2019-20 School Year Classes
If your child is unable to attend their scheduled classes in a given month you are welcome to attend a different class as a make up provided the student is paid for the month in which the make up class occurs. You may not make up a class in a month that you are not currently paid. In months when our closed dates result in less than four classes for a particular class the fee will be prorated to reflect the fewer classes that month. Fees are not prorated for personal absences of scheduled classes.
Please note that the City of Smyrna charges a $10 late fee
if Class Fees for the month are not paid by the 10th.
Fall semester closed dates:
Closed Sat. Aug. 3--City Birthday Party
Closed Sat. Aug. 31--Labor Day weekend
Closed Sat. Sept. 14--Taste of Smyrna
Closed Sat. Sept. 28--Woofstock
Closed Sat. Oct. 26--Jonquil Festival
Closed Wed/Thur Oct 30/31 - Halloween
Closed Tues. Nov. 5 Election Day
Closed Tues. Nov. 26-Sat. Nov. 30 Thanksgiving week
Recitals - Click Here for information
Community Center Class Schedule
The full schedule is available Aug-May
Register at Smyrna City website or at front desk prior to first class.
Please take note of the class name below. It should be entered in the search feature of the Smyrna City site to find the exact class for registration.
Please note that City of Smyrna charges a $10 late fee if Class Fees for the month are not paid by the 10th.
Link to Smyrna City Registration site
Classes held in Smyrna Community Center
200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna GA 30080
Upstairs, fourth and fifth doors on right
Please note the ages shown are suggested ages for each class we do, however, offer some flexibility. If you have a question regarding the appropriate class please give us a call 404-695-7563
We will also allow dancers to change classes without penalty.
Twinkle Toes Ballet---- Age 2 1/2 - 4 |
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Wednesdays 4:30, Thursdays 4:30, Saturdays 10:30 (45 minutes)
Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month
Sing, Dance and Create! Follow popular children's movies as your learn the basics of Ballet and Tap. Dancers will grow in poise, grace, coordination and teamwork creating a special recital performance show. This class includes Tap and Ballet.
Students are eligible to participate in our Dec 7th, Winter Concert: "Scenes from The Nutcracker" and also perform on stage in the Spring Showcase May 2020 Recital.
This is a class for students who can participate without a parent in the studio, however, parents should remain outside the classroom during the class as their children often need assistance with bathroom breaks.
Intro to Ballet/Tap--Ages 3 /12 - 5
Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:15, Thursdays 4:30 - 5:15, Saturdays 10:30-11:15 (45 minutes)
Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month
Students have fun as they grow in mental and physical development while exploring creative ways to use movement. Dancers will learn to combine choreography in both Ballet and Tap for recital performances.
Students are eligible to participate in our Dec 7th, Winter Concert: "Scenes from The Nutcracker", our Talent Show and also perform on stage in the Spring Showcase May 2020 Recital.
Some 5 year olds will be eligible for Platinum Dance Team.
This is a class for students who can participate without a parent in the studio, however, parents of the younger children should remain outside the classroom during the class as their children often need assistance with bathroom breaks.
Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month
Students have fun as they grow in mental and physical development while exploring creative ways to use movement. Dancers will learn to combine choreography in both Ballet and Tap for recital performances.
Students are eligible to participate in our Dec 7th, Winter Concert: "Scenes from The Nutcracker", our Talent Show and also perform on stage in the Spring Showcase May 2020 Recital.
Some 5 year olds will be eligible for Platinum Dance Team.
This is a class for students who can participate without a parent in the studio, however, parents of the younger children should remain outside the classroom during the class as their children often need assistance with bathroom breaks.
Beginning Ballet/Tap--Ages 5 to 7.
Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:00, Saturdays 11:15 - 12:15
Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month
This class leads the dancers to a structured understanding of Ballet and Tap technique. Students focus on body alignment and classical use of arms, hands and feet.
Beginning Barre and centre work prepares participants for our December 7th Winter Concert" Scenes from The Nutcracker, our Talent Show and the Spring Showcase May 2020 Recital.
Some dancers will also qualify for Team membership.
Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month
This class leads the dancers to a structured understanding of Ballet and Tap technique. Students focus on body alignment and classical use of arms, hands and feet.
Beginning Barre and centre work prepares participants for our December 7th Winter Concert" Scenes from The Nutcracker, our Talent Show and the Spring Showcase May 2020 Recital.
Some dancers will also qualify for Team membership.
Intermediate Ballet/Tap --Ages 8 and older
Saturdays 11:15-12:45 (90 minutes)
Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month
This class is for students who have had at least one year of Ballet and Tap, and will give dancers a solid technical background for advanced dance study. Both barre and center work will impart confidence in complex movements and presentation skills in both ballet and tap.
Dancers will qualify for team membership and will prepare for a role in our Winter Concert presentation of "Scenes from The Nutcracker", our Talent Show and also for a performance in the Spring Showcase May 2020 Recital.
Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month
This class is for students who have had at least one year of Ballet and Tap, and will give dancers a solid technical background for advanced dance study. Both barre and center work will impart confidence in complex movements and presentation skills in both ballet and tap.
Dancers will qualify for team membership and will prepare for a role in our Winter Concert presentation of "Scenes from The Nutcracker", our Talent Show and also for a performance in the Spring Showcase May 2020 Recital.
Advanced Ballet Technique - -- Ages 8 and older
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Thursdays 6:15 - 7:45 Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month This class is for students who have had previous Ballet training and will focus on technique and preparation for dance en pointe. This class is an excellent way to strengthen and increase the flexibility of the foot and gain a thorough knowledge of Classical Ballet. Dancers will qualify for team membership and will prepare for a role in our Winter Concert presentation of "Scenes from The Nutcracker" , our Talent Show and a performance in the Spring Showcase May 2020 Recital. |
Hip Hop -- Ages 6 and older
Wednesdays 6:45 - 7:30
Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month
Put on your tennis shoes and dance away the blues. Have a blast, express yourself and stay fit while moving to age appropriate popular music. Warm up with high action exercises and learn the basics of Hip Hop and Jazz dance.
Students are eligible to participate in our Dec 7th, Winter Concert: "Scenes from The Nutcracker", our Talent Show and also perform on stage the Spring Showcase May 2020 Recital.
Adult Tap -- All Adult Ages
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00
Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month
Did you take tap classes as a child and miss it? Join us to tap the night away. No experiences in tap but would love to try it? Join us as well. Classes are tailored to beginners and intermediates at the same time. You will learn basic tap steps and put them together in dances. Holiday and Spring recitals are available but not required.
Adult Ballet/Body Sculpting/Yoga Ages 16+
Thursdays 6:45 - 7:45
Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month
Raise the barre on your workout by adding yoga and body sculpting exercises of ballet. Each class will strengthen and lengthen your muscles as you contract and stretch. Your heart rate will increase so that you will burn calories as you begin to create a dance at the end of each class. Enjoy beautiful music as you sweat, leap and turn while learning basic ballet technique.
Competition Teams - Judged performances in local/regional/national shows.
Fee: Smyrna Residents $50/month, nonresidents $60/month per team class
Platinum Dance Team: Ages 5 - 6
Saturdays 9:30 - 10:15
Our youngest competitive team will travel to one or two competitions when we have a dance completed as their progression permits.The fall semester will be spent practicing Ballet, Jazz and Modern Dance and learning to put these skills into an age appropriate piece of choreography. During the course of the year they will also receive "stage" experience as participants in our Talent Show and the Spring Showcase May 2020 Recital.
Varsity Jazz Dance Team II: Ages 6 and older
Wednesdays 6:00 - 6:45
Any student who takes a technique class can join this high energy group. Great for learning teamwork skills. Your dancer will grow in discipline and develop a passion for dance. The team will compete in multiple competitions throughout the metro area during the spring of 2020 and also perform in a special winter talent show as well as in our company recitals.
Varsity Jazz Dance Team 1 Ages 8 and older
Wednesdays 6:00 - 6:45
Learn to dance your way to Broadway auditions in this class that combines the energy of Jazz and Modern Dance with the discipline of Ballet. Team members must also take a technique class or a Ballet class to round out their performance skills and will become over the course of the year experienced performers. The team will compete in multiple competitions throughout the metro area during the spring of 2020 and also perform in a special winter talent show as well as in our company recitals.
Varsity Contemporary Dance Team 1 – Ages 8 and older
Wednesdays 6:45 – 7:30
This class builds on technique from your required Ballet Class and provides additional skills necessary for the overall Varsity 1 team and solo contemporary performances. The team will compete in multiple competitions throughout the metro area during the spring of 2020 and also perform in a special winter talent show as well as in our company recitals.
**Private and Duet Coaching By Request**
Including non-registered students and adults.
Special private adult ballet instruction available upon request.
Flexible times available, please call for details.