PreBallet I

Mondays, January 7 - March 16, 2026 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) & 2/16 (Presidents' Day)
3:30-4:15 PM ----- Ages 4 - 5 ----- Tuition: $135

This is a fun and creative introduction to basic ballet movement. Emphasis is on coordination, rhythm, music, and mime using props, rhymes, stories and imagination. Your child will be galloping on a pony, leaping over puddles, and learning movements to accompany their favorite preschool songs! Students will learn basic ballet skills and terminology in a supportive and encouraging environment.

No experience necessary

PreBallet II

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 18, 2026 (11 weeks)
3:30 - 4:15 PM ----- Ages 5 - 7 ----- Tuition: $150

This class transitions from the creative movement aspect of PreBallet l to an emphasis on the fundamentals of ballet. Basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination are taught, practiced, and developed through music and use of props in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Prerequisite Skills: PreBallet II students must have taken one year of PreBallet I or get instructor approval.

BEGINNER BALLET CLASSES

Level I (Prerequisite: PreBallet II)

Mondays, January 7 - March 16, 2026 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) & 2/16 (Presidents' Day)
4:30-5:30 PM ---- Ages 6 + ---- Tuition: $160

This class is for the novice as well as a transition from PreBallet to a more formal ballet class. The fundamentals of ballet and barre work are introduced as well as an emphasis on ballet class etiquette. Focus is on posture, stretching for flexibility, muscle strength, technique and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment.

Prerequisite Skills: One year of Pre-Ballet or formal ballet experience required

Level II (Prerequisite: Level I)

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 18, 2026 (11 weeks)
4:30-5:30 PM ---- Ages 7 + --- Tuition: $175

This class is a continuation of the beginner level. Students will continue to build upon the knowledge and skills they developed in level l. Focus will continue on posture, stretching and flexibility, technique, and musicality. To enroll in this level, students must have completed one full year of Level l or be given permission from instructor after attending a placement class.
Prerequisite skill: stand and work comfortably from fifth position feet and have completed 1 full year of Level l or the equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.

Level III (Prerequisite: Level II)

Tuesdays, January 6 - March 17, 2026 (11 weeks)
4:30-5:30 PM ---- Ages 8 + --- Tuition: $175

This is a formal ballet class for young students with ballet experience. Students participate in stretching, barre work and center floor work. They will further develop posture, muscle strength, flexibility, technique, and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment. Dress code is required and hair should be secured back in a bun for class. No jewelry with the exception of stud earrings. Prerequisite Skills: Ballet experience required. Students must have completed levels l and ll or have equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.

Beginning Tap

Tuesdays, January 6 - March 17, 2026 (11 weeks)
3:30 - 4:15 PM ----- Ages 6 - 7 ----- Tuition: $150

Tap I is a beginner level tap class focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Students will be introduced to tap technique and vocabulary through warmups, center exercises, across the floor and choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Tap shoes required.

Tap I & II

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 18, 2026 (11 weeks)
5:30 - 6:30 PM ----- Ages 8-10 ----- Tuition: $175

Tap I & II is a continuation of beginning tap focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Students will continue building their tap technique and vocabulary through warmups, center exercises, across the floor and choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Tap shoes required.

Jazz I & II

Mondays, January 7 - March 16, 2026 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) & 2/16 (Presidents' Day)
5:30-6:30 PM ----- Ages 8-12 ----- Tuition: $160

Jazz I & II is a beginner level jazz class that introduces and builds upon the basics of jazz dance technique and vocabulary. Students will focus on stretching and conditioning, across the floor progressions with leaps and turns and jazz choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Jazz shoes required.

Musical Theatre Dance

Mondays, January 7 - March 16, 2026 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) & 2/16 (Presidents' Day)
6:30 - 7:30 PM ----- Ages 11+ ----- Tuition: $160

This class is for students seeking basic technique outside of their regular musical theater rehearsals. Students will focus on the fundamentals of basic jazz technique while building their musicality, story-telling and stage presence. This is a choreography-based curriculum using classic and contemporary music from Broadway musicals. This class is designed to take repetitively as no choreography is repeated. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Jazz shoes required.

Beginning Lyrical NEW

Tuesdays, January 6 - March 17, 2026 (11 weeks)
5:30 - 6:30 PM ----- Ages 8+ ----- Tuition: $175

This introductory lyrical class builds on a combination of ballet and jazz dance techniques. Dancers will explore emotional storytelling through movement by focusing on fluidity, musicality, and technique. This class will build strength, flexibility and confidence in a creative environment. Enrolling in ballet class while taking lyrical is encouraged, but not required. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Shoes: Half soles, pirouettes, dance paws or bare feet.

All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.

Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.

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