Welcome to Weehawken Dance Summer Program 2023!

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(Will be at studio first day of class)

Summer Dance 2023 will run in 2- 4 week sessions
Session 1: 6/12-7/14 with no dance classes the week of the 4th of July (7/3-7/7)
Session 2: 7/17-8/11

Dance Information

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Mondays

Ridgway Old School House

2:45-3:30pm PRIMARY BALLET & JAZZ with Miss Natasha (ages 4.5-8)

3:30-4:15pm LEVEL 1/2 BALLET & JAZZ with Miss Natasha (ages 8-10.5)

4:15-5:15pm BALLET & JAZZ 2/3 with Miss Natasha

5:15-5:45pm POINTE/PRE-POINTE with Miss Natasha

5:45-6:45 Level 3/4 technique class, Jazz & Ballet with Miss Natasha (ages 10 and up with prior dance experience, or with instructor approval)

6:45-8:00 Level 5/6 technique class, Jazz & Ballet with Miss Natasha (ages 15 and up, or with instructor approval)

8:00-8:30 POINTE for Ballet 5/6 with Miss Natasha (ages 15 and up, students are on pointe they are required to take 2 ballet classes in the fall, 1 class a week in the summer, completing 6 classes through the summer.)

Ridgway Cora Street Annex

4:00-4:45pm PRE-BALLET/JAZZ with Miss Eleni and Miss Thea (ages 2.5-5)

Hypoxia Crossfit Gym- Ouray

5:00-6:00 Silks Level 1- Teen and Adult ages 14+

6:00-7:30 Silks Level 2/3-Teen and Adult ages 14+

Montrose Field House Apex Room

5:30-6:30 Class Assisting /Student Teaching in Dance (all-styles) (session 1 only)

5:30-6:30 Hip Hop Stunts & Tricks (previous hip hop experience required) (session 2 only)

Tuesdays

Montrose Field House OMNI Room

3:15-4:15pm BALLET 1/2 with Miss Natasha  (ages 8-10.5)

4:15-5:15pm BALLET 2/3 with Miss Natasha (ages 9 and up, for dancers who have already taken ballet 2 with Miss Pang or Miss Natasha, or with instructor approval.)

5:15-5:45 POINTE/PRE-POINTE with Miss Natasha (ages 10 may begin pre-pointe work, 11 and up with instructor approval for pointe. Students must take 1 semester of pre-pointe before being approved to purchase pointe shoes. Once students are on pointe they are required to take 2 ballet classes in the fall, 1 class a week in the summer, completing 6 classes through the summer.)

5:45-6:45 BALLET 3/4 with Miss Natasha (ages 10 and up with prior dance experience, or with instructor approval)

6:45-8:00 BALLET 5/6 with Miss Natasha (ages 15 and up, or with instructor approval)

8:00-8:30 POINTE for Ballet 5/6 with Miss Natasha (ages 15 and up, students on pointe they are required to take 2 ballet classes in the fall, 1 class a week in the summer, completing 6 classes through the summer.)

Montrose Field House APEX Room

4:00-4:45 PRE-BALLET with Miss Leeann (ages 2.5-4)

4:45-5:30 PRE-HIP HOP with Miss Leeann (ages 4.5-8)

5:30-6:15 PRIMARY BALLET with Miss Leeann (ages 4.5-8)

6:15-7:00 PRIMARY HIP HOP with Miss Leeann (ages 4.5-8)

Montrose Flex Rec

3:45-4:30 Intro to Circus with Marisa ages 8+

4:45-5:45pm Aerial Silks I for ages 10+

5:45-6:45pm TEEN AERIAL SILKS Level 2/3 with Miss Marisa (ages 14+)

6:45-7:45 Adult Aerial Silks 2

Wednesdays

Montrose Field House OMNI Room

3:30-4:30 JAZZ 1/2 with Miss Natasha (ages 8-10.5)

4:30-5:00 TAP with Miss Natasha (ages 8+)

5:00-6:00 JAZZ 3/4 with Miss Natasha (ages 10 and up with prior dance experience, or with instructor approval) 

6:00-7:00 TEEN JAZZ  5+ with Miss Natasha (ages 13 and up with prior dance experience, or with instructor approval)

Montrose Field House APEX Room

4:00-5:00 HIP HOP 1 (ages 8-9.5) with Miss Delana

5:00-6:00 HIP HOP 2/3 (ages 9 and up) with Miss Delana

Montrose Flex Rec

12:30-1:30 Level 1 Silks for adults with Miss Natasha

Weehawken Ridgway

3:15-4:00 Intro to Circus for ages 6-8

4:00-4:45 Intro to Circus for ages 8-10

4:45-5:45 Intro to Silks ages 10+

5:45-6:45 Level 1/2 Silks for adults

7:00-8:00 Lyra 1/2

Thursdays

Montrose Field House APEX Room

4:30-5:30pm Hip hop 3/4 with Miss Val (ages 10-14 - combined HH3 & HH4 students)

5:30-6:30pm Hip hop 5/6 with Miss Val (ages 14-18) (combined HH5 & HH6 students)

Montrose Flex Rec Center

3:45-4:45 Aerial Lyra I for ages 12+ with Miss Marisa

5:00-6:00 Aerial Yoga

6:15-7:15 Adult Intro to Aerial Apparatus with Marisa

7:15-8:15 Active Flexibility and Aerial Conditioning with Marisa

Dance Registrations Fees for 4 Week Session (does not include Aerial Silks):

30 minutes: $40

45 minutes: $60

60 minutes: $75

75 minutes: $95
Annual Registration: $25

All students must enroll either prior to the program beginning. We will not take any on-site enrollments. Online enrollments are not accepted after the first week (June 12-16 for session 1, July 17-21  for session 2) of the session unless special approval is granted by the Artistic Director. The schedule offers a wide variety of styles, ages, and locations. Please review the schedule for specifics.

For more information on Weehawken Dance policies, Ballet Uniform Information, Studio Etiquette, Semester Dates to Remember, Company Dance Info, etc, click HERE.

Registration opens on April 18, 2023.

Before registering, please read our Guide To Classes By Age Range
*Please note, age rage for classes are just a starting point to determining the right class for your dancer. Our teachers make class placement decisions freely and often move students based on their skill and maturity level. The age guidelines we use are based on the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum age and level guidelines. We use these same age guidelines for all of our classes to streamline class titles and make it easy to determine which classes may fit your child the best. Please notice some classes may have prerequisites.

*Classes listed A are the more beginning portion of a class level. B is the more advanced portion of a class level. Example: Primary A and Primary B

*Some classes may be a mixed level. For example 1/2 would mean that the class is a mixed level class, students may be either level 1 or level 2.

PRE ages 2.5-5 (preschool aged children)
*Dancers in this level will work on movement fundamentals as well as how to follow directions, work within a group, and be a part of a class. Pre dancers will only perform in our show 1 time, in a way that is fun, exciting, safe and appropriate for their skill and attention span.

PRIMARY ages 4.5-8 (kindergarten-2nd grade)
*Dancers in this level will work on movement fundamentals as well as how to follow directions, work within a group, and be a part of a class. This semester Primary dancers will only perform in our show 1 time, in a way that is fun, exciting, safe and appropriate for their skill and attention span.

LEVEL 1 ages 8-9.5 (2nd grade-4th grade)
*Dancers in this level will work on focus, technique, and dance vocabulary. At this level dancers will begin to understand skill and discipline. Level 1 will have the opportunity to perform their class routine in our weekend performance twice.

LEVEL 2 ages 9-10.5 (4th grade - 5th grade)
*Dancers in this level will work on focus, technique, dance vocabulary, and develop skill and discipline. Level 2 will have the opportunity to perform their class routine in our weekend performance twice. For some shows (depending on the semester and chosen show) dancers will have the opportunity to audition for lead roles.

LEVEL 3 ages 10+ (5th grade and up)
*This is not a level for a brand new dancer. Level 3 dancers should be continuing dancers. Dancers in this level will work on focus, technique, dance vocabulary, and continue develop skill and discipline. Level 3 will have the opportunity to perform their class routine in our weekend performance twice. For some shows (depending on the semester and chosen show) dancers will have the opportunity to audition for lead roles.

Level 4 13+ (7th/8th grade)
Level 5 14+ (high school)
Level 6 15+ (high school)
*Dancers in this level should have already been dancing for years. This is not a level for a brand new dancer. Dancers in this level will work on focus, technique, artistry, dance vocabulary, and continue to develop new skills. Level 4 and up may be eligible to audition for lead roles in our winter and spring productions. Amount of performance time may vary from show to show.

POINTE/PRE/POINTE
These classes are add on classes to ballet level 2/3 and up.
NO students may be considered to dance on pointe before age 11, regardless of skill level.

Aerial Dance

Learn to climb, hip-key, foot lock, and perform fun aerial tricks! Plan to stretch, strengthen, and have a great work-out! Appropriate for students new or experienced in Aerial. Please note, Aerial Silks enrollment comes with a NO REFUND and NO MAKE UP class requirement due to the equipment required. Once a student is enrolled they are responsible for the full tuition for that session, regardless of any other circumstances. Aerial and Circus Dance (silks, Lyra, Trapeze, etc.) All Dancers in aerial must comply with the dress code. This is to prevent injury such a burns, to keep dancers safe and secure, and to protect the equpiment. Dancers will often be upside down, and must dress accordingly. Ladies must wear a sports bra or leotard with a secure shelf bra. Leggings or tight fitting pants or tights that cover the back of the knee. Absolutely no zippers or jewelry, they can catch on the fabric and damage the equipment. No bare legs or stomachs. Dance tights with shorts is acceptable. Tops that cover the armpits are preferred. Shirts must be long enough to be tucked in securely. Keep a long sleeve shirt in your bag to wear for ticks that involve the silk being wrapped over arms. Hair must be pulled up and out of the face. Bring an extra hair tie to pull hair into a bun as needed. Pack a Water bottle!

Dance Uniforms

Uniforms are required for ballet levels Primary and up.

Primary and Level 1-3 must be purchased through Weehawken. Uniforms are available online HERE, and will be delivered to class.

You can also purchase dancewear in person at 610 Arts Collective in Ridgway, Monday-Friday 10am-5pm

If you need assistance with dancewear, email Miss Natasha to set up a time to meet. Email: natashajeanne@weehawkenarts.org

Weehawken Dance Calendars

Who is required to take summer dance classes?


Pointe students are required to participate in summer dance classes. Students starting Pointe classes in the 2022/2023 calendar year are required to participate in summer dance classes. We require a minimum of 4 days, at least one hour per day, of ballet for any dancers on pointe or going on pointe.

Upper Level Hip Hop (Level 5 and 6) must attend 4 classes during the summer months in order to  keep level placement

PLEASE NOTE- We do not allow drop-ins for classes, students must register for the full 4 week session. Make-up classes will be allowed. It is dancer's responsibility to make sure they have scheduled enough dance classes/hours to continue on pointe. All Dance Intensives meet the necessary pre-requisite for summer dance.

Contact: Please contact Natasha if you have any questions about placement, levels, schedule, etc. Some classes may be split or combined as the teacher deems appropriate. Classes also may be cancelled if they do not meet the minimum enrollments.

  • Students who dance in the summer audition better and dance better in the fall dance semester. If you're really hoping for lead roles, year round participation is very important for your growth as a dancer.
  • ALL Dance Students are encouraged to participate in summer dance classes.
  • Our summer schedule is simple, Mon-Thurs., as it still allows everyone plenty of family time and is very affordable.
  • Dress Code: Uniforms are NOT required in the summer session, but dance clothes are. Please follow our dress code guidelines at it applies to classes you plan to attend.