Level 1/2 & 2/3 Dance
LEVEL 1/2 & 2/3 Dance Classes
AGES 8-11
The Weehawken Dance program runs year-round (28 weeks total of class) split between two semesters that end in performances at the Montrose Pavilion. Sign up for classes run by the semester for Level 1/2 and Level 2/3 classes.
Winter/Spring semester classes run January 8- May 6, 2024. The semester will culminate in performances of “Alice in Wonderland” at the Montrose Pavilion, May of 2024.
Registration opens November 13.
The deadline for all classes is January 26 (if space is available).
*Please check the dance resources tab for additional information including dates to remember, uniform, policies, performance & audition information for lead roles.
Age Guide for classes:
LEVEL 1 ages 8-9.5 (2nd grade-4th grade)
LEVEL 2 ages 9-10.5 (4th grade - 5th grade)
LEVEL 3 ages 10+ (5th grade and up)
*Dancers in this level will work on focus, technique and dance vocabulary, facilitating skill and discipline.
*Classes labeled LEVEL 1 & 2 will perform their class routine in the performance 1 time.
*Classes labeled LEVEL 2/3 will perform their class routine in the performance twice.
Levels 1/2, 2/3 & 3 Class Schedule
Mondays in Ridgway
@ Weehawken Dance Studio
3:15-4:15 BALLET 3 with Miss Natasha (Cast C both shows 3 & 4, ages 9 and up, for dancers who have already taken ballet 1/2 with Miss Pang or Miss Natasha, or with instructor approval.)
4:15-5:15 BALLET, Jazz & Poms 1/2 with Miss Natasha (Cast C, Show 4 only, ages 8-10.5)
5:15-5:45 POINTE/PRE-POINTE with Miss Natasha (non-performing class, technique only, 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 per week
Mondays in Montrose
@ Field House Omni room
3:45-4:45 HIP HOP 1 (ages 8-9.5, Cast C, Show 3 only) with Miss Delana
4:45-5:45 HIP HOP 2 (ages 9 and up, Cast C, both Shows 3 & 4) with Miss Delana
5:45-6:45 HIP HOP 3 with Miss Delana (ages 10+, Hip Hop experience with Miss Val recommended, Cast B shows 1 & 2)
7:45-8:15 POINTE/PRE-POINTE with Miss Pang (non-performing class, technique only, 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 per week
Tuesdays in Ridgway
@ Weehawken Dance Studio
4:15-5:15 HIP HOP 1/2 with Miss Val (ages 8-10.5, Cast C, Show 4 only)
Tuesdays in Montrose
@ Field House Omni room
5:45-6:45 BALLET 2/3 with Miss Pang (Cast C both shows 3 & 4, ages 9 and up, for dancers who have already taken ballet 2 with Miss Pang or Miss Natasha, or with instructor approval)
6:45-7:15 Pointe/Pre-Pointe with Miss Pang (non-performing class, technique only, 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 per week
Wednesdays in Montrose
@ Field House Omni room
5:45-6:45 BALLET 1/2 with Miss Pang (Cast C, Show 3 only, ages 8-10.5)
Thursdays in Montrose
@ Field House Apex Room
3:45-4:45 BALLET 1/2 with Miss Rachel (ages 8-10.5, Cast C, Show 3 only)
4:45-5:30 JAZZ 1/2 with Miss Rachel (ages 8-10.5, Cast C, Show 3 only)
5:30-6:00 TAP 1/2 with Miss Rachel (ages 8-10.5, Cast C, Show 3 only)
Fridays in Montrose
@ Field House Omni room
5:30-6:15 JAZZ/POMS 1/2 with Miss Pepper (ages 8-10.5, Cast C, Show 3 only)
@ Field House Apex Room
5:00-5:45 HIP HOP JAM with Mr. Lucas (ages 9+, Hip Hop experience with Miss Val recommended, Cast TBA)
5:45-6:30 HIP HOP BOYS CREW with Mr. Lucas (ages 9+, Cast TBA)
Coming Up!
Wednesday, November 1 Tickets go on sale to dance families for the “Polar Express”
Wednesday, November 8 Tickets go on sale to the public for all Weehawken winter Dance shows including "Santa's Little Sweets", "The Polar Express" & The Winter Circus Showcase.
Monday, November 13 Registration Opens for Winter/Spring Semester
November 13-17 Parent’s visitation week for Pre through Level 2 DANCE Classes, and any NEW to Weehawken Dance families (to collect costumes, ask questions about the show, video dances, last 20 minutes of each class)
November 20-24 THANKSGIVING BREAK, NO CLASSES
Monday, December 4 Regular Class Schedule. Last Day of regular DANCE classes
December 5-10 “Polar Express” Show Week
DANCE PRICING for the Winter/Spring 15 week session:
30 minute class: $149
45 minute class: $255
60 minute class: $295
Show Fee (1 performance): $50
All Dance Classes require an annual dance registration fee of $25. All class registrations come with the option of a monthly payment plan. There is no additional charge for payment plans. Payment plans require auto-draft on credit card and 25% at time of registration.
For New Students
New students will be placed in a class according to their age. All level placements are at the discretion of the Authorized WCA teaching staff. Any deviations from the standard placement must go through an Authorized WCA teaching staff member.
About Level Placement
Student’s placement in classes and workshops offered by WCA Dance is at the discretion of the WCA teaching staff and is subject to the approval of the Artistic Director. Any deviations from the standard placement must go through the Artistic Director. Please note that it is common for students to remain in a level for more than one year.
Note for Upper Level Ballet Students (POINTE)
Some Students may be able to begin pre-pointe and pointe work beginning in level III. Under no circumstances may students wear pointe shoes or take a WCA pointe class without first being approved by an Authorized Instructor. Pointe work can be very dangerous to students not properly prepared for pointe work.
Guide to classes by age range
*Please note, age range 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.
*Some classes may be at 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.
Meet Our Level 1-3 Teachers
