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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Classes begin Monday, January 16 and end Friday, May 12.
The end of the year performance is be May 19-20. 


Weekly classes  are available for ages 3+ in Creative Movement, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre.
 Please be sure to review our DRESS CODE.

SPECIAL NOTE: WE HAVE A TUITION MAX OF $240/MONTH.


Review class descriptions, scheduling info, and tuition below:

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CREATIVE MOVEMENT

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (Ages 3-5) 
Thursdays 4:15-5:00pm
​$40/month

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​Younger students are introduced to the basics of dance in a fun, creative way focusing on the joy of dance through imaginative stories, music and games, while also providing developmentally focused movement experiences that will be used later in formal ballet classes. Classes are narrative in nature as students are led through a series of movement stories and ballet/tap based activities that appeal to both girls and boys. (Instructor: Amber Welch)

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INTRO TO BALLET & TAP 

INTRO TO BALLET (Ages 5+, must have started Kindergarten)
Thursdays 5:00-5:30pm
$30/month


INTRO TO TAP (Ages 5+, must have started Kindergarten)
Thursdays 5:30-6:00pm
$30/month

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​Younger students are introduced to the basics of dance in a fun, creative way focusing on the joy of dance through imaginative stories, music and games, while also providing developmentally focused movement experiences that will be used later in formal ballet classes. Classes are narrative in nature as students are led through a series of movement stories and ballet/tap based activities that appeal to both girls and boys. 

The goal of the ballet class is to impart the fundamentals of classical ballet and is a prelude to formal ballet instruction. Classes will introduce children to music and movement through a structured classroom that emphasizes creativity and group interactions. Students will understand turn-out, coordination, proper body alignment, French terminology, and musicality. Students will also be presented to elementary barre and center work. ​

Tap class is often characterized by rhythm, dynamics, and varying sounds created by the dancer. The class emphasizes proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. Exercises in this class will focus on building flexibility of the knees and ankles, coordination, and speed appropriate movement. (Instructor: Amber Welch)

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BALLET 

BALLET I (By Placement)
Mondays 4:15-5:00pm
$40/month


Dancers will couple learning proper terminology and reasoning for ballet exercises and positions, with the fun of dancing combinations. New vocabulary continues to be introduced and more challenging exercises are developed. Each exercise is designed to strengthen a specific area of the body and create musculature necessary for the demands of classical ballet. Correct turnout and posture are expected from students in this level. (Instructor: Ansley Sherman)

BALLET II (By placement)
Mondays 4:15-5:15pm
$50/month


As with each level, students are invited to this class after they have demonstrated a full understanding of the previous level. Body alignment and muscle awareness will determine progress. This class will focus on positions of the arms, direction of the body, increased movement vocabulary, and repetition and retention. Special attention is paid to the proper extension of the legs and shape of the feet and developing movement sequences. Students will see an increase in difficulty in barre and center work. (Instructor: Christina Muñoz Madsen)

BALLET III (By placement)
Mondays 5:45-6:45pm
$50/month


Training at this level will become more serious and students are invited to this class once they have demonstrated full understanding of the previous level. This class will pay attention to fine details, use of the upper body, breath of movement and expression, as well as an increasingly advanced repertory of steps. Students will increase their skills in flexibility, strength, and rounding out their ballet vocabulary. Repetition and slow careful work is emphasized, with the students learning discipline and control of their bodies. (Instructor: Rebecca Dillon)

PRE-POINTE (By placement)
Tuesdays 4:15-4:45pm
$30/month


Pointe shoes require incredible strength in both the ankles and feet. Special exercises will be used to pinpoint the appropriate muscles so that dancers can ascend onto their toes safely and descend with control. The majority of the time spent in this class is at the barre. The curriculum allows ample time to help students build the strength and alignment necessary for pointe work. It also helps instructors assess readiness, which lessens the risk of injury once students are in their shoes. (Instructor: Rebecca Dillon)

BEGINNING POINTE (By placement)
Mondays 5:15-5:45pm
$30/month


Your instructor has given you the green light to buy pointe shoes, now what? This class will take the student through all the basics of learning how to dance en pointe. Included in this class are lessons on how to sew on elastics and ribbons and how to properly break in pointe shoes. Once those goals are achieved, students will slowly learn how to rise up while wearing pointe shoes and how to maneuver basic ballet steps while wearing pointe shoes. (Instructor: Rebecca Dillon)


INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED POINTE (By placement)
Mondays 6:45-7:15pm
$30/month


Dancing en pointe is a major goal in a dancer's journey and requires a  tremendous amount of strength. Readiness for pointe work is determined by each student's personal strength and physical development.  Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes and will build control through the feet as well as proper shape and dexterity. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across the floor combinations. (Instructor: Rebecca Dillon)

​ADULT BALLET (Ages 18+)
Thursdays 7:30-8:15pm
​$40/month


Ballet has a great number of physical, mental, and social benefits for students. Along with its many health advantages, ballet improves energy, cognitive development, posture, and even a student's artistic development. This class introduces the fundamentals of classical ballet through barre work, center combinations, and across the floor sequences. Classes are slow and thorough to ensure proper alignment and understanding. Maybe you took dance classes when you were young, maybe you never have and are thinking about starting as a beginner. No matter who you are, you don't have to be a professional ballerina to reap the benefits of this class. (Instructor: Rebecca Dillon)

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TAP

TAP I, TAP II, TAP III (By placement)
Tap I - Tuesdays 4:15-4:45pm, $30/month
Tap II / III - Tuesdays 5:15-6:00pm, $40/month


Tap class is often characterized by rhythm, dynamics, and varying sounds created by the dancer. Students will continue to develop tap technique and terminology and will further develop skills including musicality and sound clarity with an added focus on increasing speed and developing style. (Instructors: Ansley Sherman (Tap), Christina Muñoz Madsen (Tap II / III)

​ADULT TAP I (Ages 18+)
Tuesdays 11:30am-12:15pm or Thursdays 6:45-7:30pm
$40/month


Get on your feet and make some noise! This beginner level class will focus on proper instruction of how to articulate your feet and ankles as well as explore musicality, rhythm, and syncopation. Students will work toward establishing fundamental tap movements, vocabulary, and will work on basic steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. (Instructor: Josie Dickerson)

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JAZZ – must be enrolled in a ballet class to take these classes

JAZZ I, JAZZ II, JAZZ III (By placement)
Jazz I - Mondays 5:00-5:30pm, $30/month
*Jazz II / III - Thursdays 4:30-5:45pm, $45/month

Jazz dance is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. These classes will give students an opportunity to push themselves technically while further developing their performative range and individual artistic voice. The warm-up, progressions, and combinations will use classic jazz techniques to develop students’ musicality, athleticism, alignment, and performance. Jazz styles include classical, jazz funk, street, and lyrical/contemporary. (Instructors: Ansley Sherman (Jazz I), Todd Belin (Jazz II / III)

*Jazz II / III will meet three Thursdays per month. One Thursday per month there will be a technique class offered. This class is highly recommended for all level II, III, IV dancers.

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HIP HOP

HIP HOP I, HIP HOP II, HIP HOP III (By placement)
Hip Hop I - Fridays 4:45-5:15pm, $30/month
*Hip Hop II / III - Thursdays 5:45-7:00pm, $45/month


Hip hop is an upbeat urban style of dance that is forever evolving.  This will be a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements. (Instructors: Ansley Sherman (Hip Hop I), Todd Belin (Hip Hop II, III)

*Hip Hop II / III will meet three Thursdays per month. One Thursday per month there will be a technique class offered. This class is highly recommended for all level II, III, IV dancers.

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CONTEMPORARY – must be enrolled in a ballet class to take these classes

CONTEMPORARY (Ages 10+ or placement)
Thursday 7:00-8:15pm
​$45/month

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Contemporary dance focuses on movement as a physical expression of emotion. These classes will incorporate an eclectic blend of post-modern movements including suspension and release, fall and recovery, and the use of momentum and movement. Contemporary dance allows students to explore the combined aspects of modern and ballet as one art form. (Instructor: Todd Belin)

*Contemporary will meet three Thursdays per month. One Thursday per month there will be a technique class offered. This class is highly recommended for all level II, III, IV dancers.

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MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE
MTD I (Ages 7-9*) - Wednesdays 4:15-4:45pm, $30/month
MTD II (Ages 10-13) - Tuesdays 4:45-5:15pm, $30/month
MTD III (Ages 13+) - Wednesdays 4:15-5:00pm, $40/month

MTD IV (By placement) - Wednesdays 5:00-5:45pm, $40/month
Adult MTD - Thursdays 6:00-6:45pm, $40/month

Musical Theater Dance is the study of Broadway dance and dance styles. Emphasis will be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance by learning choreography from selected musicals. Jazz technique, stylization, and conditioning are also taught and will enhance students' dance education and future performing opportunities. (Instructors: Ansley Sherman (MTD I, II), Christina Muñoz Madsen (MTD III, IV), Antonio Horne (Adult MTD)

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DANCE TECHNIQUE

Dance Technique (Highly recommended for dancers in Level II, III, IV classes)
Thursday 4:30-5:30pm (one Thursday per month)
​$15/month


Our Technique class allows the dancer to focus on technical development outside of their weekly Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, or Musical Theatre classes. This class will focus on the proper technique and execution for a variety of turns, leaps, jumps, and technical skills often utilized in jazz and contemporary styles. Part of the class will be spent with warm-up exercises designed to increase your muscle memory and understanding of how to approach the technical elements, while part of the class will combine various elements in across-the-floor combinations. (Instructor: Christina Muñoz Madsen)

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SPRING TECHNIQUE CLASS DATES:
February 9
March 9
April 6
May 4

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ADULT DANCE CLASSES (18+)

ADULT BALLET
Thursdays 7:30-8:15pm
​$40/month


Ballet has a great number of physical, mental, and social benefits for students. Along with its many health advantages, ballet improves energy, cognitive development, posture, and even a student's artisitic development. This class introduces the fundamentals of classical ballet through barre work, center combinations, and across the floor sequences. Classes are slow and thorough to ensure proper alignment and understanding. Maybe you took dance classes when you were young, maybe you never have and are thinking about starting as a beginner. No matter who you are, you don't have to be a professional ballerina to reap the benefits of this class. (Instructor: Rebecca Dillon)

​ADULT TAP I (Ages 18+)
Tuesdays 11:30am-12:15pm or Thursdays 6:45-7:30pm
$40/month


Get on your feet and make some noise! This beginner level class will focus on proper instruction of how to articulate your feet and ankles as well as explore musicality, rhythm, and syncopation. Students will work toward establishing fundamental tap movements, vocabulary, and will work on basic steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. (Instructor: Josie Dickerson)
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ADULT MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE
Thursdays 6;00-6:45pm
​$40/month


Musical Theater Dance is the study of Broadway dance and dance styles. Emphasis will be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance by learning choreography from selected musicals. Jazz technique, stylization, and conditioning are also taught and will enhance students' dance education and future performing opportunities. (Instructor: Antonio Horne

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PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Dates and times based on Instructor availability
$30 / 30 minute lessons
$42 / 45 minute lessons
​$55 / 60 minute lessons


If you are looking for in-depth instruction and customized training, private dance lessons are a great option! Whether you are a beginner who is not quite ready to dance in a class setting or you are an advanced dancer seeking to improve your artistry, private instruction offers undivided attention and an accelerated rate of learning techniques. Private instruction is available in all genres of dance offered at Red Curtain.


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Red Curtain        913 W Oak Street        Conway, AR 72032        501-499-9776        info@redcurtaintheatre.com
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