Welcome to Weehawken Dance Summer Program 2024!

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(Will be at studio first day of class)

Summer Dance 2024 will run in 2 4-week sessions
Session 1: June 3-26
Session 2: July 8-31

Dance Information

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For Hip Hop levels 3/4+ classes, please email val@weehawkenarts.org or lexi@weehawkenarts.org.

Mondays

Mondays in Ridgway

Weehawken Dance Studio

1:00-2:00 ADULT AERIAL YOGA 

3:15-4:00 INTRO TO CIRCUS (ages 6-8) 

4:00-5:00 CIRCUS 1 (ages 8-10) 

5:00-6:00 SILKS 1 (ages 10-12)

6:00-7:00 ADULT AERIAL SILKS

7:15-8:15 TEEN/ADULT LYRA (ages 13-adult)

Ridgway Cora Street Annex

2:45-3:45 BALLET/JAZZ 1/2 with Miss Natalie (ages 8-10.5)

3:45-4:30 PRE-BALLET with Miss Natalie (ages 2.5-5)

4:30-5:15 PRIMARY BALLET with Miss Natalie (ages 4.5-8)

5:15-6:00 PRIMARY JAZZ/HIP HOP with Miss Natalie (ages 4.5-8)

Mondays in Montrose

Field House - OMNI

3:45-4:45 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.)

4:45-5:15 POINTE/PRE-POINTE with Miss Natasha (ages 10+)

5:15-6:15 BALLET 3/4 with Miss Natasha (ages 10+ with prior dance experience, or with instructor approval)

6:15-7:30 BALLET/JAZZ 5/6 with Miss Natasha (ages 15+ or with instructor approval)

7:30-8:00 POINTE for Ballet 5/6 with Miss Natasha (ages 15+, students on pointe are required to take 2 ballet classes in the fall, 1 class a week in the summer, completing 6 classes through the summer.)

Tuesdays

Tuesdays in Ridgway

Weehawken Dance Studio

4:15-5:15 pm BALLET & JAZZ  2/3 with Miss Natasha (ages 9-11)

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 JAZZ/BALLET TECHNIQUE 3/4 with Miss Natasha (ages 10+)

6:45-8:00 JAZZ/BALLET TECHNIQUE 5/6 with Miss Natasha (ages 15+)

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

Tuesdays in Montrose

Field House - APEX

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

4:45-5:30 PRE/PRIMARY HIP HOP with Miss Ashley C (ages 2.5-8)

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

6:15-7:30 BALLET 5/6 with Miss Pang JULY ONLY (ages 14+)

7:30-8:00 POINTE for BALLET 5/6 with Miss Pang JULY ONLY (ages 15 and up, students on pointe are required to take 2 ballet classes in the fall, 1 class a week in the summer, completing 6 classes through the summer.)

Field House - OMNI

2:15-3:15 JAZZ 3/4 with Miss Natalie

3:15-4:15 JAZZ 1/2 with Miss Natalie (ages 8-10.5)

4:15-5:15 BALLET 1/2 with Miss Natalie (ages 10 and up with prior dance experience, or with instructor approval)

5:15-6:15 HIP HOP 1/2 with Miss Delana (ages 8-10.5)

MRD FlexRec

12:30-1:30 ADULT AERIAL YOGA

2:00-2:45 INTRO TO CIRCUS (ages 6-8) 

2:45-3:45 CIRCUS 1 (ages 8-10) 

3:45-4:45 TEEN/ADULT LYRA (ages 13-adult)

4:45-5:45 ACTIVE FLEXIBILITY (ages 10-adult)

5:45-6:45 ADULT AERIAL SILKS 

Black Canyon Gymnastics

7:15-8:15 TEEN SILKS (ages 13+)

Wednesdays

Wednesdays in Ouray

Hypoxia Crossfit Gym

4:00-5:00 SILKS 1 (ages 10-12)

5:00-6:00 TEEN SILKS (ages 13+)

6:00-7:00 ADULT AERIAL SILKS

Wednesdays in Montrose

Field House - APEX

3:15-4:00 PRE-BALLET with Miss Leeann (ages 2.5-5)

4:00-4:45 PRE/PRIMARY HIP HOP with Miss Leeann  (ages 2.5-8)

4:45-5:30 PRIMARY BALLET with Miss Leeann  (ages 4.5-8) 

5:30-6:30 BALLET 1/2 with Miss Leeann (ages 8-10.5)

Field House - OMNI

4:15-5:15  TEEN JAZZ & LYRICAL 5+ with Miss Natasha (ages 14 and up with prior dance experience, or with instructor approval) 

5:30-6:00 POINTE/PRE-POINTE with Miss Pang JULY 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 in the fall, 1 class a week in the summer, completing 6 classes through the summer.)

6:00-7:00 BALLET 3/4 with Miss Pang JULY ONLY (ages 10+ with prior dance experience, or with instructor approval)

MRD FlexRec 

5:45-6:45 SILKS 1/2 with Miss Natasha (ages 11+)

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

30 min class = $48/session

45 min class = $75/session

60 min class = $85/session

75 min class = $90/session

Annual Registration: $25

Youth Aerial/Circus Registration Fees for 4 Week Session

45 min = $85/session

60 min = $105/session

Annual Registration: $25

Adult Aerial Registration Fees for 4 Week Session

Yoga $88/session

Silks $100/session

Annual Registration: $25

Active Flexibility $76/session

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 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 22, 2024.

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.