Compass Dance Academy

Adult classes have a different rate structure compared to the technique classes, with specific pricing for 45-minute, 1-hour, and 1.5-hour sessions per month.

The tuition rates for technique classes are based on the total number of hours danced per week per family. This rate applies monthly from September through May. A one-time registration fee of $30 per family is required annually.

Similar to a pilates machine, the dance reformer will help dancers and non dancers develop certain muscles and improve coordination through a great low impact workout. Classes are taught on an individual one on one basis.

Compass offers private one on one 30 min-hour long lessons for children and adults (8 years an up). Cost varies depending on teacher and genre so those details will need to be discussed while setting an appointment. Usually its a range of $45-$60 per hour. Contact us to learn more and set up a lesson. Teacher availability is usually during the day (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.), but we can seek out other time options as well.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative program developed to help ballet students use muscle memory to understand core stability, weight placement, and alignment. PBT uses fusion and exercise balls, which are continually mobile under a student’s body, to give students a sense of posture and weight placement while feeling each correct muscle group. Dancers of all skill levels ages 8 years and up can benefit from this unique approach to ballet training.

Our adult level classes (ballet, contemporary, and tap) are considered beginner/intermediate level, with the exception of one adult intermediate/advanced ballet class offered for those with previous dance experience. Our classes seek to cultivate an encouraging and excellent environment for those who have an interest in dancing in a safe environment.

Seeks to teach the heart of a true worshipper through dance. With an excellent heart, dancers can participate in God's call upon their lives, whether that be in the professional dance world, personal worship, or overseas in missionary endeavors. Worship dance is always included in the ballet portion of class for Creative Movement and Foundational level students as well as in our contemporary classes.

Students in Musical Theater will learn musical theater dance technique and lots of fun choreography. Students will dance to popular songs from different musicals. This class is offered for ages 8 and up, please sign up for the appropriate age bracket. Must be the correct age by Sept. 1.

Students in tap class will develop a strong understanding of basic tap foundation, terminology, timing, and rhythm. An emphasis will be placed on an explanation of terminology, precise tap sounds, coordination, and technical execution. Tap is included as part of ballet/tap combo classes for students aged 4-11. Tap may not be taken alone when part of a ballet/tap combo class, ballet is required. Age 12 and older, tap is offered for teens and adults as a stand alone class.

Students enrolled in Contemporary classes will focus on a strong understanding of body placement and fluid execution of movement. An emphasis will be placed on an explanation of terminology, warm-up, isolations, and center work while including turns, jumps, flexibility, and technical execution.

Our teen level classes (ballet, contemporary, musical theatre, hip hop and tap) are considered beginner/intermediate level and seek to cultivate an encouraging and excellent environment for teenagers who have an interest in cultivating a knowledge of dance. If you have dance experience and are a teenager, please contact us for placement.

Students that are placed on pointe will have dedicated classes to develop their technique en pointe in addition to ballet class. Placement en pointe is at the discretion of the Compass faculty. Students in the Advanced Ballet level may be considered for pointe if a teacher recommends that the student is equipped technically and physically.

Classes will focus on developing a holistic, classical ballet technique with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn-out, and fluid coordination of the upper body through port de bras. We recommend that those in the advanced level take at least three ballet classes per week with one additional class elective. A student evaluation needs to happen before a student can register for this level class.

As students progress in maturity of age and technique, the faculty may invite them to participate in our Placement Class for more focused training. Placement Classes will advance their technique and form through progressing barre and center exercises. Placement levels can begin as early as age 8 and will be evaluated for an appropriate class. Our placement classes include a Daisy Ballet/Tap, Lily Ballet/Tap and Rose Ballet/Tap. Students have been evaluated and invited into these classes.

Dancers enrolled in Ballet/Tap 2 and Ballet/Tap 3 will grow in their knowledge of proper placement, flexibility, balance, correct alignment, strength, and technique as they build a broader dance vocabulary. Dancers who are 8-11 years of age may also be considered for the level 2 without previous Ballet/Tap 1 experience. Dancers who are 9-11 years old with previous dance experience can be considered for level 3. Each class includes work at the barre to build strength and coordination and is followed by center exercises in ballet and tap. Ballet 4 is for dancers who are 11 years old or older with previous dance experience. Enrollment in this class requires staff approval to ensure the dancer has the readiness for this level.

As our beginning level, Ballet/Tap 1 is designed to establish a basic foundation in ballet and tap. Students develop muscular self-control, basic coordination and expression through beginning ballet and tap steps. Through clear explanations of exercises and introducing ballet and tap vocabulary in a simple, practical way, dancers will begin to build a solid foundation for a lifelong love of dance.

Foundational Ballet/Tap is a bridge between Creative Movement/Tap and Ballet/Tap 1. This class will last an hour and is for students who are five years old by September 1.

Creative Movement classes combine stories and music to help students develop motor skills, rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and confidence. Students will be introduced to beginning ballet steps, terminology, and the basics of dance in a joyous atmosphere. Perfect for little ones who are active in body and imagination! For ages 4-5, classes are held for 45 minutes and include ballet and tap.

Creative Movement classes combine stories and music to help students develop motor skills, rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and confidence. Students will be introduced to beginning ballet steps, terminology, and the basics of dance in a joyous atmosphere. Perfect for little ones who are active in body and imagination!

Kids Hip Hop classes for ages 8 & up. This specific class is for ages 9-11.

Progressing Ballet Technique classes are designed to strengthen muscles beneficial for correct body placement in dance and everyday posture. This class is for ages 10-18.

Daisy Placement Class Ballet. These classes are available to students 7 years or older with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Ages 8 & up

These classes are designed to strengthen muscles beneficial for correct body placement in dance and everyday posture!

These classes are available to students 7 years or older with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Ballet/Tap 1 classes for ages 6-9. Student must be 6 years old by September 1st.

Student must be 6 years old by September 1st.

Daisy Placement Class Tap. These classes are available to students 7 years or older with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

These classes are available to students 7 years or older with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Expanding modern technique for those who are advanced level dancers and want to devote more time to modern dance training. By evaluation and placement only.

Advanced Contemporary classes have various placements.

Various Placement

Ballet/Tap 3 classes for ages 9-11. Student must be at least 9 years old by September 1st. Prior dance experience is required.

Student must be at least 9 years old by September 1st. Prior dance experience is required.

Boys Tap classes are designed for boys aged 10 & up, but boys are also welcome in our other classes.

This is a class specially designed for boys, but boys are also welcome in our other classes.

Teen Hip Hop classes for ages 12 -19.

Teen Hip Hop classes for ages 8 & up. This specific class is for ages 12+.

Advanced Tap classes are for Teens and Adults and require placement.

Ages 12 -19

Ages 8 & up

Various Placements for Teens and Adults

Adult Ballet classes are for ages 18 & Up.

Ages 18 & Up

Boys Ballet classes are designed for boys aged 10 & up, but boys are also welcome in our other classes.

Sapphire Tap classes are for Teens and Adults and require placement.

This is a class specially designed for boys, but boys are also welcome in our other classes.

Various Placements for Teens and Adults

Onyx/Chrysolite Contemporary classes have various placements.

Various Placement

Boys Contemporary classes are available for ages 10 & up.

Boys Contemporary classes are designed for boys aged 10 & up, but boys are also welcome in our other classes.

Various Placement

This is a class specially designed for boys, but boys are also welcome in our other classes.

Onyx/Chrysolite Tap classes are for Teens and Adults and require placement.

Various Placements for Teens and Adults

Creative Movement/Tap classes for ages 4-5. Student must be 4 years old by September 1st.

Student must be 4 years old by September 1st.

Kids Musical Theater classes for ages 8 & up. This specific class is for ages 8-11.

Ballet/Tap 2 classes for ages 8-11. Student must be at least 8 years old by September 1st. At least one year of experience is recommended.

Ages 8 & up

Student must be at least 8 years old by September 1st. At least one year of experience is recommended.

Foundational Ballet/Tap classes for 5-year-olds. Student must be 5 years old by September 1st. If our Foundational classes are full, please consider our creative movement/tap classes. These classes are for five-year old's as well, they are just 45 minutes in length instead of an hour.

Student must be 5 years old by September 1st. I f our Foundational classes are full, please consider our creative movement/tap classes.  These classes are for five-year old's as well, they are just 45 minutes in length instead of an hour.

Onyx/Chrysolite Modern classes have various placements and are by invitation only.

Various Placement

Rose Placement Class Ballet. These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Kids Contemporary classes are for ages 8-11.

Various Placement

Sapphire Contemporary classes have various placements.

Adult Mat Pilates classes are for ages 18 & Up.

Various Placement

Ages 18 & Up

required for Emerald

required for apprentice students

Teen Musical Theater classes for ages 12 -19.

Teen Musical Theater classes for ages 8 & up. This specific class is for ages 12+.

Ages 12 -19

Ages 8 & up

Adult Beginning Tap classes are for ages 18+.

Ages 18 & Up

Various Placements for Teens and Adults

Creative Movement classes for 3-year-olds. Student must be 3 years old by September 1st.

Student must be 3 years old by September 1st.

Progressing Ballet Technique classes are designed to strengthen muscles beneficial for correct body placement in dance and everyday posture. This class is for ages 8-12.

These classes are designed to strengthen muscles beneficial for correct body placement in dance and everyday posture!

Rose Placement Class Ballet/Tap. These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Daisy Placement Class Tap. These classes are available to students 7 years old or older with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Teen Contemporary classes are for ages 12-19.

Advanced Modern classes have various placements and are by invitation only.

Teen Contemporary classes for ages 12 -19.

Various Placement

Various Placement

Ages 12 -19

Rose Contemporary classes are for students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Progressing Ballet Technique classes are designed to strengthen muscles beneficial for correct body placement in dance and everyday posture. This class is for ages 18+.

Rose Placement Class Contemporary. These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Various Placement

Ages 18 & Up

These classes are designed to strengthen muscles beneficial for correct body placement in dance and everyday posture!

These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Adult Contemporary classes are for ages 18 & Up.

Teen Tap classes for ages 12 -19.

Teen Tap classes for ages 12+ and require placement.

Various Placement

Ages 12 -19

Ages 18 & Up

Various Placements for Teens and Adults

Teen Ballet classes for ages 12 -19.

Level 4 Ballet classes are by invitation only.

Ages 12 -19

By Invitation Only

Adult Tap classes are for ages 18+ and require Intermediate & up placement.

Ages 18 & Up

Various Placements for Teens and Adults

Lily Placement Class A Ballet/Tap. These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Lily Placement Class B Ballet/Tap. These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Lily Contemporary classes are for students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Lily Placement Class Contemporary. These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.

Various Placement

These classes are available to students with previous dance experience who have been invited by an instructor.