Miss Charity's Shuffles & Chaines Dance Academy

Dancers in K-1st Combo classes will have two dances, requiring a $90 costume deposit, which includes $45 for ballet and $45 for tap. The remaining balance for two costumes is due January 25.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a flat fee of $40/month and is not included in the Corps Program. Discounts do not apply to this class.

For the Corps Program, tuition is based on total class hours per week, not exceeding $275 per month for 5+ hours. PBT is an additional $40/month and not included in Corps Program hours.

Annual tuition fee for a 2.00-hour class is $950, with a monthly installment of $95. This fee is posted per class and is based on a per-student basis.

Annual tuition fee for a 1.75-hour class is $910, with a monthly installment of $91. This fee is posted per class and is based on a per-student basis.

Annual tuition fee for a 1.50-hour class is $850, with a monthly installment of $85. This fee is posted per class and is based on a per-student basis.

Annual tuition fee for a 1.25-hour class is $770, with a monthly installment of $77. This fee is posted per class and is based on a per-student basis.

Annual tuition fee for a 60-minute class is $710, with a monthly installment of $71. This fee is posted per class and is based on a per-student basis.

Annual tuition fee for a 45-minute class is $680, with a monthly installment of $68. This fee is posted per class and is based on a per-student basis.

Adults of all levels welcome! Each session (Fall/Spring) will consist of twelve classes in chosen discipline/style.

Dance Foundations: students will enhance their foundational performance skills through dance. These classes are best suited for those with minimal or no dance experience. We highly encourage young theatre students with little dance experience to consider these classes. 4th-6th: One hour thirty minute jazz and tap combo. Students may enroll in individual disciplines as well.

Dance Foundations: students will enhance their foundational performance skills through dance. These classes are best suited for those with minimal or no dance experience. We highly encourage young theatre students with little dance experience to consider these classes. 3rd-5th: One hour and fifteen minute ballet and tap combo. Students may enroll in individual disciplines as well.

Theatre Jazz: ages 12+. These classes are extremely beneficial to those young students who are involved in Theatre at school or other companies. Dancers will gain strong performance qualities and ease of movement. Theatre students should consider investing in these classes.

Teen Tap: ages 12+ class. These classes are extremely beneficial to those young students who are involved in Theatre at school or other companies. Dancers will gain strong performance qualities and ease of movement. Theatre students should consider investing in these classes.

For dancers 2nd Grade and up. Modern dancers MUST take an additional jazz or ballet class. For explanation of levels, please link to the classes and registration home page. Level 5 Dancers MUST have Teacher Recommendation and approval BEFORE registering for class.

Theatre Jazz (ages 12+) Dance Foundations (combo classes for 3rd-6th grade beginners) and registration links can be found under the Dance Foundations link.

Theatre Jazz (ages 12+) Dance Foundations (combo classes for 3rd-6th grade beginners) and registration links can be found under the Dance Foundations link.

For Dancers 2nd Grade and Up. For explantion of levels, please link to the classes and registration home page. Level 5 nad TR Jazz Dancers MUST have Teacher Recommendation and approval BEFORE registering for class.

combo classes for 3rd-6th grade beginners

For Dancers 2nd Grade and Up. For explantion of levels, please link to the classes and registration home page. Level 5 Dancers MUST have Teacher Recommendation and approval BEFORE registering for class. Dance Foundations (combo classes for 3rd-6th grade beginners) and Teen Tap registration links can be found under the Dance Foundations link.

Dance Foundations (combo classes for 3rd-6th grade beginners) registration links can be found under the Dance Foundations link.

For Dancers 2nd Grade and Up. Dancers with permission to take pointe and pre-pointe MUST take atleast TWO ballet classes per week in addition to their pointe work. For dancers 4th grade and up wanting to pursue pointe work in the future, we HIGHLY suggest PBT training and/or an additional weekly ballet class.

Students in 2nd grade and up may also take an individual jazz or modern class from our Development Program in addition to their combo class.

Students in 2nd grade and up may also take an individual jazz or modern class from our Development Program in addition to their combo class.

TR Combo 1 and Combo 2 by recommendation or teacher approval ONLY. Students in 2nd grade and up may also take an individual jazz or modern class from our Development Program in addition to their combo class.

TR Combo 1 and Combo 2 by recommendation or teacher approval ONLY. Students in 2nd grade and up may also take an individual jazz or modern class from our Development Program in addition to their combo class.

Adult classes for the beginner to the experienced student. Adult classes will be offered in two (12 week) sessions. Class offerings will include ballet, tap and mat pilates. Adults taking multiple classes will recieve session discounts.

Dance Foundation Classes are combination ballet/tap or jazz/tap for students in 3rd-6th grade who are NEW to dance or returning to dance from early childhood (6yrs old and under) with one year or less experience. Theatre Arts students will explore and create stories through movement, characterization, and improvisation, while being introduced to foundational performance skills.

Modern dance teaches expressing emotion and abstract ideas through movement, exploring the many styles such as Graham, Limon, Horton, and Ailey. Students will learn from a curriculum (levels 1-5) designed to create a well-rounded modern dancer, who is familiar with and can execute techniques from many of the Modern Greats.

Teaching elements from the world of jazz dance, incorporating both Classical, Musical Theatre and Modern jazz trends, with an emphasis on correct jazz technique. Students will learn from a curriculum (levels 1-5) designed to create a well-rounded jazz dancer, utilizing works from Fosse to Bennett to Robbins and more.

Tap is the ONLY dance form where the body (feet) are considered a true instrument. Musicality, rhythm, counterpoint and history will be emphasized. Students will learn from a curated curriculum (levels 1-5) specifically created for Miss Charity's Shuffles and Chaines Dance Academy.

Students will receive classical training through the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum (levels 1-5) as well as Progressing Ballet Technique from our nationally certified instructors. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance.

This class will be geared towards dancers not quite ready to progress into the developmental dance program or are new to dance. 2nd grade students may also register for Modern 1 and/or Jazz 1

A combination tap and primary ballet class preparing the early elementary age dancer to transition into developmental dance classes once the dancer moves to second grade. Dancers will be trained in tap techniques from a curated curriculum specific to Miss Charity's Shuffles and Chaines, and in ballet from the Primary curriculum of The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) NTC, furthering their love of movement with proper technique and correct ballet vocabulary.

Young dancers will learn rhythm and basic ballet and tap skills with proper technique for their age through song and dance. Dancers will be trained in tap from a curated curriculum specific to Miss Charity's Shuffles and Chaines and in ballet from the Pre-Primary curriculum of The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) NTC, learning the joy of dance through movement.

Features a unique graded curriculum, which allows the dancer to progress in technique and performance. Students are placed according to age, ability and maturity level. Our number one priority is the student’s learning experience.

Offers age-appropriate instruction in rhythm and technique laying the foundation for transition into the Development Program. Homeschool and Saturday classes available for Kindergarten-3rd grade. Dancers MUST be three prior to July 2025 in order to enroll. New This Year : 1st-2nd grade combination class for students not quite ready for the Development Program