Susquehanna Dance Center

For beginner or intermediate adult dancers en pointe.

For adult dancers of any level, this class will introduce you to elements of modern dance, including grounded movements, head/tail connection, core strengthening, basic floor work, and traveling steps.

For adult dancers who have some ballet experience and are ready for more of a challenge. This class will build on the fundamentals of classical ballet at the barre and in center work and grow your confidence as a dancer.

No experience required. For anyone 17+, this class is a great introduction to the art and athleticism of ballet.

This class will blend jazz, contemporary and hip hop styles to help teens build confidence in their dance abilities and experience.

Dancers in our Advanced Pre-Professional level can take a variety of classes in ballet and modern technique, contemporary, jazz, and pointe. See registration page for required classes.

Dancers in our Intermediate Pre-Professional levels can take a variety of classes in ballet and modern technique, contemporary, jazz, & pointe/pre-pointe. See registration page for required classes.

Young dancers learn the structure, disciplines, and delights of a traditional ballet class. Appropriate for most children ages 7-9, no prior experience is required. The ability to focus and listen to the teacher is important. A short modern class is offered but optional at this level.

Our little dancers learn all about stretching and ballet in this delightful introduction to the joy of dance. Appropriate for most children ages 5-6, no prior experience is required. The ability to listen to the teacher is important.

This fun class will introduce children to the magic of dance class. Appropriate for most children ages 3-5, no prior experience is required. The ability to listen to the teacher is important.

Rachel Male, Administrative Assistant and Dance Faculty, teaches foundational Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet classes, introducing young students to the joy of dance.

Bethany Joyce, Dance Faculty and Choreographer, instructs in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop, providing a diverse range of dance experiences for students.

Shari Vegso, Founding Director of SDC and Dance Faculty, teaches Intermediate & Advanced Ballet, offering rigorous training and choreographic insights to experienced dancers.

Isabella Williams, School Director of SDC, offers instruction in Ballet, Pointe, Classical Variations, and provides personalized Private Coaching to help dancers refine their skills.

Willow Williams, Co-owner and Artistic Director of SDC, leads classes in Ballet, Modern, and Pointe, focusing on technique, artistry, and performance quality for dedicated dancers.

Emmanuel Williams, Co-owner and Business Director of SDC, teaches Contemporary and Choreography classes for students interested in developing their artistic expression and choreographic skills.

This class is recommended for dancers en pointe in Level D. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.

At least 3 ballet technique classes are required for Level D. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.

This class is recommended for dancers en pointe in Level C. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.

At least 2 ballet technique classes are required for Level C. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.

Optional classes for Level A2 & B. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.

Optional classes for Level A2 & B. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.

At least 1 modern or contemporary class is required for Level A2 & B. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.

At least 2 ballet technique classes are required for Level A2 & B. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.

The focus on positive guidance and detailed corrections from the teachers in every class at SDC is something that helped improve my technique drastically. During my time at SDC, the teachers went in depth on educating their students in proper techniques in modern and ballet. The knowledge I’ve gained from these classes has prepared me very well for college level classes.

For adult dancers who have solid ballet experience and are comfortable with the flow of a typical ballet class. This is our most challenging adult ballet class.

No experience required, but dancers must be focused and take instruction well. Comparable to our pre-professional Level A ballet, this class is specifically geared for dancers ages 12-15.

This is our first Pre-Professional level. We offer Level A for children ages 8-12. No experience necessary, but dancers should be focused and eager to learn. Dancers in Level A will have Ballet and Modern technique class once per week.

This class is strongly recommended for Level D on Mondays. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.

This class is strongly recommended for Level C on Mondays. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.

This class is required for Level D on Tuesdays. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.

This class is required for Level C on Tuesdays. We recommend taking as many classes at your level as possible for optimal training and development.