Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop

Open to all levels. Appropriate for those with little or no prior training, dancers who want to explore a new style, or anyone ready to break it down.

A high level, fast-paced class, focused on broadening the performer's skill set and bringing advanced composition to the stage.

Continued skill development, including speed, syncopation, and improvisation.

Basic steps and rhythm, with an emphasis on building flexibility, producing clear sound, and understanding syncopation and rhythmic variation.

Minimum 2 years of prior ballet training recommended. Exploration of the lyrical style, with an emphasis on musicality and advanced technique.

Technical development includes rhythm, flexibility, and increasing skill sets. Emphasis on stylistic versatility, technical precision and expressive performance.

Center technique emphasizes control, flexibility, and plastique. Compositional exercises challenge students to think creatively about space, pattern, and expression. Some prior dance training is recommended.

Placement at the discretion of the Instructor. Students are expected to enroll concurrently in Intermediate/Advanced Ballet.

A classically structured class with barre, adagio, petite allegro and grand allegro combinations. A working knowledge of classical vocabulary is expected in this fast-paced class.

This non-performance class is for dancers with some prior training who want a moderately-paced, beginning level class. Build cardio and strength with classical moves.

For "true beginners" as well as dancers whose training may be some years past, this class is also appropriate for older teens. A slow moving class with emphasis on alignment, strength, flexibility, and the development of standard ballet vocabulary.

The Children's Ensemble was founded in 2008 to provide younger students greater opportunities to apply technique in choreography and performance. Rehearsals take place on an as needed basis, depending on upcoming performance schedule.

Ages 7-14. Explores basics of a variety of dance styles, including jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, and ballet, with an emphasis on storytelling, humor, and technique commonly used in musical theatre production.

Ages 9-14. Basic technique. Upbeat, rhythmic form of dance that emphasizes footwork, body isolations, and musicality. Appropriate for dancers with little or no prior training, or dancers who want to explore a new style.

Placement at the discretion of the instructor. Continued skill development, including speed, syncopation, and improvisation. Students can expect to spend an average of two years at each level.

Ages 8-12. Basic steps and rhythm, with an emphasis on building flexibility and accuracy of pattern.

Ages 5-7 Introduction to the fundamentals of tap dance, focusing on coordination and balance, while providing a basic tap dance foundation to prepare students for beginning tap.

Minimum 2 years of prior ballet training. Exploration of the lyrical style, with its emphasis on expression, musicality, and advanced technique.

Ages 9-14. Upbeat introduction to leaps, turns, and coordinated movement. Emphasis on basic technique, rhythm, and performance style.

Ages 9-14. Creative movement and composition coupled with structured technique to develop strength, versatility, and expression.

Placement at the discretion of the instructor, when sufficient strength and technique has been acquired. Concurrent registration in ballet class required for all students.

Placement at the discretion of the instructor. Classically structured class of barre, adagio, petite and grand allegro.

Ages 8-12. One year of prior training recommended, especially for younger dancers. Development of ballet technique, including vocabulary and composition. Students can expect to spend an average of two years at each level of progression.

Ages 6-7. Basic ballet steps with greater technical and compositional emphasis. Prepares students to begin studying other dance styles.

Ages 4-5. No previous training. Emphasis on individual exploration of movement, basic dance technique, and simple rhythmic training, providing a foundation for all dance styles.

Age 3 with parent or caregiver. Introduction to movement in an interactive environment. This class is not offered every semester.

Pre Ballet class for ages 6 and 7, requiring a red leotard. Skirts are not permitted in this class.

An introductory ballet class for young dancers, focusing on basic ballet positions, terminology, and movement, building a foundation for future ballet training.

A beginning ballet workout class for adults in Fall 2025. This is a non-performance class held on Mondays.

An intermediate class for musical theatre enthusiasts, developing advanced acting, singing, and dancing skills for performance, requiring instructor placement.

Lyrical dance class for ages 9-14, requiring a black leotard. Requires a minimum of two years of ballet or instructor's permission.

A lyrical dance class blending ballet and jazz techniques with expressive, fluid movements, requiring a minimum of two years of ballet or instructor's permission.

Non-performance class

An intermediate to advanced ballet class for adults in Fall 2025. The class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays.

This is a beginning ballet class for adults in Fall 2025. The class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Beginning Ballet class for ages 8-12, requiring a pink leotard. Students aged 7 with one year of pre-ballet are also eligible.

A foundational ballet class for beginners, introducing fundamental ballet techniques, posture, and coordination, suitable for students aged 8-12 or 7 with prior pre-ballet experience.

Beginning Pointe class requiring instructor's permission and a concurrent ballet class. A black leotard is required.

An introductory pointe class for advanced ballet students, focusing on the fundamentals of dancing en pointe with instructor's permission and concurrent ballet class required.

A beginning pointe class for adults in Fall 2025. A concurrent ballet class is required, and instructor's permission is required. Held on Saturdays.

Concurrent ballet class required Instructor's permission required ​

Modern dance class for ages 9-14, requiring a black leotard. Students aged 8 with one year of ballet are also eligible.

A contemporary dance class exploring expressive movement, improvisation, and diverse techniques, suitable for students aged 9-14 or 8 with a year of ballet.

Beginning Tap class for ages 8-12, requiring a black leotard. Students aged 7 with one year of pre-tap or pre-ballet are also eligible.

An introductory tap dance class for beginners, focusing on basic tap steps, rhythm, and musicality, suitable for ages 8-12 or 7 with pre-tap or pre-ballet experience.

Intermediate Tap class requiring a black leotard. Placement is by the instructor's discretion.

An intermediate tap class developing more complex rhythms, syncopation, and intricate footwork, requiring instructor placement for enrollment.

Advanced Tap class requiring a black leotard. Placement is by the instructor's discretion.

An advanced tap class for experienced dancers, focusing on speed, complexity, and advanced rhythmic patterns, requiring instructor placement.

An advanced tap class for adults in Fall 2025. The class meets on Saturdays.

An intermediate tap class for adults in Fall 2025. The class meets on Saturdays.

A beginning tap class for adults in Fall 2025. This class meets on Saturdays.

Creative Movement class for ages 4 and 5, with leotard options of pink or black and optional pink footless tights. No skirts are allowed in this class.

A class designed for young children to explore movement and develop fundamental dance skills in a fun and engaging environment, focusing on rhythm and coordination.

An intermediate jazz class that builds upon foundational techniques, focusing on complex rhythms, isolations, and performance quality, requiring instructor placement.

Musical Theatre class for ages 7-14, requiring a black leotard. No specific notes or requirements other than the leotard.

An introductory class combining acting, singing, and dancing for musical theatre, suitable for students aged 7-14, focusing on performance skills.

Intermediate Ballet class with tuition of $398, requiring a lavender leotard. Placement is by the instructor's discretion.

An intermediate ballet class focusing on developing technique, artistry, and strength, requiring placement by the instructor for enrollment.

Advanced Ballet class with tuition of $398, requiring a Copen Blue leotard. Placement is by the instructor's discretion.

An advanced ballet class challenging dancers with complex choreography, technical proficiency, and artistic expression, requiring instructor placement.

This intermediate/advanced modern class was scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays but has been cancelled.

A lyrical and jazz class for adults in Fall 2025. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

A hip hop class for adults in Fall 2025. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Jazz class for ages 9-14, requiring a black leotard. Students aged 8 with one year of ballet are also eligible.

An introductory jazz dance class for students aged 9-14, focusing on rhythm, coordination, and dynamic movements, suitable for those with at least one year of ballet experience.

A beginning tap class for adults in Fall 2025. This is a non-performance class held on Wednesdays.

Non-performance class