Chattanooga Dance Theatre

Classes and Rehearsals Along with choreographic studies, students will take class to better improve ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. Various other classes such as yoga, acro skills, and hip-hop will also be incorporated in technique studies.

Classes and Rehearsals Along with choreographic studies, students will take class to better improve ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. Various other classes such as yoga, acro skills, and hip-hop will also be incorporated in technique studies.

Classes and Rehearsals Along with choreographic studies, students will take class to better improve ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. Various other classes such as yoga, acro skills, and hip-hop will also be incorporated in technique studies.

Classes and Rehearsals Along with choreographic studies, students will take class to better improve ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. Various other classes such as yoga, acro skills, and hip-hop will also be incorporated in technique studies.

Classes and Rehearsals Along with choreographic studies, students will take class to better improve ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. Various other classes such as yoga, acro skills, and hip-hop will also be incorporated in technique studies.

Classes and Rehearsals Along with choreographic studies, students will take class to better improve ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. Various other classes such as yoga, acro skills, and hip-hop will also be incorporated in technique studies.

Click here for more information about our July schedule of classes that includes Adult Ballet Basics and classes for ages 3-6

Click here for more information about our July schedule of classes that includes Adult Ballet Basics and classes for ages 3-6

Click here for more information about our June schedule of classes that includes Adult Ballet Basics and intermediate and advanced level classes

Click here for more information about our June schedule of classes that includes Adult Ballet Basics and intermediate and advanced level classes

Click here for more information about our dance camps for children ages 3-12. No dance experience necessary!

Dancers may wear any colored leotard, warm-ups, skirts, and other appropriate dance clothes in rehearsals. Proper dance shoes must be worn during all rehearsals.

Leotard or fitted top with tights or leggings. Black or tan jazz shoes. Hair should be pulled back away from the face.

Leotard or fitted top with tights or fitted stretchy pants. Hair should be pulled back away from the face.

Tights and leotards or fitted, stretchy pants and fitted shirts. Hair should be pulled back away from the face. Ballet slippers are required.

All ballet classes require girls in pink footed tights with pink ballet slippers or skin colored tights with skin colored ballet slippers. Long hair must be pulled back in a bun. Boys are to wear black pants, fitted T-shirts or tank tops in white or the color of their level. White or black ballet slippers. Thin white socks are optional. Leotard Colors for ballet classes Pre-Primary Dance - Any color Primary Dance – Light Pink Ballet Level I – Lavender Ballet Level II – Light Blue Ballet III – Seafoam Ballet IV – Burgundy Ballet V – Eggplant Ballet VI – Navy Blue Ballet VII – Tropic Green/Dark Teal Ballet VIII – Black Advanced – Any color leotard Skirts Skirts are optional in Pre-Primary and Primary. Dancers are also allowed to wear skirts when pointe shoes are worn and in any rehearsals. No skirts are to be worn in levels I-Advanced class, when pointe shoes are not being worn.

Comfortable clothing and bare feet. Make sure not to wear things that are too baggy as this attire can constrict movement. Children are welcome to wear leotards and footless tights. Long hair should be pulled away from the face.

For Levels I and above Tuition will include Classes Costumes for one Performance Performance Video Performance Action Photos T-Shirt for School Showcase.

For Dance with Me, Pre-Primary, and Primary Tuition will include Classes Costumes for one Performance Performance Video Performance Action Photos T-Shirt for School Showcase For Dance with Me, Pre-Primary, and Primary Tuition will include C lasses Costumes for TWO shows (Mini Winter Spectacular and Mini School Showcase*) TWO Performance Videos *Primaries will participate in the Regular School Showcase and not the Mini School Showcase.

For Dance with Me, Pre-Primary, and Primary Tuition will include Classes Costumes for one Performance Performance Video Performance Action Photos T-Shirt for School Showcase For Dance with Me, Pre-Primary, and Primary Tuition will include C lasses Costumes for TWO shows (Mini Winter Spectacular and Mini School Showcase*) TWO Performance Videos *Primaries will participate in the Regular School Showcase and not the Mini School Showcase.

For Dance with Me, Pre-Primary, and Primary Tuition will include Classes Costumes for one Performance Performance Video Performance Action Photos T-Shirt for School Showcase For Dance with Me, Pre-Primary, and Primary Tuition will include C lasses Costumes for TWO shows (Mini Winter Spectacular and Mini School Showcase*) TWO Performance Videos *Primaries will participate in the Regular School Showcase and not the Mini School Showcase.

Pre-K and Kindergarteners will jam out with some exciting combinations. Class time includes the study of isolations, conditioning, stretching, movement qualities, and final dances.

Perfect for children in pre-K and kindergarten, children learn the basic positions and steps in ballet. With a fun and creative syllabus, dancers will learn about a new ballet each month in their warm-up, stretches, port de bras, ballet walks, jumps and combinations

In this class, dancers will attend without a parent in the room. Using fun and creative themes, students will learn concepts preparing them for ballet, modern, and jazz dance while improving coordination, brain development, flexibility, strength, problem solving skills and more.

Acro dance classes teach artistic excellence, focusing on building technique, confidence and creativity, encouraging dancers to gain appreciation and technical ability in many forms of dance, movement and body awareness.

Ballroom classes teach artistic excellence, focusing on building technique, confidence and creativity, encouraging dancers to gain appreciation and technical ability in many forms of dance, movement and body awareness.

Yoga classes teach artistic excellence, focusing on building technique, confidence and creativity, encouraging dancers to gain appreciation and technical ability in many forms of dance, movement and body awareness.

Hip hop classes teach artistic excellence, focusing on building technique, confidence and creativity, encouraging dancers to gain appreciation and technical ability in many forms of dance, movement and body awareness.

Jazz dance classes teach artistic excellence, focusing on building technique, confidence and creativity, encouraging dancers to gain appreciation and technical ability in many forms of dance, movement and body awareness.

Modern dance classes teach artistic excellence, focusing on building technique, confidence and creativity, encouraging dancers to gain appreciation and technical ability in many forms of dance, movement and body awareness.

Ballet classes teach artistic excellence, focusing on building technique, confidence and creativity, encouraging dancers to gain appreciation and technical ability in many forms of dance, movement and body awareness.

Modern and Jazz III is for students who have completed one year of Modern and Jazz II or for students in the fifth, sixth, or seventh grade who have had no previous dance experience. Dancers will practice floor work to strengthen the core and arm muscles, and will practice moving effectively at different levels. Dancers will prepare for extensions in parallel and turned out positions, as well as single pirouettes, leaps, and simple combinations at the end of class.

This intermediate modern class will build on concepts learned in lower levels. Dancers will practice floor work, extensions 90 degrees or higher in parallel and turned out positions, grounding while moving quickly throughout space, intermediate leap combinations, and more complicated choreography.

Warm ups will include isolations, core strengthening exercises, conditioning, and deep stretching. In this pre-advanced level, dancers are expected to have properly placed extensions 90 degrees or higher. Students will practice double pirouettes, exciting leap exercises, and fun end of class combinations.

This fun and appropriate hip-hop class is sure to keep dancers feeling great. Warm ups consist of conditioning and stretching exercises and end of class routines will include exciting and appropriate hip hop combinations. Classes are always taught in a supportive and encouraging environment.

This intermediate level of modern and jazz is designed for students who have completed the level III Modern and Jazz class and for dancers ages 13 and up with no previous dance experience. Dancers will learn body mechanics based on Graham, Laban, and Bartenieff fundamentals, while increasing stamina, strength, and flexibility. Jazz time will include jazz walks, single pirouettes, and various leaps. Dancers are encouraged to take at least one ballet class per week to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

No experience necessary for this class. Adult Sampler will consist of different genres each week to see what you like best. Leotards are not required.

Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet V must first have completed one year of Ballet IV, or one year of Adult Ballet Basics. Ballet V vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, intermediate barre vocabulary, extensions in center, pirouettes from different positions, strong vocabulary in allegro work, and pre pointe preparations. Ballet V dancers are encouraged to take ballet two times per week and a take modern/jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

Classes consist of warm ups designed to improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular stamina. Choreographed routines cover a range of styles and movements used in hip hop dance. Class is always taught in a supportive and friendly environment.

Dancers will warm up with complicated floorwork, conditioning, and deep stretching. With impressive extensions, soaring leaps, and pre-professional quality, dancers will explore body levels, shapes, speeds, and more with intricate combinations.

Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet V must first have completed one year of Ballet IV, or one year of Adult Ballet Basics. Ballet V vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, intermediate barre vocabulary, extensions in center, single pirouettes from different positions, strong vocabulary in allegro work, and pre-pointe preparations. Ballet V dancers are encouraged to take ballet two times per week and a take modern/jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

Ballet I is ideal for children in first grade and for children in second grade who have had no previous ballet experience. Young dancers learn beginning barre and center work so they may build upon a strong foundation on ballet technique. All dancers are highly encouraged to also take Modern/Jazz I to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

Explore movement and coordination with your child through fun and energizing dance exercises, poses and games. Parents are asked to assist young dancers with challenging positions and moves and to demonstrate positive classroom behavior.

Ballet VI vocabulary includes intermediate barre work, 90° or higher extensions in center adage, double pirouettes, and strong intermediate level allegro work. Ballet VI dancers will begin their first pointe work at the end of class, twice per week. Dancers en pointe are required to take ballet two times per week and encouraged to also take modern and jazz classes to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

This fun and appropriate hip-hop class is sure to keep dancers feeling great. Warm ups consist of conditioning and stretching exercises and end of class routines will include exciting and appropriate hip hop combinations. Classes are always taught in a supportive and encouraging environment.

No experience necessary for this class. Adult Ballet Basics involves a full barre work, simple center adage, single pirouettes, and basic petite and grand allegro. This class is taught in a fun and laid back environment. Ballet slippers are recommended. Leotards are not required.

This class is ideal for students who have completed one year of Modern/Jazz I or for students in the third or fourth grade who have no previous dance experience. Dancers will grain strength and flexibility that will help them with contemporary skills and learn basic concepts in acro.

Modern and Jazz Level I is ideal for students in the first grade and student in the second grade who have no previous dance experience. Young dancers learn basic body mechanics and work to increase body awareness, flexibility and strength in a fun and creative environment. All dancers are encouraged to also take Ballet I to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

Expect intense conditioning and stretching in this pre-professional class! Dancers will practice turns in various positions, Multiple turn pirouettes, 180 degree extensions, and an assortment of leaps. End of class combinations will push dancers to new levels!

Ballet VIII dancers work on advanced barre work, high extensions, pirouettes that end in open positions, multiple turn pirouettes, fouette turns, and advanced petite and grand allegro vocabulary. En pointe, Ballet VIII dancers will be preparing for partnering work and practicing single pirouettes. Options are available to take work on flat.

This class is ideal for dancers in pre-K and kindergarten and includes basic skills to develop strength, stamina, and flexibility. Dance time will include fun exercises to warm-up, condition, stretch, build skills, and create.

Dancers who are eligible to take ballet III must first have completed one year of Ballet II or must be in the fifth, sixth, seventh grade if they have no previous ballet experience. Ballet III curriculum includes full barre work, basic center adage, single pirouettes and an increase vocabulary in allegro. All dancers are encourage to also take a modern/jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

This fun and appropriate hip-hop class is sure to keep dancers feeling great. Warm ups consist of conditioning and stretching exercises and end of class routines will include exciting and appropriate hip hop combinations. Classes are always taught in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Ballet VIII dancers work on advanced barre work, high extensions, pirouettes that end in open positions, multiple turn pirouettes, fouette turns, and advanced petite and grand allegro vocabulary. En pointe, Ballet VIII dancers will be preparing for partnering work and practicing single pirouettes. Options are available to take work on flat.

Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet II must first have completed one year of Ballet I or must be in the 3rd or 4th grade if they have no previous ballet experience. Dancers build upon beginning ballet barre and center work. Ballet II curriculum includes working with one hand on the barre, arabesques, preparation for pirouettes, and basic allegro vocabulary. All dancers are encouraged to also take Modern/Jazz II to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

At this pre-professional level, Advanced dancers are expected to have 180 extensions, practicing multiple pirouettes en pointe, hops on pointe, complicated batterie, and impressive grand allegro. Dancers will study classical variations and prepare for professional work.

Intermediate and advanced acro students will combine the athletics of gymnastics and the art of dance. Vocabulary includes, but is not limited to walkovers variations, cartwheel variations, unique intermediate and advanced leaps, positions, and tumbles.

Ballet VII vocabulary includes pre-advanced barre work, expectations for high extensions, double pirouettes and pre-advanced petite and grand allegro vocabulary. Pointe work will be performed at the barre and in center. Dancers are encouraged to take three ballet classes per week and take additional classes in modern and jazz dance to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

Dancers will learn body mechanics based on Graham, Laban, and Bartenieff fundamentals, while increasing stamina, strength, and flexibility. Jazz time will include isolations, jazz walks, single jazz pirouettes, and leaps. Dancers are encouraged to also take a ballet class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

A fun and energizing class preparing dancers for acro and practicing hip-hop basics. Dancers will grain strength and flexibility that will help them with contemporary skills and learn basic concepts in acro and hip-hop dance. Dancers will learn basic body mechanics based on Graham, Laban, and Bartenieff. Jazz time will include isolations, jazz walks, jazz pirouette preparations, and leaps. Dancer are encouraged to also take a ballet class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

This fun and appropriate hip-hop class is sure to keep dancers feeling great. Warm ups consist of conditioning and stretching exercises and end of class routines will include exciting and appropriate hip hop combinations. Classes are always taught in a supportive and encouraging environment.

This advanced beginning level of modern and jazz is designed for students who have completed the level III modern/jazz class and for dancers ages 13 and up with no previous dance experience. Dancers will learn body mechanics based on Graham, Laban, and Bartenieff fundamentals, while increasing stamina, strength, and flexibility. Jazz time will include isolations, jazz walks, single jazz pirouettes, and leaps. Dancers are encouraged to also take a ballet class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.

Students will work on conditioning, flexibility, contortions, and strength as they gain confidence of their body in space. Vocabulary includes, but is not limited to bridge variations, cartwheel variations, handstands, and walkovers.

Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet VI must first have completed one year of Ballet III or the equivalent. Ballet IV vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, center adagio work, single pirouettes, continuation in studies of allegro and a refined performance quality. It is recommended that Ballet IV dancers take ballet twice per week and are also encouraged to take a modern/jazz class.

Click here for more information about our Intermediate and Advanced Dance Intensive 2020

Set sail on an epic journey inspired by the movie Moana 2! This camp combines cultural dance styles, storytelling, and choreography that reflect the beauty and bravery of Moana’s adventures. Dancers will explore themes of courage, connection, and self-discovery. Families are invited to celebrate the dancers’ journey with an unforgettable performance on Friday!

Follow the yellow brick road to a week full of imagination and dance! In this Wizard of Oz camp designed for our youngest campers, dancers will explore creative movement, storytelling, and music inspired by Dorothy, Toto, and all their magical friends. Each day will feature fun activities, props, and choreography that bring the Land of Oz to life. Families are invited to join us for an adorable Friday performance as our little stars show off their courage, heart, and brains on stage!

Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz in our Wicked-inspired dance camp! Dancers will explore themes of friendship, individuality, and courage as they learn choreography inspired by the beloved musical. With a mix of jazz, hip-hop, and musical theatre dance styles, dancers will bring the magic and drama of Glinda and Elphaba to life. Families are invited to experience the spellbinding Friday performance where our stars will defy gravity and shine on stage!

Step into the world of Lester Horton as we explore the foundations of modern dance! This camp will explore modern technique inspired by Horton’s innovative technique, focusing on strength, flexibility, and expressive storytelling through movement. Dancers will learn about Lestor Horton’s life accomplishments and the dance companies that utilize his technique today. Dancers will enhance their artistic range and build powerful choreography to prepare for an awe-inspiring performance on Friday, celebrating the life and work of this modern dance pioneer. Dancers are sure to transform their quality of dance and technique as they prepare their modern pieces for their Friday performance. Modern Dance dress code required.

Fly to Neverland and join Peter Pan, Wendy, and the Lost Boys for a magical week of adventure and dance! Dancers will explore whimsical choreography inspired by the classic tale, from Tinkerbell's mischief to Captain Hook's drama. With pantomime, ballet technique, creative choreography, and CDT props, dancers will bring Neverland to life in a delightful Friday performance that will leave everyone believing in fairies! Parents will be able witness all the hard work in a mini performance of Peter Pan Ballet on Friday, June 27th. Ballet dress code is consistent with our school, but dancers may wear any color leotard (for girls) or shirt (for boys).

Step into the enchanting world of Swan Lake! This camp brings the magic of the beloved ballet to life as dancers learn the story of Odette, the Swan Queen, and her transformation through love and courage. Dancers will practice ballet technique, graceful port de bras, and dramatic storytelling while exploring the music and choreography inspired by this timeless classic. The week will conclude with a captivating Friday performance where our dancers will shine as stars of their own Swan Lake! A mini Swan Lake ballet will be produced on Friday, June 13th. Ballet dress code is consistent with our school, but dancers may wear any color leotard (for girls) or shirt (for boys).

Any color leotard may be worn in ballet classes, all other dress code requirements remain.