PBD Youth Programs - Academy Classes
PRETEEN 4th-6th Grade • JUNIOR 7-9th Grade • YOUTH 10-12th Grade
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Academy Classes
Academy classes are designed to teach ballroom dance steps and technique.
The goals of the academy program are to introduce the basic steps of ballroom dances, help dancers gain a basic understanding of ballroom vocabulary, develop correct poise, posture, dance frame, footwork, and timing, and learn respect and communication skills with a dance partner.
- Tuition is for a Full Season (11 Months).
- Students will be evaluated by their instructor & the Academy Director and will be advanced when they are prepared.
- Most levels take at least ONE year to complete.
- 2nd Academy class is 1/2 price.
International Academy Classes
Newcomer
Saturdays 12-1:00pm
$85/Month
- Instructor: Monique Hrouda
- Grades 4-12
- For new students who will be participating on team but have little or no ballroom dance experience. The perfect place to start.
- Includes a weekly group class and one 25-minute private lesson each month with the option to opt outof the lesson for $70/month.
Bronze 1
Mondays 4-5:30pm
$85/Month
- Instructor: Monique Hrouda
- Grades 4-12
- For students who have completed Newcomer and are interested in further dance and technical knowledge. Recommendation of Newcomer Instructor required. Includes a weekly group class.
Bronze 1
Tuesdays 4-5:30pm
$85/Month
- Instructor: Adam Lee
- Grades 4-12
- For students who have completed Newcomer and are interested in further dance and technical knowledge. Recommendation of Newcomer Instructor required. Includes a weekly group class.
Bronze 2
Fridays 4-5:30pm
$85/Month
- Instructor: Monique Hrouda
- Grades 4-12
- For students who have completed Bronze I course and have successfully passed Bronze I medal exams. Includes a weekly group class.
Silver
Tuesdays 6:45-8:15pm
$85/Month
- Instructor: Monique Hrouda
- Grades 4-12
- For students who have been recommended for Silver level by their Bronze II instructor and have successfully passed all Bronze medal exams. Includes a weekly group class.
Silver
Fridays 5:30-7:00pm
$85/Month
- Instructor: Hannah Anderson
- Grades 4-12
- For students who have been recommended for Silver level by their Bronze II instructor and have successfully passed all Bronze medal exams. Includes a weekly group class.
Gold
Thursdays 4-5:30pm
$85/Month
- Instructor: Monique Hrouda
- Grades 4-12
- For students who have been recommended for Gold level and have successfully passed the Silver medal exams. Includes a weekly group class.
Additional Academy Classes
Smooth
Fridays 4:30-5:30pm
$60/Month
- Instructor: Hannah & Landon Anderson
- Grades 4-12
- For students who have completed Bronze II course and have successfully passed Bronze II medal exams. Required class for Silver level dancers wanting to compete in Open Smooth. Includes a weekly group class.
American Comp Prep
Saturdays 9:30-10:30am
$60/Month
- Instructor: Moninque Hrouda
- Grades 4-12
- For students who are interested in competing in the American events at competitions. This is a 6-week seasonal course from Jan-Mar. Includes a weekly group class.
Rhythm
Saturdays 10:30-11:30am
$60/Month
- Instructor: Moninque Hrouda
- Grades 4-12
- For students who have completed Bronze II course and have successfully passed Bronze II medal exams. Required class for Silver level dancers wanting to compete in Open Rhythm. Includes a weekly group class.
Latin Drills
Saturdays 12-1:00pm
$60/Month
- Instructor: Alex Olivares
- For dancers ready to move up to the next level and expand upon their skill and knowledge.
- Includes one weekly group class.
- Drop-ins are $20/class.
Cabaret
Mondays 7:45-8:45pm
$60/Month
- Instructor: Brent Mecham & Landon Anderson
- Grades 4-12
- For students who have completed Bronze II course and have successfully passed Bronze II medal exams. Includes a weekly group class.