PBD Youth Programs

Academy Classes & Formation Teams

PRETEEN 4th-6th Grade • JUNIOR 7-9th Grade • YOUTH 10-12th Grade

Important Documents

• Key Dates Calendar 2021-22
• Program Offerings & Descriptions 2021-22

2021-22 Performing Team Lists

• Performing Team Casting Results 2021-22 – Click Here

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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here

Silver

Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
$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.
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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.
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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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here

Rhythm

Saturdays 11-12:00pm
$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.
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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.
Register Here

Formation Performing Teams

A ballroom formation team consists of dance partnerships dancing a choreographed number, usually expressing a story and/or combining multiple ballroom dance styles. Students will learn how to be a good teammate, make friends and create long lasting memories on a PBD Formation Team! PBD Performing Teams have many opportunities to perform in various ways throughout the year, including community performances and participating in PBD’s concerts and showcases held throughout the year. 

  • Auditions Aug 4-5 & Jan 2022
  • Annual Membership Fee can be paid starting July 19th
  • Full Season Teams: August 2021 to June 2022 (11 Months)
  • Main performances in Oct, Dec, Mar, & June. Additional shows may be added during the season
  • FAMILY DISCOUNT – 50% off the 3rd Child’s team tuition

Youth Performing Teams

Youth A Performing

Mon 5:30-7:30pm, Tues/Thurs 6-8pm
$180/Month
  • Directors: Brent & Katie Mecham
  • Fees: Membership Package $80/Yr
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 10-12
  • Academy Class Required
Register Here

Youth B Performing

Tues/Thurs 5:45-8pm
$145/Month
  • Directors: Adam Lee & Erin Briones (Asst)
  • Fees: Membership Package $80/Yr
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 10-12
  • Academy Class Required
Register Here

Junior Performing Teams

Junior A Performing

Mon/Wed 4:45-7:00pm
$140/Month
  • Directors: Heather Bryant & Adam Lee (Asst)
  • Fees: Membership Package $80/Yr
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 7-9
  • Academy Class Required
Register Here

Junior B Performing

Mon/Wed 5:30-7:00pm
$96/Month
  • Directors: Landon Anderson & Hannah Anderson (Asst)
  • Fees: Membership Package $80/Yr
  • Open Until Full
  • Grades 7-9
  • Academy Class Required
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Junior Girls Performing

Tues/Thurs 6:30-8:00pm
$96/Month
  • Director: Raney Welch & Maren Parker (TA)
  • Fees: Membership Package $80/Yr
  • Open Until Full
  • Grades 7-12
  • Academy Class Suggested
Register Here

Preteen Performing Teams

Preteen A Performing

Tues/Thurs 4-5:30pm
$96/Month
  • Directors: Beth Dolan & Raney Welch (Asst)
  • Fees: Membership Package $80/Yr
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 4-6
  • Academy Class Required
Register Here

Preteen B Performing

Tues/Thurs 4:30-5:30pm
$65/Month
  • Director: Erin Briones & Ava Mecham (TA)
  • Fees: Membership Package $80/Yr
  • Open Until Full
  • Grades 4-6
  • Academy Class Suggested
Register Here

Competition Teams

Students can choose to audition for a competition team allowing dancers to participate and travel to various ballroom dance competitions during the competition season. Competition teams are classified by age (Preteen, Junior, Youth) and style (Latin, Ballroom).

 

  • Auditions 1st week of November, Registration begins November 6th
  • Half Season Teams: Mid-November 2021 through Mid-April 2022 (5 Months)
  • 1-3 Potential Competitions: Utah Dancesport Challenge (Feb), BYU Nationals (Mar), Extreme DanceSport Invitational (Apr)
  • Competition (Lodging/Travel) fees will be determined per event and are the responsibility of the dancer

Youth Competition Teams

Youth A Latin

Tues 8-9:30pm, Sat 12:30-2:00pm
$82/Month
  • Directors: Brent & Katie Mecham
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 10-12
  • Academy Class Required
  • 2-3 Competitions
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Youth B Latin

Tues 8-9:00pm, Sat 1:00-2:00pm
$60/Month
  • Director: Hannah Anderson
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 10-12
  • Academy Class Required
  • 2 Competitions
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Youth C Latin

Tues 8-9:00pm, Sat 1:00-2:00pm
$60/Month
  • Director: Adam Lee
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 10-12
  • Academy Class Required
  • 1 Competition
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Youth A Ballroom

Thurs 8-9:30pm, Sat 2-3:30pm
$82/Month
  • Directors: Hannah & Landon Anderson
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 10-12
  • Academy Class Required
  • 2-3 Competitions
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Youth B Ballroom

Thurs 8-9:00pm, Sat 2-3:00pm
$60/Month
  • Director: Adam Lee
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 10-12
  • Academy Class Required
  • 2 Competitions
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Youth C Ballroom

Thurs 8-9:00pm, Sat 2-3:00pm
$60/Month
  • Director: Monique Hrouda
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 10-12
  • Academy Class Required
  • 1 Competition
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Junior Competition Teams

Junior A Latin

Mon 7-8:00pm, Sat 3:30-4:30pm
$60/Month
  • Directors: Heather Bryant & Adam Lee (Asst)
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 7-9
  • Academy Class Required
  • 2-3 Competitions
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Junior B Latin

Mon 7-7:45pm, Sat 3:45-4:30pm
$45/Month
  • Director: Landon Anderson
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 7-9
  • Academy Class Required
  • 2 Competitions
Register Soon

Junior C Latin

Mon 7-7:45pm, Sat 3:45-4:30pm
$45/Month
  • Director: Hannah Anderson
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 7-9
  • Academy Class Required
  • 1 Competition
Register Soon

Junior A Ballroom

Wed 7-8:00pm, Sat 4:30-5:30pm
$60/Month
  • Directors: Heather Bryant & Landon Anderson (Asst)
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 7-9
  • Academy Class Required
  • 2-3 Competitions
Register Soon

Junior B Ballroom

Wed 7-7:45pm, Sat 4:30-5:15pm
$45/Month
  • Directors: Adam Lee
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 7-9
  • Academy Class Required
  • 2 Competitions
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Junior C Ballroom

Wed 7-7:45pm, Sat 4:30-5:15pm
$45/Month
  • Directors: Monique Hrouda
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 7-9
  • Academy Class Required
  • 1 Competition
Register Soon

Preteen Competition Teams

Preteen A Latin

Tues 5:30-6:15pm, Fri 5:30-6:15pm
$45/Month
  • Directors: Beth Dolan & Raney Welch (Asst)
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 4-6
  • Academy Class Required
  • 2 Competitions
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Preteen B Latin

Tues 5:30-6:00pm, Fri 5:45-6:15pm
$30/Month
  • Director: Erin Briones
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 4-6
  • Academy Class Required
  • 1 Competition
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Preteen A Ballroom

Thurs 5:30-6:15pm, Fri 6:15-7:00pm
$45/Month
  • Directors: Beth Dolan & Raney Welch (Asst)
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 4-6
  • Academy Class Required
  • 2 Competitions
Register Soon

Preteen B Ballroom

Thurs 5:30-6:00pm, Fri 6:15-6:45pm
$30/Month
  • Directors: Erin Briones
  • Fees: Travel & Lodging for each Competition
  • Audition Only
  • Grades 4-6
  • Academy Class Required
  • 1 Competition
Register Soon