Academy Classes 2025-26
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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.
Studio Schedule
Key Dates
Program Offerings
International Academy Classes
Newcomer (Grades 7-12)
Tuesdays 5-6:00pm
$95/Month
- Instructor: Adam Lee
- Grades 7-12
- 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.
Newcomer (Grades 4-9)
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
$95/Month
- Instructor: Adam Lee
- Grades 4-9
- 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.
Bronze 1
Wednesdays 4-5:30pm
$110/Month
- Instructor: Lynne Boudreaux
- 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
Wednesdays 4-5:30pm
$110/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
Mondays 4-5:30pm
$110/Month
- Instructor: Lynne Boudreaux & 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.
Gold 1
Thursdays 4-5:30pm
$110/Month
- Instructor: Monique Hrouda & Lynne Boudreax
- 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.
Gold Bar
Tuesdays 4-5:00pm
$95/Month
- Instructor: Monique Hrouda
- Grades 4-12
- For students who have been recommended for Gold Bar level and have successfully passed the Gold 1 medal exams. Includes a weekly group class.
Additional Academy Classes
American Smooth & Rhythm
Fridays 4-5:30pm
$110/Month
- Instructor: Monique Hrouda
- Grades 4-12
- For students who have completeled Bronze II course and have successfully passed Bronze II medal exams. Required class for dancers wanting to compete in Open Smooth or Open Rhythm. Includes a weekly group class.
Cabaret Conditioning
Fridays 5:30-6:30pm
$95/Month
- Instructor: Brent Mecham
- Grades 7-12
- This class includes instruction on the foundational principles of lifting, partnering, and strength training. This class is open to those in the Bronze 2 level and above.
- This class is a prerequisite for the Cabaret Team. Get 25% off this class if you are also on the Cabaret Team.
International Academy Classes
Newcomer (Grades 7-12)
Tuesdays 5-6:00pm
$95/Month
- Instructor: Adam Lee
- Grades 7-12
- 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 out of the lesson.
- Or $75/month without a lesson.
Newcomer (Grades 4-9)
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
$95/Month
- Instructor: Adam Lee
- Grades 4-9
- 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 out of the lesson.
- Or $75/month without a lesson.