The Student Program offers diverse training, strengthening technical foundation, promoting creativity, and inspiring a love for dance. Students receive training in various classical schools, which enhances their ballet technique. The curriculum encompasses the intuitive movements of contemporary dance, all under the guidance of caring instructors in a safe and nurturing environment.
At the end of the academic year, all levels of the Student Program participate in the Spring Showcase, and have the opportunity to audition for The Nutcracker Suite.
Click below to explore our levels.
Tuition:
$50/month per class
(Minimum 1 day/week: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)
Registration fee: $50
Costume fee: $50
Ballet:
Students enrolled in this level are required to attend 1 class per week. Class time runs for 1 hour 15 minutes and are on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Intro to Contemporary:
Class time runs 1 hour and is on Saturdays. This class takes part in the Spring Showcase, separate from the ballet classes.
Tuition:
$120/month
(Minimum 2 days/week: Tuesdays & Thursdays)
*Additional Saturday classes available at $60 per class
Registration fee: $50
Costume fee: $50
Ballet:
Level 2 is for pre-intermediate ballet dancers. Students enrolled in this level are required to attend 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Class time runs for 2 hours with 1.5 hours of ballet technique and 30 minutes of stretching and strengthening. Additional ballet and Intro to Contemporary classes are offered on Saturdays.
Contemporary:
Level 2 Contemporary is designed for beginner to pre-intermediate dance students. Class time runs 1 hour and is on Saturdays. This class takes part in the Spring Showcase, separate from the ballet classes.
Tuition:
Monthly Fixed Tuition: $352/month
Opt out of Fridays: $264/month
(Minimum 3 days/week: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays)
*Additional Friday classes available
Registration fee: $50
Costume fee: $50
Ballet:
Level 3 ballet is an intermediate-level technique class. Students are required to attend 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Those who wish to add more classes can do so on Fridays. Class times run 1 hour 30 minutes.
Pre-Pointe/Pointe:
Level 3 pre-pointe/pointe is for intermediate level dancers. In this class, students work on the fundamentals of beginning pointe work. Students not already on pointe gain the strength required to move on to pointe work through the same series of exercises performed on flat. Class times run 1 hour.
*Dancers who are not currently on pointe, should not purchase pointe shoes until speaking with their instructor. The decision to start pointe work will be made on an individual basis with the instructor's advice, even if the student has been on pointe at a previous studio.
Contemporary:
Level 3 Contemporary is for intermediate dancers. Class time runs 1 hour and is on Fridays. This class takes part in the Spring Showcase, separate from the ballet classes.
Tuition:
Monthly Fixed Tuition: $396/month
Opt out of Thursdays: $352/month
Opt out of Saturdays: $308/month
(Minimum 4 days/week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays)
*Students in Terminus Student Company can only opt out of Thursdays
Registration fee: $50
Costume fee: $50
Level 4 is an intermediate-advanced level ballet technique program. Students continue developing complex motor skills with multiple turns and beats and musicality in classical ballet and contemporary techniques.
Female dancers work en pointe, and male dancers focus on men's combinations. Ballet classes will include technical influences from the Russian, French, Danish, and American styles.
Disciplines include:
● Ballet
● Pointe
● Men’s technique
● Variations
● Contemporary
● Modern
● Improvisation technique
● Ballet fitness
Level 4 students have the opportunity to audition for Terminus Student Company, giving them the enriching experience of performance.
Tuition:
$50/month
(Minimum 1 day/week: Thursdays
Boys Class is for beginning to pre-intermediate male dancers. Students have the opportunity to attend this class specifically designed with exercises to strengthen their men’s technique in addition to their Level 1-2 classes. Class time runs 1 hour 15 minutes long and is on Thursdays.
Every student progresses at their own pace; please note the suggested age range for classes. A student may place in a more appropriate level for their skill level rather than age.
To best find the level that fits, an evaluation is recommended and required for Levels 2-PTP.
Registration opens for all levels on May 1, 2023. Student Program Level 1 will have open enrollment through Dance Studio Pro. Follow the link to create your account and sign up for classes. If you are unsure of level placement, please fill out our placement request form.
Female Students
Terminus School logo leotard, style and color level appropriate available for purchase on Dance Studio-Pro. Students in Level 3 - PTP may also wear leotards of their choice in any style and color on Saturdays.
A list of required and approved items can be found on our Eurotard Uniform Shopping Link
Tights in color closest to their natural skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable.
Hair must be swept back and up in a secured ballet bun. Braids and locs are accepted but should not exceed a length much lower than the shoulder. The thickness of the braids or locs should allow for a safe, secure, appropriately sized bun that does not move. Dancers with short hair must keep their hair neat, secure, and away from the face.
Canvas or leather ballet shoes in color closest to their natural skin tone are suggested.
Students may wear black tights or shorts for contemporary, repertoire, and rehearsal. Footwear is determined by the instructor and will be communicated on the first day. Footwear may be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, or athletic shoes.
Skirts may be worn for center, pointe, and variations and can be of any color.
Male Students
Terminus logo t-shirt or leotard
T-shirts will be available for purchase on Dance Studio Pro.
Black tights or shorts
Black, white, or skin tone canvas ballet shoes suggested.
Hair must be neat. Long hair must be secured back and away from the face without heavy facial hair.
For contemporary, repertoire, and rehearsal, students may wear black tights or shorts. Footwear will be determined by the instructor and can be ballet shoes, barefoot, socks, or athletic shoes.