Dance Classes for Ages 8 to 11 Years
About the Classes
Students between the ages of 8-11 can take classes in ballet, jazz, tap and conditioning and eventually contemporary.
Students are taught based on their experience and ability. Classes focus on progress, safe dance practice and teachers create a dynamic learning environment.
As part of ballet classes students learn character dance. Royal Academy of Dance exams are offered and everyone has performance opportunities (see below).
We also accept dancers who wish to do only tap or jazz. Ages are for guidance.
Classes Offered
Minimum 2 ballet classes per week.
- Ages 8+ Grade 2 RAD Ballet
- Monday Ballet, 4:30-5:30 pm (1 Spot Left)
- Tuesday Ballet, 5:15-6:15 pm (Full)
- Thursday Ballet, 4:30-5:30 pm (2 Spots Left)
- Thursday Jazz/Tap, 5:30-6:30 pm (Full)
- Ages 9+ Grade 3 RAD Ballet
- Monday Ballet, 4.15-5.30 pm
- Tuesday Conditioning, 5.00-5.30 pm
- Tuesday Ballet, 5.30-6.45 pm
- Thursday Tap, 4.45-5.30 pm
- Thursday Jazz, 5.30-6.15 pm
- Ages 10+ Grade 5 RAD Ballet
- Monday Contemporary, 4.30-5.30 pm
- Monday Ballet and Conditioning, 5.30-7.00 pm (2 Spots Left)
- Tuesday Jazz, 6.45-7.45 pm (Full, with Waitlist)
- Tuesday Tap, 7.45-8.30 pm (Full)
- Wednesday Ballet, 5.30-7.00 pm (2 Spots Left)
- Wednesday Pre-Pointe, 7.30-8.00 pm
- Thursday Hip Hop, 6.30-7.30 pm
Tuition
Tuition is calculated based on the the length of the class plus a $40 one-time registration fee. Hourly rate reduces when dancing more hours.
More Opportunities for Students Aged 8 to 11 Years
Performance Opportunities
The Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream
Students ages 8 and up can participate in our interpretation of The Nutcracker. Rehearsals take place on Saturday afternoons from early October through the performance.
Spring Performance
Choreography is taught during regular lessons, with additional rehearsals scheduled closer to the performance. Dancers selected for featured roles are expected to attend weekly Saturday rehearsals.
Photo: “The Lost Boys” Metrowest Dance Academy students at the professional photo shoot for our spring production of Peter Pan.
Royal Academy of Dance Exams
Metrowest Dance Academy offers Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) exams. Around the world, RAD exams are recognized for their quality, and each year, nearly a quarter of a million candidates take RAD ballet exams. The exams motivate and reward our students of all ages and abilities. The focus of exams is on the technique, performance and musicality demonstrated when performing a syllabus in an exam setting. The year-round training is created by the skilled and highly qualified MDA teachers to support each student’s progress and achievement in the performance of their syllabus each year.
