Dance Classes for Ages 12+
About the Classes
A broad variety of classes is offered to develop versatile dancers and to provide a rich dance education that will invigorate, motivate and challenge.
A foundation is laid in Royal Academy of Dance and non-syllabus ballet classes, providing a rich technical, artistic and musical training.
Additional genres are offered and dancers are encouraged to diversify their training and gain as much experience as possible.
If interested in joining the school age 12+, please contact us.
Classes Offered
Minimum 3 ballet classes.
- Ages 12+ Intermediate Foundation
- Monday Ballet, 5.30-7.00 pm
- Monday Contemporary, 7.00-8.15 pm (Full)
- Tuesday Jazz, 6.45-7.45 pm (Full, with Waitlist)
- Tuesday Tap, 7.450-8.30 pm (Full)
- Wednesday Ballet, 7.00-8.30 pm
- Thursday Hip Hop, 7.30-8.30 pm
- Saturday Open Ballet, 10.30-12.00 pm (3 spots left)
- Saturday Pointe, 12.00-12.30 pm
- Ages 13+ Intermediate
- Monday Contemporary, 7.00-8.15 pm (Full)
- Wednesday Ballet, 4.30-6.00 pm
- Wednesday Tap, 6.30-7.30 pm
- Wednesday Jazz, 7.30-8.30 pm
- Thursday Hip Hop, 7.30-8.30 pm
- Friday Grade 6 Ballet, 4.15-5.45 pm
- Friday Ballet, 6.00-7.15 pm
- Saturday Open Ballet, 10.30-12.00 pm (3 spots left)
- Saturday Open Pointe, 12.30-1.15 pm
- Ages 14+ Advanced 1/2
- Monday Contemporary, 5:45-7.00 pm
- Monday Advanced 1 Ballet, 7.00-8.30 pm
- Monday Advanced 2 Ballet, 7.00-8.30 pm
- Tuesday Advanced 1/2 Ballet, 7.00-8.30 pm
- Wednesday Advanced 1/2 Ballet, 6.00-7.30 pm
- Wednesday Tap, 6.30-7.30 pm
- Wednesday Jazz, 7.30-8.30 pm
- Thursday Hip Hop, 7.15-8.15 pm
- Friday Conditioning, 5.00-5.30 pm
- Friday Pointe, 5.30-7.00 pm
- Saturday Open Ballet, 12.00-1.30 pm
Beginner Teen Ballet
- Ages 12-17
- Thursday, 5.30-6.30
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 12+
Performance Opportunities
The Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream
Students 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: Metrowest Dance Academy professional photo shoot for our spring production.
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.
