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
- Thursday Ballet, 4:30-5:30 pm
- Thursday Jazz/Tap, 5:30-6:30 pm
- Ages 10+ Grade 4 RAD Ballet
- Monday Ballet, 4.15-5.30 pm
- Tuesday Conditioning, 4.45-5.15 pm
- Tuesday Ballet, 5.15-6.30 pm
- Thursday Tap, 4.45-5.30 pm
- Thursday Jazz, 5.30-6.15 pm – 1 Spot
- Thursday Hip Hop, 6.30- 7.15 pm – 2 Spots
- Ages 11+ Grade 5 RAD Ballet
- Monday Ballet and Conditioning, 5:30-7:00 pm
- Monday Contemporary, 7:00-8:15 pm
- Tuesday Jazz, 6.30-7.30 pm
- Tuesday Tap, 7.30-8.15 pm
- Wednesday Ballet and Pre-Pointe, 5.30-7.30 pm
- Thursday Hip Hop, 6.30-7.15 pm – 2 Spots
Tuition
Tuition is calculated based on the the length of the class plus a $35 one-time registration fee. Hourly rate reduces when dancing more hours.
More Opportunities for Students Aged 8 to 11 Years
In-Theatre Performing Opportunities
December Performance of The Nutcracker
The cost to participate is $165 (1 role) and $220 (2 roles). Rehearsals take place on Saturday afternoons from early October until the performance.
Spring Full-Length Performance
The cost to participate is $125. Choreography is taught in lessons and there are also extra rehearsals closer to the performance. If a dancer is chosen for a featured role they can expect Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Previous full-length spring performances have included Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Snow White and The Wizard of Oz.
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.
