Electives
The following courses can be taken as a single course or can be added on as an elective for students registered in ballet, modern and tap classes. Courses require a year-long commitment. Please note that ages are approximate guidelines.
This class establishes a strong dance foundation for young male students and parallels the course of the Ballet 1 curriculum, but in an encouraging boys-only environment. Boys’ Dance meets once a week as a stand alone elective course, or as part of the Ballet I curriculum.
| Instructor | Ages | Dates | Days | Times | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Belliston | 6yr - 8yr 11mo | 08/28 - 05/28 | Fr | 04:30 pm - 05:25 pm | $945.00 |
This class is designed for students who are seeking to expand and deepen their Musical Theatre training and/or widen their Ballet, Modern Dance and Tap Dance technique. This class uses Jazz dance technique to strengthen and develop strong alignment and dance skills needed to extend a dancers’ career.
| Instructor | Ages | Dates | Days | Times | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Schadt-Flores | 9yr - 13yr 11mo | 08/30 - 05/30 | Su | 10:00 am - 11:25 am | $1400.00 |
This once weekly class is designed to give dancers who want to deepen their tap study or increase their versatility in dance. It is essential for serious Musical Theatre students who need tap training to be competitive and gives those who love to tap a weekly class. Basic Technique, terminology and music skills are practiced weekly. All levels are welcome in this class.
| Instructor | Ages | Dates | Days | Times | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD TBD | 13yr - 18yr 11mo | 08/30 - 05/30 | Su | 10:30 am - 11:25 am | $945.00 |
This technique course explores the core elements of Hip Hop dance practice. Students will learn the internalization of the groove through bounces, rocks, waves and rolls, and how they’re integrated within Hip Hop dance vocabulary – from old school party dances to social media trends.
| Instructor | Ages | Dates | Days | Times | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD TBD | 11yr - 18yr 11mo | 08/29 - 05/29 | Sa | 12:30 pm - 01:25 pm | $945.00 |
This technique course explores the core elements of Hip Hop dance practice. Students will learn the internalization of the groove and how it’s integrated within Hip Hop dance vocabulary from old school party dances to social media trends.
| Instructor | Ages | Dates | Days | Times | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD TBD | 7yr - 11yr 11mo | 08/29 - 05/29 | Sa | 01:30 pm - 02:25 pm | $945.00 |
Bring your dance vision to life on film
Explore the exciting intersection of dance and filmmaking in this six-week immersive course designed for dancers, choreographers, filmmakers, and creatives interested in movement on screen. Whether you’re looking to deepen an existing practice or discover a new artistic medium, Duet with Film will guide you through every stage of creating a compelling dance film. Led by Kelly Hargraves, Executive & Artistic Director of Dance Camera West, students will learn both theoretical and practical approaches to dance filmmaking, including:
+ Concept Development
+ Choreography for Camera
+ Cinematography
+ Site-Specific Filmmaking
+ Editing & Post-Production
+ Collaborative Production Techniques
Participants will work together as cast and crew, with dedicated time and space to develop and produce original dance films throughout the session. The course culminates in a public film screening and artist feedback panel on October 22, 2026.
Dates: September 15 to October 22, 2026
Tuesday and Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 pm
Ages 18+
| Instructor | Ages | Dates | Days | Times | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD TBD | 18yr - 999yr | 09/15 - 10/22 | Tu, Th | 05:30 pm - 07:30 pm | $500.00 |
For questions about adult dance classes, please email dance@colburnschool.edu