Summer Dance Classes

Summer Dance Schedule is LIVE! Register today. Continue with your core classes and consider adding Broadway Jazz for a unique Christmas performance opportunity in addition to our Christmas show!

What Makes Garden Dance Different?
The class methodology at Garden is unique. Our classes focus solely on the technique of each style year-round, and don’t include a performance aspect. Choreography will be taught out of the production rehearsals, where all students who fulfill the requirements are welcome! This way we can ensure dancers are always receiving thorough dance training, even during peak show seasons. We can’t wait to include your student!

Summer: June 15th — July 31st

Our Class Schedule:

Monday

3:45-4:30 PM — Ballet A (5+)

4:35-5:35 PM — Ballet B (6-7)

5:40-6:40 PM — Broadway Jazz A (5-9)

6:45-7:45 PM — Ballet C (8-9)

7:50-8:35 PM — Contemporary A (7+)

Thursday

4:00-5:00 PM — Ballet 1 (10+)

5:05-6:05 PM — Ballet 2 & Pointe (10+ exp. required)

6:10-7:10 PM — Contemporary B (10+)

7:15-8:45 PM — Broadway Jazz B (10+)

Important Dates:

Spring Break: March 20th

Make-Up Classes: March 17th Only

Production: Saturday June 7th, 6:30 PM at the Melbourne Auditorium

Summer Season: June 15th — July 31st

Fall Season: August 11th — December 20th

Holiday Marketplace: November 21st at The Melbourne Auditorium

Christmas Production: December 2025 (Date TBD)

Style

Day

Ballet A

Summer 2025

Monday

3:45 pm

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4:30 pm

  • Students aged to 5 years will be given introductory instruction in ballet technique through terminology, stretch and strengthening, basic barre, and across the floor movements, utilizing engaging and age appropriate rhymes and music. It will be rooted in the Cecchetti method. No choreography will be performed out of this class as its sole purpose is to, year-round, ensure the foundation of the students’ ballet technique. Parents will be invited into class at the end of each season for presentation day.
  • Female students should have their hair in a bun, no jewelry or watches, wear pink tights, pink leotard, pink skirt and pink ballet shoes.
  • Male students should wear black dance pants, black t-shirt and canvas ballet shoes.
  • Students should be brought to class every week to ensure their growth. If a student is absolutely unable to attend, they must inform the studio by text, email or phone call.
Garden Dance Ballet Class A

Ballet B

Summer 2025

Monday

4:35 pm

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5:35 pm

  • Students ages 6-7 will be given instruction in ballet technique through terminology, stretch and strengthening, barre, across the floor and center combinations, utilizing engaging and age appropriate music and rhymes. It will be rooted in the Cecchetti method. No choreography will be performed out of this class as its sole purpose is to, year-round, ensure the foundation of the students’ ballet technique. Parents will be invited into class at the end of each season for presentation day.
  • Female students should have their hair in a bun, no jewelry or watches, wear pink tights, purple leotard, purple skirt and pink ballet shoes.
  • Male students should wear black dance pants, black t-shirt and canvas ballet shoes.
  • Students should be brought to class every week to ensure their growth. If a student is absolutely unable to attend, they must inform the studio by text, email or phone call.
Garden Dance Ballet Class B

Ballet C

Summer 2025

Monday

6:45 pm

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7:45 pm

  • Students ages 8-9 will be given instruction in ballet technique through terminology, barre, across the floor and center combinations. It will be rooted in the Cecchetti method. No choreography will be performed out of this class as its sole purpose is to, year-round, ensure the foundation of the students’ ballet technique. Parents will be invited into class at the end of each season for presentation day.
  • Female students should have their hair in a bun, no jewelry or watches, wear pink tights, blue leotard, blue skirt and pink canvas ballet shoes.
  • Male students should wear black dance pants, black t-shirt and canvas ballet shoes.
  • Students should be brought to class every week to ensure their growth. If a student is absolutely unable to attend, they must inform the studio.

Contemporary A

Summer 2025

Monday

7:50 pm

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8:35 pm

  • Students ages 7-10 will be given instruction in contemporary dance. This will be a combination of modern dance inspired by the method of Martha Graham, the fluidity of lyrical dance and many of the turns and leaps found in jazz. No choreography will be performed out of this group as its sole purpose is to, year-round, ensure the students’ contemporary technique. Parents will be invited into class at the end of each season for presentation day!
  • Female students should have their hair in a bun or ponytail, no jewelry or watches, wear black dance or athletic leggings, nude foot Undeez or lyrical shoes or have bare feet, leotard of choice with black tank top over if they prefer.
  • Male students should wear black dance pants and a black t-shirt, and be barefooted.
  • Students should be brought to class every week to ensure their growth. If a student is absolutely unable to attend, they must inform the studio.

Ballet 1

Summer 2025

Thursday

4:00 pm

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5:00 pm

  • 10 and up – no experience required
  • Students should have their hair in a bun, no jewelry or watches, wear pink tights, black leotard, skirt of choice and canvas ballet shoes.
  • Students will be given instruction in ballet technique in all of its traditional elements: terminology, barre, center, across the floor and combinations. It will primarily pull from the Cecchetti method. No choreography will be performed out of this group as its sole purpose is to, year-round, ensure the students’ ballet technique. Parents will be invited into class at the end of each season for presentation day!
  • Students should be brought to class every week to ensure their growth. If a student is absolutely unable to attend, they must inform the studio.

Ballet 2 and Pointe

Summer 2025

Thursday

5:05 pm

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6:05 pm

  • 10 and up
  • 2 years ballet experience required (pointe dancers with Director Approval only)
  • Students should have their hair in a bun, no jewelry or watches, wear pink tights, black leotard, skirt of choice and canvas ballet shoes.
  • Students will be given instruction in ballet technique in all of its traditional elements: terminology, barre, center, across the floor and combinations. It will primarily pull from the Cecchetti method. No choreography will be performed out of this group as its sole purpose is to, year-round, ensure the students’ ballet technique. Parents will be invited into class at the end of each season for presentation day!
  • Students should be brought to class every week to ensure their growth. If a student is absolutely unable to attend, they must inform the studio.

Our Mission

To raise up the next generation of performers and choreographers by providing excellent dance instruction and developing original, faith-based productions to inspire and encourage the local community.

Ballet Students at Garden Dance

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Garden Dance is led by a team of dedicated, skilled individuals who wholeheartedly support the mission to spread the hope of Jesus through dance.

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