Pre-Accelerated Program
Classes consist of 1/2 hour each of ballet, tap, and jazz. The program is open for all students who are interested in studying for more than the weekly 1 hour classes. See the class schedule for days and times.

Accelerated Program
Open to any Studio student who has at least 3 years experience, and is for the student interested in expanding their dance training. Program includes ballet, tap, jazz, and a lyrical/modern class. The Accelerated Program is divided into groups according to age and ability. All students in this program MUST take both semesters. The director decides all placements.

Competition Groups
The school does participate in competitions to a limited degree. Our main focus is teaching dance. Because we believe competition offers benefits such as performance experience and positive feedback, the Studio maintains several competition teams. These teams require either an audition or instructor's invitation to participate.

We have different levels of competition groups according to age and ability, and Barbara Ann's Dance Company is composed of students 6th grade and up. Placement is subject to the director's discretion.

Competition students must be enrolled in the Accelerated Program, taking a minimum of 3 technique classes weekly (one MUST be ballet). Students must have regular class attendance. All fees must be current, in order to schedule any lessons.

Placement classes for all competition units will take place during technique and competition class times during the week of September 13th. Company auditions are September 19th, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. Students auditioning must wear black leotards, tan or pink tights, and proper shoes with hair secured in a bun. Competition classes begin the week of September 20th. Classes will be held throughout the week with extra rehearsals on Saturday and Sundays as the competitions grow nearer.

By auditioning for any competition group, you are committing to maintaining your financial eligibility and to any costs and events including fundraising, charity performances, and competitions decided upon by the director.

Special Choreography Program
This is for pre-selected dancers, designed for duos, trios, and other small groups, as well as additional Company, competition group or solo numbers. This program lays out guidelines for adding routines throughout the year. Especially for the dancer who wishes to learn, and possibly compete, with a routine outside their regular class and competition schedule, on an as-wanted basis. Costs are as follows (per student):

Each additional hour per student for duo/trio is $15 per 1/2 hour for an Assistant and $18 per 1/2 hour for the Director. Each additional time per student for solo is $20 per 1/2 hour with Assistant and $25 per 1/2 hour with the Director. The Office Manager will issue a voucher for each student to clear all accounts prior to scheduling classes.

Privates/Company
To be eligible for Privates and Company, the student must be in good financial standing and in the Accelerated Program's technique classes. There is a waiting list for Privates, and limited space. New Privates have the option of competing or taking for technique only. Each student will learn at least two competition numbers, not necessarily from the same teacher. Privates with an Assistant ate $20 per 1/2 hour and $25 with the Director.

Company auditions are once a year, and open to 6th grade and up and any student with a minimum of 3 years Studio dance training. Auditions will consiste of ballet, tap, and jazz, and includes barre work, floor stretches, center work, combinations in all areas, and across the floor steps. The student must also demonstrate triple pirouettes, axles, fan kicks, grand jetes, fouette turns, switch leaps, second position leaps, pique turns (single and double), tap pick-ups, toe stands, wings, tap turns, and rhythm patterns across the floor. Student is graded on technique, ability to comprehend combinations, attitude, and overall impression. Company is $230 per year plus any necessary costume, competition, travel, or Studio fees.

For additional information, please refer to Barbara Ann's School of Dance Performing Arts Competition and Company Constitution (pdf file)

Barbara Ann's Booster Club, made up of volunteers, organizes fundraisers, travel arrangements, telephoning, costuming, etc. for Company and competition groups. The group is a wealth of help, support, and financial salvation.