premiere Academy of performing arts

about our studio

Premiere Academy of Performing Arts opened our doors in 1999 and is under the Direction of Sara Alvarez and Jena Rennick. We offer classes in Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Creative Dance, and Baby Ballet (for 18 months +). We are dedicated to providing high quality dance classes in a positive, encouraging environment. We believe in a strong technical foundation and also in enhancing our dancers' level of creativity, expression, and passion for the art of dance. Our goal is to instill self confidence, discipline, determination and integrity in our students to become not only amazing dancers, but amazing people!

About our classes

BABY BALLETThis class introduces children ages 18 months - 3 years old to the wonderful world of dance. It is to be taken with Mommy, Daddy, or even Grandma! We offer this class in 6 week sessions. — **BABY BALLET**
This class introduces children ages 18 months - 3 years old to the wonderful world of dance. It is to be taken with Mommy, Daddy, or even Grandma! We offer this class in 6 week sessions.

CREATIVE DANCEOur Creative Dance classes are for Pre-school aged children (ages 3-5). This is our introduction to movement class which we teach through imaginative lessons and exercises. Children learn how to participate in a structured class settin… — **CREATIVE DANCE**
Our Creative Dance classes are for Pre-school aged children (ages 3-5). This is our introduction to movement class which we teach through imaginative lessons and exercises. Children learn how to participate in a structured class setting while having fun and fostering a love for dance.

CLASSICAL BALLETOur Ballet program is certified with the Royal Academy of Dance and follows the RAD syllabus and system. The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the world's most influential dance education and training organizations.Our Ballet program … — **CLASSICAL BALLET**
Our Ballet program is certified with the Royal Academy of Dance and follows the RAD syllabus and system. The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the world's most influential dance education and training organizations.Our Ballet program begins at age 5. From beginner to pre-professional level our ballet trains with care making sure we keep ballet at it’s highest standards for all levels. Ballet is known for its rigorous technique, precise movements, and ethereal qualities. Ballet focuses on symmetry, poise, and lift from the core.

MODERN/CONTEMPORARYModern explores moving in different levels and planes in space, using organic movement with exposure to a wide variety of other dance and musical styles. Classes will emphasize core integration and initiation, spinal awareness and… — **MODERN/CONTEMPORARY**
Modern explores moving in different levels and planes in space, using organic movement with exposure to a wide variety of other dance and musical styles. Classes will emphasize core integration and initiation, spinal awareness and flexibility, and practical application of modern dance fundamentals. Beg. Intermediate through Advanced students work on developing their own choreography and movement style through improv exercises and studies. We explore non-traditional partnering, floor work, and dabble in acro. An emphasis on correct body alignment and technique is emphasized so the students work to prevent injuries as they progress in their dance training.

TAPTap Dance is a timeless art that combines dance and percussion. Tap dancers are not only dancers, but musicians with their feet! This class explores the fundamentals of tap, sound, rhythm, strength and proper muscle engagement. — **TAP**
Tap Dance is a timeless art that combines dance and percussion. Tap dancers are not only dancers, but musicians with their feet! This class explores the fundamentals of tap, sound, rhythm, strength and proper muscle engagement.

JAZZJazz classes are fun and upbeat. They include such elements as kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations. We cover fundamental Jazz movement in a variety of styles such as Broadway, Fosse, Funk, and Lyrical. — **JAZZ**
Jazz classes are fun and upbeat. They include such elements as kicks, leaps, turns, splits, and isolations. We cover fundamental Jazz movement in a variety of styles such as Broadway, Fosse, Funk, and Lyrical.

HIP-HOPOur Old School style Hip-Hop classes emphasize sharp and fluid body isolations, the "double bounce", floor work, and other movements to rhythms of Hip-Hop music. This is a fun and exciting class geared towards street style of development and … — **HIP-HOP**
Our Old School style Hip-Hop classes emphasize sharp and fluid body isolations, the "double bounce", floor work, and other movements to rhythms of Hip-Hop music. This is a fun and exciting class geared towards street style of development and individual expression.

CLASS SCHEDULE & prices

ballet

Pre-Ballet 1 (Ages 5-6)
$60.00 per month
Tuesdays 3:15-4:00 pm or Saturdays 9:30-10:15 am

Pre-Ballet 2 (Ages 6-7)
$60.00 per month
Thursdays 3:15-4:00pm or Saturdays 10:15-11:00 am

Ballet 1 (Ages 7-9)
$65.00 per month
Thursdays 4:00-5:00 pm or Saturdays 11:00-12:00 noon

Ballet 2 (Ages 8+)
$85.00 per month
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 pm & Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm

Ballet 3 (w/teacher's consent)
$85.00 per month
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm

Ballet 4 (w/teacher's consent)
$105.00 per month
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 pm & Fridays 6:15-7:30pm

Ballet 5A & 5B (w/teacher consent)
$140.00 per month
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm & Fridays 6:15-7:30pm

Ballet 6A & 6B (w/consent)
$155.00 per month
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 pm, Wednesdays 7:30-9:00 pm, Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm & Fridays 5:00-6:15 pm

Ballet 7 / Advanced F. (w/consent)
$175.00 per month
Mondays 3:30-5:00 pm, Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 pm, Wednesdays 7:30-9:00 pm, Thursdays 6:00-7:00 pm, Fridays 4:00-5:00 pm & Saturdays 12:15-1:30 pm

Ballet 8 / Advanced 1 (w/consent)
$175.00 per month
Mondays 3:30-5:00 pm, Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 pm, Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 pm, Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm, Fridays 3:00-4:00 pm & Saturdays 12:15-1:30 pm

Ballet 9 / Advanced 2 (w/consent)
$200.00 per month
Mondays 3:30-5:00 pm, Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 pm, Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 pm, Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm, Fridays 2:00-4:00 pm & Saturdays 12:15-1:30 pm

Jazz

Jazz 1 (Ages 8-12)
$65.00 per month
Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm

Jazz 2 (Ages 10-14)
$65.00 per month
Thursdays 7:30-8:30 pm

Jazz 3 (Ages 12+)
$65.00 per month
Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 pm

Jazz 4 (w/consent)
$65.00 per month
Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 pm

modern

Intro to Modern/Jazz (Ages 6-8)
$60.00 per month
Thursdays 4:15-5:00pm

Modern 1 (Ages 8+)
$65.00 per month
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm

Modern 2 (Ages 10+)
$85.00 per month
Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm & Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm

Modern 3 (Ages 11+)
$85.00 per month
Mondays & Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm

Modern 4 Beg. Intermediate
$105.00 per month
Mondays, Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm & Saturdays 11:00-12:00 pm

Modern 5 Intermediate
$105.00 per month
Mondays, Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm & Saturdays 11:00-12:00 pm

Modern 6 Advanced Modern
$125.00 per month
TBA

Tap

Pre-Tap (Ages 5-7)
$55.00 per month
Wednesdays 4:00-4:30 pm

Tap 1 (Ages 7-9)
$60.00 per month
Wednesdays 5:30-6:15 pm

Tap 2 (Ages 9+)
$65.00 per month
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm

Tap 3 (w/consent)
$65.00 per month
Mondays 7:30-8:30 pm

Tap 4 (w/consent)
$65.00 per month
Mondays 7:30-8:30 pm

Tap 5 (w/consent)
$85.00 per month
TBA

hip-hop

Hip-Hop 1 (Ages 8+)
$65.00 per month
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm

Hip-Hop 2 (Ages 10+)
$65.00 per month
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm

Hip-Hop 3/4 (Ages 13+)
$65.00 per month
Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm

Hip-Hop 4 (w/consent)
$85.00 per month
TBA

preschool

Creative Dance (Ages 3-5)
$55.00 per month
Wednesday 3:00-3:30 pm or Saturdays 9:00-9:30 am

Drop-in classes

These classes do not require registration and do not perform in our shows. $15 drop-in fee per class or purchase a punch card

Adult Ballet
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 9:00-10:15 am

Adult Ballet - PBT
Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am

Adult Tap
Thursdays 10:30-11:30 am

Adult/Teen Modern
Saturdays 10:00-11:00 am

UNLIMITED CLASSES

We offer an unlimited option to take as many classes as your heart desires! Our Junior Unlimited is $250 per month and Senior Unlimited is $300 per month. This includes all classes other than drop-in classes.

REgistration

Registration is $40 per student and $60 per family. Please email us at papadancers@gmail.com to get help with class placement and get registered.