Adult Dance Classes
2021-2022
Our adult dance class selections at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre are carefully crafted to offer both basic skills for those new to theatre and advanced skills for experienced artists looking to hone their craft. Our instructors have worked professionally and on college campuses both in West Michigan and all over the country.
Fall Term
Ballroom for beginners
$75 | Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Learn the basics of ballroom dancing for use on the stage or a night out on the town! This class is for dancers with little to no ballroom experience to gain confidence when leading and following. 1.5 to 2.5 inch heels with suede bottoms or a ballroom standard shoe are recommended.
Musical Theatre Dance Audition
$75 | Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm
Learn tips and tricks to pick up choreography in a dance audition, as well as ballet and jazz fundamentals and terminology. Split sole jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or character shoes recommended.
Low Impact Dance
$75 | Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm
For dancers 50 years or older who want to keep moving and grooving in a way that celebrates their body and its needs! Tennis shoes recommended.
Dance Your Butt Off
$75 | Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Stay fit and get flexible while enjoying easy-to-follow choreography from your favorite musicals! Tennis shoes recommended.
Beginning Tap
$75 | Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00pm
For dancers with little or no tap experience. Tap shoes recommended.
Beginning Musical Theatre Dance
$75 | Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
For dancers with little to no dance experience. Split sole jazz shoes or ballet slippers recommended.
Intermediate Tap*
$75 | Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm
For dancers with at least 2 years tap experience. Tap shoes required.
Advanced Tap*
$75 | Thursdays, 8:00-9:00pm
For dancers with at least 4-5 years tap experience or instructor approval. Tap shoes required.
Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance*
$75 | Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00pm
For dancers with at least 2 years of experience. Split sole jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or character shoes required.
Advanced Musical Theatre Dance*
$75 | Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00pm
For dancers with at least 4-5 years tap experience or instructor approval. Tap shoes required.
Winter Term
Ballroom for Beginners
$75 | Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Learn the basics of ballroom dancing for use on the stage or a night out on the town! This class is for dancers with little to no ballroom experience to gain confidence when leading and following. 1.5 to 2.5 inch heels with suede bottoms or a ballroom standard shoe are recommended.
Strut Your Stuff: Learn to Dance in Heels
$75 | Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm
Get empowered to dance in heels by exploring stylized movement and build your confidence! This class specifically prepares its students to audition and perform in Kinky Boots on Civic Theatre’s Meijer Majestic Stage. Shoes with ankle support, a minimum 2.5 inch thin heel, and bendable to move with are highly recommended.
Low Impact Dance
$75 | Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm
For dancers 50 years or older who want to keep moving and grooving in a way that celebrates their body and its needs! Tennis shoes recommended.
Dance Your Butt Off
$75 | Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Stay fit and get flexible while enjoying easy-to-follow choreography from your favorite musicals! Tennis shoes recommended.
Beginning Tap
$75 | Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00pm
For dancers with little or no tap experience. Tap shoes recommended.
Intermediate Tap*
$75 | Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm
For dancers with at least 2 years tap experience. Tap shoes required.
Advanced Tap*
$75 | Thursdays, 8:00-9:00pm
For dancers with at least 4-5 years tap experience or instructor approval. Tap shoes required.
Beginning Musical Theatre Dance
$75 | Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
For dancers with little to no dance experience. Split sole jazz shoes or ballet slippers recommended.
Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance*
$75 | Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00pm
For dancers with at least 2 years of experience. Split sole jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or character shoes required.
Advanced Musical Theatre Dance*
$75 | Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00pm
For dancers with at least 4-5 years dance experience or instructor approval. Split sole jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or character shoes required.
*Registration for Intermediate and Advanced classes is subject to instructor approval. Please contact the education office at 616-222-6653 for more information on registering.
School Terms:
FALL TERM:
October 2 – November 11
WINTER TERM:
January 8 – February 17
SPRING TERM:
April 16 – May 26
PERFORMANCE BLOCK:
April 23 - June 5
If you have questions, please call the Education Office at 616-222-6653