Trainees

The Trainee program is for the Intermediate dancer age 9+ and is designed to continue implementing ideas and skills learned in the Foundations program.

Trainee classes continue to have a strong focus on proper technical training that is meant to foster increased strength, flexibility, coordination, body alignment and awareness, and more.

Trainee dancers are highly encouraged to take a minimum of 2 classes per week and should expect to remain in the same level for a minimum of 2 years.

Trainee classes are required to participate in the end of year recital.

Trainees Program Class Options & Attire:

Ballet I

Summer Classes:
Wednesday 7:30-8:30

Attire: Grape tank leotard, pink ballet tights, white ballet belt, full sole leather ballet shoes, hair in secure bun. 

Jazz I

Summer Classes:
Tuesday 6:30-7:30

Attire: Form-fitting athletic gear, black or tan jazz shoes, hair in secure ponytail.

Contemporary I

Summer Classes:
Wednesday 6:30-7:30

Attire: Form-fitting athletic gear, lyrical shoes, hair in secure ponytail.

Leaps/Turns I

Summer Classes:
Tuesday 4:45-5:45

Attire: Form-fitting athletic gear, jazz shoes,, hair in secure ponytail.

Hip Hop I

Summer Classes:
Wednesday 5:45-6:30

Attire: Form-fitting athletic gear, clean gym shoes, hair in secure ponytail.

Acro I

Summer Classes:
Monday 4:30-5:15

Attire: Form-fitting athletic gear or leotard & shorts, no shoes or socks, hair in secure ponytail.

Tap I

Summer Classes:
Tuesday 6:30-7:15

Attire: Form-fitting athletic gear, black or tan tap shoes, hair in secure ponytail.

Musical Theater I

Summer Classes:
Tuesday 5:45-6:30

Attire: Form-fitting athletic gear, black or tan jazz shoes, hair in secure ponytail.

Contact us to schedule a FREE trial class for proper placement
at 630.326.9600 or info@astepaboveacademy.net