Continuing dance classes develop and increase strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, rhythmic accuracy, artistic expression, self-confidence and studio etiquette. Students may enroll in a continuing dance class based on recommendation of the Instructor or the Education Coordinator. Continuing students that are transferring from another dance studio may attend a placement class to determine appropriate class levels in each style.
All students enrolled in our continuing dance classes during the Winter/Spring Session have the opportunity to participate in the SSA Dance Showcase held each year on the weekend following Mother's Day.
Students may enroll in a Continuing Dance class based on recommendation of the Instructor or the Education Director. Questions? Contact Classes@SchauerCenter.org | 262-466-1683.
Current Classes
Irish Choreography Dancer
In the winter/spring session, learn dances from our student choreographers. Final pieces will be performed for friends and family on April 25th in conjunction with a performance by our Irish Performance Troupe.
Pre-Pointe
January 11 - April 26, 2027
Pre-pointe is a required class for students interested in being on pointe and strengthening their feet. Placement required.
Ballet 2
January 11 - April 28, 2027
Placement is required for this intermediate ballet class. Students continue to build upon learned vocabulary and musicality while reviewing proper body alignment and movement quality, emphasizing port a bras.
Ballet 3
January 11 - April 28, 2027
Placement is required for this intermediate ballet class. Students continue to build upon learned vocabulary and musicality while reviewing proper body alignment and movement quality, emphasizing port a bras.
Pointe 1
January 11 - April 26, 2027
This class is an entry level pointe class. Beginning pointe students require very strong ankles, body awareness, core stability, among intermediate ballet technique. Placement required.
Ballet 4/5
January 11 - April 29, 2027
Placement is required for this advanced class, typically geared towards seasoned teenage dancers who will focus on their professionalism, honing in on their artistic identity.
Novice 1
January 12 - April 29, 2027
Dancers learn more complicated and advanced steps as well as start to learn hard shoe. Most dancers take more than one year to move into Novice 2, this is due to the amount of material that must be mastered. Dancers will move onto Novice 2 once they have mastered all of the material, and they are ready to learn more advanced material. Placement required.
Novice 2
January 12 - April 29, 2027
Please note that there is a lot of advanced material that must be mastered, which will take time and practice. At this level, dancers must put in some extra time working at home on their steps.
Competitive Irish Dance
January 12 - April 29, 2027
Dancers will prepare to compete individually at competition events of their choosing.
Irish 2
January 12 - April 27, 2027
This continuing beginner class will continue working on more complicated steps in soft shoe. They will start learning "tricks" such as leaps and big kicks as they continue to master their jig and reel steps! The dancer will move up to Novice 1 when they are ready to move on to hard shoe.
Contemporary 3
January 12 - April 27, 2027
Contemporary dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions and to be able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotions. Placement required.
Open 1
January 12 - April 29, 2027
The class is dedicated to learning new moves and material geared towards achieving our highest level of Irish dancing.
Open 2
January 12 - April 29, 2027
The class is dedicated to learning new moves and material geared towards achieving our highest level of Irish dancing.
Pointe 2/3
January 14 - April 29, 2027
This class is an intermediate to advanced level pointe class geared towards third year pointe students and beyond. Placement required.
Strength & Conditioning
January 15 - April 23, 2027
This course is intended for our Ballet 1 (9 yo+) and higher ballet students. Work through the school year with this wonderful opportunity for your students to focus solely on helping their bodies get stronger for technique work!
Ballet Technique
January 15 - April 23, 2027
This class is intended for our ballet students in levels 3 – 5 to advance and grow in their technique in ballet class. Each week students will work on developing their techniques in a focus area such as extensions, jumps, turns and specialty movements.
