DANCE

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DANCE at the CTA

The Center for Theater Arts is proud to offer a robust non-competitive dance program, serving students in our Junior, Student and High School Divisions.

Our dance programs focus on quality instruction, skill development, strength, technique, and conditioning. Young performers of all ages thrive in our programs with teachers who provide differentiated instruction to help all students reach their full potential.

All dance classes perform as a part of our end-of-year showcases at Mellon Middle School.

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  • Tuition for school-year classes is per 14-week semester.
  • Classes run for 2 semesters, totaling 28 weeks of instruction over the school year.
  • We recommend enrolling in both semesters. This will allow them to participate in the end-of-year showcase and ensure that they have a spot in Semester 2. Payment plans are available.

SEMESTER DATES

  • Semester 1: September 8th – December 20, 2025
    • FALL BREAK classes November 24 – November 29, 2025

SEMESTER BREAK: CTA CLOSED DECEMBER 21, 2025 – JANUARY 4, 2025

  • Semester 2: January 5 – April 25, 2026
    • TENTATIVE WINTER BREAK February 9-14 (for our High School Musical production week; All CTA students are given a FREE ticket to attend the show!) These dates are subject to change by one week based on performance space availability!
    • SPRING BREAK April 14-19
    • Showcase Week at Mellon Middle School for select classes – Tuesday, April 21 – Saturday, April 25, 2026

CULMINATING EXPERIENCES

  • Semester 1 culminates with Visitors’ Week – a chance for family and friends to attend class and gain insight into the process and see a small in-class performance.
  • Semester 2 culminates with Showcase Weeks. Each class will have a performance for family and friends. Voice, Performance Workshop, Special Actors’ programs, all Junior Division classes, and all dance classes will perform their showcases at Mellon Middle School. Acting and Musical Theater classes will have their performances at the CTA.
  • Performance Workshop Semester 1 students are guaranteed a spot in Semester 2, unless they notify us. Students wishing to only enroll in Semester 2 for Performance Workshop are subject to availability and may be joining a class where rehearsal for the final performance has already begun.

Additional PRODUCTION PROGRAMS for CTA Students

  • High School Musical and All School Musicals are one-time tuition payments for the entire program.
  • To participate in the High School Musical, students must be enrolled in at least one class for Semester 1.
  • To participate in the All School Musical, students must be enrolled in at least once class for Semester 2.
  • Showstoppers – The CTA’s traveling performance troop! By audition only; students who participate must be enrolled in a voice and dance or musical theater class at the CTA.

Available Dance Classes

Be sure to register for Semester 1 & 2 under sessions to ensure your child can participate for the full school year.

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