Summer Ballet, Tap & Contemporary Dance Classes
Summer Classes
Children’s Summer Session runs through July 29, 2026. Join us for the remaining weeks!
Summer 2026 CLASS SCHEDULE — BY AGE
| SUMMER SESSION CLASSES | JUNE 29 to JULY 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | Day and Time | Class Name |
| Ages 3 to 5 Must be 3 by January 1, 2026 | Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet Monday 4:30-5:10pm Teacher: Ms. Erin Nelson | Creative Movement with PreBallet This creative movement class is for children, optionally with their caregiver, to explore creative movement and ballet. Class will include story time to learn about classic ballets, celebrated dance artists, and dance styles from around the world. Participation of a caregiver is not required but preferred if this is the child’s first time in a structured class, or needs assistance in the restroom. $25 per class |
| Ages 5 to 9 Must be 5 by January 1, 2026 | Beginning Ballet Wednesday 5:00-6:00 pm Teacher: Ms. Rachel Goldberg | Beginning Ballet for Ages 5 to 9 This class focuses on beginning ballet technique for ages 5 to 9. Students will also learn the history of ballet, and learn about classic story ballets. $25 per class |
| Ages 5 to 9 Must be 5 by January 1, 2026 | Beginning Tap Wednesday 6:00-6:45 pm Teacher: Ms. Rachel Goldberg | Beginning Tap for Ages 5 to 9 This is a class for beginners to learn the fundamentals of tap. $25 per class |
| Ages 8-12 | Ballet Monday 5:15-6:15 pm Teacher: Ms. Erin Nelson | Ballet for Ages 8 to 12 This is a mixed level ballet class for ages 8-12. Students will also learn about the history of ballet and repertoire from the classic story ballets. $25 per class |
| Ages 8-12 | Contemporary Dance and Choreography Monday 6:15-7:15 pm Teacher: Ms. Erin Nelson | Contemporary Dance and Choreography for Ages 8 to 12 This class explores the basics of contemporary dance, which is a blended style of dance, incorporating ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern dance, and floor work. Students will also learn the history of contemporary dance, and have a chance to develop their own choreography. $25 per class |
| Teen & Adult Beginning Contemporary Dance & Floor Work (Ages 15 and up) | Teen & Adult Beginning Contemporary Dance & Floor Work Wednesday 6:45-7:30 pm Teacher: Ms. Erin Nelson | Teen & Adult Beginning Contemporary Dance & Floor Work This is an introductory Contemporary Dance class for teens (ages15 and up) and Adults. This class welcomes all levels of dancers. We will explore floor work to improve, align, and re-educate body movement, plus basic contemporary dance technique. $25 per class |
| Teen & Adult Ballet (Ages 15 and up) | Beginning Ballet for Teens & Adults Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm Teacher: Ms. Erin Nelson | Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet This is a beginning-level ballet class for teens (15 and up) and adults. No prior experience is needed. (This class meets weekly throughout the year, and new students and absolute beginners are welcome.) $25 per class |
| Teen & Adult Ballet (15 and up) | Intermediate Ballet for Teens & Adults Monday 7:15-8:30 pm Teacher: Ms. Erin Nelson | Teen/Adult Intermediate Ballet An advanced-beginning to intermediate-level ballet class for teens (15 and up) and adults that begins with floor barre. Prior experience is helpful, but not required. This class meets weekly throughout the year, and new students are welcome to join at any time. $28 per class |
Class Level Placement
School for Swans is a small, welcoming, neighborhood school that emphasizes the joy of dancing and performing. We provide enrichment classes that allow young dancers to learn alignment and technique and explore artistry in a nurturing environment.
We believe that dance is for everyone and that it’s never too late to start dancing! Our class progression allows for flexibility in age and experience levels. If coming from another school or with no experience at all, it may be necessary to try out one or more classes to find an appropriate placement.
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BALLET + TAP CLASSES FOR CHILDREN IN OLD TOWN, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
430 S. Fairfax St. Alexandria, VA 22314
703-338-1330 | [email protected]
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