Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open. Returning students may register through the Student Portal. New Student registration is available through the links below. If the class you want is full please add your child to the waitlist! Classes start the week of August 31 and run through May 29, concluding with our spring rectial at the Woodward Opera House.
A registration fee of $40 per student/season or $60 per family/season is due at the time of enrollment.(non-refundable) Scroll down or view the handbook for monthly tuition prices.
The Spotlight Handbook contains important information for this year. Please take note of the calendar as well as the payment plan options and costume fee schedules and class dress codes. Spotlight Handbook 2026-2027
Toddler Creative Movement (with parent) (18 months - 3 yrs)
(30 minutes, non-recital)
Explorer Classes (3 & 4 year olds)
Shooting Stars (5 & 6 year olds)
This class is designed for 5 and 6 year old students. Classes at this level allow students to explore dance technique and dramatic curriculum. We will explore levels, shapes, and rhythms. Students will learn short routines in tap, ballet, and jazz to hopefully find out what they enjoy the most and what classes they want to continue taking. (pink ballet and black tap shoes required) (45 minutes)
Tumble Time
This class is a tumbling class open to 3, 4 and 5 year olds who are active. This class focuses on beginning gymnastics such as rolls, crab walks, bridges, cartwheels, and building strength and coordination. Students will work on the mats, mini trampoline and mini beam, bar and wedge and octagon mat. (45 minutes) (gymnastics leotard required for girls, gym shorts and t-shirt for boys)
Gymnastics
(5 years old and up or by teachers recommendation) (gymnastics leotard required for class for girls, gym clothes for boys)
For ages 5 and up. Class will be taught to individually work with each student at their level. Tumbling, mini-trampoline, bars and beam will be focused on in this class. The serious gymnast to the recreational one will benefit from this class. (45-60 minutes)
For 2026-2027 acro will be incorporated into the gymnastics classes with students exhibiting extra strength and flexibility. Partnering tricks and lifts will also be included if the instructor deems students strong enough to do so.
Beginning = Starting cartwheels and mastering rolls
Intermediate 1 = Cartwheels, roundoffs and handstands
Intermediate 2 = Limbers and walkovers
Advanced = Walkovers, handsprings and aeirals
Ballet
(First grade and up or by teachers recommendation) Ballet is a poised and graceful dance form that requires discipline and patience. Classes are split up into barre, center work, stretch, strengthening and ballet combinations. Instructors will place students according to years studying dance and ability. (pink ballet slippers, pink tights and black leotard required) (45-60 minutes)
Tap
(First grade and up or by teachers recommendation) Our Tap program offers skill development from beginner through advanced levels. These classes work proper technique, sound breakdown and traveling steps. A typical class begins with a leg and ankle warm-up, followed by progression work and a center combination. We focus on rhythm and timing, which is an essential part of a tappers training. (30-45 minutes) (black tap shoes required)
Jazz
(First grade and up or by teachers recommendation) Jazz is a fun and upbeat style of dance for those with lots of energy. Our classes include warm-up, across the floor work and center combinations. Students can expect fun, and high-energy music. (30-45 minutes) (black jazz shoes required)
Contemporary
(one year of ballet is a prerequisite)
Contemporary style of dance uses technique from ballet, jazz and modern, while putting focus on using one’s body to express emotions. We will explore the connection between the precision of technique and the freedom and musicality of our bodies while creating movement with meaning. (45 minutes) (tan contemporary shoes required)
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a “funky” type of dance. It is similar to what is seen in music videos or at concerts. Hip Hop is focused on rhythm and coordination. It concentrates on the beat in the music and just letting your body move. It’s all about having fun and letting loose. (black hip hop shoes required)