Knuckle-Down Fall & Spring Regular Session (August 25, 2025-May 23, 2026)

Our school-year sessions are where the real work begins. In Knuckle Down classes, students build strong foundations in technique, discipline, and creativity across dance, drama, and music. Whether you're new or experienced, this is the time to focus, grow, and train with purpose.

REGULAR SESSION CLASSES
Focused & Foundational ~ Build skills that grow with you!
Our core youth classes in dance, drama, music, and more meet weekly and follow a seasonal calendar. Grouped by age and level, these classes provide progressive, high-quality training for students ready to commit to consistent artistic growth.

​REGULAR SESSION FEES
1 class - $600 ($60/month)
2 classes - $1100 ($110/month)
3 classes - $1,600 ($160/month)
4 classes - $2,100 ($210/month)
Unlimited - $2,750 ($275/month)
Conservatory - $2,000 ($200/month)

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PRIVATE LESSONS
Personalized & Purposeful ~ One-on-one attention for your artistic journey!
Our private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, and more are tailored to each student’s goals and skill level. Whether you're building confidence, refining technique, or preparing for an audition, individualized instruction helps you grow at your own pace.

30 min -  $120 for 4 lessons
45 min - $160 for 4 lessons
1 hour - $200 for 4 lessons

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ADULT CLASSES
Flexible & Fun! ~ ​Join us when you can!
Our punch card system lets you drop in anytime and explore different classes at your own pace. No long-term commitment—just dance, move, and create on your schedule.
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Adult Drop-In Class – $15
Adult 10-class pass* – $120 ($12 per class)
Adult 25-class pass* – $250 ($10 per class)
Adult 40-class pass* – $350 ($8.75 per class)

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AFTER SCHOOL ARTS (ASA) 
August 25, 2025 through June 11, 2026
Creative & Consistent ~ A safe space in between classes!
ASA runs Monday–Friday from 2–5pm, aligned with the Durham Public Schools traditional calendar. While ASA doesn’t meet on teacher workdays, full-day Teacher Workday Camps are offered separately for continued care and creativity.
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ASA FEES
Full Week - $3000 ($300/month)
Day Rate - $750 ($75/month)
Teacher Workday Camps - $75ea (or bundle all 7 camps for $350)

More Info- Teacher Workday Camps

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REGISTER NOW

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ANNUAL REQUIRED REGISTRATION FEE - ALL STUDENTS
Registration and 1st payment must be paid prior to attending session classes or camps.
Individual: $25  ~  Family: $40

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CLASS SCHEDULE NOTES:
▸ ​Classes break during the month of December for production rehearsals, and resume in January. 
▸ ​Classes break on May 24 for spring showcase final rehearsals.
▸ ​Classes meet on DPS teacher workdays, but are not held on Holidays and school vacation days.
​▸ ​Participation in the Fall Production is optional and requires audition (except in instances where an entire class is incorporated into an aspect of the show.

ALL students are expected to participate
​in the annual culminating Spring Showcases/Recitals.

Consolidated Schedules (DOWNLOADABLE)

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Mini-Explorers  ~  introductory classes for young children ages 3-5

Monday

Mini Make-Believers
12:30-1:00
​w/TBD

Musical Minis
1:00-1:30
​w/TBD

Ballet
4:00-4:30
​w/Adrianna

Musical Theater
4:00-4:30
​w/Sarah

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Tuesday

Pre-Ballet
12:30-1:00
​w/TBD

Latin
​1:00-1:30
​w/TBD

Tap
3:00-3:45
​w/Adrianna

Latin
3:00-3:45
​w/Andrea

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Wednesday

Mini Make-Believers
12:30-1:00
​w/TBD

Tumbling Tots
​1:00-1:30
​w/TBD

Yoga
3:15-3:45
​w/Christa

Intro to Music
4:30-5:15
​w/Brianna

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Thursday

Pre-Ballet
12:30-1:00
​w/TBD

Tiny Tappers
​1:00-1:30
​w/TBD

Acting Games
3:30-4:00
​w/CTBD

Hip Hop
4:15-5:00
​w/Destiny

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Friday

Tumbling Tots
12:30-1:00
​w/TBD

Musical Minis
1:00-1:30
​w/TBD

Music Makers
3:15-4:00
​w/Estelle

Tumbling
2:45-53:15
​w/TBD

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Saturday

Pre-Ballet
9:30-10:15
​w/Andrea

Explorers Division  ~  Artistic Instruction for Young Performers Ages 6-8 years

Monday

Yoga
3:00-3:30
​w/Christa

Drumming
3:30-4:00
​w/Eric

Ballet
4:15-5:00
​w/Adrianna

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Tuesday

Latin
3:00-3:45
​w/Adrea

Jazz
3:45-4:30
​w/Adrianna

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Wednesday

Piano Lab
​3:30-4:15
​w/Brianna

Acting Games
2:45-3:15
​w/Sarah

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Thursday

Tap
3:45-4:30
​w/Adrianna

Piano Lab
4:00-5:00
​w/Erick

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Friday

Music Makers
2:45-3:15
​w/Estelle

Tumbling
3:15-4:00
​w/Destiny

Musical Theater
4:00-4:45
​w/Sarah

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Saturday

NONE
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Performers In Training (PIT) ~  Beginner to Intermediate Training for Performers ​Ages 8 & Up

Monday

L1 Acting
3:30-4:15
​w/TBD

Drumming
4:15-5:00
​w/Erick

L2/3 Ballet
5:00-6:00
​w/Nicki

Drumming
(30m Private Lessons)
5:00-6:30
​w/Eric
Scheduling coordinated after registration

L2 Lyrical
6:00-7:00
​w/Mariana

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Tuesday

Guitar
​(30m semi-Private)
3:15-5:15
​w/Charles
Scheduling coordinated after registration

L1 Latin
3:45-4:30
​w/Andrea

L1/2 Tap
4:30-5:15
​w/Grace

Guitar
(30m Private Lessons)
5:15-7:00
​w/Charles
Scheduling coordinated after registration

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Wednesday

L1 Tumbling 
​3:00-3:45
​w/Nicki

L1 Hip Hop
​3:45-4:30
​w/Nicki

Intro to Modern
4:30-5:15
​​w/Adrianna

Sound Design / Engineering
(10+yrs)
5:15-6:15
​w/Madison

Audio Recording / Engineering
(10+yrs)
6:15-7:15
​w/Brianna

L2/3 Acting
​5:15-6:15
​w/Dilsey

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Thursday

L1/2 Ballet
3:15-4:00
​w/Adrianna

L2 Musical Theater
4:00-5:00
​w/Sarah

Piano Lab
4:15-5:00
​w/Brianna

Raising Voices
5:00-6:00
​w/Brianna

L2 Jazz
5:00-6:00
​w/Grace

Voice/Piano
​(25m Privates)
6:00-7:00
​w/Brianna/Christian
Scheduling coordinated after registration

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Friday

Yoga
2:45-3:15
​w/TBD

L1 Musical Theater
3:15-4:00
​w/TBD

L1 Jazz
4:00-4:45
​w/Adrianna

Voice
​(25m Privates)
4:00-5:45
​w/Estelle
Scheduling coordinated after registration

Raising Voices II
5:45-6:40
​w/Estelle

Voice
​(25m Privates)
6:45-7:45
​w/Estelle
Scheduling coordinated after registration

Behind the Scenes
​5:45-6:45
​w/Sarah

L2/3 Tumbling
5:45-6:45
​w/Damien

L2/3 Hip Hop
6:45-7:45
​w/Damien

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Saturday

L1 Latin
9:15-10:30
​​w/Andrea

L1/2 Ballet
10:00-11:00
​w/Nicki

Storytelling & Improv
Dungeons & Dragons Technique
12:00-1:30
​​w/Bailey

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Pre-Professional Division  ~  Intermediate to Pre-Professional Training for Performers (Placement Required)

There is no minimum class requirement for general Pre-Professional students, however for PPr students enrolled in the Walltown Dance Company (WDC) are prescribed requirements and classes based on auditioned scoring.

Placement in Pre-Professionl division:
To secure placement in PPr classes, you must be evaluated by a WCT instructor.  This can be done by attending one of our WDC auditions, or by scheduling an evaluation through the Office.  To request an evaluation appointment, please email us at [email protected].

Monday

Drumming (privates)
5:00-6:30
​w/Erick

Technique & Performance Lab
(ages 10+)
5:00-6:00
​w/Barbara

L2/3 Contemporary
6:00-7:00
​w/Nicki

Hip Hop (Open)
7:00-8:00
​w/Mariana

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Tuesday

L4/5 Ballet
5:15-6:45
​w/Ben

L3 Jazz
5:15-6:45
​w/Grace

L3 Ballet &
Pre-Pointe
6:45-8:15
​w/Nicki

L4/5 Contemporary
6:45-8:15
​w/NGrace

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Wednesday

Sound Design /Engineering
5:15-6:15
​w/Madison

L3/4 Lyrical
5:15-6:15
​w/Grace

Audio Recording / Engineering
​6:15-7:15
​w/Brianna

L4/5 Acting
6:15-7:15
​w/Dilsey

Composition
6:15-7:15
​w/Darian

L4/5 Tap
7:15-8:15
​w/Grace

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Thursday

L4/5 Pointe
5:00-6:00
​w/Nicki

L4/5 Modern
6:00-7:00
​w/Darian

L3 Tap
6:00-7:00
​w/Grace

L4/5 Jazz
7:00-8:30
​w/Grace

Raising Voices I
5:00-6:00
​w/Brianna

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Friday

Voice (Privates)
4:00-5:45
​w/Estelle

L4/5 Tumbling
​4:45-5:45
​w/Damien

L3 Musical Theater
4:45-5:45
​w/Sarah

Raising Voices II
5:45-6:40
​w/Estelle

L4/5 Musical Theater
6:45-8:15
​w/Sarah

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Saturday

L3 Ballet
11:00-12:00
​w/Nicki

Adults (Mixed Ages) ~  Novice to Professional ​Ages 13 & Up

Monday

Yoga
12:30-1:30
​w/TBD

Breaking
8:00-9:00
​w/TBD

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Tuesday

Mixed (Beg/Int)
12:30-1:30
​w/TBD

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Wednesday

Zumba
12:30-1:30
​w/TBD

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Thursday

Jazz
12:30-1:30
​w/TBD

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Friday

Pilates
12:30-1:30
​w/TBD

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Saturday

Conteporary (Int/Adv)
11:00-12:30
​w/TBD

Ballet (open level)
12:30-2:00
​w/TBD

LEVEL-UP SUMMER DANCE SessionS (JUNE 16 - JULY 18, 2025)

Stay active, creative, and confident this summer with our Summer Dance classes—perfect for continuing your training or discovering the joy of dance for the very first time!

REGISTER NOW

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2wk Summer Dance Sessions

Session I  ~ Monday - Thursday, June 16-27, 2025
​Session II ~ Monday - Thursday, July 7-18, 2025

$55-$135

Explorer (EXP) Division (3:45pm - 4:30pm)

Our Explorer Level-Up class is specially designed for younger students who are new to dance. Because the summer session is just two weeks long, we meet twice per week instead of once. This increased exposure gives young dancers a better chance to engage with the material, get comfortable with the class structure, and begin developing basic skills.

It also helps families more confidently assess whether their child is ready to commit to a longer session in the fall—making it a perfect low-pressure way to test the waters before jumping in!

$75

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Tuesday/Thursday

Hip Hop
​​w/Mariana Gomez-Arceo

Performers In Training (PIT) Division (4:30pm - 5:30pm)

Our PIT Level-Up classes meet once per week and are ideal for students who are still exploring their interest in dance or may be new to it altogether. This short summer session allows young dancers to build foundational skills in a relaxed, supportive setting. It’s also a great opportunity for families to gauge whether a student is ready to commit to a full-season class in the fall.

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Monday

Ballet
​w/Nicki Miller

Tuesday

Jazz
w/Grace Underwood

Wednesday

Lyrical
​w/Grace Underwood

Thursday

Hip Hop
​​w/Mariana Gomez-Arceo

1 class ~ $55
(1 day weekly) 
2 classes ~ $75
(2 days weekly)
3 classes ~  $105
(3 days weekly)
4 classes ~  $135
(4 days weekly)

Pre Professional (PPr) Division (5:30pm - 6:30pm)

Pre-Professional Level-Up classes meet once weekly and are designed to help experienced dancers maintain and refine their technique over the summer. While there is no minimum enrollment requirement, dancers who intend to audition for Dance Company and choose to opt out of Boot Camp are required to attend all Level-Up sessions in their assigned track.
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Participation in Level-Up also plays a critical role in determining fall class placements. Dancers are evaluated during these sessions, and those who are not yet demonstrating readiness for advanced material may be placed in lower-level technique classes for the season. These sessions give dancers a chance to stay sharp, improve placement outcomes, and step confidently into the fall semester.

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Monday

Ballet
​w/Nicki Miller

Tuesday

Jazz
w/Grace Underwood

Wednesday

Lyrical
​w/Grace Underwood

Thursday

Hip Hop
​​w/Mariana Gomez-Arceo

1 class ~ $55
(1 day weekly) 
2 classes ~ $75
(2 days weekly)
3 classes ~  $105
(3 days weekly)
4 classes ~  $135
(4 days weekly)

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Saturday Ballet & Pre-Dance Fusion

Saturdays, June 21-July 19 (5 weeks)

$90

Ballet is considered the foundation of all dance techniques, and its technique can improve the overall technique, coordination, body awareness, and musicality of other dance styles. Ballet provides the basic arm and leg movements needed in jazz, modern, tap, and ballroom. Ballet also helps dancers develop self-discipline of the body in terms of how you move and the correct placement, a skill that also translates well into school life and adulthood.  Whether your child is exploring, learning the basics, or adding to their foundation, our Saturday Ballet classes will help advance them on their dance journey.

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As children interact with other kids and teachers while exploring dance and movement, they develop strong connections physically and mentally.  Dance helps build flexibility, coordination, and greater range of motion; encourages creativity; increases self-confidence; and promotes development of social skills.  The skills they develop as young children stay with them for the rest of their lives.​

Ages 3-4 (9:30am - 10:15am)

Pre-Dance Fusion w/Andrea Lara
Our Pre-Dance Fusion classes are designed to give children an introduction to dance that is both positive and FUN! This class will give your little dancer a basic introduction to ballet steps and positions, while enhancing their motor skills and coordination with fun exercises in music qualities and rhythms, story-telling with movement, and free dance with various props.

Ages 5-6 (9:00am - 9:45am)

Intro to Ballet w/Nicki
This class will enhance your child's coordination, balance and flexibility with the teaching of basic ballet positions, steps, and terminology through standing barre work and simple center floor exercises. Your child will also enjoy simple and fun exercises in creative dance and music exploration. ​

Ages 7-9 (10:00am - 11:00AM)

Ballet Basics w/Nicki Miller
​Designed for beginner/intermediate ballet students ages 7-9, this class will focus on ballet terminology and technique through the execution of barre work, center, and across the floor exercises. Your child will have a clear understanding of body alignment, movement quality, carriage of upper body, and flexibility.

Ages 10+ (11:15am - 12:30pm)

Ballet Basics w/Nicki Miller
​Designed for beginner/intermediate ballet students ages 10 and up, this class will cover basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Standing barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior ballet experience necessary.