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2025/2026 Class Schedule & Costs

Classes start after Labor Day (Tuesday 9/2)
*Dancers ages by Sept. 1, 2025*            *Schedule is subject to change*
*TUITION DOES NOT INCLUDE SHOWCASE COSTUME, TIGHTS & SHOES*
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Classes start Tuesday, Sept. 2nd
Season ends end of May 2026 with a ATBDA Showcase Performance
ACRO

Grey Level: 5-7 yrs. Mondays 6:00-6:45p $63/month

Start your Acro journey with this structured class with a warm-up, strength training, flexibility work, skill work & choreography.  At this level, most skills will be done on the mat. Tumbling skills will be assessed on forward rolls, handstands, bridges & cartwheels.  Stronger skills will move forward with variations of skill(s) and connecting with choreography.

Purple Level: 8 yrs. and up Mondays 6:45-7:30p $67/month

Suggestions for Purple Level are: 

 *2 out of 3 splits (hands on floor is ok)     *Bridge for 15 seconds   *Any plank held for 30 seconds.               *Cartwheel right & left   *Backward roll   *Handstand facing wall in pike position for 20 seconds ('L' shape)   *Scorpion 1/4 hold 5 seconds right & left sides

 

Silver Level:  Instructor Permission - Ages 11 yrs. & up Mondays 7:30-8:30p $79/month

Requirements for Silver Level are:

*3 out of 3 splits (no hands on floor).    *Any plank held for 50 seconds*'V' sit held for 30 seconds                   *Stand to bridge hold for 30 seconds *Handstand facing wall with 5 shoulder shrugs*1 handed cartwheel right & left           *Hurdle cartwheel rebound (Roundoff)*Walkovers front & back (Have one, both or in process at 75%*

BALLET

Beginning & Level 1 Combined 5-7 yrs. - Mondays 5:30-6:00p $53/month

Beginning & Level 1 Combined 5-7 yrs. - Wednesdays 5:30-6:00p $53/month 

Beginning & Level 1 Combined 5-7 yrs. - Saturdays 10:30-11:00am $53/month

Level 2 / 3 - 8yrs. & up Thursdays 5:00-6:00p $74/month

Level 4 - 12 yrs. & up - Thursdays 6:00-7:00p (teacher permission required) $79/month

ADULT CLASSES - BALLET

Ages 18 & up - Wednesdays 7:30-8:30p - $79/month

This is a class for those that already have ballet / jazz experience or have always wanted to do ballet & jazz.

*NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED* ​

*THIS CLASS IS BILLED MONTHLY LIKE OUR OTHER CLASSES & NO REGISTRATION FEE*

TODDLER/PRE-SCHOOL - DISCOVER DANCE

Start the journey of dance with Discover Dance.  We will explore learning concepts of body awareness, how to move in the dance space, listening, communication, and taking turns. 

These concepts are expanded for DD2 and the ability of those dancers in class.

 

Level 1 - 20 months to 3 yrs. Mondays 4:30-5:00pm​ - $47/month

Level 1 - 20 months to 3 yrs. Tuesdays 10-10:30am - $47/month

Level 1 - 20 months to 3 yrs. Wednesdays 4:15-4:45pm - $47/month

Level 1 - 20 months to 3 yrs. Saturdays 9:30-10:00am - $47/month

 

Level 2 - 3 to 4.5 yrs. Mondays 5:00-5:30pm - $51/month

Level 2 - 3 to 4.5 yrs. Tuesdays 10:30-11:00am - $51/month

Level 2 - 3 to 4.5 yrs. Wednesdays 4:45-5:15pm $51/month

Level 2 - 3 to 4.5 yrs. Saturdays 10:00-10:30am $51/month

HIP HOP

Level 1 - 7-10 yrs. Mondays 6:15-7:00p  $65/month 

Level 2 & 3 - 11 and up Tuesdays 7:00-8:00p $79/month

JAZZ

Mini-Jazz 5-6 yrs. Mondays 5:00-5:45p $61/month

Level 1  Combined - 7-10 yrs. Mondays 7:00-7:45p $61/month 

Level 2 & 3 Combined - 12 yrs. & up Tuesdays 6:00-7:00p $74/month

Level 4 - 14 yrs. & up Tuesdays 8:00-9:00p  (Teacher Permission Required) $79/month

LYRICAL

Intermediate 12 yrs. & up - Thursdays 8:00-9:00p $74/month

*Must be enrolled in a ballet or jazz class as well for technique*

Advanced 14 yrs. & up - Thursdays 7:00-8:00p $79/month

*Teacher permission required for those new to this class style & level*

POINTE - CLASSICAL VARIATIONS

Wednesdays  6:15-7:30p (Pointe 1 - Dancers on Pointe for less than 2 years) $91/month

Thursdays 8:00-9:15p (Pointe 2 - Dancers on Pointe for over 2 years) $96/month

Wednesdays 7:30-8:15p (Variations - Classical Ballet Choreography) $67/month

POMS

Mini Poms 5-7 yrs Wednesdays 5:00-5:45p $63/month​​

Mini Poms 5-7 yrs. Thursdays 5:00-5:45p $63/month

*Mini Poms will have a pom fee $22 at registration for Poms*

COMPETITION JUNIOR POMS 8-10 yrs. Thursdays 6:00-7:00p $103/month

COMPETITION JUNIOR POMS 11-12 yrs. Thursdays 7:00-8:00p $103/month

We will be taking these dancers to

2 regional competitions in the late Winter/Spring 2026.

Competition dates/locations will be shared once the class dancers roster has been finalized.

This class will be in the June 2026 ATBDA Showcase

**AUDITIONS FOR COMPETITION POMS WILL BE THURSDAY, AUG. 21st 6:00-7:00PM**

PERFORMANCE JUNIOR POMS 8-12 yrs. Wednesdays 5:45-6:45p $79/month

These dancers will be in the Showcase Performance Only 

*Performance Poms will have a pom fee $22 at registration for Poms*

TAP

Beginner/Intermediate 5 yrs. & up Tuesdays 5:00-5:30p - $51.00 

As much as we strive to offer classes to meet the ever changing dance communities we serve,

if you don't see something you are looking for, please contact us.  We may need to have a minimum number of dancers required or have instructor limited availability.  

However, we can offer a private lessons if needed based on instructor availability.

 

ABOVE THE BARRE DANCE ACADEMY

5308 West Elm St. (Rte. 120) McHenry, IL 60050  

call or text:  224-622-2768 

info@atbda.com

*Member of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce*  

**Member & Credentialed with Chicago National Association of Dance Masters & Dance Masters of Wisconsin* *

***Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio***

****More Than Just Great Dancing Affiliated Studio****

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