Adaptive Dance for Down Syndrome

To register for the Adaptive Dance classes, families must contact the School of Ballet Arizona at school@balletaz.org

Fall Registration:

• Registration for the Fall is now open and will close on September 8th. Late registrations will not be accepted.
• Families have until September 15th to drop out of the Fall session in order to receive a refund on the program.
• Tuition will be billed at time of registration.

Spring Registration:

• The Spring session will be from January 27th-April 13th. No class on March 16th for Spring Break, and no class on March 30th for Easter.
• Tuition will be billed on January 15th, 2024.
• If a student is not able to participate in the Spring 2024 Session, the School must be notified in writing absolutely no later than Monday, January 8th, 2024. Failure to notify us in time means you may be charged tuition for or the Spring session.

All classes take place on Saturdays at The School of Ballet Arizona (in-person)

Sessions run every Saturday during Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Class time: 9:00 am-9:45 am

Instructor: Michelle Reissig

Recommended ages: 5-8 years old

Tuition: $115.00

Focuses on the basics of controlled and coordinated movement – developing balance, coordination, stamina, and focus.  A caregiver must be present and attend each class with their student.  Class focus is on skill-building and stamina.

All classes take place on Saturdays at The School of Ballet Arizona (in-person)

Sessions run every Saturday during Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Class time: 10:00 am-10:45 am

Instructor: Michelle Reissig

Recommended ages: 9-12 years old

Tuition: $115.00

Builds on the concepts taught in AD 1 and incorporates more complex sequencing, longer dance periods, more traditional classical movements, and requires a higher amount of self-control.  Caregiver attendance is to be determined at the discretion of the instructor.  Class focus is on skill-building, technique mastery, and stamina.

All classes take place on Saturdays at The School of Ballet Arizona (in-person)

Sessions run every Saturday during Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Class time: 11:00am-11:45am

Instructor: Michelle Reissig

Recommended ages: 13-16 years old

Tuition: $115.00

Builds on the concepts taught in AD 1 and AD 2. This class incorporates complex sequencing, long dance periods, traditional classical movements, and requires a higher amount of self-control.  Caregiver attendance is to be determined at the discretion of the instructor.  Class focus is on skill-building, technique mastery, and stamina.

All classes take place on Saturdays at The School of Ballet Arizona (in-person)

This class is by audition placement only and at the discretion of the instructor.

Sessions run every Saturday during Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Class Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Instructor: Michelle Reissig

Recommended ages: 13-22 years old

Tuition: $135.00

Incorporates a more traditional classical ballet class progression with dancers beginning at the barre and transitioning to dancing in the center.  Students are expected to be able to self-manage, take verbal directions, apply corrections, and exhibit respect for the classroom, the instructor, other students, and the work.  Caregiver attendance is to be determined at the discretion of the instructor.  Class focus is on skill-building, technique mastery, performance-quality work, and stamina.

This class is for more advanced students. Please contact us for more information in regards to auditioning for this class.