Summer 2026 June 15 - August 9
Toddler and Children's Classes
classes are currently In Person
WEE DANCE
Join our littlest ones in their exuberant exploration of space, shapes, energy, motion and meaning with lots of interactive props. For 2-3 year olds, having a parent or caregiver join in makes them all the more confident and ready for funl!
Keikidance
Keikidancers love moving in unison, stretching, balancing, skipping, running and jumping like cats as they go from circle time to standing to moving across our spacious studio. We introduce basic ballet terminology, create movement patterns and practice memory retention in an atmosphere of fun exploration and structure. Great for 4-5 year olds and even 6 year olds with no prior training. They also get to perform in our annual production!
Preballet
For those age six to eight years of age who are ready to begin working on the fundamentals of classical ballet technique including body alignment, turnout, and careful execution of basic exercises. This is the first time they stand at the barre, practice center exercises and move across the floor in rhythmic patterns. The joy of movement is still emphasized. Twice weekly recommended.
Youth Classes
classes are currently In Person
Ballet 1
Beginners age 8 and older are ready for longer sessions of basic technique with an emphasis on building balance, strength, facility and artistic expression. Twice weekly required. Three times weekly recommended.
Ballet 2
Beginning Intermediate level technique for those successfully attaining skills taught in Ballet 1. More exercises, longer sequences, quicker movements, more turns, bigger jumps and increased strength and facility taught at this level. Three times weekly required.
Ballet 3
Advanced Intermediate technique with pointe work. Minimum 3 technique classes/week .
Ballet 4-5
Advanced level technique. Entrance by instructor approval.
Pointe 1,2
Beginning pointe class: Must be taken with 3 ballet technique classes level 3 or higher. Mat conditioning class required.
Pointe 3
Intermediate/Advanced pointe class. Entrance by instructor's approval.
ADVANCED POINTE & VARIATIONS
Advanced ballet class focused on learning of variations and repertoire with an emphasis on pointe technique, artistry, and performance skills. Entrance by instructor's approval. For Ballet 4-5 students only
Dance Conditioning
Exercise class for alignment, core strength and body flexibility based on yoga, stretching, strengthening, and the Pilates method. Required for Pointe study.
Jazz 1
Beginning jazz dance to contemporary pop, rock and jazz for students ages 8 and older. Pre-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Ballet 1 required.
Jazz 2
Intermediate jazz with a more contemporary bend including more floor work. Pre-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Ballet 2 required.
Jazz 3
Intermediate/Advanced jazz. Pre-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Ballet 3 required.
Contemporary
Intermediate/Advanced contemporary movement for teens. Instructor Regina Ahlgren. Pre-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Ballet 4 required.
ADULT CLASSES
ALL CLASSES ARE CURRENLTY OFFERED In Person
*Adult Beginning | $21 (including tax) in studio
Adult ballet for those with minimal or NO prior training. Call to inquire .Instructor: Lindsay Kosasa (Fridays), Jenny Riley-Doyle (Sundays)
Adult Ballet 1-2 | $21 (including tax) in studio
Beginning/Intermediate level technique. Instructor: TBD (Mondays), Jenny Riley-Doyle (Sundays)
Adult Ballet 3-4 | $21 (including tax) in studio
Intermediate/Advanced level technique. Instructors: Therese Wendler (Tuesday Evenings), Jacob Seltzer-Rios (Monday and Wednesday Mornings), Greg Zane (Thursday Mornings) Sunday Morning Rotation: Jacob Seltzer-Rios, Christine Kaminski, Greg Zane, Jenny Riley-Doyle
Adult Pointe | $21 (including tax) in studio
Beginning Pointe for adult dancers. Barre and floor work building foot strength, flexibility, and vertical alignment, with center movement as deemed appropriate. Class may be taken without pointe shoes for feet and ankle strengthening purposes. Prerequisite: Former or current ballet training. Instructor: Therese Wendler
Adult Contemp | $21 (including tax) in studio
Intermediate/Advanced movement for adults. Instructor: Jose Silva
LATE FEE POLICY
Adult class students MUST REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF CLASS! This is necessary in order for the system to accurately reflect the class attendance and for our instructors to receive the correct compensation for their classes. There is a late fee of $5 for anyone who does not register online before the start of class.
Dress Code
ballet or work out clothing (form fitting preferred) and ballet slippers or appropriate footwear, jazz shoes or half soled shoes. ***socks are okay for first time class, please no fabric softener used on them***
*All adult classes are on-going. Registration is online and must be done no later than 12:00pm (noon) the day of class.
Email or call: managingdirector@queenemmaballet.com 808-735-6553 with questions.
TUITION
Tuition is paid in advance. There is a processing fee of $20 for any returned checks and refunds are allowed only in case of prolonged illness.