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​​​2026 - 2027 Class Descriptions:

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*Technique class only​.  This class does not perform in the recital.

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All highlighted classes are FULL.​

 

Rhythm Evolution 

Instructor: Mr. Chris

Recommended ages for Monday’s class: 8 - 10 

Recommended ages for Thursday’s class: 11 - 16

 

Unleash your creativity and find your own style! Our Freestyle Dance class combines the latest music with exciting movement, allowing dancers to explore hip-hop, EDM, and commercial-inspired choreography while building confidence, musicality, and performance skills. Each class includes a warm-up, technique, freestyle exercises, choreography, and opportunities to improvise in a fun, supportive environment. Whether you’re new to dance or looking to expand your skills, this class encourages every dancer to express themselves and have fun.

 

Beginning Ballet

Instructor: Ms. Maddy

Recommended ages: 4 - 7

 

Jubilee’s Beginning Ballet class introduces young dancers to the foundational elements of ballet in a joyful and encouraging environment.  Through imaginative movement, musicality, and age-appropriate technique, children will develop coordination, posture, strength and confidence. This class will include gentle warm-ups, movement games, ballet technique, music exploration and an introduction to recital performance.  Whether your child dreams of the stage or simply loves to move, this class is a beautiful beginning to their ballet journey.  

 

Boy’s Ballet

Instructor: Mr. Sam

Recommended for ages: 8+

 

Designed exclusively for boys ages 8 and older, this class introduces and develops classical ballet technique in an encouraging environment. Levels will vary from Ballet Levels I - III based on technical evaluation.  Students will build strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, musicality, and body awareness while learning ballet vocabulary and foundational steps. The class also emphasizes athletic movement, including turns, jumps, and traveling combinations, while helping dancers develop confidence, discipline, and strong performance skills.  

 

Intermediate Tap

Instructor: Ms. Nicole

 

Recommended for ages: This class is designed for our teen/tween dancers with prior tap experience.  

This class will build on foundational technique to advance musicality, precision and rhythm.  This class will focus on more intricate and complex footwork while working on increasing our tempo.

 

Teen Jazz

Instructor: Ms. Nicole

Recommended for ages: Tween/Teen

 

This is an energetic and upbeat class that focuses on classic jazz technique.  We will focus on strength, flexibility and dynamic movement.  
 

Teen Musical Theatre

Instructor: Ms. Nicole

Recommended for ages: 12 - 18

 

Jubilee Performing Arts embraces the “triple threat” approach, helping students strengthen their skills in acting, singing, and dancing. This class develops strong performance technique while building confidence, encouraging ensemble collaboration, and preparing students for future auditions.

 

Advanced Tap 

Instructor: Ms. Nicole

Recommended for ages: This class is by invitation only.  

 

This class builds upon previously developed tap skills, with an emphasis on refining technique, increasing speed and stamina, and developing greater rhythmic precision.

 

Piano Lab

Instructor: Ms. Julie

Recommended for ages: 4 - 6

 

In Piano Lab, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of music and music theory through engaging keyboard-based activities.  Students will explore elements of pitch, rhythm, and music history while learning the basics of piano technique.  Fun games and hands-on exercises bring energy and creativity to this group setting.  No piano is required at home.

 

Ballet/Tap Combo

Instructor: Ms. Mary

Recommended for ages: 4 - 7

 

Jubilee’s Ballet/Tap Combo Class offers young dancers the best of both worlds; graceful ballet and energetic tap!  Both of these dance genres are combined into one lively and well-balanced class.  Designed for early learners, this class introduces the beauty of ballet technique alongside the rhythm and excitement of tap dancing.  Students will explore ballet basics to build strength, coordination and poise as well as tap fundamentals that teach timing and control.  With a blend of structure and imagination, dancers will have the opportunity to express themselves while developing musicality, body awareness and confidence.

 

*Ballet Workshop

Instructor: Ms. Mary

Recommended for levels: Levels III+

 

A favorite of Ms. Mary’s while growing up in Jubilee, this class gives dancers an opportunity for added support, encouragement and technique in addition to their leveled ballet class(es).  Perfect for dancers eager to grow in grace, discipline and expression. This workshop nurtures confidence and prepares students for the next season of their ballet journey.  Students will refine their technique, artistry and musicality while working on combinations and choreography tailored to their individual level.  Students must be taking at least one other Jubilee ballet class. 

 

Beginning Contemporary

Instructor: Ms. Mary

Recommended for ages: 7 - 12 based on experience, accompanying ballet class recommended

 

Beginning Contemporary introduces young dancers to the expressive world of modern dance, a style rooted in emotion, founded in movement and creative exploration.  Building on basic dance technique, this class blends elements of ballet, jazz and contemporary forms.  Modern dance emphasizes fluidity, breath and connection to music and space.  Students will learn foundational modern techniques while storytelling through movement.

 

Intermediate Contemporary

Instructor: Ms. Nicole

Recommended for ages: 10+ must be taking an accompanying ballet class.

 

Intermediate Contemporary builds upon the foundational skills and techniques introduced in Beginner Contemporary. Students will explore more complex movement combinations while developing strength, flexibility, musicality, body awareness, and expressive performance. The class emphasizes fluid transitions, dynamic movement quality, and the use of emotion and storytelling through dance.

 

Advanced Contemporary 

Instructor: Ms. Jojo

Recommended for ages: by invitation only, must be enrolled in a ballet class

This dynamic advanced contemporary class focuses on expressive movement, technical growth, and artistic development. Dancers will explore contemporary and modern techniques through floorwork, contractions, releases, and improvisation while developing emotional expression and personal style. Emphasis will be placed on strength, flexibility, control, musicality, and smooth transitions. This class is designed for advanced dancers seeking to expand their versatility and deepen their connection to movement both technically and artistically.

 

Ballet II

Instructor: Ms. Jojo

 

Ballet II is the second level in Jubilee’s progressive leveled ballet curriculum, designed to build upon foundational technique with increased focus on alignment, stretch, and musicality.  Students will continue to develop their vocabulary of ballet steps while refining posture, coordination and grace.  This level introduces more complex combinations at the barre and centre, preparing dancers for the demands of upper-level training.  Advancement to Ballet III is by instructor recommendation once the Ballet II curriculum has been confidently mastered.  

 

Ballet I

Instructor: Ms. Jojo

 

Ballet I is the first level of formal ballet technique beyond the introductory stage.  Dancers in this class begin structured training in classical ballet, focusing on proper alignment, vocabulary and foundational technique at the barre and in centre. Students must demonstrate mastery of Ballet I curriculum to progress to Ballet II, with advancement determined by the instructor.  Dancers ages 7 and up who are new to ballet may register for this class or schedule a placement evaluation to determine the best level.
 

Jubilee Youth Choir

Instructor: Ms. Julie

Ages: grades 2 - 12 or by invitation

 

Students in Jubilee Youth Choir will experience the joy of singing with friends as they participate in regular weekly rehearsals which will include engaging warmups, rhythm and solfege games, and performance preparation. Students will gain experience singing in unison and two-part harmonies, with occasional opportunity to sing in three-part harmonies.  Jubilee Youth Choir will perform at all Jubilee recitals and have occasional additional performance opportunities throughout the school year.

 

Jubilee Performance Company

Instructor: Ms. Caroline

Ages 8- 18 or meeting pre-requisites

 

Pre-requisite: Two full years of consecutive JPC experience or by audition.  Completion of a full year of Musial Theatre before auditioning. 

 

Our unique Performance Company is a musical theatre troupe dedicated to artistry, technique and professionalism in a genre that encompasses theatre, vocal arts and dance. JPC is well known within the community. We perform at local venues and community events as well as wider state events and theme parks dependent on the season. This is a full year commitment.  Students must be committed to practicing material at home for in class auditions and assignments. In addition, students must be enrolled in a minimum of one other Jubilee technique class and maintain excellent attendance and preparation. 

We strive to teach professionalism in Musical Theatre performance technique to prepare students for that field while giving back to our communities! JPC members carry the privilege and responsibility to represent Jubilee Performing Arts to our community and beyond. Please be sure to purchase the items listed below, we make our community debut early in the school year (October). 

Please see the JPC page of our website for dates and details. Each August, the JPC page will be updated to showcase information for the coming season. 

 

Thursday’s Storybook Ballet 

Instructor: Ms. Maddy

Recommended ages: 3+

 

This is your tiny dancer's first introduction to ballet and creative movement. When we dance, we tell a story and students will learn how we use dance, musicality and artistry to convey a story.  This class is ideal for children ages 3+.  Students will learn basic ballet technique as well as enjoy a brief story time in which they then turn the story into a dance with costumes. This class will also enjoy taking the big stage for the Spring recital!

 

Ballet III

Instructor: Ms. Jojo

 

Jubilee's Ballet III class is designed for dancers who have successfully completed Ballet II and are ready to deepen their commitment to classical ballet training.  This level continues our carefully sequenced curriculum, focusing on the development of strength, precision, musicality and artistry. In this level dancers will begin their introduction to turns in center and grand allegro. Students at this level are encouraged to begin enrollment in Pre-Pointe classes. 

 

Ballet V/VI

Instructor: Ms. Jojo

 

The Ballet V/VI curriculum continues to build on dancer’s foundation of classical ballet technique while developing more control, strength and confidence in their movement.  Dancers will work on more challenging combinations, turns and leaps as well as begin preparing for pointe work. These levels are combined as the curriculum directly builds on one another, with dancers digging deeper into the concepts and demands of the Ballet VI curriculum as they move through the class. Consistent attendance, focus and a willingness to be challenged are essential as dancers grow both technically and artistically at this level. Due to the expansion and intricacy of this curriculum this level takes a longer amount of time to work through and master. Students at this level are highly encouraged to enroll in Pre-Pointe/Pointe Fundamentals.

 

Tap III/IV

Instructor: Ms. Nicole

Recommended for ages: 7 - 13

This class is for those who have completed the Tap I/II curriculum.  

 

Tap III/IV is a class designed for dancers who have a solid foundation in tap technique. Students will expand their tap vocabulary while developing greater clarity, speed, rhythm, coordination, and musicality. The class will introduce more challenging steps and combinations, with an emphasis on precise sounds, proper weight shifts, and confident performance quality. Dancers will also build the strength and stamina needed to progress to more advanced tap work.

 

Elementary Musical Theatre

Instructor: Ms. Nicole

Recommended for ages: K - 5

 

Elementary Musical Theatre introduces students to the “triple threat” of performing: acting, singing, and dancing. Through engaging theatre games, vocal exercises, character development, and age-appropriate choreography, students will build foundational performance skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. This class helps young performers develop confidence, creativity, stage presence, musicality, and teamwork while learning how to bring a story to life onstage.

Designed for newcomers, the curriculum builds foundational performance skills, teaches stage presence, and boosts confidence through fun, story-driven choreography and vocal exercises

 

Tap I/II

Instructor: Ms. Nicole

 

Tap I/II introduces dancers to fundamental tap techniques and basic footwork in a fun, encouraging environment. Students learn core sounds like brushes, shuffles, flaps, and cramp rolls, focusing on musicality, weight shifts, and timing to build coordination and confidence.  This class also builds confidence, listening skills, and a strong technical foundation for continued growth in tap. 

 

Family Tap

Instructor: Ms. Nicole

Recommended for ages: All

 

Family Tap is an all-ages rhythm and movement class where children, parents, and other family members can learn and dance together. Participants will explore basic tap footwork, musicality, and fun tap routines while building confidence, coordination, and lasting family memories. No previous tap experience is required.The focus is on bonding and fun while using tap shoes!

 

Ballet VII/VIII

Instructor: Ms. Jojo

 

Ballet VII/VIII is an advanced-level class designed for dancers with a well-developed foundation in classical ballet technique. Students will continue expanding their ballet vocabulary while working through increasingly complex combinations that develop strength, stamina, coordination, musicality, precision, and artistry. Emphasis is placed on technical consistency, attention to detail, expressive movement, and confident performance quality. Dancers at this level are expected to demonstrate discipline, proper etiquette, maturity, and a strong commitment to their training.

 

*Pre-Pointe/Pointe Fundamentals

Instructor: Ms. Jojo & Ms. Riko

 

This class is designed to strengthen ballet dancers who are preparing to advance to Pointe.  Along with a recommendation from a Jubilee teacher, students must show physical readiness to begin their exciting Pointe journey.  Any established pointe students who desire extra technical training throughout the week are also encouraged to take this class.

 

Pointe/Advanced Pointe

Instructor: Ms. Riko

 

Pointe & Advanced Pointe is an upper-division class for mature ballet dancers who have received a teacher evaluation and recommendation. Students must demonstrate a strong foundation in classical ballet technique and terminology, including port de bras, épaulement, barre, centre work, and proper pointe technique. Dancers should have a well-developed ballet vocabulary and be able to execute foundational skills without teacher demonstration.

This class features increasingly challenging pointe combinations while emphasizing strength, control, alignment, musicality, choreography, and artistry. Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, discipline, consistent attendance, and a commitment to their ballet training. Enrollment in additional ballet technique classes is required.

 

Ballet IX/X

Instructor: Ms. Riko

 

Ballet IX/X is the highest level in the progressive ballet curriculum Jubilee offers. When a dancer is placed in this level it will be their placement until they graduate. Ballet IX/X is designed for mature, dedicated dancers who demonstrate an advanced command of classical ballet technique and terminology. Students will work through increasingly complex barre and centre combinations that challenge strength, stamina, coordination, precision, musicality, and movement quality. Emphasis is placed on technical excellence, sophisticated artistry, performance quality, and the ability to learn and execute advanced choreography with confidence.

Dancers at this level are expected to demonstrate discipline, independence, consistent attendance, and a strong commitment to their training. Placement requires a teacher evaluation and recommendation, and students must attend additional required ballet technique classes.

Saturday’s Storybook Ballet 

Instructor: Ms. Jojo 

Recommended ages: 3+

This is your tiny dancer's first introduction to ballet and creative movement. When we dance, we tell a story and students will learn how we use dance, musicality and artistry to convey a story.  This class is ideal for children ages 3+.  Students will learn basic ballet technique as well as enjoy a brief story time in which they then turn the story into a dance with costumes. This class will also enjoy taking the big stage for the Spring recital!