UAC Performance Academy

Five young girls in ballet attire posing with a ballet barre, wearing pink leotards and tights, smiling at the camera.

DIRECTOR: Jamie Giles        

The mission of Preparatory Academy is to experience dance within a team atmosphere. Learn new movement vocabulary and build confidence.
Ages: 4–5 years old

  • Requirements: 1 day/week (1.5 hours) - Ballet 1 and Preparatory Academy Rehearsal

  • Routines: Jazz routine

  • Competitions: 1 – Step-up Dance Competition

  • All-inclusive 9-month tuition includes: $135/month Includes: required classes (1.5 hrs/week), costumes, competition fees, team jacket, team photoshoot, competition earrings, Winter Showcase, Competition Showcase, and Year-end Concert Performance.
    Class Tuition is charged on the 5th and remaining monthly balance is charged on the 20th of each month.

  • All-inclusive tuition does not include: class attire, dance shoes, performance make-up, $50 registration fee per family and audition fees.

  • Additional classes offered with additional class fees: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Tumbling.

Preparatory Academy

Group of young girls in black dance outfits sitting on a bench, joyfully throwing red pom-poms into the air inside a bright room with large windows.

The mission of Tiny Academy is to work as a team, build confidence and have fun! The dancers will focus on learning new technique and expanding their dance vocabulary.
Ages: 5–7 years old

  • Requirements: 2 days/week (3.25 hours) - Ballet 2, Turns 2, and Tiny Academy Rehearsals

  • Routines: Jazz routine and Mini Production

  • Competitions: 2 – Step-up Dance Competition, TBD

  • Convention: 2-day local dance convention

  • All-inclusive 9-month tuition includes: $247/month Includes: required classes (3.25 hrs/week), costumes, competition fees, team jacket, team photoshoot, competition earrings, Winter Showcase, Competition Showcase, and Year-end Concert Performance.
    Class Tuition is charged on the 5th and remaining monthly balance is charged on the 20th of each month.

  • All-inclusive tuition does not include: class attire, dance shoes, performance make-up, $50 registration fee per family and audition fees.

  • Additional classes offered with additional class fees: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Tumbling.

Tiny Academy

Three young girls dressed in matching black, white, and red outfits performing a synchronized dance jump against a white background.

The mission of Petite Academy is to try new styles of dance, focus on technique, and teamwork. The dancers will be prepared to accept a challenge, have fun, work hard, and build self-confidence.
Ages: 7–9 years old

  • Requirements: 2-3 days/week (5.5 hours) – Ballet 3, Turns 3, and Petite Academy Rehearsals

  • Routines: Ballet routine, Jazz routine, and Mini Production

  • Competitions: 2 – Step-up Dance Competition, TBD

  • Convention: 2-day local dance convention

  • All-inclusive 9-month tuition includes: $330/month Includes: required classes (5.5 hrs/week), costumes, competition fees, team jacket, team photoshoot, competition earrings, Winter Showcase, Competition Showcase, and Year-end Concert Performance.
    Class Tuition is charged on the 5th and remaining monthly balance is charged on the 20th of each month.

  • All-inclusive tuition does not include: class attire, dance shoes, performance make-up, $50 registration fee per family and audition fees.

  • Additional classes offered with additional class fees: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Tumbling.

Petite Academy

A group of kids wearing black outfits and red glasses posing playfully in front of a large window.

The mission of Mini Academy is to have the opportunity to learn new styles of dance, focus on the details, and explore performance quality. The dancers focus on working as a team and gaining confidence on stage.
Ages: 9–11 years old

  • Requirements: 2-3 days/week (6.25 hours) – Ballet 4A, Jazz 4A, Turns 4, and Mini Academy Rehearsals

  • Routines: Ballet routine, Jazz routine, and Mini Production

  • Competitions: 2 – Step-up Dance Competition, TBD

  • Convention: 2-day local dance convention

  • All-inclusive 9-month tuition includes: $365/month Includes: required classes (6.25 hrs/week), costumes, competition fees, team jacket, competition earrings, Competition Showcase, and Year-end Concert Performance.
    Class Tuition is charged on the 5th and remaining monthly balance is charged on the 20th of each month.

  • All-inclusive tuition does not include: class attire, dance shoes, performance make-up, $50 registration fee per family and audition fees.

  • Additional classes offered with additional class fees: Hip-Hop, Tap, Tumbling, and Dancer’s Conditioning.

Mini academy

Three young women stand barefoot, wearing black athletic outfits with matching hats featuring feather decorations, posing against a white background.

The mission of Elite Academy is to be exposed to several different styles of dance and have the opportunity to work with guest choreographers. The dancers will explore their artistry, movement quality, accept challenges, and build self-confidence.
Ages: 11–14 years old

  • Requirements: 2-3 days/week (6.25 hours) – Ballet 5A, Turns 5, and Elite Academy Rehearsals

  • Routines: Contemporary routine, Jazz routine, and Extended Line

  • Competitions: 2 – Step-up Dance Competition, TBD

  • Convention: 2-day local dance convention

  • All-inclusive 9-month tuition includes: $365/month Includes: required classes (6.25 hrs/week), costumes, competition fees, team jacket, team photoshoot, competition earrings, Competition Showcase, and Year-end Concert Performance.
    Class Tuition is charged on the 5th and remaining monthly balance is charged on the 20th of each month.

  • All-inclusive tuition does not include: class attire, dance shoes, performance make-up, $50 registration fee per family and audition fees.

  • Additional classes offered with additional class fees: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Tumbling, and Dancer’s Conditioning.

Elite Academy