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Dance
Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center offers several high-quality dance classes for all ages and experience levels. From Beginner through Advanced levels, including our Dance Academy, our classes offer instruction for those just starting out and help experienced students work to perfect the art of dance.
Our dance program has instructional classes for ages 2.5 to adult in multiple genres including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical/contemporary, creative movement and adaptive dance. Classes are held once per week for our recreational programs. As students progress, they may be accepted into the Dance Academy for more advanced training. Our Academy requires that students take ballet twice per week, with the option to add additional elective classes in Tap, Jazz and/or Lyrical/Contemporary.
Our program is family-friendly and community-oriented, offering dance education, artistry development and a cultivation of a love of dance for all students.
With pre-approval of the dance coordinator, a potential student may attend a free trial class.
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- Introductory
Classes for ages 2.5 and up. Multiple Performance Opportunities.
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Our Dance Program runs from September to June with each class following set curriculum for a progression of learned skills. Beginner level classes are offered in sessions with payment due prior to the start of each session.
It is not required to register for the entire year but is highly encouraged for your child to get the most from the program. Registration closes after the second class during each session. Classes that do not meet the minimum requirement may be cancelled or combined. Dance classes may not be pro-rated. Students are expected to follow the program’s Dress Code. Dress Code is not required for the first class.
Students should complete at least one full year in each level. Level recommendations for the fall will be given for each student at the end of the school year.
RecitalsThere is a participation fee for each that includes a costume fee. Students must be enrolled in a recital participating class by the current season’s deadline, and remain enrolled in the same class to be eligible.
List of current dance classes offered available for registration
LocationSharron Baucom Dale City Recreaton Center
14300 Minnieville Rd., Dale City, VAHelpful Information
- Dress Code and Dance Supplies
- For questions, email us or call (703) 792-8673
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Year-Round Intermediate/Advanced Dance
Intermediate to Advanced level classes run without interruption from September to June, and provide students with two seasonal performance opportunities. Tuition is due on the 15th of the preceding month and no later than the 1st. There is a non-refundable $45 Registration Fee due upon enrollment. Automatic payment option available.
Classes that do not meet the minimum requirement may be cancelled or combined. Dance classes may not be pro-rated. Students are expected to follow the program’s Dress Code.
Classes have pre-requisites. Levels are based on mastery of technical skills, not age. Contact Dance Coordinator, Michelle Geoghegan, for more information.
Ballet Levels
Recreational Ballet 2
Mondays, 5pm – 6:15pmJazz Levels
Jazz 2
Fridays, 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Jazz 3
Mondays, 6:20pm – 7:20pm
Advanced Jazz
Mondays, 7:25pm – 8:25pmTap Levels
Tap 2
Wednesdays, 7:15pm – 8:15pm
Tap 3
Mondays, 5pm – 6pm
Advanced Tap
Mondays, 6:05pm – 7:05pm
Lyrical/Contemporary Levels
Lyrical 2
Wednesdays, 5pm – 6pm
Lyrical 3
6:05pm – 7:05pm
Advanced Contemporary
Fridays, 7:40pm – 8:40pm
Tuition and Additional Information
Ballet $58/month
Jazz/Tap/Lyrical $52/month
$45 Non-Refundable Registration Fee
$45 December Recital Fee
$45 June Recital Fee
Dress Code Required - Adult Dance
Adult programs run year-round. No recital. Dress code encouraged.
Adult Ballet 1
This beginner class focuses on learning the foundations of ballet technique, building strength, flexibility and stamina, and developing artistry and grace in movement. Dancers will begin with a ballet barre, and finish with combinations in the center and across the floor. Perfect for beginners or for those who are returning to dance after a long absence. Eligible for Adult Dance Punch Pass.
Adult Ballet 2
This intermediate ballet class will build upon skills learned in Adult Ballet 1 and will include more technically complex movements and combinations at the barre and in the center. Perfect for those who have mastered movements from Ballet 1, or current and/or former ballet dancers looking for additional training. Eligible for Adult Dance Punch Pass.
Adult Tap 1
This fun class will get you moving with beginner/intermediate tap movements and exercises. With a focus on rhythm and musicality, dancers will enjoy developing precision of movement during warm-up, and dancing short combinations in the center and across the floor. Eligible for Adult Dance Punch Pass.
Adult Tap 2
This intermediate tap class will build upon skills learned in Adult Tap 1 and will include more technically complex movements and combinations. Perfect for those who have mastered movements from Adult Tap 1, or current and/or former tap dancers looking for additional training. Eligible for Adult Dance Punch Pass.
Adult Jazz
This beginner level class will introduce jazz dance technique and style. Jazz combines classical ballet moves with influences from American pop culture. The class will focus on increasing strength and flexibility and teach dancers how to move in sharp, fluid and animated motions. Dancers will enjoy dancing to fun, upbeat music, while learning jazz isolations, center technique and working towards leaps, kicks and turns. Eligible for Adult Dance Punch Pass.
Adult Dance Punch Pass
Can't make it every week? Want to be able to take any adult dance class that fits into your schedule? This pass can be used for any offered adult dance class and is good for 60 days. 5 classes for $60 or 10 classes for $115. *Space in class is not guaranteed and is dependent upon weekly class attendance. Visit the front desk to purchase.
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Required ballet class twice per week. Students will learn from the Cecchetti syllabus along with a variety of other methods, including Progressing Ballet Technique, to create a well-rounded dancer. In addition to ballet, students may register for optional elective classes. Dance Academy classes run September - June and provide students with two seasonal performance opportunities. Students must be available for additional Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Tuition is monthly with payments due on the 15th of the preceding month. Automatic payment option available.
Approval required by Dance Coordinator to register. Contact Michelle Geoghegan at [email protected] for more information. Students are placed by technical level, not age.
Ballet Levels
Academy Ballet 2
Tuesdays, 5pm – 6:15pm and Fridays, 6:20pm – 7:35pm
Academy Ballet 3
Tuesdays, 7:10pm - 8:40pm and Saturdays, 9:15am - 10:45am
Academy Junior Advanced Ballet
Thursdays, 5:35pm - 7:05pm and Saturdays, 10:50am - 12:20pm
Must be approved for pointework
Academy Senior Advanced Ballet
Thursdays, 7:10pm - 8:40pm and Saturdays, 12:25pm - 1:55pm
Must be approved for pointework
Academy Pointe Foundations
Tuesdays, 6:20pm - 7:05pm, requires additional approval
Progressing Ballet Technique 1
(Available a la carte with approval from the Dance Coordinator, $52/month), Thursdays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Progressing Ballet Technique 2
(Available a la carte with approval from the Dance Coordinator, $58/month), Wednesdays, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Elective ClassesTap Levels
Tap 2
Wednesdays, 7:15pm – 8:15pm
Tap 3
Mondays, 5pm – 6pm
Advanced Tap
Mondays, 6:05pm – 7:05pm
Jazz Levels
Jazz 2
Fridays, 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Jazz 3
Mondays, 6:20pm – 7:20pm
Advanced Jazz
Mondays, 7:25pm – 8:25pm
Lyrical/Contemporary Levels
Lyrical 2
Wednesdays, 5pm – 6pm
Lyrical 3
6:05pm – 7:05pm
Advanced Contemporary
Fridays, 7:40pm – 8:40pm - Meet The Dance Coordinator
Meet The Dance Coordinator
Michelle Geoghegan
Office: 703.792.8673Michelle is originally from Batavia, NY. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA with a B.A. in Dance and Arts Administration. Through multiple master classes, workshops and residencies, she has worked with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, The Paul Taylor Dance Company, The Trey McIntyre Project, Bruce Marks, Laura Alonso, Kat Wildish and many other renowned instructors and companies.
In 2008 Michelle trained with the ConfiDance Foundation, a pre-professional program in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. There she worked with leaders of Netherlands Dance Theatre and the Dutch National Ballet including Maurice Causey and Krzysztof Pastor. She has performed with the Genesee Ballet Repertoire Company, the Lake Erie Ballet, The Mercyhurst Dancers and Dancin’ Unlimited Jazz Dance Company. Michelle was also a company member with Gin Dance Company for 12 seasons before retiring in November 2023, having also served as the Rehearsal Director from 2021 – 2023. In addition to performing, she has been teaching dance professionally for over 14 years.
Michelle was both a full-time instructor and Assistant Manager with Adagio Ballet School of Dance, was the Regional Director of Little People’s Creative Workshop of Northern Virginia, had previously founded and run a dance program for the YMCA of Alexandria, has taught ballet and contemporary master classes in her hometown, and is a substitute instructor with BalletNova Center for Dance. She was voted Best Dance Instructor/Choreographer in InsideNova’s Best of Prince William 2024 contest. Michelle also has an extensive background in Early Childhood Education, having been a Center Director with KinderCare Education for over 5 years. She founded her own ballet program, Ballet Beginnings at KinderCare, where she developed curriculum and taught classes for a few centers in the Alexandria district. She is thrilled to bring her passion for Dance Education to the Dale City Recreation Center!