SBDCRC School of Dance

Classes for ages 2.5 and up. Multiple Performance Opportunities.

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.

Recitals

There 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

Location

Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreaton Center
14300 Minnieville Rd., Dale City, VA

Helpful Information

• Dress Code and Dance Supplies
• For questions, email us or call (703) 792-8673

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. Please submit the Dance form for more information.

Ballet Levels
Recreational Ballet 2: Mondays, 5pm – 6:15pm
Recreational Ballet 3: Wednesdays, 7:10 – 8:40 pm

Jazz Levels
Jazz 2: Fridays, 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Jazz 3: Mondays, 6:20pm – 7:20pm
Advanced Jazz: Mondays, 7:25pm – 8:25pm

Tap Levels
Tap 2: Wednesdays, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Tap 3: Mondays, 5pm – 6pm
Advanced Tap: Mondays, 6:05pm – 7:05pm

Lyrical/Contemporary Levels
Lyrical 2: Wednesdays, 5pm – 6pm
Lyrical 3: Wednesdays, 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
$50 December Recital Fee
$50 June Recital Fee

Dress Code Required

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.

Register for Adult Dance Classes

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. Please submit the Dance form 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 advanced pointework)
• Academy Pointe Foundations – Tuesdays, 6:20pm – 7:05pm (Requires additional approval)
• Progressing Ballet Technique 1 – Thursdays, 4:30pm – 5:30pm (Also available a la carte with approval from the Dance Coordinator, $52/month)
• Progressing Ballet Technique 2 – Wednesdays, 5:00pm – 6:00pm (Also available a la carte with approval from the Dance Coordinator, $52/month)
• Progressing Ballet Technique 3 – Wednesdays, 7:30pm – 8:45pm (Also available a la carte with approval from the Dance Coordinator, $58/month)

Jazz Levels

• Jazz 2 – Fridays 5:15 – 6:15pm
• Jazz 3 – Mondays 6:20 – 7:20pm
• Advanced Jazz – Mondays 7:25 – 8:25pm

Tap Levels

• Tap 2 – Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30pm
• Tap 3 – Mondays 5 – 6pm
• Advanced Tap – Mondays – 6:05 – 7:05pm

Lyrical/Contemporary Levels

• Lyrical 2 – Wednesdays 5 – 6pm
• Lyrical 3 – Wednesdays 6:05 – 7:05pm
• Advanced Contemporary – Fridays 7:40 – 8:40pm

Tuition Tiers

• Bronze - Ballet only: $95/month
• Silver - Ballet and 1 Elective: $122/month
• Gold - Ballet and 2 Electives: $135/month
• Platinum - Ballet and 3 Electives: $144/month
• Diamond - Ballet and 4 Electives: $153/month

Additional Information:

• $45 Non-Refundable Registration Fee
• $50 December Recital Fee
• $50 June Recital Fee
• Dress Code Required

SBDCRC School of Dance offers affordable, high quality Summer Dance Intensives for students training seriously in ballet and other styles of dance. Our intensives provide students the opportunity to take a daily ballet class, pointe technique (for those already approved for pointe), jazz, lyrical/contemporary, modern and Progressing Ballet Technique for conditioning. They will also learn choreography to present at the end of the intensive for families. Students will need to audition prior to enrollment. Please contact Michelle Geoghegan at 703-792-8673 or [email protected] for audition information.

Registration begins March 3:

Petit Dance Intensive (ages 10 – 17) $215 – August 3 – 7, 2026 ONE WEEK. 10:30am – 4:30pm M – F

• Minimum 2 years’ formal ballet training
• Daily ballet class with rotating classes in jazz, lyrical and conditioning
• Students will learn adapted choreography from classical ballets
• Advanced beginning/intermediate level

Premier Dance Intensive (ages 12 – 18) $400 – July 13 – 24, 2026 TWO WEEKS. 10:30am – 4:30pm M – F

• Minimum 4 years’ formal ballet training
• Daily ballet class with rotating classes in pointe, jazz, contemporary, modern and PBT for conditioning
• Students will learn excerpts from renowned classical and contemporary choreographic works
• Intermediate/Advanced level

Summer Dance Intensives are held at the SBDCRC School of Dance, located at the Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.

Meet The Dance Coordinator

Michelle Geoghegan
Office: 703.792.8673

Michelle 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 16 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, 2025 and 2026 contests. 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!

Tutu Toddler Dance: Any color leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers. Leggings and T-Shirt, skirts okay
Prima Preschool Dance: Any color leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers. Leggings and T-Shirt, skirts okay
Ballet Beginnings: Pink leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, skirts okay
Budding Ballet: Light blue leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, skirts okay
Pre-Ballet: Purple leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, skirts okay
Recreational Ballet: Any color leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, skirts okay
Pre-Academy Ballet 1: Black leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, NO skirts
Academy Ballet 2: Black leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, NO skirts
Academy Ballet 3: Black leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, NO skirts
Academy Junior, Advanced Ballet: Any solid-colored leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, NO skirts
Academy Senior, Advanced Ballet: Any solid-colored leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, NO skirts
Progressing Ballet Technique: Any solid-colored leotard, pink or black convertible/footless ballet tights, bare feet, NO skirts
Lyrical/Contemporary: Leotard, exercise shorts/leggings or black ballet tights, pink ballet slippers or lyrical shoes
Jazz: Any color leotard, black jazz pants or leggings, black jazz shoes
Tap: Any color leotard or fitted t-shirt, black jazz pants or leggings, black tap shoes
Adult Ballet: Any color leotard, any color ballet tights, ballet slippers. Leggings and fitted athletic attire okay!
Adult Tap: Any comfortable athletic attire, tap shoes
Adult Jazz: Any comfortable athletic attire, jazz shoes
Adapted Dance: Any comfortable athletic attire, jazz shoes encouraged, sneakers okay!
Boys Attire: Fitted T-shirt (white or black for ballet), black jazz pants/leggings, black ballet slippers/tap shoes/jazz shoes as needed

Additional Dress Code Requirements

• Ballet Academy and Pre-Academy Ballet: Hair MUST be in a well-secured ballet bun
• Other Dance Classes: Hair MUST be in a bun or ponytail
• Tight fitting warm-ups only
• No dangling earrings or excessive jewelry
• ***Skin tone ballet tights are also acceptable if preferred by students***
• Students must be dressed in full dress code, including shoes, by the start of each class
• Please call our Dance Coordinator, Michelle Geoghegan, if you have any questions! 703.792.8673

Locations to Purchase Dance Clothing

DanceSupplies.com (online only)
DancewearCorner.com (online only)
Online stores recommended for dance clothing only, not shoes – unless you are sure of the shoe size

Liesl’s Dancewear  
14073 Crown Ct., Woodbridge, VA 22193  
571-659-2937

The Cinnamon Tree Dance Shop
305 Spring Street, Herndon, VA 20170
703-435-3255

Helpful hints
•  It is best to go to a store and try shoes on, especially when finding shoes for the first time
•  Please do not purchase dance shoes from a non-dance retail store. They are not the proper shoe for the dancer or the floor surface
•  Do not purchase satin ballet shoes, only leather or canvas ballet slippers.
•  For Tap: online purchase is fine. The shoe is not as form fitting as jazz or ballet, so it is acceptable to buy online without fitting
•  Do not buy shoes one size too large so that your child can “grow into them”. For young dancers whose feet grow quickly – a slight pinch of fabric at the toe is acceptable, but should not be visibly too large
•  The drawstrings on the ballet slippers (the strings at the front)- MUST BE KNOTTED, TIED AND EITHER SNIPPED OFF OR SECURELY TUCKED INTO THE SHOE. The strings are functional and not a decoration. Unsecured shoes are a tripping hazard and cause multiple disruptions during class

Welcome to the Dance Program at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center, part of Prince William County Parks & Recreation. Our facility and staff are planning and preparing an exciting and fun year of dance.

We believe in providing quality training and instilling values such as cooperation, self-discipline, and respect in a nurturing and positive environment.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the information in this parent handbook. If you have any questions about policies or information contained in this handbook, please feel free to contact us.

Throughout the year we look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your feedback. We are always open to any thoughts or concerns regarding your dance experience and use this information to strengthen the program. It is our goal to provide a safe, caring, and enjoyable experience for all children enrolled throughout the school year.

The staff are excited to be working with you and your child this year. We realize that you have many choices for dance, and we thank you for choosing the Dance program at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Michelle Geoghegan  
Dance Coordinator  
[email protected] 
703.792.8673

Andy Moore  
Recreation Senior Specialist  
[email protected]

Rob Belcourt
General Manager, Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center
[email protected]

REQUIRED PARTICIPATION SKILLS

• Actively participate in planned activities
• Able to function within a 1:12 teacher/student ratio
• Does not require one-on-one supervision
• Able to understand, follow, and accept directions
• Takes turns and shares in a cooperative manner
• Respects others and their property

All children enrolled in Prince William County Parks & Recreation children’s programs agree to meet the established basic participation skills. The program manager reserves the right, on behalf of the agency, to terminate participation in the program if the child cannot follow the basic participation skills. Every effort will be made to provide appropriate modifications.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES

Frequent and open communications between staff and parents is key to a successful program. Please keep staff and the Dance Coordinator informed of any changes to personal information or schedule changes. Please provide us with regular feedback on any issues, complaints, or concerns. We will do the same by providing an opportunity for you to speak with staff one-on-one regarding your child’s development, behavior, adjustment, and needs.

Only Participants are permitted in the dance studios, no siblings or parents. Parent observations will be announced in advance.

Sign In/Out Policy
All participants must be signed in and out of the program with the class instructor. Students who are 12 and up have permission to sign herself/himself in and out of the program.

All students under 12 years old MUST be picked up and signed out by a guardian 16 and older. Students 12 and older may be picked up in the lobby area, NOT in the parking lot.

Dress Code
Students are expected to adhere to the Dance Program dress code, which can be found on this webpage.

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUNDS

Refunds/credits will not be given for absences, tardiness, early pick-ups, unanticipated calendar changes, closings due to weather conditions, or other emergency situations. If the center needs to cancel class due to teacher availability, we will make every effort to schedule a make-up date. Those who can’t attend a scheduled make-up class, or if a make-up date isn’t possible, will be issued a partial refund for the class.

100% of payment will be refunded if the PWC Parks & Recreation cancels a class session due to insufficient enrollment. If the participant chooses to withdraw from a class – a seven-day notice must be given and confirmed prior to the start of the class/program from which you are withdrawing. A $10 cancellation fee will be charged. Failure to give proper notice will result in the forfeiture of all fees.

CHILD PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE

Parent Observation Days
Parent Observation days will be announced throughout the year.

Limitations On Attendance
• Failure to pay fees as required
• Failure to complete all required registration procedures
• Failure to comply with program policies, procedures, and the code of conduct

Illness Policy
Please keep your child home for:
1.  A temperature over 100°F (must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning)
2. Recurrent vomiting or diarrhea
3. Any communicable disease

Make-Up Classes
Make-up classes are not available for non-academy student absences.

Dance Academy Students – Academy students are required to make-up any missed classes within two weeks. They can attend a make-up in a lower-level class and need to inform their instructor and the Dance Coordinator of the make-up.

Tardiness
Students are expected to arrive on time for class. Without proper warm-up provided at the beginning of the class, students cannot safely 
participate in more advanced movements that occur later in the curriculum. Therefore, if your child arrives more than 15 minutes late to their class, they will not be permitted to participate. However, they are strongly encouraged to stay and observe the class. For our younger students (under 6) who arrive more than 15 minutes late for class, classroom participation is at the discretion of the instructor.

Inclusion
Department of Parks & Recreation programs are inclusion-based activities. We make every effort to work with families to mainstream children with special needs into any of our programs. Based upon the request and/or modification being requested, participation will depend on such things as scheduling and/or contracting specialized staff, which could impact days/times of the program. Therefore, to create a successful and enjoy able environment for your child, it is preferred that your request be received at least 21 days prior to the start of the program. If you are requesting any type of modification for your child, you must submit a written request form to the program manager.

Inclement Weather and Snow Days
The SBDCRC Dance Program will not follow PWC Public Schools inclement weather closing. If the center closes, you will be contacted by email only. As a precaution, the best policy is to call SBDCRC at 703-792-8650.

We will make every effort to reschedule a cancelled class due to inclement weather.

CURRICULUM & STAFF TRAINING

Our instructors are hired based on skills, their ability to connect with children, and a love for dance. Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation takes teacher training very seriously. Our training includes compre
hension and testing of the curriculum as well as developing tools for teaching dance technique. Each instructor is required to attend training throughout the year.

Our 10-month program uses a set curriculum for each genre of dance with exercises to refine and fine-tune the dancer, so that each advancing level layers upon the level before. Utilizing a curriculum builds a strong foundation that prepares the student for the next level up in dance.

Instructors and the Dance Coordinator will provide level recommendations for the upcoming fall at the end of the current school year. Each classroom level has overlapping age ranges to allow for students to be appropriately placed by skill rather than age alone. Students may need to repeat a level for additional sessions, or an additional year, if they have not mastered the required skills 
to move up to the next level. More advanced skills require appropriate strength, stamina and ability to be correctly and safely developed. Instructors and the Dance Coordinator will always make the best level decision that 
allows for the continued advancement of the student while keeping their overall physical safety a priority.

 

PROGRAMMATIC FEES & OTHER INFORMATION

Payment and Late Fees
Introductory dance classes and additional non-recital dance classes

Payment is due at the time of registration. For cancellations/refunds, please refer to the policy under Withdrawals & Refunds.

Dance Academy and Intermediate/Advanced Year-Round Classes
Monthly tuition is due on the 15th of the preceding month and must be paid no later than the first of each month. We strongly encourage you to enroll in automatic payments. For monthly one-time payments, we accept cash, 
checks, and all major credit cards. Payments can be made on a walk-in basis at our front desk, over the phone, or online through the Parks and Recreation registration system. There is a non-refundable $45 Registration Fee due at the time of registration.

If payment is not received by the 1st of the month, a $15 late fee will be applied per enrolled child. If program payment is not made by the 10th of the month, your child may not return to the program until the balance is paid in full.

Recital Fees
For recital participating classes (Dance Academy, Year-Round Intermediate, Introductory Recital), each child will be charged a $50 Recital Participation Fee. Students must meet recital eligibility requirements to participate

The Recital Participation Fee is used to pay our instructors for all additional rehearsal and performance weekend duties, contributes towards the purchase of props, backdrops, sets, headpieces, costume pieces, etc. Additionally, it covers complimentary recital tickets and a video of the performance.

Returned Check Policy
A $50 fee is charged for all returned checks or automatic draft payment.
If a check is returned from the bank for insufficient funds, customers will then be given three business days to pay the balance by 1) cash, 2) money order, or 3) credit card. If after 72 hours the balance remains, your child will not be allowed to return until the balance is paid.

Fee Calculation
Monthly fees are calculated and then averaged for the entire school year. The total number of programmatic days throughout the school year are tabulated and divided evenly across each month of school to create a standard monthly price. We find that keeping the monthly cost the same is a consistent solution for families. Therefore, months with a smaller amount of programmatic days cost the same as months with more programmatic days. School holidays have already been taken into consideration and incorporated into the monthly fees.

Ill and Injured Children
If a child becomes ill or injured while at the program, the parent/guardian will be immediately contacted to have the child picked up not available, an emergency contact person will be called.

In an emergency, children will be cared for on site until they are picked up. If appropriate, the child will be transported to the closest emergency facility.

Child Abuse and Neglect
In accordance with the Code of Virginia and state law, Prince William Parks & Recreation staff are required to report all suspected abuse or neglect to the Department of Social Services. All suspected child abuse will be reported for investigation. Any suspicion of abuse or neglect will be reported to the  program manager immediately.