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Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center offers several high-quality dance classes for all ages and experience levels. From beginner to Year-Round Intermediate to our Dance Academy for advanced students, our classes offer dance instruction for those just starting out and help experienced students to perfect the art of dance.
Our dance program has instructional classes for ages 2 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 instruction for those just starting out, and helping experienced students cultivate the art of dance.
With pre-approval of the dance coordinator, a potential student may attend a free trial class.
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- Beginner
Classes for Toddlers to Adults. 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.
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
- Intermediate
Year-Round Intermediate Dance
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Intermediate to Advanced level classes run without interruption from September to June, and provide students with two seasonal performance opportunities. Tuition is monthly with payments due on the 1st of each month. 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
(Pre-Requisite: Recreational Ballet 1 or equivalent)
Mon. 7:25-8:40pm
Jazz Levels
Jazz 2
(Pre-Requisite: Jazz 1 or equivalent)
Fri. 5:00-6:00pm
Jazz 3
(Pre-requisite: Jazz 2 or equivalent)
Fri. 6:20-7:20pm
Tap Levels
Tap 2
(Pre-requisite: Tap 1 or equivalent)
Wed. 7:15-8:15pm
Tap 3
(Pre-requisite: Tap 2 or equivalent)
Mon. 6:05-7:05pm
Lyrical/Contemporary Levels
Lyrical 2 (Pre-requisite: Lyrical 1 or equivalent)
Wed. 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Lyrical 3 (Pre-requisite: Lyrical 2 or equivalent)
Wed. 6:05-7:05pm
Advanced Contemporary (Pre-Requisite: Lyrical 3)
Fri. 7:20-8:20pm
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 - Advanced
Dance Academy
Serious training for advanced students
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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 from our Intermediate Dance Program offerings.
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 the 1st of each month. 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.
Approval required by Dance Coordinator to register. Contact Michelle Geoghegan for more information. Students are placed by technical level, not age.
Ballet Levels
Academy Ballet 2
Tues. 5:35-6:50pm/Fri. 6:20-7:35pm
Academy Ballet 3
Tues. 7:00-8:30pm/Sat. 9:15-10:45am
Academy Junior Advanced Ballet
Must be approved for pointework
Thurs. 5:30-7:00pm/Sat. 10:50am-12:20pm
Academy Senior Advanced Ballet
Must be approved for advanced pointework
Thurs. 7:05-8:35pm/Sat. 12:25-1:55pm
Academy Beginner Pointe
Requires additional approval
Fri. 7:45-8:15pm
Progressing Ballet Technique
Must be enrolled in Academy Junior Advanced Ballet or Academy Senior Advanced Ballet
Wed. 7:30-8:30pm
Elective Classes
(See schedule in Dance Programming)
Tap 2 • Tap 3 • Jazz 2 • Jazz 3 • Lyrical 2 • Lyrical 3
Advanced Contemporary
Additional Information
$45 Non-Refundable Registration Fee
$45 December Recital Fee
$45 June Recital Fee
Dress Code Required
TUITION TIERS
Bronze - Ballet only $95.00/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 - Adult Classes
Adult dance classes at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center provide a fun and safe environment to get you moving! Each week, we introduce foundational elements of dance technique and style. You will learn how to build strength, flexibility and stamina, develop precision of movement and creative expression. Our fun classes are designed to get you moving and focus on rhythm and musicality. Our Adult Program runs year-round. Classes are offered in sessions with payment due prior to the start of each session. Can’t make it every week? Our adult dance punch pass can be used for any offered adult dance class and is good for 60 days.
Adult Ballet 1
This 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 former adult ballet dancers! 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.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.
Adult Modern
This class will introduce foundational elements of Modern dance technique and style. Modern is a grounded dance form and has a broader focus on the torso, flexibility of the spine, and emphasizes expression through movement. Dancers will participate in floorwork, technique of contraction and release, fluidity of movement, level changes, improvisation and creative expression. 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 - 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 is currently in her 12th season with Gin Dance Company, a regional contemporary dance company in the DC Metro Area and was promoted to Rehearsal Director of the company in 2021. She has been teaching dance professionally for over 12 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. Michelle 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!