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2022 – 2023
Dance Academy Calendar
| August 4,5, & 6 | Dance Academy Fall Registration (Open House) Thursday – Friday 4pm -8pm Saturday 8am- 12pm |
| August 18 | Fall Registration Deadline |
| August 22 | Fall Classes Start |
| September 12 | Last Date to sign up for a solo or duet |
| September 5 | No Class Labor Day – Last day to register for fall classes |
| September 25 | Dance Academy Recital Fees/ Yearly Payments Due |
| November 12 | Final Recital Fee Deadline |
| November 13 -18 | Parent Participation week |
| November 24-28 | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 16 | Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal |
| December 17 | Winter Concert Recital |
| December 19 – Jan 2 | Dance Academy Winter Break |
| January 2-16 | Free Trial classes/observation week |
| January 16 | Registration deadline for Spring classes |
| March 20 -24 | Parent Participation Week |
| March 27-31 | Dance Academy Spring Break |
| April 23rd | Picture Day |
| May 11th | Dance Academy Classes End |
| May 12th | Spring Show Rehearsal |
| May 13th | Spring Show |
About the Dance Program
The Arts Castle Dance Academy offers professional instruction in a fun, non-competitive environment. We believe everyone should have an opportunity to dance. Our Dance Academy is unique in offering many avenues for students to learn and enjoy dancing, while working with a busy schedule and budget.
Dance Academy seeks to awaken the joy of dance in our students with a combination of quality technique and personal expression. We feel that this objective is best met within a supportive, family-friendly environment, open to dancers of all age and abilities, and cultivated by a nurturing, professional team of instructors. Ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling and combo classes are offered annually.
In addition, The Arts Castle Youth Dance companies provide additional performance opportunities for dedicated dancers. For younger dancers, The Arts Castle has Pre-Academy classes offered quarterly. Come join us and enjoy the art of dance!
About The Arts Castle
The Arts Castle is dedicated to nurturing the creative energies of residents of Delaware County and surrounding areas by offering full access to a variety of multi-arts experiences such as classes, workshops, performances, exhibitions, and special events.
The Arts Castle was founded with a grassroots effort by the community and for the community. We are recognized as one of Ohio’s premier community teaching centers for the arts. Join us by taking a class, visiting an exhibit, or participating in one of our special events.
Dance Academy Schedule and Description 2022-2023
MON
3:30 – 4:00
Combo 1
4:00 – 4:45
Intermediate Jazz
4:45 – 5:30
Intermediate Tap
5:30 – 6:15
Intermediate Lyrical
6:15 – 7:00
Intermediate Tumbling
7:00 – 8:00
Junior Company
8:00 – 9:00
Turns, Leaps, and Jumps
TUES
3:45 – 4:15
Jazz 2
4:15 – 4:45
Tap 2
4:45 – 5:15
Lyrical 2
5:15 – 6:00
Junior Musical Theater
6:00 – 7:00
Senior Musical Theater
7:00 – 8:00
Senior Company
8:00 – 8:45
Advanced Jazz
8:45 – 9:30
Advanced Lyrical
WED
3:30 – 4:00
Combo 2
4:00 – 4:45
Combo 3
4:45 – 5:15
Beginning Jazz
5:15 – 5:45
Beginner Tap
5:45 – 6:15
Beginning Lyrical
6:15 – 6:45
Beginning Tumbling
6:45 – 7:15
Teen Jazz
7:15 – 7:45
Teen Tap
7:45 – 8:15
Teen Lyrical
THUR
3:45 – 4:30
Advanced Tap
4:30 – 5:00
Ballet 1
5:00 – 5:45
Ballet 2 & 3
5:45 – 6:30
Boys Ballet
6:30 – 7:30
Intermediate Ballet
7:30 – 8:30
Advanced Ballet
8:30 – 9:30
Teen Ballet
Ballet & Pointe
Ballet 1
Miss Lauren
This class is for beginner dancers or dancers who have
completed combo classes.
No Prerequisite
Ages: 5-8
8/25/2022-5/11/2023 | Thurs., 4:30-5:00 PM | 30 min.
Ballet 2 & 3
Miss Lauren
This class is for beginner dancers or dancers who have
completed combo classes.
Prerequisite: 2+ years of experience
Ages: 6-10
8/25/2022-5/11/2023 | Thurs., 5:00-5:45 PM | 45 min.
Boys Ballet
Miss Lauren
This class is for beginner dancers or dancers who have
completed combo classes.
No Prerequisite
Ages: 5-10
8/25/2022-5/11/2023 | Thurs., 5:45-6:30 PM | 45 min.
INTERMEDIATE BALLET
Miss Lauren
This class is by teacher recommendation and is for students that have completed Ballet 1, and 2/3.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Ages: 8-12
8/25/2022-5/11/2023 | Thurs., 6:30-7:30 PM | 60 min.
ADVANCED BALLET
Miss Lauren
This class is by teacher recommendation only and is for
students that have spent several years in ballet.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Ages: 9+
8/25/2022-5/11/2023 | Thurs., 7:30-8:30 PM | 60 min.
TEEN BALLET
Miss Lauren
This class is for students new to the art of ballet and/or returning students that have taken a break from dance.
No Prerequisite
Ages: 12-18
8/25/2022-5/11/2023 | Thurs., 8:30-9:30 PM | 60 min.
Jazz
beginning Jazz
Miss Carrie
This is a class for dancers new to Jazz and have no previous experience.
No Prerequisite
Ages: 5+
8/24/2022-5/10/2023 | Wed., 4:45-5:15 PM | 45 min.
Jazz 2
Miss Jessika
This is a class for dancers who have completed beginning jazz and or have had at least one year of experience.
Prerequisite: 1+ year of experience
Ages: 6+
8/23/2022-5/9/2023 | Tues., 3:45-4:15 PM | 45 min.
Intermediate Jazz
Miss Jessika
This is a class geared toward the dancer who has had at least 2 years of Jazz and wants to start improving upon their skill levels.
Prerequisite: 2+ year of experience
Ages: 8+
8/22/2022-5/8/2023 | Mon., 4:00-4:45 PM | 45 min.
Teen Jazz
Miss Carrie
This is a class for those who are either returning to Jazz after taking time away from dance or who are starting out but are at least 12 years old.
Prerequisite: 3+ year of experience
Ages: 12-18
8/24/2022-5/10/2023 | Wed., 6:45-7:15 PM | 45 min.
advanced Jazz
Miss Jessika
This is a class geared for students with at least 3 years of Jazz and is a teacher-recommended-only class.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Ages: 10+
8/23/2022-5/9/2023 | Tues., 8:00-8:45 PM | 45 min.
Musical Theater
Jr. Musical Theater
Miss Jessika
This class is for students who are new to musical theater or have not been placed in Senior Musical Theater yet. Musical theater is a form of Jazz and Broadway-style with an emphasis on personality and acting out a character or a piece of music.
No Prerequisite
Ages: 6+
8/23/2022-5/9/2023 | Tues., 5:15-6:00 PM | 45 min.
SR. Musical Theater
Miss Jessika
This class for advanced dancers placed in Senior Musical Theater. Musical theater is a form of Jazz and Broadway-style with an emphasis on personality and acting out a character or a piece of music.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Ages: 12+
8/23/2022-5/9/2023 | Tues., 6:00-7:00 PM | 60 min.
Tap
Beginner Tap
Miss Carrie
This class is for dancers with little to no tap experience.
No prerequisite
Ages: 5+
8/24/2022-5/10/2023 | Wed., 5:15-5:45 PM | 30 min.
Tap 2
Miss Jessika
This class is for dancers who have completed combo class, Beginner Tap, or have at 1+ year of experience.
Prerequisite: 1+ year of experience
Ages: 6+
8/23/2022-5/9/2023 | Tues., 4:15-4:45 PM | 30 min.
Intermediate Tap
Miss Jessika
This class is for dancers with 2+ years of tap experience.
Prerequisite: 2+ year of experience
Ages: 8+
8/22/2022-5/8/2023 | Mon., 4:45-5:30 PM | 45 min.
Teen Tap
Miss Carrie
This class is for dancers new to tap or returning after a break from dance.
No prerequisite
Ages: 12-18
8/24/2022-5/10/2023 | Wed., 7:15-7:45 PM | 30 min.
Advanced Tap
Miss Jessika
This class is for more advanced tappers who have had at least 3 years of tap experience.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Ages: 10+
8/25/2022-5/11/2023 Thurs., 3:45-4:30 PM | 45 min.
Lyrical
Beginning Lyrical
Miss Carrie
This class is for dancers who are new to lyrical.
No prerequisite
Ages: 5+
8/22/2022-5/8/2023 | Mon., 5:45-6:15 PM | 30 min.
Lyrical 2
Miss Jessika
This class is for dancers who have completed Beginning Lyrical or have at least 1 year of experience.
Prerequisite: 1 year of lyrical experience
Ages: 6+
8/23/2022-5/9/2023 | Tues., 4:45-5:15 PM | 30 min.
Intermediate Lyrical
Miss Jessika
This class is for dancers with 2+ years of lyrical.
Prerequisite: 2 year of ballet experience
Ages: 8+
8/22/2022-5/8/2023 | Mon., 5:30-6:15 PM | 45 min.
teen lyrical
Miss Carrie
This class is for beginners or returning students that have taken a break from dance.
No prerequisite Ages: 12-18
8/22/2022-5/8/2023 | Mon., 7:45-8:15 PM | 30 min.
advanced lyrical
Miss Jessika
This class is for dancers with 3+ years of experience and by teacher recommendation.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Ages: 10+
8/23/2022-5/9/2023 | Tues., 8:45-9:30 PM | 45 min.
Combo classes
COMBO 1
Miss Jessika
This class is for children new to dance. Dancers are introduced to basic ballet and tap.
No Prerequisite
Ages: 3 to 4
8/22/2022-5/8/2023 | Mon., 3:30-4:00 PM | 30 min.
COMBO 2
Miss Jessika
This class is for dancers who have completed Combo 1. Dancers are introduced to basic ballet, tap, and tumble.
No Prerequisite
Ages: 4 to 5
8/24/2022-5/10/2023 | Wed., 3:30-4:00 PM | 30 min.
Combo 3
Miss Jessika
This class is for dancers who have completed Combo 2. Dancers are introduced to basic ballet, tap, and tumble.
No Prerequisite
Ages: 5+
8/24/2022-5/10/2023 | Wed., 4:00-4:45 PM | 45 min.
Tumbling Classes
Beginning tumbling
Miss Carrie
This class is for beginner tumblers.
No prerequisite
Ages: 6+
8/24/2022-5/10/2023 | Wed., 7:15-7:45 PM | 30 min.
intermediate tumbling
Miss Jessika
This class is for students who have mastered certain skills and will require teacher placement.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Ages: 8+
8/22/2022-5/8/2023 | Mon., 6:15-7:00 PM | 45 min.
Turns, Leaps, and Jumps
Turns, Leaps and Jumps
Miss Jessika
This class is open to all dancers wanting to work on their technique. This class is required for company dancers who are not taking a ballet class. Turns, Leaps, and Jumps class is a non-recital class.
No Prerequisite
Ages: 8+
8/22/2022-5/8/2023 | Mon., 8:00-9:00 PM | 60 min.
Company Classes
junior Company
Miss Jessika
Junior company is by teacher recommendation only and/or selected during tryouts. This class is for younger students who are serious about dance and are willing to stay focused and work hard during class.
All company dancers will be required to take Turns, Leaps, and Jumps or a ballet class but can take both. They are also willing to participate in any volunteer opportunities, parades, or performance opportunities that may be scheduled throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Placement Audition
Ages: 8+
8/22/2022-5/8/2023 Mon., 7:00-8:00 PM | 60 min.
Senior Company
Miss Jessika
Senior Company is by teacher recommendation only and/or selected during tryouts. This class is for students who are serious about dance and are willing to stay focused and work hard during class.
All company dancers will be required to take Turns, Leaps, and Jumps or a ballet class but can take both. They are also willing to participate in any volunteer opportunities, parades, or performance opportunities that may be scheduled throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Placement Audition
Ages: 12+
8/23/2022-5/9/2023 | Tues., 7:00-8:00 PM | 60 min.
Dance Academy Instructors
Carrie Blust
(Miss Carrie)
Carrie has been dancing for 18 years. She grew up in Sidney, Ohio and is currently residing in Delaware, Ohio. Carrie graduated from Bluffton University with a Bachelors in Education and currently is an Intervention Specialist. Carrie has been trained in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, lyrical, acro, modern, and musical theater. Carrie began dancing at Sharon’s School of Dance and later became a member of the Sidney Dance Company. Carrie is excited to be a part of the Arts Castle team and for the opportunity to share her love for dance with others.
Lauren Cox
(Miss Lauren)
Lauren has exclusively studied classical ballet for fifteen years. She has performed in several productions, including The Nutcracker, Aladdin, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, and Peter Pan. She loves all forms of dance and hopes to try new styles in the future. She teaches ballet to young students from her home, and is so excited to start teaching at the Delaware Arts Castle. She loves all things art and will be attending Columbus College of Art and Design in the fall.
Jessika Wickenheiser
(Miss Jessika)
Jessika is a dance instructor and choreographer who has taught in Lewis Center, Westerville and Sunbury area. At a young age Jessika had a passion for dance and began formal dance instruction at age 4. She enrolled at Dance Rhythms Studio where she studied ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics, lyrical and hip hop. As her dancing progressed she earned spots on the studio’s competition teams dancing in jazz, tap and lyrical competitions.
Jessika was also an award winning competition soloist in lyrical and contemporary dance. Jessika’s love of the performing arts expanded when she began studying voice. She performed for four years as a member of her award winning high school choir and performed in multiple church and community musical productions. She also danced and sang as a member of the award winning WHS Ensemble.
Jessika has also instructed adults and children as a certified Zumba and dance fitness instructor and lead classes throughout central Ohio for the last five years. Jessika currently resides in Galena Ohio with her husband and two sons. Jessika is excited to share her passion of dance and the arts, and to inspire a new generation of young dancers.