Fort Dance

Classes & descriptions by age

Programs at Fort Dance run from our youngest dancers in Foundations through pre-professional High School training, with camps, community events, and artist development woven through the season.

  • A young dancer in a navy leotard and light blue tutu standing in first position with arms raised overhead in a circle, on a stage with a black backdrop.

    Foundations

    Ages 2 to 5

    Where young dancers begin developing confidence, coordination, classroom skills, and a love of dance.

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  • A young dancer in a magenta top and black pants in a standing side stretch, holding her raised foot overhead, against a white backdrop.

    Elementary

    Ages 5 to 10

    Focused training for young dancers ready to expand their technique, artistry, and commitment.

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  • A young dancer with long red hair in a white top and black shorts in a deep lunge, one arm curved overhead, against a white backdrop.

    Middle School

    Ages 11 to 14

    Where dedicated dancers refine their technique, expand their artistry, and grow as collaborative performers.

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  • A dancer in a black top and navy leggings captured mid-leap, arching backward with arms and one leg reaching overhead, against a gray backdrop.

    High School

    Ages 14 to 18

    Where advanced dancers refine their craft, expand their artistry, and train with intention.

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  • Four mothers in casual neutral clothing sitting on a wooden bench in a sunlit dance studio lobby, chatting and laughing over coffee

    Mom Yoga & Play Group Events

    For families

    Thoughtfully curated classes and events that bring families together through movement, play, and community.

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2026 to 2027 Weekly Schedule

August 17, 2026 to May 28, 2027. Ages 2 to 18; ages may vary with experience. Schedule as of October 1 and subject to change.

Fort Dance 2026 to 2027 weekly class schedule as of October 1, Tuesday through Thursday, listing class names, ages, and times by day, color coded by level: Foundations, Elementary, Middle School, Mixed Levels, and High School

Tuition

Monthly tuition for our summer session is based on the total weekly class hours per dancer.

Weekly Hours Monthly Tuition
0 hr 45 min$75
1 hr$85
1 hr 30 min$115
2 hr$145
2 hr 30 min$165
3 hr$185
3 hr 30 min$203
4 hr$220
4 hr 30 min$235
5 hr$250
5 hr 30 min$265
6 hr$280
6 hr 30 min$303
7 hr+ (unlimited)$325

A $50 registration fee applies to new members.

A Different Approach to Performance

At Fort Dance, we believe dancers grow best through consistent training, intentional mentorship, and meaningful performance opportunities, not months spent preparing for a single recital.

Rather than centering our season around one large production, we prioritize year-round growth, technical development, and artistry inside the classroom. This allows dancers to continue progressing consistently without losing valuable training time to recital preparation.

Our Foundations Program (ages 2 to 5) will conclude the season with a simple, joyful end-of-year showcase celebrating all they’ve learned throughout the year.

Dancers seeking additional performance opportunities are invited to pursue placement within Fort Dance Company through an evaluation process. Company dancers may participate in conventions, competitions, community performances, creative projects, and an end-of-year concert.

We also believe performance experiences should feel purposeful and worthwhile. Families are not expected to purchase expensive costumes that are worn once, and dancers are not pulled away from weeks of training to rehearse for a single performance.

Our goal is to create a healthy, artist-driven environment where dancers can train consistently, perform meaningfully, and develop a lifelong love for dance.