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Ruth Page School of Dance

Dance Training for Every Age and Stage

Rooted in ballet and enriched by diverse dance forms, our curriculum builds strong, versatile dancers through expert instruction, creativity, discipline, and artistic expression.

Private Lessons

Ages 3-19

Ruth Page School of Dance

Explore programs by age and experience level to find the best fit. Review the curriculum for each level, or use Where To Start for guidance. Trial classes are also available for placement recommendations.

WHERE TO START

Trial Class

Not Sure where to start?

Try up to 3 classes before enrolling

Not sure which level is right? Take a trial class and our faculty will help place your dancer in the level that best fits their experience and goals.

Ages 3-7

Ruth Page Pre-Dance Program (PD)

Introduces young movers to the foundations of dance through age-appropriate movement, building coordination, strength, confidence, and a love of dance.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Pre-Dance 1

3 years · 45 min · 2x/week

Introduces 3-year-olds to music, movement, and beginning ballet concepts through age-appropriate activities that build body awareness, musicality, focus, and group participation.
Age 3: Placement is based on the dancer turning 3 by September 1

Pre-Dance II

4 years · 45 min · 2x/week

Builds on early movement foundations for 4-year-olds, strengthening coordination, spatial awareness, musicality, focus, and readiness for more formal dance training.
Age 4: Placement is based on the dancer turning 4 by September 1

Pre-Dance III

5 years · 60 min · 2x/week

Builds on early dance foundations for 5-year-olds through age-appropriate ballet concepts, musicality, body awareness, focus, and group movement.
Age 5: Placement is based on the dancer turning 5 by September 1

Pre-Dance IV

6 years · 60 min · 2x/week

Helps 6-year-olds strengthen ballet-based movement, coordination, spatial awareness, musicality, and classroom focus in preparation for more formal dance training.
Age 6: Placement is based on the dancer turning 6 by September 1

Basic Jazz

6+ years · 60 min · 2x/week

Introduces students to foundational jazz technique, rhythms, musicality, and classic steps through warm-up, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and center combinations.
Age 6+: Placement is based on the dancer turning 6+ by September 1

Basic Hip Hop

6+ years · 45 min · 1x/week

Introduces students to hip hop foundations, grooves, footwork, freestyle, and choreography through warm-up, technique breakdowns, across-the-floor progressions, and rotating street dance styles.
Age 6+: Placement is based on the dancer turning 6+ by September 1

Ages 7-19

Young Dancer Training Program (YDTP)

Provides rigorous, level-appropriate instruction to dancers. Participants gain the discipline, commitment, and consistency needed to advance with confidence. Emphasis is placed not only on technical skills, but also on the individual’s developing artistry.

Program curriculum

Beginner I

2.5–6 hrs/week · Pre-Dance is strongly recommended before enrolling.

Introduces students to ballet foundations, basic positions and steps, musicality, coordination, muscle control, classroom etiquette, and dance terminology through introductory technique exercises.
Placement is based on the dancer turning 7 by September 1.

Beginner II

3–6 hrs/week

Builds ballet foundations through memorization of positions, steps, and traveling exercises, with increased focus on body and spatial awareness, discipline, terminology, expression, and performance quality.
By placement or approximately 1+ years of ballet training recommended.

Beginner III

4.5-8.5 hrs/week

Refines ballet foundations through increasingly complex positions, steps, and traveling exercises, with greater focus on group movement, dance terminology, individual expression, and performance quality.
By placement or approximately 2+ years of ballet training recommended.

Intermediate I

6-10 hrs/week

Deepens dance technique through refined positions, steps, and traveling exercises with increasing complexity, while developing independent application of corrections, movement analysis, individual expression, and performance quality.
By placement or approximately 4+ years of ballet training recommended.

Intermediate II

7–12hrs/week

Develops polished execution of positions, steps, combinations, and traveling exercises with increasing technical and artistic demands, while strengthening independent correction, discipline, movement analysis, and personal artistry.
By placement or approximately 5+ years of ballet training recommended.

Intermediate III

8–14 hrs/week

Advances polished execution of positions, steps, combinations, and traveling exercises with increasing complexity and artistic demands, while developing independence, performance style, personal expression, and individual artistry.
By placement or approximately 6+ years of ballet training recommended.

Advanced

8–16 hrs/week

Advances dance technique through polished positions, steps, combinations, and traveling exercises with increasing technical and artistic demands, while developing independence, discipline, performance style, artistry, and personal expression.
By placement or approximately 7+ years of ballet training recommended.

Ages 17-25

Ruth Page Pre-Professional Dance Training Program (PDTP)

Serves as a bridge between studio training and a professional dance career. Dancers train and rehearse daily throughout the school year, focusing on refining Ballet and Contemporary technique in an international environment of performers, educators, and mentors. This program is designed for students who have completed high school and are preparing for a professional dance career.

PRogram CUrriculum

Classroom Studies

Approx 1 hr/week

Deepen their understanding of dance through history, lectures, discussion, research, and reflection while building healthy habits for sustainable training. Wellness education includes nutrition, mental performance, injury prevention, recovery strategies, and professional practices that support dancers’ physical, mental, and artistic well-being.

Technique Focus

Approx 11.5 hrs/week

Build the technical foundation needed for professional dance through Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Pointe, and Pilates/Conditioning. Classes strengthen alignment, coordination, musicality, flexibility, versatility, and movement efficiency while developing the stylistic awareness and physical discipline required for advanced training and performance.

Creative Practice

Approx 19.5 hrs/week

Explore movement through improvisation, choreographic exploration, collaborative creation, guest artist processes, and Final Project development. This work encourages students to build confidence as creative problem-solvers and artistic decision-makers while developing their individual voices as dance artists.

Performance Studies

+40 performance hrs

Develop as performers through rehearsals, repertory, and public performance opportunities throughout the program year. This work allows dancers to apply technical training, deepen artistic interpretation, experience professional rehearsal processes, collaborate with choreographers, and strengthen the communication, responsibility, and preparation skills needed for a professional dance career.

International Travel & Cultural Exchange

Approx 1 week

As opportunities are available, PDTP trainees may be invited to participate in international exchanges and collaborative projects with partner organizations abroad. These experiences broaden dancers’ artistic perspective, cultural awareness, and professional growth. Participation is based on program availability and other considerations; travel-related expenses are not included in tuition or scholarships.

Ages 16+

Ruth Page Adult Program

Offers high-quality, foundational toprofessional-level classes for dancers seeking technical training,community engagement, and wellness-based fitness classes.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Adult Basic/Foundations

Daily

Designed for students who are brand new to dance or looking for a slower-paced introduction to movement. Classes focus on basic vocabulary, alignment, rhythm, coordination, and confidence-building in a supportive environment. Available for Drop-In or Class Card Use.

Adult Beginner

Daily

Ideal for students with some introductory experience or those returning to dance after time away. Across styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and Afro-Cuban, students continue building foundational technique, musicality, body awareness, and confidence. Available for Drop-In or Class Card Use.

Adult Intermediate

Daily

Designed for dancers with previous training who are ready to strengthen technique, expand movement vocabulary, and deepen artistic expression. Classes support continued growth in alignment, rhythm, musicality, strength, flexibility, and stylistic understanding. Available for Drop-In or Class Card Use.

Adult Advanced/Professional

Daily

Offers challenging training for experienced dancers, teachers, and professionals seeking to maintain and refine their technique. Classes emphasize artistry, precision, musicality, versatility, stamina, and expressive performance quality across a range of dance styles to live accompaniment. Available for Drop-In or Class Card Use.

Ages 7-25

Ruth Page Summer Intensives

Two distinctive summer intensive programs: Summer Dance Bootcamp (SDB) and International Dance Experience (IDE)designed for dancers from beginner through professional levels. These programs challenge endurance, strengthen technical training, and expand artistic growth.

Program Curriculum

Summer Dance Bootcamp (SDB)

Ages 7–14 · 2 weeks

An exciting and engaging mini-intensive designed to help students keep their school-year progress and gain the extra boost needed to refine and advance their technique. The Bootcamp provides a supportive and fun environment, offering a diverse range of dance styles that cater to students from beginner to intermediate levels.

International Dance Experience (IDE)

Ages 11-25 · 4 weeks

A rigorous 4-week program designed to refine the technique and artistry of intermediate to professional-level dancers. The program features a global lineup of guest instructors and multicultural dance forms, in a multilingual setting. Ruth Page School of Dance conducts an international audition tour drawing dancers from around the world. All participants must complete an audition to be accepted into this program.

Ages 7-14

Ruth Page Keystone Dance Academy (KDA)

An after-school program that provides mentorship and support through dance training to students at Wentworth Elementary School. This program promotes physical well-being and creativity, while building confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.

program curriculum

Division I

Grades 1-4 · Private/partner-based program

Introduces younger KDA dancers to the foundations of ballet, jazz, modern, and choreography in a supportive, community-centered environment. Students build coordination, confidence, musicality, discipline, and creative expression while developing a strong sense of belonging.

Division II

Grades 4-8 · Private/partner-based program

Supports older and more experienced KDA dancers as they strengthen technique, artistry, and performance skills. Students deepen their study of ballet, jazz, modern, and choreography while building confidence, resilience, collaboration, and creative independence.

Ages 10+

Ruth Page Private Lessons

Private lessons for dancers ages 10 (Beginner III) through adults. Focusing on technique, artistry, auditions, competitions, choreography, performance preparation, or special events, helping dancers build skills and confidence with experienced faculty.

Private Lessons

Ages 10+ · Beginner - Adv/Pro Dance-Levels

Experienced instructors offer customized training in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, modern, and other styles. Lessons are scheduled based on instructor and studio availability. Available for individual or group dancers. Please allow up to two weeks for scheduling.