VDE School for Modern Dance

2025/2026 Class Listings

2025/2026 CLASS SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE (Aug 25- April 24):

Monday

  • 4:15-5:00 pm - Preschool-Kindergarten

  • 5:00-6:00 pm - 2nd-3rd Grade

  • 6:00-7:15 pm - 4th-5th Grade

  • 7:15-8:45 pm - Junior Company

Tuesday

  • 4:00-5:00 pm - 1st-2nd Grade

  • 5:00-6:30 pm - 7th-9th Grade

  • 6:45-7:45 pm - Adult Beginner Class

  • 7:45-8:45 pm - Adult Intermediate Class

Wednesday 

  • 9:30-10:30 am - Movement with Grace - Creative Aging

  • 10:30-11:15 am - Preschool

  • 11:15-11:45 am - Parent and Tots

  • 4:30-5:45 pm - 6th-7th Grade

  • 5:45-6:30 pm - Limitless - Dancers with Disabilities

Thursday 

  • 4:15-5:00 pm - Kindergarten - 1st Grade

  • 5:00-6:00 pm - 3rd-4th Grade

  • 6:00-7:15 pm - 5th-6th Grade

  • 7:15-8:45 pm 8-12th Grade

Scholarships are available for qualifying students of any age. Please contact Tiffany Childress at vdeyouth@gmail.com for more information.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

  • Limitless - Dancers with Disabilities (12+)
     Wednesdays 5:45-6:30pm
    A class designed for dancers with physical and/or mental disabilities or impairments. This class focuses on creativity and self-expression with the added bonus of strengthening and flexibility work.  This class is customized to the needs of the students and moves at the pace specific to those interests and needs.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Tessa Evans.

  • Preschool Creative Dance (3-5)
    Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 am
    Dancers discover how to move and stretch their bodies in new ways using rhythm, music, and imaginative improvisation. They experience jumping, hopping, spinning, changing levels, and simple patterns through space while stimulated by props, stories, art, poetry, and music.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Tessa Evans.

  • Preschool-Kindergarten Creative Dance (4-6)
    Mondays 4:15-5:00 pm
    Dancers discover how to move and stretch their bodies in new ways using rhythm, music, and imaginative improvisation. They experience jumping, hopping, spinning, changing levels, and simple patterns through space while stimulated by props, stories, art, poetry, and music.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Bethany Faux

  • Kindergarten-1st Grade Creative Dance (5-7)
    Thursdays 4:15-5:00 pm
    Dancers discover how to move and stretch their bodies in new ways using rhythm, music, and imaginative improvisation. They experience jumping, hopping, spinning, changing levels, and simple patterns through space while stimulated by props, stories, art, poetry, and music.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Tiffany Childress

  • 1st-2nd Grade Creative Dance (6-8)
    Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 pm
    Creative dance combines skill development and self-expression. Dancers will learn balance, body control, dynamics, and simple patterns through space while stimulated by props, stories, art, poetry and music.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Emily Alexander.

  • 2nd-3rd Grade Creative Dance (7-9)
    Mondays 5:00-6:00 pm
    Creative dance combines skill development and self-expression. Dancers will increase strength and flexibility through balance, body control, dynamics, and simple patterns. Dancers will apply the elements of dance: space, time, and energy. They will begin to work in groups to problem solve and express ideas through putting movement patterns together into dance phrases.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Bethany Faux

  • 3rd-4th Grade Creative Dance (8-10)
    Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm
    Creative dance combines skill development and self-expression. Dancers will increase strength and flexibility through balance, body control, dynamics, and simple patterns. Dancers will apply the elements of dance: space, time, and energy. They will begin to work in groups to problem solve and express ideas through putting movement patterns together into dance phrases.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Alyssa Luthi

  • 4th-5th Grade Creative Dance (9-11)
    Mondays 6:00-7:15 pm
    Dancers will learn basic modern dance technique, as well as expand creative development through improvisation and choreography. They will explore ways to express ideas using space, time, and energy, as well as increase performance skills.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Katie Anderson

  • 5th-6th Grade Modern Dance (10-12)
    Thursdays 6:00- 7:15 pm
    Dancers will learn basic modern dance technique, as well as expand creative development through improvisation and choreography. They will explore ways to express ideas using space, time, and energy, as well as increase performance skills.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Alyssa Luthi.

  • 6th-7th Grade Modern Dance (11-14)
    Wednesdays 4:30-5:45 pm
    Dancers will learn basic modern dance technique, as well as expand creative development through improvisation and choreography. They will explore ways to express ideas using space, time, and energy, as well as increase performance skills.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Tessa Evans.

  • 7th-9th Grade Modern Dance (12-16 yrs)
    Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 pm
    Dancers will experience an emphasis in modern dance technique and performance skills, as well as expand creative development through improvisation and choreography. They will become creative movers, critical thinkers, and collaborative workers as they explore ways to express ideas using space, time, and energy.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Emily Alexander

  • 8th-12th Grade Modern Dance (14-18)
    Thursdays 7:15-8:45 pm
    Dancers will experience an emphasis in modern dance technique and performance skills, as well as expand creative development through improvisation and choreography. They will become creative movers, critical thinkers, and collaborative workers as they explore ways to express ideas using space, time, and energy.
    This class includes performance opportunities in the fall and spring quarters.
    Taught by Bethany Faux

  • Junior Company (8th - 12th grade)
    Mondays 7:15-8:45 pm
    This class is for our invested dancers who are interested in a more rigorous atmosphere. Dancers will study modern technique, as well as ballet and jazz techniques. Dancers will learn and use appropriate dance terminology, study choreography from modern dance pioneers, choreograph, and develop a deeper understanding of improvisation. Dancers in Junior Company will also have more performance opportunities, will be invited to attend workshops with VDE company members, and will have the opportunity to work with guest artists. 

    Requirements for registration: dancer must be in 8th-12th grade and must also register for the 8th-12th Modern Dance class on Thursdays, or provide proof of additional dance classes at another studio. 
    Taught by Katie Anderson

  • Adult Beginner Modern Dance (18+)
    Tuesdays 6:45-7:45 pm
    This class is for anyone 18+ who wants to learn the basics of dance.  This class will focus on beginning dance technique, creative movement and improvisation, and contemporary and modern dance skills. No experience necessary. It’s never too late to discover a new passion or rediscover an old one.

  • In addition to full registration, we will also have a “Drop In” option of $9 per class.
    Taught by Ana Simkins

  • Adult Intermediate Modern Dance (18+)
    Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 pm
    This class will focus on intermediate and advanced modern dance technique, creative movement and improvisation, and contemporary and modern dance skills for ages 18+.
    Previous dance training recommended.

  • In addition to full registration, we will also offer a “Drop In” option of $9 per class.
    Taught by Ana Simkins.

  • Moving with Grace - Creative Aging Through Modern Dance (Seniors & Adults)
    Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am
     This class is designed specifically to provide an adaptive approach to adults who want to learn the basics of modern dance with a specialized emphasis on creative aging through movement and self expression. A gentle-paced class for all levels that teaches basic modern dance technique, breath, and improvisation. Chairs will be available for movement adaptations. No experience necessary.  It’s never too late to discover a new passion or rediscover an old one.
    Taught by Tessa Evans.