Comprehensive Division
2024/2025 Season Dates:
September 7th - June 2nd
Holidays:
Thanksgiving Break: November 25th - December 1st
Winter Break: December 16th - January 5th
Martin Luther King Jr Day: Monday, January 20th
Spring Break: March 31st-April 13th
Memorial Day Weekend: May 24th-May 26th
*CVDA is opening the season on a Saturday to make up for being closed Memorial Day weekend and will also be open Monday, June 2nd as a make up for closing Memorial Day
Showcase Dates
Friday June 6 - Sunday June 8th 2025 at the Carpenter Theatre
*All classes in the children’s division will only perform their Showcase routine in one show.
To order class apparel, follow the link below and select your class in the drop down menu. If you do not wish to order online, please visit Ellman’s Dancewear in Richmond.
level 1
Ballet 1
(Recommended to take ballet 2-3 times a week)
Tuesday 4:15pm-5:15pm (Gin)
Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm (Anne)
Saturday 1:30pm-2:30pm (RJ)
Note- Beginning Ballet or a placement is required to register for Ballet 1.
Jazz 1
Tuesday 5:15pm-6:15pm (Erin)
Note- Intro to Jazz or a placement is required to register for Jazz 1.
Tap Basics (no experience necessary)
Monday 5:00pm-6:00pm (Karen)
or
Tap 1
Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm
Contemporary 1
Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm (Erin)
Note- Intro to Contemporary or a placement is required to take Contemporary 1
Dance Acro
Monday 7:00pm-8:00pm (Mari) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Hip Hop Intro/1
Friday 6:00pm-7:00pm (Stacy)
Saturday 3:30pm-4:30pm (Ainsley)
Strength and Conditioning
Saturday 12:30pm - 1:30pm (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Acting
Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm (Misha) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Beginning Company
Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm (Anne)
Note- Must be enrolled in Intro to Ballet or Ballet Level 1 at CVDA once a week (Jazz is also recommended)
level 2
Ballet 2
Monday 4:00pm-5:00pm (Gin)
Wednesday 4:45pm-5:45pm (RJ)
Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm (RJ) *Technique Only
(2-3 classes per week recommended for Ballet 2)
Note- Ballet 1 or a placement is required to register for Ballet 2.
Jazz 2
Monday 5:00pm-6:00pm (Abigail)
Note- Jazz 1 or a placement is required to register for Jazz 2.
Tap Basics (no experience necessary)
Monday 5:00pm-6:00pm (Karen)
or
Tap 1
Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm
Contemporary 2
Wednesday 3:45pm-4:45pm (RJ)
Note- Contemporary 1 or a placement is required to register for Contemporary 2.
Hip Hop 2/3
Tuesday 4:45pm-5:45pm (Abbi)
Acting
Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm Misha *In showcase but no costume fee
Dance Acro
Monday 7:00pm-8:00pm (Mari) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Strength and Conditioning
Saturday 12:30pm-1:30pm (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Junior Company
Saturday 3:30pm-4:30pm (Anne)
Note- Must be enrolled in Ballet Level 2 or 3 at CVDA once a week (More than 1 ballet class a week and a jazz class are highly recommended.)
Level 3
Ballet 3
Monday 5:00pm-6:00pm (Gin)
Wednesday 4:15pm-5:45pm (Anne)
Friday 4:30pm-5:30pm (Anne) *Pre Pro - must be enrolled in 3 other ballet classes (Technique only/no showcase dance)
Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm (RJ) *Technique Only
(3 classes per week recommended for Ballet 3)
Note- Ballet 2 or a placement is required to register for Ballet 3.
Pre Pointe
Monday 6:00pm-6:45pm (Mari)
(3 ballet classes recommended in addition to Pre Pointe)
Note-Must be enrolled in Ballet 3 in order to enroll for Pre-Pointe.
Jazz 3
Wednesday 5:45pm-6:45pm (Abbi)
Note- Jazz 2 or a placement is required to register for Jazz 3.
Intermediate Tap
Wednesday 6:45pm-7:45pm (Abbi)
Or
Tap 2
Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm
Contemporary 3
Monday 4:00pm-5:00pm (Abigail)
Note- Contemporary 2 or a placement is required to register for Contemporary 3.
Hip Hop 2/3
Tuesday 4:45pm-5:45pm (Abbi)
Strength and Conditioning
Saturday 12:30pm-1:30pm (RJ)
Acting
Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm Misha *In showcase but no costume fee
Acro
Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm (Mari) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Junior Company
Saturday 3:30pm-4:30pm (Anne)
Note- Must be enrolled in Ballet Level 2 or 3 at CVDA once a week (More than 1 ballet class a week and a jazz class are highly recommended.)
level 4
Ballet 4
Tuesday 4:30pm-5:45pm (Anne)
Thursday 4:30pm-5:45pm (Gin)
Friday 4:30pm-5:30pm (Anne) *Pre Pro- must be enrolled in 3 other ballet
classes (technique only/no showcase Dance)
Saturday 11:15am-12:30pm (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
(4 classes per week recommended for Ballet 4)
Note- Ballet 3 or a placement is required to register for Ballet 4.
Pointe Yr 1
Tuesday 5:45pm-6:15pm (Gin) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Thursday 5:45pm-6:15pm (Gin) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Note-Students must be recommended for Pointe Year 1 and are required to take a minimum of 2 ballet classes a week to enroll.
Jazz 4
Thursday 6:15pm-7:15pm (Erin)
Note- Jazz 3 or a placement is required to register for Jazz 4.
Contemporary 4
Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm (Erin)
Note- Contemporary 3 or a placement is required to register for Contemporary 4.
Intermediate Tap
Wednesday 6:45pm-7:45pm (Abbi)
Or
Tap 2
Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm
Modern 4/6
Saturday 3:30pm-4:30pm (RJ)*In showcase but no costume fee (Street
clothes with instructions will be worn for showcase)
Note- A placement is required to register for Modern 4.
Hip Hop 4/5
Monday 8:00pm-9:00pm (Mari)
Acro
Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm (Mari) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Strength and Conditioning
Saturday 10:00am-11:00am (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Acting
Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm Misha *In showcase but no costume fee
Apprentice Company
Saturday 1:30pm-2:30pm (Anne)
Note- Must be enrolled in Ballet Level 4 and up at CVDA twice a week (More than 2 ballet classes a week and a jazz or contemporary class are highly recommended.)
level 5
Ballet 5
Tuesday 5:45pm-7:00pm (Anne)
Wednesday 4:30pm-5:45pm (Joe)*C level- must be enrolled in 2 other
ballet classes in addition to the Wednesday class
Thursday 4:30pm-5:45pm (Joe)
Friday 4:30pm-5:30pm (Anne) *Pre Pro- must be enrolled in 3 other ballet
classes (technique only/no Showcase Dance)
Saturday 11:15am-12:30pm (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Note- Ballet 4 or a placement is required to register for Ballet 5. In order to sign up for C level class student must be registered for at least 3 additional ballet classes.
Pointe Year 2
Tuesday 7:00pm-7:30pm (Anne) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Wednesday 6:00pm-6:30pm (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Thursday 5:45pm-6:15pm (Joe/Erin) *Technique only (no showcase
dance)
Note-Pointe Year 1 or a placement is required to take Pointe Year 2 in addition to a minimum of 2 ballet classes a week to enroll.
Jazz 5
Tuesday 7:30pm-8:30pm (RJ)
Note- Jazz 4 or a placement is required to register for Jazz 5.
Contemporary 5
Thursday 6:15pm-7:15pm (Starr Foster)
Note- Contemporary 4 or a placement is required to register for Contemporary 5.
Intermediate Tap
Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm (Abbi)
Acting
Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm (Misha) *In showcase but no costume fee
Modern 4/5
Saturday 3:30pm-4:30pm (RJ)*In showcase but no costume fee (Street
clothes with instructions will be worn for showcase)
Note- Modern 4 or a placement is required before registering for Modern 5.
Hip Hop 4/5
Monday 8:00pm-9:00pm (Mari)
Acro
Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm (Mari) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Strength and Conditioning
Saturday 10:00am-11:00am (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Apprentice Company
Saturday 1:30pm-2:30pm (Anne)
Note- Must be enrolled in Ballet Level 4 and up at CVDA twice a week (More than 2 ballet classes a week and a jazz or contemporary class are highly recommended.)
level 6
Ballet 6
Monday 4:30pm-5:45pm (RJ)
Tuesday 5:45pm-7:00pm (Anne)
Thursday 6:00pm-7:15pm (Gin)*C level- must be enrolled in 2 other ballet
classes a week in addition to Thursday
Friday 5:00pm-6:00pm (RJ)*Pre Pro- must be enrolled in 3 other ballet
classes (technique only/no showcase Dance)
Saturday 11:15am-12:30pm (RJ)*Technique only (no showcase dance)
Note- Ballet 5 or a placement is required to register for Ballet 6. In order to sign up for C level class student must be registered for at least 3 additional ballet classes.
Pointe Year 3
Monday 5:45pm-6:15pm (RJ/Gin)*Technique only (no showcase dance)
Tuesday 7:00pm-7:30pm (Anne)*Technique only (no showcase dance)
Thursday 7:15pm-7:45pm (Gin)
Note-Pointe Year 2 or a placement is required to take Pointe Year 3 in addition to a minimum of 2 ballet classes a week to enroll.
Jazz 6
Tuesday 7:30pm-8:30pm (RJ)
Note- Jazz 5 or a placement is required to register for Jazz 6.
Intermediate Tap
Wednesday 6:45pm-7:45pm (Abbi)
Acting
Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm (Misha) *In showcase but no costume fee
Contemporary 6
Thursday 7:45pm-8:45pm (Ainsley)
Note- Contemporary 5 or a placement is required to register for Contemporary 6.
Modern 6
Saturday 3:30pm-4:30pm (RJ)*In showcase but no costume fee (Street
clothes with instructions will be worn for showcase)
Note- Modern 5 or a placement is required to register for Modern 6.
Hip Hop 6/7
Monday 8:00pm-9:00pm (Brandee)
Apprentice Company
Saturday 1:30pm-2:30pm (Anne)
Note- Must be enrolled in Ballet Level 4 and up at CVDA twice a week (More than 2 ballet classes a week and a jazz or contemporary class are highly recommended.)
Strength and Conditioning
Saturday 10:00am-11:00am (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Acro
Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm (TBA) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
level 7
Ballet 7
Monday 6:15pm-7:30pm (Gin)
Tuesday 5:00pm-6:30pm (RJ) *C level- must be enrolled in 2 other ballet classes
Wednesday 5:45pm-7:00pm (Joe) *C level- must be enrolled in 2 other ballet
classes
Thursday 6:00pm-7:15pm (Joe) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Friday 5:00pm-6:00pm (RJ) )*Pre Pro- must be enrolled in 3 other ballet classes
(technique only/no showcase Dance)
Saturday 10:00am-11:15am (Anne) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Note- Ballet 6 or a placement is required to register for Ballet 7. In order to sign up for C level class, students must be registered for at least 3 additional ballet classes.
Pointe Year 4
Monday 7:30pm-8:00pm (Gin)
Tuesday 6:30pm-7:00pm (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Wednesday 7:00pm-7:30pm (Joe) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Note-Pointe Year 3 or a placement is required to take Pointe Year 4 in addition to a minimum of 3 ballet classes a week to enroll.
Jazz 7
Thursday 7:15pm-8:15pm (Erin)
Note- Jazz 6 or a placement is required to register for Jazz 7/8. One ballet class is also required.
Intermediate/Advanced Tap
Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm (Karen)
Wednesday 6:45pm-7:45pm (Abbi)
Contemporary 7
Tuesday 7:00pm-8:00pm (Starr)
Note- Contemporary 6 or a placement is required to register for Contemporary 7/8.
Advanced Modern
Thursday 8:15pm-9:15pm (Starr)
Note- Modern 6 or a placement is required to register for Modern 7/8.
Hip Hop 6/7
Monday 8:00pm-9:00pm (Brandee)
Senior Company
Saturday 11:15am-12:45pm (Anne)
*Additional rehearsal times on Saturday (12:45pm-1:15pm) and Wednesday nights (7:30pm-8:30pm) when needed. Lead roles will have additional rehearsals in addition to the listed.
Note- Senior Company *By placement only*
Must be enrolled in at least two ballet classes a week at CVDA (Three times or more a week and a jazz or contemporary class are highly recommended.
Strength and Conditioning
Saturday 9:00am-10:00am (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Acro
Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm (TBA) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Intermediate / level 8 and up
Ballet 8
Monday 7:00pm-8:30pm (Abigail)
Tuesday 5:00pm-6:30pm (RJ) *C level- must be enrolled in 2 other ballet classes
or
Tuesday Int Ballet 6:15pm-7:30pm (Ari)
Wednesday 5:45pm-7:00pm (Joe) *C level- must be enrolled in 2 other ballet classes
Thursday 6:00pm-7:15pm (Joe)
classes (technique only/no showcase dance)
Friday 5:00pm-6:00pm*Pre Pro- must be enrolled in 3 other ballet classes
(technique only/no showcase dance)
Saturday 10:00am-11:15am (Anne) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Pointe Year 5 and Up
Monday 8:30pm-9:00pm (Abigail)
Tuesday 6:30pm-7:00pm (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
or
Tuesday Int Pointe 7:30pm-8:00pm (Ari)
Wednesday 7:00pm-7:30pm (Joe) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Note-Pointe Year 4 or a placement is required to take Pointe Year 5 in addition to a minimum of 3 ballet classes a week to enroll.
Jazz 8 and Up
Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm (Brandee)*must be enrolled in at least 1 ballet class to
take Int Jazz/Jazz 8 and up
Note- Jazz 6 or a placement is required to register for Jazz 7/8. One ballet class is also required.
Advanced Tap
Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm (Karen)
Contemporary Intermediate 8 and Up
Tuesday 8:00pm-9:00pm (Starr)
Advanced Hip Hop
Wednesday 8:30pm-9:30pm (TBA)
Advanced Modern
Thursday 8:15pm-9:15pm (Starr)
Senior Company
Saturday 11:15am-12:45pm (Anne)
*Additional rehearsal times on Saturday (12:45pm-1:15pm) and Wednesday nights (7:30pm-8:30pm) when needed. Lead roles will have additional rehearsals in addition to the listed.
Note- Senior Company *By placement only*
Must be enrolled in at least two ballet classes a week at CVDA (Three times or more a week and a jazz or contemporary class are highly recommended.
Strength and Conditioning
Saturday 9:00am-10:00am (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Acro
Thursday 5pm-6pm (TBA) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Advanced/Pre Pro
*All Adv/Pre Pro classes are by audition or recommendation only.
Students placed in the Pre Professional classes must be taking the required classes.
Please email anne@centralvadance.com for more information on our Pre Professional division.
Ballet
Monday 6:00pm-7:30pm (RJ) Advanced
Tuesday 6:15pm-8:00pm on pointe (Gin) Advanced
Wednesday 5:45pm-7:00pm (Anne) Adv/Pre Pro*
Thursday 6:15pm-7:45pm (Anne) Variation and Partnering on pointe
Advanced *
Friday 5:00pm-6:00pm (RJ) Pre Pro *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Saturday 10:00am-11:15am (Anne) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Advanced/Pre Pro Pointe
Monday 7:30pm-8:00pm (RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Wednesday 7:00pm-7:30pm (Anne)*Adv/Pre pro
Thursday 7:45pm-8:15pm (Gin) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Advanced/Pre Pro Jazz
Monday 8:00pm-9:00pm (Sade)
Advanced Tap
Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm (Karen)
Advanced/Pre Pro Contemporary
Tuesday 8:00pm-9:00pm (Erin)
Advanced Modern
Thursday 8:15pm-9:15pm (Starr)
Advanced Hip Hop
Wednesday 8:30pm-9:30pm (TBA)
Senior Company
Saturday 11:15am-12:45pm (Anne)
*Additional rehearsal times on Saturday (12:45pm-1:15pm) and Wednesday nights (7:30pm-8:30pm) when needed. Lead roles will have additional rehearsals in addition to the listed.
Strength and Conditioning
Saturday 9:00am-10:00am(RJ) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
Acro/Leaps/Strength
Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm (TBA) *Technique only (no showcase dance)
CLASS DRESS CODES:
To order class apparel, follow the link below and select your class in the drop down menu. If you do not wish to order online, please visit Ellman’s Dancewear in Richmond.
BALLET:
Central Virginia Dance Academy teaches a comprehensive ballet curriculum that builds with each level completed. Intro to Ballet is a pre-requisite for Ballet 1 and students must successfully complete each level or take a placement class in order to move on to the next level offered.
Ballet Dress Code-
Intro to Ballet and Ballet 1-
Girls Dress Code: lavender leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers or skin tone tights and skin tone ballet slippers, and hair in a bun.
Boys Dress Code: white t-shirt, black shorts or black tights, and black ballet slippers.
Ballet 2 and 3-
Girls Dress Code: light blue leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers or skin tone tights and skin tone ballet slippers, and hair in a bun.
Boys Dress Code: white t-shirt, black shorts or black tights, and black ballet slippers.
Ballet 4 and 5-
Girls Dress Code: maroon leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers or skin tone tights and skin tone ballet slippers, and hair in a bun.
Boys Dress Code: white t-shirt, black shorts or black tights, and black ballet slippers.
Ballet 6 and 7-
Girls Dress Code: navy leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers or skin tone tights and skin tone ballet slippers, and hair in a bun.
Boys Dress Code: white t-shirt, black shorts or black tights, and black ballet slippers.
Ballet 8-10-
Girls Dress Code: teal or black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers or skin tone tights and skin tone ballet slippers, and hair in a bun.
Boys Dress Code: white t-shirt, black shorts or black tights, and black ballet slippers.
JAZZ:
Central Virginia Dance Academy offers a fun and technique based jazz class. This high-energy class includes a warm up with isolations, flexibility, and strength building. Center work and across the floor will include jazz skills, leaps, and turns. Students will also enjoy using these new jazz steps in original jazz choreography. Using contemporary music, this class is a combination of classical jazz technique and funk.
Jazz Dress Code-
Girls Dress Code- any color leotard, tights, jazz shorts or leggings, tan jazz shoes and hair in ponytail or bun. Jazz 9 will also need black t strap character shoes with 2 ½ inch heels.
Boys Dress Code- any color plain t-shirt or tank top, black dance pants or shorts, and black jazz shoes.
TAP:
Using traditional and current tap techniques, this class focuses on rhythm, coordination, and various tap combinations that will set the foundation for future tap training. Students must successfully complete each level or take a placement class in order to move on to the next level offered.
Tap Dress Code-
Girls Dress Code-any color leotard or tank top, jazz shorts or leggings, black tie up tap shoes and hair in ponytail or bun. (Split sole tap shoes recommended for levels 4 and up)
Boys Dress Code- any color plain t-shirt or tank top, black dance pants or shorts, and black tie up tap shoes. (Split sole tap shoes recommended for levels 4 and up)
CONTEMPORARY:
Contemporary is a blend of ballet, jazz, lyrical, and modern dance techniques. This class is a great introduction into the skills and technique needed to perform this popular style of dance.
Contemporary Dress Code-
Girls Dress Code – any color leotard, jazz shorts or leggings, bare feet, and hair in a ponytail or bun.
Boys Dress Code- any color plain t-shirt or tank top, black dance pants or shorts, and bare feet.
MODERN:
Modern is a free and expressive style of dance. This technique often includes but is not limited to the use of parallel, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation.
Modern Dress Code-
Girls Dress Code- Any color leotard, tights, bare feet, and hair in a ponytail or bun.
Boys Dress Code- athletic shorts, white t-shirt preferred, and bare feet.
HIP HOP:
Central Virginia Dance Academy offers a high-energy hip-hop class that includes current dance trends. This upbeat dance class includes a warm-up, original choreography, and a breakdown of today’s most popular hip-hop steps.
Hip Hop Dress Code-
Girls and Boys Dress Code –tank top and either sweatpants, leggings, or cargo pants, black high-top dance sneakers, and hair pulled of face in ponytail or bun.
IMPROV/CHOREOGRAPHY CLASS:
This class will explore various improvisation methods, as well as the principles of choreography and how the two can be linked together. Students will also learn famous repertory in a variety of genres and discuss the relevance of each of the choreographic principles. The culmination of this class will result in a student choreographed piece to be presented in the annual showcase.
Improv/Choreography Dress Code:
Girls Dress Code- Any color leotard, tights, bare feet, and hair in a ponytail or bun.
Boys Dress Code- athletic shorts, white t-shirt preferred, and bare feet.
STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY CLASS:
Conditioning and injury prevention work are an essential part of every dancer's training. This class will help dancers build their endurance, improve their strength, and increase their flexibility. Specific areas of focus will be extensions, leaps, and turns. Tight clothing must be worn and equipment will be provided.
Strength and Flexibility Dress Code:
Form fitting clothing and bare feet (leotard and tights are fine as long as tights can be rolled up)
INDUSTRY DANCE CLASS:
Commercial dancing is the most current and popular style of dance that encompasses jazz, hip hop, and contemporary. It is seen in music videos, tv, movies, advertisements, and many other outlets. This class will teach you all the latest tricks, exercises to build your confidence and performance, and most of all choreography. This is an advanced class and will be open by recommendation/approval only.
Industry Dance Dress Code:
Must wear form fitting clothing, but will allow a loose cover up when doing hip hop. Jazz shoes and sneakers (no black soles) will be needed.
COMPANY CLASS:
Company Class is designed to increase performance opportunities for students and to also work on performance skills in addition to technique. All company classes except beginning company will perform in CVDA's production of the Nutcracker in December and will also participate in a Spring Gala in April. In addition to performing in two productions company dancers also have the option to audition for competitions but are not required. Please see Children's Division for Beginning Company details.
Company Dress Code:
Junior 1:
Girls Dress Code- lavender leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers or skin tone tights and skin tone ballet slippers, and hair in a bun.
Junior 1A:
Girls Dress Code- light blue leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers or skin tone tights and skin tone ballet slippers, and hair in a bun.
Junior 2 and Senior Company:
Girls Dress Code-any color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers or skin tone tights and skin tone ballet slippers, and hair in a bun. Tan jazz shoes or character shoes may be needed depending on the routine decided on each year.
Boys Dress Code for all company levels-white t-shirt, black shorts or black tights, and black ballet slippers.