TRC Dance Program
Registration
Registration for our 2023-2024 season is closed.
The Towson Recreation Council Dance Program offers children the opportunity to dance in a friendly and safe environment. The age range is 18 months to 18 years. We currently offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Pointe, and both Ballet and Tap Technique. We also offer a Creative Movements class for our younger dancers. The age requirements are as follows:
- Ballet: ages 3 and up
- Tap: ages 3 and up
- Jazz: ages 6 and up
- Hip hop and Contemporary: ages 8 and up
- Pointe: dancer must be over the age of 12, have at least 2 years of Ballet experience, and must have approval from an instructor before being allowed to dance on toes
- Creative Movements: ages 18 months-3 years
Classes will take place at either Stoneleigh Elementary School, 900 Pemberton Road, Baltimore, MD 21212 or Dumbarton Middle School, 300 Dumbarton Road, Baltimore, MD 21212. Our program runs from the beginning of October until May. Classes will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, and all day Saturdays.
For Dress Code and more information on what is needed for class please click on the “Important Pointes” tab on the left side of our page.
No pre-set schedule is made prior to registration with class dates and times.
We create classes after registration because we do not want to turn any dancers away when age groups/classes fill up. If you sign up and are unable to make any of the class times for your child's age group, we will give you a full refund.
TUITION:
The prices listed below include the full tuition for approximately 30 weeks of dance classes (including Saturday rehearsals), recital and costume fees, and registration fees. Tuition does not include dance shoes and weekly class dancewear (leotards, tights, skirts, etc). The total cost of tuition breaks down to about $12 per week for one class, $14 per week for two classes, $16 per week for three classes, $17 per week for four classes, $18 per week for five classes, $20 per week for 6 classes. What a deal!
1 class = $350.00
2 classes = $425.00
3 classes = $480.00
4 classes = $520.00
5 classes = $550.00
6 classes = $600.00
Creative Movements- $250.00 (runs for 22 weeks- end of year showcase)
* YOUR CHILD IS GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A COSTUME FOR EACH CLASS THEY PARTICIPATE IN UP TO 2 CLASSES (costume fees included in tuition costs). STUDENTS TAKING 3 OR MORE CLASSES MAY HAVE TO WEAR THE SAME COSTUME FOR MORE THAN ONE DANCE IN THE RECITAL (TEACHER DISCRETION) AND MAY HAVE TO RETURN DESIGNATED COSTUMES.*
SIBLING DISCOUNT:
Payment plans are available upon request. 50% is due at registration. The remains balance will be split between the next two payments. The second payment is due November 15th, the final payment is due January 1st.
PAYMENT PLAN:
If you have more than one family member in the program, you will be charged full tuition for the dancer taking the greatest number of classes. Then, each additional dancer receives a 10% discount.
Important Pointes
2023-2024 CALENDAR
DANCE EVENT CALENDAR:
OCTOBER:
10: First day of Tuesday Classes
11: First day of Wednesday Classes
12: First day of Thursday Classes
14: First day of Saturday Classes
24-28: Halloween Spirit Week *Dancer's may wear their Halloween costumes to class. Please consider that normal dance classes will be held while wearing these costumes (no weapons, blood/gore, or large/heavy pieces allowed), so the dancer must be able to move easily and freely
31: Classes cancelled for Halloween
NOVEMBER:
15: Second tuition payments due
20-26: HOLIDAY- Fall Break: ALL CLASSES CANCELED
DECEMBER:
22-Jan 6: HOLIDAY- Winter Break: ALL CLASSES CANCELED
31- Final payment due
JANUARY:
6: Classes resume
FEBRUARY:
1: Rehearsal schedules emailed out
MARCH:
22-Apr 5: HOLIDAY- Spring break: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED
*Costumes are distributed mid-March---date and time TBD*
APRIL:
6: Creative Movements Showcase
13: Saturday Rehearsals begin
MAY:
*Recital date TBD---you will be informed as soon as we have confirmation*
Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of bad weather, we follow the Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) system. If BCPS are closed or close early, then classes are cancelled. Also, if BCPS cancel all after school activities, we will not have class that evening. If there are BCPS delays in the morning, we will still have classes that afternoon/evening. If classes are cancelled, we will do our best to notify parents/dancers via e-mail as soon as possible. It will also be posted to our social media page.
Contacts
Haley Svehla
DIRECTOR
Maria Harris
CO-DIRECTOR
Alexandra Ashton
INSTRUCTOR
Anthony Ashton
INSTRUCTOR
Claire Svehla
INSTRUCTOR
Skyler Orendorff
INSTRUCTOR