Summer Dance 2026 July 27th - August 17th
Recreational Schedule
Our Summer Dance Program is the perfect way for recreational dancers to stay active, have fun, and continue building their skills during the summer months. With a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere, dancers will have the opportunity to improve their technique, make new friends, and explore different styles of dance without the commitment of a full dance season. Whether your child is new to dance or returning from a successful year at JGAPA, our summer classes provide a fun and positive environment to keep dancers moving, learning, and growing all summer long.
Competition Team Schedule
Joining our Competition Team offers dancers the opportunity to grow both on and off the stage. Team members enjoy additional performance opportunities throughout the year, allowing them to gain valuable stage experience and showcase their hard work. Through competitions, dancers develop strong performance skills, improve their technique, and learn how to perform with confidence and artistry. Being part of a team also encourages teamwork, friendship, and accountability as dancers work together toward shared goals. Most importantly, competition dance helps build self-confidence, resilience, and a strong work ethic that benefits dancers in all areas of life.
Additional Information
Jessica Gordon
Academy of Performing Arts
Summer Session 2026
4 Week Session
July 27th - August 17th
Take your DANCE to the NEXT level!!! Summer dance is a fantastic way to continue your dance training and an opportunity to improve your skills, make new friends and have a memorable and inspiring summer filled with dance!
Registration fee $25.00
(Per family)
Summer Class Tuition Classes 2026
# of Classes
Tuition (4 weeks)
1 - $85.00
2 - $140.00
3 - $180.00
4 - $220.00
5- $260.00
6- $280.00
7- $300.00
8 - $340.00
9 - $360.00
10 - $380.00
10 or more class: $15.00 per class Drop In Rate: $25.00 per class
Summer Intensive Series at JGAPA
Summer Ballet Intensive
Tuition: $175
Level 1 (ages 5-8) Thursday 4:30-6:00 PM
Level 2 (ages 9 and older) Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM
Our four week Ballet Intensive is designed for dedicated dancers looking to elevate their technique and artistry. This program is ideal for students who wish to strengthen their ballet foundation and prepare for participation in our December production of The Nutcracker. Miss Heatha will provide expert instruction, corrections, and individualized feedback to help dancers improve and grow. All JGAPA Competition Team members are required to participate. This program is open to the public.
Acro Intensive
Tuition:$125.00
Level One: Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn: Basic Backbends, Cartwheels, Forward & Back Rolls
Recomended (ages 4-6)
Level 2: Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn: Front & Back Walkerovers, Advanced Cartwheels, Backhandsrping Prep
Recomended (ages 7& older)
Ages are provided as a guideline. Students may participate in either level based on skill level and instructor recommendation.
Level 1 Focus
- Standing backbends
- Returning to standing independently
- Two handed cartwheels
- Forward and Backrolls
- Single Leg Balances
- Headstands and handstands
- Preparation for front and back limbers
Level 2 Focus
- Front and back limbers
- Front and back walkovers
- One handed cartwheels
- Cross body cartwheels
- Round offs
- Aerial preparation
- Back handspring preparation
Class Descriptions:
Pre-Combo: Recommended that students are 2.5 years old - 4 years old. Students will use hula hoops, scarfs and more to engage different types of movement. Exploration of movement accompanied by relatable children's music. Students will be introduced to ballet, acrobatics, and jazz over the 6 week course.
Ballet: The core of all dance, students will learn the basic technique of ballet, terminology accompanied by proper piano based music.
Acro: A mixture of gymnastics and dance, including backbends, rollovers, cartwheels and more.
Jazz: Based on the foundation of ballet, Jazz is a contemporary dance that encourages students to express themselves through various musical forms. Jazz challenges students to increase total body strength, while incorporating turns, leaps, and movement phrases.
Tap: A style of dance that is performed wearing fitted shoes with metal taps, on the toes and heels of the feet. It is the objective of tap to teach the balance between movement and rhythm, using sound variations and combinations.
Hip Hop: A current form of dance that refers to street styles performed to hip hop beats and music. Hip hop is a fun, energetic and upbeat class for all ages.
Lyrical/Contemporary: An expressive form of dance that combines elements of several dance genres including jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.
Summer Dress Code (Recreational)
- Pre-Combo: Any color leotard and tights. Ballet Skirt optional. Barefoot or ballet shoes.
- Ballet: Any color leotard and tights, Ballet Skirt optional. Ballet shoes.
- Acro: Any color leotard or sports bra. Tight fitting shorts or leggings. No loose fitting or baggy clothing. Barefoot or Footpaws
- Jazz: Active wear of any color. Jazz Shoes
- Tap: Active wear of any color. Tap Shoes
- Hip Hop: Active wear of any color. Sneakers to dance in only. No street shoes.
- Lyrical/Contemporary: Active wear of any color. Barefoot or Footpaws
Competition Team
Joining our Competition Team offers dancers the opportunity to grow both on and off the stage. Team members enjoy additional performance opportunities throughout the year, allowing them to gain valuable stage experience and showcase their hard work. Through competitions, dancers develop strong performance skills, improve their technique, and learn how to perform with confidence and artistry. Being part of a team also encourages teamwork, friendship, and accountability as dancers work together toward shared goals. Most importantly, competition dance helps build self-confidence, resilience, and a strong work ethic that benefits dancers in all areas of life.
Competition Program Tuition:
- $450.00 - includes Ballet Technique Intensive, Acro, Strength and Conditioning & Choreography classes.
Summer Dress Code (Competition)
- ALL Competition Team Classes: Any color Leotard or tank top, Sports bra. Any color Tight fitting shorts or leggings. No loose fitting or baggy clothing. Active wear is suitable.
Competition Team Summer Tuition
- *A non-refundable competition team fee of $150 per dancer is required by the start of classes.
- All competitive parents must attend a meeting before classes start. Date TBD
- A $40.00 costume deposit per dance is also required, before summer session starts. Non-refundable.
Competition Team Requirements
- Students must participate in the summer competition program to be eligible for the 2027 competition team.
- Students who miss more than two classes will be ineligible to compete in the 2027 season.
- Students are required to take ballet, acro, jazz, tap, and competition technique classes throughout the regular dance season.
- Students must commit to 4 local competitions and traveling nationals.
- All competitive summer dances and privates will conclude with a show in the winter
- Costumes and tickets to the show are not included in tuition fees.
***Nova Team***
Interested in joining the competition team? We are adding a new beginner level competition team for all ages. For dancers that are new to dance and new to competitions. This team would depend on enrollment and would need at least 5 students to have a team. If more sign up teams may be broken up into ages.
Mini Nova Team Ages (4-6) Nova Team Ages (7-11)
Solos, Duo, Trio, Small Groups - Choreography
- Solos/privates must start the week of July 27th and be completed within the the summer session. Rehearsals are for choreography only for a total of 3 hours
- 6 rehearsals of 30 minutes (recommended for younger dancers)
- 3 rehearsals of 1 hour (more advanced dancers)
- Songs, style, groupings and choreography can be made by parents and/or students, but must be approved by the choreographer.
- Price for privates is choreography only.
- Does not include, clean ups, rehearsals, costume, competition fees.
- Additional fees apply after initial 3 hour choreography lessons.
- Please note: All privates are non-refundable. Once choreography is started, we are unable to refund payments. Solo times will not be booked until payment is made in full.
Pricing for Privates
Solo
$330.00
Duo/Trio
$200.00 per dancer
Small Group
$180.00 per dancer
Privates can be booked and scheduled after payment has been received on a first come first serve basis.
More information about our competition team in the link below.
One-On-One Training
One-on-One training sessions provide a personalized and tailored approach to improving skills and technique of your dancer. During these sessions, the dancer works closely with the instructor to provide personalized feedback, corrections and guidance to help them reach their specific dance goals. Choose from 30 minutes $45.00 or 1 hour sessions $75.00. Can be booked online at the link below.
Please email us with any questions!
89 Veterans Road Winthrop, MA 02152
Email- academyofperformingarts22@gmail.com
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Website- www.jgapa.com
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