Adult Classes
TRAIN, ENJOY, & THRIVE
Whether you’re rekindling a love of dance or starting fresh, our adult classes offer a welcoming space to build technique, stay active, and enjoy the art of movement—at your own pace, with no pressure.
Adult Dance Classes
Academic Year 2026-27 (August-May)
Classes start the week of August 10th, 2026
Adult Ballet 1
About
Intro to ballet for adults. All ages 15+ and all experience levels welcome.
Schedule
Fall 2026
Thursday 6:30pm–7:30pm
Spring 2027
Thursday 6:30pm–7:30pm
Tuition
$58/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Wear what makes you feel comfortable and confident.
- Acceptable options include active wear, leotards, skirts, shorts, tights, leggings, fitted tops
- Any color leather or canvas ballet shoes
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the December production of Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker and the Spring production in May.
Nutcracker casting: Maids
Adult Ballet 2/3
About
Combined intermediate and advanced class. All ages 15+ after completing Adult Ballet 1 or Level 3 Ballet.
Schedule
Fall 2026
Wednesday 6:30pm–8:00pm
Spring 2027
Wednesday 6:30pm–8:00pm
Tuition
$60/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Wear what makes you feel comfortable and confident.
- Acceptable options include active wear, leotards, skirts, shorts, tights, leggings, fitted tops
- Any color leather or canvas ballet shoes
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the December production of Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker and the Spring production in May.
Nutcracker casting: Snowflakes
Adult Contemporary 1
About
Intro to contemporary dance for adults. All ages 15+ and all experience levels welcome.
Schedule
Fall 2026
Thursday 7:30pm–8:30pm
* in the fall, cont.1 & cont.2 will be combined into one class
Spring 2027
Tuesday 7:30pm–8:30pm
Tuition
$58/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Wear what makes you feel comfortable and confident.
- Acceptable options include active wear, leotard, shorts, pants, leggings, t-shirts, or fitted tops
- Any color ballet, jazz shoes or socks
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the Spring production in May.
Does not perform in the Fall session.
Adult Contemporary 2
About
Intermediate contemporary dance for adults. All ages 15+ after completing contemporary 1.
Schedule
Fall 2026
Thursday 7:30pm–8:30pm
* in the fall, cont.1 & cont.2 will be combined into one class
Spring 2027
Thursday 7:30pm–8:30pm
Tuition
$58/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Wear what makes you feel comfortable and confident.
- Acceptable options include active wear, leotard, shorts, pants, leggings, t-shirts, or fitted tops
- Any color ballet, jazz shoes or socks
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the Spring production in May.
Does not perform in the Fall session.
Adult Jazz
About
Intro and intermediate jazz dance for adults. All ages 15+ and all experience levels welcome.
Schedule
Fall 2026
Not offered at this time.
Spring 2027
Thursday 7:30pm–8:30pm
Tuition
$58/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Wear what makes you feel comfortable and confident.
- Acceptable options include active wear, leotard, shorts, pants, leggings, t-shirts, or fitted tops
- Any color ballet or jazz shoes
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the Spring production in May.
Does not perform in the Fall session.
Adult Tap
About
Intro and intermediate tap dance for adults. All ages 15+ and all experience levels welcome.
Schedule
Fall 2026
Wednesday 7:30pm–8:30pm
Spring 2027
Wednesday 7:30pm–8:30pm
Tuition
$58/month
Discount: 20% off 2nd class, 50% off 3rd class.
Includes all class fees.
Need-based scholarships available.
Dress Code
Wear what makes you feel comfortable and confident.
- Acceptable options include active wear, leotard, shorts, pants, leggings, t-shirts, or fitted tops
- Black tap shoes
See full dress code page for details.
Performances
Performs in the Spring production in May.
Does not perform in the Fall session.
All ballet classes perform in the December production of Clara’s Storybook Nutcracker. Classes of all styles perform in our Spring production in May.
Affordable Dance for Every Situation
Tuition
Tuition includes all class fees and access to our swap shop for all dancewear needed to participate in classes.
NO ADDITIONAL FEES.
Scholarships
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to dance, regardless of financial situation.
Email shelley@riseupschoolofdance.com to inquire about our unlimited need-based scholarships.
Free and Discounted Dancewear
Our Swap Shop offers gently used, donated dancewear free to any enrolled student. Donate what you’ve outgrown, take what you need!
RUSD also has a Nimbly shop where you can purchase any dancewear needs, and all items are already guaranteed to fit our dress code.