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The artistic staff is comprised of a line-up of regular faculty members, each with a different dance background and a wide range of skills and challenges for Coastal Dance Centre students.

CDC Founder and Artistic Director;
CYBT Artistic and Executive Director;
Teacher for the RAD Ballet and Open Ballet classes,
and Elite Competition Coaching Program.

Ms. Liza received her formal dance training in the Philippines and was director of two dance schools for 27 years prior to migrating to the United States with her family in 2002. She is a Certified Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance as well as a Practical teaching Supervisor. She attends annual teacher training courses and continuing professional development courses, dance festivals and competitions in the United States. She has also been to Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Philippines for teacher seminars, competitions ad festivals. Ms. Liza prepares and enters students to the annual RAD ballet examinations and coaches a select number of students who compete in the Youth America Grand Prix, World Ballet Competition and American Ballet Competition as well as  locally-held competitions, where a good number of her students have won and garnered awards and scholarships. She was also recognized as the Outstanding Choreographer at the Youth America Grand Prix, Greenville Regional Competition in 2006. Under her stewardship, Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre, won the Impeccable Customer Experience (ICE) Award citing Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre (Coastal Dance Centre's performing company) as the Best Non-Profit organization presented by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce in 2008.

Ms. Liza believes in the value of good quality education in all the arts. In her years of dance teaching experience she is producing students who are making careers as dance professionals and enthusiastic dance supporters. Teaching dance and fostering the love of dance to others continues to be the highlight of her teaching career.

CDC Founder and Artistic Director;
CYBT Artistic and Executive Director;
Teacher for the RAD Ballet and Open Ballet classes,
and Elite Competition Coaching Program.
CDC Associate Artistic Director;
CYBT Co-Artistic Director and Ballet Mistress;
Teacher for the RAD Ballet and Open Ballet classes, and Elite Competition Coaching Program;
Progressing Ballet Technique Certified Teacher.

Ms. Karen was born in the Philippines and migrated to the United States with her family in 2002. Her mother, Liza, who owned and was director of two dance schools in the Philippines, was her primary ballet teacher. Prior to her move to the United States, she has had the opportunity to perform with the Philippine Ballet Theatre productions of “Swan Lake,” “Don Quixote”, and “Serenade” and “Who Cares” with guest artist / restager, Robert Barnett.

She has done all the Royal Academy of Dance Grades and Vocational examinations garnering "Distinction" and "Honours" marks as well as a Distinction mark for her Australian Conservatoire of Ballet Syllabus Examination. She has competed in the New York City Finals of the Youth America Grand Prix International Student Ballet and Contemporary Competitions from 2003 - 2005. She attended summer intensives at the Washington Ballet School in Washington D.C., at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at the Carolina Ballet Theatre in Greenville, SC, and at the Art of Classical Ballet in Pompano Beach, Florida

In 2005, Ms. Karen began her year-round training with Magaly Suarez and Ibis Montoto at The Art of Classical Ballet and has performed with the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami's productions of “Paquita,” “Majissimo,” “Giselle,” “Swan Lake,” ”La Vivandiere”, “La Bayadere,” ”The Nutcracker,” “Le Corsaire,” and “Carmen.” She has also performed at the International Ballet Festival of Miami in 2007 and 2008 and the Gala de las Estrellas de la Danza Mundial in the Dominican Republic in 2009.

Since joining the Coastal Dance Centre teaching staff, Ms. Karen participates in annual teacher training courses and other professional development courses, dance festivals and competitions in the United States. In tandem with her mother, she coaches and enters students to the annual RAD ballet examinations and to ballet competitions such as the Youth America Grand Prix, World Ballet Competition and local competitions, where a good number of Coastal Dance Centre students have won and garnered awards and scholarships. Ms. Karen is also co-artistic director and ballet mistress for CDC's performing company, Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre. She is certified as a Progressing Ballet Technique instructor.

CDC Associate Artistic Director;
CYBT Co-Artistic Director and Ballet Mistress;
Teacher for the RAD Ballet and Open Ballet classes, and Elite Competition Coaching Program;
Progressing Ballet Technique Certified Teacher.
Teacher for Pre-School Dance, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater, Acro; Certified Teacher: Acrobatic Arts, AcroDance Pre-School

Ms. Danielle is an  aerial artist, choreographer and was a professional dancer for over 25 years. At an early age, Danielle was always inspired by the art of dance and movement and so began to study performing arts at schools such as Steven Peck, Mackinnon Dance Academy, and EDGE Performing Arts Center. Her training in ballet, tap, modern, and classic jazz led to performing in local dance companies and teaching dance to children as well as adults from beginning to advanced levels, including choreography for junior competing dance companies like Agoura Hills Dance and Performing Arts center junior jazz company and guest judging for Dance competitions like Thunderstruck. Assistant teaching at EDGE performing arts center in Los Angeles and attending auditions led to agent representation and a fulfilling career working as a Dancer on stage for shows like Mystique De La Mer at Seaworld San Diego, Boom Operators at Universal Studios Hollywood, Best of Burlesque in Reno NV, in video, and on television with artists like Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Wonder, Nikki Cox, and Samantha Brown in places around the world Such as Tokyo, Japan and Bella Center, Denmark and world touring Circus Productions like Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey and Circus Vargas. In addition to her dance and choreography skills, Danielle has trained in Circus Arts as an aerialist for the 15 years specializing in chiffon/silk, Aerial hoop/Lyra, and freestyle rope. After moving to Myrtle Beach, SC, she played the lead role of Captain Red Scarlet as an actor/dancer/aerialist in one of the Grand Strand's premiere attraction's, the Pirate's Voyage dinner show. Danielle enjoys teaching dance and choreographing for cirque style shows/ theater productions and designing circus acts. Danielle also became certified in the Acrobatic Arts syllabus for Acrobatic Dance.

Teacher for Pre-School Dance, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater, Acro; Certified Teacher: Acrobatic Arts, AcroDance Pre-School
Teacher for Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Acro, Tap and Musical Theater; Certified Teacher: Dance Masters of America 

Ms. Holly has over 20 years of experience as a dance teacher and choreographer. She teaches Jazz, Acrobatic Dance, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater and Tap. She also teaches Adult Tap and Adult Jazz classes. She is certified by test to teach through Dance Masters of America and Dance Educators of America. 

Ms. Holly has extensive knowledge of dance competitions and has been an adjudicator for several dance competitions.  She choreographs solos, duo-trios, group routines for recreational and competitive levels. She has traveled twice to Germany where her students have competed in “The World Show Dance Competition” and received the Gold Medal in the Children’s Solo Division. 

Her students have gone on to win numerous regional and national titles; perform on cruise ships and in shows, and some are currently NFL Cheerleader’s with the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins.

Teacher for Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Acro, Tap and Musical Theater; Certified Teacher: Dance Masters of America
Teacher for Pre-School Dance, Tap, Acro;
Certified Teacher: Dance Masters of America, Dance Educators of America and Acrobatic Arts

Ms. Michele was herself, a dance school owner, director and instructor in Union and Port Reading, New Jersey for thirty two years. She was an instructor for children, teen and adults in ballet, tap, jazz, acro-gymnastics, pointe, lyrical, movement for tots and aerobic fitness. She eventually sold her dance studio business in June 2014 and relocated to the Myrtle Beach area.

Ms. Michele was also a Physical Education Instructor at the Saint Mary Elementary School, South Amboy, New Jersey from 2000 – 2007 and later at the Sacred Heart Elementary School, South Amboy, New Jersey from 2007 – 2014.

Ms. Michele is also a member of the Dance Masters of America, Dance Educators of America, the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists and the Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey, Professional Dance Teachers Association. Ms. Michele was also director and choreographer of the New York Giants Half-Time Show sponsored by the American Lung Association of New Jersey; Tap Captain for Macy’s Tap-O-Mania; U.S. Dance Director for the ‘94 Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg, Russia; Talent Judge; Board Director for the Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey.

Teacher for Pre-School Dance, Tap, Acro;
Certified Teacher: Dance Masters of America, Dance Educators of America and Acrobatic Arts
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Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2017, 2019;

From Myrtle Beach, SC, Anson began dancing at age 5. In 2008, he enrolled at Coastal Dance Centre where he studied with Liza Mata. At age 14, he was accepted to South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a residential arts school in Greenville, SC, where he began training under Stanislav Issaev. In the spring of 2017, he received his BFA from The Juilliard School in New York City, where he had the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and perform works by Richard Alston, Merce Cunningham, José Limón, Paul Taylor, Matthew Neenan, Zvi Gotheiner, Loni Landon and Takehiro Ueyama. While at Juilliard, Anson performed at The Guggenheim Museum as part of Works and Process, and received additional training at Springboard Danse Montréal and Merce Cunningham Trust workshops. Since joining Charlotte Ballet in 2017, he has performed works by Johan Inger, Javier De Frutos, Robyn Mineko Williams, Myles Thatcher, Bryan Arias and Filipe Portugal.

Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2017, 2019
Charlotte Ballet, Company Member
Teacher for Pre-School Dance, Progressing Ballet Technique,  Kids Recreational Ballet, Tweens Recreational Ballet, Adult Ballet
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Teacher for RAD Ballet and Open (Non-Syllabus) Ballet classes; Associate, Royal Academy of Dance (ARAD).

Ms. Kiely  first started her ballet training with Ms. Liza Mata at the age of six and has since been with Coastal Dance Centre and CoastaL Youth Ballet Theater.  She has done her Royal Academy of Dance Grades and Vocational examinations garnering high “Distinction" marks and has also competed as a soloist and ensemble competitor in the Youth America Grand Prix competitions. With Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre, she has starred in ensemble, solo and lead roles through-out the years: from being Clara to, Dew Drop and eventually, the Sugar Plum Fairy roles in "The Nutcracker;" as a corp de ballet dancer, as a fairy and as Aurora in Sleeping Beauty;" as an ensemble dancer, as a stepsister, and the lead role in "Cinderella;" as well as the role of "Swanhilda" in Coppelia. Ms. Kiely was eventually asked by Ms. Liza to join Coastal Dance Centre's teaching staff and she now is passing on her knowledge and experiences she has gained from her training and performing opportunities to the next generations of aspiring dancers. Favorite Color: purple. Knowlegeable about Louis the XIV. Can count to 50.

Teacher for RAD Ballet and Open (Non-Syllabus) Ballet classes; Associate, Royal Academy of Dance (ARAD).
Teacher for Pre-School Dance, Open (Non-Syllabus) Ballet classes, Pilates

Ms. Miranda received the majority of her ballet training at The School of Nashville Ballet under the direction of Andrew Parker and Nicole Koeing. She also trained with Matthew Christensen and Jennifer Mcnamara at Centennial Youth Ballet. After graduating high school in 2017 Ms. Miranda was accepted into and danced with the Studio Company of Ballet 5:8 in Chicago, IL.

She spent her summers training at School of Nashville Ballet, Ballet Magnificat, Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet and Ballet 5:8.

Over the years she has performed in the corps de ballet and lead roles in The Nutcracker, Raymonda, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote and Swan Lake.

Ms. Miranda is also receiving her Pilates certification through Balanced Body.

Teacher Pre-School Dance, Open (Non-Syllabus) Ballet classes, Pilates
Pianist for the RAD Ballet and Open Ballet classes

Guest Master Teachers

Summer 2023 Guest Master Teachers

Miriam Messa-Pelly, Irene Rodriguez, Marianna Rozanova, Anson Zwingelberg

Summer 2022 Guest Master Teachers

Miriam Messa-Pelly, Runquiao Du

Summer 2021 Guest Master Teachers

Miriam Messa-Pelly, Lisa Johnson Willingham (Ailey Extension Program Director), Maria Konrad, Margo Sappington

Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2015-2019, 2021
Dance Faculty, SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

Born in Havana Cuba, Ms. Miriam Mesa-Pelly graduated as a dancer and teacher from the National School of Arts and from the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with a Golden Diploma in Performing Arts, in Ballet

Ms. Mesa-Pelly was a 1st soloist with the famous National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) under the direction of Fernando and Alicia Alonso with whom she danced for 24 years. With the Cuba National Ballet, she performed throughout Europe, Latin America, United States and Canada, and danced in such venues as the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Champs Elisee, in Paris, the Teatro Colon in Argentina, La Scala in Milan Italy, at the Teatro de Bellas Artes in Mexico and, at the Kennedy Center and Metropolitan Opera House in the United States.

Ms. Mesa-Pelly also held Principal roles in works by such prominent Cuban choreographer as Gustavo Herrera and served as Artistic Director for productions of the Opera of Cuba, Teatro Lirico of Havana and the Cuban National Ballet which toured Italy and Spain from 1991 to 1992.

Ms. Mesa-Pelly taught Ballet, Pointe and Repertoire at the National School of Classical and Contemporary Dance (ENDCC) and was a professor for the Bachelor of Didactics in the specialty of Classical Dance in Mexico. From 2010 to 2013, Ms Mesa-Pelly was also a teacher at the Prover and Fomento Artistico Cordobes in Veracruz, Mexico and at the National Ballet School in Havana Cuba where she also coached talented dancers for National and International Competitions throughout the world.

Ms. Mesa-Pelly sat on juries for the graduating class of the Instituto Superior de Arte and for the University of Havana. She served as an advisor for the selection and employment of dance teachers for the National School of Classical and Contemporary Dance and act as an advisor for many Dance Academy throughout Mexico.

Miriam Mesa-Pelly is the author of the book "Classical Dance Technique" published in 2004 by the National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA) in Mexico D.F.

Currently, Ms. Mesa-Pelly teaches Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variations, Repertoire, and is an Audition Preparation and Senior Showcase Mentor, and the Youth America Grand Prix Competition Coordinator at the SC Governors School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville, South Carolina.

Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2015-2019, 2021, 2022
Dance Faculty, SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities

Runqiao Du, Founder and Artistic Director of "Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching", a ballet educational program that provides quality live virtual ballet lessons for worldwide access. The company also conducts teacher training workshops, seminars, as well as In Person Summer and Winter ballet intensives. As an active member of the international ballet community, Mr. Du teaches master classes, holds lectures at schools and multiple ballet companies. He is also a jury member for Youth America Grand Prix, CANAAN International Ballet Competition, and DANCE OPEN AMERICA.

Mr. Du was born in Shanghai, China. At the age of 11, he was selected and awarded scholarship to study at the famed Shanghai School of Dance. Upon graduating with honors, Mr. Du moved to the United States to begin his performing career with The Washington Ballet. During his nearly 20-year tenure with TWB, he performed various leading roles in classical and neoclassical ballets including Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, Albrecht in Giselle, Prince Charming in Cinderella, Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Prince in Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, and the Cavalier in The Nutcracker.

He also had the opportunity to dance leading roles choreographed by some of the most influential choreographers including works by Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, Nacho Duato, Mark Morris, Edwaard Liang, Septime Webre, Twyla Tharp, William Forsythe, Trey McIntyre, Lila York, and Jiri Kylian.

In 2000, while maintaining his principal position with The Washington Ballet, he accepted an invitation from the legendary ballerina, Suzanne Farrell, to join her brand-new company, The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, as a principal dancer. Under her coaching, Mr. Du danced some of the most important works created by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, and Maurice Bejart.

In 2008, after his illustrious performing career, Mr. Du accepted a lecturer position from the Dance Department of Towson University where he teaches Ballet Technique to the top level BFA Majors. He also teaches Ballet Repertory, Men’s Ballet Technique, Partnering, and is the Artistic Director of the Towson Dance Company for the fall semester. In the Dance Department, Mr. Du has played a major role in cultivating an environment for male dancers. He has written a new comprehensive curriculum to train male ballet students in college. He has also developed a new course called Method of Teaching Ballet Technique as a part of the K-12 teaching curriculum.
Mr. Du joined the American Dance Institute faculty in 2009 and was the Artistic Director of the ADI School from 2010 to the spring of 2015. He also formed Ballet ADI, the resident company of American Dance Institute from 2010 to 2015. The company produced two highly acclaimed productions each year during its tenure. In 2010, he completed an entire production of The Nutcracker for the ADI School students. The school performed The Nutcracker annually at the ADI Theater as well as benefit performances at The Children’s Inn at NIH and Walter Reed Army and Naval Hospital in Bethesda MD. In 2016, as Co-Director, Mr. Du created and successfully launched ADI’s Future Artists Initiative to promote and support diversity in dance.

In 2018, Mr. Du was invited to join the renowned Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, DC as a master teacher to teach a Career Seminar Course, Ballet Technique, and a Choreographic Composition Class to the school’s Pre-Professional level and Senior level students. He became Artistic Director of Kirov Academy 2019-2021, under his direction, Kirov Academy was awarded Outstanding School at YAGP in 2020 and 2021. Mr. Du was awarded Outstanding Choreographer in 2020.
In the summer of 2018, Mr. Du was invited to participate as a master teacher in the Master Class Summer Intensive that was part of the 6th Shanghai International Ballet Competition. He taught the Senior level Men’s class and choreographed a new work for the class to be performed at the culmination of the Intensive.

Mr. Du has been a guest artist, master teacher, répétiteur, and adjudicator nationally and internationally. He has choreographed over 30 classical and neoclassical works for various companies, schools, and universities, including his own version of the full-length ballet, Sleeping Beauty, Coppélia, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker. His choreographic work has also been presented in festivals and competitions, including Youth America Grand Prix, Velocity DC Dance Festival, New Jersey Youth Ballet Competition, and the Millennium Stage at The John F. Kennedy for the Performing Arts Center.

Mr. Du is happily married to his long-time on-stage partner, Erin Mahoney Du. They are blessed with two beautiful daughters.

Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2022

Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2018, 2019, 2021

Maria Konrad graduated from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos High School of Performing Arts, and then earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in performing arts from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Her performance experience includes the Barrymore Awards, the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, the Merriam Theater, and Project Dance. In the Philadelphia area, her choreography was featured in West Side Story, Hello Dolly, Annie Get Your Gun, Project Dance, The Philadelphia Fringe Festival, and at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. As a faculty member at Koresh Dance Company, Ms. Konrad helped create an early-dance-education curriculum.

After returning to Florida, Ms. Konrad founded REACH—A Dance Theater Collective, South Florida’s first modern-jazz workshop. In addition to teaching at HARID, she is on the faculties of Florida School for Dance Education and A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

Maria is a resident choreographer of the Next Generation Ballet of the Patel Conservatory. She was a member of the jury of the 2019 Youth America Grand Prix competition.

Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2018, 2019; 2021
Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2015-2019, 2021
Dance Faculty, SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

Born in Havana Cuba, Ms. Miriam Mesa-Pelly graduated as a dancer and teacher from the National School of Arts and from the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with a Golden Diploma in Performing Arts, in Ballet

Ms. Mesa-Pelly was a 1st soloist with the famous National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) under the direction of Fernando and Alicia Alonso with whom she danced for 24 years. With the Cuba National Ballet, she performed throughout Europe, Latin America, United States and Canada, and danced in such venues as the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Champs Elisee, in Paris, the Teatro Colon in Argentina, La Scala in Milan Italy, at the Teatro de Bellas Artes in Mexico and, at the Kennedy Center and Metropolitan Opera House in the United States.

Ms. Mesa-Pelly also held Principal roles in works by such prominent Cuban choreographer as Gustavo Herrera and served as Artistic Director for productions of the Opera of Cuba, Teatro Lirico of Havana and the Cuban National Ballet which toured Italy and Spain from 1991 to 1992.

Ms. Mesa-Pelly taught Ballet, Pointe and Repertoire at the National School of Classical and Contemporary Dance (ENDCC) and was a professor for the Bachelor of Didactics in the specialty of Classical Dance in Mexico. From 2010 to 2013, Ms Mesa-Pelly was also a teacher at the Prover and Fomento Artistico Cordobes in Veracruz, Mexico and at the National Ballet School in Havana Cuba where she also coached talented dancers for National and International Competitions throughout the world.

Ms. Mesa-Pelly sat on juries for the graduating class of the Instituto Superior de Arte and for the University of Havana. She served as an advisor for the selection and employment of dance teachers for the National School of Classical and Contemporary Dance and act as an advisor for many Dance Academy throughout Mexico.

Miriam Mesa-Pelly is the author of the book "Classical Dance Technique" published in 2004 by the National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA) in Mexico D.F.

Currently, Ms. Mesa-Pelly teaches Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variations, Repertoire, and is an Audition Preparation and Senior Showcase Mentor, and the Youth America Grand Prix Competition Coordinator at the SC Governors School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville, South Carolina.

Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2021

Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2018, 2019, 2021

Maria Konrad graduated from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos High School of Performing Arts, and then earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in performing arts from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Her performance experience includes the Barrymore Awards, the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, the Merriam Theater, and Project Dance. In the Philadelphia area, her choreography was featured in West Side Story, Hello Dolly, Annie Get Your Gun, Project Dance, The Philadelphia Fringe Festival, and at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. As a faculty member at Koresh Dance Company, Ms. Konrad helped create an early-dance-education curriculum.

After returning to Florida, Ms. Konrad founded REACH—A Dance Theater Collective, South Florida’s first modern-jazz workshop. In addition to teaching at HARID, she is on the faculties of Florida School for Dance Education and A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

Maria is a resident choreographer of the Next Generation Ballet of the Patel Conservatory. She was a member of the jury of the 2019 Youth America Grand Prix competition.

Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2021
Ailey Extension Program Director 

List of Guest Master Teachers through the Years: Hernan Justo, Kee Human, Alexey Kulpin, Ivonne Lemus, Viktor Plotnikov, Magaly Suarez, Ibis Montoto, Nadia Pavlenko

Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2018, 2019;
Winter Intensive Guest Teacher 2018

Alexey Kulpin is a graduate of the Institute of Culture and Art in St. Petersburg, Russia. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in ballet pedagogy and choreography. In 1998, he was the Grand Prix winner at the Muse of St. Petersburg Ballet Competition. As a professional dancer, Mr. Kulpin has performed soloist and principal roles in both classical and contemporary ballets in Russia, Israel, and the United States. He danced professionally with St. Petersburg State Opera Ballet, St. Petersburg State Male Theatre by Mihailovsky, Ballet Israel, City Ballet of San Diego, Grand Rapids Ballet, Charleston Ballet Theater, Stars of St. Petersburg Municipal Theater of Music and Dance, and Krasnoyarsk Dance Ensemble. His roles included Basilio in Don Quixote; James in La Sylphide; Prince Ivan in Firebird; Spirit of the Rose in Le Spectre de la Rose; Swan Lake Pas de Trois; and the male leads in Tarentella and Maurice Bejart’s Trik Trak.

Mr. Kulpin specializes in teaching classical ballet, male and female variations, and character dance. His teaching career includes the Ballet Israel School, City Ballet of San Diego, Grand Rapids Ballet, and Charleston Ballet Company, where he taught company classes and served as director of the Charleston Ballet Young Artists Group. Most recently, he served as principal ballet teacher for Northern California Dance Conservatory. He has staged classical variations and choreographed solos for performance and ballet competitions, including Youth America Grand Prix. Mr. Kulpin joined The HARID Conservatory’s faculty in August, 2016. He remains active as a guest teacher and a ballet-competition judge.

Summer Intensive Guest Teacher 2018, 2019;
Winter Intensive Guest Teacher 2018
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Guest Master Teacher/ Choreographer 2016-2017

Ivonne Lemus(of Next Generation Ballet, Tampa, Florida) began her dance studies at the Provincial Arts School in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, and was selected to continue her training at the National School of Ballet in Havana, Cuba. She graduated from the National School of Ballet in 1986 and joined the Ballet National of Cuba, where she was trained by Alicia Alonso, Josefina Mendez, Loipa Araufo and Laura Alonso. Lemus was promoted to soloist in 1996 and later joined the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in Canada. She has appeared in both classic and contemporary works, including Swan Lake, Giselle, Coppelia, Les Sylphides, La Fille Mal Gardee, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Paquita, Raymonda Theme and Variations, Apollo, Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, Carmina Burana. Lemus has also participated in numerous International Ballet Festivals through the Ballet National of Cuba, Festival Cervantino Mexico, Arts Festival Scotland and the Summer Festival Spain, and has performed in more than 30 countries including those in Europe, South America, Australia, Asia and in the United States.

As a teacher and coach, Lemus has taught at Coastal Dance Centre in South Carolina, Jose Mateo Ballet Theater, and most recently, at Boston Ballet and Harbor University in Boston. In 2006, she coached an International Ballet Competition gold medalist, and in 2007, she coached the Dance Olympics gold medalist. Lemus joined the Patel Conservatory as a full-time ballet instructor in August 2007 and is the Ballet Mistress for Next Generation Ballet. During her time at the Patel Conservatory, Lemus’ students placed first at the Youth America Grand Prix regional semi-finals (2008 and 2011); won the Silver Medal at the 2011 World Ballet Competition; won the 2011 YAGP regional semi-final Grand Prix; won the 2011 Gold Medal in the Junior Division at the YAGP Finals; and won the Silver Medal at the 2011 YAGP Finals in the Ensemble category.

Guest Master Teacher/ Choreographer 2016-2017

Administrative Staff

Sharon James

Glenn Mata

Peggy Pitoscia

Viktoriia Shoemaker

Erwin Mata

Questions or inquiries? Feel free to contact us during office hours.

HOWARD STUDIO
  • 3073 Howard Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 843-839-8006
  • Monday to Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm
DEVILLE STUDIO
  • 3070 Deville Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 843-839-5678
  • Monday to Friday 2:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
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2023-2024 Tuition Fee Rate

Class Duration Per Week Session (4 week) Fee Class Duration Per Week Session (4 week) Fee
30 min $81.00 3 hours $176.00
45 min $81.00 4 hours $219.00
1 hour $81.00 5 hours $256.00
1.25 hour $91.00 6 hours $282.00
1.5 hour $101.00 7 hours $303.00
1.75 hour $118.00 8 hours $325.00
2 hours $133.00 9 hours $346.00
2.25 hours $150.00 10 hours+ $367.00
2.5 hours $160.00
2.75 hours $165.00

The tuition for each session is based upon the number of class hours in which a student is enrolled per week. It is highly encouraged to take more than an hour per week to take advantage of reduced tuition rates subsequently. 

The tuition rate per session stays the same regardless of attendance, school closures, or closures due to weather. Tuition is non-refundable, non-transferable, and not prorated for partial attendance.

Annual tuition is payable in ten (10) monthly sessions. Students are not charged for the weeks the studio is closed for winter and spring break. These three weeks that there are no classes are omitted from the tuition calendar.

Registration fee and tuition are due upon registration of each student.

If a student registers in the last week of a session, payment will be due for the next monthly session as well.

Classes missed are considered forfeited. Credit WILL NOT be given for classes missed due to illness, vacation, school closings, or acts of nature such as inclement weather.

There is a $45.00 registration fee and a $35.00 registration fee for each additional family member. “Family member’ meaning – living in the same household.

Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Registration fee is due at the time of registration. This is valid from August 21, 2023 through the 2024 Summer Session. New students registering for Summer 2024 will be charged a fee of $25.

Level 2 Classes (by placement)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
RAD Level 2 Ballet
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Ms. Liza/Ms. Karen
Deville Studio
RAD Level 2 Ballet
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Ms. Liza/Ms. Karen
Deville Studio
Jazz for Level 2, 3 & 4
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ms. Holly
Howard Studio
Tap for Level 2, 3 & 4 
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ms. Alison
Deville Studio
Lyrical for Level 2, 3 & 4 
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ms. Holly
Howard Studio
Acro Level for 2, 3 & 4 
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ms. Holly
Deville Studio
Broadway Triple Threat for Level 2, 3 & 4
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio

Recreational Classes

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Recreational Broadway Triple Threat for 6-10 yr old
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio
Recreational Ballet for 11-15 yr old
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Ms. Liza / Ms. Lia
Howard Studio
Recreational Jazz for 6-10 yr old
4:00pm – 4:45pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Recreational Ballet for 6-10 yr old
4:45pm – 5:45pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio
WINTER SESSION ONLY Starts Feb 10th: Recreational Ballet for 6-10 yr old
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Howard Studio
Recreational Lyrical for 6-10 yr old
5:45pm – 6:30pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio
Recreational Tap for 6-10 yr old
5:15pm – 6:00pm
Ms. Michele
Howard Studio
Recreational Broadway Triple Threat for 11-15 yr old
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio
Recreational Tap for 11-15 yr old
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Ms. Michele
Howard Studio
Recreational Acro Dance for 6-10 yr old
6:00pm – 6:45pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Recreational Jazz for 11-15 yr old
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Recreational Acro for 11-15 yr old
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Ms. Michele
Howard Studio

Kids Recreational (6-10 years old)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Recreational Broadway Triple Threat for 6-10 yr old
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio
Kids Recreational Jazz
4:00pm – 4:45pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Recreational Tap for 6-10 yr old
5:15pm – 6:00pm
Ms. Michele
Howard Studio
Kids Recreational Ballet
4:45pm – 5:45pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio
Recreational Acro Dance for 6-10 yr old
6:00pm – 6:45pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Kids Recreational Lyrical
5:45pm – 6:30pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio

High School Dance Classes (15-19 years old)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
High School Ballet
6:45pm – 7:45pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio
High School Tap
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio
High School Jazz
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
High School Contemporary
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Ms. Holly
Howard Studio

2022-2023 Tuition Fee Rate

Class Duration Per Week Session (4 week) Fee Class Duration Per Week Session (4 week) Fee
30 min $78.00 3 hour $170.00
45 min $78.00 4 hour $212.00
1 hour $78.00 5 hour $248.00
1.25 hour $88.00 6 hour $273.00
1.5 hour $98.00 7 hour $294.00
1.75 hour $114.00 8 hour $315.00
2 hour $129.00 9 hour $335.00
2.25 hour $145.00 10 hour $356
2.5 hour $155.00 10.25 hour+ $361.00
2.75 hour $160.00

Annual tuition is payable in ten (10) monthly sessions. Students are not charged for the weeks the studio is closed for winter and spring break. These three weeks that there are no classes are omitted from the tuition calendar.

The tuition for each session is based upon the number of class hours in which a student is enrolled. The tuition rate per session stays the same regardless of attendance, school closures, or closures due to weather.

Registration fee and tuition are due upon registration of each student.

If a student registers in the last week of a session, payment will be due for the next monthly session as well.

Tuition is non-refundable, non-transferable, and not prorated for partial attendance.

Classes missed are considered forfeited. Credit WILL NOT be given for classes missed due to illness, vacation, school closings, or acts of nature such as inclement weather.

There is a $45.00 registration fee and a $30.00 registration fee for each additional family member. “Family member’ meaning – living in the same household.

Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Registration fee is due at the time of registration. This is valid from August 22, 2022, through the 2023 Summer Session. New students registering for Summer 2022 will be charged a fee of $25.

Level 7 Classes (by placement)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
RAD Level 7 Ballet
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Ms. Liza/Ms. Karen
Deville Studio
RAD Level 7 Ballet
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Ms. Liza/Ms. Karen
Deville Studio
Level 7 Jazz
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Ms. Holly
Deville Studio
Level 7 Contemporary
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Ms. Holly
Deville Studio
Level 7 Tap
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Ms. Michele
Howard Studio

Level 6 Classes (by placement)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Level 5 & 6 Jazz
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Ms. Holly
Deville Studio
Level 5 & 6 Lyrical/Contemporary
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Ms. Holly
Deville Studio
Level 5 & 6 Tap
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Ms. Michele
Howard Studio
RAD Level 6 Ballet
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Ms. Liza/Ms. Karen
Deville Studio
RAD Level 6 Ballet
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Ms. Liza/Ms. Karen
Deville Studio
Level 5 & 6 Acro
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Ms. Michele
Howard Studio
Level 5 & 6 Broadway Triple Threat
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio

Level 4 Classes (by placement)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Level 2, 3 & 4 Jazz
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ms. Holly
Howard Studio
Level 2, 3 & 4 Tap
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ms. Alison
Deville Studio
Level 2, 3 & 4 Acro
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ms. Holly
Deville Studio
Level 2, 3 & 4 Broadway Triple Threat
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio
RAD Level 4 Ballet
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Ms. Liza/Ms. Karen
Deville Studio
RAD Level 4 Ballet
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Ms. Liza/Ms. Karen
Deville Studio

Level 3 Classes (by placement)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
RAD Level 3 Ballet
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Ms. Liza/Ms. Karen
Deville Studio
RAD Level 3 Ballet
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Ms. Liza/Ms. Karen
Deville Studio
Level 2, 3 & 4 Jazz
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ms. Holly
Howard Studio
Level 2, 3 & 4 Tap
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ms. Alison
Deville Studio
Level 2, 3 & 4 Acro
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ms. Holly
Deville Studio
Level 2, 3 & 4 Broadway Triple Threat
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio

Level 1 Classes (7+ years old)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
RAD Level 1 Ballet
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ms. Liza
Deville Studio
Primary & Level 1 Broadway Triple Threat
4:00pm – 4:45pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio
RAD Level 1 Ballet
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ms. Liza
Deville Studio
Primary & Level 1 Tap
5:00pm – 5:45pm
Ms. Alison
Deville Studio
Primary & Level 1 Jazz
4:45pm – 5:30pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Primary & Level 1 Acro
5:00pm – 5:45pm
Ms. Michele
Deville Studio

2022 Fall-Seasonal Recreational Classes

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Kids Ballet & Lyrical (Age 6-9 yr old)
Starts: September 17, 2022
Ends: Nov 14, 2022
9:15am – 10:30am
Ms. Laura
Howard Studio
Kids Jazz & Acro (Age 6-9 yr old)
Starts: September 17, 2022
Ends: Nov 14, 2022
10:30am – 11:45am
Ms. Laura
Howard Studio
Ballet & Lyrical (Age 10-16 yr old)
Starts: September 17, 2022
Ends: Nov 14, 2022
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Ms. Laura
Howard Studio

Primary Classes (6+ years old)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
RAD Primary Ballet
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ms. Karen
Deville Studio
Primary & Level 1 Broadway Triple Threat
4:00pm – 4:45pm
Ms. Alison
Howard Studio
RAD Primary Ballet
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ms. Karen
Deville Studio
Primary & Level 1 Tap
5:00pm – 5:45pm
Ms. Alison
Deville Studio
Primary & Level 1 Jazz
4:45pm – 5:30pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Primary & Level 1 Acro
5:00pm – 5:45pm
Ms. Michele
Deville Studio

2023 SUMMER PreSchool Weekly Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
PreSchool Ballet & Tumble
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Howard Studio
PreSchool Ballet & Tap
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Howard Studio
PreSchool Acro & Jazz
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Howard Studio

Pre-Primary Classes (5 years old)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Kids Fine Arts Club
9:30am – 11:30am
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
PreSchool Jazz*
11:00am – 12:00pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
PreSchool Acro Dance*
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
RAD Pre-Primary Ballet [THUR-4:00]
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
RAD Pre-Primary Ballet [SAT]
12:15pm-1:15pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
PreSchool Jazz*
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Pre-Primary Tumble
5:00pm – 5:45pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Pre-Primary Tap
1:15pm – 2:00pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
RAD Pre-Primary Ballet [THUR-5:45]
5:45pm – 6:45pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
*PreSchool Classes are for kids 3-5 year old

Kinder Classes (4 year olds)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Kids Fine Arts Club
9:30am – 11:30am
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Kinder Tap [TUE]
4:00pm – 4:45pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
PreSchool Acro Dance*
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Kinder Tap [THUR]
4:15pm – 5:00pm
 
Howard Studio
Kinder Ballet [SAT]
10:15am – 11:00am
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Kinder Ballet [TUE]
4:45pm – 5:30pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Kinder Ballet [THUR]
5:00pm – 5:45pm
 
Howard Studio
PreSchool Jazz*
11:00am – 12:00pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
PreSchool Jazz*
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
*PreSchool Classes are for kids 3-5 year old

Tiny Tots Classes (3 year olds)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Kids Fine Arts Club
9:30am – 11:30am
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Tiny Tots Tap
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
PreSchool Acro Dance*
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Tiny Tots Ballet
9:30am – 10:15am
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Tiny Tots Ballet
5:15pm – 6:00pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
PreSchool Jazz*
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
PreSchool Jazz*
11:00am – 12:00pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
*PreSchool Classes are for kids 3-5 year old
Total HOUR/s of Class per WEEK 7 WEEK Summer 2023 Rate (June 19 to August 12) Total HOUR/s of Class per WEEK 7 week Summer 2023 Rate (June 19 to August 12)
FULL PAYMENT for ALL 7 weeks
DUE ON REGISTRATION
2 PAYMENT OPTION:
First PAYMENT DUE ON REGISTRATION
Second PAYMENT AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED ON 7/10/23
Up to 1 hr $140 Up to 1 hr $75
2 hr $230 2 hr $122
3 hr $305 3 hr $161
4 $375 4 $197
Day Date Time Class Ages
SUMMER DANCE CAMPS
Mon-Thur June 20-24 9am – 12pm Rainbow Sparkle Unicorn Camp 3 – 5 yrs
Mon-Thur June 27 – June 30 9am – 12pm Perfect Princess Camp 3 – 5 yrs
Mon-Thur June 27 – June 30 1pm – 4pm Unicorn University Camp 5 – 7 yrs
Tue-Fri July 5-8 9am – 12pm Fairy Frolic Adventure Camp, 4th of July (Monday) – NO CLASSES 3 – 5 yrs
Mon-Thur July 11-14 9am – 12pm Enchanted Encanto Camp 3 – 5 yrs
Mon-Thur July 11-14 1pm – 4pm Encanto Camp 5 – 7 yrs
Mon – Frid July 11 – 15 1pm – 4pm Broadway Bound Camp 8 – 13 yrs
Mon-Thur July 18-21 9am – 12pm Mermaid Magic Camp 3 – 5 yrs
Mon-Thur July 18-21 1pm – 4pm Encanto Camp 5- 7 yrs
Mon-Thur July 25-28 9am – 12pm Royal Princess Ball Camp 3 – 5 yrs
Mon-Thur Aug 1 – Aug 4 9am – 12pm Teddy Bear Adventure Camp 3 – 5 yrs
Mon-Thur Aug 1 – Aug 4 1pm – 4pm Step Into the Spotlight 5 – 7 yrs
Day Date Time Class Ages
WEEKLY SUMMER CLASSES
Monday June 20 – Aug 1 4:30pm – 5:30pm Kiddie Ballet & Tap 3 & 4 yrs
Monday June 20 – Aug 1 5:30pm – 6:30pm Kids Jazz & Acro 5 – 7 yrs
Tuesday June 21 – Aug 2 4:30pm – 5:15pm Pre-School Ballet 3 & 4 yrs
Tuesday June 21 – Aug 2 4:30pm – 5:30pm Ballet Technique B 8 – 12 yrs
Tuesday June 21 – Aug 2 5:30pm – 6:30pm Musical Theater Jazz Technique 8 – 12 yrs
Tuesday June 21 – Aug 2 5:30pm – 6:30pm Jazz Technique B 10 yrs & up
Tuesday June 12 – Aug 2 6:30pm – 7:30pm Lyrical Technique B 10 yrs & up
Wednesday June 22 – Aug 3 5:30pm – 6:30pm Pre-School Acro Dance 3 & 4 yrs
Wednesday June 22 – Aug 3 4:30pm – 5:30pm Ballet Technique A 5 – 7 yrs
Wednesday June 22 – Aug 3 5:30pm – 6:30pm Kids Tap 5 – 7 yrs
Wednesday June 22 – Aug 3 4:30pm – 6:00pm Acro Technique 7 – 13 yrs
Wednesday June 22 – Aug 3 6:00pm – 7:00pm Adult Ballet Adults
Thursday June 23 – Aug 4 5:30pm – 6:30pm Jazz Technique A 6 – 9 yrs
Thursday June 23 – Aug 4 6:00pm – 7:00pm Lyrical Techninque A 6 – 9 yrs
Thursday June 23 – Aug 4 4:30pm – 5:30pm Tap Technique A 6 – 9 yrs
Thursday June 23 – Aug 4 4:30pm – 5:30pm Tap Technique B 10 yrs & up
Fridays June 24 – Aug 5 9:00am – 9:30am Creative Movement & Music 2 yrs
Fridays June 24 – Aug 5 9:30am – 11:30am Kids Fine Arts Club 3 – 5 yrs
Saturday June 25 – Aug 6 9:30am – 10:15am PreSchool Ballet [SAT] 3 – 4 yrs
Saturday June 25 – Aug 6 10:15am – 11:30am Kids Ballet & Lyrical 5 – 7 yrs
TUITION TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3
Register and pay 50 % deposit by April 20 and pay full tuition balance by May 20. Register and pay 50% deposit by May 20 and pay full tuition balance by June 20. Register and pay 50% deposit by June 20 and pay full by July 20.
Intermediate and Advanced Ballet Intensive one week $ 550.00 $ 594.00 $ 638.00
two weeks $ 995.00 $ 1,074.00 $ 1,154.00
Entire three weeks $ 1,415.00 $ 1,528.00 $ 1,641.00
TUITION TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3
Register and pay 50 % deposit by April 20 and pay full tuition balance by May 20. Register and pay 50% deposit by May 20 and pay full tuition balance by June 20. Register and pay 50% deposit by June 20 and pay full by July 20.
Junior Ballet Intensive one week $ 450.00 $ 486.00 $ 522.00
two weeks $ 895.00 $ 967.00 $ 1,038.00
Entire three weeks $ 1,315.00 $ 1,424.00 $ 1,525.00
TUITION TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3
Register and pay 50% deposit by April 20; full payment oftuition balance is due by May 20. Register and pay 50% deposit by May 20; full payment oftuition balance is due by June 20. Register by June 20;full tuition payment is due.
Aspiring Dancers’ Ballet Workshop one week $ 245.00 $ 265.00 $ 284.00
two weeks $ 450.00 $ 486.00 $ 522.00
Entire three weeks $ 655.00 $708.00 $ 759.00

2023 WINTER Seasonal Classes (Ages2-5)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Creative Movement (Age 2 yr old)
Starts: January 28, 2023
Ends: April 1, 2023
9:00am – 9:30am
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
Creative Movement (Age 2 yr old)
Starts: Januray 23, 2023
Ends: March 27, 2023
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio
PreSchool Ballet & Tumble – SPRING(Age: 3-5 years old)
Starts: Februeary 9, 2023
Ends: April 20, 2023
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Howard Studio
PreSchool Ballet & Tumble – WINTER(Age: 3-5 years old)
Starts: January 27, 2023
Ends: March 31, 2023
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ms. Danielle
Howard Studio

Level Placement Class

  • A Level Placement class will allow the teacher to assess the student and then make the best recommendation for the appropriate level that will be beneficial to the student’s learning and growth. The recommended level will be based on their performance in the class, age and ability. The teacher will then inform the Front Office staff or the child’s parent after this class. There is a level placement fee of $25.00.

New Students

  • Parents should register based on the age of the child by August 21, 2023.
  • New students ages 2 years – 6 years do not need to do a level placement class.
  • New students enrolling in dance classes, particularly ballet, from ages 7 and up and with previous dance training must take a Level Placement Class before registering for classes.
  • New students will be placed in a class according to their age, skill level, and experience. Coastal Dance Centre Ballet technique class levels do not necessarily correspond with levels offered at a student’s previous school. It may also be possible that a student may remain in a level for more than one year. Should a student’s level placement change once classes are in session, any necessary tuition adjustment will be reflected on the student’s next invoice and may require uniform change.
  • All level placements are at the discretion of CDC teaching staff and subject to the approval of the Artistic Directors.

Returning Students

  • All returning CDC students who have taken and passed the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) exam in the previous dance year, are to register for the next level. Returning students who have not taken the RAD exam should contact the Front Office to inquire about the level recommendation.

Policies, Procedure & Other Fees

Communication

Coastal Dance Centre uses a variety of communications to keep families up to date:

  • Email is the primary method of communicating information to parents and students. Please keep your email addresses updated and make sure to opt in to email blasts in the Parent Portal to receive the latest information. Also be sure to check your spam/junk folders for emails.

  • Our website is also a valuable tool for communicating with parents. It includes information on class schedules, events and much more.

  • Monthly Newsletter is another resource of information, including upcoming events. 

  • In the event of an emergency or cancellation of classes due to weather or otherwise, communication will be sent by email and/or text message to the contact information in the Parent Portal. Please keep this information up to date.

Automatic Payment Information

  • Upon registration, ALL families are required to submit automatic payment information to reserve the student’s spot for class.
  • Tuition is paid via credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).
  • Payment of tuition and additional scheduled fees will be charged automatically on the Friday prior to the start of the new session throughout the 2022-2023 dance year.
  • Any denied transactions will be charged a $30 late fee and any additional bank charge that may apply.
  • All registrants wanting to pay by cash, check, or alternate credit card must do so by the Monday prior to the start of the new session, or tuition will be charged to the payment information on file.
  • For Cash Payments, always make sure you get a receipt (email / hard copy). In case a non-payment issue comes up or needs to be clarified with you, the receipt is your proof of payment. We have a “No Receipt – No Payment Received” policy.
  • Checks should be made payable to “Coastal Dance Centre.” All NSF or returned checks will be charged a $35.00 service fee per check.
  • Families can view their account balances, change their credit card information, if necessary, and make payments at any time through the Parent Portal at coastaldancecentre.com.
  • Personalized Payment Plan agreement contracts can be arranged with the Front Office. This should be in place before your child attends classes.  A one-time service of $30 will be assessed.

Any changes to your payment type or schedule must be submitted IN WRITING to the office, or tuition and additional fees will  be charged to the payment information on file.

Late Payment Policy

  • Please pay your tuition on time. A $30.00 late fee will automatically be added to unpaid accounts after the stated monthly session due date regardless of absence or illness. The late fee is also applied to the tuition amount of those accounts with declined cards. Checks returned for nonpayment will incur the late fee and Non Sufficient Funds Fee incurred by Coastal Dance Centre.
  • The quality of the delivery of our programs depends upon a system of mutual respect and cooperation. We understand that anyone may make a late payment from time to time, but please be respectful of our late fee policy and when applicable, graciously include your late fee in your next payment.. If your credit card information has changed, please notify the Front Office before the next payment deadline.
  • Students who fall two (2) sessions behind on payment will not be allowed to take dance class/es, rehearsals, competition, and performance, until the account is paid in full, including late fees.
  • Coastal Dance Centre reserves the right to prohibit students with outstanding fees from attending classes and rehearsals until full payment is received. Course of action may be taken, including possible termination of enrollment. All delinquent accounts will be turned over to a collection agency.

 

LATE FEE POLICIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED AND ASSESSED PROMPTLY. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Refund Policy

  • Once classes have begun, tuition is not refundable. Enrollment guarantees a place in the classroom and is a commitment to fulfill tuition requirements. Students who miss class or withdraw before the end of the session are still obligated for the full session’s fees
  • ​​We do not issue refunds or credit for early withdrawal.
  • In the case of withdrawal from class, the required “Withdrawal Form” must be submitted to the front office no less than 15 days prior to the start of the upcoming session to stop the accrual of tuition charges.
  • No refunds are issued once a child has attended class in any given monthly session. 
  • Any student who takes one class in a monthly session must pay for the entire monthly session.

No refunds are given for classes missed because of illness, injury, or vacation. Credit will be considered only for a prolonged injury or health problem with supporting medical documentation and is subject to a 15% administrative charge.

Changing or Withdrawing from Class

  • Coastal Dance Centre must be notified in writing no fewer than 15 days prior to the start of the upcoming monthly session of any changes to your original schedule (adding or removing classes or withdrawal from classes) or your account will be billed accordingly.
  • If a student chooses to discontinue any or all classes during the dance year, the parent or guardian must contact the front office staff to complete and sign a withdrawal form.
  • Withdrawal may not be transacted verbally with teachers or Front Office Staff or over the phone.
  • Withdrawal forms must be submitted 15 days prior to the start of the upcoming monthly session. In the event a withdrawal form is submitted fewer than 15 days prior to the start of the new monthly session, the entire monthly session’s tuition will be charged.
  • There are no refunds given for students who discontinue taking classes/lessons at any time during the monthly session.
  • If a student chooses to re-enroll after withdrawing from all classes, there will be an additional re-registration fee of $30.

Interruption of Services

  • If we are mandated to close our studio building due to any government order, or any unforeseen circumstances, such circumstances include without limitation natural disasters or acts of God, acts of terrorism, war, government acts or orders, epidemics, pandemics or outbreak of communicable disease, quarantines, national or regional emergencies, or any other cause classes will convert to virtual classes and instruction will continue.
  • There may be an approximate one-week transition period from the date of the shelter in place order until virtual classes begin in order to allow us to implement our action plan.
  • Coastal Dance Centre shall not provide a refund or credit for classes canceled in the case of such events.
  • In the event the studio must close due to force de majeure, we will transfer our programming to virtual classes.
  • If your family would like to opt out of virtual classes, a withdrawal notice will be required. 
  • If a student chooses to re-enroll after withdrawing from all classes, there will be an additional re-registration fee of $30 as stated in the Withdrawal Policy.
  • If the studio is forced to close and cannot operate via virtual classes, we will freeze accounts until further notice.

2023 SUMMER Recreational Classes

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
RECREATIONAL Ballet
For Ages 6 to 8 years old
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Howard Studio
RECREATIONAL Acro & Jazz 
For ages 6 to 8 years old
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Howard Studio
RECREATIONAL Acro & Jazz
For Ages 9 to 14 years old
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Howard Studio
Summer Camp: Broadway Triple Threat, Sing, Dance and Act to the Lion King Broadway
JULY 24 – 28 
1 pm – 4 pm
Howard Studio

2023 SUMMER Adult Dance Weekly Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Adult Beginners BALLET
12 noon to 1pm
Deville Studio
Adult Intermediate BALLET
6:00pm to 7:15pm
Deville Studio
Adult Beginners TAP
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Deville Studio
Adult Intermediate TAP
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Deville Studio

2023 SUMMER Level 5, 6 & 7 Weekly Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Leaps & Turns for Levels 3 to 7
(with teacher’s approval)
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Deville Studio
Contemporary for Levels 5,6,7
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Deville Studio

2023 SUMMER Level 2,3,4 Weekly Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Acro for Levels 2, 3 & 4
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Deville Studio
Jazz for Levels 2, 3 & 4
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Howard Studio
Lyrical for Levels 2, 3 & 4
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Deville Studio
Leaps & Turns for Levels 3 to 7
(with teacher’s approval)
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Deville Studio
Ballet for Level 2, 3 & 4
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Deville Studio
Tap for Level 2, 3 & 4
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Deville Studio
Summer Camp: Broadway Triple Threat, Sing, Dance and Act to the Lion King Broadway
JULY 24 – 28 
1 pm – 4 pm
Howard Studio

2023 SUMMER Primary/Level 1 Weekly Schedule

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Ballet for Primary/ Level 1 
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Deville Studio
RECREATIONAL Acro & Jazz 
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Howard Studio
RECREATIONAL Ballet
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Howard Studio
Acro & Jazz for Primary/ Level 1 
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Howard Studio
Tap for Primary/ Level 1 
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Deville Studio

Summer Camps 2023 Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
June 19 to 22 (4 day Dance Camp) Ages 3 to 5 9 am to12 noon Fancy Freeze Frozen Adventure
Ages 5 to 7 1 pm to 4 pm Frozen Summer
June 26 to 29 (4 day Dance Camp) Ages 3 to 5 9 am to 12 noon Paw-ty! with Paw Patrol
July 5 to 7 (3 day Dance Camp) Ages 3 to 5 9 am to 12 noon Enchanted Encanto
July 10 to 13 (4 day Dance Camp) Ages 3 to 5 9 am to 12 noon MerMagical Mermaids
July 17 to 20 (4 day Dance Camp) Ages 3 to 5 9 am to 12 noon Hair in the Air: Trolls!
Ages 5 to 7 1 pm to 4 pm Rockin’ and Trollin’
July 24 to 27 (4 day Dance Camp) Ages 3 to 5 9 am to 12 noon Twirltopia Princess Academy
July 24 to 28 (5 day Musical Theater Camp) Ages 8 and up 1 pm to 4 pm Lion King Broadway Camp
July 31 to August 3 (4 Day Sing & Dance Camp) Ages 3 to 5 9 am to 12 noon Pop Star Minis
Ages 5 to 7 1 pm to 4 pm Pop Star Kids
August 7 to 10 Ages 3 to 5 9 am to 12 noon Disney Dance Party

2023 SPRING Seasonal Adult Dance

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Adult Beginner Ballet
Starts: Mar 28, 2023
Ends: May 23, 2023
(no classes on Apr 6)
11:00am – 12:00pm
Ms. Liza
Deville Studio
Adult Intermediate Ballet
Starts: Mar 28, 2023
Ends: May 23, 2023
(no classes on Apr 4)
7:30pm – 8:45pm
Ms. Liza
Deville Studio
Adult Beginner/Advanced Beginner TAP
Starts: April 12, 2023
Ends: May 31, 2023
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Ms. Michele
Howard Studio
Adult Intermediate/Advanced TAP
Starts: April 13, 2023
Ends: June 1, 2023
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Ms. Michele
Deville Studio

Adult Dance Tuition Rate - SUMMER 2023

CLASS ACCESS: (valid for Summer Session only)

7 classes for Tap
$120

 

6 classes for Ballet
$110

 

 > No registration fee for these classes
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Register and pay 50% deposit by April 20; full payment oftuition balance is due by May 20. Register and pay 50% deposit by May 20; full payment oftuition balance is due by June 20. Register by June 20;full tuition payment is due.
Beginning Ballet Workshop one week $ 195.00 $ 210.00 $ 226.00
two weeks $ 375.00 $ 405.00 $ 435.00
Entire three weeks $ 550.00 $ 594.00 $ 638.00