Summer Classes

Summer Semester at Tye Chua Dance

Summer is a wonderful time for dancers to grow.

At Tye Chua Dance, our summer semester offers classes for children, teens, and adults — from young beginners to advanced dancers and adult students. Summer classes give dancers the opportunity to maintain their training, build strength, explore new styles, prepare for the upcoming season, or simply enjoy moving in a focused and supportive studio environment.

Whether your dancer is brand new to Tye Chua Dance or continuing their training with us, summer is a great time to begin.

SUMMER SEMESTER DATES

Our Summer Semester runs June 13 through August 14 and includes 8 weeks of classes, with one week off for the Fourth of July holiday.

Class pricing is based on the full 8-week summer semester.

This schedule allows dancers to stay consistent in their training while still leaving room for summer travel, family time, and rest..

A Note About Summer Placement

Some summer classes are open by age or experience level, while leveled ballet classes may require placement or instructor recommendation.

If your dancer is new to Tye Chua Dance, has previous training, or falls between age ranges, please contact us before registering so we can help determine the best fit.

Adult dancers are welcome to register for the full summer session or purchase drop-in classes when available.

    • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
      - Ballet V / Advanced Class
      - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      - $17/class

    • Monday & Wednesday
      - Variations & Repertoire
      - 12:15 - 1:15 pm
      - $14/class

    Ballet V / Advanced Ballet is designed for experienced dancers seeking serious summer training. This class emphasizes refined technique, strength, stamina, musicality, artistry, pointe work when appropriate, and advanced-level movement quality.

    Dancers will work at a focused pace with more complex barre and center combinations, including adagio, turns, petite and grand allegro, and pointe sequences as appropriate. This class is ideal for committed teen dancers, pre-professional students, advanced adults, and dancers preparing for auditions, intensives, or continued high-level training.

    • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
      - Ballet V / Advanced Class
      - 10:30 am - 12:00 m
      - $17/class

    • Monday & Wednesday
      - Variations & Repertoire
      - 12:15 - 1:15 pm
      - $14/class

    Ballet V / Advanced Ballet is designed for experienced dancers seeking serious summer training. This class emphasizes refined technique, strength, stamina, musicality, artistry, pointe work when appropriate, and advanced-level movement quality.

    Dancers will work at a focused pace with more complex barre and center combinations, including adagio, turns, petite and grand allegro, and pointe sequences as appropriate. This class is ideal for committed teen dancers, pre-professional students, advanced adults, and dancers preparing for auditions, intensives, or continued high-level training.

    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 8:00 - 9:30 am

    • $17/class

    • Pre Pointe through 1st Year of Pointe

    • 3-4 Classes per Week Recommended


    Ballet IV is an upper-intermediate level focused on building the strength, stamina, technical clarity, and consistency required for more advanced training. Dancers continue refining alignment, musicality, coordination, turnout, and clean execution while preparing for or continuing early pointe work when appropriate.

    Summer training is especially valuable at this level, helping dancers maintain strength, avoid regression, and prepare for the demands of the upcoming season.

    • Monday & Wednesday

    • 5:00- 6:00 pm

    • $14 per class

    • 2 Classes per Week Recommended

    Ballet III marks the beginning of more focused technical training and helps dancers prepare for increased class demands, early performance work, and continued progression through the Tye Chua Dance curriculum.

    Students will work on strength, control, alignment, musicality, coordination, and more complex combinations at the barre and in center. Summer Ballet III is a valuable opportunity for dancers to maintain consistency, build confidence, and continue progressing between school-year seasons.

    • Beginner

      • Monday 6:00 - 6:45 pm

      • Saturday 10:00 - 10:45 am

      • $14/class

    • Intermediate/Advanced

      • Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm

      • Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

      • $14/class

    Contemporary Ballet blends the structure, discipline, and precision of classical ballet with the freedom, musicality, and expressive range of contemporary movement.

    Dancers will build strength, coordination, flexibility, musicality, and body awareness while exploring weight shifts, floor work, off-center movement, transitions, phrasing, and expression. This class is a wonderful summer option for dancers looking to expand their movement vocabulary and grow as more versatile performers.

    • BEGINNER

      • Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 pm

      • $14/class

    • OPEN LEVEL

      • Monday-Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 am

      • Monday & Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm

      • $14/class

    • INTERMEDIATE

      • Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 pm

      • $17/class

    Adult Ballet is open to dancers at many stages of their ballet journey — from beginners taking their first class to experienced dancers and professionals looking for quality training.

    Summer adult classes are a great way to begin ballet, return to class, maintain consistency, or continue refining technique. Students will work on posture, alignment, musicality, coordination, strength, flexibility, and artistry in a welcoming and thoughtful environment.

    Adults may register for the summer session if they plan to attend regularly, or purchase drop-in classes when they need more flexibility.

    • Tuesday 6:00 - 6:45 pm

    • $14 per class

    Musical Theatre for Kids introduces young performers to the joy of singing, dancing, acting, and storytelling in a fun, supportive class environment. Students will build confidence, coordination, musicality, stage presence, and expressive performance skills while learning age-appropriate choreography and theatrical movement.

    This class is a great fit for children who love to perform, enjoy character work, or want to become more comfortable moving, expressing themselves, and working as part of an ensemble.

    • Tuesdays

    • 5:00 - 6:00 pm

    • $14 per class

    Musical Theatre for Adults is designed for adult students who want to explore the performance, movement, and storytelling of musical theatre in a welcoming and encouraging environment. Class may include theatrical choreography, character-driven movement, musicality, performance quality, and stage presence, with material inspired by classic and contemporary musical theatre styles.

    This class is a great option for adult dancers, actors, singers, theatre enthusiasts, or beginners who want to build confidence, move with expression, and enjoy the energy of musical theatre.

Why Summer Training Matters

Consistent training builds strength, stamina, and confidence while keeping technique strong and goals on track.

Maintain Progress

Build Strength & Flexibility

Stay Inspired All Summer

Questions?

We’re here to help you find the right classes
for your goals and schedule.

info.tyechuadance@gmail.com

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Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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