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          Accessible Quality Education
                  Non-Competitive, Nurturing Environment
                          Inspiring and Sharing Passion for Dance


The School at City Arts is a division of Dance Project, Inc., a non-profit organization under the direction of Jan Van Dyke, with three activities: a statewide dance festival, a dance school and a professional dance company.



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Professional Practice Scholarships
Posted: Friday May 17, 2013 8:40 pm

For the summer, we will offer up to five Professional Practice scholarships to adult students who want to take more classes than they can afford. Students will pay for one class per week and they will be required to take at least three. For more information about applications, call us at 272 3737.



Special Summer Guest Teachers
Posted: Friday May 17, 2013 8:37 pm


This summer, the Thursday night Intermediate / Advanced Contemporary Class will be taught by special guest teachers starting Thursday, June 6. Cara Hagan will teach in June and Lauren Kearns will teach in July and August. Stay tuned for more details!



Spring Showcase Schedule
Posted: Wednesday March 20, 2013 2:17 pm

***Please note that some pieces are in 2 or 3 shows.

DRESS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE – FRIDAY, MAY 31st
4:00-4:10 Creative Mvmt I – F, 3-4 yrs (Stephany)
4:10-4:20 Creative Mvmt II – R, 4-5 yrs (Lauren)
4:20-4:30 Creative Mvmt II – F, 4-5 yrs (Stephany)
4:30-4:40 Creative Mvmt I/II – T, 3-5 yrs (Elizabeth)
4:40-4:50 Creative Mvmt I/II – S, 3-5 yrs (Jenny)
4:50-5:00 Ballet/Modern I/II – T, 5-6 yrs (Lauren)
5:00-5:10 Ballet/Modern II- M, 5-6 yrs (Elizabeth)
5:10-5:20 Ballet/Modern I/II – S, 5-6 yrs (Jonathan)
5:20-5:30 Tap/Hip Hop I/II – W, 5-6 yrs (Jonathan)
5:30-5:40 Beg/Int Modern – W, 7-12 yrs (Jonathan)
5:40-5:50 Mini Dance Troupe – 40 Years: Put on a Happy Face
5:50-6:00 Junior & Tween Dance Troupe
– 40 Years: Anything You Can Do
6:00-6:10 Beg/Int Ballet – S, 7-12 yrs (Jonathan)
6:10-6:20 Mini, Jr/Tween, Teen & Adult Dance Troupes
– 40 Years: There’s No Business Like Show Business
10 MINUTE BREAK
6:30-6:40 Beg/Int Hip Hop – F, 7-12 yrs (Jonathan)
6:40-6:50 Int. Ballet – T, 10-18 yrs (Elizabeth)
6:50-7:00 Beg/Int Jazz – R, 7-12 yrs (Lauren)
7:00-7:10 Adult Dance Troupe – 40 Years: Make ‘em Laugh
7:10-7:20 Teen Dance Troupe – 40 Years: Anything Goes
7:20-7:30 Beg/Int Ballet – M, 7-12 yrs (Jenny)
7:30-7:40 Beg/Int Modern – W, 13+ yrs (Elizabeth)
7:40-7:50 Beg/Int Jazz – W, 13+ yrs (Stephany)
7:50-8:00 Int. Jazz – W, 13+ yrs (Elizabeth)
8:00-8:10 Int. Ballet – S, 13+ yrs (Stephany)
8:10-8:20 Int/Adv Pointe – M, 13+ yrs (Katrina)

SHOWING 1 (SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST 1:30PM)
Ballet/Modern II- M, 5-6 yrs (Elizabeth)
Creative Mvmt I – F, 3-4 yrs (Stephany)
Beg/Int Ballet – S, 7-12 yrs (Jonathan)
Int. Ballet – T, 10-18 yrs (Elizabeth)***
Beg/Int Hip Hop – F, 7-12 yrs (Jonathan)
Int Modern – W, 13+ yrs (Elizabeth)***
Beg/Int Jazz – W, 13+ yrs (Stephany)
Int. Ballet - S, 13+ yrs (Stephany)***
40 YEARS OF BROADWAY – Performing Groups***

SHOWING 2 (SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST 4:00PM)
Ballet/Modern I/II – S, 5-6 yrs (Jonathan)
Creative Mvmt I/II – T, 3-5 yrs (Elizabeth)
Creative Mvmt II – F, 4-5 yrs (Stephany)
Beg/Int Modern – W, 7-12 yrs (Jonathan)
Tap/Hip Hop I/II – W, 5-6 yrs (Jonathan)
Int/Adv Pointe - M, 13+ yrs (Katrina)***
Int. Ballet – T, 10-18 yrs (Elizabeth)***
Int. Jazz – R, 13+ yrs (Elizabeth)***
40 YEARS OF BROADWAY – Performing Groups***

SHOWING 3 (SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND 3:00PM)
Ballet/Modern I/II – T, 5-6 yrs (Lauren)
Creative Mvmt I/II – S, 3-5 yrs (Jenny)
Creative Mvmt II – R, 4-5 yrs (Lauren)
Beg/Int Ballet – M, 7-12 yrs (Jenny)
Beg/Int Jazz – R, 7-12 yrs (Lauren)
Int Modern – W, 13+ yrs (Elizabeth)***
Int/Adv Pointe – M, 13+ yrs (Katrina)***
Int. Jazz – R, 13+ yrs (Elizabeth)***
Int. Ballet - S, !3+ yrs (Stephany)***
40 YEARS OF BROADWAY – Performing Groups***



MAKE-UP CLASSES
Posted: Wednesday January 30, 2013 2:19 pm

We apologize to those of you that experienced class cancellations due to winter weather! The make-up schedule is below:

Friday classes with Ms. Stephany and Mr. Jonathan

* Creative Movement I - Friday, June 7th, 10:00-10:45 in Studio 305
* Creative Movement II - Friday, June 7th, 10:45-11:30 in Studio 305
* Hip Hop - Friday, June 7th, 4:30-5:30 in Studio 305

Saturday classes with Mr. Jonathan, Mrs. Jenny, and Ms. Stephany

* Ballet/Modern - Saturday, June 8th, 9:30-10:30 in Studio 305
* Beg/Int Ballet - Saturday, June 8th, 10:30-11:30 in Studio 305
* Dancing with Tots - Saturday, June 8th, 10:00-10:30 in Studio 317
* Creative Movement I/II - Saturday, June 7th, 10:30-11:15 in Studio 317
* Intermediate Ballet - Saturday, June 7th, 10:30-12:00 in Studio 323



Volunteer Opportunties
Posted: Friday September 14, 2012 11:37 am

Dance Project is a non-profit organization that is a festival, a school, a dance company, and a community resource fueled by passion for excellence in dance. Dance Project builds the North Carolina dance community and expands the field of dance through artistic and educational programs. We train dancers, build audiences, and set the standard for professionalism in dance.

WE DEPEND ON YOUR SUPPORT TO FULFILL THESE GOALS! Please fill out the form below AND RETURN IT TO US indicating your ability to volunteer your time to help. MAKE Dance Project be all it can be – for YOU!

Volunteer Form




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