Grace! Ballet Academy of Dance - Green Valley, AZ
2026-2027 Program & Class Guide
At Grace Ballet Academy we combine professional dance instruction with a caring & nurturing community. We challenge our students to achieve artistic excellence growing in grace, confidence, discipline, and character. We believe the lessons learned in the studio extend far beyond the stage, and that dance is more than an art form – it’s foundation for life.
Princess Ballerinas
Ages 3-4 | Instructor: Tara Miller
Mondays | 4:00 PM
Thursdays | 10:00 AM
Your child’s first magical adventure into the world of dance begins here! The Princess Ballerina Series blends 25 minutes of ballet-based creative movement with 20 minutes of floor gymnastics, all within an imaginative, theme-filled environment designed to inspire and delight. Each class features storytelling, monthly magical themes, and skill-building activities that help dancers develop balance, coordination, major locomotive skills, and musicality—while fostering a lifelong love for dance. Our sticker skill charts help children track their progress in both ballet and tumbling, creating a joyful sense of achievement. With gentle guidance and plenty of sparkles, this class nurtures confidence, classroom skills, and big imaginations—all in a supportive and engaging space. Perfect for little ones who love to leap, twirl, tumble, and pretend!
Kinder Princess Ballerinas
Ages 5-6 | Instructor: Tara Miller
Mondays | 4:45 PM
Structured just like our Princess Ballerina class – but designed for the development of the next steps, Kinder Ballerinas a magical adventure into the world of dance blending 25 minutes of ballet-based creative movement with 20 minutes of floor gymnastics, all within an imaginative, theme-filled environment designed to inspire and delight. Each class features storytelling, monthly magical themes, and skill-building activities that help dancers develop balance, coordination, major locomotive skills, and musicality—while fostering a lifelong love for dance. Our sticker skill charts help children track their progress in both ballet and tumbling, creating a joyful sense of achievement. Offering both a great ballet foundation while maintaining the joy and creativity that make dance so special.
Boys Ninja Tumble
Ages 3-5 | Tara Miller
Thursdays | 11:00 AM
Designed especially for energetic boys, Ninja Tumble combines gymnastics fundamentals, obstacle courses, and exciting ninja challenges to build strong, confident movers. Through animal walks, crawling patterns, climbing, balancing, jumping, rolling, and tumbling, students develop bilateral coordination, cross-body movement, balance, agility, core strength, and body awareness. These developmental movement patterns support brain-body connections that enhance athletic performance, coordination, focus, and motor planning. Every class encourages problem-solving, perseverance, confidence, and teamwork in a fun and safe environment where boys can learn through movement, play, and adventure.
Mini Pom & Tumble
Ages 3-6 | Kelley Coronado
Tuesdays | 4:30 PM
Our Mini Pom & Tumble class is the perfect introduction to the energizing world of pom and beginning acrobatics! Dancers build confidence while learning age-appropriate pom / cheer technique, basic dance skills, musicality, and fun, high-energy choreography. The tumbling portion focuses on foundational gymnastics skills, balance, flexibility, strength, and coordination in a safe, progressive environment.
This class is designed to develop rhythm, body control, spatial awareness, teamwork, and performance confidence while improving the fundamental movement patterns that support all sports and dance. With upbeat music, colorful pom-poms, and engaging activities, students stay active, challenged, and excited to learn as they grow into confident performers and athletes.
Ballet & Jazz Combo Level 1
Beginning Level | Instructor: Aidan Miller
Wednesdays | 4:00 PM
This beginner-level combo class is perfect for dancers ages 7 and up who are ready to transition from creative movement to formal dance training. Students will build a strong foundation in both ballet and jazz, focusing on proper technique, posture, alignment, and musicality. In ballet, we introduce classical positions, vocabulary, and placement. In jazz, dancers explore rhythm, coordination, and expressive movement—all in a fun, upbeat setting. Taught with Grace Ballet’s signature warmth and encouragement, this class helps dancers grow in confidence, discipline, and joy—while forming friendships that last beyond the studio.
Ballet Level 2/3
Beginning–Intermediate | Tara Miller
Mondays | 5:30 PM
Levels 2 & 3 (Ages Vary by Experience, 7 years+) This combined class is ideal for dancers with 2+ years of prior ballet experience who are ready to move into intermediate-level work. With continued focus on classical technique, dancers will refine posture, alignment, and placement through more complex barre and center combinations. Musicality, expression, and movement quality are deepened, all within the warm, encouraging environment that defines Grace Ballet. Level 2 dancers focus on solidifying foundational skills and building strength, balance, and control. New steps and terminology are introduced gradually, preparing dancers for the demands of upper levels. Level 3 dancers work with greater complexity, emphasizing clean technique, performance quality, and stamina. Pre-pointe exercises may be incorporated for those ready, and dancers are assessed for pointe readiness on an individual basis. This class balances discipline with joy, helping dancers grow not only in skill—but in confidence, artistry, and friendships that flourish both inside and outside the studio.
Ballet & Jazz Combo Level 2/3
Beginning–Intermediate (Age varies by experience, 7 years+) | Instructor Aidan Miller
Wednesdays | 5:00 PM
This class compliments our Monday Ballet 2/3 class, it is strongly recommended that level 2/3 dancers take both classes at this age and stage of development of the dancer. Students continue building technique in both ballet and jazz while expanding flexibility, strength, performance quality, and dance vocabulary. This class reinforces the ballet technique and incorporates the appropriate level jazz foundations. Another recommended class for this level/program is the Hip Hop / Jazz Fusion Combo class.
Ballet Level 4/5
Intermediate–Advanced
Mondays | 7:00 PM | Instructor Tara Miller
Wednesdays | 7:00 PM | Instrucor Susanna Meadows
For dedicated ballet students seeking advanced technical training at an intermediate to advanced level. Dancers will focus on strength, control, musicality, and artistry through progressively challenging barre and center work. Emphasis is placed on clean execution, proper alignment, and expressive performance quality. Students in Levels 4 & 5 may be at different stages in their pointe journey. Some may still be building pre-pointe strength and alignment, while others are approved for pointe work. All dancers receive the guidance and individual corrections needed to safely progress at their own pace. In keeping with Grace Ballet’s philosophy, this class nurtures excellence in a supportive environment—where discipline, passion, and encouragement come together. Dancers are empowered to grow in confidence, deepen their love for the art form, and form meaningful connections with their peers.
Pointe / Pre-Pointe
Instructor Permission Required
Mondays | 8:00 PM | Instructor: Tara Miller
Wednesdays | 7:00 PM | Instructor Susanna Meadows
Pointe work is a privilege earned through years of dedicated ballet training. Dancers will be evaluated for readiness based on age, technical ability, strength, alignment, physical development, maturity, and consistency. Placement is solely at the discretion of Director Ms. Tara to ensure the safety and long-term success of every dancer.
Disney Performing Arts Company
Ages 7+
Mondays | 6:30 PM
A unique performance-focused class designed for dancers interested in participating in the Disney Performing Arts Program. Students will learn jazz fusion choreography and performance techniques while preparing for the opportunity to audition to perform at Disneyland during Summer 2027. All enrolled dancers will be eligible to participate in a Disney Master Class experience. Performance opportunities are audition-based. Travel and accommodations are up to each individual family. Fundraising opportunities will be offered throughout the season to help offset ticket expenses. Students enrolled in this class are required to have enrollment in at least one additional class and be at least 7 years of age.
Acro & Gymnastics Level 1
Ages 6-10 | Instructor: Kelley Coronado
Tuesdays | 5:15 PM
This class focuses on building coordination, strength, flexibility, and confidence through foundational acro and floor gymnastics skills. Students will work on basic tumbling, balance, and body awareness in a safe, playful environment that encourages exploration and celebrates progress. Through conditioning and progressions students will learn acrobatic skills such as forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, bridges, bridge kickovers, headstands, walkovers, limbers, basic partner balance, and introductory tumbling. Students also begin connecting acro skills with dance movement to build confidence, control, and fluidity with careful attention to technique and safety. Dancers in Acro 1 will perform in both recitals, combining their acrobatic skills with choreography to create a fun and energetic showcase of all they’ve learned.
POM Team
Open Level | Ages 7+
Tuesdays | 6:15 PM | Instructor: Kelley Coronado
POM Performance Team (Open Level • Ages 7+) – 45 Minutes
Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and team spirit to our exciting POM Team! This high-energy class blends the precision of pom, the sharpness of jazz technique, and the excitement of dance team choreography in a fun and encouraging team environment. Dancers develop strong arm placement, clean motions, synchronization, formations, kicks, turns, leaps, performance quality, and showmanship while building endurance, confidence, and teamwork. Throughout the season, students will learn dynamic routines designed for community performances, special events, and studio showcases, giving them valuable opportunities to perform, build lasting friendships, and gain confidence both on and off the stage.
To maximize success on the team, we strongly recommend enrollment in the appropriate Acro/Gymnastics class. Additional acro training helps dancers safely develop the tumbling, tricks, strength, flexibility, and body control needed to enhance their pom performance and expand their skill set.
Acro & Gymnastics Level 2
Intermediate–Advanced | Instructor: Kelley Coronado
Tuesdays | 7:00 PM
Designed for students who have mastered the fundamentals, Acro 2 focuses on refining technique while advancing strength, flexibility, power, and artistry. Dancers will progress through more challenging skills such as front and back walkovers, aerial progressions, front and back handsprings, round-offs, front and back limbers, front and back tucks (when ready), side aerial progressions, advanced balances, partner work, and dynamic acro tricks seamlessly integrated into dance choreography. This class emphasizes safe progressions, proper technique, and performance quality as students continue developing confidence and athletic excellence. Instructor approval may be required.
Jazz Level 4/5
Intermediate–Advanced
Wednesdays | 6:00 PM | Instructor: Aidan Miller
Jazz 4/5 – Intermediate to Advanced Jazz
Designed for experienced dancers, Jazz 4/5 challenges students to refine their technique while developing the artistry, athleticism, and performance quality expected of advanced performers. Dancers will continue advancing turns, leaps, jumps, extensions, kicks, floor work, and contemporary jazz styles while building greater precision, stamina, and confidence. Classes also focus on performance skills, emotional expression, versatility, and the ability to quickly learn and retain choreography—essential qualities for auditions, performances, and future dance opportunities.
Boys Only Hip Hop & Gymnastics
Open Ages 6+ | Instructors: Tara Miller & Mia Mezquita
Thursdays | 4:00 PM
Built for boys who love to move! This high-energy combo class combines 30 minutes of gymnastics with 30 minutes of hip hop & B-Boy (breakdancing) for the ultimate athletic experience. Students develop strength, coordination, balance, agility, and body control through gymnastic fundamentals to tumbling progressions before taking the floor to learn the latest hip hop moves, musicality, freestyle skills, and exciting breakdance tricks. This action-packed class builds confidence, strength, and coordination while giving boys a fun, encouraging environment to develop both athleticism and creativity.
Dance Lab
Hip Hop & Jazz Fusion
Open Ages 8+ | Instructor: Mia Mezquita
Thursdays | 5:00 PM
Experience the best of both worlds in this exciting, high-energy combo class! With 30 minutes of Hip Hop & 30 minutes of Jazz Fusion students will develop versatility, confidence, and strong performance skills. Dancers will learn the latest hip hop styles, grooves, musicality, and freestyle fundamentals before transitioning into jazz fusion, where powerful technique, expressive movement, turns, leaps, and dynamic choreography come together. This class builds coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and stage presence while encouraging creativity and individual style. Perfect for dancers who love to perform, challenge themselves, and expand their skills in two of today's most popular dance styles while developing their own artistic voice.
Placement Information
Proper class placement is essential for every dancer's success. Grace Ballet reserves the right to place students in the level best suited to their age, experience, technical development, and readiness.
Pointe Requirements
Pointe placement is based on strength, alignment, technique, maturity, attendance, and instructor evaluation. Enrollment in pointe classes requires approval from Director Ms. Tara. Dancers will only be placed on pointe when they meet the necessary physical and technical requirements for safe training.