ACADEMY - Armour Dance Theatre

ACADEMY IN SOUTH MIAMI

Armour Dance Theatre, formerly known as Thomas Armour Youth Ballet (TAYB) has provided quality dance training to members of the Miami-Dade County community since 1949. Armour Dance Theatre has led the effort of creating a dance community that reflects the diversity of Miami through community programs, public performances, and scholarships.

Armour Dance Theatre takes pride in being the oldest dance conservatory in Miami, providing quality dance training taught by professional teaching artists from the dance community.

Armour Dance Theatre is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools.

How can I register?

USE OUR ONLINE FORM

Registration is open for the 2024-25 school year.

Click the link below to access our online registration form. Please note if you have not registered with Armour Dance Theatre before, you will be considered a new student. If you are a current student, you can log into your portal.

Can I apply for a scholarship?

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

We offer sliding-scale scholarships to qualifying families.

If you cannot meet the financial demands
of our tuition fees, please contact us
at 305-667-5543 or [email protected].

SCHOLARSHIP FORM

Where can I find the Nutcracker information?

SCHEDULE & CASTING BELOW

For updated cast lists and rehearsal schedules click the button below.

If you have any questions about the Nutcracker schedule please contact us at
at 305-667-5543

NUTCRACKER SCHEDULE & CASTING

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE

Armour Dance Theatre offers a Summer intensive every year. This summer intensive has been taking place for decades offering students quality dance training with a variety of dance genres. This dance intensive gives students the time to perfect their technique and skills with professional teachers.

For more information on this programming please take a look at our schedules and pricing below.

Intensives at Armour Dance Theatre are flexible you can pay by the week or you can pay a flat discounted rate for the entire summer.

SUMMER SCHEDULE & TUITION

Classes are available in the summer for creative movement, pre-ballet, and accelerated elementary levels through advanced. Please find your level below. Summer classes run June 9th – July 19th, 2025. We will be offering a new one-week repertory workshop from July 21st to July 25th. If you are not familiar with our levels or aren’t sure where the student should be placed, please get in touch with us at (305)667-5543 or [email protected].

Please note that the school will be closed on Thursday, June 19th, and Friday, July 4th.

Intermediate I/II

Intermediate I/II Schedule (Minimum age 11)
Monday – Friday
Ballet, Pointe, and Conditioning 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Contemporary 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM

Intermediate III/IV/Advanced

Intermediate III/IV/Advanced Schedule (Minimum age 13)
Monday – Friday
Ballet, Pointe, and Conditioning Ballet
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Ballet 10 AM -12 PM
Tuesday-Thursday Ballet 8:30 AM -12 PM
Lunch 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Contemporary 12:30 PM – 2:15 PM

Accelerated Elementary

Accelerated Elementary Schedule
Monday – Friday
Ballet Technique – 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Contemporary – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Dance with Me & Creative Movement I/II

Dance with Me (2 years old)

This class is designed for 2-year-toddlers with an adult caregiver.
Saturday – 9 AM – 9:45 AM

Creative Movement I/II Schedule

Creative Movement I (3 years old)
Saturday – 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

Creative Movement II (4 years old)
Saturday – 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Pre-Ballet I/II

Creative Movement I/II Schedule

Pre-Ballet ( 5 & 6 years old)
Saturday – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ( 5 & 6 years old)

Pre-Elementary
Saturday – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

For students who have just completed Pre-Ballet II
and will enter Elementary I in August.

Adult Classes

Adult Ballet Classes

Intermediate
Wednesday – 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Saturday – 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Advanced

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 8:30 AM – 10 AM

Musical Theater Workshop

June 9th – June 20th

This summer, we are offering a musical theater workshop. Participants will develop their skills in acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in a 30-minute performance on the last Friday of the program.

Middle and High School Students
Monday – Friday
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Elementary age Students
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Price for Musical Theater only: $400 for 2 weeks Musical Theater AND ballet $300/week

Ballet Repertoire Workshop

July 22nd – July 26th
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 10 AM – 2 PM
Tuesday and Thursday – 9 AM – 2 PM

Levels: Intermediate I/II/III/IV/Advanced

Price: $200/week

Please note that adult classes continue with the school year schedule until summer classes begin.

SUMMER CLASSES – Level
Int. I, II, III, IV, & Adv.
Accelerated Elementary
Creative Movement
and Pre-Ballet
One week Ballet Repertory Workshop

Weekly Tuition
$200
$150
$20
$150

Six Week Discounted Summer Tuition
$950
$750
$100
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Registration for Armour Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive

SUMMER REGISTRATION

SCHOOL YEAR 2024-25 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND LEVELS

Use the dropdowns below to learn more about the classes we offer, find your level, and the days and times offered for each class. If you have any questions about your level before registering, please call (305)667-5543.

Classes for the 2024-25 school year begin on August 19th

Mommy & Me Ballet

Ages 24-36 months: based on the work of Anne Green Gilbert called “Brain Dance”. This class is designed to give your 2-year-old creative play while laying the foundation for healthy brain development, sensory-motor development and life-long learning.

Tuesday – 10:30-11:15 AM – Rachel Carroll
Thursday – 2:30-3:15 PM – Rachel Carroll
Saturday – 9:30-10:15 AM – Rachel Carroll

Dance Clothing and shoes:
Attire: Parents and children may wear whatever they feel comfortable in.
Shoes: Slippers or Socks with grips

Creative Movement I - Pre-K 3

The Armour Dance Theatre’s creative movement classes are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of your 3-year-old. Your child will gain strength, flexibility, musicality, and social skills, all under the umbrella of play and imagination.

Class time and frequency: Once a week for 45 minutes

*Please note: All students must be potty trained.

Tuesday – 3:15-4:00 – Rachel Carroll
Thursday – 3:45-4:30 – Angelica Diaz
Thursday – 5-5:45 – Rachel Carroll
Saturday – 9:30-10:15 AM – Micheline Cacciatore

Dance Clothing and shoes:
Leotards: Pink leotard. Any style
Tights: Skin tone (At this age tights are not required. Student may wear leotard with socks and slippers)
Shoes: Skin tone (preferred). Please write your child’s name in each shoe!
Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings. Shoes are white or black.

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Creative Movement II - Pre-K4

The Armour Dance Theatre’s creative movement classes are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of your 4-year-old. Your child will gain strength, flexibility, musicality, and social skills, all under the umbrella of play and imagination.

Class time and frequency Once a week for 45 minutes
Monday – 3:15-400 PM – Rachel Carroll
Tuesday – 5:00-5:45 PM – Rachel Carroll
Thursday – 3:15-4:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
Saturday – 10:30-11:15 AM – Rachel Carroll

What other classes are offered for this level?
Tap – Saturday- 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Flamenco – Tuesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Dance Clothing and shoes
Leotards: Pink leotard, any style
Tights: Skin tone (At this age, tights are not required. Student may wear a leotard with socks and slippers) Ballet Skin tone (preferred). Please write your child’s name on each shoe!
Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings. Shoes are white or black.

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Pre-Ballet I - Kindergarten

The Armour Dance Theatre’s Pre-ballet classes are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of your 5-year-old. Your child will gain strength, flexibility, musicality, and social skills.

Class time and frequency Once a week for 60 minutes
Monday – 4:00-5:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
Tuesday – 3:30-4:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Thursday – 5:00-6:00 PM – Angelica Diaz
Saturday – 9:30-10:30 AM – Angelica Diaz

What other classes are offered for this level?
Tap – Saturday-10:30-11:30AM
Hip Hop – Wednesday at 3:00 PM Tawanna Hall
Flamenco-Tuesday-4-5 Paula Castano

Dance Clothing and shoes
Leotards: Pink leotard, any style
Tights: Skin tone (At this age, tights are not required. Students may wear a leotard with socks and slippers)
Ballet shoes: pink or skin tone (preferred). Please write your child’s name on each shoe!
Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
Ballet shoes: White or black.

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Pre-Ballet II - 1st Grade

The Armour Dance Theatre’s PB II classes are specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of your 6-year-old. The students are introduced to the barre and the beginnings of their formal training.

Class time and frequency Once a week for 60 minutes
Monday – 5:00-6:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
Tuesday – 4:00-5:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
Thursday – 4:00-5:00 PM – Rachel Carroll
Saturday – 10:30-11:30 AM – Angelica Diaz

What other classes are offered for this level?
Tap – Saturday-11:30 AM -12:30 PM
Hip Hop – Wednesday – 3:00 PM- Tawanna Hall
Flamenco – Tuesday – 5:00 PM -6:00PM – Paula Castano

Dance Clothing and shoes
Leotards: Pink leotard, any style
Tights: Skin tone (At this age, tights are not required. Students may wear a leotard with socks and slippers)
Ballet shoes: pink or skin tone (preferred). Please write your child’s name on each shoe!
Boys: Leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
Shoes: White or black.

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Elementary I - 2nd Grade - Ballet

Your child’s formal ballet education begins this year with a focus on alignment and technique. To effectively master skills and build “muscle memory” the student begins training twice a week.

Class time and frequency Twice a week for 60 minutes- Students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, can take up to 4 times a week.

Monday – 4:00-5:00 PM – Ruth Wiesen
Tuesday – 4:00-5:00 PM – Micheline Cacciatore
Thursday – 4:00-5:00 PM – Ruth Wiesen
Saturday – 10:30-11:30 AM – Micheline Cacciatore

What other classes are offered for this level?
Tap – Saturday – 11:30-12:30
Broadway jazz– Tuesday at 6:00-7:15 PM – Herman M Payne
Hip Hop – Wednesday 4:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
Contemporary – Friday 5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
Flamenco- Tuesday 5:00 PM -6:00 PM – Paula Castano

Dance Clothing and shoes
Leotards: Light blue, any style
Tights: Skin tone (At this age, tights are not required. Students may wear a leotard with socks and slippers).
Ballet shoes: Skin tone. Please write your child’s name on each shoe!
Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings. Shoes: White or black.
NO jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings.

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Elementary II - 3rd Grade - Ballet

Your child’s ballet education continues to build upon the foundation of the Elementary I work. To effectively master skills and build “muscle memory” the student trains a minimum of twice a week.

Class time and frequency Twice a week for 60 minutes Students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, can take up to 5 times a week.

Monday – 4:30-5:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Tuesday – 4:30-5:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Thursday – 4:30-5:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Friday – 4:30-5:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Saturday – 11:30 AM-12:30 PM – Angelica Diaz

What other classes are offered for this level?
Tap – Saturday – 12:30PM-1:30PM
Broadway jazz– Tuesday – 6:00-7:15 PM – Herman Payne
Hip Hop – Wednesday – 4:00 PM – Tawanna Halle
Contemporary – Friday – 5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
Flamenco-Wednesday 5:00 PM-6:00 PM – Paula Castano

Dance Clothing and shoes
Leotards: Light Blue, any style
Tights: Skin tone
Ballet shoes: Skin tone. Please write your child’s name on each shoe!
Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
Shoes: White or black.
NO jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Elementary III - 4th Grade - Ballet

Your child’s ballet education continues to build upon the foundation of the Elementary II work. Center work begins to combine sequences of steps. To effectively master skills and build “muscle memory” the student trains a minimum of twice a week.

Class time and frequency Twice a week for 60 minutes Students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, can take up to 3 times a week.

Monday – 5:00-6:00 PM – Micheline Cacciatore
Thursday – 5:00-6:00 PM – Micheline Cacciatore
Saturday – 12:30-1:30 PM – Angelica Diaz

What other classes are offered for this level?
Tap – Saturday – 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Broadway jazz– Tuesday – 6:00-7:15 PM – Herman Payne
Hip Hop – Wednesday – 4:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
Contemporary – Friday – 5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
Flamenco-Wednesday – 5:00 PM -6:00 PM Paula Castano

Dance Clothing and shoes
Leotards: Burgundy, any style
Tights: Skin tone
Ballet shoes: Skin tone. Please write your child’s name on each shoe!
Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings.
Shoes: White or black
NO jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Elementary IV (Pre-Pointe) - 5th Grade - Ballet

Your child’s ballet education continues to build upon the foundation of the Elementary III work. Elm IV prepares the student for pointe work with a focus on alignment, strength, transitions and balance. A minimum of three times a week is required. Students will add ribbons to their ballet shoes this year. ADT will provide the ribbon and help to sew them on.

Class time and frequency Three times a week for 1.5 hours
Monday – 5:30-7:00 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Thursday – 5:30-7:00 PM– Mariana Alvarez
Friday – 4:15-5:30 PM – Maria Teresa Del Real

What other classes are offered for this level?
Tap – Saturday at 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Broadway jazz– Tuesday 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM – Herman Payne
Hip Hop – Wednesday – 4:00 PM – Tawanna Hall
Contemporary – Friday – 5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
Flamenco – Wednesday – 5:00 PM -6:00 PM – Paula Castano

Dance Clothing and shoes
Leotards: Burgundy, any style
Tights: Skin tone
Ballet shoes: Skin tone. In preparation for Pointe work next year, the female students will wear ribbons on their shoes. The dance stores will sew them when you purchase the flat shoes.
Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings
Shoes: White or black
NO jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Intermediate I - 6th & 7th Grade - Ballet

Beginning Pointe work is added for the girls. Alignment, technique, conditioning continue to be the focus of each class. Students are required to attend 3 classes a week.

Class time and frequency Three times a week for 1.5 hours. To help students maximize mastery of skills and growth, there is no charge for the fourth BALLET class.

Monday – 6:00-7:30 PM – Ruth Wiesen
Wednesday-4:00-5:00 PM- Mariana Alvarez (Conditioning)
Wednesday – 5-6:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Thursday – 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Ruth Wiesen
Saturday – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Micheline Cacciatore

Conditioning Class: This class is crucial to injury prevention and the student’s pointework, which focuses on key areas of strength.

What other classes are offered for this level?

Tap – Saturday – 9:30 AM
Broadway jazz – Tuesday – 7:15-8:30 PM Herman Payne
Hip Hop – Wednesday – 6:30 PM Tawanna Hall
Contemporary – Friday – 4:30 PM Kelly Robotham
Flamenco (without training) – Monday – 4:30 PM
Flamenco (with training) – Monday – 5:30-7 PM

Dance Clothing and shoes
Leotards: Navy blue, any style
Tights: Skin tone
Ballet shoes/Pointe shoes: Skin tone. Intermediate I will get pointe shoes in January, but will continue to wear ribbons on their flat shoes.
Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings
Shoes: White or black.
NO jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Intermediate II - Ballet

Pointe work builds upon the Intermediate I work. Center floor pointe work is increased. Boys work begins to focus on jumps and turns. A minimum of three classes a week is required. To help students maximize mastery of skills and growth, there is no charge for the fourth BALLET class. For students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, speak with Ruth Wiesen

Class time and frequency Three times a week for 1.5-2 hours. A fourth ballet class is offered at no charge

Tuesday – 5:30-7:15 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Wednesday – 4:30-6:00 PM – Maria Teresa Del Real
Friday – 5:30-7:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Saturday – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Micheline Cacciatore

What other classes are offered for this level?
Tap – Saturday – 9:30 AM
Broadway jazz– Tuesday 7:15-8:30 PM – Herman Payne
Hip Hop – Wednesday 6:30 PM – Tawanna Hall
Contemporary – Friday 4:30-5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
Flamenco (without training) – Monday – 4:30 PM Paula Castano
Flamenco (with training) – Monday – 5:30-7 PM Paula Castano

Dance Clothing and shoes
Leotards: Navy blue, any style
Tights: Skin tone
Ballet shoes/ pointe shoes: Skin tone
Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings
Shoes: White or black

NO jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Intermediate III/IV- Ballet

Pointe work builds upon the Intermediate II work. Center work increases in complexity, musicality and artistry. Boys begin to focus on jumps and turns. Pas de deux classes may be introduced. A minimum of three classes a week is required. To help students maximize mastery of skills and growth, there is no charge for the fourth BALLET class. For students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, speak with Ruth Wiesen

Class time and frequency Three times a week for 1.5-2 hours. A fourth ballet class is offered at no charge. This class includes conditioning using tools like fitness balls and Therabands

Conditioning: Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative body-conditioning and strengthening program that is geared towards injury prevention. This program is designed to enhance students’ technique by focussing on training the muscle memory required in each exercise in all forms of dance. It is a unique training system using ballet-technique specific exercises to train skill acquisition in a graded and progressive manner from junior through to advanced levels. PBT focuses on core strength, weight placement and alignment of the body with carefully designed exercises and repetitions of these exercises that trigger their muscle memory. With the use of an exercise ball, the students gain a great sense of posture and weight-placement whilst feeling each correct muscle group working throughout each exercise, which then stays with them whilst performing.

Tuesday – 5:00-7:00 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Wednesday – Variations 6:30-8:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Friday – 5:30-7:00 PM – Maria Teresa del Real
Saturday – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Mariana Alvarez

What other classes are offered for this level?

Tap – Saturday 9:30AM
Broadway jazz– Tuesday – 7:15-8:30 PM Herman Payne
Hip Hop – Wednesday – 5:00 PM Tawanna Hall
Contemporary – Friday – 7:00 PM Kelly Robotham
Flamenco (without training) – Monday – 4:30 PM Paula Castano
Flamenco (with training) – Monday – 5:30-7 PM Paula Castano

Dance Clothing and shoes
Leotards: Black, any style
Tights: Skin tone
Ballet shoes/pointe shoes: Skin tone
Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings
Shoes: White or black.

NO jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Intermediate V/Advanced - Ballet

Barre and Center floor work focus on Pre-Professional technique and artistry. A minimum of three classes a week is required. To help students maximize mastery of skills and growth, there is no charge for the fourth BALLET class. For students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, speak with Ruth Wiesen. This class includes conditioning using tools such as fitness balls and Therabands

Class time and frequency Three times a week for 1.5-2 hours. A fourth ballet class is offered at no charge

Monday (Conditioning) – 6:00-7:00 PM – Angelica Diaz
Monday – 7-8:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Wednesday – Classical Variations 6:00-8:00PM – Maria Teresa Del Real
Thursday – 7-8:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Saturday – 11:30-1:00 PM – Mariana Alvarez

What other classes are offered for this level?

Tap – Saturday at 9:30 AM
Broadway jazz– Tuesday at 7:15-8:30 PM Herman Payne
Hip Hop – Wednesday at 5:00-6:00 PM Tawanna Hall
Contemporary – Friday 7:00 PM Kelly Robotham
Flamenco (without training) – Monday 4:30 PM Paula Castano
Flamenco (with training) – Monday 5:30-7 PM Paula Castano

Dance Clothing and shoes
Leotards: Black, any style
Tights: Skin tone
Ballet shoe/pointe shoes: Skin tone
Boys: White leotard or T-shirt with black leggings
Shoes: White or black.

NO jewelry will be allowed during class except stud earrings

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Contemporary

The Horton Technique is a technique that emphasizes a whole body, anatomical approach to dance that includes flexibility, strength, coordination of the body and spatial awareness to enable unrestricted, dramatic freedom of expression. The technique includes 17 fortification studies that focuses on strengthening, fortifying, and stretching through a series of movements that attend to different parts of the body. Horton uses flat backs and lateral stretches, tilt lines and lunges, all movements. Horton technique also incorporates lyrical, circular movements focusing on stretching in opposite directions.

As this technique is ballet based, students must also be enrolled in ballet classes.

Intermediate Friday: 4:30-5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
Elementary Levels ( Elm I,II,III,IV) Friday – 5:30-6:30 PM – Kelly Robotham
Advanced Friday 7:00-8:00 PM Kelly Robotham

Dance Clothing and shoes
Black leotard or leotard from their ballet level with black tights or leggings. Students may also wear ballet tights. Make sure they are “convertible”. No shoes. Hair is pulled back in a ponytail or a bun

Flamenco

Flamenco is a song, music, and dance style strongly influenced by the Gitanos but with deeper roots in Moorish musical traditions. It originated in Andalusia (Spain).

Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten –Tuesday 4 PM: This class focuses on mastering the basic arms, rhythms, and footwork techniques through exercises and short choreographies. Mantones and Fans will be provided.

1st and 2nd Grades – Tuesday 5 PM: This class focuses on mastering the basic arms, rhythms, and footwork techniques through exercises and short choreographies. Mantones and Fans will be provided.

3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades – Wednesday 5 PM: This class focuses on mastering the basic arms, rhythms, and footwork techniques through exercises and short choreographies. Mantones and Fans will be provided.

If your child is in the 5th grade and has previous Flamenco training, please contact us.

Middle School/High School (without training) – Monday 4:30-5:30 PM: This class focuses on mastering the basic arms, rhythms, and footwork techniques through exercises and short choreographies. Mantones and Fans will be provided.

Middle School/High School (with training) – Monday 5:30-7 PM: Classes will build in complexity. Technique will continue to be a focus. Mantones and Fans will be provided.

High School (without training) – Wednesday 4:00-5:00 PM

Dance clothing and shoes
Leotard: Any style black or the leotard of your ballet level
Flamenco skirt: Can be purchased at dance stores or borrowed from ADT
Flamenco Shoes: Without nails or character shoes
Hair: In a bun
Boys: Fitted shirt and black pants

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Tap

Through the study of tap dancers learn to use their feet as a rhythm instrument. The footwork helps to develop agility, musicality, (including syncopation) and improv.

Intermediate/Advanced: Saturday 9:00-10:30 AM. This class is geared towards students who have strong technique, and an understanding of tap musicality. This class further explores interpretation, and improvisation. Students will develop personal style and expression as they continue to grow as tap artists.

Pre K 4/ Kindergarten (CM II and PB I) Saturday 10:30-11:30 AM Dancers will learn basic tap skills and terminology. Fundamentals such as balance and general alignment are introduced at this level.

1st and 2nd Grade (PBII and Elm I) Saturday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Dancers are taught to add sounds to the basic tap steps. Musicality is stressed while teaching the student to count their sounds between the beats to create more complex rhythms

3rd, 4th and 5th Grades ELM II, III, IV Saturday 12:30-1:30 PM More intricate variations are added at this level. As the complexity of the steps increases, it is necessary for the student to focus on body alignment to maintain balance and build strength.

Dance clothing and shoes
Tap shoes are required. Students may wear sneakers to start. Clothing: Leotards and tights or leggings and t-shirts

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Adult Classes - Ballet

Adult Ballet Classes
Advanced Adult Ballet
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
9:30-11:30 AM – Mariana Alvarez

Intermediate Adult Ballet
Wednesday – 7:30-9:00 PM – Melissa Verdecia
Thursday – 6:30-8:00 PM – Angelica Diaz

Beginner/Intermediate Adult Ballet
Saturday – 1:30-3:00 PM – Angelica Diaz
Thursday – 9:30-10:30 AM

Adults may pay by the class or choose a reduced-rate monthly package.

Broadway Jazz

Broadway Jazz is a unique blend of ballet, modern, and jazz. It is full of high energy and story-telling. While this class uses music and songs from Broadway, there is no singing requirement. However, most students cannot resist singing along!

As this technique is ballet-based, it is preferable that students also be enrolled in ballet classes.

Elementary Grades: Tuesday – 6:00-7:15 PM – Herman Payne
Intermediate/Advanced Tuesday – 7:15-8:30 PM – Herman Payne

Dance Clothing and Shoes
Any color leotard with tights, leggings or jazz pants
Shoes: Jazz shoes
Hair pulled back in a ponytail or bun

To Purchase
Ballet Boutique: 7322 SW 57th Ave (305) 661-2110
Dance Plus: 8433 SW 132nd (305) 255-4367

Hip Hop

Our Hip hop class is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. This high-energy class focuses on body awareness, coordination, grooves, and patterning. More advanced levels focus on adapting to many different styles, incorporating many different dynamics, and developing the dancers’ own voice and style. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual styles and personality to the movements.

Wednesday – 3:00 – 4:00 PM – PBI and PB II (Kinder and first grade) – Tawanna Hall
Wednesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Elementary II/III/IV (2nd, 3rd and 4th grades) – Tawanna Hall
Wednesday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Advanced – Tawanna Hall
Wednesday – 6:30 – 7:30 PM – Intermmediate – Tawanna Hall

TUITION

Tuition is based on lessons received for an entire school year and not on the number of classes received each month. This is standard private school policy. There are 9 installments, in addition to the annual registration fee of $75. Payments begin in August, with the first installment including August and September, and continuing through May of the following year. Please make out your check to Armour Dance Theatre. We do not send out statements. Remember that if your child misses a class, he/she has many opportunities within the week to make up that class. Please check with your child’s teacher for the appropriate day and time.

PRE-BALLET & ELEMENTARY

Classes Per Week
One Class Per Week
Two Classes Per Week
Three Classes Per Week
Four Classes Per Week
Five Classes Per Week
Six Classes Per Week
Seven Classes Per Week
Eight Classes Per Week
Unlimited Classes

Tuition
$85 Per Month
$145 Per Month
$205 Per Month
$265 Per Month
$325 Per Month
$385 Per Month
$445 Per Month
$505 Per Month
$565 Per Month

INTERMEDIATE

Classes Per Week
Three Classes Per Week
Four Classes Per Week
Five Classes Per Week
Six Classes Per Week
Seven Classes Per Week
Eight Classes Per Week
Unlimited Classes Per Week

Tuition
$220 Per Month
$280 Per Month
$340 Per Month
$400 Per Month
$460 Per Month
$520 Per Month
$580 Per Month

ADULT LEVEL

Classes Per Week
One Class Per Week
Two Classes Per Week
Three Classes Per Week
Four Classes Per Week
Five Classes Per Week
Open Class
College Students
New World Students
Professional Dancer

Tuition
$100 Per Month
$160 Per Month
$220 Per Month
$285 Per Month
$345 Per Month
$25 Per Class
$7 Per Class
$5 Per Class
$12 Per Class

To register for classes click here. Tuition can be paid online. Once your login has been activated after registration, use the button below to pay each month.

PAY TUITION

Click to view all dates you’ll need to remember for the school year.

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

ACADEMY IN SOUTH MIAMI

Armour Dance Theatre is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools.

How can I register?

USE OUR ONLINE FORM

Can I apply for a scholarship?

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