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 2022 – 2023 school year.

Click the link below to access our online registration form. Please note that we now have a new system, and all students will be considered new customers unless you were entered into the system in the summer of 2022.

Can I apply for a scholarship?

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

We offer sliding-scale scholarships
to qualifying families.

If you’re not able to meet the financial demands
of our tuition fees, please reach out to us
at 305-667-5543 or info@taballet.org.

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

SCHOOL YEAR 2022-23 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 2022-23 school year begin on August 22nd.

Mommy & Me

Mommy and Me: 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
sensory-motor development and life-long learning. laying the foundation for sensory-motor development and life-long learning.

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

Creative Movement I - Pre-K

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

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 – 9:30 – 10:15 AM – Rachel Carroll
Saturday – 10:30-11:15 AM – Rachel Carroll

What other classes are offered for this level?

Tap – Saturday – 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Flamenco – Tuesday – 4:00 – 5:00PM

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 – 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Hip Hop – Wednesday – 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Flamenco – Tuesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM

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
Musical Theater – Tuesday – 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Hip Hop – Wednesday – 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Flamenco – Tuesday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM

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 twice a week training. For students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, speak with Artistic Director, Ruth Wiesen

Class time and frequency: Twice a week for 60 minutes

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 PM

Musical Theater – Tuesday – 6:00 – 7:15 PM

Hip Hop – Wednesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Contemporary – Friday 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Flamenco – Tuesday – 5:00 -6:00 PM

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. For students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, speak with Artistic Director, Ruth Wiesen

Class time and frequency: Twice a week for 60 minutes

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 – 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Musical Theater – Tuesday – 6:00 – 7:15 PM

Hip Hop – Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Contemporary – Friday at 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Flamenco – Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 PM

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. For students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, speak with School Director, Ruth Wiesen

Class time and frequency: Twice a week for 60 minutes

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 – 1:30 PM

Musical Theater – Tuesday – 6:00 – 7:15 PM

Hip Hop – Wednesday – 4:00 – 5:00PM

Contemporary – Friday – 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Flamenco – Tuesday – 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Elementary IV - 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 twice a week is required. ADT recommends three classes a week for maximum growth. For students who are interested in an accelerated ballet track, speak with Artistic Director, Ruth Wiesen

Class time and frequency: Twice a week for 75 minutes

Monday – 5:30-6:45 – Mariana Alvarez
Thursday – 5:30-6:45 – Mariana Alvarez
Friday – 4:15-5:30 PM – Maria Teresa Del Real

What other classes are offered for this level?

Tap – Saturday – 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Musical Theater – Tuesday 6:00 – 7:15 PM

Hip Hop – Wednesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Contemporary – Friday – 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Flamenco – Tuesday – 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Intermediate I - Ballet

Intermediate I/II– 11-12 years (6th-7th Grade) – 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. To help students maximum 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 Artistic Director, Ruth Wiesen

Class time and frequency: Three times a week for 1.5 hours

Monday – 6:00-7:30 PM – Ruth Wiesen
Wednesday – 4:30-6:00 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Thursday – 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Ruth Wiesen
Saturday – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Kelly Robotham

What other classes are offered for this level?

Tap – Saturday – 9:30AM

Musical Theater – Tuesday at 7:15 – 8:30 PM

Hip Hop – Wednesday – 6:00 PM

Contemporary – Friday – 4:30 PM

Intermediate II - Ballet

Intermediate II/III – 12-13 years (7th-8th Grade) – Pointe work builds upon the Intermediate I work. Center floor pointework in increased. Boys work begins to focus on jumps and turns. A minimum of three classes a week is required. To help students maximum 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 Artistic Director, Ruth Wiesen

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

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

What other classes are offered for this level?

Tap – Saturday – 9:30 AM

Musical Theater – Tuesday at 7:15 – 8:30 PM

Hip Hop – Wednesday – 6:00 PM

Contemporary – Friday – 4:30 PM

Intermediate III/IV - Ballet

Intermediate III/IV – 13-14 years (8th-9th Grade) – Pointe work builds upon the Intermediate II/III work. Center work increases in complexity, musicality and artistry. Boys begins 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 maximum 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 School Director, 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 – 5:00-7:15 PM – Maria Teresa del Real
Wednesday – 6:00-8:15 PM – Mariana Alvarez (this class includes conditioning with fit balls and therabands)
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

Musical Theater – Tuesday 7:15 – 8:30 PM

Hip Hop – Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Contemporary – Friday 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Advanced - Ballet

INT IV/ Advanced – 15 years and above (10th grade and up) – Barre and Center floor work focus on Pre-Professional technique and artistry. A minimum of three classes a week is required. To help students maximum 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 Artistic Director, Ruth Wiesen

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

Monday – 6:45-8:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Wednesday – 6:00-8:00 PM – Maria Teresa Del Real (Variations class)
Thursday – 6:45-8:30 PM – Mariana Alvarez
Saturday – 11:30-1:00 PM – Maria Alvarez

What other classes are offered for this level?

Tap – Saturday – 9:30 AM

Musical Theater – Tuesday at 7:15 – 8:30 PM

Hip Hop – Wednesday at 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Contemporary – Friday 7:00 PM

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.

Elementary Levels
Friday – 5:30-6:30 PM – Kelly Robotham

Intermediate
Friday – 4:30-5:30 PM – Kelly Robotham

Advanced
Friday – 7:00-8:00 PM – Kelly Robotham

Flamenco

Pre-K/Kindergarten
Tuesday – 4:00-4:45 PM – Paula Castano

1st – 2nd grade
Tuesday – 5:00-6:00 PM – Paula Castano

3rd, 4th, & 5th grade
Tuesday – 6:00-7:00 PM – Paula Castano

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.

Saturday – 9:30-10:30 AM – INT/ADV – Stephan Fons
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.

Saturday – 10:30-11:30 AM – Pre K 4 and PB I – Stephan Fons
Dancers will learn basic tap skills and terminology. Fundamentals such as balance and general alignment are introduced at this level.

Saturday – 11:30 AM-12:30 PM – PB II, ELM I – Stephan Fons
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

Saturday – 12:30-1:30 PM – ELM II, III, IV – Stephan Fons
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.

Adult Classes - Ballet

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

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

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

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

Musical Theater/Jazz

Elementary Level – Tuesday – 6:00-7:15 PM – Herman Payne

Intermediate/Advanced Tuesday – 7:15-8:30 PM – Herman Payne

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) – Kelly Robotham
Wednesday – 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Elementary II/III/IV (2nd, 3rd and 4th grades) – Kelly Robotham
Wednesday – 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Advanced – Kelly Robotham
Wednesday – 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Intermmediate – Kelly Robotham

Music Classes (Infants & Toddlers)

Play musically with your infant/toddler and grow their motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and language and cognitive connections. Children will be introduced to rhythm and tonal patterns and lay the groundwork for speech and singing. Join us and awaken your child’s natural curiosity and response to music!

Wednesday – 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM – Birth to 1 year old.
Wednesday – 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM – 1-3 years old.

Music classes are done in partnership with Miami Community Music Center.

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.

STUDENT CLASSES

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

ADULT CLASSES

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

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SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

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, accelerated elementary levels through advanced. Please find your level below. Summer classes run June 20th – July 28th 2023. We will be offering a new one-week repertory workshop from July 31th -August 4th If you are not familiar with our levels or aren’t sure where the student should be placed, please contact us at (305)667-5543 or Info@armourdance.org

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 9:30-12:00 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

Creative Movement I/II

Creative Movement I/II Schedule

Creative Movement I (3 years old)
Saturday – 9:30 AM – 10:15 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

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

Flamenco

Flamenco

Saturday – 7 years and up – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday – 5 and 6 years – 12:30 PM -1:30 PM

One week "Paquita Ballet" repertory workshop

“Paquita Ballet” repertory workshop – Intermediate and Advanced students only – July 31-August 4th

Monday – Friday 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

$150 for one 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 “Paquita Ballet” workshop

Weekly Tuition
$185
$125
$20
$150

Entire Summer Tuition
$800
$600
$100
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Registration for Armour Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive

SUMMER REGISTRATION

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?

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

Where can I find the Nutcracker information?

SCHEDULE & CASTING BELOW

SCHOOL YEAR 2022-23 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND LEVELS

TUITION

STUDENT CLASSES

ADULT CLASSES

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE

SUMMER SCHEDULE & TUITION

CONTACT US

WHAT’S NEW AT ARMOUR DANCE THEATRE