Stage Door Studios
Academy & Teen

Academy & Teen Classes

Ages 7 years and up. Registration fee: $65 individual or $119 family.

2026–2027 Schedule

Academy & Teen class groups

Dancers are placed by age and level. For help with class placement, please call (941) 921-1600.

Stage Door Studios Headliner Gold dancers performing
Headliner Gold

8–11 Year Olds

$95 / month$900 / year

Class times

  • ClassMondays: 4:30–5:25 PM

This group has a mandatory performance at Universal Studios in addition to the annual recital. Placement by September 1st.

Stage Door Studios Academy One dancers in class
Academy One

7–9 Year Olds

Class times

  • Hip Hop & JazzTuesday: 4:30–5:25 PM
  • BalletThursday: 5:30–6:10 PM
  • Tap (8 and up)Thursday: 6:15–6:55 PM
  • Hip Hop & JazzThursday: 7:00–7:55 PM
Stage Door Studios Academy Two dancers rehearsing
Academy Two

10–13 Year Olds

Class times

  • Hip Hop & JazzTuesday: 6:30–7:25 PM
  • Ballet & LyricalTuesday: 7:30–8:25 PM
  • Tap (8 and up)Thursday: 6:15–6:55 PM
Stage Door Studios teen dancers posed in black-and-white performance outfits
Teen Academy

Ages 13 and Up

Class times

  • JazzMonday: 7:30–8:25 PM
  • LyricalMonday: 8:30–9:25 PM
  • BalletThursday: 7:30–8:25 PM
  • Hip HopThursday: 8:30–9:25 PM
Tuition

Tuition & fees

Rates decrease per class as dancers add more classes each week.

EnrollmentMonthlyAnnually
One Class$90 / class$850
Two Classes$85 / class$1,600
Three Classes$75 / class$2,200
Four Classes$65 / class$2,550
Five Classes$60 / class$2,950

Tumble Classes (Ages 7–18): $85 per month or $800 annually. Headliner Gold: $95 monthly or $900 annually.

Attire

Academy & Teen dress code

A dress code applies across all Academy and Teen Academy classes.

Ballet

  • Dark colored leotard — no unitards
  • Pink tights
  • Pink ballet shoes — split sole with attached elastics
  • Hair secured in a bun with bobby pins/hair pins and a hairnet or bun warmer. No loose bangs/wisps
  • A ballet skirt may be worn after barre
  • Black shorts may be worn ONLY if permission is given from the teacher
  • No dangly earrings, bracelets, or rings. A small chain necklace is permitted

Style-specific dress codes also apply for Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop. Ask the front desk for the full attire guide for each class style.

Stage Door Studios teen dancers rehearsing choreography in the mirrored studio

Join our Academy & Teen program

In addition to Academy, we also offer Professional-level classes for dancers who are more serious about their craft.

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