SPRING 2026 LEVELS 3-5 DANCE AT WEEHAWKEN!
Schedule Release for Spring 2026!
Final deadline: January 14 (if space is available)
Please email lexi@weehawkenarts.org to inquire about availability.
The Weehawken Dance program runs year-round, offering 28 weeks of classes divided into two semesters. Each semester concludes with a performance at the Montrose Pavilion, giving every dancer the opportunity to shine on stage. Level 3/4 and 4/5 classes are full-year commitments, running continuously through the school year. Tuition for these classes reflects the full 28-week season. These levels are designed for dancers with prior experience—not brand-new beginners—and focus on building technique, discipline, and performance quality. Ballet students typically begin pointe work in Level 3, around age 11, pending teacher evaluation and readiness. Students in these levels perform twice per production—once in the winter and once in the spring—with opportunities to audition for lead roles.
Age & Placement Guide: Levels 3–5
Level 3
5th grade and up
Level 4
7th–8th grade
LEVEL 5
High School
All Level 4/5 classes require prior approval.
If we notice that your dancer is enrolled in a class they have not been approved for, we will reach out. If you are unsure whether your dancer has been approved, please email the class instructor for confirmation before registering.
Instructor contact information can be found HERE
For full details on level placement, expectations, and class progression, CLICK HERE!
For information about pointe, CLICK HERE!
Weekly Class Schedule
Note: Many of our classes are intentionally structured as mixed-level (e.g., Ballet 2/3 or Ballet 3/4) to better support students at different stages of development, offer appropriate challenges, and allow for more flexible placement based on experience and instructor recommendation.
MONDAY
MONDAYS IN MONTROSE
• 4:00–5:00 PM
Hip Hop 5
with Miss Val
(high school, instructor approval only)
• 5:00–6:00 PM
Lyrical Hip Hop 5/6
with Miss Val
(Open to students in Level 5–6 regular hip hop)
• 6:00–7:00 PM
Hip Hop 3
with Miss Delana
(Ages 10.5+)
TUESDAY
TUESDAYS IN RIDGWAY
The Old School House
• 4:15–5:15 PM
Ballet 3/4
with Miss Tajiana / Miss Pang
(Ages 10.5+)
• 5:15–5:45 PM
Pointe / Pre-Pointe
with Miss Tajiana / Miss Pang
(Non-performing class | Technique only)
TUESDAYS IN MONTROSE
The Field House
• 5:00–6:00 PM
Ballet 3/4
with Miss Pang / Miss Tajiana
(Ages 10.5+)
• 6:00–6:30 PM
Pointe / Pre-Pointe
with Miss Pang / Miss Tajiana
(Non-performing class | Technique only)
• 5:00–6:00 PM
Ballet 4/5
with Miss Cliona
(Ages 12.5+)
• 6:00–6:30 PM
Pointe 4/5
with Miss Cliona
(Non-performing class | Technique only)
Flex Rec – Community Room
• 6:00-6:30 PM
Girls Crew 3/4
with Miss Ashlin
(Open to students enrolled in Level 3 Hip Hop, Ages 10-14)
WEDNESDAY
MONDAYS IN RIDGWAY
The Old School House
• 5:15-6:15 PM
Hip Hop 3/4
with Mr Dizz and Ms Amelia
(Ages 10.5+)
• 6:15-7:15 PM
Ballet 4+
with Miss Tajiana
(Ages 12+ with prior dance experience or instructor approval)
WEDNESDAYS IN MONTROSE
The Field House
• 4:00–5:00 PM
Hip Hop 4
with Miss Val
(Ages 13–14 with at least one year of experience)
• 4:00–4:30 PM
Tap 3/4
with Miss Natasha
(Ages 10.5+)
• 5:00–5:30 PM
Tap 4/5
with Miss Natasha
(Ages 11+)
• 5:00–6:00 PM
Ballet 3/4
with Miss Pang
(Ages 10+)
• 5:30–6:30 PM
Jazz 4/5
with Miss Natasha
(Ages 12.5+)
• 6:00–6:30 PM
Pointe 3/4
with Miss Pang
(Non-performing class | Technique only)
THURSDAY
THURSDAYS IN RIDGWAY
The Old School House
• 4:15–5:15 PM
Ballet 3/4
with Miss Cliona
(Ages 10.5+)
• 5:15–6:15 PM
Jazz 3/4
with Miss Cliona
(Ages 10.5+)
THURSDAYS IN MONTROSE
The Field House
• 3:45–4:45 PM
Jazz 3/4
with Miss Lindsay
(Ages 10.5+)
• 4:45–5:30 PM
Lyrical 3/4
with Miss Lindsay
(Ages 10.5+)
• 6:30–7:30 PM
Ballet 4/5
with Miss Pang
(Ages 12.5+)
• 6:00-6:30 PM
Boys Crew 3/4
with Mr. Dizz
(Open to students in Level 3–4 Hip Hop | Ages 10-14 | Add on class)
2025-2026 Dance Fees
Weehawken Dance Class Pricing – Levels 3+ (Montrose Only)
Full-Year Program | 28 Weeks (Late August – Early May)
Tuition Rates: 28 weeks of class
• 30-minute class: $260 Montrose/$328 Ouray County
• 45-minute class: $425 Montrose/$448 Ouray County
• 60-minute class: $525 Montrose/ $568 Ouray County
• 75-minute class: $600 Montrose/ $628 Ouray County
Additional Fees:
• Show Fee: $100 (covers both fall & spring performances; includes costume rental but not tickets)
• Annual Registration Fee: $25 (paid once per year)
• Rehearsal Fee: $40 (per student, per semester for Levels 3+ and leads)
Total Example (60-minute class): $730 Montrose/$773 Ouray County
Includes the full year of dance—28 weeks of instruction, costume rental, multiple performance days in The Polar Express and Cinderella, and lead costume and rehearsal time.
Payment plans and scholarships are available.
Click here to learn more about scholarships.
Auditions for Lead Roles
Our most advanced aerialists (Level 3/4) have the opportunity to audition for featured and lead roles in our productions. These roles offer additional stage time, extra rehearsals, and a deeper, more challenging performance experience.
Auditions for this semester will be held on January 18, 2026.
Click here to learn more about auditions, the process, and what rehearsals look like.
What to Expect During Show Week
• Most Montrose Level 3/4 classes will be in Cast A, with dress rehearsal on Monday, May 4, and performances on Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7.
View sample Cast A info
• Most Ouray County Level 3/4 classes will be in Cast C, with dress rehearsal on Tuesday, May 5, and performances on Saturday evening, May 9, and Sunday matinee, May 10.
View sample Cast C info
• Most Montrose County Level 4/5 classes will be in Cast A & B, performing in Show 1 (Wednesday) and Show 3 (Friday). Dress rehearsal for Cast A will be on Monday, May 4. Dress Rehearsal for Cast B will be prior to the performance on Friday, May 8.
• Some classes—like Lyrical Hip Hop and Hip Hop 5—perform in multiple casts. Be sure to review all of your show information carefully, as these performances are split cast with five dress rehearsals and six shows total.
• Please refer to your dancer’s class description upon registration for cast placement, and watch for an email from us—typically sent in March or April—with important information about casting, key dates, and performance details.
For additional information—including important dates, uniform requirements, policies, and performance details—please visit the Parent Hub, Shop, and the About Us dropdown menu. Check out the Teacher page to learn more about your child’s instructor, listed next to each class.
GET EXCITED FOR SHOW TIME!
SECOND SEMESTER’S PRODUCTION: CINDERELLA 👑
Registration for the Winter/Spring Semester opens in October—keep an eye out for details!
Classes begin the week of January 12, 2026.
Tajiana Rueschhoff’s dance journey began at the age of 5 when she first stepped into a small ballet school in Mississippi, sparking a passion that would endure a lifetime. Growing up in Ouray, Colorado, she continued to nurture her love for dance with Weehawken, honing her skills over the years. Travel played a pivotal role in her development, allowing her to train under diverse instructors and immerse herself in various dance styles. Summers were often spent in intensive training at the Kansas City Ballet, further shaping her dedication to dance. Tajiana pursued her passion with pre-professional training at the Northwest Florida Ballet. Now, back in Ouray, she is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Geology at the University of Florida while eagerly embracing the opportunity to share her profound love for dance through teaching.
