Community Classes at the School of Dancing Wheels

Class Descriptions

Ballet participants of all levels, abilities, and ages 13+ will focus on the basics of ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology, and musicality. All ballet classes offered are designed to challenge each participant’s movement quality, muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance, which serve as a valuable foundation for a variety of other physical activities.

Ballet / Wheelchair Technique is offered on Saturdays at 1:00–2:00 PM and will be taught by Sara Lawrence-Sucato. This class combines basic ballet technique with wheelchair maneuverability skills, incorporating elements applicable to other dance styles. The class will address movement quality, strength, flexibility, balance, and precision in propulsions, turns, and wheelies. It is appropriate for students ages 10 and up. Also, you don’t have to be a wheelchair user to participate in or benefit from this class.

Conditioning, open to adults/teens and people of all abilities and levels, incorporates various movement practices (such as Yoga, Pilates, weight resistance training, and cardio) for stretching and strengthening the body.

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. This class is open to all levels and abilities, ages 13+.

Hip-Hop allows participants ages 10+ to cultivate their expressive potential through movement that is most often paired with familiar and popular music. This class infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Participants are free and encouraged to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.

Jazz Funk (also called Street Jazz) borrows movement from hip-hop, lyrical, jazz, and modern. Open Level Jazz Funk incorporates a variety of qualities these styles offer and creates a fusion that is both fun and expressive. This class is tailored to students of all levels and abilities, ages 10+.

[NEW!] Open Community Class is offered on Thursdays at 7:30–8:30 PM and will be taught by Dancing Wheels Company artists on a rotating basis.

Performance Ensemble is an opportunity for students of the School of Dancing Wheels to join the professional company on stage for gala and story ballet performances and to represent the organization in performances at community events geared toward accessibility. This group of committed students is challenged to be active participants in the creative process of new works, eagerly rehearses choreography in which they will perform, and represents the Dancing Wheels Company & School in both spirit and performance.

Wheelchair Technique is taught by Dancing Wheels Company certified physically integrated dance teachers and company members. This class allows students of all abilities to workshop and gain a deeper understanding of the mechanics involved in being a “sit-down” dancer. Techniques taught include propulsions, wheelie bumps & balances, and turns.

[NEW!] Voguing / Waacking is offered on Saturdays at 1:00–2:00 PM and will be taught by Aaron “Kooky” Williams. Explore the high-energy, expressive styles of Voguing and Waacking, combining sharp poses, intricate arm patterns, musicality, and dynamic movement. This class celebrates individuality, performance, and personal expression while introducing foundational techniques from both dance styles. This class is tailored to students of all levels and abilities, ages 10+.

Youth Combo Class offers a combination of dance genres such as ballet and jazz, plus creative movement and other fun games appropriate for the students’ level, allowing them to try different techniques and dance with their friends. This class is suitable for students ages 3 through 10, including young adults (where developmentally appropriate) of all abilities.

Youth Performance Ensemble is an opportunity for younger students in the School of Dancing Wheels to perform on stage in galas, story ballets, and other performances alongside older students from the School and the Dancing Wheels Company. Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM. We will be starting rehearsals for a performance with the Dancing Wheels Company at the Cleveland Museum of Art on October 23.

Tuition

Students can choose to register for all 15 weeks of classes at once and receive a $25 discount, or pay for classes on a drop-in basis. School of Dancing Wheels tuition decreases as you register for all 15 weeks of classes, depending on the number of classes for which you register. The tuition scale is as follows:

• 1 class/week = $15.00/class (Tuition = $225)
• 2 classes/week = $10.00/class (Tuition = $300)
• 3 classes/week = $9.00/class (Tuition = $405)
• 4 classes/week = $8.50/class (Tuition = $510)
• 5 classes/week = $8.00/class (Tuition = $600)
• 6 classes/week = $7.50/class (Tuition = $675)

• Drop-in Rate: $15.00/class

School of Dancing Wheels Discounts:

Refer a Friend – Earn a $10 Gift Card that you can spend on anything OR $25 Off your next tuition payment that’s due. Refer a friend and you can get rewarded for each new student who signs up for classes and makes a tuition payment. 

Family Discounts:
2 Children – 15% OFF
3 Children – 25% OFF
4+ Children – 30% OFF

For more information, contact School Administrator Sara Lawrence-Sucato by email at school@dancingwheels.org.