The Claire School of Dance is proud to announce the formation of the Heights Dance Theatre, a performance training company for dance students ages 6-16. Dancers will perform classical and contemporary choreography in two annual productions, The New York Nutcracker in December and a Spring Repertory Concert in May. Students will also have the opportunity to perform in several community locations throughout the year. Members of the Heights Dance Theatre are given additional opportunities for performing over and above those offered regular students at the Claire School of Dance. All students at the Claire School of Dance, ages 6 and up, are eligible to perform in The New York Nutcracker. Rehearsals for these students take place in class. Members of the Heights Dance Theatre are given additional parts in the show. Members of the Heights Dance Theatre rehearse for their additional roles in the Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Eligibility requirements Enrolled in at least one dance class per week at the Claire School of Dance Available to rehearse Saturday afternoons Rehearsals for students in Primary, Level I ballet, and hip hop or modern classes are 2 to 3pm. Rehearsals for students in Level III ballet are 3 to 4:30pm. Students with a solo role may incur additional rehearsal time. We may have flexibility on rehearsal times. Contact the office with any concerns or questions. New York Nutcracker Rehearsals begin October 9th. Performance is December 12th. See New York Nutcracker page for more info. Rehearsal fees: $120 for students in Primary, Level I ballet, and hip hop or modern classes. $180 for students in Level III ballet. Costume fee: $50. (Note: These fees are in addition to the performance fee charged to each Claire School of Dance student.) Spring Concert Fees Rehearsals begin February 19th. Performance is May 15th. Rehearsal fees: $150 for students in Primary, Level I ballet, and hip hop or modern classes. $225 for students in Level III ballet.