About Us
LPSD has a long history of excellence in dance education and we are honored to continue that tradition this year. We believe in offering extraordinary training in dance while creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our dance staff provide high-quality dance training in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, and variations from ages 3 and up in a positive, nurturing, and supportive environment. Students of all abilities from beginner to advanced and recreational are welcome!
All classes are live and in-person.
Classes
Creative Movement Ages 3-5
Jazz Dance Ages 5-9
Pre-Ballet Ages 5-6
Beginning Ballet Ages 6-8
Level 1 Ages 8-10
Level 2 Ages 9-11
Level 3 Ages 10-12
Level 4 & Level 5 Ages 13+ or by permission of Director
New students, please reach out to tara@lakeplacidarts.org and we will get you set up in the right level.
Returning students, please check your email; a separate email may be sent regarding your level. If you have not heard otherwise, please sign up for the class you were in last semester.
Winter 2025 Session
January 6 – March 7
Registration opens November 7 at 10 am.
Spring 2025 Session
March 10 – May 31
Registration opens February 20 at 10 am.
If you are signing up for the Spring Session and want to be in the recital, a $25 costume and incidentals fee will be billed at a later date. Performing in the recital is not required.
PLEASE VERIFY SCHEDULE WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR AS CLASS TIMES HAVE SHIFTED FOR THE SPRING SESSION.
SAVE THE DATE
Spring Recital Saturday, May 31, 2025
HOLIDAYS (NO CLASSES)
Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 14*
Veteran’s Day November 11*
Martin Luther King Jr Day January 20*
Presidents’ Day February 17*
Spring Break April 14-25
Memorial Day May 26
*makeup classes will be scheduled
Use the filters to narrow your search or to view classes currently in session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome! If you are a new student to the school under the age of 8, please register for the “A” section of the class that fits your age range best. If you are 9 and up, please contact Alice Schonbek, School Director, at aschonbek@mac.com to schedule a time for you to come in to class. We will assign you to the level that fits you best.
Creative Movement Ages 3-5
Jazz Dance Ages 5-9
Pre-Ballet Ages 5-6
Beginning Ballet Ages 6-8
Level 1 Ages 8-10
Level 2 Ages 9-11
Level 3A Ages 10-12
Level 4 & Level 5 Ages 13+ or by permission of Director
CHILDREN CAN EXPECT TO BE IN EACH LEVEL FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS AS THEIR SKILLS GROW. YOUR INSTRUCTOR WILL INFORM YOU WHEN YOU SHOULD SWITCH INTO A DIFFERENT LEVEL.
New students, please reach out to tara@lakeplacidarts.org and we will get you set up in the right level.
Returning students, please check your email; a separate email may be sent regarding your level. If you have not heard otherwise, please sign up for the class you were in last semester.
LPSD is doing three multi-week sessions in 2024-2025: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Winter Session will start January 6 and run until March 7, and the Spring Session will start March 10 and run till May 30 (with time off for Spring Break). If you register for the Spring Session and want to be in the recital, a $25 costume and incidentals fee will be billed at a later date. Performing in the recital is not required.
YES! Just like being involved in a sport, we ask you to wear the class uniform that goes with your level. Please find all information here to guide you in purchasing your uniform.
For students in Beginning Ballet through L5, we ask that you please wear your hair in a bun or a twist. It is important to have your hair up so the teacher can see your neck and head placement. Not sure how to do that? Check out the Ballet Hair for Dads on YouTube.
At LPSD, once your child grows past the Pre-Ballet level we start to introduce more classical dance technique training. We are committed to a curriculum that focuses on technique so that we can prepare our dancers to have the best experiences as they grow and create. A solid technical foundation opens up doors to advanced training, placement in summer intensives, college programs, and potential scholarships as well as the ability to feel success and enjoyment at every level.
If you are in L1 or above, there is an option to pay in installments when you register.
In the case of a snow event, we follow the lead of the Lake Placid School District – if they are closed then our campus is closed as well. Sometimes, we make a preemptive decision to close a class, in which case you will be contacted VIA EMAIL as soon as possible. Please ensure that your email address is correct when you register. We will endeavor if possible to schedule makeup classes for snow days.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 14*
Veteran’s Day November 11*
Martin Luther King Jr Day January 20*
Spring Break April 14-25
Memorial Day May 26
*makeup classes will be scheduled
Please reach out to Alice Schonbek, School Director, at aschonbek@mac.com to discuss options.
Yes, please reach out to LPCA Managing Director Jon Donk at jon@lakeplacidarts.org.
Please reach out to Education Director Tara Palen at tara@lakeplacidarts.org.