Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
St. Joseph Dance Studios
All students must complete a project for these classes.
Connie Cassidy School of Dance Fall 2025
Format: In Person - **Voted Best Local Dance Studio 2018**
- Additional registration in person is required at location.
- Call Cammie at 269-921-2574 or email cassidykid@mac.com
- Classes begin week of September 15th
We provide quality dance education in an encouraging environment where everyone is welcome and valued.
Find us on:
- Facebook: Connie Cassidy School of Dance
- Instagram: @conniecassidydance
- Website: www.conniecassidyschoolofdance.com
Connie Cassidy School of Dance; a lifetime of dance, a legacy of family.
Our studio is conveniently located at 3162 Niles Road in St. Joseph, MI across from Nye’s Apple Barn.
45-minute Ballet/Tap Combination classes for students ages 3 through 9 offer fun songs and dances, along with a solid introduction to ballet technique, taught in a warm, welcoming environment. For students 10 years of age and older, we offer 1.5 hours of ballet and jazz, along with an optional half hour of tap at no additional charge. These classes introduce jazz technique and build on the ballet techniques learned previously. Single ballet or jazz classes are also available for those who do not wish to study both disciplines.
Please contact the dance studio for more information on specific classes.
Connie Cassidy School of Dance Syllabus
Miss Natalie's Rhythm and Dance Fall 2025
- Instructor: Natalie Delgado
- phone: 269 408-6066
- email: info@missnataliesrhythmanddance.com
- website: Miss Natalie's Rhythm and Dance
- Location: Miss Natalie’s Rhythm and Dance, 211 Hilltop Rd., St. Joseph, MI
- Format: In-Person
- Classes begin week of September 8th
- Additional Registration Required: Parents also need to register students
- online through parent portal to provide information to studio
Elementary Ballet/Tap Combo: Fridays 4:45-5:45pm
Ages: 6-11
This is for young dancers wishing to learn the art of ballet and fundamentals of tap in a fun and upbeat way. Focus is on technique and timing where students will be encouraged to try their best and have fun doing it. This class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, white tights, pink ballet slippers, tan buckle tap shoes (Capezio brand preferred), skirts optional. Hair secured away from face.
Elementary Ballet/Tap Combo Syllabus
Elementary Jazz/Tap Combo: Thursdays 4:45-5:45pm
Ages: 6-11
This class will teach both tap dance and classical jazz dancing in a fun, age appropriate, modest way. Students will learn combinations to Pop, Jazz, Big Band and Broadway music and have a great time doing it! Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, black pants or shorts, tan ballet slippers, tan buckle tap shoes (Capezio brand). Hair secured away from face.
Elementary Jazz/Tap Combo Syllabus
Intermediate Ballet: Mondays 5-6pm
Ages: 8-12
This class is designed for the elementary age student with dance experience of two years +. Dancers will gain new knowledge of ballet terms and learn many combinations set to classical and modern music. Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, white tights, black ballet slippers, skirt optional. Hair secured away from face.
Intermediate Ballet Syllabus
Teen Tap: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Ages: 13-18
Tap dancing is a great way to channel your energy into your feet. The steps and combinations learned in tap dancing help with brain development and memorization in a way that is different from other dance forms. The intricate rhythms the dancer will learn will activate their creativity and give a sense of accomplishment every week! Class will perform in the year end recital in June.
Teen Tap Syllabus
Musical Theatre: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30
Ages: 12-18
Students will explore many different musicals through combinations and choreography. Emphasis will be equal on technique and stage presence with special directions on acting the part through dance. This class is a favorite and fills up fast! Class will perform in the year end recital in June.
Musical Theatre Syllabus
Power In Motion Fall 2025
- Instructor: Instructor to be specified before start of school year.
- Location: 3889 S. M-139 St. Joseph, MI 429-5100
8 miles from Berrien Springs on old 31 - Fall semester includes September through January.
- Spring semester includes February - May *NEW partnership students MUST begin their PIM class in January. Returning PIM students will continue to be covered by us starting February 1st.
- PIM Registration is required and ongoing online through the Power In Motion website
- Parents should call PIM to confirm their PIM class schedule
- Phone: (269) 429-5100 Email: info@pimgymnastics.com
Dance Class Schedule - Click on this link to view our class schedule, availability and class descriptions.
Power in Motion Syllabus (general)
Students can sign up for any class that is held only once per week, according to age and skill level. Families are responsible for any wardrobe costs.
We cannot pay for any competitive sports teams, but we can pay for instructional and/or practice time.
Any balance above our maximum contribution for any class is the student's responsibility-check with PIM ahead of time for fees.
Important information from PIM:
- All Berrien Springs Partnership students who are interested in taking a class must also register on the Power In Motion website
- When you register online- you must have a credit card on file, but no charges will be put on that card.
- We will bill the Partnership Program for your child's class, as long as you are listed on the UltraCamp Roster with the Berrien Springs Partnership Program.
Once your child is enrolled in a class, they will be continuously enrolled each month in that same class. Your child's instructor will speak to you when they have accomplished the necessary skills or reached the age to move up. At that time you will need to stop at the office to make your new class selection. If for any reason you need to become inactive in the program, a withdrawal form must be received (located in the PIM office) by the 20th of the month prior to withdrawal. You may be responsible for any fees associated with this drop that the Partnership does not cover.
All current and new students must fill out the PIM registration form online to enroll in classes.
For the most up to date schedule, see the Power In Motion website
How to use PIM's Registration System:
- Select the Registration button.
- Fill out the registration form and click submit at the bottom.
- Select the "Click to go to our Portal" link below the thank you.
How to register for a class?
You can register for a class by clicking on the "register" link next to the class you want from the "registration" tab in the Parent Portal.
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record for all locations: Sara Smothers
