Dance and Music Classes
Arts Enter offers dance and music classes for children, teens, and adults, taught by experienced instructors in a welcoming, creative environment. All classes take place at the Historic Palace Theatre in Cape Charles.
➡️ Dance class enrollment is available online through Jackrabbit (not available on mobile). Troubleshooting tips: Application prefers Chrome or Firefox. If you have trouble logging into your JackRabbit parent portal, try changing your password.
➡️ Tap, adult classes, choir, and lessons are coordinated by emailing team@lemontree.gallery or calling 757-331-4327.
Our Winter/Spring classes, January 12-May 16 (16 weeks), are now in session. Please pay balance prior to the first class date.
✨ Children & Youth Classes
Creative Movement
Mondays | 5:00–5:45 PM
Ages: 3–Kindergarten
Instructor: Amy Watkins
Tuition: $240 / 16 weeks
Sign Up: Jackrabbit
A joyful introduction to movement! Young dancers explore rhythm, balance, and imagination through creative exercises that build confidence and spatial awareness, both individually and as a group on stage.
Basic Techniques for Theatre Movement (Pre-CORE)
Wednesdays | 5:00–5:45 PM
Instructor: Amy Watkins
Tuition: $240 / 16 weeks
Sign Up: Jackrabbit
A welcoming prep class for new dancers focusing on coordination, expressive movement, and foundational theatre technique.
Arts Enter Core Crew (AECC)
Mondays | 5:45–7:15 PM
For: Experienced Arts Enter students
Instructor: Amy Watkins
Tuition: $320 / 16 weeks
Sign Up: Jackrabbit
Advanced musical theatre movement combining ballet, jazz, modern technique, and improvisation. Students are expected to audition for Arts Enter productions, including Piece of Eden.
✨ Tap Classes
Intermediate / Advanced Tap
Tuesdays | 10:15–11:15 AM
Instructor: Lisa Brasch
Tuition: $120 / 8 classes
Sign Up: Email team@lemontree.gallery or call 757-331-4327
For dancers with prior experience, focusing on technique, rhythm complexity, and performance quality.
Beginner Tap
Thursdays | 5:00–6:00 PM
Instructor: Lisa Brasch
Tuition: $120 / 8 classes
Sign Up: Email team@lemontree.gallery or call 757-331-4327
Learn tap basics in a fun, rhythmic class that builds timing, coordination, and musicality.
Tap 2
Thursdays | 6:00–7:00 PM
Instructor: Lisa Brasch
Tuition: $120 / 8 classes
Sign Up: Email team@lemontree.gallery or call 757-331-4327
For dancers with some prior experience, focusing on technique, rhythm complexity, and performance quality.
✨ Adult Movement Classes
Stretch & Move for Adults
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:00–10:00 AM
Instructor: Mara Ifju
Tuition: $120 / 8 sessions
Sign Up: Email team@lemontree.gallery or call 757-331-4327
Gentle, full-body movement improving flexibility, circulation, and strength for all levels.
Jazz
Tuesdays | 6:00–7:00 PM
Instructor: Mara Ifju
Tuition: $120 / 8 sessions
Sign Up: Email team@lemontree.gallery or call 757-331-4327
Dynamic jazz movement that builds technique, musicality, and confident performance skills for dancers of all ages.
Adult Ballet
Thursdays | 10:00–11:00 AM
Instructor: Mara Ifju
Tuition: $120 / 8 sessions
Sign Up: Email team@lemontree.gallery or call 757-331-4327
Graceful ballet movement that builds strength, balance, flexibility, and body awareness for all levels.
🎵 Music & Voice
Piano & Voice Lessons
Instructor: Megan Cartwright
Piano: $30 / ½ hour
Voice: $35 / ½ hour
Status: Waitlist only
Sign Up: Email team@lemontree.gallery or call 757-331-4327
Private lessons with an experienced educator and performer.
Shore Singers Community Choir
Thursdays | 7:00–8:00 PM
Director: Megan Cartwright
Cost: Free / Donation
Sign Up: Email team@lemontree.gallery or call 757-331-4327
A welcoming adult community chorus with rehearsals and performances at the Historic Palace Theatre.
📍 Location & Contact
All classes take place at the Historic Palace Theatre:
305 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles
New to Arts Enter? Have any questions? Our team is happy to help you choose the right class — just reach out!
📧 team@lemontree.gallery
📞 757-331-4327
