Wheaton Studio of Dance

Wheaton Studio of Dance offers combination classes with 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap, and beginner levels are available. It also offers ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, acro, and PBT - Progressive Ballet Technique. The hip hop program includes Mini Hip-Hop, Beginner/Experienced, and Advanced levels, and the jazz program includes Beginner/Experienced/Intermediate, Advanced, and Adult levels.

Programs

• Combination classes — Younger dancers; starting age for beginners is 3 years old; dancers must be potty trained · 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap. Beginner levels are available.
• Ballet — Lower Intermediate/Intermediate and Lower Advanced/Advanced levels are described.
• Tap — Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced levels are described.
• Hip Hop — Mini Hip-Hop, Beginner/Experienced, and Advanced levels are described. Advanced competition classes are applicable by audition only.
• Jazz — Beginner/Experienced/Intermediate, Advanced, and Adult levels are described.
• Acro — Acrobatic Dance program with five divisions of AcroDance: flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling.
• PBT - Progressive Ballet Technique — Body-conditioning and strengthening program designed to enhance technique in all forms of dance.
• The Wheaton Studio of Dance/Recreational Camp — Located on the campus of Mount Saint Mary’s University every summer.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Fall/Winter 2026 - 2027 classes started on September 1, 2026. The studio will be closed September 5 - 7, 2026; November 26 - 27, 2026; December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027; and March 27 - April 2, 2027. Snow days: check the website, Facebook, or call the studio.

About the provider

Wheaton Studio of Dance was founded by Joni Reese and is currently operating under Artistic Director Shannon Rush-Locke. The studio is in its 68th year and says it provides families and dancers with the most fun and positive dance experience possible, combines dance with family and community, and teaches dance in a safe and fun environment. The studio also says it takes great pride in its community outreach events.

Last updated October 27, 2026.