Premiere Plus Dance
Troy Recreation has been partnering with Premiere Plus for more than 25 years, bringing quality dance education to the families of Troy. Premiere Plus is a family-owned business passed down from generation to generation since 1950.
The 2022–2023 Recital Theme is Rags to Riches: Going from “nothing” to “making it big!” Fame, success, and achieving our goals and dreams are all themes for this year’s production! Along with our regular dance classes, our theater performance will feature our own renditions of songs from the oh so humble Aladdin: the boy who goes from thievery and living off the streets of Agrabah, to meeting a charismatic genie and becoming a prince. There is a class for everyone and we would love to have you join the Premiere Plus Dance family!
Registration is closed for the 2022-2023 recital season
2022-2023 Premiere Plus Recital Information
Dress rehearsals: May 4 & 5, 2023, 4–7 pm.
Performance: May 6, 2023, Showtime(s) TBD
Dress rehearsals and performance will both take place at Troy Athens. Ticket information will be available in April 2023.
Registration for Premiere Plus Dance can be done online or in person at Troy Community Center.
Last chance to register for session 1: Monday, October 31, 2022
Last chance to register for session 2: Friday, February 3, 2023
Last chance to register for session 1: Monday, October 31, 2022
Last chance to register for session 2: Friday, February 3, 2023
Premiere Dance runs in two sessions:
Session 1: Sept 12–Dec 14, 2022
Session 2: Jan 3–May 6, 2023
Premiere Plus requires two session fees. There is an activity code for both the first session and the second session. Students must be enrolled in both sessions to participate in the recital. See session fees below in the class description section.
COSTUME FEES: An additional $35 costume deposit is due in November. The remaining balance will be due in February.
Session 1: Sept 12–Dec 14, 2022
Session 2: Jan 3–May 6, 2023
Premiere Plus requires two session fees. There is an activity code for both the first session and the second session. Students must be enrolled in both sessions to participate in the recital. See session fees below in the class description section.
COSTUME FEES: An additional $35 costume deposit is due in November. The remaining balance will be due in February.
3&4-Year-Old Preschool
Your preschooler will bounce, march, and clap in time to fun and familiar preschool music. This class is designed for your little one to improve their coordination, enhance motor skills, and build confidence as they learn the building blocks of dance.
4&5-Year-Old Preschool
Fun and familiar music that your little dancer will love, incorporated with rhythmic movement which expresses their imagination, teaches musicality, and promotes large muscle coordination and that all important step towards independence. Students will have their own space on the dance floor to learn, stay safe, and also have fun!
Moving with the Mouse
They already know all of the words to their favorite Disney songs, so why not dance to them!? This intro to dance class features Ballet and Jazz, focusing on terminology, body positions, posture, and basic beginning dance movement all set to their favorite Disney music!
Intro to Dance Jazz
A combination of Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and some Broadway Style Song and Dance covers all the bases. Along with introducing your child to several different genres, posture, terminology, basic dance movement, and fun choreography are explored.
Tap/Jazz Combo
Two subjects in one fun filled class. Half of class will focus on a Jazz warmup, movement, progressions, combinations, and technique while the other half of class will focus on learning and mastering Tap steps, terminology, and applying different rhythms and beats to age appropriate music. Tap shoes are required and can be purchased online or at RD Dancewear
in Sterling Heights. Students will perform two dances in recital.
Jazz/Lyrical Combo
To prepare students for dancing at a more advanced level, this class will focus on building technique, expanding our dance vocabulary, and more intricate movement. Both classical Ballet and Lyrical movement as well as fun fast paced Jazz movement will be explored. Students will perform two dances in recital.
Theater I & Theater II
Singing, dancing, and acting out a fabulous production has been a wonderful experience for all students who have participated in our theater program. Tap and Jazz will both be performed so both sets of shoes are required. Vocal auditions will be held in December, but auditioning for a main role is not mandatory. Both levels will learn separately and together as the entire cast will be needed for production numbers and finale.
Excel Lyrical/Jazz/Hip Hop
This class is offered to students who have had at least 4 years of formal dance training and have instructor approval to participate to ensure class readiness at this more advanced level. Class will focus on Lyrical, Jazz, and Hip-Hop dance forms. This class is heavily focused on building technique, strength, and confidence to help students grow as dancers. New to us? Please give us a call to discuss whether your child is ready for this class.
Your preschooler will bounce, march, and clap in time to fun and familiar preschool music. This class is designed for your little one to improve their coordination, enhance motor skills, and build confidence as they learn the building blocks of dance.
4&5-Year-Old Preschool
Fun and familiar music that your little dancer will love, incorporated with rhythmic movement which expresses their imagination, teaches musicality, and promotes large muscle coordination and that all important step towards independence. Students will have their own space on the dance floor to learn, stay safe, and also have fun!
Moving with the Mouse
They already know all of the words to their favorite Disney songs, so why not dance to them!? This intro to dance class features Ballet and Jazz, focusing on terminology, body positions, posture, and basic beginning dance movement all set to their favorite Disney music!
Intro to Dance Jazz
A combination of Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and some Broadway Style Song and Dance covers all the bases. Along with introducing your child to several different genres, posture, terminology, basic dance movement, and fun choreography are explored.
Tap/Jazz Combo
Two subjects in one fun filled class. Half of class will focus on a Jazz warmup, movement, progressions, combinations, and technique while the other half of class will focus on learning and mastering Tap steps, terminology, and applying different rhythms and beats to age appropriate music. Tap shoes are required and can be purchased online or at RD Dancewear
in Sterling Heights. Students will perform two dances in recital.
Jazz/Lyrical Combo
To prepare students for dancing at a more advanced level, this class will focus on building technique, expanding our dance vocabulary, and more intricate movement. Both classical Ballet and Lyrical movement as well as fun fast paced Jazz movement will be explored. Students will perform two dances in recital.
Theater I & Theater II
Singing, dancing, and acting out a fabulous production has been a wonderful experience for all students who have participated in our theater program. Tap and Jazz will both be performed so both sets of shoes are required. Vocal auditions will be held in December, but auditioning for a main role is not mandatory. Both levels will learn separately and together as the entire cast will be needed for production numbers and finale.
Excel Lyrical/Jazz/Hip Hop
This class is offered to students who have had at least 4 years of formal dance training and have instructor approval to participate to ensure class readiness at this more advanced level. Class will focus on Lyrical, Jazz, and Hip-Hop dance forms. This class is heavily focused on building technique, strength, and confidence to help students grow as dancers. New to us? Please give us a call to discuss whether your child is ready for this class.
The below schedules are subject to change due to enrollment numbers by the registration deadline. Please make sure you have the correct email in your household for any updates.
Session 1 Registration Deadline: October 31, 2022
Session 2 Registration Deadline: February 3, 2023
Session 1 Registration Deadline: October 31, 2022
Session 2 Registration Deadline: February 3, 2023
| MONDAYS WITH MRS. TAYLOR & MS. SYDNEY | ||||
| Class | Age/Grade | Time | Session Fees | Session 2 |
| Preschool | 4–5 years | 6–6:30 pm | $95 Res, $105 NR | 6601-A1 |
| Moving Mouse/Tap Jazz Combo | Grade K–2 | 6:30–7:10 pm | $100 Res, $110 NR | 6602-A1 |
| TUESDAYS WITH MS. BELLA & MS. MIA | ||||
| Class | Age/Grade | Time | Session Fees | Session 2 |
| Preschool | 3–4 years | 5:30–6 pm | $95 Res, $105 NR | 6601-B1 |
| Intro to Dance Jazz | Grade 1–3 | 6–6:40 pm | $100 Res, $110 NR | 6602-C1 |
| WEDNESDAYS WITH MRS. TAYLOR | ||||
| Class | Age/Grade | Time | Session Fees | Session 2 |
| Theater I | Grade 2–4 | 5:30–6:30 pm | $140 Res, $150 NR | 6604-A1 |
| Theater II | Grade 5 & Up | 6–7 pm | $140 Res, $150 NR | 6604-B1 |
| Excel Jazz/Lyrical/Hip Hop | Grade 8 & Up | 7:30–9 pm | $140 Res, $150 NR | 6604-C1 |
Please be aware that our classes and lesson plans are designed to be fun, but dance is an art form. Dancewear, spandex leotards, tights, dance pants, fitted dance t-shirts, any color or style should be worn to every class. No street clothes. Long hair should be in a ponytail or a bun. To avoid injury, no jewelry.
The following shoes are required for each subject:
The following shoes are required for each subject:
- PRESCHOOL DANCE (3 & 4, 4 & 5): Pink Ballet shoes (not slippers as they slip off)
- MOVIN' WITH THE MOUSE: Tan Jazz shoes and tan Tap shoes
- INTRO TO JAZZ: Tan Jazz shoes
- TAP/JAZZ COMBO: Tan Jazz shoes and tan Tap shoes/strap
- LYRICAL JAZZ COMBO: Tan Jazz shoes
- THEATER: Tan Tap and Jazz Shoes
- EXCEL: Foot thongs
Parents are invited to observe their dancer’s progress at every class. Our observation room allows parents to watch their child’s class behind a two-way mirror. Ask your instructor about video-taping.
Please be on time for class, and pick your child up promptly at the end of class. There is a 5-minute break between classes if you need to speak with an instructor, or they will gladly call you at home.
We make every effort to remain open in the event of bad weather. However, if the schools are closed due to inclement weather, classes will be cancelled. Classes cancelled due to weather will not be made up. Weather updates can be found online at: rec.troymi.gov/weather or by calling 248.689.9756.
The Premiere Pluss staff is excited about offering a quality dance and theater program to the children of your community. If you have questions or need further assistance, please call Premiere Plus at 248.229.2349. Find us on Facebook! Premiere Plus Dance and Theater Program
Please be on time for class, and pick your child up promptly at the end of class. There is a 5-minute break between classes if you need to speak with an instructor, or they will gladly call you at home.
We make every effort to remain open in the event of bad weather. However, if the schools are closed due to inclement weather, classes will be cancelled. Classes cancelled due to weather will not be made up. Weather updates can be found online at: rec.troymi.gov/weather or by calling 248.689.9756.
The Premiere Pluss staff is excited about offering a quality dance and theater program to the children of your community. If you have questions or need further assistance, please call Premiere Plus at 248.229.2349. Find us on Facebook! Premiere Plus Dance and Theater Program
Where do I pay costume fees?
Fees will be paid to instructors and will be due starting in November, and again in February. Payment accepted in the form of cash or check, made payable to “Premiere Plus.” Costume fees are not included in your registration fees.
Where do I purchase recital tickets?
Tickets will be available at Troy Community Center front desk in April. Information will be provided in spring 2023.
What if I miss the registration deadline?
Your child must be registered by the session deadlines in order to perform in the recital. A limited run of non-recital classes are also offered in the winter, spring, and summer.
Fees will be paid to instructors and will be due starting in November, and again in February. Payment accepted in the form of cash or check, made payable to “Premiere Plus.” Costume fees are not included in your registration fees.
Where do I purchase recital tickets?
Tickets will be available at Troy Community Center front desk in April. Information will be provided in spring 2023.
What if I miss the registration deadline?
Your child must be registered by the session deadlines in order to perform in the recital. A limited run of non-recital classes are also offered in the winter, spring, and summer.
Meet the Dance Instructors
| 1. How long have you been teaching? |
| This fall will be my 12th year teaching with Premiere Plus. |
| 2. What is your favorite dance subject? |
| My favorite dance subject is Tap. I love making rhythms acapella as well as to music. |
| 3. How long have you danced with Premiere Plus? |
| I started dancing with Premiere Plus when I was four in the city of Madison Heights. I continued dancing throughout high school and a few years of college until teaching became my main priority. |
| 4. What is your favorite thing about dance? |
| My favorite thing about dance is that you can express any emotion through a variety of movements, dance forms, and musicality. |
| 5. What is an interesting fact about you? |
| Premiere Plus has now been in my family for three generations. My grandmother Arlene, started our family business giving dance lessons out of her basement until my grandfather Joe, built her a studio. My mother, Carol, has been running this business for years and has now passed it down to me. I am honored to take over and hope to make my family proud and continue to grow and provide quality dance education to our local cities! |
| 1. How long have you been teaching? |
| This is my first year teaching! |
| 2. What is your favorite dance subject? |
| My favorite dance subject to teach is Hip Hop, but I also love Pom and Jazz. |
| 3. How long have you dance with Premiere Plus? |
| I’ve danced with Premiere Plus a total of 12 years. |
| 4. What is your favorite thing about dance? |
| My favorite thing about dance is that I can be myself and I also love the team/family aspect of it. |
| 5. What is an interesting fact about you? |
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I’m a senior in high school but when I’m in college, I’d love to study nursing. I also like baking, shopping, and spending time with my family! |
| 1. How long have you been teaching? |
| I have been teaching for a little over a year now! |
| 2. What is your favorite dance subject? |
| My favorite dance subject is Jazz. I love that in Jazz you can add your own attitude to it, but it is also very technical. |
| 3. How long have you danced with Premiere Plus? |
| I have danced with Premiere Plus for 11 years now. I started in 3rd grade and danced until my senior year of high school. |
| 4. What is your favorite thing about dance? |
| My favorite thing about dance is that it is a way to express yourself. If it is a good or bad day, dance allows me to feel my emotions without having to talk. I also love that dance has given me the opportunity to make lifelong friendships. Dance class became the day of the week I loved the most and still do. |
| 5. What is an interesting fact about you? |
| I am currently going to school to be a pediatric nurse at Macomb Community College!! I love kids and making a positive impact in their lives. I love shopping and spending time with my sister, Mia who is also going to be a teacher! |
| 1. How long have you been teaching? |
| This fall will be my 17th year teaching with Premiere Plus. |
| 2. What is your favorite dance subject? |
| My favorite dance subject is Modern/Contemporary and Lyrical. |
| 3. How long have you danced with Premiere Plus? |
| I started dancing with Premiere Plus when I was 4 in the city of Clawson. |
| 4. What is your favorite thing about dance? |
| I love being able to combine music and movement to compliment each other and bring out the best qualities of each art form. |
| 5. What is an interesting fact about you? |
| I also enjoy using my creative skills to decorate cakes. |
| 1. How long have you been teaching? |
| It is my first year and I will be training with instructor Bella! I’m super excited and ready to learn a lot. |
| 2. What is your favorite dance subject? |
| My favorite dance subject is Hip Hop! |
| 3. How long have you danced with Premiere Plus? |
| I have been dancing with Premiere Plus now for 6 years, and I’ve loved every year of it. |
| 4. What is your favorite thing about dance? |
| My favorite thing about dance is getting to be with friends and meeting new ones. I also like to learn new skills and push myself to be better. |
| 5. What is an interesting fact about you? |
| I just graduated high school and finished cosmetology school! I love doing hair, makeup, and also love skiing and snowboarding. |
| 1. How long have you been teaching? |
| This is actually my first year teaching. I can’t wait to start! |
| 2. What is your favorite dance subject? |
| I love lyrical dance. The music and choreography can be so moving and beautiful. |
| 3. How long have you danced with Premiere Plus? |
| I’ve been dancing with Premiere Plus since I was 4 years old. |
| 4. What is your favorite thing about dance? |
| I love being able to dance with my friends and have a good time while doing the one thing I love. |
| 5. What is an interesting fact about you? |
| Right now I’m going to college for clinical and diagnostic sciences and specializing in radiology. |