EXCELLENCE IN DANCE EDUCATION
The Nevada Union Dance program offers comprehensive training in both classical and contemporary dance, providing students with exceptional opportunities for artistic growth, performance, choreography, and dance scholarship. Through a curriculum that emphasizes technical excellence, creativity, and cultural understanding, students develop a deep appreciation for dance as both an art form and a means of personal expression.
Daily classes are available at the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, with training in ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, Pilates, and yoga. Students build strong technical foundations while exploring choreography, performance, dance history, anatomy, and creative inquiry.
In addition to our school-day courses, Nevada Union Dance offers a wide variety of community enrichment classes at our on-campus studio and at our two studios located within the Grass Valley Museum & Cultural Center. These classes are open to dancers of all ages and experience levels and serve as a fundraiser supporting our public school dance program. All community enrichment classes are offered free of charge to currently enrolled Nevada Union Dance students.
Throughout the year, students and community dancers have opportunities to perform in multiple productions, showcases, festivals, and special events. Participants work alongside distinguished guest artists and choreographers from across the region and beyond, gaining valuable experience in a collaborative and inspiring environment that prepares them for continued study, leadership, and careers in the arts.
2026-2027 School Year Program Overview
Stay up-to-date with our online calendar, where you can find rehearsal and performance schedules, special events, and class activities.
A Sneak Peak at Some 2026-2027 Special Events, Productions, and More!
- Summer Dance Class Series at NUHS – June 16-August 1, 2026
- Open House – Tour and Open Classes at Grass Valley Museum and Culutural Center – July 1, 2026: 10am to 2pm
- Summer Intensive at GVMCC & Pioneer Park Performance – July 6-18, 2026
- Nutcracker Ballet Camp with Lauren – August 4-7, 2026
- Fall Community Classes & Production Rehearsals Begin – August 17, 2026
- Performing Arts Tour – November 5, 2026
- Fall for Dance Production – November 19-21, 2026
- The Nutcracker – December 11 & 12, 2026
- Student Choreography Showcase – February 18-20, 2027
- Auditions for the 27-28 Int/Adv Levels at NUHS – February 24, 2027: 3:45-6:15pm
- National High School Dance Festival – March 6-10, 2027
- Spring Dance Concert – April 29-May 1, 2027
- Summer Dance Production – June 10-12, 2027