Verona Youth Dance 2024-25 Season

REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 19th

VACT is excited to partner with the City of Verona Recreation Department to offer another season of great dance classes!

• Verona Youth Dance classes run October 7th, 2024 - April 14th, 2025 (No classes 11/25-11/29; 12/23-1/3; 3/24-3/28)

• Registration for dance classes is done through the Verona Rec Department website.

  • To register, CLICK HERE to be taken to the Rec Department website.

    • Once there, select “Youth Recreation” across the top menu, then “2024-25 Dance” to see the class listing and to register,

• PLEASE NOTE: Participants must register for the class that aligns with the grade they will be in during the 2024-25 school year, regardless of the their experience, interest, age, or scheduling considerations.

  • There are NO exceptions to this rule.

• If the cost is a financial hardship, please contact VACT Education Director Justin McDermott at education@vact.org.

• More information on the dance schedule, the recital, and the dance staff can be found below.

• Additional class policies can be found on the Camp and Class Policies Page (CLICK HERE)

• Questions? Please contact VACT Education Director Justin McDermott at education@vact.org.

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Class Prices

Verona Residents = $134
Non-Verona Residents= $154

Classes are separated by GRADE LEVEL (not age) and
based on participant’s grade in the 2024-25 school year (no exceptions).

There may be multiple time/day options offered for certain classes. Where multiple time/day options are offered, those classes are indicated by “section.” For example Hip Hop - Section 1, Hip Hop - Section 2 etc.

Questions? Please contact VACT Education Director Justin McDermott at education@vact.org.

CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE 2024-25 DANCE RECITAL AND T-SHIRT INFORMATION PAGE.

Recital Information

• Participation in the recital is not required for a student to participate in a dance class.

• If families choose to participate in the recital, dancers/families must purchase a recital costume.

• A costume is required in order to participate in the recital.

• Recital Week will be week of April 14th, with dress rehearsals sometime in the evening on Mon/Tues/or Weds and the recital on Thursday, April 17th. 

• Financial assistance is available for those who wish to participate in the recital, but are not in a position to purchase a costume.

  Optional Dance Season T-Shirt Information

• All interested dancers may purchase a 2024-25 dance season t-shirt.

• This purchase is completely optional and available to dancers regardless of their decision to participate in the recital.

• Please see the link at the top of this section to be take to the recital page, which also has information about t-shirts.

Justin McDermott - Education Director and Instructor

Justin is thrilled to be stepping into the role of Education Director at Verona Area Community Theater for the 2024-2025 season! His passion lies in empowering young individuals through the art of theater, music, and dance. In this role, Justin is looking forward to leading and collaborating with the talented team at VACT by creating impactful and enriching experiences for all students. He is eager to embark on this new journey and contribute to the vibrant community at VACT!

Denali Kraemer

Denali has been involved in VACT longer than she can remember. From being in shows, to doing lighting, to choreographing, to directing, Denali is head deep in VACT’s productions. Denali loves being in shows but if you pull her aside she’ll tell you her true love is working with kids. Whether that means teaching them dances, blocking a show, or just playing duck duck goose, Denali will never be found not smiling when she’s working with VACT’s youth programs.

Aaliyah Johnson

Aaliyah is very excited to return to teaching after taking a season off for her freshman year of college. She has been teaching dance classes at VACT for 4+ years now but has been involved with VACT since she was in Elementary School. Aaliyah cannot wait to meet the kiddos this year and for all of the fun that gets to come with it!

Lavell Rattliffe

Lavell is ecstatic to be joining VACT for his second year! He will be a senior at Vel Phillips Memorial High School. He loves seeing the kids grow as dancers and as individuals and is excited to teach them more about dance. He has been dancing at Madison Professional Dance Center for 6 years and has immersed himself with hip hop technique. Lavell is excited to meet new people and to spend his senior year with VACT.

Maddi Moll

Maddi has been involved with VACT since she was 5-years-old, participating in shows all the way through the high school production. She has really enjoyed her time on the VACT staff, teaching dance classes and summer camps. Maddi has loved to dance for as long as she can remember and is thrilled to be a lead teacher this upcoming season!