Verona Youth Dance 2025-26 Season

REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 25th
(All registration is done through the City of Verona Rec Website)

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 13th, 2025 - April 16th, 2026 (No classes 11/24-11/27; 12/22-1/1; 3/23-3/26)

  • 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 “2025-26 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 2025-26 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 Department 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 the VACT Education Department at education@vact.org.

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Class Prices

Verona Residents = $144
Non-Verona Residents= $164

 
 

Classes are separated by GRADE LEVEL (not age) and
based on participant’s grade in the 2025-26 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.

Pre-K Classes

WEDNESDAYS
Pre-K Ballet, 3:40-4:10pm

THURSDAYS
Pre-K Musical Theater/Jazz,
4:15-4:45

Gr. 3-5 Classes

MONDAYS
Jazz - Section 2, 4:50-5:20

TUESDAYS
Hip Hop - Section 1, 6:00-6:30

WEDNESDAYS
Ballet, 4:15-4:45pm

Jazz, 4:50-5:20

Tap, 5:25-5:55

THURSDAYS
Hip Hop - Section 2, 4:50-5:20

Hip Hop, Section 3, 5:25-5:55

Hip Hop, Section 4, 6:00-6:30

K-2 Classes

MONDAYS
Ballet - Section 3, 4:15-4:45

TUESDAYS
Hip Hop - Section 1, 5:25-5:55

WEDNESDAYS
Jazz - Section 1, 4:15-4:45

Ballet - Section 1, 4:50-5:20

Jazz - Section 2, 5:25-5:55

Tap, 6:00-6:30

THURSDAYS
Hip Hop - Section 2, 3:40-4:10

Hip Hop, Section 3, 4:15-4:45

Ballet - Section 2, 4:50-5:20

Hip Hop, Section 4, 5:25-5:55

Gr. 6-8 Classes

MONDAYS
Jazz Foundations, 4:15-4:45

Contemporary/Lyrical, 4:50-5:35

Hip Hop, 5:25-6:10

Intermediate/Adv. Jazz, 5:40-6:25

TUESDAYS
Tap Foundations, 4:15-4:45

Intermediate/Adv. Tap, 4:50-5:20

Questions? Please contact the VACT Education Department at education@vact.org.

 

2025-26 Dance Season T-shirt & Dance Recital Information

 

CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE 2025-26 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 the week of April 20th, with dress rehearsals sometime in the evening on Tuesday or Wednesday and the recital on Thursday, April 23rd. 

  • 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 2025-26 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.

 
 

Lydia Benz - Education Director and Instructor

Lydia is beyond excited to be stepping into the role of Education Director at VACT. She first became involved at VACT at age five with her breakout role in the operatic piggy chorus of Three Piggy Opera. Since then, Lydia has been involved with over 30 VACT productions, doing everything from choreography to repainting the same set pieces for countless productions. Lydia graduated from The Ohio State University in May, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education as a Child and Youth Studies Major with a focus on Creative Pedagogies in Education and a minor in Dance. Throughout this time, Lydia worked at Children’s Theatre of Madison as an Emerging Teaching Artist and at Columbus Children’s Theatre as the Education Coordinator for their Theatre360 Summer Camps. Theater is for everyone, and Lydia is endlessly passionate about helping each child find their spark. 

Denali Kraemer

Denali is a dedicated dance instructor who began her training at Verona Recreation Center before continuing at Kehl School of Dance, where she studied tap, jazz, hip hop, and—her favorite—ballet. She began teaching at Verona Rec during her sophomore year of high school, and is now entering her fifth year as an instructor. In addition to teaching weekly classes, Denali has choreographed multiple musicals through VACT’s youth program, including Annie Kids, Alice in Wonderland Jr., and co-choreographing Matilda Jr. She brings a passion for storytelling through movement and a warm, encouraging approach to every class and rehearsal.


Aaliyah Johnson

Aaliyah is so excited to dance with all the amazing kiddos at VACT and share her love for dance, creativity, and fun! She’s been part of the VACT family since she was eight years old, and it has been such a special place for her to grow as a dancer and performer. Aaliyah also enjoys choreographing and currently choreographing the VACT middle school production We Will Rock You!


Janelle McGhee

Janelle McGhee has been working with students of all ages for most of her life and has taught a wide variety of classes including ballet, tap, jazz, creative movement, and theater. She has worked with students from preschool to adults and everything in between. Janelle has her BS in Elementary Education from University in Pennsylvania. Soon after graduating, she moved to Madison and was introduced to VACT and the opportunity to help with the K-2 musicals as a choreographer and camp co-teacher. After a handful of years away from Madison, she is happy to be back and teaching VACT classes again!


Callie Lederer

Callie is super excited to be teaching with VACT this year! She has been involved with VACT on stage and off since she was six years old. She has served as a Dance Captain for 3 years in shows including Annie KIDS, Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS, Finding Nemo KIDS, and Frozen KIDS. Callie has also assisted in Verona Rec dance classes for three years, working with children ages preschool through elementary school. She is a sophomore at Verona Area High School and cannot wait for an amazing year!



Mira Roffers

Mira is very excited to be teaching dance at VACT this year! This year, she is a senior at West High School. Mira has been involved with VACT on and off stage for about seven years, including assistant teaching at summer camps. She has experience in hip-hop, tap, and musical theatre dance styles at Move Out Loud. Mira is thrilled to be stepping into the classroom to meet new faces and have some fun!


Chloe Pulvermacher

Chloe has been dancing since the age of 3 and began competing at age nine, quickly falling in love with the stage and the art of performance. Dance has been a lifelong passion for her, and she is excited to share that love with the next generation of dancers. Outside of the studio, Chloe works as a hairstylist at Drift Salon, where she expresses her creativity in a different way. This is her first year at VACT, and she is thrilled to be part of such a talented and inspiring community.