They love ballet. Give them a place to start dancing.
A six-week online program for beginner teens—with small-group classes, a private lesson every week, and practical tools for confidence, focus, and resilience.
They don’t need experience. They don’t need to keep up with fast tutorials. And they don’t have to feel confident before they begin.
Ages 12–16 · Maximum 6 learners · Live online
Dates: January 11–February 17, 2027
Group classes: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:45–6:30 PM Pacific / 8:45–9:30 PM Eastern
Private lessons: One 30-minute appointment weekly, with the instructor and time agreed before enrollment
Format: Live online
Ages: 12–16
Maximum enrollment: Six learners
Full program price: $1,000
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They want to dance—but hesitate to start.
Maybe your teen has always wanted to try ballet but worries they’ve started too late. They feel uncomfortable joining an experienced group, worry they’re not flexible enough, or haven’t found a beginner class that feels right.
Here, they can start at the beginning.
With step-by-step teaching, a small beginner group, and individual guidance every week, they’ll have space to ask questions, practice tricky steps, and recognize their progress.
“My daughter felt comfortable immediately and looks forward to her ballet class. Highly recommend for anyone looking to grow both in dance and self-assurance!”
— Parent of an online TSDT ballet student
Feedback from an existing class. This six-week program is new.
Learn the steps. Practice the confidence to keep going.
Over six weeks, your teen will learn ballet foundations and work toward performing a beginner-friendly ballet routine while developing coordination, musicality, and expression.
Along the way, they’ll practice:
Breaking challenges into manageable steps when choreography feels overwhelming.
Using memory and focus strategies to remember what comes next.
Recovering from mistakes without giving up.
Expressing their ideas through creative movement.
Participating with others while working toward a shared goal.
An optional final sharing moment gives them a chance to celebrate what they’ve learned.
Personal support, every week.
Your teen’s complete six-week experience includes:
12 live group classes — 45 minutes each
Meet twice weekly to develop ballet foundations, learn choreography, and practice with other beginners. Maximum six learners.
6 private lessons — 30 minutes each
One individual lesson every week, tailored to their goals. Slow down difficult steps, ask questions, refine technique, and practice strategies for handling frustration or nerves.
Weekly practice videos
Revisit the steps and choreography at their own pace, with a clear guide for practicing between sessions.
Weekly parent summaries
Understand what they’re learning, the life skills they’re practicing, and how to encourage them at home.
18 live sessions across six weeks—including three hours dedicated entirely to your teen.
Total investment: $1,000
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More than learning a routine
The approach draws from April Lorenzi’s book, The Secret Dance Technique, and four pillars:
Mindset · Social-Emotional Learning · Memory & Focus · Creativity
Group sessions combine a practical life-skill activity, dance instruction, and reflection. Private lessons help learners apply those tools to their own goals and challenges.
When a step feels difficult, we practice breaking it down. When a mistake interrupts the dance, we practice resetting. When nerves show up, we practice taking the next step anyway.
“It is incredible what she gets out of my rather shy daughter, who loves dancing.”
— Parent of an online TSDT student
Excerpt from feedback about an existing class.
Meet April
I’m April Lorenzi, founder of The Secret Dance Technique and author of the book behind our approach.
I began dancing at 15, so I understand what it feels like to start when others seem ahead.
My background combines studies in psychology, with a focus on performance psychology, a minor in dance, and professional performing experience with Walt Disney World, cruise ships, and international productions.
I created The Secret Dance Technique to help learners develop their dancing alongside skills they need to thrive—but aren’t always explicitly taught—like confidence, performing under pressure, memory, focus, and resilience.
More about April
Your six-week program
Dates: January 11–February 17, 2027
Group classes: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:45–6:30 PM Pacific / 8:45–9:30 PM Eastern
Private lessons: One 30-minute appointment weekly, with the instructor and time agreed before enrollment
Format: Live online
Ages: 12–16
Maximum enrollment: Six learners
Full program price: $1,000
Choose your payment option:
Pay in full: $1,000 when you enroll.
Split into two payments: $500 when you enroll and $500 on January 4, 2027.
Both options include the complete six-week experience. No additional installment fee.
The selected scholarship recipient pays $500 total, either in full or in two payments of $250 on the same schedule.
Your place is reserved once your first payment is received. Cancellation and refund terms apply to both payment options.
Registration closes December 21, 2026.
Ready to take the first step?
1. Request a place.
Complete a short form about your teen’s interests, experience, goals, and availability.
2. Confirm the details.
We’ll confirm your teen’s private-lesson instructor and weekly appointment before sending your payment link.
Prefer to meet us first? Book a free 15-minute parent call to ask questions, or choose a beginner mini lesson so your teen can experience the teaching.
3. Complete enrollment.
Once you’re ready, make your first payment to reserve your teen’s place.
Submitting the form or attending a free introduction creates no obligation to purchase.
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One 50% scholarship place
Cost shouldn’t be the only thing standing between an interested beginner and a place to start.
We’re offering one $500 partial scholarship, reducing the complete program price from $1,000 to $500.
The recipient receives the same experience: all 12 group classes, six private lessons, weekly practice videos, and parent summaries.
A parent or guardian can apply by sharing their teen’s interest in dance, what they hope to gain, and why financial support would help. Selection will consider financial need and suitability for this beginner program. No audition is required.
Apply by December 11, 2026.
The selected family will be notified privately by December 14.
The scholarship occupies one of the six places. Applying is free and creates no obligation to purchase.
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FAQ
Does my teen need dance experience?
No. This program is designed for beginners, including teens who have never taken a ballet class. They don’t need to know ballet terminology or already be flexible.
What if they’re shy or nervous to dance?
Clear guidance, introductions, and manageable challenges help learners get comfortable. Weekly private lessons provide additional space for questions and individual practice. The final sharing moment is optional. The goal is to help them build confidence they can carry beyond the dance floor.
How much time should we allow each week?
Two 45-minute group classes and one 30-minute private lesson—two live hours weekly, plus time to revisit the practice videos.
What ballet skills will they learn?
We’ll introduce basic positions of the feet and arms, pliés, tendus, relevés, balances, and simple traveling steps. Learners will practice connecting steps into short combinations and a beginner-friendly routine, with instruction adapted to the group’s starting level.
What do they need at home?
A reliable internet connection, a device with a camera, comfortable clothing that allows movement, and enough clear space to move safely. A sturdy chair or countertop can provide support during basic barre exercises. We’ll confirm suitable footwear and flooring before the program begins. No tutu or pointe shoes are needed.
How are private lessons scheduled, and who teaches them?
April teaches the group classes. Weekly private lessons may be taught by April or another TSDT instructor, depending on scheduling and availability, following a personalized plan developed by April. We’ll confirm your teen’s instructor and weekly appointment before you enroll.
What if the group is small?
The program can run with one enrolled learner. If your teen is the only participant, the scheduled group sessions become individual instruction. There may be exceptions for late enrollment if this is the case. Opportunities to connect with other learners depend on enrollment.
What if we miss a lesson or need to withdraw?
Missed group classes aren’t refunded or individually made up. Weekly practice videos help learners review what they missed.
Private lessons can be rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice, subject to availability within the six-week program. Lessons canceled with less notice or missed without notice count as used.
If you withdraw before January 11, you’ll receive a refund minus a reservation fee of 10% of your program price: $100 for standard enrollment or $50 for scholarship enrollment.
If you withdraw during the first week, email info@thesecretdancetechnique.com by January 17, 2027, at 11:59 PM Pacific to receive a 50% refund of your total program price: $500 for standard enrollment or $250 for scholarship enrollment.
From January 18 onward, no refunds are offered for withdrawal or missed lessons.
If we cancel a lesson, we’ll arrange a replacement or refund that lesson’s allocated fee. If we cancel the entire program before it begins, you’ll receive a full refund.
How can I ask another question?
Email info@thesecretdancetechnique.com or book your free introduction below.
Give their love of ballet somewhere to grow.
A clear starting point. A small beginner group. Personal guidance every week.
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A program by The Secret Dance Technique.
Life Skills. Fun. Dance.
Dance is the secret tool—helping kids grow beyond the dance floor.
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