Beyond the Bell Classes
To sign up for Beyond the Bell classes, please email Lisa McDaniel at lmcdaniel@gwa.com. Spaces are limited — sign up today! Classes begin on Sept. 2, 2025. Students must be registered before Sept. 12 to participate.
Please note: Your child will come to the Aftercare program at 3:00 p.m. right after school, change and receive a snack before the instructor comes to pick up students for class. You will pick your child up at 4:30 p.m. at lower school carpool. If you are unable to get there at 4:30 p.m. your child will be able to go back to aftercare and stay until you can get there. Aftercare is over at 6 p.m. and children must be picked up no later than 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., late fees apply.
Beyond the Bell Presents Fall 2025 After-School Classes:
Dance
Get ready to leap, spin, and perform! Join us for exciting dance classes that build skills, confidence, and creativity — all in a fun, supportive environment. Students will also have the opportunity to perform in our winter and spring performances!
Class Schedule:
Mondays
Ballet/Jazz | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | K5–1st Grade
Tuesdays
Hip-Hop | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | K5–1st Grade
Hip-Hop | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | 2nd–5th Grades
Wednesdays
Competition Dance Team | 2:30–4:30 p.m. | 1st–5th Grades
(By audition/invitation only – see Mrs. Wiggins for details)
Thursdays
Ballet/Jazz | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | 2nd–5th Grades
Location: Lower School Gym Stage (after class, students will be dropped off at aftercare or brought to the lower school car loop for pick-up.)
Cost: $75/month per class. Competition tuition and information packets will be emailed to parents separately.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Wiggins at gwiggins@gwa.com
Dress Code: Comfortable, fitted clothing (leggings, shorts, dance pants, fitted tops, or leotards), hair pulled back.
Ballet/Jazz : Ballet slippers
Hip-Hop: Sneakers
Choreography Workshop: Ballet/jazz shoes or sneakers
Taekwondo
Students of all ages are invited to join Mr. Benji Lalaian, a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, to learn about one of the most popular martial arts in the world! Learn how to kick, punch, strike, and block among many other things that will help you improve your ability to defend yourself! You’ll learn how to improve your endurance, flexibility, focus, and respect level all while getting an excellent workout! The classes will include many different exercises, games, situational defense lessons, foam swords, and an opportunity for a belt promotion at the end of each semester! Mr. Benji can’t wait to see you in class!”
Classes are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, both at 3:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up are welcome.
Cost:
$75 per class or $150 for both days. Payment for classes will be due on or before the 15th of each month.
New students joining for the first time will need a white uniform with a white belt. A uniform is not required for the first class. Students will be sized, and then you can order the uniform through Amazon.