Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do classes start and how long do they go?

A: Classes begin the week of September 6th.  Dance season runs like the school year, September through mid-June.

Q: Can I go into the dance room with my child?

A: All students should be able to walk into the dance room with their teacher.  We have a comfortable waiting room for parents.  We do not allow street shoes in our dance rooms.

Q:  How do I get to watch my child’s class?

A:  All viewing is done through our state of the art closed circuit televisions.

Q:  Is there a registration fee to register for dance classes?

A:  Yes.  The registration fee is $20 per family.

Q:  What kind of shoes does my child need?

A:  Depends on the class.  Please see Class Requirements on our website.  All children must wear the same color and style of dance shoes.

Q:  Is there a dress code?

A:  Yes.  All girls ages 5 and up are required to wear black leotards or black biketard, toast tights, and proper dance shoes.  Boys must wear black dance pants or black bike shorts, white dance school T-shirt, and proper dance shoes.  Tiny tots and 2/2’s may wear any color leotard & tights and the proper dance shoes.

Q: When is tuition due?

A:  The first month’s tuition must be paid at the time of registration in order to secure a spot in a particular class.  All students will receive a payment book.  Your tuition is due the 15^th of the month in advance.  Tuition not paid before the 1^st day of the month will be subject to an $8.00 late fee per month.

Q:  If my child misses a class is there a make up class?

A:  There are no make-up classes for missed lessons unless the instructor feels it is necessary.  You will be notified if your child should need a make-up class.

Q:  Can I withdraw my child from dance classes.

A:  Any student withdrawing must give a two-week WRITTEN notice prior to withdrawing from classes to avoid payment due status.  A withdrawal form can be obtained from the front desk staff.

Q:  When and where is the year end production?

A:  The year end production for 2012 is Friday, June 15^th at E.J. Thomas Hall.

Q:  Does my child have to participate in the year end show?

A:  All children are encouraged to participate, but it is not mandatory.

Q:  What is the fundraiser for and how do I participate?

A:  We allow all students to participate in a fundraiser.  Information is given out in mid-September.  All funds raised go into your recital account and can be used for costumes and tickets to the show.

Q:  What are the costs involved in being in the year end production?

A:  Any student performing in the show must have a costume.  Any one attending the performance must have a ticket. 

Q:  How much do costumes cost?

A;  On average a costume package costs about $70.  Each costume package includes tights, all accessories such as shoe bows and headpieces.  The package also includes a show t-shirt and music cd for home practice.

Q:  How much are tickets for the show?

A:  Tickets for the show last year were $19.00.  It is not expected that the price increase, if any, would be more than $1 per ticket.

Q:  My child is in the tiny tots program.  Will they have more than one costume?

A:  Yes.  Children in the tiny tots program will have 2 costumes.  They are in the 1^st half and the 2^nd half of the show.

Q:  My child is in the 2/2 program.  Will they be in the show?

A:  Yes.  However, they only stay for the first half.