What's the minimum age to
enroll in dance classes?
- We accept students who are 3 years old or
will be 3 by no later than the first of December.
Why don't you have classes
for two year olds or younger children? - There's no magic number as
to when a student will excel in dance classes, however,
before age 3, children's attention span & ability to
listen and follow directions has not been established. By age
3, children are usually potty trained, are ready to pay
attention to the teacher and cooperate with the others in
their class.
What kind of classes do you
offer? -
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Preschool Dance
– 60 minute class of ballet, tap & basic tumbling – Avg. Age 3-5
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Pre-K and Kindergarten Dance
– 60 minute class of ballet, tap & basic tumbling – Avg. Age 4-6
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Intermediate
Dance – 60 minute class of
ballet, tap & basic tumbling – Grades 1st-2nd
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Elementary
Dance – 90 minute class of
ballet, tap & jazz – Grades 3rd-6th
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Teen Dance
- 90 minute class of ballet, tap & jazz – Grades 7th & up
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Adult Dance
– 45 min class of jazz OR tap (based on interest)
Do you offer gymnastics?
- We do not offer just
gymnastic classes, however dance students do learn some basic
tumbling skills within their dance class.
How do I enroll my child for
classes? -
You may register
online.
What supplies will my child
need for dance? - Girls will need a leotard & tights for
class as well as PINK ballet shoes and TAN tap shoes. They will also need a
dance bag.
Where can I find leotards
& dance shoes? - We will be carrying a complete line of
dance shoes and leotards at the studio this year. We can also
order anything that is not in stock. Delivery time varies but
averages to be 1-2 weeks.
When is my child's class?
-
All classes will be held on Tuesdays. We are still finalizing a
schedule at this time. Classes
will begin September 4th and the schedule will be set by the
end of August.
Can parents watch during
class? -
We encourage a parent to stay the first lesson. I would not
expect you to just turn your child over to a stranger.
However, I only allow parents to observe the first week of
the month in October, November and April.
How can I find out what's
going on at the studio and with my child's dance classes?
- A newsletter is sent home monthly with timely
information about what's happening at the studio & important things you will
need to know about your child's dance classes. This newsletter may also be
found
online.
How do I know if classes
have been canceled for bad weather?
- A cancellation notice will be placed through the local
radio station(s) and on
www.cancellations.com.
What other costs are involved with dance? - Besides monthly tuition, and dancewear,
there is a
costume fee and a recital
fee
for our annual recital.
When is the latest I can
enroll for dance? - Our schedule runs basically the same as
the school year. This year, our classes will begin in September and end the
2nd week of June with our
recital. To get the most out of your dance experience,
students should enroll before the first of November so that
they have a chance to learn the basics of dance at a pace
they will feel comfortable with.
I have allowed students to enroll as late as the first week of December, but
I find that it is sometimes a struggle for them to keep up for the rest of
the year since they did not receive a firm foundation in the basics during
the first months of the year.
When can my daughter wear
point shoes? -
Students who have taken three or more years of ballet and are
at least 12-13 years old may be considered for pointe shoes,
if they show good technique in ballet class, a desire to
progress and work hard, can take suggestions for improvement
and are committed to succeeding. Students will not be
considered before age 12 because they have not finished
growing and serious damage to the feet and knees is a
possibility if students are allowed to go into pointe shoes
before their body is ready for it.
When and where is the
recital? -
The recital has been tentatively been set for the afternoon of Sunday, June
14th in Farmington.
