CLASS SCHEDULE |STUDIO CALENDAR | CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
INVESTMENT | PRIVATE LESSONS/RENTALS | DRESS CODE | CONDUCT | FIRST DAY
The Dance Method is excited to have you as a part of our dancing family! We proudly offer classes for beginning and intermediate level recreational dancers ages 3 months to adults, as well as "Mommy & Me" classes!
Class Schedule*
2024-2025 Class Schedule
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*Schedule is subject to change
Studio Calendar
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Classes begin Monday, August 19!
Class Descriptions
|Baby Steps|
Day/Time: Tuesdays 12:15-1:00
This stimulating class is a special way for you to bond with your little one as they work toward developmental milestones! This is typically a child's first experience in interacting with a group of others their age, which has a great impact on their social skills! Through their participation in class, babies will also improve their visual, auditory, and kinesthetic skills through song, dance, and props of all kinds! This class is best suited for babies not yet walking.
Shoes required: bare feet
This class is currently offered for FREE! (you must register for each class separately).
This class does not perform in our year-end show.
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this class, we ask that each child enrolled attend with only one adult. Additionally, please make arrangements for other children to be left at home or be otherwise occupied (no children under 12 are to be left unsupervised in the lobby). This is to be respectful of the learning environment of such small children. Disregarding this request may result in additional tuition charges. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Please contact us if you need childcare during class time as we may have it available (YOU MUST NOTIFY US AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE).**
|Boogie with My Baby|
Day/Time: currently on hold
Designed for caregivers and their babies (both in and out of the womb), our class offers a unique opportunity to bond while grooving to the rhythm of your favorite jams. Throughout this low-impact dance class, you'll strengthen your connection with your baby through movement and music. You are also sure to make connections with other caregivers in class! Our class provides a supportive and inclusive environment where you can embrace the joy of dance while keeping your baby close. So come join us and let's dance together into a world of laughter, love, and happy memories! Note: This class is CAREGIVER-focused. Please register the CAREGIVER as the student.
Shoes required: clean sneakers
This class is currently offered in 5-week sessions (you must register for each session separately).
This class does not perform in our year-end show.
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this class, we ask that each child enrolled attend with only one adult. Additionally, please make arrangements for other children to be left at home or be otherwise occupied (no children under 12 are to be left unsupervised in the lobby). This is to be respectful of the learning environment of such small children. Disregarding this request may result in additional tuition charges. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Please contact us if you need childcare during class time as we may have it available (YOU MUST NOTIFY US AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE).**
|Me and My Grown Up|
Age: 1-3 Years
Day/Time: Tuesdays 9:30-10:00 | Saturdays 10:15-10:45
This stimulating class is a special way for you to bond with your little one as they work toward developmental milestones! This is typically a child's first experience in interacting with a group of others their age, which has a great impact on their social skills! Through their participation in class, children will also improve their visual, auditory, and kinesthetic skills through song, dance, and props of all kinds! We will help them gain a grasp on spatial awareness and how to interact with others. Additionally, children will become more comfortable with being independent players. Rather than focusing on dance technique, this class teaches concepts that can be used in dance classes as they grow older. This class is repetitive in order to build confidence and routine in these young dancers!
Shoes required: bare feet (recommended) / ballet shoes (acceptable)
NO SOCKS
This class is offered in one-month sessions (you must register for each session/month separately).
This class does not perform in our year-end show.
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this class, we ask that each child enrolled attend with only one adult. Additionally, please make arrangements for other children to be left at home or be otherwise occupied (no children under 12 are to be left unsupervised in the lobby; baby-wearing YOUNG infants acceptable, but please take out if fussy). This is to be respectful of the learning environment of such small children. Disregarding this request may result in additional tuition charges. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Please contact us if you need childcare during class time as we may have it available (YOU MUST NOTIFY US AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE).**
|Dance Adventures|
Age: 2.5- 4 Years
Day/Time: Mondays 4:00-4:45 | Tuesdays 9:45-10:30
This themed creative movement class is sure to keep children engaged through the use of props and imagination. Dancers will improve their gross motor skills, learn to follow instructions, and make new friends! Foundations of dance technique will be introduced, but we will mostly focus on developing visual, auditory, and kinesthetic skills. We will help them gain a grasp on spatial awareness and how to interact with others. Every class will be a guaranteed adventure for your little one, and each new session/month will have a different theme!
Shoes required: bare feet (recommended) / ballet shoes (acceptable)
NO SOCKS
This class is offered in one-month sessions (you must register for each session/month separately).
This class does not perform in our year-end show.
|Tour of Dance|
Age: 5-10 Years/11-18 Years
Day/Time: Level I - Mondays 5:00-6:00/Tuesdays 11:50-12:50 | Level II - Mondays 7:10-8:10
This class is a "sampler" of many genres taught at The Dance Method: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary/Lyrical, and Musical Theater. Each class includes a warm up, technique, and instruction of a short routine. These classes are typically offered in one-month time frames and will explore a different genre each week (one per class). In the 4th class of the month, students will review material learned and put on an in-class performance for one loved one.
Shoes required: bare feet acceptable/clean sneakers recommended for tap week
NO SOCKS
This class is offered in one-month sessions (you must register for each session/month separately).
This class does not perform in our year-end show.
|Pop Tots|
Age: 2.5- 4 Years
Day/Time: Starting Fall 2024
A combination of Jazz & Hip Hop curriculum for your toddler! While your dancer learns basic steps of each of these genres, they will also be kept engaged and focused by using props (scarves, egg shakers, parachutes, etc.), and action/ listen and follow activities. Aside from dance, objectives for this class also include learning to work and interact with others, take turns, improve spatial awareness, and follow directions.
Shoes required: Pink Ballet Shoes (girls) / Black Ballet Shoes (boys) (NO LACES!)
This class is run all season, meaning it is a progressive class. Although there is no requirement to stay, most success will be had by staying enrolled year-round. Minimum 2-weeks notice is required prior to dropping a class.
This class will have the option to perform in our year-end show.
|Tip Tap Toes|
Age: 2.5- 4 Years
Day/Time: Starting Fall 2024
A combination of Ballet & Tap curriculum for your toddler! While your dancer learns basic steps of each of these genres, they will also be kept engaged and focused by using props (scarves, egg shakers, parachutes, etc.), and action/ listen and follow activities. Aside from dance, objectives for this class also include learning to work and interact with others, take turns, improve spatial awareness, and follow directions.
Shoes required: Pink Ballet Shoes (girls) / Black Ballet Shoes (boys) (NO LACES!!!)
Black Tap Shoes (VELCRO ONLY--NO LACES!!!)
This class is run all season, meaning it is a progressive class. Although there is no requirement to stay, most success will be had by staying enrolled year-round. Minimum 2-weeks notice is required prior to dropping a class.
This class will have the option to perform in our year-end show.
|Homeschool Combo|
Age: 5-11 (Level I); 12+ (Level II)
Day/Time: Starting Fall 2024
The curriculum of this class is an overview of the 6 genres taught at our studio: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Musical Theater. Genres will be rotated monthly. Dancers will also learn how to improvise their own choreography!
Shoes required: Tan Jazz Shoes
This class is run all season, meaning it is a progressive class. Although there is no requirement to stay, most success will be had by staying enrolled year-round. Minimum 2-weeks notice is required prior to dropping a class.
This class will have the option to perform in our year-end show.
|Ballet/Jazz|
Age: 5-8 (Level I), 8-10 (Level II)
Day/Time: Starting Fall 2024
A combination class of two of the most versatile genres of dance. Curriculum will include barre, center, and across the floor combinations. Dancers will also practice steps learned through choreography--both given by the instructor and created by themselves. Dancers will also learn how to improvise their own choreography!
Shoes required: Pink Ballet Shoes (girls) / Black Ballet Shoes (boys) (NO LACES!)
This class is run all season, meaning it is a progressive class. Although there is no requirement to stay, most success will be had by staying enrolled year-round. Minimum 2-weeks notice is required prior to dropping a class.
This class will have the option to perform in our year-end show.
|Ballet|
Age: 7-12 (Level II), 12-18 (Level III), 12-18 (Pre-Pointe), 18+ (Adult)
Day/Time: Starting Fall 2024
Ballet is a classical form of dance that provides the foundational skills for many other styles. Emphasis is placed on body alignment, arm position, turnout, flexibility, fluidity, precision, and strength. Dancers will learn the five positions, beginner barre work, basic turns, jumps, and traveling exercises. Emphasis is placed on body alignment, proper arm placement, and introductory terminology. Dancers will use the five positions at the barre to execute more intricate combinations. In the center, they will strive to master more complex turns, petite/ grande allegro, and traveling exercises. Emphasis is placed on fluidity of movement, proper arm and head placement, musicality, and more advanced terminology.
Shoes required: Pink Ballet Shoes (girls) / Black Ballet Shoes (boys)
This class is run all season, meaning it is a progressive class. Although there is no requirement to stay, most success will be had by staying enrolled year-round. Minimum 2-weeks notice is required prior to dropping a class.
This class will have the option to perform in our year-end show.
|Jazz|
Age: 7-12 (Level II); 12-18 (Level III)
Day/Time: Starting Fall 2024
Jazz dance is a fun, expressive dance style that incorporates turns, jumps, and kicks with other steps that are used for all forms of dance. An emphasis is placed on strength, flexibility and conditioning, as well as increasing memory and stamina for progressively complex and high energy combinations. Students will be charged up and ready to move to the beat as they are presented with a more complex warm up, center routines, intermediate turns, and jump combinations. This class focuses on developing strong lines and technique, strengthening the dancer’s core, and challenging the body’s center of balance.
Shoes required: Tan Jazz Shoes
This class is run all season, meaning it is a progressive class. Although there is no requirement to stay, most success will be had by staying enrolled year-round. Minimum 2-weeks notice is required prior to dropping a class.
This class will have the option to perform in our year-end show.
|Musical Theater/Tap|
Age: 5-10 (Level I)
Day/Time: Starting Fall 2024
A perfect class for your triple-threat! This combination class includes curriculum in two favorite Broadway genres: Musical Theater and Tap! As we explore Musical Theater, students will participate in brief vocal and acting exercises, with a main focus on Broadway Jazz dance. As we focus on Tap, students will learn to improve on rhythm and timing, as musicality is crucial for success in any tap routine!
Shoes required: Black Tap Shoes (Velcro recommended for those that can't yet tie their own shoes) AND Tan Jazz Shoes
This class is run all season, meaning it is a progressive class. Although there is no requirement to stay, most success will be had by staying enrolled year-round. Minimum 2-weeks notice is required prior to dropping a class.
This class will have the option to perform in our year-end show.
|Musical Theater|
Age: 10-18 (Level II)
Day/Time: Starting Fall 2024
This class utilizes foundational elements of jazz to develop the dancer’s ability to portray characters through music and movement. Using music from popular Broadway and film musicals, emphasis will be placed on facial-expression, performance, and nuances in musicality and movement that enhance theatrical dance. This is an appropriate class for students who are interested in performing in school or community theater. Acting and brief vocal exercises will be implemented.
Shoes required: Tan Jazz Shoes
This class is run all season, meaning it is a progressive class. Although there is no requirement to stay, most success will be had by staying enrolled year-round. Minimum 2-weeks notice is required prior to dropping a class.
This class will have the option to perform in our year-end show.
|Tap|
Age: 10-18 (Level II); 18+ (Adult)
Day/Time: Starting Fall 2024
Tap is a style of dance characterized by the sound of the metal tap striking the floor. Tap utilizes rhythm, syncopation, and sound in addition to movement. An emphasis is placed on musicality, expression, and improvisation. Dancers will learn basic tap skills and terminology. Fundamentals such as balance and general alignment are also introduced at this level. Dancers are taught to add sounds to the basic tap steps. Musicality is stressed while teaching the student to count their sounds between the beats to create more complex rhythms.
Shoes required: Black Tap Shoes (Tap II; No Heels/Character Style)
This class is run all season, meaning it is a progressive class. Although there is no requirement to stay, most success will be had by staying enrolled year-round. Minimum 2-weeks notice is required prior to dropping a class.
This class will have the option to perform in our year-end show (Tap II).
|Hip Hop|
Age: 5-8 (Level I); 8-11 (Level II); 12-18 (Level III); 5-10 (All Boys); 18+ (Adult)
Day/Time: Starting Fall 2024
Hip Hop is made up of numerous sub-genres, including (but not limited to) popping and locking, b-boying/breaking, up rock, funk, lyrical, and house. This class will explore all of these sub-genres throughout the course of the season (August-May). Dancers will also learn how to improvise their own choreography!
Shoes required: Black Sneakers (clean bottoms) for Level I & All Boys. White Sneakers (clean bottoms) for Levels II & III
This class is run all season, meaning it is a progressive class. Although there is no requirement to stay, most success will be had by staying enrolled year-round. Minimum 2-weeks notice is required prior to dropping a class.
This class will have the option to perform in our year-end show.
|Contemporary|
Age: 7-9 (Level I); 8-11 (Level II); 12 + (Level III)
Day/Time: Starting Fall 2024
Contemporary dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions, being able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotion. It focuses on spatial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment. Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Dancers will also learn to express themselves through improvisation as well as creating their own choreography.
Shoes required: bare feet (optional: "Foot Undeez", or similar nude half-sole shoe)
This class is run all season, meaning it is a progressive class. Although there is no requirement to stay, most success will be had by staying enrolled year-round. Minimum 2-weeks notice is required prior to dropping a class.
This class will have the option to perform in our year-end show.
Investment
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Our regular season classes (August-May) are priced per season and can either be paid in full at the time of registration, or billed in monthly installments (first two installments will be collected at time of registration). If registering after the season has already begun, your payment will be prorated at the time of registration.
Tuition: $600 per class per season*
* (Pre-)Pointe: $400 per season
Session-based classes (Me and My Grown Up, Baby Steps, Tour of Dance, Dance Adventures, Adult Classes, etc.) require full payment at registration. Please check the registration portal for specific costs.
Registration Fee: $30 per dancer* (+$5 new student fee)
(per season, due at registration; no registration fees during summer)
*$20 for 2nd, 3rd, 4th family members. No registration fee for 5th+ family members
- Auto-Pay is available online! Enroll in your DSP Parent Portal.
- Installments are due by the 15th of each month.
-If tuition is not paid on time, a $20 late fee (per student) will be charged to your account.
-An additional fee of $5 (per student) will be added for each week tuition continues to be late.
-Payments may be made with cash or through the online portal
-If you intend to pay cash, you must make arrangements to have it paid on time--check our class schedule to see when the studio is open so that you may drop it off. Cash must be delivered in a sealed envelope with the student's name and enclosed amount written on the envelope. Please note what the amount is for (tuition, late fee, show fee, etc.)
-There are no refunds or discounts for absences
-Note: Students who fall two months behind on payments will be automatically dropped from classes, with no guarantee that their place will be available upon returning. Past due accounts are ineligible for enrolling in new classes or participating in TDM festivities including (but not limited to) Christmas Parade, Picture Day, and Spring Showcase.
Spring Showcase Fee*: TBD (expect ~$85 per dancer + tax)
Due with March installment, non-refundable
Costume Fee*: TBD (expect ~$80-$100+ per costume + tax)
Due at time of showcase registration (in December), non-refundable
*These fees may be paid in advance in small increments, please simply indicate at time of payment.
Private Lessons
We are happy to offer one-on-one and semi-private lessons! This is a great way to get a leg-up on technique, or catch up on what a student may have missed due to absences. We also offer customized choreography for weddings and other events! Please contact us to schedule a lesson today! Note: private lessons must be scheduled AND paid for within 48 hours of the time of the appointment. There are no refunds for missed appointments. For special event choreography or other group events, please allow us at least 7 days to prepare material for you!
Studio Space for Rent!
Our beautiful space is available for rehearsals, meetings, and more! Please fill out a Studio Rental Request to get started!
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Dress Code
Proper clothing is necessary for success in any athletic event, and dance is no different! Clothing should be comfortable, easy to move in, and allow the instructor to see the dancer's form. To give your dancer the best experience, please send them in the suggested attire:
- Form fitting shirt or leotard (no crop tops)
- Leggings or shorts
- Correct dance shoes (see class descriptions for required shoes)*
- Hair pulled back, out of face (ponytail, braid, bun, etc.)
- Absolutely NO JEWELRY!
- A designated "dance bag" to keep their belongings in
Please no low cut, strapless or mid-drift tops. Bottoms should adequately cover the dancer's rear. If sending dancer in a dress, please be sure that it comes above the knee (in order to see their form) and that they wear shorts, leggings or bloomers underneath.
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Hair should ALWAYS be out of the face. Even those with shorter hair should pin back anything that will fit into a hair tie or bobby pins. Should we need to provide a hair accessory for your dancer, your account will be charged $0.25.
* Dance shoes are NEVER to be worn outside! Not only will this cause the shoes to wear much quicker, but it will track unwanted dirt and germs into our studio space. Many dancers lie on the floor during choreography, and we also have baby and toddler classes full of rollers and crawlers! Please keep dance shoes stored safely in a dance bag and have your dancer change upon arriving in the studio. Thank you for your cooperation!
Conduct
-Please be on time! If your dancer is late, they will miss part of or all of stretch/warm up--the most important part of class, resulting in their inability to physically participate in the remainder of class!
-Wear the proper attire
-No food
-No gum
-ONLY WATER (no Stanley mugs or open cups, please!)
-No cell phones or other electronics
-Respect the teacher, classmates & studio
-No horseplay
-No foul language
-Absolutely NO BULLYING; students and family members exhibiting this type of behavior will be permanently dismissed from our studio. Everyone should be made to feel welcome here!
First Day of Class
- A TDM Waiver & Release Form must be filled out by any caregiver attending a "Mommy & Me" style class prior to attending their first class/event (these documents have already been taken care of for the child at registration, so you only need to fill in your own name or the name of the caregiver attending class with the child). Participation in any TDM activity is not allowed without this important document.
- For your dancer's first day of class, we recommend planning to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class start time. Sometimes, when a student arrives late to class on their first day, it can cause increased anxiety, which results in their experience not being as enjoyable as it could be. Please set your child up for success and be early! Check here for a detailed map of your dancer's class location. If you feel you will need more explanation than what is available on the website, please call us well in advance, and maybe even drive there a day or so before class so that you are familiar with the area.
- You can request to visit the studio space prior to their first day of class so that they can see the space and [potentially] meet their teacher in a more casual environment. (Note that this option may not always be available). Please contact us if you wish to schedule a tour/meeting.
- To better prepare your child for their first day (especially if they are younger), take the time to sit with them and walk them through what their dance class may be like. For example:
"When you get to class, you will see other students just like you! You will get to meet your teacher, and I will give you a 'see you later' hug. But I will be there as soon as class is over!
You will get to make new friends, learn some dance moves, and have a lot of fun! When class is over, I will meet you right outside of the class room and I will be excited to hear all about what you learned!"
Please reach out if it would be helpful to have more specifics to add to your explanation. We have found that giving children a list of expectations can really help them feel more comfortable about attending their first class.
- Be sure to review our Dress Code and Code of Conduct with your dancer prior to their first day of class. If you don't have shoes by the first day of class, don't stress! Just get them as soon as you can. Your dancer can still participate without them.
- We have several studio policies, and we recommend that you read and familiarize yourself with them prior to your dancer's first day.
We are so very excited to have you join us at The Dance Method!
