| Our Classes & General Enrollment Guidelines |
All students are placed in classes according to their individual ability and teacher's recommendations.
Classes are filled by matching the student's age and ability to the class level.
Preschool
Combination Classes |
A 45-minute class for 3-4 year olds featuring weekly instruction in basic ballet and tap. Weekday and weekend times available. Leotard and tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes required. Two performances in the recital (tap & ballet). |
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Primary & Elementary
Combination Classes |
A 45-minute class for 5-7 year olds and 8-10 year olds. Instruction in basic ballet, jazz and tap. Leotard and tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes required. Two performances in the recital (tap & ballet). |
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| Irish Classes |
Recreational classes for ages 6+. Beginner and intermediate soft shoe. Hard shoe available for advanced Irish dancers. Black ghillies required for soft shoe. |
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| Ballet Classes |
Ballet is mandatory for all competitive dancers and for any dancers who have a solo, duo or trio. Black leotard, tights, ballet slippers & hair in a bun are required. |
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| Hip Hop Classes |
45-minute recreational classes. Ages 6+ fir beginner through advanced. Black dance sneakers required.
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| Lyrical Classes |
All dancers ages 6+ for beginner through advanced. Foot undeez/dance paws and a leotard and tights required. |
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| Musical Theatre |
30- minute recreational classes for ages 8+. |
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| Jazz Classes |
Recreational and competition classes offered for ages 10+. |
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| Tap Classes |
45-minute classes for recreational and competitive groups offered for ages 10+. |
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| Adult Classes |
Tap and jazz classes with the option of performing in the recital. Separate strength & stretch class. All adult classes are $5 per class. |
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| Arco |
45-minute recreational classes offered beginner through advanced. |
Registration/Enrollment
A registration fee of $25 is required upon enrolling in any class. This fee is separate from tuition and is non-refundable. Registration for the season (September-June) is held mid-August every summer.
Costumes
Costumes will be required for all students participating in our annual recital performance or competition. Students will be sized in November and costumes will be ordered soon after. A costume deposit of $30 per class will be required in November, prior to costume orders being placed. If the deposit is not paid, we will not be able to order a costume for the dancer. This deposit will be applied to the total cost of the costume and the remainder of the costume price will be due by January 31st. Costume balances unpaid after the due date will incur a $5 late fee every week until they are paid in full.
You are fully responsible for the payment of the costume once it has been ordered.
Dancewear
All dancers must were appropriate dance clothes and shoes to class. Anyone not wearing proper dance attire will be asked to sit out of class. Ballet dancers must wear a black leotard, pink or tan tights and ballet shoes. We ask that lyrical dancers also wear a leotard and tights, and foot undeez. Irish dancers must wear black ghillies and hip hoppers must wear black dance sneakers. If not specified above, all other dancers are to wear form fitting clothes - tank tops, dance pants or capris - we will not allow baggie gym clothes or street clothes to be worn on the dance floor. All dancers must have their hair pulled back away from their face.
Summer Classes
We offer 60-minute preschool and kinder dance camps for ages 3-8. We also offer technique classes for ages 9+ and a summer dance intensive for ages 12+.
Recital
Our annual performances are held in June each year. The show is themed, while the recital is not. All preschoolers in dances that do not match the theme will perform in the recital. The week prior to the performances will include full costume rehearsals.
Tuition
Tuition for the full 2011-2012 season will be as follows:
1 group class each week is $315 for the season, which breaks into 9 equal payments of $35 per month. Each additional group class will be discounted at $225 for the season, or $25 per month.
1 class per week - $35
2 classes per week - $60
3 classes per week - $85 |
4 classes per week - $110
5 classes per week - $135
6 classes per week - $160
7 classes per week - $185 |
8 classes per week - $210
9 classes per week - $235
10 classes per week - $260 |
*ALL ballet & strength & stretch classes are $10 per month*
Solo:
Our private lessons are invitation only based on the dancer's ability and the teacher's recommendation. Solo’s are $75 a month. Private lessons are a 30-minute class once a week. Solo lesson payments must be paid per month, not per class. Payment is due for all scheduled classes, regardless of student's attendance.
Duo/Trio:
These smaller lessons are $35 per month for a 30-minute class once a week.
We offer a discount for families with many dancers, No family pays more than $275 per month.
Please note, your monthly tuition is per month, not per class.
This monthly fee is based on a minimum of 34 classes for the year. The school calendar allows up to 36 classes depending on the day of the week (already excluding holiday and vacation days). This gives a few extra classes in case of snow days or unexpected closings. Please keep in mind we do not charge for any extra practices or rehearsals.
Payments are due by the 20th of the month. Payments received after the 20th will incur a late fee of $10.
Alternate payment arrangements may be available. Please call the studio to discuss options.
Students have the option of dropping any class at any time, however, all tuition that has been paid is non-refundable. Please notify Step Up & Dance if your child will no longer be participating in any class.
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