Dance develops the individual physically, artistically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially in an artistic family environment. Depending on age, ability, and experience, students may participate in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, and Hip-Hop.

Creative Movement - Ages 3 to 4 Emphasis on fun and creativity, class encourages child's natural movement, co-ordination, and muscle development. Mrs. Puffy will become each child's friend. Song and dance and correct French vocabulary are used in class. Children experience the joy of singing and dancing in a 30 minute class.

Combo Class - Ages 4 to 7 This class meets once a week for an hour. Pre-Ballet and Tap are taught in one class, so students learn the basics of proper technique and vocabulary while having fun with both styles of dance. Convenient for busy parents and students, this class helps our younger students develop the self-confidence and skills to continue studying dance.

Combo Class Ages 4 through 7. Especially for boys, girls are also welcome. Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop will be taught in this once a week hour long class.

Pre-Ballet Ages 4 and 5 Ballet is the dance form which provides the foundation for all other dance styles. Ballet steps are correctly introduced in a fun and disciplined way, sometimes using song and dance association.

Ballet - Ages 6 and older Ballet is the dance form which provides the foundation for all other dance styles. Classes in Ballet are offered for beginning through advanced levels. Students develop a strong sense of self-discipline in order to advance in all dance forms. After at least 2 years of ballet and at age 10 or older, students may add Pointe class with teacher recommendation.

Tap - Ages 4 and older Tap is a very old and once again popular form of dance in which the shoes have metal taps on them to make rhythmic sounds in many different styles. Tap is offered both as part of our combo classes as well as a separate course. Classes are taught at all levels and include rhythm and co-ordination skills to upbeat and popular music.

Jazz - Ages 5 and older Jazz has its own strong technique using the muscles in the body similar to the way they are used in Ballet. Students will learn this technique and will develop proper ways of emotionally expressing themselves through dance. Funk, Theatrical, Lyrical, Liturgical and African styles of dance can all be found in Jazz classes. Jazz students are very strongly encouraged to study ballet as well.

Hip-Hop - Ages 7 and older Hip-Hop is set to today's hottest music. Classes emphasize co-ordination, creativity and rhythm in an atmosphere of "moving to the beat".

Lyrical - Movements are done specifically to song lyrics

Registration and Tuition Fees

A registration fee of $25 per student is required at the time of registration. This fee is paid annually and is non-refundable.

All tuition for dance classes is based on an annual rate over 9 months. There are no refunds for missed classes or holidays. Missed classes may be made up with your instructor's permission. For your convenience, annual charges may be paid in full with a 5% discount or over a 9 month period in 9 equal monthly payments. Monthly payments are due the first lesson of each month, and no later than the 15th. A late fee of $10.00 will be charged for tuition paid after the 15th, even if the 15th is on a weekend, so please budget for this, and pay tuition before the deadline. I will no longer accept any postdated checks. There will be a $25 charge on all returned checks. If you write one check that is returned unpaid, I will not accept any more checks from you. If your account is 2 months behind, your child cannot attend class until payment is made, but the balance must be paid in full. Please make sure your child's name is on all checks.

Rates Monthly Annually
30 minutes per week $35.00 $300.00
45 minutes - 1 hour per week $45.00 $380.00
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours per week $50.00 $428.00
1 3/4 - 2 1/2 hours per week $55.00 $470.00
3 - 3 1/2 hours per week $60.00 $513.00
4 - 4 1/2 per week $65.00 $556.00
5 or more per week $75.00 $641.50
Additional tuition of $10 per month for all Rhythm in Motion dancers.


Families with more than one child (brothers or sisters) in dance classes will receive a $5.00 per month discount for each additional sibling.

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Dance Schedule

DayClassTimeLocation
Monday
1:45 - 2:30Pre-BalletSCDS
4:00 - 4:303 years old MovementJEA
4:30 - 5:304-7 years old Combo Ballet & TapSmall Studio
4:30 - 5:45Level 2 BalletJEA
5:30 - 6:15Level 1 TapSmall Studio
5:30 - 6:15 Int. 3 Jazz Large Studio
5:45 - 6:45Beginner BalletJEA
6:15 - 7:00Level 1 JazzLarge Studio
6:15 - 7:00Int. 3 TapSmall Studio
7:00 - 8:45Advanced Ballet & PointeLarge Studio
Tuesday
4:30 - 5:304 - 7 years old Ballet & Tap comboJEA
4:30 - 5:30Int. 1 JazzLarge Studio
5:30 - 6:15Int. 1 TapSmall Studio
5:30 - 7:30Int. 2 Jazz & TapLarge Studio
6:15 - 7:30Boys Class Tap & JazzSmall Studio
7:30 - 8:30Adult TapLarge Studio
Wednesday
3:45 - 5:30Varied Ages Combo BTJJG Smith
4:30 - 5:30Ages 6 - 8 BalletLarge Studio
4:30 - 6:00 Level 2 Jazz & TapJazz
5:30 - 6:30Level 1 BalletLarge Studio
6:30 - 7:30Varied Int. BalletSmall Studio
6:30 - 7:30Adult TapLarge Studio
Thursday
3:00 - 3:45Pre - BalletMaggie's
3:45 - 5:30Varied Ages Combo BTJHeard
4:30 - 5:30 Int. 2 BalletLarge Studio
5:00 - 6:15Beginner Jazz & TapJEA
5:30 - 6:00Int. 2 & 3 PointeLarge Studio
5:30 - 6:30Int. 1 BalletSmall Studio
6:00 - 7:00Int. 3 BalletLarge Studio
6:30 - 7:30Adult BalletSmall Studio
7:00 - 8:45Advanced Jazz & TapLarge Studio
Friday
4:00 - 4:303 years old MovementSmall Studio
4:00 - 4:30Mommy & Me Movement Large Studio
4:30 - 5:30Younger LyricalLarge Studio
4:30 - 5:30RIM #1 RehearsalSmall Studio
5:30 - 6:30Older LyricalLarge Studio
5:30 - 6:30RIM #2 & #3Small Studio
6:30 - 7:304-6 years old Ballet/Tap ComboSmall Studio
6:30 - 8:00Varied Int. Jazz & TapLarge Studio
Saturday
10:00 - 12:00Young Intermediate BTJ ComboLarge Studio
11:00 - 12:00Pre-school combo ballet/tapSmall Studio
12:00 - 1:00Young Hip HopSmall Studio
12:00 - 2:00Beginners 2nd up BTJ ComboLarge Studio
1:00 - 2:00Varied Age Boys & Girls Tap & JazzSmall Studio
2:00 - 3:00Older Ages Hip HopSmall Studio
2:00 - 4:00Older Age Intermediate BTJ ComboLarge Studio

* Schedule Subject to Change

Dance Attire

Students are expected to dress appropriately and have the proper shoes for their classes. Below are the requirements. Wearing proper dance attire allows the student to move easily and lets the instructor observe the dancer's body in order to make corrections. Attending class without correct attire means your child will observe class for the day. In an emergency and with a note from the parent, student will be allowed to participate in class.

Ballet Students must wear black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers with elastic. No panties need to be worn under tights, they absolutely cannot show.

Pointe Students may wear a leotard the color of their choice. They should purchase pink convertible tights to enable them to quickly make any adjustments necessary for comfort while learning the technique of "DANCING ON TOE".

Tap Students may wear tan tights, any color leotard, and tan buckle strap tap shoes. Advanced classes will wear black jazz-tap shoes. Black shorts or jazz pants are allowed for class.

Jazz Students shall wear tan tights, any color leotard, black slip-on jazz shoes. Black jazz pants or shorts are allowed for class.

Hip-Hop Students may wear confortable clothes, but no jeans or school uniforms, and sneakers are permitted by your hip-hop instructor.

All students who are members of "Rhythm in Motion" or are in an advanced level class must attend ballet class on a regular basis.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT STUDENTS ARE ATTENDING DANCE CLASS. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD IS DRESSED APPROPRIATELY, WITH NO PANTIES UNDER TIGHTS OR SHIRTS OR SWEATERS OVER LEOTARDS. YOU MAY WEAR A TURTLENECK UNDER LEOTARD WHEN ITS COLD. NO BULKY CLOTHES AND ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS OR SCHOOL UNIFORMS. HAIR MUST BE UP IN A BUN FOR ALL BALLET CLASSES AND OFF OF THE FACE FOR ALL CLASSES. WE PREFER NOT TO SEE A LOT OF BRAIDS AS A HAIRDO FOR DANCE. NO JEWELRY EXCEPT SMALL EARRINGS SHOULD BE WORN TO CLASS. TO KEEP FROM LOSING YOUR JEWELRY, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU LEAVE IT AT HOME. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES.