What Makes Us Special?

Class sizes are limited to ensure individual attention.

The instructor is certified through Dance Masters of America.  NO classes are taught by teenagers. Certification available upon request.

Our spring performances are complete with professional scenery, lighting and costumes.

We offer recreational or competitive classes.

Emphasizing Proper Technique

2 Dance Floors

Tumble Trakâ

On Site Dance Shop

Student Lounge and Waiting Room

Award Winning Instructors

 Class Enrollment

Students may enroll at any time throughout the first 1/2 of the year, August through November 1. Class placement is at the discretion of the teaching staff.

Dress Code

Students are required to wear proper dance attire to all dance classes:

• Leotards and tights.

• Hair pulled securely away from face.

• Proper dance shoes.

• No baggy shirts, boxer shorts or tennis shoes.

• Kinderdance I – Youth I………………….....…………………..Pink Ballet Shoes, Black Tap Shoes

• Advanced Youth I- Youth III…………….………..…….……. Pink Ballet Shoes, Black Tap Shoes, Tan Jazz Shoes

• Junior I - Senior II…………..…………………………………..…Tan Pedini, Black Jazz Taps, Tan Jazz Boots

Dance Bag

            Your child will need a dance bag for their dance shoes and clothing.  All coats, outdoor shoes, and school bags will be left in the student lounge.  Each child will take their dance bag into the classroom for shoe changes.  Please remember to label your child’s belongings. 

Student Conduct

            Dance Atlantic will not tolerate the use of drugs, alcohol, or any disrespect to the staff or classmates.  Any misconduct in these areas is grounds for immediate dismissal from class and the possibility of removal from the dance/tumbling programs.  I believe the student’s mind and body should be at it’s best!  My staff and I will continue to promote a healthy lifestyle, positive attitudes, and good personal hygiene.

Health Issues

            If your child has any health related concerns that the staff should be aware of, please document your information and turn it in to the office.  All staff members will be informed accordingly.  If your child has an elevated temperature, missed a day of school for illness, head lice, or any other infectious disease, please be considerate of the other students and staff and keep them home. This will help reduce the spread of illness throughout the studio.

Attendance

            Good attendance is imperative.  One student’s excessive absence or tardiness can affect an entire class.  As long as your child is healthy, it is best if they do not miss class. 

Class Observation

            Parents’ and grandparents’ observation days are scheduled for the first week of class, one week in December, and again in April. This time is for the parents and grandparents to view the students in their classroom and observe the progress their child is making throughout the year. A closed classroom will be in effect for all remaining days of the year.   

Student Lounge

            A lounge has been provided for the students as a space to hang their coats and school bags, keep their street shoes, as well as, a place to wait for students who have a break between classes, students that are waiting for their class to begin, and where parents can meet their child at class dismissal.

Weather

            The studio will close classes due to inclement weather when Atlantic schools dismiss early or cancel classes.  Announcements will also be made on KJAN 1220 AM, KSOM 96.5 FM, and KS 95.7 FM. 

Other Fees

            A $45.00 registration/recital fee is required at the time of registration for each student enrolling in classes. 

Tuition

            Tuition is due the first week of each month.  A $10 late fee is automatically posted to your account if tuition is not received by the 10^th.  Monthly tuition remains the same regardless of holiday vacations, illness, or other classes missed by the student. Snow days will be made up with a maximum of 3 missed classes being rescheduled. You may pay your tuition for the entire year, quarterly, or by the month.  All accounts will also be debited for ½ month’s tuition for the month of June. Family discounts are applied to accounts as follows, 20% for 2 children enrolled in classes, and 25% for 3 or more children enrolled in classes. 

Credit Cards

            Dance Atlantic accepts all forms of payments including cash, personal checks, and debit cards.  We also accept Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express.  The studio charges a $20.00 returned check fee. 

Adding or Dropping Classes

            The last day to add or drop classes from your child’s schedule is November 30^th.

Choreography and Copyright

            Dance Atlantic’s choreography is protected by national copyright laws and requires that all students and families obtain permission before using any routines outside the studio for personal events. These laws also prevent the public from videotaping the studio’s annual recital without the expressed written consent of the owner.  

Senior Dances

            Each year the graduating seniors are given the opportunity to perform a solo, duet, etc. for the year-end recital. These dances may be self choreographed or choreographed by the instructor.  If the student chooses the instructor to choreograph and teach the routine, there is a charge of $100.00, which includes the chorography, instruction, and practice time.