Frequently Asked Questions
About
How long is the dance season?
We offer long term developmental programming and our dance season runs with the full school year - 9 months. We’ll have a festive winter recital in December and a spring recital in May.
How do I register?
Online at www.celebrationdance.com. Click on any of the “enroll” buttons and it will take you to our Parent Portal in DanceWorks where you can create an account with us, register for classes, and pay your tuition, etc.
How does dance work?
We offer dance classes dedicated to helping your child discover dance through technique, music and socialization. Complementary styles are scheduled back to back to allow students to explore multiple styles. All classes within the level will perform in the December and May recitals. If a class says "technique", it is technique only and does not perform in the recital.
What classes should I register for?
If you're NEW to dance, we recommend that you choose 1-3 styles to get started. We always recommend Ballet first, as Ballet is the backbone of all dance. Jazz is high energy and contemporary is more soft and fluid. They're a perfect 3 part combo.
How many classes should my dancer take per week?
More than one! To be good at any sport or fine art, you need to do it more than once a week for 45 minutes. We offer many class options so that your dancer has the best opportunity to flourish and multiple styles are offered in a row on the same day to make that easier for your busy schedule. We've also seen our tiny dancers do wonderfully taking ballet and jazz in a row. Yes, your 7 year old is more than capable!
What will I be charged?
Once your registration has been approved you will be charged the registration fee. The registration fee is due within one week of the time of the registration and is non refundable.
$25/dancer for a new family
$15/dancer for a returning family
$25 for any family with more than one student
When will tuition be charged?
Payment is due by the 1st of every month and is the same regardless of how many classes there are in that month. Credit cards set up to do recurring billing will be charged the first week of each month (between the 1st and 7th). A late fee of $15 will be charged to the account if fees are not paid by the 15th of the month.
Why is the age cut off set on October 1st?
Like the school system, we have learned that dancers learn best when they are grouped together with students at their same age level. It is also important (especially for our younger classes) that the class have a small age range. We have also learned that this helps all of our dancers have a successful recital.
Dress Code and Recital Fees
Is there a dress code?
Yes. Students are required to wear certain dance attire to class and to wear their hair in a bun if they are age 7 and older.
Ballet + Pre-Ballet
Leotard, skirt, pink ballet tights, pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. Hair in a bun for ages 7 and up
Hair in a tight ponytail or bun for ages 3-6
No t-shirts or sweatshirts allowed
Jazz + Musical Theater
Leotard, black shorts over tights (pink or tan) or black leggings, tan slip on jazz shoes. Hair in a bun for ages 7 and up
No t-shirts or sweatshirts allowed
Jazz dancers will perform in tan tights (unless otherwise noted)
Contemporary
Leotard and black shorts over footless tights (pink or tan)
Hair in a bun for ages 7 and up
No t-shirts or sweatshirts allowed
Contemporary dancers will perform in tan footless tights (unless otherwise noted)
Is there a recital?
YES! All students have the opportunity for TWO stage performances each season and they are wonderful! All classes will perform in our December 11-13 Christmas shows. Costumes will be Christmas and winter themed and purchased in September. Our big season finale will be held May 14-16. We will begin purchasing costumes for spring in December.
Dancers ages 3 - 6 will perform in 1 Saturday show for winter and spring.
Dancers ages 7 and up will perform in at least 2 separate performances in that winter and spring show.
Is there a costume fee? Recital fee?
Ages 3 - 9 - $60 per costume
Ages 10 and up - $65 per costume
There are no recital fees.
Registration Fee, Discounts, Refunds, and Withdrawals
What extra costs are there outside of tuition?
Extra costs will include Winter Recital tickets ($12-$15/ person), Spring Recital tickets ($12-$15/ person), recital extras (dance props like a fan or a scarf), and any extra performances you’d like to attend.
Where can we wait during classes?
We have a waiting area with seating in the main church lobby, as well as in the smaller dance lobby between the 3 studios with bench seating. We also have the Blue Room available with desks and chairs and that room is in the studio A hallway and has a sign above that says “Blue Room”.
There is a playground off of our studio hallway that can be utilized during the warm weather months.
Our Allouez location meets at Jenstar Movement Studio and there is a lofted waiting area overlooking the studio.
Can I try a class for free?
We’d love for you to come and try a class for free. As long as there is space available we can schedule a trial class during the month of September. You can email Abby at abby@celebrationdance.com to schedule.
Important contact info :
Abby - Studio Administrator & Costume/Production Coordinator - abby@celebrationdance.com
Kirsty - Owner & Creative Director - kirsty@celebrationdance.com
Parker - Business Manager - parker@celebrationdance.com
