FALL CLASS SCHEDULE

Please READ all of the policies below before registering for classes. You can register for classes by clicking here!

Fall Session:

  • First Day: Monday, August 31st 

  • No class Monday, Sept 7th

  • Saturday Classes will be held on October 31st

  • Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 26th-December 3rd

  • Winter Break: Tuesday, December 22nd-Saturday, January 2nd

  • First day back after winter break: Monday January 4th

Spring Session:

  • First Day: Monday, January 18th

  • No class Monday, March 22nd to Saturday, March 27th

  • Last Day of classes is Saturday, May 30th

Class Attire

At feet first dance our class attire is strictly enforced. By following these guidelines it ensures the safety of our dancers as well as creating a professional environment for the highest quality of learning. Below are a few links to different dance shoes and leotards but we recommend buying everything in person from one of these two local dance stores. If you would like to purchase tights, we have all the options you need for class. Email feetfirstdanceam@gmail.com to order or stop by the front desk.

En Arabesque

Definitely Dance

Although, some dance classes vary in terms of attire there are a few rules that every class is following. Absolutely no dangling jewelry; long earrings, big hoops, or necklaces. This is very dangerous and can be distracting to the dancers. No butterfly shorts. All Hair should be pulled away from your face if no specific hairstyle is required. If you have any questions about attire, email feetfirstdanceam@gmail.com.

Creative Dance:

Dancers can wear comfortable form fitting clothing. Leggings, tank tops, t-shirts, tight shorts, or little dancer outfits are acceptable for this class. Please no princess dresses or any other distracting clothing. Please make sure hair is pulled back and out of the dancers face. This class should be taken with no shoes.

Creative Contemporary:

Dancers can wear comfortable form fitting clothing. Leggings, tank tops, t-shirts, tight shorts. Please no princess dresses or any other distracting clothing. Please make sure hair is pulled back and out of the dancers face. This class should be taken with no shoes.

Pre Jazz:

Dancers can wear comfortable form fitting clothing. Leggings, tank tops, t-shirts, tight shorts, or little dancer outfits are acceptable for this class. Please no princess dresses or any other distracting clothing. Please make sure hair is pulled back and out of the dancers face. The required shoes tan jazz shoes.

Jazz Shoe Option: One

Pre Ballet/Tap:

Dancers can wear comfortable form fitting clothing. Leggings, tank tops, t-shirts, tight shorts, or little dancer outfits are acceptable for this class. Please no princess dresses or any other distracting clothing. Please make sure hair is pulled back and out of the dancers face. The required shoes are black tap shoes and pink ballet shoes

Tap Shoe Options: You will find the best tap shoe options at an in person dance store. These shoes do not have to be an expensive brand. The tiny black shiny tap shoes work perfectly fine for this class.

Pink Ballet Shoe Options: One, Two

Tot Hop:

Dancers can wear comfortable form clothing that can allow for easy movement. Leggings, tank tops, t-shirts, shorts. Please make sure hair is pulled back and out of the dancers face. The required shoes are black dance sneakers.

Black Dance Sneaker: One

Ballet:

Ballet 1, 2, 3:

Dancers should wear solid color leotards, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes (leather or canvas). Ballet skirts are optional. Hair should be in a ballet bun. Warm ups may be worn through the first beginning combinations and will be removed when asked by the instructor.

Leotard Options: One, Two, Three, Four

Ballet Shoe Options: One, Two, Three

Ballet 4, 5:

Dancers should wear solid color leotards, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes (leather or canvas). Ballet skirts are optional. Hair should be in a ballet bun. Warm ups may be worn through the first beginning combinations and will be removed when asked by the instructor.

Leotard Options:One,Two,Three

Pointe 1, 2:

Dancers should wear solid color leotards, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes (leather or canvas). Ballet skirts are optional. Hair should be in a ballet bun. Warm ups may be worn through the first beginning combinations and will be removed when asked by the instructor. Pointe shoes are required with the elastic and ribbons sewn on at all times.

Adult Ballet:

Dancers should be comfortable. Leotard, tights and a skirt are acceptable however, a pair of leggings and shirt which allows one to see the lines of the body (yoga attire) is allowed. Hair should be in a ballet bun. Dancers should get ballet shoes that match their skin tone.

Modern/ Contemporary:

Modern/ Contemporary 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Adult Intermediate Contemporary, & Adult Beginner Contemporary:

Dancers should wear tight form fitting clothing so we can see the dancer's body. Proper attire would include, leotards, work out tops, compression shorts, and leggings. Any baggy clothing can be worn simply to warm up in the colder seasons but must be removed after the second-third warmup. Shorts must be tight, and longer for dancers to be properly covered up so they can dance full out and comfortably in class. No butterfly shorts! Hair must be pulled back and out of the dancer's face. NO dangling jewelry; long earrings, big hoops, or necklaces. This is very dangerous and can be distracting to the dancers. No shoes are required for this class. Bare feet are preferred. Contemporary dance socks can be worn if needed, but not mandatory.

Hip Hop:

Hip Hop 1, 2, 3, 4:

Dancers can wear baggy, comfortable clothing to this class. Comfortable workout attire is acceptable. We ask that any baggy t-shirts worn, dancers have something they are comfortable in underneath. We do skills that take us upside down and we do not want dancers uncomfortable. Dancers should also be mindful of baggy shorts for the same reasons. We recommend tight, long shorts to avoid any discomfort. We want our dancers dancing freely and not distracted by clothing. Hair should be pulled back and out of the dancer's face. NO dangling jewelry; long earrings, big hoops, or necklaces. This is very dangerous and can be distracting to the dancers. Black Hip-hop dance sneakers are required for levels Tot-Hop-Hip-Hop 4. You can purchase these from the local dance stores we have selected. If you are a new dancer, we recommend going in and trying the shoes on before purchasing online. 

Black dance sneaker options: One or Two

Hip Hop 5, 6, & Adult Hip Hop:

Dancers can wear baggy, comfortable clothing to this class. Comfortable workout attire is acceptable. We ask that any baggy t-shirts worn, dancers have something they are comfortable in underneath. We do skills that take us upside down and we do not want dancers uncomfortable. Dancers should also be mindful of baggy shorts for the same reasons. We recommend tight, long shorts to avoid any discomfort. We want our dancers dancing freely and not distracted by clothing. Hair should be pulled back and out of the dancer's face. NO dangling jewelry; long earrings, big hoops, or necklaces. This is very dangerous and can be distracting to the dancers. Hip-Hop sneakers are not required for Adult Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop 5, and Hip-Hop 6. Dancers are allowed to pick their own dance sneakers for this class.  You can discuss this with your teacher if you have any questions. They must be an athletic dance shoe to give the dancer proper support. When recital season comes, the teacher will decide if the class is wearing a white or black shoe. 

Tap:

Tap 1, 2, 3, 4/5:

Dancers are required to wear comfortable work out attire to tap class. Dancers should not wear any long pants that would cover their feet. Hair must be pulled up and out of the dancer's face. Black tap shoes are required. You can purchase these from the local dance stores we recommend. If you are a new dancer, we recommend going into a store and trying them on to find the right size. 

Tap shoe options: One, or Two (black)

Jazz:

Jazz 1, 2, 3, 4/5:

Dancers should wear tight form fitting clothing so we can see the dancer's body. Proper attire would include, leotards, work out tops, compression shorts, and leggings. Any baggy clothing can be worn simply to warm up in the colder seasons but must be removed after the second-third warmup. Shorts must be tight, and longer for dancers to be properly covered up so they can dance full out and comfortably in class. No butterfly shorts! Hair must be pulled back and out of the dancer's face. NO dangling jewelry; long earrings, big hoops, or necklaces. This is very dangerous and can be distracting to the dancers. No shoes are required for this class. Bare feet are preferred. Contemporary dance socks can be worn if needed, but not mandatory. Tan jazz shoes are required for this class.

Jazz shoe options: One, two, three, four

Adult Jazz:

Tight fitting clothing is best. Leggings/jazz pants with a shirt allows to clearly see the lines clearly. Hair should be pulled back and out of the dancer's face. Tan Jazz shoes are required.

Feet First Dance Studio Policies

Class Placement Guidelines

We adhere to these guidelines to create our classes. Class placements are based on the individual and where they will succeed. Age does not guarantee class placement. All new dancers will be evaluated before placed in the classes to see where they fit best.

Creative Dance & Pre-Dance Classes

Placements are based on age and ability, with teacher evaluation guiding us toward the most appropriate fit. We aim to place each child in the environment where they can experience joy, success, and progress at their own pace.

Level 1 Classes (Ages 7+)

Designed for students ages 7 and older who are ready for more structured approach to technique. At this stage, dancers typically have the focus, body awareness, and physical development needed to begin exploring foundational elements like turnout, coordination, and discipline.

Level 2 (Ages 8+)

For dancers continuing their training with at least a basic foundation. here classes build on level 1 concepts and begin to refine technique and artistry.

Levels 3, 4, 5, 6 (Ages 10+)

These are our upper-level technique classes and require a minimum of two years of previous dance experience. Placement is based on an evaluation with a faculty member to ensure that each dancer is places at the level where they will be challenged appropriately while still feeling confident in their skills.

Pointe

Dancers interested in pointe must have at least two years or prior ballet technique and will need to undergo a pointe readiness assessment. If you are interested in pursing pointe, please reach out to feetfirstdance710@gmail.com to schedule an evaluation.

Adult Dancers

We are proud to welcome adult dancers of all ages and level of experience. Our adult program is growing, and it’s a joy to see this vibrant community take shape. Class levels for adults are flexible and based on the dancers currently enrolled. Contactfeetfirstdance710@gmail.com to be properly placed in the right class.

We are committed to helping every dancer find the right path, the right pace, and the right place to grow. If you have questions about placement or are unsure where your dancer fits best, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Tuition Pricing

Tuition Policies

  • Each dance season consists of two seventeen-to-nineteen-week sessions depending on our recital date.  It is important to remember that a dance education is a continual process.  The system of sessions is solely for billing purposes.  The design of the curriculum at Feet First is that of a continual and progressive program of study.

  • The first week of the fall session can be treated as a trail week. Each class tried is $20 and can be paid in cash at the front desk. If the dancer decided to continue with the class then that payment will be counted towards tuition.

  • All new students must fill out a registration form. Returning students can enroll in the Parent Portal.  Tuition is payable per semester in one single payment prior to the first lesson.   Please reach out to us if this causes a financial burden to you and we can make personal arrangements.  If your payment is late, a $10.00 late fee will be added to your account.

  • Once your registration is received, we will post an invoice to your portal account.  You can either drop a check in the mail or pay on-line with a bank ACH or credit card.

  • You will be auto-enrolled in the second semester unless you have spoken to your instructors and stated otherwise. Tuition invoices will be automatically posted to student accounts in late December or early January.

  • Once students are fully registered and paid for classes there will be a 2 week grace period for adjusting their schedules. Meaning, if your dancer decides to drop a class during this two week period, we will give you a credit towards next session. Students that drop two weeks after the semester starts will not receive a credit, or any form of a refund.

  • Tuition is non-refundable.  No deductions will be made for classes missed.  Make-up classes are available.  This includes on-line classes if mandated.

  • A $30.00 annual registration fee per family is required at the time of registration.

  • A $10.00 late fee is charged for any delayed tuition payments.

  • A $20.00 fee is charged for returned checks.

  • Make all checks payable to Feet First Dance

    • If interested in a payment plan, please refer to our policies page for more information

  • A performance costume deposit of $50.00 per class is payable with the first semester tuition.  The costume deposit will be refunded if the student does not continue with lessons into the second semester.  The costume fee is not refundable after January 15th.When the costume fee exceeds $50.00 the student will be responsible for the balance.  The faculty makes every effort to keep costumes at a reasonable cost.

  • There are other performance related expenses, including photographs, flash drive and tickets.  There is a mandatory $30.00 performance fee per student, due in the second semester.

  • Our tuition is based on a scale with discounts for additional hours of Class. Since not all classes are 1 hour, the actual billing amount may vary by a little, but here is the basic class cost breakdown:

  • 1 Hour per week is $17.50 per hour

  • 2 Hours per week is 15.75 per hour

  • 3 hours per week is 14.83 per hour

  • 4 hours per week is 14.00 per hour

  • 5 hours per week is 13.65 per hour

  • 6 hours per week is 13.13 per hour

  • 7 hours per week is 13.11 per hour

Please note: No student will be permitted to participate in the performance if there is an outstanding balance.

Refer a friend who enrolls and receive a $15.00 credit on your next invoice.

Payment Plan Policies

If you are interested in becoming a member of our monthly payment plan for session 1 and/ or session 2, please email feetfirstdanceam@gmail.com‍ ‍and we will add you to the list.  Your tuition will be broken down into four installments; session 1 tuition covering the months of September, October, November, and December. Spring tuition February, March and April, May. There is a $20 fee per session that is divided into those four months. You must have an active credit card on your jackrabbit account. Our accounts manager will process your payment every first of the month starting September 1st. If the credit card on file is declined, you will be notified. You will have 48 hours to update your payment. If the credit card is declined more than once, you will be removed from the payment plan and be responsible for paying your full tuition by the set tuition deadlines.. 

Studio Policies

  • Arrive on time for classes. Our teachers are committed to beginning and ending on time. Please be respectful of this policy.

  • Dancers should bring water bottles to class.

  • No gum chewing or eating during class is permitted.

  • No use of cell phone use during class is permitted.

  • Any person transporting a student should be aware of all policies.

  • Children are NOT permitted to wait outside the building for parent pick up.

  • In case of inclement weather check our announcements page and/ or out social media accounts.

  • Each teacher will announce a designated visitation day during the first semester.

  • Students must be in attendance for every class during the last 6-weeks of the second semester or they will not be able to perform in the recital.

  • The placement of a student in Creative Dance class is determined by age in September. The student continues in that level until the end of the year.

  • In order to take pointe, a student must take two technique classes a week: one of them being ballet

Attendance Policies

  • If a student misses a class it is their responsibility to make up that class by taking another class of their level. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to explore other genres of dance and experience other teachers.

  • Students who miss for school plays, or other school activities or commitments do not receive money back or a discount on tuition for missed classes. It is their job to communicate with us when they will be absent. We encourage you to reach out to your school to try to work out a schedule including your dance classes.

Inclement Weather Policy

If a class is missed due to inclement weather, the teacher will NOT be holding a makeup for that class. Our make up policy, will carry over for one studio closure as well. What does this mean? If your dancer cannot attend their class due to illness, school activities, or other reasons, they can make up that missed class by taking another class of a different genre, but in their same level OR take the level below the genre they are missing to focus on enhancing their skills. Therefore, if ONE class is missed due to weather, dancers will make that up by taking another class. If weather causes us to miss more classes we will schedule a make up class. Please email feetfirstdanceam@gmail.com with any questions in regards to what would be a good makeup for your dancer. We also ask you email us when you will be making up a class so we can inform the instructor.

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