WHAT BENEFITS DOES DANCE HAVE FOR MY CHILD?

Dance has been proven to have multiple benefits for your child, including:

• helps develop coordination, flexibility, rhythm, grace, and balance and a focus on physical fitness.

• helps develop creative expression, self-esteem, and confidence.

• helps develop a lifelong appreciation and love for dance, music, and all arts.

• helps develop memory strength and strengthens brain activity.

• helps develop relationships and teamwork.

WHY CHOOSE TPDT STUDIOS?

There are many things that make TPDT Studios a unique place for your child to dance:

• The owner & director has a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as numerous years teaching, choreographing, and judging around the United States.

• Teachers receive training and continued education.

• Acrobatic Arts Certified and Youth Protection Association for Dance Certified.

• Live viewing of your child's classes on the lobby TV.

• Appropriate dress code, appropriate music, appropriate choreography, and appropriate costumes; we pride ourselves on being family-friendly for all eyes and ears, from babies to grandparents, to enjoy our dancing.

• Dance opportunities outside of classes including dance workshops and competitions.

• Organized and clear communication through website, email, text, phone message, social media, and more.

• A professional style Spring End of Year Performance.

WHEN DOES DANCE BEGIN?

We offer our classes to match the school year. Dancers begin learning technique on day one and continue to train each week. Dancers have an opportunity to share what they are learning through their Christmas dances (performance in studio during the last week of December classes) and the Spring End of Year Performance (held at a Professional Performing Arts Center). Tuition is paid monthly and while students can drop a class (with a two week notice) we encourage our students to commit to the full year to the benefit of themselves and their fellow dancers. Dancers remain with their class throughout the year to maintain the level of learning of their technique. Dancers will have the opportunity to move up levels/age groups for summer sessions or the following year. 

During the summer we offer one dance session plus dance camps and dance intensives.

WHAT AGE CAN MY CHILD START DANCING?

We offer classes for 2.5 years old to adults. We also offer private lessons and choreography for competitions!

WHAT STYLES OF DANCE DO YOU OFFER?

• Ballet/Pointe

• Tap

• Jazz

• Lyrical/Contemporary

• Musical Theatre

• Hip Hop

• Acro

• Pom

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT LEVEL TO PLACE MY CHILD?

Our levels are first focused on age groups. Then they are split into dance levels (ex: Primary, Level 1, 2, 3, 4). Dancers tend to learn and apply technique and corrections with students of similar ages. If the TPDT staff feels that a child should move up or down levels, we will let you know and discuss the different options. It is always better to err on the side of the lower level than to have a child feel overwhelmed with a higher level and walk out of a class frustrated with themselves and dance. We want them to be excited to walk into class and excited about their growth as a dancer!

CAN I COME AND WATCH A CLASS? CAN MY CHILD TRY OUT A CLASS BEFORE WE REGISTER?

We'd love to have you come and visit our studio. Email us to set up a tour today. And an even better way to get to know us is to come and try a class! If there is room in the class (some classes may be full with a waitlist) we'd love to have your child come and try the class firsthand. They are required to wear clothes they can move in (a fitted tee, leggings) with their hair pulled back in a ponytail or bun. Once you have decided to join the class your dancer will be required to follow the dress code.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE CLASS THAT WORKS BEST FOR MY FAMILY IS FULL?

We understand that a family's schedule can get very busy. We encourage you to go ahead and register for the class and join the waitlist (there is no charge!) and to register for another class that's not perfect but still works. You can join as many waitlists as you would like; there are no charges until your child is officially part of that class. You can also send us an email letting us know of your situation and we will work hard to help you find that perfect fit.

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION START?

Registration opens in July for the following season. We highly recommend you register early to help you find the perfect class for your family. Some classes will fill up fast and we want you to get the class you want!

ARE PARENTS ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM DURING CLASS?

Only students and teachers are allowed in the classroom during class. The only exceptions are Visitor Viewing Week. This allows our dancers the freedom to move and learn, and the discipline to focus on the teacher and the technique. If you see your child not participating, following directions, misbehaving, etc. please do not enter the room. It is very important that our dancers learn to respect their teachers and our teachers learn the best way to teach your dancer, this includes discipline and creativity. It is very important that you allow your dancer that growth to learn how to learn, how to adjust to the classroom space, follow directions, wait their turn, and dance with others. Our teachers will escort your child to the lobby if they become too disruptive for the class or if they are in danger of injuring themselves or others. Some children learn best by observing first and then participating. Don't worry; they are still learning so many of the important dance concepts and will be ready to show off at home in a more comfortable atmosphere.

HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD PREPARE FOR THE BEST DANCE EXPERIENCE?

We're excited you've chosen us to open your dancer's eyes and heart to the world of dance and want them to have the best experience! First, talk about the expectations for the class (follow directions, no running/screaming, no touching other dancers), show them their teacher and tell them their name and a little bit about them on our staff page. If your child is crying the teacher will communicate the best step to take next, either you join the class, sitting in the classroom, or letting the teacher settle down the child. Some dancers will need the consistency of coming every week for 3-4 weeks before settling into the routine and getting excited about dancing in a room with their friends. Our goal is to have your child excited about the world of dance and our dance studio!

WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO WEAR TO CLASS?

All students must follow the studio's DRESS CODE. Dancers are required to wear proper dancewear and shoes. These can be purchased locally from Black & Pink Dance Supply. It is very important that dancers have specific shoes that will allow them to fully stretch their feet while pointing, fit correctly while tapping with the proper sized taps, execute turns, and more. Following dress code also allows our students to focus on their dancing.

WHEN DOES MY CHILD PERFORM?

ALL classes will perform in studio during Visitor Viewing Week, the last week of December classes before Christmas Break. We love giving our dancers the opportunity to perform in a relaxed environment.

ALL classes will perform in the Spring End of Year Performance. Costumes will be purchased for each class to wear for their performance, dress rehearsal, and pictures. Costumes are added to the November tuition. Our End of Year Performance is a fun experience for everyone from our dancers to our staff to our parents and their family and friends. It's a thrill to watch them on stage in their costumes showing off what they have learned throughout the year! Details can be found on the PERFORMANCE PAGE.

WHAT KIND OF PAYMENTS DO I HAVE TO MAKE?

You can find details for each payment listed on our website. They include our registration and monthly tuition. The Performance Bundle includes unlimited tickets, shirt, award medal, keepsake programs, video download of show. This is added to the March tuition.

IS there RESERVED SEATING?

We try to make this day as much fun with least stress as possible. While general admission tickets do not have to be purchased, we do offer the first few rows as reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased online. Reserved seating lets you feel comfortable showing up at a reasonable time knowing your seats will be reserved.

HOW CAN I DANCE IN "TPDT Company Team"?

TPDT Company Team is invitational and based on the student overall behavior and discipline throughout the dance year. Invites are sent in the Spring. If you are new to the studio, an audition will be held. Find all the details here.