FAQ
When is registration?
Registration is open for the 2011/2012 dance year. Please contact our office for class information.
Registration will continue until classes are full, or until November 2011.
Ridge Studio 604-599-9351
Fleetwood Studio 604-599-4011
Will my child be in a class with children of the same age?
Though we try to accomodate your age requests, we feel that having each child in the ability appropriate class is our paramount consideration. We always want your child to be in the level where he or she will have the best learning experience.
Do I need to let the studio know if my child will be absent?
Yes, please!! We would appreciate a phone call.
When can I become a student teacher?
Students are asked to become assistants by studying all subjects for several years. Good attendance in your classes is a must! Please let us know if you are interested in becoming a student teacher.
What does my child wear to class?
Dress Code
If there are any questions please discuss dress code with your child's dance instructor at the commencement of classes. All children are expected to conform to the dress code by the first week of October.
All shoes and clothing will be available through our "Dance Closet" dance supply store located at both the Ridge and Fleetwood locations. All items are professionally made. We will have a full range of sizes at reasonable prices. Sizes not in stock can be obtained within two weeks of order date.
HAIR
Hair must be tied up off neck and face.
Ballet & Contemporary students must have hair in a bun.
Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop students must wear hair up in pony tail.
Leap
n' Learn - Ages 3 and 4 years
Pink leotard, plain white ankle socks (no Lace), pink skirt (to be purchased through the school) pink ballet slippers with elastics. Ballet pink tights may be worn during winter months.
Pre-Ballet,
Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet
Pink leotard, plain white ankle socks (no lace) pink primary skirt (to be purchased through the school), pink full sole ballet slippers with elastics. Ballet pink tights may be worn during the winter months.
Grade
One Ballet
Lilac sleeveless leotard, ballet pink tights, pink full sole ballet slippers with elastics. Character skirts (to be purchased through the school).
Grade
Two Ballet
Burgundy lycra sleeveless leotard, ballet pink tights, pink full sole ballet slippers with elastics. Character skirts (to be purchased through the school).
Grade
Three
Ballet
Burgundy Velvet sleeveless leotard, ballet pink tights, pink full sole ballet slippers with elastics. Character skirts (to be purchased through the school)
Grade
Four
Ballet
Royal Blue sleeveless leotard, ballet pink tights, pink full sole ballet slippers with elastics. Pointe shoes may be required. Character skirts (to be purchased through the school).
Grade
Five - Grade 8 Ballet
Navy or black coloured sleeveless leotard, ballet pink tights, pink full sole ballet slippers with elastics. Pointe shoes may be required. Character skirts (to be purchased through the school)
BALLET - VOCATIONAL LEVELS
Intermediate
Foundation
Navy or Black leotard, ballet pink tights, pink full-soled leather ballet slippers with ribbons and pointe shoes required.
Intermediate/Advanced
Navy or Black leotard, ballet pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Broken down pointe shoes with ribbons and pointe shoes required.
JAZZ &/OR LYRICAL JAZZ
Junior
Levels
Fusica leotard, black jazz pants or capris, black jazz shoes for Jazz and beige for Lyrical Jazz.
Intermediate
Levels
Purple leotard, black jazz pants or capris, black jazz shoes for Jazz and beige or foot undeeze for Lyrical Jazz.
Senior
Levels
Any solid colored form-fitted top with black jazz pants or capris, black bootie jazz shoes & foot undies or beige jazz shoes for Lyrical Jazz.
HIP HOP
All levels
Fitted t-shirt, sweatpants or exercise pants, clean white runners for studio use only.
TAP
Junior
Levels
Fusica leotard, black jazz pants or capris, black patent tap shoes.
Intermediate
Levels
Purple leotard, black jazz pants or capris, black oxford tap shoes.
Senior
Levels
Any solid colored form-fitted top with black jazz pants or capris, black oxford tap shoes.





