Frequently Asked Questions
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All dancers must have proper dance attire, including shoes recommended by her instructor and a bottle of water, marked with your dancers’ name.
Please arrive dressed for dance and in enough time to change your shoes, use the restroom and pull back any loose hair. We recommend not wearing your dance shoes outside of the studio.
- If your daughter is Pre-K-2nd grade, we recommend our Ballet/Jazz combo class.
- If your daughter is 3rd-5th grade, we will review her experience with dance.
- If your daughter has never danced before, we always a solid foundation found in a ballet/jazz combo class. We also encourage trying another class like hip hop, lyrical, or tap.
- If your daughter has danced before, we will assess her technical skills to determine if she is ready for Ballet I. If your daughter is in Middle School or older, we will assess her and place her in the proper classes that best fit her goals.
- Review our Classes here!
There are different attire requirements for each age and class. Attire is listed under each class description.
Ballet | Jazz | Tap | Pointe | Hip Hop | Lyrical and Contemporary | Acro Dance | Competitive Dance
Yes! This is your opportunity to see the technique and skill your dancer has obtained through her class(es). We have two recitals each year; our winter showcase and our spring recital. Please review our calendar of events for recital dates and competitions to cheer on our competitive dance teams.
Yes! Our growing competition teams gives every level of dancer the opportunity to compete. Clinics, tryouts and intensives are required to become a member of the CDS Dance Company or Troupe. Dance Company members are required to take additional classes.
Find out more about our Competition Teams!
We care about our Dancers
- Our studio includes over 6,000 sq. ft. with three ballrooms
- Each of our three ballrooms has its private entrances, exits, and restrooms
- All classes will be assigned a specific door for check-in; please arrive on time
- At the end of class, your dancer will exit the same door; please arrive on time for pick-up
- All ballrooms have been properly marked to allow for each dancer to have a specific spot on the floor
- All dancers must bring their water bottle
- All dancers will only be allowed to bring in their proper shoes and water bottle
- All dancers must be ready to dance upon entrance; please come in proper attire.
Should you have a question while your dancer is in class, please get in touch with us at 816-214-7370.