We begin each year of classes in September and conclude in May with our dance recital at the Kansas City Music Hall. Our annual sessions consist of 36 weeks; 32 dance weeks which are divided into four 8-week quarters and 4 additional vacation weeks. We also offer a 7-week summer dance session in June and July which includes tap, ballet, jazz and ballet/jazz technique. Summer dance workshops are offered in August. The next opportunity for enrollment will be for our 2019 summer session. Registration will open online at the end of May.
Weekly classes are offered for 3-year-olds through 12th graders. Children must turn 3 by August 1st and must be potty-trained in order to begin dance class in the fall.
For your convenience, all enrollment is completed online. New students may enroll for classes by clicking Account Access at the top of this page. Follow the instructions for creating a new account and then enroll for desired classes. Returning students simply need to log into their existing account to enroll for all classes. Once you have enrolled your child in a class, you will receive an email that says your enrollment is pending. This is simply to ensure that the dancer has been placed in the correct class. Next, you will receive a confirmation email. You may then make your online payment. A student is considered enrolled when tuition is received. Payments may be made either online with a credit card or in person with cash. DSOD does not accept checks. Classes may not be reserved over the phone.
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Our dance year is divided into four 8-week quarters beginning in September and ending in May. Tuition is paid four times a year at the beginning of each quarter. Tuition must be paid in full prior to each 8-week quarter in September, November, January and March for a student to be allowed to participate in class. Your account must have a Primary Parent assigned to it who oversees all activity, updates, etc. The Primary Parent is soley responsible for all account charges.
2018-2019 Tuition Rates
Tuition for 1 Class $125.00 per quarter
Tuition for 2 Classes $234.00 per quarter
Tuition for 3 Classes $334.00 per quarter
Tuition for 4 Classes $430.00 per quarter
Tuition for 5 Classes $522.00 per quarter
Tuition for 6 Classes $612.00 per quarter
Tuition for 7 Classes $696.00 per quarter
Tuition for 8 Classes $771.00 per quarter
Tuition for 9 Classes $836.00 per quarter
Tuition for Pointe $62.00 per quarter
DSOD offers a variety of dance classes. 1-hour combination classes for 3-year-olds - 3rd graders consist of tap, ballet, jazz and acrobatics. Children must turn 3 by August 1st and be potty-trained to participate in class in the fall. 1-hour tap & jazz classes are offered to 4th - 12th graders. 1-hour jazz classes are offered to 6th - 12th graders. 1-hour ballet classes are offered to 4th - 12th graders. 30-minute pointe classes are offered to 7th - 12th grade DSOD ballet students. Hip hop is offered as a 1-hour specialty class that meets several times throughout the year to 2nd - 12th grade current DSOD students who are enrolled in at least one weekly DSOD class.
Family and friends are invited to observe class the first week of each month. Please refrain from letting younger children run around the studio and/or on the mats during class as it’s disruptive to the dancers and teachers. There is no Parents' Week in December or May to accommodate rehearsals. Family and friends are welcome to observe class through the lobby doors during all other weeks.
Dance attire and shoes may be purchased at many department stores, including:
Dance Shoppe
512 NW Englewood Road
Kansas City, MO 64118
Shoes need to be labeled with dancer's name.
Shoes with no name will be labeled by DSOD.
3-Year-Olds - 3rd Graders: Black tap shoes, black ballet shoes
4th - 5th Graders: Black tap shoes and either black ballet shoes or black jazz shoes
6th - 8th Graders: Black tap shoes, black jazz shoes
9th Graders: Black tap shoes, black jazz shoes, tan jazz shoes
10th - 12th Graders: 2 pairs of tan heel tap shoes, black flat tap shoes, black & tan jazz shoes
4th - 12th Grade Saturday Ballet Students: Pink ballet shoes
2nd - 12th Grade Hip Hop Students: Sneakers, high tops or jazz shoes. No open-toe shoes.
Acceptable attire for combination and tap/jazz classes includes leotards, tights, dance tops, dance pants, dance shorts and dance skirts. These items may be any color for classes; however, 3-year-olds - 6th graders are required to have a black leotard (camisole leotard preferred) for the Christmas program and the dance recital. Dance tights are required for all classes in white, suntan, black or pink. Appropriate dance shoes are required for all classes. Bare legs and bare feet are not allowed. Street clothes are not allowed.
Required attire for ballet class includes a black leotard and pink tights. Hair must be worn in a bun. Ballet skirts are acceptable. Students are required to purchase a ballet performance leotard from DSOD. Details are given in class in September. Black, white and beige tights are not allowed. Shorts, pants and t-shirts are not allowed. No jewelry please.
Acceptable attire for hip hop classes includes dance tops, t-shirts, dance pants, sweats and shorts. Bare legs and bare feet are not allowed.
Make-up classes are available for absences due to illness or inclement weather. There are no refunds for missed classes from illness or inclement weather. Make-up classes are not required.
DSOD cancels classes when the Park Hill School District closes, dismisses early or cancels school and/or evening activities due to inclement weather. Make-up classes are available but not required. DSOD closings are posted on this website and on Facebook.
DSOD remains open on U.S. federal holidays such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday, Columbus Day, etc. We are also open during school in-service days, teachers’ meetings and parent/teacher conferences.
Each year, all DSOD students present Christmas programs at the dance studio. These programs are free of charge to all friends and family. With the exception of Saturday ballet classes, DSOD Christmas programs are held at students' regular class times. Further details are given in class during the fall. Dance attire for our 3-year-olds - 3rd graders includes a black leotard (camisole leotard preferred), black tap shoes, black ballet shoes and either white or suntan tights, depending on age. Attire for our 4th - 6th graders is the same as our younger students with the addition of black jazz pants and optional black jazz shoes. Attire for our middle school and high school students includes a class performance outfit and tan tights. Ballet students wear a black ballet performance leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Details on all Christmas program attire are given in class.
We present an annual dance recital at the Kansas City Music Hall. DSOD recitals are free of charge to the public. Our upcoming recital dates are May 17th & May 18th, 2019. Our recital is divided into 2 separate shows. Show I is for our 3-year-olds through 3rd graders and Show II is for our 4th through 12th graders. Recital/costume fees are billed in February and March. See “Recital General Information” for details.
Join us each summer for a fun and exciting 7-week dance session. 1-hour dance classes are offered on Tuesdays in June and July for 3-year-olds - 12th graders. 1-hour ballet/jazz technique classes are offered on Mondays in June and July for 6th - 12th graders. DSOD offers summer workshops in August, which include a 3-day intensive for 6th - 12th graders and a 2-day intensive for 1st - 5th graders. Enrollment for all summer classes and workshops opens at the end of May. See “Summer Dance Program” for details.
Yes, discounts are offered to families with more than one child dancing and to families who have a child taking multiple classes. See "Enrollment Information" for tuition rates and details. Family discounts are not offered for any of our specialty classes, including summer technique classes, summer workshops and hip hop classes.
