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 35 weeks; 31 dance weeks which are divided into 4 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.
Weekly classes are offered for 3-year-olds through 12th graders. Children must turn 3 by August 1st and be potty-trained in order to begin dance class in the fall. Children must turn 3 by June 1st and be potty-trained in order to begin dance class in the summer.
For your convenience, all enrollment is completed online. DSOD never has any enrollment fees. 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 with a credit card. DSOD does not accept cash or checks. A student is considered enrolled when tuition is received. Classes may not be reserved over the phone.
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Our dance year is divided into 4 quarters beginning in September and ending in May. Tuition is paid four times a year at the beginning of each quarter. There is no enrollment fee. Tuition must be paid in full prior to each quarter in September, November, January and March for a student to be allowed to participate in class. Every 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.
2022-2023 Tuition Rates
NO ENROLLMENT FEES!
Tuition for 1 Class $130 per quarter
Tuition for 2 Classes $242 per quarter
Tuition for 3 Classes $345 per quarter
Tuition for 4 Classes $445 per quarter
Tuition for 5 Classes $535 per quarter
Tuition for 6 Classes $625 per quarter
Tuition for 7 Classes $710 per quarter
Tuition for 8 Classes $780 per quarter
Tuition for 9 Classes $850 per quarter
Tuition for Hip Hop $35 per quarter
Tuition for Pointe $65 per quarter
Tuition for Technique $95 per quarter
DSOD offers a variety of dance classes. Combination dance classes for 3-year-olds through 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. Tap & jazz classes are offered to 4th - 12th graders. Jazz classes are offered to 6th - 12th graders. Ballet classes are offered to 4th - 12th graders. Pointe classes are offered to 7th - 12th grade DSOD ballet students. Hip hop is offered as a 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. Ballet/Jazz technique classes are offered to 6th - 8th 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 of our 4 quarters. Please refrain from letting younger children run around the studio and/or on the mats during class. Please keep all children's items off the floor and pick up any trash. Food is not allowed in the studio. Please silence all cell phones and keep talking to a minimum while observing class. Family and friends are welcome to observe class through the lobby doors during all other weeks.
Dance attire and shoes may be purchased at online stores like Amazon and local stores such as:
Dance Shoppe
512 NW Englewood Road
Kansas City, MO 64118
Shoes must be labeled with dancer's name.
Shoes with no name will be labeled by DSOD.
3-Year-Olds - 3rd Graders
Black Tap Shoes (snap closure preferred)
Black Ballet Shoes
Any brand is acceptable.
4th - 9th Graders
Tan Flat Slip-On Tap Shoes
Tan Slip-On Jazz Shoes
Any brand is acceptable.
10th - 12th Graders
Tan Flat Slip-On Tap Shoes
Tan Slip-On Jazz Shoes
Any brand is acceptable.
Tan Heel Tap Shoes
Any brand except "Theatricals" is acceptable.
4th - 12th Grade Saturday Ballet Students
Pink Ballet Shoes
Pink Pointe Shoes (if applicable)
Any brand is acceptable.
2nd - 12th Grade Hip Hop Students
Sneakers, High Tops or Jazz Shoes
Open-toe shoes are not acceptable.
PLEASE NOTE:
Shoe requirements for our summer dance programs differ slightly.
Please see "Summer Dance Program".
Acceptable attire for combination and tap/jazz classes includes leotards, tights, dance tops, dance pants, leggings, 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 camisole leotard for the Christmas program and the dance recital. Dance tights are required for all classes in white, tan, 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. White, tan and black tights are not allowed. Shorts, pants and t-shirts are not allowed. No jewelry please.
Acceptable attire for hip hop and technique classes includes dance tops, t-shirts, dance pants, leggings and sweats. 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.
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 Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, etc. We are also open during school in-service days, teachers’ meetings and parent/teacher conferences.
Students present annual Christmas Programs in mid-December that are free to family and friends. All Programs are held at DSOD. With the exception of Saturday ballet classes, Programs are held during students’ regular class days and times. This year's Christmas Programs are December 12th - December 17th, 2022. Details on DSOD Christmas Program dates, attire, rehearsals, etc. are given in class in the fall.
We present a dance recital annually at the Kansas City Music Hall. DSOD recitals are free of charge to the public. Students participating in recital are required to purchase the costumes for each class in which they are enrolled. DSOD recital/costume fees are billed annually in February, and all costumes are distributed once full payment has been received. All quarterly tuition and recital/costume fees must be paid for a student to participate in the recital. Dates for our 2023 dance recital are May 11th - May 13th. See “DSOD Dance Recital Notes” for info.
Join us each summer for a fun and exciting 7-week dance session in June and July. Dance classes are offered on Tuesdays for 3-year-olds - 12th grade students. Ballet/Jazz technique classes are offered on Mondays for 3rd - 12th grade students. Strength & Mobility classes are offered on Mondays for 8th - 12th grade students. DSOD also offers summer workshops in August, which include a 2-day intensive for 1st - 5th graders and a 3-day intensive for 6th - 12th graders. 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 technique classes, strength & mobility classes, summer workshops and hip hop. DSOD also proudly offers military discounts.
