We are thrilled to be continuing our DSOD tradition of excellence as we celebrate 52 years of dance education in the Northland! We pride ourselves on being a big studio with a small-studio feel where we provide a fun, safe and family-oriented atmosphere for our dancers with age-appropriate choreography, costumes and music. We believe dance training is life training, and our students learn not just the fundamentals of dance, but also valuable life skills in a positive environment with individual and personalized attention. We will begin our 2025-2026 classes in September and will conclude the year with our dance recital in May at the Kansas City Music Hall!
DSOD offers a variety of dance classes. Please see Enrollment Notes for full schedule. Children must turn 3 by September 1st and be potty-trained to participate in class in the fall. We also offer summer dance classes & workshops. See Summer Class Information for details.
DSOD has expanded! We now offer small technique, acro, pom and adult classes in our new room, Studio D! Our space also offers private lessons for one-on-one instruction! See "DSOD Enrollment Notes" for information! Please note that students must be enrolled in one of our regular weekly classes to participate in Studio D classes.
Our dance year, which starts annually in September and concludes in May, consists of 37 weeks. 32 of these weeks consist of dance classes and the remaining 5 weeks are allotted for Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break and Recital Week. The DSOD year is divided into 4 quarters with tuition due at the beginning of each quarter. Discounts are offered to families with more than one child dancing and to families who have a child taking multiple classes. All enrollment is completed online. Please allow 10 business days for registration to be processed. Payments may be made through our secure online payment system with a credit card or with cash. DSOD does not accept checks. Tuition must be paid in full prior to each quarter for a student to participate. A $25 late fee will be applied to accounts with balances more than 2 weeks delinquent. Every account must have a Primary Parent who oversees all activity, updates, etc.
Family and friends are invited to observe class the first week of each of our 4 quarters. Please silence 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.
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
Black Slip-On Jazz Shoes
Any brand is acceptable.
Tan Heel Tap Shoes
Any brand except "Theatricals".
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 allowed.
Black leotard
Pink tights
Hair must be worn in a bun
Ballet skirts are acceptable
No white, tan or black tights
No shorts, pants or t-shirts
No jewelry except stud earrings
Pointe Students
Purchase of pointe costume is required in the fall.
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DSOD cancels classes when the Park Hill School District 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 is closed on Halloween, but remains open on U.S. federal holidays such as Martin Luther King Day and Presidents' Day. We are also open during parent/teacher conferences and teachers' work days.
Students present annual Christmas Programs in December that are free to family and friends. All programs are held at DSOD. Details about DSOD Christmas Program dates, attire, rehearsals, etc. are given in class in the fall.
DSOD presents a dance recital annually at the Kansas City Music Hall. Mobile tickets are required for entrance. Each family receives 6 complimentary tickets for dress rehearsal and 6 complimentary tickets for recital. Recital/costume fees are billed in February. All quarterly tuition and recital/costume fees must be paid for a student to participate in the recital. See “Recital Notes” for details.
Join us each summer for a fun and exciting 6-week dance session. Summer is a great time for new DSOD students to begin! See "DSOD Summer Dance Program" for details!
