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Frequently Asked Questions (Regular Season)

What are the benefits of dance?

There are physical, intellectual, artistic, social, and individual benefits of dance. The physical benefits include fitness, coordination, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, and strength. Intellectual benefits include sequential learning, patterns, spatial development, problem solving, and right & left brain inclusion. Innovation, imagination, musicality, rhythm, and art appreciation comprise the artistic benefits. Camaraderie, communication, and cooperation are the social benefits. Finally, the individual benefits vary by student, but include confidence, listening skills, self-discipline, persistence, accuracy, and self-esteem. 

Are parents allowed to observe class?

YES as long as your presence doesn't become a distraction to your dancer. Parents/siblings that are observing the class are asked to keep voices low & turn cell phones to vibrate or silent to avoid distractions during class. 

MARSHALL: There are 12 chairs available in the waiting area for parents to observe class.

PARIS: Parents can stay in the upstairs studio during classes. For the downstairs studio, parents need to use the observation room located on the landing of the stairs. 

What is a typical class structure?

The content taught in each class depends on the skill level and style. All classes will begin with a warm-up and stretching session and then progress to technique, across the floor combinations, and/or learn a class combination or dance routine. The first 2-3 classes after Christmas break we review all technique learned in the fall and move forward with new technique and recital routines. Once the recital routines are completed, technique is revisited in the last months prior to recital. After October, technique is included in the warm-up and across the floor combinations. There are two parts to technique: 1) class instruction and 2) practice outside of class. No matter how much time is spent on technique in class, if the student is not practicing outside of class the technique will be slow to improve. 

When are payments due and what forms of payment are accepted by the Studio?

Monthly tuition is due on the first class of the month. The Studio accepts cash, check, debit/credit cards, and auto-pay is also a option. If you enroll in auto-pay you can choose the date your payment will process (5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, or 30th). 

Does the Studio have a dress code?

YES! The REQUIRED dress codes for classes is listed below. Since dancewear & shoes do not fit the same as street attire, the Studio hosts measuring days at the beginning of the season for students to get fitted. Purchase shoes, tights, dancewear, and dance bags here: www.shopnimbly.com/FuzionDanceStudio. 

Twinkle Babies 2-3 & Twinkle Stars 3-4

  • Light pink leotard/dress

  • Dark tan tights

  • Classic pink ballet shoes & dark tan buckle taps

 

Twinkle Stars 4-5 & Twinkle Stars 5-7

  • Light purple leotard/dress

  • Dark tan tights

  • Classic pink ballet shoes & dark tan buckle taps

 

Special Stars 4-7 (Adaptive Dance Class)

  • Light purple leotard/dress

  • Dark tan tights

  • Classic pink ballet shoes

 

Show Stars Jazz 5-7

  • Mulberry colored leotard

  • Plain black shorts. Plain black leggings for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights & dark tan slip-on jazz shoes

 

Show Stars Hip Hop 5-7

  • Mulberry colored leotard

  • Plain black shorts. Plain black leggings for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights & black hip hop sneaker

 

Show Stars 7-9 Ballet/Tap

  • Marine blue leotard

  • Plain black ballet skirt

  • Plain black shorts can be worn under skirt. Plain black leggings under skirt for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights

  • Classic pink ballet shoes & dark tan slip-on taps

 

Show Stars Jazz 7-9

  • Marine blue leotard

  • Plain black shorts. Plain black leggings for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights & dark tan slip-on jazz shoes

 

Show Stars Hip Hop 7-9

  • Marine blue leotard

  • Plain black shorts. Plain black leggings for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights & black hip hop sneaker

 

Rising Stars 10-12 Tap

  • Black leotard/dress

  • Plain black shorts. Plain black leggings for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights

  • Dark tan slip-on taps

 

Rising Stars 10-12 Ballet

  • Black leotard/dress

  • Plain black ballet skirt

  • Plain black shorts can be worn under skirt. Plain black leggings under skirt for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights

  • Classic pink ballet shoes

 

Rising Stars Jazz 10-12

  • Black leotard

  • Plain black shorts. Plain black leggings for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights

  • Dark tan slip-on jazz shoes

 

Rising Stars Hip Hop 10-12

  • Black leotard

  • Plain black shorts. Plain black leggings for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights

  • Black hip hop sneaker

 

Elite Stars Ballet 13+

  • Plum leotard

  • Black ballet skirt preferred

  • Plain black shorts can be worn under skirt. Plain black leggings under skirt for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights

  • Classic pink ballet shoes

 

Elite Stars Jazz 13+

  • Plum leotard

  • Plain black shorts. Plain black leggings for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights

  • Dark tan slip-on jazz shoes

 

Elite Stars Hip Hop 13+

  • Plum leotard

  • Plain black shorts. Plain black leggings for cooler months.

  • Dark tan tights

  • Black hip hop sneaker

 

Teen/Adult Classes

  • Any color leotard or fitness clothing

  • Proper dance footwear

 

Competition Team

  • Any color leotard

  • Shorts, capri pants, or tight-fitting leggings

  • Dark tan tights & proper shoes for dance style

Are there performance opportunities?

YES! There is a fully costumed recital in May every year and a Christmas recital in December of odd numbered years. Other performance opportunities may come up as the year progresses or if the Studio receives any requests. We are always looking for performance opportunities so if you have any suggestions, please let Jenni know. For dancers ages 8 and older that are up for a challenge, the Studio offers a competition team. Auditions are held in July for a spot on the team. The competition season runs August through June,/July depending on Nationals. Team members also participate in all performances with the rest of the Studio.  

Do you offer fundraisers to help with costumes/performance outfits?

YES! The costume fundraisers take place in September or October. You can fundraise for tights, costumes, make-up, jewelry, or other performance accessories. Monthly fees and shoes are not included in fundraising. The Studio tries to keep costume prices low but we are at the mercy of the costume companies. Summer classes do not require costumes.  

Do we have to purchase shoes and tights through the Studio?

YES! All shoes and tights must be purchased through the Fuzion Dance Studio. The shoes and tights are dyed to match and the company only sells to dance studios so you are not able to purchase these items elsewhere. You are not required to purchase dancewear (leotards, etc.) from the Studio, with the exception of performance costumes and accessories. Please keep in mind that dancewear does not fit the same as street attire. The Studio has sizing kits to ensure a proper fit.

Are parents allowed to take pictures or video tape classes?

YES! Parents are allowed to take pictures and/or video tape the class their child is enrolled in. Video taping is allowed for learning purposes only. All videos are prohibited from being posted online or to any social media site. This policy is in place to protect the choreography rights of the Fuzion Dance Studio, the students, as well as music licensing & copyrighted material. 

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