DANCE INFO
DANCE INFO
If you are new to Soar Creative Arts Center, this page will give helpful information including fees, dress code, and FAQs!
You can always email or call with any additional questions!
Registration Fee: It doesn't matter how many classes a student is enrolling in, they pay one annual registration fee. This only applies to siblings and parents/guardians. They also get a Soar shirt that they can wear all year long!
One student: $45
Two students: $70
Three students: $95
($25 for each additional student)
Costume Fees: Recreational costumes are $85 each. Each student will purchase 2 pairs of tights for $15 each through Soar. These are given out right before recital. The total cost is split and will be included with October and November tuition.
Recital Fee:
Each dance student is required to participate in the spring recital at the Columbia Theatre. Tumbling students do not participate in this. The recital fee is $200 for one student or $250 for two siblings. This goes toward renting the venue and the creation of our program. This is billed in March. a digital download of the recital will be emailed to each participating student. A fundraiser, "Congratulations Notes," is done to help with the cost. Guests can purchase tickets through the Columbia Theatre box office.
Late Fees and NSF Checks:
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. Starting on the 7th of each month, a $15 late fee will be added to your bill. We follow this policy strictly.
For any NSF checks returned, an additional $30 will be charged to your account.
Dress Code
At Soar, we abide by a strict dress code. The correct clothing, shoes, and hair must be worn to participate in class. This is one way we teach discipline.
Preschool and Beginner students:
Black leotard or Soar's teal leotard, tan or pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tie tap shoes, any color ballet skirt or tutu, and hair pulled back in a ponytail or bun. Beginners also need tan jazz shoes.
Intermediate, Teen, and Competition Students:
Black leotard or Soar's teal leotard, tan or pink tights, pink ballet shoes, tan jazz shoes, black lace-up tap shoes, any color ballet skirt, any color hot shorts or leggings, and hair pulled back in a ponytail or bun.
All items can be purchased at Perrone's in Hammond.
Tumbling:
Any color leotard and hot shorts. Please do not wear tights and come barefoot. We ask that you do not wear two pieces that show their stomachs. Hair should be pulled back in a ponytail or bun.
Hip Hop:
Any type of modest athletic wear such as comfortable sweat pants and a shirt. They also need tennis shoes. Hair should be pulled back in a ponytail or bun.
Boys in ballet, tap, and jazz classes:
Boys wear a plain white shirt and either black comfortable pants or shorts. They use the same shoes as the girls except they use black ballet and jazz shoes.
Musical Theater: Girls wear black leotard or Soar's teal leotard with tan tights and either hot shorts or leggings. Girls use tan jazz shoes. Hair should be pulled back. Boys wear the same dress listed in the line above with black jazz shoes instead.
FAQs:
Do I have to perform in the year end recital?
Yes. The first semester of dance is focused on learning technique and steps. The second semester is when the recital dances are taught. If your child was not participating in the recital, he or she would feel left out during class. The only exception is tumbling which does not perform in recital.
Do you accept male students?
Absolutely. Boys are the only students that can choose to take just one discipline such as tap only. We encourage our boys to dance in a masculine way while learning good dance technique.
Will my years at another dance studio be recognized at Soar?
Yes. We award trophies at the end of the year to our 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 10th year students including the years they have danced at other studios. All senior high school graduates are honored too.
Does my child need to be fully potty trained to attend dance classes?
No. Each class has a teacher and an assistant. If your child says they need to use the bathroom, we will bring him/her to you.
