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Searching for the right Dance Studio can be a difficult process (yet rewarding if you
find the right one for you); there are several out there and they all offer something different. If you are new to the process,
you may be wondering what to ask and how to decide. We can help with what to ask, but ultimately how to decide rests within
you and your comfort with the answers. We have taken some time to compile a list of questions that may be of interest to you.
There are a lot here, and you probably will not ask all of them. Choose the ones that are important to you and work from there.
Any dance studio should be willing to take the time to answer your questions. Good luck, and we hope you find the studio best
suited for your needs.
Class Offerings and Scheduling 1. What classes are available for me? 2. Are there
prerequisites to the class you want? 3. When are they offered? (Is the schedule working into my needs?)
Tuition Costs and Fees 1. How much are the classes I want? 2. Are there any discounts
available? 3. What are the payment terms? 4. Are there any other fees? Registration, Performance Fees, Costume
Fees (how many will be needed)
Teacher/Student Goals and Structure 1. What are
the teacher's qualifications? 2. Are there any discounts available? 3. What
is the overall goal for students? 4. What opportunities are there for students to grow in dance?(assisting,
conventions,company)
General Questions 1. What communication methods are
there between parents and teachers(newsletters)? 2. Class make-up Policy? 3.
Dress Code? 4. Does your studio offer Dance Clothing? 5. What performance
opportunities are there? 6. What flexibility is shown with student sports? 7. Do you allow parents and student to give input on music selections and costuming? 8.
Does your studio help the younger students by writing the dance steps so they can practice at home? 9.
What at-home practicing aids do you offer?
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