Classes

Hello Dream Families!

We hope you are all having a fun and safe summer so far!
We are beyond excited for our upcoming Dream Dance Academy Season 5 right around the corner!

Please find below the link to our 2024-25 Enrollment Packet, as well as an attachment to our full class schedule for the upcoming dance season!
(We ask that you please print out the last 5 pages of the enrollment packet and bring it with you when you come to register if possible!)

We have numerous Open House/Registration dates coming up! Come visit our studio on one of these dates and get your dancer signed-up and ready for an awesome dance year:

Tuesday July 30th 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Thursday August 1st 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday August 14th 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Tuesday August 20th 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday August 23rd 3:30pm – 6:00pm

All classes will begin Tuesday, September 3rd.

Please understand in order for your child’s registration to be complete and to be accepted into the class the following MUST be submitted:

Registration form must be filled out completely (please print and bring the last 5 pages of this packet with you to registration days if possible).
Registration Fee of $30 per child (Non-Refundable)
One Costume Fee of $100 (Non-Refundable after December 1st)

Thank you for choosing Dream for your dance education! We are VERY excited that you will be joining us for another amazing dance season!! If you do not hear from us by September 4th then your registration was accepted and the class/es you chose were available. Please understand that if you registered for a class that did not have at least 5 students enrolled in it by September 5th, you will be contacted and recommended to a different class!

Scroll down for further information and details.

Registration
Our first dance session will begin on Tuesday, September 7th. There is a $30/student non-refundable registration fee. The registration deadline is January 15. You may register any day by mail. Dream Dance Academy, 1451 Rt. 46, Suite #7, Ledgewood, NJ 07852 or visit us at an Open House.

Emails
Daily and Monthly newsletters and reminders will be sent via email ONLY. If you do not have an email address please let us know so we make sure you get a carbon copy each month.

Classes
Dream offers a variety of classes from September to June including: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Technique, Musical Theater, Modern, Leaps & Turns, and Hip-Hop. In all classes (except Technique) technique is stressed the first half of the year, while in the second half we concentrate on our recital dance.

Class Placements
Children are placed according to talent, skills, their ability to execute certain steps, prior dance experience and hard work, not necessarily age. Children are placed in classes appropriate to this criteria and are moved to the next level according to this criteria.
*If a child begins taking a class and needs to be moved to a more or less advanced class, adjustments will be made immediately

*Ballet is the foundation for all other dance forms. It teaches grace, helps with balance and increases flexibility. It is recommended that all children take a ballet class in addition to their other classes. It is mandatory that any student enrolled in a Competition Lyrical, Jazz or Contemporary class take a ballet and technique class. It is also mandatory that any student enrolled in a Competition Lyrical, Jazz, Modern or Contemporary class take a summer ballet intensive. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Awards
Children should be rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

Mid-Year Observation
Please understand that we generally keep the doors closed while classes are in session. Opened doors are very distracting especially for our young dancers. Therefore, in mid-January we invite parents into our Dance Mix classes to see all the hard work and accomplishments thus far. Bring your cameras, video cameras, etc. More information will be given before December.

End of Year Recital
In June, we will hold our 3rd annual recital at Randolph High School, date TBD. The recital gives the children a chance to showcase all of their hard work and dedication displayed throughout the year. We encourage, but do not force, all children to perform in the recital. Our recitals are professionally videotaped and videos are available for purchase.

Studio Policies
Tuition is due by the 1st of every month and is non-refundable.
A $25 Late Fee must be paid if tuition is paid past the 10th of the month.
After 3 weeks of non-payment, your child will not be permitted to dance.
There is a $25 Returned Check Fee. If a check is returned twice, cash payment will only be accepted.
If you commit to a competition class in September you are committed until June and MUST participate in all rehearsals and competitions.
Registration fee, Competition fees and Costume fees are non-refundable.

Dream Classes:

Ballet
The backbone of all dance genres, ballet is a classical form of dance that focuses on alignment, posture, technique and musicality. Class will consist of but not be limited to barre work, adagio, allegro, across the floor and reverence. This is MANDATORY requirement for any student competing in Jazz, Lyrical, or Modern. It is HIGHLY recommended that all dancers take ballet class in addition to any other genre they wish to study.
DRESS CODE: pink ballet tights & leotard with hair in bun. No exceptions.
SHOES: pink ballet shoes either canvas split sole or leather split sole

Teeny Boppers
For children ages 2-3
A great class for little ones who need to move and groove! 45 minute class that introduces the very basics in movement, balance, coordination and sensory skills. Interactive games are incorporated including parachute play, balance games, obstacle courses, etc. Teeny dancers will perform in the recital and do NOT need to be potty trained.
DRESS CODE: leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes

Dance Mix
For children ages 3-6
A fun and engaging introduction to dance! Each class is an hour long and will include either a half an hour of ballet and half an hour of tap OR half jazz and half hip hop! This will include across the floor, center work and ALWAYS finish with a fun and engaging game. Children will only perform one genre in the recital. The teacher will pick which genre based on how the class develops.
DRESS CODE: leotard & tights with pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes, OR comfortable clothing with jazz shoes and black hip hop shoes

Hip Hop
An upbeat and high energy class! This dance form is front and center in our daily lives. Come get funky with exciting and current choreography set to current hip hop music.
DRESS CODE: comfy clothes
SHOES: sneakers

Musical Theater
Lights, camera, action! Musical theater is perfect for those who want to learn the art of acting mixed with dancing! Students are able to express themselves using facial expressions and emotion! This class will consist of Broadway jazz style movement and music from popular musicals, plays, and movies!
DRESS CODE: comfortable clothing
SHOES: decided by instructor

Jazz
Sassy and upbeat! Fun and energizing! Jazz focuses on technical skills such as pirouettes, jetes, and flexibility. Jazz mixes hip hop, broadway and contemporary moves that has captured audiences attention for years!
DRESS CODE: tank top/crop top/sports bra & shorts/tights/leggings
SHOES: decided by instructor

Lyrical
Focusing on technical skills such as leaps, pirouettes and battements with the incorporation of emotion and learning to express oneself through dance and music. Lyrical will incorporate some of today’s contemporary style with fluidity, uniqueness, and beauty. Ballet is highly recommended to take while taking lyrical.
DRESS CODE: tank top/leotard/crop top/sports bra & shorts/tights/leggings
SHOES: turners

Tap
Focusing on musicality and rhythm, the dancer learns to express themselves through their feet and through sound.
DRESS CODE: no baggy clothes please
SHOES: black full sole Bloch Tap shoes

Technique
Strength and conditioning to build strong dancers! Flexibility will be a main focus. Technique is super important in every style of dance! This class is REQUIRED for any dancer competing in jazz, lyrical or modern.
DRESS CODE: leotard/tank top/crop top/sports bra & shorts/leggings/tights
SHOES: barefoot or turners

Leaps and Turns
A fun class consisting of strictly leaps and turns! Learn the proper techniques to achieve high beautiful leaps as well as perfecting pirouettes!
DRESS CODE: tank top/leotard/crop top/sports bra & shorts/leggings/tights
SHOES: turners

Acro
Come learn the basics of gymnastics infused with dance! We offer beginner and advanced level classes for those interested in working on their gymnastics skill!

Cheer Funk
A new style to Dream where dancers will learn pom and dance team moves! This style incorporates hip hop and jazz with sharp and energetic movements!
DRESS CODE: comfortable clothing
SHOES: sneakers

Class Levels (also based on skill):
Teeny Boppers: Ages 2-3
Dance Mix: Ages 3-5
Lets Dance: Ages 5-8
Primary: Ages 9-13
Advanced: Ages 14+

Competition Team:
Mini Elite
Junior Elite 1&2
Teen Elite
Senior Elite 1&2

Attendance:
Attendance is super important! If a child misses a class, they can make up their class with a class of the same genre and level. Please don’t come to class if your child is sick or not feeling well. Please call the studio and schedule before coming to a makeup class. There will be no refunds or credits given for missed classes.

Inclement Weather:
In the event of inclement weather, closures and status will be updated via the studios website, voicemail, Facebook page, Instagram and as well as your personal email. Each class will receive one weather related closure, outside of that a makeup class will be held for any subsequent closures. 1 Snow Day per week day will be applied with no make-up classes. If another closure is to arise we will provide a make-up plan.

BOOK YOUR NEXT BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Dream Dance offers birthday parties on Saturdays/Sundays! We take care of everything so you don’t have to! We provide the food, drinks, and decorations!
Call for more information! Pricing goes by per child!

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Download PDF Version of our Enrollment Packet Below: