Class Descriptions/Tuition/Shoe Requirements

Mommy & Me Classes:
This is a 45 minute class for tots and moms. Children will learn basic motor skill movement, along with tap/ballet and tumbling basics. Creative movement and fun exposure to dance class will be the focus. This class will run in segments of 6 lessons/session.

  • Ballet slippers required for tots (Tap shoes – optional).
  • Tuition: $50.00/six week session

Combination: Tap/Ballet/Tumbling
This is offered as a one hour or 45 minute class, depending on registration. Age level: 4-7 years (classes are organized according to age level) Proper tap/ballet technique and terminology are taught. Basic tumbling skills are incorporated.

  • Black paten tap ties and pink ballet slippers required
  • Tuition: $38.00/Month/one hour class $35.00/Month/45 minute class

Tap/Jazz:
This class is for dancers who’ve had previous dance experience, are 8 years or older and have had previous dance experience. Appropriate preplanned curriculum for each age level will be taught.

  • Black tie tap oxfords and tan jazz shoes required
  • Tuition: $38.00/month

Tap/Ballet:
This class is for dancers 8 years and older with previous dance experience.

  • Black tie tap oxfords and pink ballet slippers required
  • Tuition $38.00/month

Lyrical Ballet/Jazz:
This class is for dancers who’ve had previous dance experience, ages 15-17 and prefer a more interpretive ballet style. Ballet terminology & technique will be stressed as well as jazz technique.

  • Neoprene Half sole and tan jazz shoe required
  • Tuition: $38.00/month

Tap/Ballet/Jazz:
This is a 1 1/2 hour class/week. All dancers must be 8 years or older and have had previous dance experience. This is for dancers who prefer a well rounded background in all major dance styles. Technique and terminology will be stressed.

  • Black tie tap oxfords, Neoprene half sole and tan jazz shoes required
  • Tuition: $55.00/Month

Hip-Hop/Jazz:
This class is for those with or without dance experience. (Ages 8-9 and 10-11 year olds.) This is for the casual dancer, who may have decided to start dance at a later age and just wants to have a lot of fun.

  • Tan Jazz shoes required
  • Tuition: $38.00/month

Pointe:
For the serious ballet dancer who’s had at least 6 year of ballet and is 13 years old or older. Those registering for this class must have approval from the director of the studio in order to see if feet and body are suitable for Pointe. Strong terminology and technique are the focus of this class.

  • Pointe shoes must be fitted by qualified person at specialty dance wear store. Ballet slippers essential for class.
  • Tuition: $40.00/month

Competition Dancers
Competition dancers have been selected for the 2009-2010 dance year at NPDC. Dancers are selected by invitation only. We consider the way a dancer proceeds throughout the class year. Attitude, ability, stage presence and willingess to give 100% play a roll in selection of our competition dancers. The audition takes place during the whole school year.

  • Jewels: tan mary jane tap shoes, pink ballet slippers required Tuition: $55.00/month
  • Gems: tan mary jane tap shoes, pink ballet slippers and tan jazz shoes required. Tuition: $58.00/month
  • Dazzlers, Sparklers: black tie tap oxfords, pink ballet slippers, tan jazz shoes required. Tuition: $58.00/month
  • Pearls, Rubies: black split sole tie tap oxfords, half sole ballet slippers, tan jazz shoes required. Tuition: $65.00/month
  • Starz/Diamonds: black split sole tie tap oxfords, half sole ballet slippers, tan jazz shoes required. Tuition: $95.00/month

Adult Tap/Dancers Workout
This class is designed for adults who’ve had tap experience and is also designed to give each participant a great workout! Taught by a certified workout instructor and experienced tap teacher.

  • Black tie tap oxfords required along with workout shoes or ballet slippers.
  • Tuition: $38.00/month

Shoe Vendor:
These vendors have a list of shoes and brand names required for each class:
Body Expressions
102 W 5th St.
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: 952-368-3444

Dancewear Designs and More
3713 W. County Rd. 42
Burnsville, MN 55306
952-808-0929

Multifamily tuition discounts apply; 10% discount off regular tuition for each additional dancer in the same family.