ABOUT

The studio is owned and operated by Lynette Hogelin, opening in September of 1984.

Lynette graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance.  


The studio’s year runs like a school year – September through May.

There are 2 semesters within the year. Each semester has a minimum of 13 classes.

Tuition payments are made in two installments: September and January.


The studio offers dance classes in:  Pre-ballet, ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, modern, clogging, pom, hip hop and production.

Class placement depends on a child’s age, physical ability, learning patterns, and previous dance experience.

Students must be 3 years of age by October 1 to register for classes.



PROGRESSION OF CLASSES

Dancers must be 3 years of age by October 1 of the fall semester.   



3, 4 and 5 year olds take Pre-ballet class.  

When a dancer enters first grade or after two years of Pre-Ballet, they are ready for a combination ballet and tap class.

After 4 or 5 years of dance, (at 5th grade) dancers add jazz to their ballet and tap class.

8th grade & high school dancers take a combination jazz and tap class.


ADDITIONAL CLASSES

Pointe -  8th grade and older

Modern – 8th grade and older

Clogging -  4th grade and older

Hip Hop - 2nd grade and older

Pom/Cheer Dance -  2nd grade and older    

Musical Theatre Production - 5 grade and older

Ballet Technique - 8 - 12 grade




LENGTH OF CLASSES

Pre-ballet classes  - 30 minutes 

1st & 2nd year Tap & Ballet – 45 minutes 

3rd – 4th year Tap & Ballet – 50 minutes

Pointe class – 30 minutes

Modern - 30 minutes

Clogging - 30 minutes

Hip Hop – 40 minutes (every other week) 

Pom/Cheer Dance -  40 minutes (every other week)

Production - 40 minutes

All other classes – 50 minutes


DANCE DRESS CODE

All dancers follow a dress code when attending class.

Older dancers (12 years old and up) may wear any type and color of dance wear. 

No gym/sports wear allowed.

Younger dancers wear light pink tights and a black leotard.

Grades 2 - 6 wear tights, black leotard or black studio tank top.



OTHER COSTS INVOLVED


Dance shoes and all items you need for class may be purchased from the dance studio.


In August, the studio has SHOE DAY. On this day, your dancer is fitted for dance shoes, leotards and tights. Used tap shoes are also available at the dance studio.


These are other approximate costs you should be aware of :

Light pink tights $12.00 – 15.00

Black leotard $15.00- 25.00

Ballet shoes $15.00 - $25.00

Tap shoes $30.00 - $45.00 (older dancers) - $80.00 (8th grade & up)

Clogging shoes -  $98.00  

Pointe shoes $90.00 – $120.00

Recital costume $65.00 – $350.00  (depending on age and number of classes)