Children's Program
Tots, Kids, and Teens
At The Dance Collective, we believe learning to dance leads to bigger and better things. Yes of course being fit, active and healthy is important. But having greater self awareness, being confident amongst peers, feeling good, not just on the outside but on the inside too… this is where we come in. So have your child take a class today and see the difference we can make.
Choose Your Style
Tots in Tights
Dance fundamentals for tots
Pre-Ballet
Fundamental ballet technique
Ballet
Pre-pointe and Pointe Ballet
Contemporary
Technique, movement, expression
Jazz
Technique, energy, and fun
Hip-Hop
Groovy, technique, energy
Turns, Leaps, & Jumps
Acro and leap fundamentals
Company 1 & 2
Invitation only
Age Groups & Levels
Tots
3-5 years old
Level 1
6-8 years old
Level 2
9-12 years old
Level 3
12-17 years old
Class Schedule
Session 1: September 8 - December 11
Session 2: January 4 - March 26
Session 3: March 19 - June 11
Introducing our New Class
Nova Competition
The NOVA Competition Team is designed for dancers who are interested in performing and competing while continuing to build a strong technical foundation.
Participation in the NOVA Competition Team is open to dancers ages 7–11. To enroll, students must also be registered in at least one technical class in the style they wish to compete in, such as Jazz, Contemporary, or Hip Hop.
The technical class provides the training and skills necessary for growth and development, while the NOVA Competition class focuses on learning, rehearsing, and refining competition choreography.
Throughout the season, the instructors will create and teach competition routines that students will rehearse during the NOVA class. Dancers will work on performance quality, teamwork, stage presence, musicality, and confidence while preparing for local competitions and performance opportunities.
The NOVA Competition Team is a wonderful way for young dancers to gain experience, challenge themselves, and become part of a supportive and exciting team environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Ages 7–11
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Enrollment in at least one technical class (Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, etc.)
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Enrollment in the NOVA Competition Class
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Competition participation, costume fees, and competition fees are separate from regular tuition.
FAQs
Class Offerings
SESSIONS The dance year is split into three sessions, from September through December, January through March, and April through June. CLASSES Each class is held once per week, at the same time, for the entirety of the 25-26 dance year: 45-minute classes • Tots In Tights • Pre-Ballet/Jazz 1-hour classes: • Ballet • Hip Hop • Jazz • Contemporary • Nova Elite Competition 1.5 hour combo classes: • Turns, Leaps & Jumps (Acro) • Company (Invitation Only) • Competition (Invitation Only) LEVELS Tots: 2.5 - 5 years old (Must be potty trained) Pre-Ballet/Jazz: 5 - 6 years old Level 1: 6 - 8 years old Level 2: 9 - 12 years old Level 3: 12-18 years old PLACEMENT Each student’s level is assessed by the Studio Director and Teacher on a variety of factors, not solely age. Placement is recommended accordingly, in order to provide the student with the best possible in-studio learning experience.
Class Structure
Each class is held once a week. All classes will run in 3 Semesters during the year. We will advise as to the appropriate class level for your child if you are unsure what level your child should be in. Session 1: September 8 – December 11 Session 2: January 4 – March 26 Session 3: March 29 – June 11
Holidays
Our Days off for holidays/vacation weeks are based on the Westport Public School Schedule. September 12: Rosh Hashanah September 21: Yom Kippur November 25 - 27: Thanksgiving January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 15: President’s Day February 15 - 19: February Recess April 12-16: Spring Recess May 31: Memorial Day
Tuition
TUITION POLICY - Tuition may be paid in full for the dance year, in half for the dance year, by session, or in installments (3 per session). - Payments are withdrawn on the last business day of the previous calendar month or the 1 - 2 of the due date calendar month, whichever comes first. - You are responsible for notifying TDC if you would like to change the credit card on file. If a card is expired or declined, you have a 10-day grace period from your payment due date to communicate an updated card number. After the grace period, a 15% late fee applies. REGISTRATION FEE - There is a $50 annual registration fee associated with each student, due at time of registration. This rate is $85 for two siblings. - The registration fee is paid once per dance year, not per session. TUITION RATES There are different tuition rates for 1.5 hour combo classes (Turns, Leaps & Jumps (Acro), Company 1, and Company 2) and 45-60 minute classes (Tots, Pre-Ballet/Jazz, and Levels 1-3 Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop).
