Welcome to the Cooling Dance Center 21st Anniversary Season! If you are looking to open doors both musically and athletically for your child, all in a fun and educational learning environment, we believe you have come to the right place. We have weekly classes for children ages 2 yr. old and up, and confidence-building performances for everyone to enjoy. I hope the following will provide some useful answers to new parents/dance families.
Tuition is paid quarterly or monthly. Monthly rate is $35 per child, and quarterly rate (2 months) is $65.00. Prices include tax. Further discounts are available for the second child or lesson in the family.
Shoes- Shoes needed for each age group/class vary by style. We have a supplier which offers quality dance shoes including many features such as “stretch” inserts for growth all year, leather styles, great sounding taps, beautiful and moveable fit, and comfort for the children all at very affordable prices. Dancewear for Class- Girls- Leotard and tights are required for class. Skirts and/or dance pants are also acceptable and popular over the leotard. Please use leotard liner (flesh colored leotard) if wearing 2 piece outfit with midriff. Hair should be off the face in barrette, pony, or bun. Boys- Comfortable athletic-style clothing. Costume-Your registration deposit will apply directly to your recital costume. Balance due, will be due in Nov. for our Dec. order deadline.
Your 2 and 3 year olds will take the entire class in the ballet shoes, learning to interact through movement, music, listening, and cooperation in 30 minutes. I have a large assortment of music and materials to keep this age group hopping and smiling, not to mention tumbling too. 4 and 5 year olds will begin with tap steps and tap routines, and continue the class with fun ballet movement and routines, finishing with tumbling in their 45 minute class. Those 6 and older may incorporate jazz with tap and ballet in their class.
Your child will only have to come once a week to learn tap, jazz, and/or ballet. Older students desiring more focus on technique, advancement, or competition may choose to take an additional weekly class.
There is always room for positive, encouraging family and friends in our studio lobby. Parents of youngest children are also welcome to come in to help younger children with restroom visits if needed.
3 & “younger” 4 year old groups are limited to between 6 and 10 students per class. Four and five year olds average 12 students per class and often smaller. Kindergarten and up will have 12 to no more than 18 students. We have a number of class demonstrators and assistants who will also be on hand to work with the children.
I will. Because teaching is the part of my work that I most enjoy, I am there for your child. In some classes (primarily evenings,) we will also have assistants on hand. These assistants may demonstrate steps, work with children on dance combinations, and more. We also have Tasha Kauten, a senior a UNI, on hand to fill in when needed. In the event that I need to be absent from class an older, trained assistant, such as Tasha may teach in my place.
We take great care in preparing our performances, and you will find our shows to be framed in a positive, accepting manner as to encourage self-confidence and success. Cooling Dance Center students perform a holiday concert (December) and a spring recital (May/June) each year. We also offer several performance and competition opportunities throughout the year.
We are looking forward to an exciting year of dance and learning!
-Joan Cooling Noeller
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