Dance

Welcome to Dance at River Tree Arts!

On this page you will find all the info you need about dance at RTA, such as policies, guidelines, important dates, and more. Please read all of River Tree Arts’ policies before registering for a class. You can then register by clicking on the class name/type that interests you as shown on the full schedule.

BALLET

• Traditional attire is encouraged (leotard & tights). Dancers may also wear leggings and a fitted top.
• Ballet shoes are required (pink is the preferred color).

TAP/JAZZ

• Traditional attire is encouraged (leotard & tights). Dancers may also wear leggings and a fitted top.
• Grades 2-5 Black tap shoes, light colored ballet or jazz shoes
• Grades 6+ Black tap shoes, tan jazz shoes

IRISH

• Comfortable, easy to move in clothing (no jeans).
• Soft shoes (ghillies)
• Grade 6+ need tap shoes or hard shoes, as well as ghillies

HIP HOP

• Comfortable, easy to move in clothing (no jeans).
• Any type of sneakers is acceptable.

MODERN/CONTEMPORARY

• Comfortable, easy to move in clothing (leggings preferred)
• Dancers may want to purchase dance paws, dance socks, or half soles for class. Please see Miss Dolly if you have questions.

• Where can I buy dance shoes?
  • For little ones you may be able to find shoes and attire at Target.
  • For all other classes and online options we suggest visiting Amazon, Discount Dance, and/or Dancewear Solutions.
• Please arrive ready to dance. Restrooms should not be used as changing areas when possible
• For all classes, hair should be pulled back (away from the dancer’s face).
• IMPORTANT: Shoes worn in the dance studio should be for dance class only – this includes sneakers for hip hop. Please do not wear your regular, daily use shoes to your dance class! Only footwear that is never used outside / for general use are permitted in the studio. Only clean dance shoes / barefoot is permitted. This policy is strictly enforced.

• A full costume fee is included in the tuition for each group class.
• Each dancer in a full year group class will receive ONE costume per class for the end of session performance.
• Students taking private lessons are responsible for their own costumes ; not included in tuition.

• What to Bring: Please bring only the necessary items to class: a water bottle, and appropriate footwear. All other items should be left at home or in the car when possible.
• Consent Form: All dancers must have a consent form filled out and handed in to the instructor or the front desk before classes begin. Find Online Consent Form here
• Drop off/Pick up: Students should arrive at the time of their class. No early drop off/late pick ups can be accommodated in the lobby area. Students in any classes for grades 5 and under will not be dismissed from class without a parent/caregiver present to check them out of the classroom. Please pick up your children directly from the classroom and check-in with the instructor so that they know the child is being dismissed. Parents are asked to wait in the parking lot until 5 minutes prior to the end of class – we do not want to crowd the lobby waiting area.
• Snacks: Snacks are not permitted during class. River Tree Arts is a NUT-FREE facility. Water bottles are encouraged.
• Footwear: Shoes worn in the dance studio should be for dance class only – this includes sneakers for hip hop. Please do not wear your regular, daily use shoes to your dance class! Only footwear that is never used outside / for general use are permitted in the studio. Only clean dance shoes / barefoot is permitted. This policy is strictly enforced.

• Full tuition payment is due at the time of registration. Discounted rates apply when paying in full.
• Installment plans are available upon request, please email kym@rivertreearts.org for assistance. Registrations with installment payments can only be processed once a completed card authorization form is on file, signed and returned to RTA. No exceptions.
• Registrations cannot be held unless payment is received.
• Check/other payments : registrations and securing a space can only be processed once we have received payment. We encourage online registrations at www.rivertreearts.org for immediate processing and to avoid any delays in securing your spot.
• Tuition fee includes ONE costume for each student per group class ; costume fees are not included in any tuition for private dancers.
• Registrations are final. Due to limited spots, we cannot issue refunds if students decide to not continue after registering or at any time during the session. Considerations will only be made if that class has a waiting list, and we are able to fill the spot.
• No refunds, credits or reimbursements will be issued if classes need to switch to virtual instruction for any reason.
• Please click here to view the pricing information.
• Please click here for the installment plan card authorization form.

• Space is limited and is only based on teacher availability.
• Email dance@rivertreearts.org with your request and to be added onto a waiting list to be placed. We cannot guarantee that all students will get placed although we will do our best to try to accommodate everyone.
• Private dance students are responsible for the cost of their own costume. Tuition fees do not cover recital costume fees for non-group classes
• Private lessons will start from September 25, 2023.

The 2023/2024 dance classes at River Tree Arts are scheduled to run from September 11th, 2023 (or in some cases October 9th, marked with a ⇓) to May 9th 2024. 

For the competitive dance schedule only, as well as all the information regarding competitive dance at River Tree Arts, please visit our Competitive Dance page.

For our shorter workshops and classes please click here.

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