Yes! All students wishing to join Groove Studios will audition for level placement and go through regular evaluations to support goal setting. Rise Dance Company (competitive team) Auditions will happen in March each year. Pre-company auditions will happen throughout the school year depending on studio availability.

No! Our curriculum is developed to support those who aspire to compete or dance professionally, but is open to anyone who wants an elevated foundational dance education.

Most of our curriculum is for dancers age 3-19. However, our Mommy & Me class welcomes students under 6, and we have some adult classes like Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballet and Ballroom

It depends on the studio size, level, company and pre-company requirements. The average class size will range from 5-15 students. Convention style classes, Intensives and workshops may reach 25 students.

30-90 minutes depending on level and type. For example, classes for younger students will be shorter to hold attention, while senior dancers will take a number of 90 minute classes to meet weekly curriculum hours.

Pre-company will require a minimum of 2 hours per week.

Company members will be required to complete 3-7 hours of curriculum per week (depending on age). The age category will also define specific required classes.

Additionally, Lyrical, Contemporary and Godfrey classes require students to also take an equal level of ballet. Similarly, Musical Theater will require an equal level of Jazz. This ensures students have the technical foundation for these classes.

Pre-Dance and Adult classes do not have level or minimum hour requirements.

Ballet:

Pink/Skin Tone colored tights and ballet shoes + a maroon or similar colored leo for all pre-comapny ballet classes.

Hip Hop:

Black soled sneakers + baggy attire

Tap:

Tap shoes + fitted athletic wear (Girls - sports bra or leo and fitted shorts or leggings. Boys - Compression tee or tank and fitted leggings)

All Others:

Barefoot/Socks + fitted athletic wear (Girls - sports bra or leo and fitted shorts or leggings. Boys - Compression tee or tank and fitted leggings)

Yes, students are evaluated year rounds against our curriculum and skills. Parents can monitor progress via the report card feature in the parent portal.

• 85% Attendance Requirement: Students missing more than 4 days of any specific class during the school season may result in the class being dropped. Please only register for classes that fit your schedule and child's interest. All absences must be reported via the parent portal for tracking. If a student is dropped due to attendance, parents will remain responsible for the fee of the class through the remainder of the season as described below.

• Currently enrolled students may only add/drop classes during the following periods:

  • Summer: Open Registration - July 4

  • Fall: Open Registration - Oct 1

  • Spring: Jan 1 - Jan 31

  • Any classes dropped outside of these periods will remain the financial responsibility of the parents through the end of each season (Summer - August, Fall - December, Spring - June).

  • New students may be added to class mid-season, depending on availability and recital obligations.

Yes, as a studio we will sponsor 1 cert/course per year and/or offer in-house workshops to ensure our teachers grow too.

No way! Dancers grow when they learn from new people and are exposed to different styles of dance. We highly encourage dancers to participate in intensives, workshops and classes outside of Groove Studios when they can. Our only ask is that you meet your curriculum requirements in studios if you are a Company Member.