dance education information

General information

Dance education semesters run from August - December, January - May, and special summer sessions June - July. Dancers are expected to attend their classes for the full semester and may progress to the next level with instructor approval.

Ballet technique classes are appropriate for dancers Level 2 and above who wish to focus on the foundational and technical aspects of the ballet art form.

Please email Movement@TheStudioCrossville.com to sign up for classes. Auto-payment will begin the first day of class and will renew until the end of the dance semester.

2025 Spring Dates:

  • Semester starts January 6 and ends May 10

  • Parent observation weeks are January 6-11 & March 10-15

  • Spring Break is March 17-22 (NO CLASSES)

  • Spring Showcase is May 10 (location & times TBA)

  • Parent & Me classes are Saturdays in February & April

dress code

Ballet Classes - Girls: ballet pink tights, ballet pink shoes
Boys: black ballet shoes, black pants, solid shirt (any color)

Jazz Classes - leotard, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes

Tap Classes - leotard, pink ballet tights, black tap shoes

Creative Movement - any color leotard with skirt (attached or unattached)*

Ballet/Combo Level 1 - any color leotard, any color skirt optional

Ballet/Combo Level 2 - black leotard, any color skirt optional

Ballet Technique/Pointe - black leotard, any color skirt optional

Teen/Adult Dance - black leotard**, any color skirt optional

Parent & Me Classes - any comfortable clothing appropriate for movement. Clean tennis shoes or dance shoes.

*Attached ballet skirt for Creative Movement only. Higher levels may wear unattached ballet skirt.

**Women over age 18 may wear any color leotard or form fitting top and leggings

Hair should be worn in a neat bun for all ballet classes above Creative Movement. No jewelry or other accessories. Dress codes apply to all classes.

Links for examples:

Ballet Shoes Girls          Ballet Shoes Boys            Jazz Shoes.            Tap Shoes

Ballet Tights                      Jazz Pants Girls                    Jazz/Dance Pants Boys

Ballet Skirts                 Ballet Leotards (skirt)              Ballet Leotards (no skirt)