Dance To EvOLvE

Q & A

DRESS CODE FOR CLASSES

Please see our blog on the importance of a dress code.   We offer a flexible dress code with no specific required colors or styles.

YOU&me Movement and Music Class

We have no dress code and require no specific dance shoes.  Leotards, tights, tutus, and ballet shoes are always welcome as they only add to the fun in YOU&me.  Sweatpants, t-shirts and tennis shoes are great. No sandals, flip flops, boots or crocs for safety.

All Tap & Ballet Classes (Magical Munchkins, Tiny Movers, Star Shiners)

We want our dancers to have fun while being safe and appropriate. Our dress code is dance attire. Leggings, tights and tutus all add to the fun, but we do not require a specific style or color.  Hair needs to be pulled back.
* We ask that tiny tots’ dance clothes are only worn for dance class so that the young dancer understands that they are coming to dance class and not an unstructured play time.

Shoes For Ballet/Tap Classes

  • Please label your child's name in all shoes.
  • Pink ballet shoes (black for boys). Ballet shoes should have an elastic across the front of the ankle to keep the shoes from falling off the heel and the shoestring should be double knotted and tucked into the shoe. (Cut length as needed.) Ballet slippers with a thick cushion sole are not recommended. Dancers can easily trip in them. (These are usually satin with a thick cushion, more like a slipper compared to a proper flat ballet shoe.) Socks by themselves are not allowed as to avoid slipping.
  • Black tap shoes with a shoestring/buckle/velcro are required in appropriate classes. At applicable sites, ask your teachers for non-slips to put on the bottom of your dancer's shoes to avoid slips.
  • Pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes are only required during the recital so if purchasing new shoes, it is best to plan ahead, but other colors allowed during class.
  • Please see our blog on how to pick out dance shoes and the type of shoes to avoid.

All Hip Hop Classes

Sweats, leggings, and t-shirts are great…wear clothes that you can easily move in and are appropriate when dancing and doing floor work. (Shorts and skirts can be a challenge.)  Girls should wear their hair pulled back in a ponytail. Sneakers with laces are required (safety first). Barefoot, clogs, crocs, sandals, flip flops or socks just won’t work.

WHERE TO BUY?

Receive 8% off your first order with Discount Dance by using Dance To EvOLvE’s code TP35961. You will also find affordable dance attire and shoes at stores such as Target, Payless, and sometimes Walmart, but they tend to be hit or miss. Local dance stores are also an option but the prices will be more expensive. For safety reasons, dancers are not permitted to wear jewelry in any dance class.

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CLASS MAKE-UP POLICY

Class make-ups are allowed for sickness, family emergency and being out of town. A dancer has one month to make-up any missed class from the day he/she missed class. It can be made-up in any age appropriate class at any location that has availability. We appreciate an email prior to your make-up class so we can confirm the class has availability for an extra student. Make-up classes cannot be done in a dancer’s regular class. See schedule for make-up options.

CANCELLED CLASSES

All canceled classes will be posted on the announcement box and our Facebook page. If school is canceled within the district of your dance class location, dance class will also be canceled. No refunds will be issued for any canceled classes, but make-up classes will be offered.

DANCER DROP-OFF

SAFETY FIRST…To ensure all our dancer’s safety, Dance To EvOLvE has a sign-in drop off system.  If you are planning on leaving (dropping off) your dancer during class, sign the completed clipboard with the phone number where you can be reached during the next hour in case of an emergency. This needs to be done every week for any dancer who does not have an adult within viewing distance.  This will give our teachers quick access to an accurate telephone number to contact you if needed.

CLASS RATIOS

To ensure high quality classes and a good dancer ratio, an Assistant Teacher will help with our larger tiny tot ballet combo classes. The ratio and class size may vary time to time to accommodate class needs and class make-up policies.

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REFUND POLICY

We are confident that your dancer will love our classes but if for some reason a refund is necessary, please see refund policy depending on where you take class.

Locations Where EvOLvE Takes Registration...

If EvOLvE takes the registration at your location, there are no refunds for monthly enrollment.  Please cancel prior to the 25th of the month to discontinue your enrollment and to not be charged for the next month. (Cancellation requests must go through the office, not the teacher.) There are no refunds for those enrolled in the discounted semester pricing option.

For Locations Where Registration Goes Through The City...

If your location takes registration, please contact the location for their refund policy, deadlines and applicable surcharge. See their contact info on the neighborhood page.  Refunds are only provided prior to the second class.

HOW TO STAY IN THE KNOW

  • Follow us on social media: , , , , (Please note our waiver regarding the use of pictures as DTE does use pictures and videos from classes in social media.)
  • Add cleveland@dancetoevolve.com to your email address book for monthly newsletters.
  • Check the announcement board at class and listen to your teacher’s announcements.
  • Check out the Dance To EvOLvE blog for all sorts of fun information.
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