The Dance Company

Performing Arts Education

Studio Information

The following policies are set forth for the safety and well being of all of our students. For any questions regarding these policies please contact Elizabeth Eckhoff, Director, The Dance Company.

General Rules:

  • Dancers are to remain in the lobby while waiting for their classes to begin.

  • Dancers should be respectful to their teachers and other students at all times.

  • No food or drink in the dance room (other than water).

  • No gum chewing in the dance room.

  • Child’s name should be placed inside all shoes and dance bags.

  • Students must be prompt to all classes.

  • All family members must be respectful of our facilities and equipment.

  • Young students must be accompanied by a parent in the waiting area and parking lot.

Class Attire: 

All students are required to wear proper “dance attire”. Your teacher will confirm the requirements.

  • Beginning 1,2,3 BTJA classes wear: leotards & convertible tights, black ballet & tap shoes.

  • Tap/Jazz/Modern/Lyrical/Musical Theater & Hip Hop classes wear: leotards and tights, comfortable dance pants/shorts, shoes, etc.

  • Ballet I - V wear: black leotard, pink tights and pink stretch canvas ballet shoes. Ballet V also wears a black wrap skirt.

  • Hair: All hair should be pulled up/back for dance classes. Hair in bun for all ballet and upper level dance.


Scheduling: 

Our program runs 9 months from September thru May. Each class will average 4 classes per month. Some months you might have more or less to cover Christmas, Spring Break, vacations, etc.

All fall classes will begin on Tuesday, September 3rd (due to Labor Day).

Recital: 

Ross High School - The dates are Thursday May 22nd and Friday, May 23rd – 2025. Rehearsals will take place at the studio (exact dates TBD).

Recital Fees will be due April 1 and will include (4) show tickets and recital videos.

Additional tickets can be purchased at the studio before the show or can also be purchased at the door, if available.

Studio Closure: 

The studio will generally follow the Fairfield City School inclement weather announcements. If Fairfield schools are closed for a snow day, the studio may be closed as well. Please call the studio, check your email or Facebook to determine whether classes will take place or not. Decisions will be made by 3pm for the days in question.


Notable Dates

Holiday Schedule: Below is the 2023/2024 holiday schedule. Please keep in mind that regardless of a holiday, tuition is still due by the first class of the month.

First Day of Classes: Tuesday, September 5

October 31: Closed for Halloween

November 22 – November 26: Closed for Fall Break

December 24 – January 7: Closed for Winter Break

March 31 - April 6: Closed for Spring Break


Studio Rental:

Are you looking for a great spot for your next birthday party, high school graduation or other special event? We can do as little or as much as you would like from very basic to full decor, photography, lighting packages, and dj's. Please contact us for more information.

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