Early Childhood Dance Program
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Early Childhood Dance Program *
Non-competitive dance and acro classes for ages 3-8
an engaging and educational introduction to dance at mkds
Develop motor skills, rhythm, coordination, technique and terminology with Miss Kristin’s Dance Studio’s early childhood dance program! Your child will fall in love with dance with our engaging instructors and popular music, all with age-appropriate instruction and movements.
Explore early childhood dance program classes
Dancers as young as 3 years old can begin building the foundations of dance with half-hour long classes.
Tiny Tots | Ages 3 - 4
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Join MKDS Tiny Tot ballet, hip hop and acro classes for ages 3 and 4. Tiny Tot classes are half an hour in length and introduce age-appropriate motor skills and movements.
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Tuition rates listed include all May recital fees (costume and participation), and are paid in 10 installments. The first installment payment is due upon registration, and remaining installments are due on the first of each month, September - May.
Note: December holiday show fees are not included in your regular installments and must be paid upon registration for the show.
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Ballet
Pink or purple leotard, pink tights, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes
Hip Hop
Girls - athletic wear including joggers, leggings or dance shorts with a leotard, crop top or fitted tank top
Boys - Athletic joggers or long shorts and a t-shirt
Shoes - Clean tennis shoes (not to be worn outside)
Acro
Leotard, biketard or form fitting athletic wear with leggings or dance shorts, with a crop top or fitted tank top
No shoes needed - bare feet
Dancers begin exploring combos, new genres and continue building their skills in half-hour long classes.
Preschool | Ages 4 - 5
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MKDS offers acro, tap / ballet combo classes and hip hop for students ages 4 - 5. Combo classes are one hour long.
Don’t worry if your child doesn’t have dance experience - we welcome new students at any age! MKDS has a boys-only hip hop class for ages 4-6, too.
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Tuition rates listed include all May recital fees (costume and participation), and are paid in 10 installments. The first installment payment is due upon registration, and remaining installments are due on the first of each month, September - May.
Note: December holiday show fees are not included in your regular installments and must be paid upon registration for the show.
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Ballet / Tap Combo
Pink or purple leotard, pink tights, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes and black patent leather tap shoes
Hip Hop
Girls - athletic wear including joggers, leggings or dance shorts with a leotard, crop top or fitted tank top
Boys - Athletic joggers or long shorts and a t-shirt
Shoes - Clean tennis shoes (not to be worn outside)
Acro
Leotard, biketard or form fitting athletic wear with leggings or dance shorts, with a crop top or fitted tank top
No shoes needed - bare feet
Dancers advance through the early childhood dance program with more genres to explore and focus on technique.
Kinder | Ages 5 & 6
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MKDS offers acro, jazz, tap / ballet combo classes and hip hop for students ages 5-6. Don’t worry if your child doesn’t have dance experience - we welcome new students at any age! MKDS has a boys-only hip hop class for ages 4 - 6, too.
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Tuition rates listed include all May recital fees (costume and participation), and are paid in 10 installments. The first installment payment is due upon registration, and remaining installments are due on the first of each month, September - May.
Note: December holiday show fees are not included in your regular installments and must be paid upon registration for the show.
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Ballet / Tap Combo
Pink or purple leotard, pink tights, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes and black patent leather tap shoes
Hip Hop
Girls - athletic wear including joggers, leggings or dance shorts with a leotard, crop top or fitted tank top
Boys - Athletic joggers or long shorts and a t-shirt
Shoes - Clean tennis shoes (not to be worn outside)
Acro
Leotard, biketard or form fitting athletic wear with leggings or dance shorts, with a crop top or fitted tank top
No shoes needed - bare feet
Jazz
Form-fitting athletic wear including joggers, leggings or dance shorts with a leotard, crop top or fitted tank top.
Shoes - tan jazz shoes
Dancers solidify their skills and technique to prepare for the recreational or competitive dance programs.
Elementary Level 1 | Ages 6-8
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MKDS offers acro, jazz, ballet, tap, tap / ballet combo, contemporary / lyrical classes and hip hop for students ages 6-8. Don’t worry if your child doesn’t have dance experience - we welcome new students at any age!
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Monthly tuition starts at $82, plus applicable annual family membership, recital and costume fees. Costs vary depending on the number of classes that your child enrolls in.
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Ballet
Black leotard, pink convertible tights, ballet skirt (optional) with pink split sole ballet shoes (leather or canvas)
Ballet / Tap Combo
Black leotard, pink tights, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes and tan Mary Jane tap shoes
Contemporary / Lyrical
Form fitting athletic wear including joggers, leggings or dance shorts with a leotard, crop top or fitted tank top
Turners shoes required
Hip Hop
Girls - athletic wear including joggers, leggings or dance shorts with a leotard, crop top or fitted tank top
Boys - Athletic joggers or long shorts and a t-shirt
Shoes - Clean tennis shoes (not to be worn outside)
Acro
Leotard, biketard or form fitting athletic wear with leggings or dance shorts, with a crop top or fitted tank top
No shoes needed - bare feet
Jazz
Form-fitting athletic wear including joggers, leggings or dance shorts with a leotard, crop top or fitted tank top.
Shoes - tan jazz shoes
Tap
Girls - form fitting athletic wear including joggers, leggings or dance shorts with a leotard, crop top or fitted tank top and black oxford tap shoes
Boys - Athletic wear including longer shorts or joggers and a t-shirt with black oxford tap shoes
Early Childhood Dance CLass Schedule
Please note that tuition listed is the cost for one month of dance classes. The tuition cost listed for 8-week sessions is the total cost for all classes. Costs are subject to change each season.
Tuition rates listed include all May recital fees (costume and participation), and are paid in 10 installments. The first installment payment is due upon registration, and remaining installments are due on the first of each month, September - May.
Note: December holiday show fees are not included in your regular installments and must be paid upon registration for the show.
Frequently asked questions
does my child need to be potty trained to attend classes?
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MKDS requires that all students in the early childhood program be potty trained. Not only are our instructors teaching your child dance, but they are also helping them learn independence! Besides the hygenic issues that we need to avoid in our classrooms, potty training is an important developmental milestone and readiness needed for beginner dance classes.
Can parents or caregivers enter the classroom?
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We do not permit parents or caregivers to enter the classroom. After the instructor closes the classroom door, only dancers and instructors are permitted inside of the classroom. If a dancer needs to be excused from class, the instructor or student assistant escort them out. If you have any concerns about your student in the classroom, please contact us directly.
what safety procedures does mkds have in place at the dance studio?
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The safety of our students at MKDS is our top priority. Here are just a few of the ways that we ensure a safe and secure environment:
Dance floors are equipped with sprung floors for injury prevention.
Every dance room has an outdoor exit and fire extinguisher, and these fire prevention measures can be found in multiple other places throughout the studio.
Our front desk is staffed every day until the last class begins, and they are equipped with a first aid kit.
We have a first aid kit behind our front desk available at any time for any reason.
All acro teachers are Acrobatic Arts certified.
All dancers under 8 years old must be dismissed from the teacher to a parent or caregiver.
Need more information?
Call Miss Kristin’s Dance Studio at 440-933-8400 or reach out to us. Our staff will reply to you within 48 hours!