1. What is the All About Dance address and phone number?
3038 Graham Rd. Stow, OH 44224
(330)688-6000

2. At what age can my child begin taking dance lessons?
A child must be 3 years old by September and potty trained. We also offer Mommy/Daddy & Me classes for the toddler-3 year olds so parents can join along with them!

3. This is my child’s first time attending, do I have to purchase dance shoes?
A new student can wear socks with non-slip tread for the first visit. If they decide to join the studio, the correct type of shoe for their class should then be purchased. Please see the studio’s website or new student handbook for the dress code.

4. Can I watch my child during class?
Parents are invited and encouraged to observe their child’s progress the last scheduled day of every month October through January.

5. Do I have to stay and wait while my child is in class?
The studio offers a large waiting area with chairs and TV’s that parents are welcome to use; or parents can drop their child off and pick them back up at the end of their class. We strongly recommend that parents stay at the studio if their child is 6 years old or younger.

6. If my child misses a class, will I be reimbursed?
The student’s account will not be reimbursed monetarily; however, the student is encouraged to attend another class during the week that is equivalent to the level of the missed class.

7. Do I need to call my child off if they will be missing a class?
We strongly encourage parents to call their child off if they know their child will be absent. This will eliminate any calls from the teacher at the end of the evening.

8. If my child missed a class and makes it up, will they still get a perfect attendance trophy at the end of the year?
Make-up classes do not replace a missed class and therefore do not maintain a student’s perfect attendance record. However, the student is still eligible for an Attendance Merit Award at the end of the year, given he or she has only missed one class. Students must actively attend at least ½ the class to be counted present.

9. Am I allowed to be backstage with my child during the Recital/ Showcase?
Volunteers are the only parents allowed backstage. We need plenty of help to be sure the show runs smoothly. Be sure to sign up on the Volunteer List posted in April.

10. How can my child become a student assistant?
All teachers are keeping an eye out during current classes for prospective student assistants. Potential student assistants may wish to submit a letter of interest as well. An enthusiastic disposition, good attendance, and dance versatility is imperative to qualify to be a student assistant.

11. Do you offer any classes for adults?
All About Dance offers Beginning Adult Jazz and Tap, Intermediate Adult Jazz, Exercise in Motion, Ballroom classes, Zumbaand Adult Hip Hop.

12. Where can my child store their coats and shoes during class?
There is a locker area provided for storing coats and other belongings. If you wish to rent and enclosed locker for the entire year, you may do so at the front desk.

13. How can I help my child practice at home?
In December/January, we hold our Annual Spotting Clinic for parents of Kindercise, Kinderdance and Acro-Gym classes. Parents will learn how to correctly spot or teach your child skills that can be practiced at home.

14. My child is not sure if she will like Hip Hop; can she try it out first?
All About Dance offers a one-time Visitor Pass for all of our classes. Be sure to stop at the front desk for your Visitor Pass before going into class.

15. What is Cecchetti and when can my child begin examinations?
The Cecchetti Council of America uses Cav. Enrico Cecchetti’s teaching and writings in a sequence of grades, carefully measured as to degree of difficulty and physical development, and provides a system of accredited examinations to test the student's proficiency within those grades. A student must be at least eight years of age and have physical as well as mental maturity in order to begin examinations.

16. When can my child wear pointe shoes?
A student must pass Cecchetti I examination and have an awareness of their centered body placement. They must also have a doctor’s note saying their foot has stopped growing (Usually after reaching twelve years of age).

17. What determines my child’s jazz dance level?
All About Dance has constructed a system of levels from Beginning to Advanced. Each level has its own criteria that have to be met before moving onto the next level. Throughout the dance season, instructors will be observing and evaluating students looking to see if they have accomplished all that is necessary to move onto the next level.

18. How long have you been open and is your staff certified to teach dance?
All About Dance opened its doors to the public in 1993 and we have been successfully teaching students ever since. The instructors are all well-trained and highly qualified. Many of the studio’s instructors have or are in the process obtaining a college degree in the art of dance. They attend many workshops every year to stay educated on the latest teaching techniques.