Dance/Cheerleading

Parent Tot

Ages 12 months-3 years

Children explore movement and music with the creativity of dance. They also learn about rhythm and musical concepts and develop trust and confidence while dancing and moving. Parents assist children.

Tiny Ballet

Ages 3 years

For dancers who are ready to go beyond the parent tot class. A fun class featuring favorite pre-school music and a variety of dance styles. Parents will not be in the room with students.

Mini Ballet and Acro; Mini Ballet and Tap

Ages 3-5 years

Mini dancers will be learning flexibility, motor skills, and counting while being introduced to the elements of ballet and acro. Basic tumbling skills will be introduced to allow athletes to gain strength and body awareness. Dancers will gain confidence as they learn how to dance to the beat of the music and understand how to follow directions and class etiquette within a structured classroom environment.

Mini Cheer

Ages 3-5 years

This cheerleading class is for minis who want to learn cheerleading. The skills learned cover the basics of cheer, jumps, motions, and basic tumbling.

Mini Hip Hop

Ages 3-5 years

A mini version of our youth Hip Hop class. Learn to dance like some of today's hottest singers. This class pops, bounces, and moves to today's top clean music!

Attire

Comfortable clothing with no buttons or zippers. Clean tennis shoes or jazz shoes are recommended, but students may dance in bare feet. No street shoes allowed in the dance room.

Ballet shoes are recommended. Tap shoes are required. Leotards are preferred but not required.

Make-Ups

We do not offer make-up classes. Please plan to attend the sessions you register for.

Refunds

• Refund requested 5 business days or more before activity: Fee paid minus $5 service charge.
• Refund requested between 5 business days before the activity and the first day of the session: Fee paid minus initial class fee and $5 service charge.
• Activity canceled by Apex PRD: 100% refund.
• Refund requested after the first day of the session: No refund.

Apex is thrilled to announce that we will be partnering with Full Circle Dance beginning this fall. We believe this partnership will further our vision of serving our greater community by providing accessible and impactful dance education. Here is some basic information about the program:

FCD Mission

Full Circle Dance is dedicated to providing our community the highest quality dance education in a joyful and engaging atmosphere. FCD believes that the art of dance is a uniquely valuable medium for fostering holistic learning and development. They strive to empower and inspire children through the fine arts, nurturing the individual artistry of each child.

Ballet

Experience the harmony of music and movement through the art of Ballet! Our ballet classes develop and refine excellent dance technique while also capturing the artistry and vibrancy of classical ballet.

Jazz Funk

Jazz Funk is an upbeat and exhilarating form of dance that combines hip hop, soul, and groove with jazz technique. Classes include stretching, strengthening, skill development followed by expressive and innovative choreography.

Full Circle Dance Program Guidelines

Our full year program is a dance season consisting of 4 quarters that will culminate in an end of the year performance on May 14, 2022.

• Curriculum is progressive and based on a 32 week enrollment
• Enrollment is considered ongoing. This means you do not have to re-enroll each quarter.
• You will stay enrolled from quarter-to-quarter unless you submit a written drop notice prior to each quarter’s drop date.
• The end of the year Showcase is not mandatory and does require an additional fee.

Enrollment Quarters

Open registration for each quarter begins approximately 4 weeks prior to its start. Dancers can enroll anytime, even after a quarter has begun! Tuition will be prorated according to the start date. Because our classes are progressive, registration for our full year programs will close on February 15, 2022.

• Quarter 1: September 7-October 30
• Quarter 2: November 1-December 18
• Quarter 3: January 3-February 26
• Quarter 4: February 28-April 30
• Showcase Intensive: May 2-May 14

Tuition

• Tuition is due at the time of enrollment.
• Currently enrolled dancers will receive an invoice 4 weeks prior to the start of the next quarter. Payment will be due 2 weeks prior to the start of the next quarter. Dancers with past due balances will be dropped from the program and forfeit their spot in class.

Showcase Fees 

• Showcase fee is $115 per student due February 1
• Students in more than one class will pay an additional $10 for extra costume pieces
• May tuition will be $34 due April 4. This covers 2-weeks of classes dedicated to Showcase rehearsal
• Showcase fees include the following
  • Dancewear/costume for the performance
  • Showcase Venue and associated expenses
  • Showcase admission is free for friends and family

Refunds

• Refund requested 5 days before the first day of the quarter: 50% refund
• Refund requested fewer than 5 days before the first day of the quarter: No refund
• Activity canceled by Apex PRD or FCD: 100% refund.
• In the case of unexpected illness, accident or other extenuating circumstances, refunds will be issued for the remainder of the quarter on a case by case basis

Drop Procedure

• Dancers wishing to drop enrollment must fill out the FDC Drop Form a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the start of the next quarter.
• Dancers who do not complete the form will be automatically enrolled in the next quarter.
• Drop Form Due Dates:
  • Quarter 2: October 18
  • Quarter 3: December 20
  • Quarter 4: February 14

Parent Observation 

With the success of our dancers in mind, parents are not permitted in the studio during class. The larger studio has a viewing room where parents may observe classes. We will host a parent observation day for the last 10 minutes of class on the last day of each quarter.

Make-Ups

• Consistent attendance is imperative to the growth and success of your student. We do not offer make-up classes for absences. We encourage you to do your best to ensure your child attends every class with his/her designated group.
• In the event that classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, a makeup class will be scheduled within two weeks of the cancellation.

Dance Attire

Pre-Primary Combo 

• Hair should be pulled back
• Easy to move in, fitted clothing. For example, tights, leggings, fitted shirt, leotard
• Ballet shoes
• Tap shoes

Ballet Attire

• Hair should be pulled back in a bun
• Leotard (cut and color are optional)
• Ballet skirts are permitted but not required
• Pink or black tights
• Ballet shoes

Jazz Funk

• Hair should be pulled back off of the face
• Easy to move in, fitted clothing. For example, tights, leggings, fitted shirt, leotard
• Bring both jazz shoe and sneakers

Cheerleading

Ages 5-10 years

This cheerleading class is for youth who want to learn cheerleading. The skills learned cover the basics of cheer, jumps, motions, basic tumbling, and stunting.

Adult Dance

• Tap Dancing
• Broadway Dancing
• Social Dance
• Zumba
• Line Dancing