General Information
Classes meet once a week at scheduled time
As taxpayers, Davenport Residents receive at 20% discount.
Classes
Dance classes will be held in the Nighswander Theatre building, lower level in our largest dance studios.
Tumbling classes will be held in Cottage 10. Sign in will take place in the lower level lobby of the cottage.
A Parent/Guardian must sign their child in and out.
What is appropriate dance attire?
The following dance attire is required for all classes and can be purchased locally or online. (There are no color requirements on dance apparel)
- All hair must be pulled back.
- Ballet: Leotard, tights (suggested color: Pink), dance skirt/shorts OR Form fitting top, dance pants/leggings, tights. Shoes: pink or black leather/canvas ballet shoes. No house shoes or fabric soles.
- Jazz: Leotard and/or form fitting top, Dance pants/leggings, tights (suggested color: Tan) Shoes: black/tan leather jazz shoes.
- Tap: Leotard and/or form fitting top, dance pants/leggings, tights (suggested color: Tan). Shoes: Black/tan tap shoes.
- Hip Hop: Loose fitting and comfortable clothing; dance/athletic pants and athletic top. Avoid restricting clothing such as denim. Shoes: black jazz shoes or clean tennis shoes with socks.
- Poms: Leotard and/or athletic comfortable top, dance/athletic pants/shorts, tights (suggested color: Tan); Shoes: black/tan jazz shoes.
- Lyrical: Comfortable clothing - athletic top/flowy top, leggings/capris, leotard & tights (suggested color: tan & footless). Shoes: Ballet shoes, Foot Undeez, or Barefoot.
- Tumbling - Leotard/unitard, shorts/leggings (optional) - Layers are welcome such as form fitting tops/sweaters, but will need to be taken off after warm ups to avoid tangling when performing skills. Shoes: Bare feet – no tights or socks. Avoid any baggy clothes, leotards with attached skirts, and jewelry.
Where can I buy dance attire?
Locally:
- Dancewear Place - 6632 Northwest Blvd, Davenport, IA 52806 (Currently available for online or call in orders. Curbside pickup or mail delivery options.)
- Walmart & Target - For little ones, Target and Walmart carry leotards and skirts. Walmart occasionally carries some leather sole ballet shoes.
- Once Upon A Child - 2112 E Kimberly Rd #110B, Davenport, IA 52807. (Lightly used leotards and dance shoes often available. Typically smaller child sizes.)
Online:
- Curtain Call - Link will take you to our own store where we have selected attire that follows our guidelines. Use this as inspiration or buy from the store. Orders can be mailed to your address! (A small portion of the proceeds will go towards the DJT Dance program.)
- Password: DJTDance2011
- Discount Dance - This site has many attire options at great prices.
- Amazon - Many dance attire items apply for 2-day Prime delivery.
What are the different dance levels?
Ages 3-4: These classes teach basic steps and terminology. Focus is on learning fundamentals, classroom etiquette, and having fun!
Beginning (Ages 5-6): Students continue learning the fundamentals with added skills and difficulty.
Ages 7-9 / 10+: Students learn basic dance terminology and clarify technique. Class structure includes warmups, exercises centre/at the barre, across the floor skills/combinations, and working on choreography. All classes include dance combinations designed especially to build core basics. No previous dance experience required.
Intermediate/Advanced (Ages 9+ - Teacher Recommended): For the student who is ready for more complicated technique and combination work. More rigorous classroom training will generate a stronger and more confident dancer. By teacher recommendation only.