Class Tuition Information:  

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Dress Code Requirements:  

All required shoes and tights (and more) can be purchased onsite at The Dance Closet located inside Studio VIE!

 

Dress Code Requirements:  Please note the shoe requirements for each class.  These will be the required shoes and considered part of the costume for the holiday show and spring recital.

 

All students should bring a water bottle to class that is clearly labeled with their name.

 

• All students must have hair secured away from the face and off of the shoulders.

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• My Mini & Me, 2-3 year old, 3-4 year old, 4-5 year old, 5-7 year old and 7-10 year old Classes:

  • Ballet: Pink ballet shoes, dancewear that is fitted and not distracting

  • Tap: Black tap shoes (Velcro strap fastener preferred), dancewear that is fitted and not distracting

  • Jazz (5-7 and 7-10 year old only): Tan slip on leather jazz shoes, dancewear that is fitted and not distracting

  • Tumbling/Acro: Bare legs/feet preferred (tights okay for beginning level add-on tumbling classes), dancewear that is fitted and not distracting

  • Hip Hop: Comfortable active wear and clean tennis shoes or tan slip on leather jazz shoes

  • Lyrical: Tan slip on leather jazz shoes, dancewear that is fitted and not distracting

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• Boys:

  • Ballet: Comfortable active wear (preferably jazz pants or shorts) and black ballet shoes

  • Tap:  Comfortable active wear and black, full sole, lace up tap shoes

  • Jazz: Comfortable active wear and black slip on leather jazz shoes

  • Tumbling/Acro: Comfortable active wear and bare feet

  • Hip Hop: Comfortable active wear and clean tennis shoes

  • Lyrical: Comfortable active wear and black slip on leather jazz shoes

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• Leveled Classes:

  • Ballet and Pointe: Pink split sole ballet shoes (canvas or leather) and/or professionally fitted pointe shoes (with instructor permission only), pink tights, leotard, hair in a bun or securely pulled away from face and off shoulders

  • Technique Classes: Fitted dance wear (no loose fitting warm up garments), jazz shoes, dance paws/half shoes or bare feet (at teacher’s discretion)

  • Lyrical/Contemporary: Fitted dance wear, tan leather jazz shoes, dance paws/half shoes or bare feet (tan leather jazz shoes will be required for recital)

  • Jazz Styles/Hip Hop/Musical Theater: Fitted dance wear, tan leather jazz shoes (for jazz), clean tennis shoes (for hip hop), tan heeled character shoes and/or tan leather jazz shoes (for musical theater)

  • Tap: Dance wear (please no extra long pants), lace up, black, full sole leather tap shoes

  • Tumbling/Acro:  Fitted leotards or activewear tops and fitted shorts, bare legs and feet

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Attendance Policy

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Missed classes are not refunded, but may be made up at any time.  Please contact your teacher or email contact@studioviedance.com for appropriate make up class times.

 

Payment Policy

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We accept all major credit cards for class payments or retail purchases.  All tuition payments will be automatically deducted online through our parent portal using the payment method on file. Email contact@studioviedance.com with any questions regarding payments or payment methods.

 

Auto billing is required for monthly or semester payment plans​

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• Trial and Walk In Classes:​  The first trial is free. All dancers must be registered in our system prior to trialing. Please set up a trial class through e-mail at contact@studioviedance.com or call/text at 417-340-7279. All other classes must be paid in advance.

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Studio VIE Conduct Policies

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• No food or drink (including gum) is allowed in the dance classrooms.  Closed water bottles are the only exception.  Please keep all food and drinks in the lobby.

• No cell phones allowed in classrooms.  If a student needs to keep a cell phone available for emergency reasons, he or she may store it in a bag or give it to a teacher to hold through class.

• No toys in the classroom.

• Parents and visitors should remain in the lobby during class times to avoid distractions and interruptions.  Students should remember to be respectful outside of classrooms during breaks to avoid loud interruptions for classes in progress. We have a closed class policy for the safety of our students and faculty.

• Conversations and language use in the lobby, student lounge and classrooms should be appropriate for a family environment.  This applies to all students, parents, and guests.  If you have questions or concerns about the studio classes or policies, please discuss those directly with the owners.

 

Liability Waiver

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All participants must sign a liability waiver.  All activities at Studio VIE (including fitness classes, dance classes, CLI studios and social events) are “at your own risk” participation.  Studio VIE, or any of their instructors, owners or affiliates are not liable for accidents or injuries incurred by participants.

 

Recital Dates and Policies

 

We will host our Holiday Extravaganza showcase on Saturday, December 12, 2026. All dancers will have an opportunity to perform in this fun family event. More information will be released closer to the event.

 

Our spring recitals will be held June 11-13, 2027 at Republic High School.  More information will be provided as we near the performance date. Participation in our spring recital is optional, but highly recommended for all students in performance classes.

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Our La Vie Dance Company will have their annual Company Showcases on Sunday, June 13, 2027.

 

Spring recital dress rehearsals will be held during classes in spring once we receive costumes. Parents will receive information about alterations or embellishments that need to be made following this dress rehearsal. Dress rehearsal information will be provided in the spring semester.

 

All dance classes will learn material to be presented at recital. Technique classes do not perform in the recital. 

 

Company members will perform selected competitive pieces during recital and will use costuming from competition. Company may be asked to purchase pieces to be used for an opening number or finale.  Company members in leveled classes have the option to perform only company routines or purchase costumes and perform with their classes.

 

Recital Fees

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Costume fees vary per class and are due in January/February.  Please budget $80-$130 depending on what class(es) your child is enrolled in. Costume fees cover the cost of the costume, embellishments, props, as well as a recital t-shirt for your dancer.

 

Recital fees will be due in April.  Budget around $90 per student and $45 per additional student in the same household for recital fee. Recital Fees cover the cost of the theater rental and labor during the shows.

 

With your paid recital fee, you will receive a discount code for $30 off your recital tickets and a digital video of the entire show provided to your email address on file. Additional tickets may be purchased at a later date and this information will be provided in the spring semester via email.

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