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Academy Information

Dress Code

Dress Code

Dance Attire Graded Technique AP 1 & 2/ JR 1 & 2/ SR 1 & SR 2

Ballet Attire Girls

  • Modest Black Leotard - no mesh, multiple straps, lace, low back, or tummies exposed. (Basic Tank, Cami, Mock Neck, 3/4 sleeve allowed.)

  • Ballet Pink Tights- tights must be worn under the leotard and in shoes

  • Ballet Pink Shoes

*Dancers of color may choose to wear skin-toned/shoes or pink tights and shoes. 

  • Ballet Black Skirt Required

  • Nude Leotard for performances

  • Hair in a secure bun

Modern Attire Girls

  • Modest Black Leotard - no mesh, multiple straps, lace, low back, or tummies exposed.

  • Black jazz pants or black shorts over tights

  • Bare feet​

     

Ballet Attire Boys

  • Slim Black Pants

  • Fitted White or Black Shirt

  • Black Ballet Shoes

  • Black Socks

  • Proper Undergarments​

Dance Attire Recreational Division

Pre-Ballet 

  • Pink Leotard

  • Ballet Pink Tights - tights must be worn under the leotard and in shoes 

  • Ballet Pink Ballet Shoes

*Dancers of color may choose to wear skin-toned/shoes or pink tights and shoes. 

  • Ballet Skirt Optional (Color of leotard)

  • Hair in a secure bun

 

16+/Adult 

  • Any Opaque color Leotard or comfortable clothing.

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Hip Hop

  • Comfortable clothing, no tummies exposed when arms raised

  • Clean indoor tennis shoes brought with you (black high-top converse needed for showcase)

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Jazz/Tap

  • Black leotard, pants /shorts over a leotard

  • Black jazz/tap shoes

Ballet A through Teen 

  • Modest Opaque Black Leotard

  • Ballet Pink Tights - tights must be worn under the leotard and in shoes 

  • Ballet Pink Ballet Shoes 

*Dancers of color may choose to wear skin-toned/shoes or pink tights and shoes. 

  • Ballet Skirt (Color of leotard)

  • Hair in a secure bun

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Recreational Boys 

  • Slim Black Pant

  • Fitted White or Black Shirt

  • Black Ballet Shoes

  • Black Socks​

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Special Needs 

  • Comfortable clothing

  • Pink Ballet shoes

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Six-Week Mini Session

  • Preschool follows Pre-Ballet above

  • Adults comfortable, active wear.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and Fees

Yearly tuition may be paid in full by  to receive a 5% discount, or payments may be broken down into 9 payments September-May.

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Graded Technique tuition is based on the number of class hours. At a minimum, students will be charged based on the number of classes required per level to participate in the Ensemble and/or Showcase.

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Male students will receive a scholarship to attend ballet classes free of charge. Summer classes are free if registered for the Ensemble for the upcoming season. 

2025-26 Ensemble

  • AP1 & 2 Ballet: $200 fee by Sept 30. $250 on/after Oct. 1.

  • JR 1 & 2 Ballet: $350 fee by June 30. $400 on/after July 1.

  • SR 1& 2 Ballet: $350 fee by June 30. $400 on/after July 1. 

*Additional classes/hours may be calculated under Tuition above.

​Recreational Tuition

  • All 45-60 min classes are $65/month

  • Drop-in rate $20

Graded Technique Students (AP-SR) are welcome to take drop-in classes:

  • One hour $20

  • 1.5 hours $25

  • 1.75 hours $30

  • 2 hours $35

Dance Fees & Details

Rental Fees

Studio Rental Fee:

  • All studio rental requests must be emailed to swhidance2715@gmail.com. 

  • All transactions will be paid through the portal and not directly to HIS Staff (Checks may be paid to Hearts In Step.)

  • Rentals/Privates must be scheduled at least a week in advance. 

  • Audition Package: $200 

The package includes 2 hours in the studio with photo, video recording/editing, and any choreography necessary for auditions. Any additional studio time will be charged as a private lesson.

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All School Mini Storybook Ballet (Showcase) Participation Fee:

  • Level AP1-SR 2 Saturday Showcase Choreography Class:  $40

*Students will automatically be enrolled in the Showcase Choreography Class at the time of enrollment in the GT Division.

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Costume Fees

  • 30 minute Recreational classes - $40-$80

  • 45 min+classes - $80 

  • AP 1 - SR2 Choreography Classes:  $80

This fee will be automatically charged on January 2. Any payment received after will be an additional $10. 

Private Lessons Fee

Private lessons with any current 2025-2026 HIS Staff 

  • Individual Private lessons are $65 for one hour for any of our studios.

  • Semi-Private (2 individuals) $95 split between the 2 students 

  • For every added individual - $10

  • A desk staff member must be present during a private lesson. If a lesson is scheduled outside of normal studio hours, an extra $12 will be charged to the dancer's account. 

Accounts will be charged for any missed private lesson unless the instructor is given a 24-hour notice, or arrangements have been made to reschedule. 

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Registration Fees

  • Fall Registration: $30 per family

  • Summer Registration: $10 per family if not currently registered.

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New Student Placement/Evaluation Fee: $25​

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Male Recreational Students will receive a scholarship to attend ballet classes free of charge (summer classes excluded.) Ballet Combo classes may be taken at a 50% discount.

Scholarship Information

Scholarships

We desire that every student has the opportunity to dance. Through fundraising efforts, we can offer financial assistance to families in need. The following scholarships are available:

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1. The Rizzo Scholarship: In honor of our former bookkeeper, Jeannine Rizzo, this scholarship will be awarded to 3 Special Needs students per year. There is 1 full scholarship available that will cover 100% of tuition for 1 class per year and 2 scholarships that cover 50%.
 
2. The JoElla Scholarship: This scholarship was created to remind the Biblical mandate to care for the Widow and the Orphan.  Anyone who has lost a spouse or is fostering a child may apply for this scholarship.  There are 2 scholarships that cover 50% of 1 (60) recreational class. 


3. Graded Technique Scholarship: Awarded to 4 Graded Technique students per year. Financial awards are given based on family needs and funds available.  
 
4. HIS Kids Scholarship: Awarded to 2 Recreational students 6 years and older per year and is a needs-based scholarship that will cover 50% of tuition for (1) 60-minute recreational class

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Scholarship requests must be submitted by August 15.

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Outreach

Outreach Opportunities

All School Showcase- Mini Storybook Ballet - May 8 & 9

Every HIS Dance Academy student has an opportunity to share the message of Christ through dance.  Our year-end May Showcase is based upon our Bible theme for the year and is woven throughout the dances. It's more than just another recital! For specific student details and instructions: 2025 Read more...

 

HIS Dance Ensemble

The HIS Dance Ensemble is designed for dancers who desire to intentionally develop their artistic and performance abilities (in addition to their technical abilities) through participating in a professional-scale Ballet. Ensemble dancers have increased time commitment during the school year and summer, including rehearsals outside of technique class. Ensemble placement is decided by a dancer’s level, not age. 

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  •      Senior Ensemble: Level SR 1 & SR 2 

  •      Junior Ensemble: Level JR 1 & JR 2 

  •      Apprentice Level: AP1 & AP 2 

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Outreach Performance Group

HIS Students are always encouraged to take dance back to their home church. 

When the studio is presented with requests or special events, our Outreach dancers, who have been part of the "Outreach Class," are sent out into the community.

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God's Girls, our Special Needs dancers, have the option of participating in Outreach events throughout the year.​​

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