OUR CLASSES
Our basic class is a combination of ballet and tap
The dance year runs from September-May
TODDLER MOMMY AND ME
- ages 15 months-36 months
- half an hour class
- meets once a week
- two payment options monthly or by semester
- $40/month or $160/Fall Semester $200/Spring Semester
BEGINNING LEVEL
- ages 5-6 (as of Sept.1)
- forty-five minute class
- meets once a week
- same price as Preschool
PRESCHOOL
- ages 2-4 (as of Sept. 1)
- forty-five minute class
- meets once a week
- two payment options monthly or by semester
- $45/month or $180/Fall Semester $225/Spring Semester
ELEMENTARY-ADVANCED
- placed by level not age
- forty-five minute class
- meets once a week
- same price as Preschool
TUITION POLICIES
Tuition is a flat fee regardless of days missed by Holidays, snow cancellations, or student's absence. You may make up your lesson by attending another class of the same level. Sign up for make up times is done through your teacher
We only accept checks or money orders at the studio. Online payments are accepted through our website.
If you are paying by the month and miss a payment, there is a $5 late fee. Monthly payments are due your first lesson of each month.
Our dance year runs from September to May.
You are welcome to pay by the month. A student may quit at anytime. However there are no refunds. If the student decides to return later in the dance year, a re-enrollment payment will be due of $45.
DRESS CODE
Students in the toddler-beginning levels can wear a leotard of any color, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and tan buckled tap shoes. Skirts, ballet wrap sweaters, and tutus are optional.
All other levels must wear a solid dark leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and tan buckled tap shoes. Ballet sweater, leg warmers, and skirts are optional, but must be approved by your teacher.
No street clothes are to be worn in class (shorts, pants, t-shirts, oversized sweaters etc) A student will not be permitted to dance if they are not following this rule. They will be asked to sit and observe class.
Dance supplies can be ordered through us at the Open House or can be purchased elsewhere. We recommend Kinney Dancewear (2423 E. 62nd Street) where they have on file our recommendations.
DISCOUNTS
The third sibling in dance recieves a $15 discount off each month for each of his/her classes.
If a student takes more than once a week, each additional class is discounted $15 a month.
*For example: 1 hour and 15 minute classes are regularly $55 a month, but if it is your second class it will only be $40. So if you take two pointe classes your total for the month would be $95. $55 pointe class at regular cost + $40 pointe class at a discount. If you take one combo and one pointe class your total would be $85. $45 for the combo + $40 for the discounted pointe class.
POINTE & TECHNIQUE CLASSES
Tippy Toes offers an all ballet class that strictly focuses on ballet technique and/or pointe work. In order to participate a student must be currently enrolled in a technique/pointe or combo class at our studio. Technique classes (for grade school ages) are 45 minutes in length and cost $45/month. Pointe Classes (for 6th graders or older) are 1 hour and 15 minutes in length and cost $55/month. However remember your second class is always discounted at Tippy Toes. See the Discount paragraph above.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE SIGN UP!
Most of our classes are full. We will continue to update the site to reflect which classes have openings. Even though we have begun our season, we are still accepting new students. However the class choices are limited.
Below are the class choices for the 2011-2012 dance year (which lasts from September-May) that still have openings.
When contacting through the contact button, let us know the following:
1. Your child's name and date of birth
2. Your email address and phone number
3. Your first and second choice for a class
We will respond to all emails in the order in which we received them, so do not hesitate to send a class request today.
We have combined both studios into one new location. See the Newsletter page for more details.
CLASS CHOICES LEFT
These are the only classes with openings left for the remainder of our dance "year".
Mommy and Me
Friday 11:00am
Miss Ashley
Miss AshleySaturday 1:00pm Miss Erin
These are existing mommy and me classes that have already ordered their costumes for the show. There may be a chance we can send in a late order for an extra cost if you are interested. Recital is optional.
Preschool
Tuesday 10:30am Miss Karen
Miss KarenWednesday 11:00 Miss Karen
These are existing preschool classes who have already ordered their costumes. It may be possible to try to send in a late order for an extra cost. The recital is optional.
Beginning
Wednesday 7:30pm Miss Valerie
This is an existing class that has already ordered their costumes. It may be possible to send in a late order for an extra cost if interested.
**Brand New Class Starting January 21
for new students ages 3-5
(If your child is 2 and under please see "mommy and me" times above)
Saturday 2:00
This class may still have the opportunity to perform a dance in the recital.
In the past we have tried to have costumes home made to allow the new Saturday class to perform a number in the spring recital.
Indianapolis Youth Ballet Company
Technique Classes (for grade school ages)
Saturday 12:30pmMiss Ashley
Miss AshleyPointe Classes (must be in 6th grade or older)
Monday 7:15pmMiss U Qin Advanced
Miss U Qin AdvancedTuesday 7:15pmMiss Pam
Miss PamTuesday 7:30pmMiss U Qin
Miss U QinFriday 4:00pmMiss Pam Advanced
Miss Pam AdvancedSaturday 1:20pmMiss Ashley
Miss Ashley Saturday 2:40pm Miss Ashley Principals/Soloists
Additional Classes
Special Needs Class
Tuesday 5:30pmMiss Kim
Miss KimAdult Class
Friday 8:15pmMiss Kim
Miss KimReleve Dance Ensemble Classes
Wednesday 3:15pm Miss Ashley
Friday 4:15pm Miss Scharmaine
Miss ScharmaineSaturday 3:15pm Miss Ashley
IN THE CLASSROOM
Tippy Toes offers the parents a chance to watch each and every class.
One seat per student is provided for a visitor in each class.
These seats are in the same room as the dancers. Half walls were specially built for Tippy Toes to separate the dance floor from the observation area. Many of our younger students feel most comfortable in this setting and we believe that the whole experience should be just as fun for the parents as it is for the kids. Many of our parents treasure the moments spent in the dance room.
With this privilege we ask that parents consider the following.
We should only have one teacher in the room. Parents coaching from the observation seats is not appropriate. We ask that parents keep their voices down so that the class will not be disrupted. If a parent truly needs to say something to his/her child, it would be best if they quietly call the child over and whisper the message.
Additional guests may watch the class through windows. They are always open.
Approximate Classroom Size:
9 students- Mommy & Me and Preschool Class
10 students- Beginning & Elementary I Class
12 students- Elementary II - Advanced Class
15-20 students- IYBC Class
Sweet Endings!
At the end of each class, students are offered a small treat to reward them for a job well done. To help with this we ask that parents donate one bag of treats sometime during the dance year. A small bag of Tootsie Rolls or Dum Dum Suckers are the most common donations. If your child has allergies please inform your teacher at the first class.
Tippy Toes Performances
Each dance year ends with a great celebration!
Our recitals (usually scheduled for the last of May or beginning of June) are the highlight of the year for the students.
Costumes are ordered in December. An average costume costs $60. Preschool and above classes order two costumes: one for ballet and one for tap. The ballet dance will include multiple classes on the stage as a production number, while each class has their own tap number. Mommy and Me students only participate in a ballet dance for the show. Additional items to be purchased include tights, hats, gloves etc. A fundraiser is held each fall to help parents with these costs. A recital fee of $45 per family is collected in the spring to offset the cost of the auditorium rental, back drops, special effects, props etc.
Attendance at the dress rehearsal is mandatory if a student wants to participate. Family vacations are unexcused. Dates for the dress rehearsal and recital will be posted before December so a parent will know whether or not to order the costumes.
Parents minds can rest at ease. Our costuming and song choices are always age appropriate. We really strive to maintain a family friendly atmosphere. You can invite your family and friends to our show with confidence, knowing that everything will be tasteful and age appropriate.
Recitals are optional for Mommy and Me and Preschool Classes, but highly recommended.
We love our shows and think you will also!
Come join the fun and let the memories begin!
5135 Commerce Square Drive Indianapolis, IN
