Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when should I buy my child/s shoes for class?
Your child’s teacher will let you know the exact type of shoe and where to purchase for recital. In the meantime, your child should have any proper shoe (tap shoe, ballet shoe, etc.) for class. These can be purchased at any dance boutique or stores like Walmart, Payless or Target.
What should my child wear to dance class?
Your child should wear flexible, form fitting, comfortable dance attire such as leotards, tights, dance shorts, sports bras, cami tops, etc. to class.
If my child misses a class in the month, do I still pay the full tuition amount?
Yes, you are required to pay the full month even if your child misses a class. You may notify the studio office and make a request for your child to attend another comparable class to make up for the missed class.
When and where is the end of season dance recital?
Our dance recital will be held at a local venue, usually a high school, in June. The exact date and location will be announced at a future date.
Is there a cost to participate in the dance recital?
Yes, there is a recital fee which covers the rental of the venue, insurance premiums and other administrative costs and is due by all dancers. One ticket is included in this price. All other tickets will need to be purchased separately. The exact recital fee amount and due date is listed in the current procedures and policies.
How much are the individual tickets for the dance recital?
The exact amount for adult and children tickets is listed in the current procedures and policies.
When do the tickets go on sale for the dance recital?
Tickets for the dance recital go on sale in the spring. Please check the current procedure polices for the exact date.
Do the dancers or parents need to purchase tickets for the dance recital?
Dancers in the recital show do not need to purchase a ticket. All other audience members need to have a ticket to enter the viewing auditorium. Children 4 and under are free. One ticket is included in the recital fee.
What if we are not available for the dance recital date and my child cannot participate?
When the recital date is announced and your child is unable to participate, please notify the studio office as soon as possible. Your child will still be able to come to all future classes and practices and will be included in all associated activities.
Do parents get to watch the practices?
In order for our teachers to have the dancers full attention, we do not allow parents to watch during the classes. We do have a couple of scheduled parent watch weeks where all parents are invited to watch their child’s class. Please refer to the current procedures and policies for these dates.
How do I register my child for dance?
Registration is easy! You may register online or you may stop by the studio during evening hours and register in person.
How much does it cost for my child to dance?
Tuition varies per dancer. Classes start at $50 per month and go up depending on how many classes/hours a dancer takes. We do offer multi-class discounts as well as sibling discounts. All tuition is due the 1st of the month. We do apply late fees starting after the 5th of each month on any unpaid late balances.
There is a registration fee due when you sign your child up as well as a costume deposit due in September and October with the balance due in November. There is also a recital fee to help cover costs associated with our year end recital show. Please see our current procedures and policies for more pricing information.
How much are costumes and when is the payment due?
Costumes vary in price. For our recreational dancers, we keep our costumes as reasonable as possible. The pre-company and company costumes are sometimes a little more. In order to help with a large balance due at one time, we ask for costume deposits in September and October with the balance due in November.
When does the dance season start?
Our new fall dance season starts in September, the day after Labor Day, and goes for 10 months into the following June.
What if it’s past September, can I still register?
Yes, of course you may still register as long as space is available in the class. We accept new enrollees all year long but please be advised that costumes for recital need to be ordered by December/January to ensure they arrive in time for our June recital.
What ages do we teach?
Our classes start at age 2 (potty-trained) through age 18. We offer tiny tot, beginner and intermediate ability classes.
I’m not sure if my child would like dance, can my child try out a class before registering?
Yes, if you are not sure how your child will do in a dance class, you may call and schedule a free class to see if it is a right fit for your dancer before committing.
What types and style of dance do we offer?
Our studio offers a variety of genres and class length to fit your dancer. For our recreational dancers, we have ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop classes. We have kinder-combo classes and we are also offering new style classes – hip hop flip flop and a tiny tot twirl program.
For our older or more advanced children, we offer the same genres as above plus contemporary. We also have technique classes for dancers who really want to better their abilities.
Class lengths vary between 30 minutes up to 1 ½ hours.
For the competitive dancer, our studio has a pre-company and a full company line. Please contact our studio for more information or to schedule a try out.
Do we offer private lessons or solos?
Yes, our studio offers privates or solos. The dancer must be enrolled in a group of the same genre of dance in order to do a private. There is additional costs including yearly studio fees, choreography fees and teacher costs. Please contact the studio office for more information including teacher availability and pricing.
What happens if there is inclement weather?
Should inclement bad weather happen and our studio closes, we send out an email alerting all families. Our studio normally follows both Charles and St. Mary’s counties and will cancel classes when they close or cancel afterschool activities.
What if I need to withdraw my child from dance?
If the need arises and you need to withdraw your child from dance, you may do so with 30 days written notice. After the notice, we will remove the dancer and monthly payments. Unless previously stated, all pre-paid fees are non-refundable.
Why should I put my child in dance?
Dance is a wonderful way for your child to show their personality and to express their feelings and emotions. It is a great way to have fun and be a part of a healthier lifestyle. Have your child come try out a class to see if dance is a right fit for them.
Still have a question?
Please call our studio office for more assistance! 301-884-9717
What should I bring to class?
Your dancer should arrive to class with their proper shoes and dance attire along with a positive attitude. Hair should be pulled back away from their face. Dance bags and water bottles are allowed.
What are the available payment options?
You may pay by cash, check, or Visa and MasterCard at the studio or you may pay online in our parent portal site. You may also sign up for automatic ePayments by filling out an authorization form and turning it into our office.
Do we offer a competition line?
Yes, we offer a pre-company and a full company line. These competition lines require special long term and financial commitments to join such as company attire, in-house workshops and intensives, conventions, competitions and a national competition. This is a great way to become a part of a close knit dance family and to have exciting opportunities to challenge and broaden your dance passion.
What sets Power Explosion apart from other studios in our area?
There are many reasons that make Power Explosion a wonderful place to bring you child. Our goal is to introduce and expose our dancers to all genres and dance styles. We work with our students to improve technique and strive to build well rounded dancers. We have a family friendly environment and our classes are structured and age appropriate. We offer a fun and positive atmosphere where our dancers can be creative and shine. We pride ourselves in having talented experienced teachers and a clean safe studio where our students can learn and grow. We thank you and are honored you are a part of our dance family.