FAQ's
Do you have questions about The Movement Center?
Do you have questions about The Movement Center?
Find some of your answers here!
Find some of your answers here!
Where are you located?
Where are you located?
The Movement Center is located in Kaimuki on the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i. Our studio is above Pipeline Bakery in the Franklin Variety Building. Our address is 1215 Center Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816. Click the map for directions.
The Movement Center is located in Kaimuki on the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i. Our studio is above Pipeline Bakery in the Franklin Variety Building. Our address is 1215 Center Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816. Click the map for directions.
The entrance to the building is directly behind the Bank of Hawaii. As you are coming up Center Street, it will be the first driveway to your right. Look for the sign that says "Franklin Variety Building." Enter through the door next to Nervous Water Fly Fishers store.
The entrance to the building is directly behind the Bank of Hawaii. As you are coming up Center Street, it will be the first driveway to your right. Look for the sign that says "Franklin Variety Building." Enter through the door next to Nervous Water Fly Fishers store.
Where can I park?
Where can I park?
Parking is available across Center Street in the upper parking lot next to the Bank of Hawaii parking lot. There is free one hour parking in this lot when visiting the Franklin Variety building. DO NOT park in the spaces in the Franklin Building driveway as they are all reserved.
Parking is available across Center Street in the upper parking lot next to the Bank of Hawaii parking lot. There is free one hour parking in this lot when visiting the Franklin Variety building. DO NOT park in the spaces in the Franklin Building driveway as they are all reserved.
How do I register myself or my child for classes.
How do I register myself or my child for classes.
Visit our Registration page, create a user account, then go to the Parent Portal and select classes and arrange payment.
Visit our Registration page, create a user account, then go to the Parent Portal and select classes and arrange payment.
What is your Refund Policy?
What is your Refund Policy?
Tuition will be refunded as follows:
Tuition will be refunded as follows:
- Before first class: 100%
- Before first class: 100%
- Immediately after first class: the cost of a single class will be deducted from the refund amount.
- Immediately after first class: the cost of a single class will be deducted from the refund amount.
- TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER THE SECOND WEEK OF CLASS.
- TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER THE SECOND WEEK OF CLASS.
What is your Dress Code?
What is your Dress Code?
I've never danced before. Is it too late to start?
I've never danced before. Is it too late to start?
It is never too late to begin dancing. Studies show that dance is an excellent exercise for the body and the brain at any age. Fulfill your life-long dream and join a class today!
It is never too late to begin dancing. Studies show that dance is an excellent exercise for the body and the brain at any age. Fulfill your life-long dream and join a class today!
Is my son / daughter too young to dance?
Is my son / daughter too young to dance?
At TMC we have classes for ages 3 and up. The earlier children are exposed to movement and music, the more brain pathways are created, helping to create smarter children.
At TMC we have classes for ages 3 and up. The earlier children are exposed to movement and music, the more brain pathways are created, helping to create smarter children.
Do I get a discount if I enroll more than one child?
Do I get a discount if I enroll more than one child?
We offer a multiple class discount. Every class after the first class is discounted by 10%. It is not dependent on multiple students enrolled.
We offer a multiple class discount. Every class after the first class is discounted by 10%. It is not dependent on multiple students enrolled.
I need to get in shape. Is dancing a good fitness program?
I need to get in shape. Is dancing a good fitness program?
In addition to keeping your brain sharp, dancing helps to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and enhance coordination. Talk to your doctor to find out if dancing is an appropriate exercise choice for you.
In addition to keeping your brain sharp, dancing helps to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and enhance coordination. Talk to your doctor to find out if dancing is an appropriate exercise choice for you.
My kids are doing poorly in school. How can performing arts classes help?
My kids are doing poorly in school. How can performing arts classes help?
Dance classes help children learn with their whole body. It engages both sides of the brain, develops creative problem solving skills, instills goal setting, teaches discipline, and reinforces language and math skills. At TMC we stress good sportsmanship, teamwork and cooperation.
Dance classes help children learn with their whole body. It engages both sides of the brain, develops creative problem solving skills, instills goal setting, teaches discipline, and reinforces language and math skills. At TMC we stress good sportsmanship, teamwork and cooperation.
My child has special needs. Can my child participate in TMC’s classes?
My child has special needs. Can my child participate in TMC’s classes?
TMC welcomes and encourages differently-abled children and adults to join our classes. Many of our classes suit various abilities. We will work with you to find the appropriate class to fit your particular needs. Call us or come by to discuss your needs.
TMC welcomes and encourages differently-abled children and adults to join our classes. Many of our classes suit various abilities. We will work with you to find the appropriate class to fit your particular needs. Call us or come by to discuss your needs.
I'm not in participating in the show. What do I do?
I'm not in participating in the show. What do I do?
Even if you are not preparing for one of our opportunities to perform, it is important to continue your training. Sitting out a class will cause you to lose skills and may result in your being held back a level.
Even if you are not preparing for one of our opportunities to perform, it is important to continue your training. Sitting out a class will cause you to lose skills and may result in your being held back a level.
All classes participating in the show will work on basic skills and technique while learning show choreography. You will continue to gain strength, flexibility, coordination and new skills.
All classes participating in the show will work on basic skills and technique while learning show choreography. You will continue to gain strength, flexibility, coordination and new skills.
If class time is used for rehearsal and you are not performing but enrolled in a class, you are entitled to make-up the class. See the front desk for details particular to your class.
If class time is used for rehearsal and you are not performing but enrolled in a class, you are entitled to make-up the class. See the front desk for details particular to your class.
Your support helps TMC keep their best foot forward! All of the proceeds go towards performances and programing. Click to donate today!
Your support helps TMC keep their best foot forward! All of the proceeds go towards performances and programing. Click to donate today!
