Welcome!

Welcome to River City Dance & Performing Arts Theatre! We are so elated to have all of you as a part of our 2022-2023 dance season! It is our mission to give our students a positive and enlightening experience within the arts, one that develops their respect for the craft and also confidence in themselves. In our seventh season yet, we are continuing to build our students up. From years of work in the studio field, we have created this handbook to ensure that every person has the most positive experience possible.

Artistic Director Ami Dowden-Fant, has sought to brighten individual hearts with the gift of the arts. Using her professional knowledge and higher education, she strives to help students go beyond their dreams.

This season our team consists of Ami Dowden-Fant (Owner, Ballet Mistress, Magical Artist Educator, Joyful Artist Educator, Shining Artist Educator, Adult Hip-Hop, & Performance Company Director), &, Danielle King (Dance Leaps & Turns, Performance Company Assistant to Director), Xtina Hamilton (Magical Artist, Contemporary, and Performance Company), and D. Teresa Dowden (Office Manger).

We encourage you to use this handbook to assist you throughout the year. Any and all changes to this handbook will be noted through email communication. However, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We appreciate the feedback!

The River City Dance & Performing Arts Theatre staff wish for you an extraordinary year of dance!

Let’s Go Beyond The Dream!

Miss Ami & the River City Team!