FAQs
Jennifer Garrow is the Artistic Director and owner of Miss Jackie’s Studio of Dance which has been serving your community for more than 65 years. We offer quality dance education in a fun, non-competitive and nurturing environment and believe that dance is for every student.
Why should I choose Miss Jackie’s?
We are a family owned and operated studio that was established in 1956 and has remained at the same location for more than 32 years. We offer quality dance education in a fun, non-competitive and nurturing environment. We have been named The Best of the Best Dance Studios for 16 years by Market Surveys of America, The Best of the Best by Rutland Herald Reader Surveys and rated as one of the Top 40 dance schools in New England.
What makes Miss Jackie’s different from other studios?
With our professional, friendly and reliable faculty, who are constantly upgrading their own dance education, we have developed a reputation for being a studio that provides solid dance training, exceptional performance opportunities with our arts collaborative Prides Young Artists, and a place where friendships are built to last a lifetime.
What special things does Miss Jackie’s have to offer?
Continuity & Legacy
Family owned and operated in the same location for more than 32 years with a reputation as a family friendly dance studio. We have an organized and efficient office staff that keeps parents informed and desk personnel that supervise the lobby during business hours.
Annual Production
Full scale professional production – second to none – to showcase your “star” the finest in costumes, lights, professional program, sets and scenery.
Professional Teaching Staff
Our studio employs experienced adult dance educators that are reliable, devoted, who are constantly upgrading their own dance education through our partner studio, CLI Studio. Many teachers are also former graduates of the Miss Jackie’s Studio of Dance.
Performance Opportunities
We have several performance opportunities throughout the year and invite students to participate in dance events for entertainment and dance workshops to introduce and reinforce various styles and techniques
Spacious Modern Facilities
2 large, clean and fully equipped rooms at street level that are comfortable and safe. Each dance room is equipped with professional flooring, full mirrors and its own bathroom facility.
Classes for all Ages and Levels
Convenient schedule - over 30 classes weekly with multiple class discounts per family.
What will my child learn?
Pre-K
This will perhaps be your child's first introduction to the wonderful world of dance or even to a classroom environment. Social skills, communication skills, and, of course, locomotive and physical skills will be challenged in a new way. We want to make sure that your child's dance training is fun, safe, and age & ability appropriate. We work not to make your child a "star", but to instill a lifelong love for music and dance.
The songs we sing, the steps we execute, all prepare students to build on the technique needed for proper training. The excitement of perfecting a movement and the feeling of accomplishment will add confidence to each student. Not giving up and working towards a goal, even at a young age, are lessons that will stay with students for a lifetime.
Grades 1-12
Dance Levels
Our dance levels are based both on age and ability, and a certain level of achievement must be attained in order to move onto the next level. It is not uncommon to remain in the same Dance Level for more than one season. Since not all students achieve the same ability level at the same time, the class will not remain together year after year
The Intermediate and Advanced Graded Levels are Performance Levels and students are invited based on Director and Teacher’s recommendation.
REGARDING CLASS PLACEMENT:
The Director and faculty members are trained to place a student at a proper working level and together they make all decisions regarding class placement. Our carefully prepared curriculum serves your child what they need at the appropriate time, not just what they want.
Why does my child need to wear a uniform for dance class?
Miss Jackie’s has a uniform leotard requirement for each dance class because we feel strongly that dance is a discipline. Just as if your child were involved in cheerleading, karate, or any sport where a standard must be upheld, the same applies for the art of dance. Dancers work harder and stay more focused if they are properly dressed for class. The studio is a 'special place' with a 'special' dress requirement. Please click here for the dress code.
Refer to our Dress Code page for more info!