All About Dance & More, LLC.
Fall Registration 2026-2027 (Season 20)
Telephone: (217) 473-3970
Website: www.allaboutdanceandmore.com
E-mail: allaboutdanceandmore@yahoo.com
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Registrations are first-come-first-served with online enrollment. Online enrollment will begin Wednesday, July 1st. Classes will begin Tuesday, September 8th. Class maximums will apply to classes. Students may enroll in a class wait list if a class is full.
The dance year is set up for 9 consecutive months, September through May. All performing events will be announced and clarified closer to time but the following are tentative: A Showcase for tumbling and trampoline students will perform in Feb/Mar. 2027. The Student Works Concert will perform in Spring 2027. The annual end of the year recital weekend will tentatively be June 4th-6th.
You are responsible for all tuition for these 9 months which is broken down to 9 monthly payments due at the first class of each month. Make-up classes and private lessons are available upon request. A cancellation form must be completed if you need to discontinue a class. However, if class is canceled after recital costumes have been ordered, parties are still responsible for full payment of that costume. A $35 non-refundable registration fee is due when you register. See attached payment schedule for details.
Each dancer will have the opportunity in Oct/Nov to fundraise for recital costumes and tumbling showcase leotards. The fundraiser will be announced shortly after the season starts. If additional money is left over after costumes, the dancer will be allowed to use that money towards dance tuition. This is a great opportunity for each dancer to pay for recital costumes. Don’t miss out on it! All dancers are required to pay a costume deposit of $30 per dance class which is due before or on December 1st. If you raise enough money to pay for your costume deposit, no deposit needs to be paid. All costume balances are due when costumes arrive at the studio and are passed out to each dancer, normally around March.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call. We will be very happy to set up a meeting or speak with you over the phone. Thank you for choosing All About Dance & More, LLC. We are honored that you have entrusted your student’s dance education to us, and we do take that trust very seriously.
Mrs. Sara Hoots
-Studio President/Owner-
The AADM Mission
“Our mission is to instill a lifelong appreciation for the art of dance within a safe studio environment. We will provide professional dance and tumbling instruction that encourages students of all ages and skill levels to excel to their full potential.”
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Class List
Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles, focusing on proper technique, strength, flexibility, balance, and grace. Dancers develop strong fundamentals through structured exercises and classical movement. This class is one (1) dance unit. These classes will range from 30 minutes to 45 minutes depending on level of experience and age.
Tap dance teaches rhythm, timing, and musicality through percussive footwork. Dancers learn to create sounds and patterns while improving coordination and performance skills. This class is one (1) dance unit. These classes are 30 minutes.
Jazz is an upbeat and expressive dance style that develops technique, flexibility, strength, and performance quality. Dancers learn turns, leaps, and energetic choreography set to a variety of music styles. This class is one (1) dance unit. These classes will be 30 minutes.
Hip Hop is a high-energy style that combines rhythm, creativity, and dynamic movement. Classes focus on age-appropriate choreography, musicality, and confidence while encouraging individual expression. This class is one (1) dance unit. These classes will be 30 minutes.
Lyrical blends ballet and jazz techniques to tell stories through movement and emotion. Dancers focus on artistry, musical interpretation, and fluid movement while building technical skills. This class is one (1) dance unit. These classes will be 30 minutes.
Pointe is for Pre-Teen and Teen ballet dancers and is designed to developed the strength and technique necessary to dance on the tips of their toes. Placement is determined by instructor evaluation to ensure readiness and safety. This class is one (1) dance unit. These classes will be 30 minutes.
Musical Theater combines dance, acting, and performance to bring stories and characters to life. Dancers develop stage presence, expression, and confidence through Broadway-inspired choreography. This will be only a 12 week class option in the fall for most levels. There will be no recital routine for this class.
Poms is a precision-based dance style that incorporates sharp movements, visual effects, and pom poms. Classes focus on synchronization, technique, performance quality, and team spirit. This will be only a 12 week class option in the fall for most levels. There will be no recital routine for this class.
Combo Dance Classes introduce dancers to multiple styles. These classes provide a fun and well-rounded foundation for dancers exploring dance for the first time or have a limited time schedule. Combo dance classes will be offered for Tiny Treasures, Mini, Junior, and Pre-Teen levels. Only one recital dance routine will be choreographed for each combo class.
Production classes focus on large-group choreography designed for performances and recitals. Dancers work together to create entertaining, themed routines that emphasize teamwork, stage presence, and performance skills. The studio will offer a 12 week class during March-May in two styles, poms and musical theater. This will be open to any 5 to 18 year old and you do not have to be a long season student to enroll in these production numbers. Come be part of the AADM recital through a production number if you are not able to commit to a full season of dance classes!
Acro Dance combines classical dance technique with acrobatic skills such as balances, flexibility, tumbling, and strength training. Classes emphasize safe progressions while building confidence, control, and athleticism. This is a 12 week class only and will not be featured in a recital production.
Technique classes focus on strengthening the fundamental skills needed for success in all dance styles. Dancers work on flexibility, turns, leaps, balance, conditioning, and proper execution of movement to enhance overall performance and technique. This will be a 12 week only class and will not be featured in a recital production.
Tumbling & Trampoline classes focus on developing strength, coordination, body control, and aerial awareness through progressive tumbling skills and trampoline training. Athletes build confidence while safely advancing skills such as rolls, cartwheels, handsprings, somis, and jumps appropriate to their level. There will be 30 minute to 60 minute class options for tumbling and trampoline classes.
Company Level Classes are designed for dedicated dancers who are seeking additional training and are committed to advancing their technique. These classes provide more hours in the studio and are intended for students who demonstrate a strong work ethic, consistent attendance, and a focused, positive attitude. Because these classes build on advanced technical foundations, dancers must meet the prerequisite requirements for each style before enrolling. Placement is based on technical ability, maturity, and readiness to succeed in a fast-paced learning environment. Company Level Placement Testing will be held in mid-July. Placement results will determine eligibility for each Company Level class.
AADM Airborne Tumbling Team – Athletes enrolled in this team will receive 4 hours during the week of gym training. All athletes signed up for team must meet coaches qualifications: ages 5 and up, taken at least one year of tumbling training at AADM prior to beginning team or qualify by coaches to start team. Team athletes must remain on team for the entire season, August through June. Team athletes will also be attending USTA competition meets throughout the season competing in tumbling, trampoline, and double mini. Please see team handbook for more details.
AADM Airborne Pre-Team – Athletes enrolled are 3-5 years old who aren’t quite ready for the commitment to longer practices. Pre-Team athlete will be required to have 2 hours of gym time per week. Coaches will have the option to move a pre-team athlete up to regular team when ready.
AADM Dancettes Team – The Dancettes are dancers that are serious about their love of performing. The performance class will not be like recreational dance classes at AADM. The Dancettes will focus strictly on learning choreography and working closely with a small group, duet, or solo. This group will compete in a Regional Dance competition during the dance season. Please see team handbook for more details.
AADM Mini Dancettes Team – Dancers enrolled are 5-7 years old who aren’t quite ready for the commitment to longer practices. Mini team members will be required to have a 30 minutes practice each week and perform in fewer competitions during the season. Please see team handbook for more details.
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Dress Code & Studio Policies
Ballet Classes:
Girls: pink, black, or white tights, leotard, pink ballet shoes with elastic sewn over instep. Please do not wear tshirts, sports bras/crop tops that expose the mid-line, or clothing with buttons. Hair should be neatly pulled out of dancers face. No jewelry may be worn in class. No tshirts or baggy sweatpants allowed. Dress like a dancer, perform like a dancer!
Boys: black tight fitting shorts or tights, white t-shirt, black or white ballet shoes with elastic sewn over instep.
Jazz/Hip Hop and Poms Classes:
A combination of colored tights or dance pants (tighter fitting pants mostly black color so teacher can see lines of the body), leotard, or studio tank top. Please do not wear tshirts, sports bras/crop tops that expose the mid-line, or clothing with buttons. There should be no jeans or t-shirts worn to class. Black jazz shoes are required, no sneakers. For advance classes only we require tan colored jazz shoes. No jewelry and hair should be pulled away from dancers face.
Modern and Lyrical Classes:
Same attire as jazz class with bare feet. Dancers might want paws or socks for warm-up or floor work.
Tap Classes:
A combination of colored tights or dance pants (need to be rolled up in class though), leotard, or athletic shorts may be worn for boys. Hair neatly pulled back. Tap shoes should be flats not heels.
Tumbling & Trampoline Classes & AADM Airborne Team & Pre-Team Classes:
Girls: a leotard or studio tank top, spandex shorts. Please do not wear jeans, baggy sweatpants, or any other clothing that you cannot move in. Please do not wear tshirts, sports bras/crop tops that expose the mid-line, or clothing with buttons. Hair must be pulled back in a ponytail!
Boys: shorts and a t-shirt or something you can move in. Please no jeans.
Studio Policies
*Dance bags may be kept in dressing room during class, but please no food or drink (including water) in the studio or gym at any time.
*No street shoes are allowed on the dance floor at any time.
*Please do not wear ballet shoes, jazz shoes, or tap shoes outside when you leave. Always take the time to take them off and place them in your dance bag.
*Place initials in all shoes and personal items incase they get lost.
*Please check lost and found in the dressing room if an item is misplaced.
*Spit your gum out before class!
*Parents of younger students, please take the time to take your little one to the restroom before class begins.
*Observation is not allowed during class times. Please respect the teacher’s time with your child. Parent observation days will be posted throughout the year. Due to limited seating, we do ask parents, not younger siblings and friends, only to attend.
*Dancers please always be prepared for class with proper dancewear attire and hair up.