Our Philosophy:

Creating Confidence and the Love of Dance. We believe dance to be a great experience for all, it not only improves coordination and physical strength, it strengthens discipline and self-confidence which will carry over into all areas of life. We provide dancers with the experience and tools to love and appreciate the art of dance by teaching the physical skills, technique and expressive nature of dance. Classes are carefully limited in size and created by ability to provide the best possible experience for each dancer. Our number one goal is the quality of dance education we provide for every dancer. I hope you would join us in the dance experience!

Nicolle Ament
Owner/Director

Attendance

To be effective, dance training must be consistent. The curriculum is designed to carry each student forward in every class. Absences and tardiness is very disruptive to the rest of the class and the dancers' progress. If a dancer is missing class on a continual basis it will hold back their individual progress and, even more, slow the progress of the whole class. Please call the studio if a dancer will be absent from class. If a dancer drops a class, tuition will continue to accrue until the studio is notified.

Policies & Dance Etiquette

ALL DANCERS must have hair securely pulled back away from their face and neck for class. In a BUN for Pre-K Ballet and UP; NO messy buns please!
Dance attire, dance shoes or costumes should not to be worn outside. Please wear cover-up clothing over your leotard and tights when coming to and leaving the studio and performances.
Jewelry should not be worn in class. Leave valuables at home; Billings Dance Academy will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.
NO street shoes, gum, food, drinks or cell phones in the studios.
Mark dancers' name in all dance shoes, clothing, costumes, etc.

Dance Attire Requirements

Class Dance Attire and Shoes are available through the studio at low cost for your convenience.
At performance time dancers will be required to have the items on the Required Dance Attire List in order for us to build a costume over an identical base of tights, shoes, leotards, etc.

Costumes

Costuming for our Performances are age appropriate and low cost. Rental Costumes are used for all in our Winter Performance and for our Tap classes in the Spring Show. Rental Costumes are based around the required dance attire for class which is purchased through the studio for your convenience.

Dancers will purchase costumes for the Spring Performance. Costumes can range in costs from $40 - $80 each. A non-refundable deposit of $30, for each class, is due by November 15th. The remaining balance is billed in January and due by February 1st.

Some classes may be required to purchase additional items for costumes. For example; Tan Jazz Shoes or a different color pair of Tights. You will be informed ahead of time if any additional items will be needed.

Rental Costumes are used for Winter Performance, Tap Classes and 'extra' dances. Dancers pay a Rental Fee for the use of the costumes. If a Rental costume is not returned or is returned in poor condition an additional $10 fee will be charged.

Dancers Participating in Competitions may need to Purchase or Rent additional costumes throughout the dance season.

Information

All Newsletters, Important Dates, Reminders and Updates are sent by Email throughout the year. Emails are kept confidential. Information will also be posted in the studio lobby. Feel free to call or email the studio with any questions. 245-3538 or info@billingsdanceacademy.com.