Recreational Classes
Yackel Dance Studio's recreational information for the new dance season!
Please use this information below for reference throughout the year.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Registration:
Registration must be submitted online at yackeldance.com. Registration will show “pending” until we process your registration online. Fall registration will be available online starting May 15th, 2023.
Payments:
Registrations and payment information must be submitted online. Yackel Dance Studio will process payment for the registration fee of $40 per family and September tuition (see class schedule for tuition rates). Payment for registration and September tuition must be received in order for registration to be complete.
Refunds:
There is no refund on registration fees. If cancellation is made by September 1st, September tuition will be refunded.
Account Balances:
Current account balances must be paid in full in order to hold a spot for the upcoming dance year.
NEW Payment Requirements: All accounts are required to have a current credit card on file. Monthly tuition and costume payments will be processed automatically.
All accounts are required to have a credit card on file and must be signed up for automatic monthly payments for tuition. You do have the option to pay at the front desk with cash, check or a different card before automatic payments are processed on the 3rd of each month. A 3% fee will be added to credit card payments processed at the front desk.
Tuition Costs:
Tiny Dancer: (ages 18 months - 2) - creative movement = $150 per dancer for the 12-week session. The class runs 30 minutes in length
Pre-K: (ages 3-5) - Tap, Jazz, Ballet combo class = $58 per month. The class runs 45 minutes in length.
Kindergarten thru 8th-grade classes - Tap, Jazz combo class = $65 per month. The class runs 60 minutes in length
All Boys Tap & Hip-Hop combo class - $55 per month. The class runs 45 minutes in length
Hip-Hop = $60 per month. The class runs 45 minutes in length
Ballet = $60 per month. The class runs 45 minutes in length
Tuition is payable two months at a time. If you have any questions, need assistance, or are not able to register online, please contact us at 651-888-6166 or beth@yackeldance.com
Class Attire:
Any color or style of dance attire. Examples include:
leotards, tights, dance/yoga pants, dance shorts, etc. No loose-fitting clothes such as tank tops, sweat pants, shorts, or t-shirts. Boys can wear athletic shorts, t-shirts, etc. We sell leotards, tights, and dance shorts at Yackel Dance Studio.
Shoes:
The following shoes are required for each class:
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Tiny Dancer: Pink Ballet Shoes or socks
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Preschool - 3rd-grade classes: Pink Ballet Shoes and Tan Tap Shoes (boys should wear black ballet and black tap shoes)
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4th-8th Grade classes: Tan Tap Shoes and Black Jazz Shoes. All shoes are purchased through Yackel Dance Studio.
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Boys-only classes: Black tap shoes and black jazz shoes are required. Hip-Hop: Clean tennis shoes can be worn for weekly classes.
Shoe Prices:
Tap Shoes - $35
Ballet Shoes - $35
Jazz Shoes - $45
Dance Bags:
All dancers should have a bag to keep their shoes in, labeled with their names. All dancer's bags can be brought into the dance room for easy shoe changes. Street shoes, jackets, and any other clothing can be hung up on a hook or put in a cubby in the lobby area.
The Payment Schedule is as Follows:
September, October, November/Costume, December, January, February, March, April, May. Tuition will be automatically withdrawn on the 3rd of each month. If you wish to pay with cash, check, or a different credit card than on file you can do so prior to your automatic payment being processed. Credit cards processed at the desk will have a 3% fee.
Online Family Account:
All of our families will be required to set up their online accounts at yackeldance.com. You will be able to log in at any time to see your account history. All accounts must have a current credit card on file. There is no processing fee to use the online account payment system. Your tuition payments will process on the 3rd of every month. You can pay by cash, check, or credit card at the desk prior to the automatic payment every month. Credit cards processed at the desk will have a 3% fee.
Costumes:
Dancers who participate in the annual dance recital will need to purchase a costume through Yackel Dance Studio. Costumes are selected by our staff and will be age appropriate. The costumes are $110. Costume payment is due with November tuition.
Attendance:
Attending class is very important for dancers. Each week we will learn new skills or new sections of the recital dance. If a dancer misses a class and wishes to make-up the class, please contact the studio for make-up options. Make-ups are not required.
Sickness:
Please keep your dancer home if they are experiencing a runny nose, fever, cough, sore throat, headache, stomach ache, etc.
Cancellation Policy:
If at any time you find the need to withdraw your dancer/s from their class please contact our studio immediately. Tuition for the current month will not be refunded. Once costumes are ordered they will not be refunded.
Lobby:
Parents are welcome to stay in the lobby during class. NOTE: Parents of dancers under the age of 4 must stay in the lobby for the entire class. We ask that there is no eating or drinking in the lobby area.
Restrooms:
Please have your dancer use the restroom before entering their dance class. The restrooms are located behind the desk area.
Front Desk:
Please feel free to ask any questions and get information from the front desk staff. We will try to keep you posted on all relevant information via our website and e-mail but if questions arise, the front desk staff is available to help! Please keep us updated on your e-mail address. If your e-mail changes, please update it in your online account.
Wi-Fi:
We offer free Wi-Fi throughout the studio for your convenience.
The Wi-Fi password is: Yackel1967
Recital:
We will have our annual year-end recitals in May each season. All dancers will have the option to participate in the recital. Our Recitals are held at the beautiful Loft Stage at East Ridge High School in Woodbury. Recital Packets with all information will be handed out in March each season.
Dress Rehearsal:
All dancers in the recital are required to attend a dress rehearsal prior to the recital.
Thank you for being part of the Yackel Dance Family!