Most ages. Most students start at four years of age. However Cleveland City Dance has some students starting dance education as early as 2 �. Some dancers continue taking classes into their 70�s. See course listings for further information.

We have 3 semesters at CCD. A 15-week Fall semester, a 22-week Spring/Winter semester, and a 6-week summer semester. The majority of our students enroll prior to the Fall academic school year as classes progress throughout the year. � Fall semester (September �mid December) Early registration begins in May. � Spring/Winter semester (January- mid June) Early registration begins in October for current students. Thanksgiving opens registration to the community. � Summer semester (July � mid August) Early registration begins in March.

Yes, we will place you in the appropriate class based on experience and age appropriateness. However, we do suggest students begin at the start of a semester as classes� progress throughout the academic school year. Once a semester�s mid-term has passed we are unable to take novices, as they will be frustrated when trying to catch up with the other dancers in the class.

Cleveland City Dance is trying to remain environmentally friendly so our information is frequently updated on the website. To receive a brochure, please call the studio at 216-295-2222 and give us your name and mailing address. Please include your phone number in case the brochure is returned or if we have a difficult time hearing part of your information. When you leave a message please speak slowly and spell your name as well as your street name.

It is not uncommon to have a few boys in some dance classes. If you are concerned about your son being the only boy, sometimes it helps to have them ask a friend to join them to try the class together. Ballet originally began as a masculine art incorporating skills from fencing. Ballet skills and muscular development can be very supportive for sports. Dance also offers boys a sense of accomplishment in that other boys cannot do it, thus they stand out from the crowd. Ballet is more difficult than competitive sports in that the strength must be concealed to appear effortless. Dance enables boys to increase their coordination and athletic strength for sports. For example in basketball, the leg strength generated from dance offers greater power to jump higher to reach the basketball hoop. The agility from petite allegro (fast footwork) increases speed required in all sports, especially to change one�s direction on the field.

Dance develops coordination, strength, motor skills, and posture while also improving cognitive skills, critical thinking, focus, rhythm, and creativity beneficial in academics. Classes also help build confidence, self-esteem, social skills, and discipline that will be carried throughout many aspects of life. All the hard work and practice culminate in the end of year presentations to give all students a sense of accomplishment and pride. See the pamphlet What can dance offer a student?.

Some courses for the younger classes are age specific. (Adults are not allowed to take children�s beginning or Level I classes.) Others will have a variety of ages based on physical preparedness and mental maturity. We place students so they will be able to continually work the basics as well as challenge themselves. If a student is placed in a level that is too advanced they run the risk of injury as well as frustration. They will not be strong enough for the strenuous nature of the level.

No, we do offer teen and teen/adult classes so all our students can enjoy a comfortable dance environment and learn dance technique at their pace. We offer teen beginning ballet, adult beginning ballet, adult advance beginning ballet, teen/adult tap, teen/adult jazz, teen musical theater, teen lyrical, and teen/adult hip-hop. Teen and adults should consult their instructors for recommendations on additional class options as well as when the appropriate time would be to move up a level. Some classes do have pre-requisites such as taking Ballet for Lyrical, and Jazz for Musical Theater.

We do not offer a free trial class, however you may take a class for the open rate of $16. We will apply the $16 toward your semester�s tuition if you register that day or within two weeks after taking the trial class only. For most young students it takes 4 �8 classes to become acclimated to the studio environment and make new friends

Yes, we do have viewing windows for classes. Cleveland City Dance limits in-studio observation especially for our younger classes so as not to distract students during their class time. We also have observation weeks during the last week of December classes, the last week of April as well as the last week of the summer semester. Observation weeks are when students invite their families to sit in on class and get to know the teacher more. Please see our school calendar.

Yes, classes at CCD vary in sizes from 4-14 students. Some of our younger children�s classes also have an assistant. The number of students is limited by the class age, level and the size of the classroom. We will close classes so the students receive personal attention and do not feel overwhelmed in a crowd.

If your child has a great amount of energy and enjoys moving we recommend have several other options. There is combo (jazz and tap) for ages 4-5 year olds; jazz or tap for 6 years and up; or hip-hop for students 7 and up. These classes are fun with energetic music and offer a great cardiovascular workout. Many children develop enjoyment for ballet, as they get older.

We can assist you with proper placement. A student’s age and past experience are always helpful guides. For those with experience, your first class will be a placement class for evaluation so we can place you where you will be both comfortable and challenged.

Yes, we have an annual Spring Concert for the Upper Division and the Cleveland City Dance Company in June at Tri-C�s eastern campus. The lower level classes which include preschool, ballet fundamentals, pre-ballet, and combo have free performances in May at the studio in an intimate and non-stress setting with the Company performing for the students for free at the end of class presentations. For more information see Our Annual Spring Concert information at the website.

You will want to speak with the director of CCD in person. Once your dancer has been evaluated we can discuss an accelerated program appropriate for your child according to their desire whether it is ballet, jazz, modern, musical theater, college or commercial work. Ballet is the basis for many of the dance art forms and should be considered even for those wishing to pursue musical theater.

Please be assured that all our students progress is evaluated during the semesters, if a class change is needed we will notify you of the necessary change.

Yes, we do offer private classes especially for students wishing to catch up to their peers� level or wishing to have private coaching/training for a special performance or audition. Teachers will set their fee, which includes the cost for using the studio space. Prices start at $60 and go up to $75. Semi-privates are $10 additionally for each student. Privates are based on studio and teacher availability.

You may drop into a class for $16, however if the class is at its class limit for students you will not be allowed to take class on that day.

If classes do not have four registered students one week prior to the semester the class will be canceled. We will start a waiting list for those interested in having the class take place. When we have four people confirmed and willing to register for the entire semester the class will begin at a pro-rated rate. This is for Cleveland City Dance to guarantee the teacher a class.

First we must see if we have a teacher and a convenient studio time available. Once we can confirm those we would need four people guaranteeing to register for the class for the entire semester.

Yes, if you are an intermediate level (Level II at Cleveland City Dance) to advance. This class frequently includes area professional dancers and visiting artists. The teachers prepare a class to warm-up all participants and to challenge the professionals. For the intermediate students this is a rewarding way to challenge oneself and be inspired by watching the professional dancers in class.

Modern dance emphasizes the exploration of our most basic movement impulses, such as breathing, walking, running, hopping and leaping. Students will develop the means for individual expression and seek inner motivation for movement. Through floor work exercises and movements across the floor, students will improve flexibility and strength in the hips and core muscles while exploring rhythmic, spatial and performance challenges.

Jazz is based on the technique styles seen on Broadway and in the LA scene. The training is based on growing from a strong ballet background emphasizing dynamic movements and passion. Jazz incorporates strong passionate acting skills. Jazz warm-up is without a ballet barre incorporating some familiar terminology from ballet in parallel emphasizing isolations, core strength and flexibility.

Hip-Hop adds urban moves to jazz technique in an energetic fact-paced setting as seen in music videos and on the live concert circuit incorporating acting with more attitude. Students will learn the fundamentals and strengthening techniques such as body isolations, breaks and dynamic moves. One technique we do not teach is the aggressive �krumping� style.

We can assist you with proper placement through a conversation with you prior to your arrival at the studio. A student�s age and past experience are always helpful guides. For those with experience, your first class will be a placement class as an evaluation so we can place you where you will be both comfortable and challenged. Other studios syllabuses are not identical to CCD nor are the class level names the same. Please consult us if you have a question regarding the appropriate level for evaluation.

When students enter class at the beginning of a semester, they are evaluated for class placement in order to continually allow the dancer to be challenged and grow as an individual. Please be assured that all our students� progress is evaluated during the semesters, if a class change is needed we will notify you of the necessary change within two weeks of the academic school year. Physical strength, maturity, focus and discipline are taken into account. Our teachers are very experienced in what is necessary to progress from one level to the next. We take your child�s best interest to heart. It is rare for a child to not be mature and focused enough to be in a structured classroom environment. If a child is unwilling or unable to participate in the group setting, or is distracting the class, we will speak with the parents to see if some activities can be implemented at home to assist their child.

We hold annual auditions in April or May. The dancers need to be at an intermediate ballet level and at least ten years of age. We have a junior and senior company and have started an apprentice program for those not at the intermediate level but interested in dancing more to build strength and self-confidence.

10-class cards are for adults only. You are required to sign-in at the front desk before each class you take. These cards cannot be used for beginning level classes, as consistency in classes is the key to progression. We recognize the need for flexibility with family and work schedules. However a class card does not register you for a particular class nor hold your space for a class. Class cardholders will not be able to take a closed/full class. A class will be canceled if there is NOT a minimum of four (4) individuals registered for the entire semester. a. Class cards expire six months from date of purchase. b. Class cardholders do pay the $20 annual registration fee, regardless of when the card is purchased. c. Class card students must sign-in prior to taking each class. d. Semester discounts do not apply to class cards. e. There are no refunds for unused class cards.

We have extensive financial and dress code policies. These policies as well as the annual Calendar are distributed at time of registration. They are also part of our student handbook (available online or in a hard copy). Please request if needed. Please see Studio Policies, which also includes the Dress Code.