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Information Guide for the 2026-2027 Dance Year
The Lights, Camera, Dancin’ team is ecstatic that you have chosen our studio to instruct your dancer and we look forward to another amazing year of dance!
It is our goal to provide an environment for each dancer and their family that will create long-lasting relationships and many happy memories. The following information will guide you through the dance year, running from September to June, with separate summer classes offered to continue training year round.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with additional questions. We are truly honored you have chosen Lights, Camera, Dancin’ and cannot wait to share a year full of memories, growth, joy, and of course…DANCIN’!
Registration
In order to register your dancer(s), please complete the following:
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Fill out and sign Registration Form and Liability Waiver (click to download or pick up a physical copy at the studio)
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Check that your Parent Portal login is up-to-date with a valid email, cell phone, and method of payment
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If you've never danced with us before, click here to create your login
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Submit your non-refundable registration fee to reserve your class space - $20 per student or $25 per family
Tuition & Payment Options
Class Time | Monthly Tuition |
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30 minutes | $47 |
45 minutes | $62 |
1 hour | $74 |
1.25 hours | $91 |
1.5 hours | $107 |
1.75 hours | $122 |
2.0 hours | $134 |
2.75 hours | $178 |
2.25 hours | $148 |
2.5 hours | $163 |
3.0 hours | $192 |
3.25 hours | $204 |
3.5 hours | $214 |
3.75 hours | $226 |
4.0 hours | $238 |
4.25 hours | $245 |
4.5 hours | $254 |
4.75 hours | $263 |
5 hours or more | $270 |
Adult & Parent/Tot Punch Card
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$90 for Ten Classes
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$12 for Adult drop-in class
(pay as you go)
Payment Options:
For your convenience, there are two methods of payment available - Paid in Full or Automatic Payment Plan
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Paid in full upon registration
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This will cover your entire balance for Fall/Winter/Spring dance. Please see the front desk staff for your total for the year.
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Automatic Payment Plan in 10 Monthly installments through our Akada Dance Billing Program
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Your tuition will be divided into 10 monthly payments beginning in September with final payment in June.
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First payment is due upon registration
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Payments from October - May are automatically deducted between the 10th-15th of each month
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Final payment, taking place in June, will be deducted between the 5th-10th
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Additional Payment Information:
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The unlimited fee is a payment per student, not a family rate.
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Any family with more than one person from the same household registered receives a 10 sibling discount on the tuition rates. If one of the family members holds a punch card, thisoffer does NOT apply.
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If there are less than 5 students enrolled in a class, it will likely be canceled or combined with a similar dance class.
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If there are too many students who sign up for a class, we will divide the class into two separate classes.
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All classes run “as is” for the first couple of weeks. The drop-in rate for a regular dance class is $20 per class/per dancer.
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Adult classes are $12 each “pay as you go” or $90 for a 10-class punch card. There is no registration fee for adult classes. Same household discounts do not apply.
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A registration fee of $20 per student or $25 per family is due upon registration in addition to your tuition payment.
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A $10 fee will be applied for any payments that are late.
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A $10 fee will be applied if your card declines payment.
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There will be a $25 charge for all returned checks and/or any disputed charges.
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Private lessons are available for an additional fee, ranging from $30-100 per half hour, depending on the instructor. Please contact the studio for additional information.
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Dancers will be automatically re-enrolled into their classes, September through June, unless we are otherwise notified in writing from the parent by the 1st of each month.
Fall/Winter/Spring 26-27 Class Schedule
Meet the Instructors
Stacie Murray
Owner + Artistic Director
Daniela Ivkovic
Dance Instructor
Dan Peress
Dance & Tumble Instructor
Katie Dugan
Dance & Tumble Instructor
Sara Eagleton
Dance Instructor
Courtney Gaines
Dance Instructor
Julianne Declerk
Dance Instructor
Ashlyn Aichele
Dance Instructor
FAQs
Competitive Teams
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Action Dance Crew and Starlight Dance Company are our dance teams and require an audition to join. Action Dance Crew is our competitive team that also participates in local performance opportunities, while our Starlight Dance Company dancers (formerly known as, Shooting Stars) focuses on community performances and attend one to two competitions per year.
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To learn more, click here or contact Stacie Murray at stacie.murray7313@gmail.com
Placement Evaluations
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If you have previous dance experience but are new to Lights, Camera, Dancin', please call to schedule an evaluation
Absences, Cancellations, & Makeup Classes
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If your child will be absent, please notify the studio by phone.
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Missed classes can be made up within the same month in a similar class if space allows. After that time, the class is forfeited, and no refunds will be given.
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Any classes canceled by the studio will be rescheduled if needed.
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In the event of severe weather, we will notify you the day we are experiencing severe weather before classes begin. Please be sure to register with the email and cell phone number you use most often to ensure you receive all updates and communications.
Attire
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Combination Classes, Creative Dance, and Parent/Tot
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Leotard, leotard with attached skirt, or biketard with appropriate shoes (ballet/tap requires both ballet and tap shoes, but jazz/hip hop classes can be taken in jazz shoes only until recital requirements are given. Tiny Tumble and Parent/Tot are ballet shoes only).
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Hip Hop
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Form-fitting attire on top, dance pants/shorts, and clean hip hop sneakers. Hip Hop shoes are available for purchase through LCD!
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Jazz, Jumps & Turns, Poms, Musical Theater, Lyrics, Contemporary, & Jazz
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Form-fitting attire on top, shorts or fitted leggings, tights are optional.
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Jazz, Jumps & Turns, Poms, & Musical Theater - jazz shoes
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Lyrical, Contemporary - half soles
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Tap - tap shoes
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Ballet & Pointe
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Solid-color leotard, ballet skirt, fitted solid-colored shorts or leggings, and ballet shoes. Hair must be in a bun. Pointe class follows the same attire, but pointe shoes are required.
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Boys
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T-shirt, dance pants/shorts, and appropriate dance shoes
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All shoes are available for purchase through LCD, with the exception of pointe shoes.
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Please also keep in mind:
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Hair must always be pulled away from the dancer's face
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Satin ballet slippers, jeans, jeggings, baggy sweatpants, street clothes, street shoes, food, and drinks are not permitted in the dance rooms. (water is allowed)
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Appropriate dance shoes must be worn to all classes and dance combination classes (ballet/tap will need both ballet and tap shoes, but jazz/hip hop classes can be taken in jazz shoes only until recital requirements are given)
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It is very important to remember shoe requirements for class often vary in color and style from those needed for the recital. Recital requirements for each class will be given out later in the season.
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All dance shoes should be labeled and kept in a clean dance bag with the student’s name or identifying object (i.e.: keychain) somewhere on the dance bag. Dance shoes should not be worn outside.
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Lights, Camera, Dancin’ is not responsible for any lost or stolen items
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Dance Recital
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Lights, Camera, Dancin’ hosts an annual recital each mid to late June, to celebrate and showcase our dancers' progress and achievements.
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All students participating in the recital are required to attend a mandatory dress rehearsal and picture day held prior to the two mandatory and identical recital performances.
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The recital package fee includes costume(s), a recital T-shirt, a professional video recording, and the showcase fee. Please note that costume and recital fees are non-refundable, and once a commitment is made to participate, families are responsible for full payment.
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To help with costs, an optional fundraiser will be offered to assist with costume fees.
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All new and returning dancers who wish to perform in the recital must be enrolled by December 1st priorto the Recital.
Private Lessons
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Private lessons are available for an additional fee, ranging from $30 to $100 per half hour, depending on the instructor (please confirm the exact rate when booking).
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If your dancer is interested in extra one-on-one practice, please contact the studio for more information.
Let's Stay Connected!
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Please make sure you register with the email and cell phone number you most frequently use.
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Please find us on Facebook at Lights, Camera, Dancin’, on Instagram at lights_camera_dancin, and on TikTok at @lightscameradancin.
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In our first newsletter, there will be instructions for you to connect to the Band App for Lights, Camera, Dancin’ as well.
Lights, Camera, Dancin' Studio Policies
Attendance & Preparedness
• I choose to be here and will come prepared, on time, and attend classes and rehearsals regularly. I understand excessive tardiness or absences affect both myself and my class.
• I will arrive 5–10 minutes before class, wait patiently, use the restroom, get a drink, and put on my shoes before entering.
• I will come with a positive attitude, ready to learn, respect my teacher, classmates, and studio property, and follow all instructions.
• I will practice, listen, and learn from the corrections my instructor gives me.
In-Class Etiquette
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No hanging or leaning on barres/mirrors or sitting during class.
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Dance shoes may not be worn outside, and all dance equipment must be kept neat and clean.
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Wear appropriate attire, proper shoes (per class requirements), and secure hair away from the face. *Improper attire may limit participation for safety reasons.
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No food, drinks (except water), gum, or candy in the dance rooms.
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Do not interrupt or enter a class in session without permission.
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No running or yelling inside the studio.
Parent & Observer Guidelines
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After class, please wait near the exit or come inside for pickup; dancers must be picked up promptly when class ends. Dancers must wait inside or near the door where they can be seen.
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Siblings may not be left unattended.
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Respect viewing rules; avoid distracting dancers through windows or in person.
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No “coaching from the sidelines” toward staff or students.
Behavior & Social Media
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We maintain a positive, inclusive environment; bullying, gossip, or negativity will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal.
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Students and parents must represent the studio positively on social media; negative or disrespectful posts toward the studio, staff, or students may result in dismissal.
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Enrollment grants permission for photos/videos to be used in marketing unless you submit a written opt-out request.
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Do not alter, manipulate, or misrepresent photos or videos of students, staff, or studio activities, including through edits, filters, or captions that could be misleading, inappropriate, or disrespectful to the studio or any participant.
Enrollment
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Read newsletters and check email weekly for updates.
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Registration fee (non-refundable) is due at enrollment with first tuition payment.
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Tuition is non-refundable; autopay is required for all families. Tuition is deducted between the 10th–15th monthly; no mailed statements unless the account is past due.
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A $10 late fee applies to payments received after the due date; $25 for returned checks; $10 for declined autopay.
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Accounts more than one month past due will result in removal from class and may affect recital or team eligibility; failure to meet payment deadlines can also impact recital/team participation.
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Dancers are automatically re-enrolled monthly, September through June, unless written withdrawal is submitted by the 1st of the month.
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Refunds are not issued under any circumstance.
Recital
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Committing to the recital means full financial responsibility for all related costs. Students must be enrolled by Dec. 1 to participate.
Absences & Makeups
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Notify the studio if absent. Makeup classes may be done within the month in a similar class (space permitting). Missed classes not made up within the month are forfeited.
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Classes canceled by the studio will be rescheduled if necessary. Weather-related closures will be announced before classes start; ensure your AKADA account has your current email and cell number.
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Injured students may observe with a doctor’s note; ongoing injuries may require clearance before returning.
Commitment to Studio Standards
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I understand that failure to follow these guidelines may result in cancellation of enrollment.
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Lights, Camera, Dancin’ reserves the right to assign dancers to class levels based on skill, experience, maturity, learning style, and instructor recommendation, and may combine or cancel classes when necessary.
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Refunds are not issued under any circumstance.
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Dancers and families must be respectful to Lights, Camera, Dancin’ staff at all times.