Mission Statement
We at Discovery Dance are committed to building and strengthening our students mentally, physically, and artistically. Very young students are nourished and encouraged to discover the wonders of dance and movement, being taught simple and age appropriate exercises, steps and terminology. As students progress, technique is developed in specialized dance forms with individual attention being given to the potential and needs of each unique student at our school. Our students learn to express themselves creatively through improvisation; to execute dance & tumbling movement with proper skill and technique; proper dance & tumbling terminology; to be captivating performers; to appreciate dance as an art; to feel good about themselves; to have a positive view of lifelong fitness; to develop gracefulness, poise, strength, flexibility, and good posture. We are committed to fostering an environment that will promote diversity, while always choosing music and movement that are appropriate and decent for people of all ages. Most importantly, we want everyone to feel like they are welcome at our studio and to discover the inner joy that comes from dance and movement.
Dress Code for Dance and Tumbling Classes
The following dress codes are for girls. Boys and adults, please contact Miss Claudette at (269) 355-0562.
Ballet Classes (Ballet/Creative Movement, Ballet/Jazz/Modern, Ballet II, Ballet III, Ballet IV)
Any color leotard and tights, ballet shoes. Ballet skirts or dance shorts are okay. Short dance sweaters are okay. No baggy clothes. No long pants. Hair must be pulled back into a bun or ponytail. No bulky jewelry.
Tap Classes
Leotard and Jazz pants, capris, or other dance pants. No shirts over leotard. Black tap shoes, with elastic or velcro closures--no ribbons. Hair must be pulled back off the face and out of eyes.
Jazz/Lyrical III
Leotard and jazz pants, capris or shorts. No shirts over leotard. Tan jazz shoes, foot undies or bare feet. Hair must be pulled back off the face and out of eyes.
Tumbling (Motor Movement & Tumbling, all ages)
Snug fitting clothing with bare legs from the mid-thigh down. Leotards or biketards are recommended. Shirts must be snug enough that they won't fall down when the child is upside down. Bare feet. No jewelry.
Discovery Dance Ensemble
Leotard with tights, leggings, dance shorts, or ballet skirts. Bare feet, foot undies, dance paws, jazz shoes or ballet shoes on feet. Hair must be pulled back off face, out of eyes, and up in a ponytail or bun.
Hip-Hop Fusion
Leotard & jazz pants, capris or shorts. No jeans. No shirts over leotard. Black Jazz or Hip-Hop shoes. No pants that drag on the floor, no clothing that distracts from class with crude graphics or that fits incorrectly and needs constant adjustment. No exposed bellies. Hair must be pulled back off face and out of eyes.
Wondering where to purchase dancewear? Reflections of Dance in Holland carries a full line of all dancewear and shoes that you will need for classes at Discovery Dance. They also offer Discovery Dance students 15% off all of their purchases. Call first for their hours. Their phone number is (616) 392-3195.
Or if you would rather shop online, we have a partnership program with Dancewear Solutions. Click on the link below to shop a great selection of super cute, functional, and reasonably priced dancewear and shoes. Discovery Dance will earn commission every time you purchase from this site, but only if you enter the site by clicking on the link here.
Ballet Classes (Ballet/Creative Movement, Ballet/Jazz/Modern, Ballet II, Ballet III, Ballet IV)
Any color leotard and tights, ballet shoes. Ballet skirts or dance shorts are okay. Short dance sweaters are okay. No baggy clothes. No long pants. Hair must be pulled back into a bun or ponytail. No bulky jewelry.
Tap Classes
Leotard and Jazz pants, capris, or other dance pants. No shirts over leotard. Black tap shoes, with elastic or velcro closures--no ribbons. Hair must be pulled back off the face and out of eyes.
Jazz/Lyrical III
Leotard and jazz pants, capris or shorts. No shirts over leotard. Tan jazz shoes, foot undies or bare feet. Hair must be pulled back off the face and out of eyes.
Tumbling (Motor Movement & Tumbling, all ages)
Snug fitting clothing with bare legs from the mid-thigh down. Leotards or biketards are recommended. Shirts must be snug enough that they won't fall down when the child is upside down. Bare feet. No jewelry.
Discovery Dance Ensemble
Leotard with tights, leggings, dance shorts, or ballet skirts. Bare feet, foot undies, dance paws, jazz shoes or ballet shoes on feet. Hair must be pulled back off face, out of eyes, and up in a ponytail or bun.
Hip-Hop Fusion
Leotard & jazz pants, capris or shorts. No jeans. No shirts over leotard. Black Jazz or Hip-Hop shoes. No pants that drag on the floor, no clothing that distracts from class with crude graphics or that fits incorrectly and needs constant adjustment. No exposed bellies. Hair must be pulled back off face and out of eyes.
Wondering where to purchase dancewear? Reflections of Dance in Holland carries a full line of all dancewear and shoes that you will need for classes at Discovery Dance. They also offer Discovery Dance students 15% off all of their purchases. Call first for their hours. Their phone number is (616) 392-3195.
Or if you would rather shop online, we have a partnership program with Dancewear Solutions. Click on the link below to shop a great selection of super cute, functional, and reasonably priced dancewear and shoes. Discovery Dance will earn commission every time you purchase from this site, but only if you enter the site by clicking on the link here.
