FAQs
What should I wear for class?
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Where can I buy ballet shoes and dancewear?
• SF Dance Gear in Walnut Creek
Where should I buy pointe shoes?
• Do NOT buy pointe shoes without your instructor's approval.
• We prefer to arrange a field trip for a new pointe student's first fitting.
• Perfectly fit pointe shoes are important, so buying them at a store with knowledgeable staff and a large selection is best.
Can I make up a missed class?
• Yes. Within two weeks of the missed class, you may attend another class of equal or lower level.
• Email us at least 24 hours in advance to request a make-up.
• Each student is allowed no more than 3 make-ups per session. (Make-ups are not available during Summer Session.)
Can I join a class mid-session?
Yes. For technique classes, it may be too late to join the recital, but you can still learn the steps and practice with the other students.
Are there opportunities to dance on stage?
• Yes. We offer two recitals per year at the end of each Fall and Spring session. Information is distributed to participants a few weeks into the session.
• Regular attendees of the Drop-In classes are offered the opportunity to join both the winter and spring recitals, typically held about a week before Christmas and Memorial Day weekend, respectively.
Must I dance on stage?
• No. Recital participation is optional. However, it is a very rewarding and fun experience, and we encourage you to try it.
• For technique classes, weekly class time is spent learning and memorizing recital choreography, which is a great way to learn new steps, even if you choose not to go on stage.