Question 1

When can my 2½ year old start ballet?

Accepted Answer

From 2½, in our Baby Ballet classes. Children need to be fully potty trained, dry and out of nappies before coming to a free taster class.

Question 2

Do I have to pay for a taster session?

Accepted Answer

No. Every student at Dance Sensation is entitled to a free taster class before enrolling.

Question 3

Can we watch the first free taster class?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We leave the main door open so you can stay nearby and see how your child settles into class.

Question 4

Is there a waiting room?

Accepted Answer

Waiting arrangements can vary by venue. Please ask when you book your taster and we will confirm what works best for that location.

Question 5

What should my child wear for a first taster?

Accepted Answer

For Baby Ballet and Primary Ballet, girls can wear a dress or skirt with soft pumps or trainers. Boys can wear shorts, a T-shirt and trainers. From Grade 1 onwards, leggings or shorts with a T-shirt and soft pumps or trainers are fine. For modern, tap, musical theatre, contemporary or street, a tracksuit or leggings with a T-shirt works well. For tap, hard-wearing school shoes are suitable for a first visit.

Question 6

What should I wear for Adult Tap?

Accepted Answer

Wear something you can move in easily, such as a tracksuit, leggings or sportswear, with hard-wearing shoes.

Question 7

Do I have to buy all the uniform at once?

Accepted Answer

No. You can buy uniform gradually. Please contact Dancia in Caversham for fittings, and see our uniform page for full details.

Question 8

Can I purchase shoes from any shop?

Accepted Answer

No. It is important that shoes are fitted correctly at Dancia, where the team have the expertise to get the fit right.

Question 9

Are fees refunded for lessons missed?

Accepted Answer

No. Lessons are not refunded for holidays or absence. Fees are paid termly at the beginning of every term.

Question 10

How much is a term?

Accepted Answer

Fees depend on class length and the number of weeks in the term. Per lesson, a 30-minute class is £5.50, 40 minutes is £6.50, 45 minutes is £7.50 and 1 hour is £8.50. Fees are charged termly at the start of each term.

Question 11

Is there an enrolment fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There is a non-refundable joining fee of £15 per child when enrolling. This applies to children’s classes only.

Question 12

Can we watch our child in class?

Accepted Answer

Twice a year, in July and December, parents are invited to watch the last lesson of term. For older students this is once a year in July.

Question 13

Do the children have the opportunity to perform?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We hold a yearly dance show and have also taken part in summer fêtes and community performances.

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