APRIL 2026
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2026-2027 CLASS REGISTRATION
Registration for 2026-2027 will begin VIRTUALLY on Friday, April 24th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
PRE PRO EVALUATION WEEK
New this year, we will be having evaluations for competitive classes (pre pro) for placement for next season the week of April 20th.
New and current students should attend ALL classes they wish to be evaluated for based on their grade in the fall. For example, if a dancer is in 6th grade they would be eligible to attend both Junior and Teen Pre Pro classes for evaluation that week.
Here are the Pre Pro Requirements: CLICK HERE
Mini Team (grade in September 1st-5th) - Thursday 6:00 (will meet Wednesdays in the Fall from 5:00-5:30)
Tiny Pre Pro Jazz (grade in September 1st-4th) - Thursday 6:00
Tiny Pre Pro Tap (grade in September 2nd-5th) - Monday 6:00
Tiny Pre Pro Hip Hop (grade in September 2nd-5th) - Thursday 6:45
Junior Pre Pro Jazz (grade in September 4-7th) - Wednesday 4:30
Junior Pre Pro Tap (grade in September 4-7th) - Tuesday 6:45
Junior Pre Pro Lyrical (grade in September 4-7th) - Wednesday 6:00
Junior Pre Pro Hip Hop (grade in September 4-7th) - Tuesday 6:00 or Thursday 6:45
Teen Pre Pro Jazz (grade in September 6-9th) - Tuesday 7:30
Teen Pre Pro Tap (grade in September 6-9th) - Monday 8:00
Teen Pre Pro Lyrical (grade in September 6-9th) - Tuesday 6:45
Teen Pre Pro Hip Hop (grade in September 6-9th) - Wednesday 6:00
Senior Pre Pro Jazz (grade in September 8-12th) - Monday 6:45 or Wednesday 5:15
Senior Pre Pro Tap (grade in September 8-12th) - Monday 8:00
Senior Pre Pro Lyrical (grade in September 8-12th) - Monday 8:15
Senior Pre Pro Hip Hop (grade in September 8-12th) - Wednesday 6:45
If your dancer would like to attend evaluation week, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/tYofw8eaQ2dwQuU59
RECITAL & DRESS REHEARSAL
Birmingham’s Dress Rehearsal is
Friday, May 8th.
Birmingham's Recital is
Sunday, May 17th.
Dress Rehearsal and Recitals will be held at
Seaholm High School.
PICTURE WEEK
Picture week will be May 4th - 9th. Pictures will happen during your regularly scheduled class time. Please make sure your dancer arrives in full costume, hair and makeup this week. More Information about individual photos will be forthcoming.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL
Congratulations to our February Student of the Month, Nora Gjeka!
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Nora is always so energetic and excited for Classe each week! And, her smile is so infectious!
Way to go Nora!
RECITAL PACKET​
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Please look out for the Birmingham Recital Packet. This was emailed to all families in the coming weeks. Please reference the Recital Packet as it will contain all the information you need to know about Dress Rehearsal, Recitals, Tickets, Pictures, Registration, etc.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Friday, May 8th
Dress Rehearsal
Sunday, May 17th
Recitals
SUMMER CAMPS FOR WALLED LAKE AND BIRMINGHAM
Summer Camps are always a good time, from choosing different styles of classes each day, to arts and crafts. You will not want to miss it!
Registration for our Summer Camps is NOW OPEN! The dates for the Dance Camps and Diva Camps are outlined below:
DIVAS & DUDES CAMP (Walled Lake) (ages 3-7)
Monday, June 15th through Friday, June 19th
Monday, August 3rd through Friday, August 7th
DANCE CAMP (Walled Lake) (ages 5-10)
Monday, June 22nd through Friday, June 26th
Monday, August 17th through Friday, August 21st
SKILLS & TECHNIQUE CAMP (Walled Lake) (ages 8-13)
Monday, June 22nd through Friday, June 26th
Monday, August 17th through Friday, August 21st
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DIVAS & DUDES CAMP (Birmingham) (ages 3-7)
Monday, June 15th through Friday, June 19th
Monday, August 3rd through Friday, August 7th
DANCE CAMP (Birmingham) (ages 5-10)
Monday, June 22nd through Friday, June 26th
Monday, August 17th through Friday, August 21st
SKILLS & TECHNIQUE CAMP (Birmingham) (ages 8-13)
Monday, June 22nd through Friday, June 26th
Monday, August 17th through Friday, August 21st
DRESS CODE AND SHOES
(rec classes only)
Intro Dance - Pink Ballet Shoes and activewear of any kind.
Tap/Hip Hop - Black tap shoes (any brand) and activewear of any kind.
Lyrical - Nude Capezio Pirouette II shoes and tight fitting activewear.
Jazz - Tan Jazz shoes (any style and brand) and tight fitting activewear.
Jazz/Hip Hop - Tan Jazz shoes (any style and brand) and tight fitting activewear.
Acro - No shoes are required (dancer’s will be barefoot) and tight fitting activewear that will not fall above your dancer's head when upside down.
Ballet - Pink Ballet Shoes with a split sole that are best/cleanest fit (any brand), pink tights, and a black leotard.
Ballet/Lyrical - Pink Ballet Shoes with a split sole that are best/cleanest fit (any brand), and tight fitting activewear.
Tap - Black Capezio shoes with teletone taps for advanced dancers. Beginners may wear any brand, but not American Ballet Theater or Spotlights. We do not recommend a split sole tap shoe, as they may cause injury to feet and ankles. Activewear that does not cover the feet is also required.
Hip Hop - Sneakers that are not worn outside. For recital, your teacher will provide shoe style requirements. Activewear that helps the dancer feel the style such as loose sweatpants is also required.
PLEASE NOTE: FOR COMPETITION CLASSES, PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DANCER'S INSTRUCTOR RE: THE REQUIRED SHOE COLORS!
~ REMINDERS ~
If you have a young dancer who is unable to use the bathroom alone, change their shoes or is not able to go outside unattended please make sure an adult is present in the building.
Children who are not old enough to be in a parking lot unattended should not be left at the studio alone. With the parking lot right out the door, we want to make sure all of our dancers stay safe. If your child leaves the building we cannot guarantee their safety.
Studio A is a Peanut and Tree Nut Free studio!
QUESTIONS?
Questions regarding: Payment Structure, Policies, Dress Code or Shoes? Please visit our Policy and Procedures page on our website
