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About our Dance Program

The Dance Kaleidoscope School exists for all to discover and experience dance and build strong, well-rounded dancers in a safe, healthy and inspiring environment.  

We offer year round classes, summer camps, special workshops and private lessons. Whether your dancer needs audition preparation or help with a competition solo, our professional dancers and choreographers can support your dancer’s goals.

About our studio:  In August 2020, Dance Kaleidoscope opened the doors to a new, state-of-the-art 13,000-square-foot facility to serve as home to the professional company and school.

Questions? Email us at libbyh@dancekal.org or call 317-419-2380.

Dance Kaleidoscope is proud to participate in the Access Pass Program. Access Pass members can receive a 50% discount on Dance Kaleidoscope youth classes for dependent youth living in the household. To learn more about Access Pass or to enroll, click HERE.

winter/spring enrollment will open Dec 16th through Feb 1st.

All classes open, pending available space. Winter/Spring classes will begin Jan 6th.

2024/25 Key Dates

  • Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27th-30th 
  • Parent Observation: Dec. 9th-14th 
  • Winter Break: Dec. 16th-Jan. 5th 
  • Spring Registration Open: Dec. 16th
  • Spring Classes Begin: Jan. 6th
  • Parent Observation: Mar. 3rd-8th 
  • Spring Break: Mar. 10th-15th 
  • 3rd Annual Recital: Jun. 7th

winter/spring 2025 classes

Session runs january 6, 2025 to june 7, 2025

Creative Movement & MY BUDDY AND ME

Clothes that are easy to move in, socks, bare feet, or dance shoes

Pre & BEginning Levels

BALLET
Leotard and tights and ballet shoes or leggings/shorts and shirt

JAZZ
Leotard and tights or leggings/shorts and shirt, jazz shoes

TAP
Clothes that are easy to move in (not baggy), tap shoes (low heeled tap shoes only)

HIP HOP
Clothes that are easy to move in (not baggy), socks or bare feet

LYRICAL
Leotard and tights or leggings/shorts and shirt, socks or bare feet

Levels 1 & Above

BALLET
Black leotard, tights (skin tone or pale pink), ballet shoes (skin tone or pale pink) Hair must be in a bun

JAZZ
Black leotard, leggings or tights (skin tone, pale pink, or black) jazz shoes

MODERN
Black leotard, leggings or tights (skin tone, pale pink, or black) bare feet

TAP
Clothes that are easy to move in, tap shoes (low heeled tap shoes only)

HIP HOP
Clothes that are easy to move in (not baggy), socks or bare feet

Ensembles have the same dress code as that class (ex. Ballet dress code for Ballet Ensemble)

beginner/intermediate classes - winter/spring 2025

Ages 18 months- 3 years

My Buddy and Me

A fun introductory movement class for children and a caregiver

  • Wednesday – 4:30-5:00 PM
  • Thursday – 4:30-5:00 PM

Ages 3-4

Creative Movement

A great way to introduce your little one to the joy of dance through imaginative, active play.

  • Monday – 4:30-5:00 PM
  • Tuesday – 4:30-5:00 PM
  • Wednesday – 4:15-4:45 PM
  • Thursday – 4:45-5:15 PM
  • Saturday – 9:30-10:00 AM
  • Saturday – 10:00-10:30 AM
 

Ages 5-6

Various Combination Dance Classes

We offer different combinations of dance genres on various days of the week.  Choose the best fit based on your schedule and your student’s interests.

  • Monday Pre Ballet/Hip Hop – 5:00-5:45 PM
  • Tuesday Pre Ballet/Jazz – 4:45-5:30 PM
  • Wednesday Pre Ballet/Tap – 4:45-5:30 PM
  • Wednesday Pre Ballet/Jazz – 5:00-5:45 PM
  • Wednesday Pre Ballet/Hip Hop – 5:30-6:15 PM
  • Thursday Pre/Beginning Ballet/Hip Hop – 5:00-6:00 PM
 

Ages 7-8

Various Combination Dance Classes

We offer a variety of dance genres on different days of the week. You can choose the best fit based on your schedule and your student’s interests.

  • Monday Beginning Ballet/Hip Hop – 5:45-6:45 PM
  • Wednesday Beginning Ballet/Jazz – 5:45-6:45 PM
  • Wednesday Beginning Ballet/Tap – 6:15-7:15 PM
  • Thursday Pre/Beginning Ballet/Hip Hop – 5:00-6:00 PM
 

experienced classes - winter/spring 2025

for ages 9 and up

After age 9, experienced dancers are placed in classes according to their level determined by our instructors. If your student is new to Dance Kaleidoscope, we will recommend beginning your student at a lower level so that they can be moved up if needed.  

Experienced students ages 14 and up may also take adult classes.  See the bottom of this section or the adult page for classes. 

Ballet

  • Monday Ballet ½ – 4:45-6:00 PM
  • Tuesday Ballet 1 – 5:30-6:30 PM
  • Tuesday Ballet 2 – 7:15-8:30 PM
  • Tuesday Ballet 3 – 5:00-6:30 PM
  • Tuesday Ballet 4 – 7:15-8:30 PM
  • Tuesday Pointe – 8:30-9:15 PM
  • Thursday Ballet ¾ (Pre Pointe/Pointe) – 7:45-9:00 PM

Modern

  • Monday Modern 1 – 6:00-6:45 PM
  • Monday Modern 2 – 7:30-8:30 PM
 

Jazz

  • Thursday Jazz 1 – 6:45-7:30 PM
  • Thursday Jazz 2 & 3 – 6:45-7:45 PM
 

HIP HOP

  • Monday Hip Hop 1 – 6:45-7:30 PM
 

tap

  • Thursday Tap 1 – 6:00-6:45 PM
  • Thursday Tap 2 – 5:15-6:00 PM
 

 

Ensembles - winter/spring 2025

for ages 8 and up

There are four Ensembles for ages 8+ — Ballet, 2 levels, Jazz, Modern and Hip Hop. 

Students in the Ensemble Program are required to take at least one additional class in the same genre.

Ballet

  • Tuesday Ballet ½ – 6:30-7:15 PM
  • Tuesday Ballet ¾ – 6:30-7:15 PM
  • Saturday (2nd and 4th of the month) – 1:00-1:45 PM
 

modern

  • Monday 6:45-7:30 PM
  • Saturday (2nd and 4th of the month) – 10:45-11:30 AM
 

jazz

  • Thursday – 6:00-6:45 PM
  • Saturday (1st and 3rd of the month) – 1:00-1:45 PM

hip hop

  • Monday – 7:30-8:15 PM
  • Saturday (1st and 3rd of the month) – 10:45-11:30 PM

Adult classes - winter/spring 2025

for ages 14 and up (Open Level)

six-week sessions - $99

Ballet

  • Wednesday – 6:45-7:45 PM
 

Tap

  • Thursday – 7:30-8:30 PM

Jazz

  • Wednesday – 7:45-9:00 PM
 

Additional information

Monthly fees and other costs

Fall 2024 Fees:
 
  • 30-minute class $50 
  • 45-minute class $55 
  • 60-minute class $65
  • 75-minute class $70
  • 90-minute class $75
 
Billing Info:
 
  • There is a multi-class discount.
  • Classes are prorated according to holiday breaks. 
  • Classes are billed on the 15th of every month.
  • We recommend signing up for autopay to avoid late fees. Options include ACH payment with no fee or credit card with a processing fee.

Good Things To Know

  • When do classes start?  Fall classes run from September 3, 2024 to December 14, 2024. Students may join anytime pending space in the class. 
 
  • Drop off/pick up procedures.  Parents and caregivers can feel confident that their student is in a caring nurturing environment and you may drop your child at the door.  All are welcome in the building; however, we do encourage families to keep class viewing at a minimum to allow your student to focus on their experience.  We offer special observation weeks several times throughout the year when you can come into the studio to observe and take photos.   
 
  • If you are new to Dance Kaleidoscope, we invite you to attend an open house, arrange a tour at your convenience or during your first class, come in for a quick tour and meet staff. 

FAQ's

May I tour the space and meet instructors? Yes! Arrange a tour at your convenience or plan for a tour on your student’s first day of class. We also welcome you at open houses prior to the Fall 2024 Session: July 27, 11-1 PM and August 10, 1-3 PM.

Does your child love to dance and perform?

Consider our Ensemble Program that gives your dancer the opportunity to learn choreography and provides multiple performance opportunities throughout the year at festivals like Penrod, senior centers and during special studio events.  Plus Ensemble students get to share the stage with Dance Kaleidoscope at a performance!

There are four Ensembles for ages 8+ — Ballet, 2 levels, Jazz, Modern and Hip Hop. Students in the Ensemble Program are required to take at least one additional class in the same genre.

Consider joining one of our dance Ensembles. Email us at libbyh@dancekal.org or call 317-419-2380 for more information.

School Policies

  • All students must be potty trained and able to dress themselves. Students should arrive dressed and ready to go. 
  • We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment (3 student minimum).
  • No food, snacks, or drinks besides water in the building! Please ensure water bottles are tightly sealed, and no straws please.
  • If classes need to be canceled for any reason (weather, Covid, etc.) you will be notified via email and we will post on our social media pages.
  • If your child is sick, please keep them home so we can all stay healthy. We are happy to help you schedule a makeup class at the same or a lower level. 

Dress Code

  • Everyone’s hair (boys and girls) must be pulled back off the face and neck for all classes. Please no toys, jewelry or accessories.
  • Do not wear dance shoes outdoors, this will damage them and will damage our dance floors.
  • Please mark all dance wear, shoes and personal items with your child’s name.
  • Cell phones must be turned off or on silent in their bags if a dancer must bring it to the studio.