1902 Jules Street, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64501
The Dance Arts Center presents: Music • Dance • Drama • Art
Join us for these special NEW limited edition Classes
The amazing Michelle Rautmann, Marla Heeler, Kara McGhee and Will Stuck will be teaching special classes to enhance your child's knowledge and skills in music, dance, theater, art, and creativity. Limited spots available for these 6-week classes. Classes start in October! Openings are limited so register your child today!
We’ll be exploring some new fun avenues
in the arts. PERFECT for those families who need a little extra movement, music, and arts media in their life!
In Studio Dance Classes
Virtual Online Dance Classes via Zoom!
Virtual Online Dance Classes via Zoom!
Virtual Online Dance Classes via Zoom!
Virtual Online Dance Classes via Zoom!
Virtual Online Dance Classes via Zoom!
Welcome!
Important Dates and Information
Important Dates and Information
We’re so excited to start our 36th dance season serving the greater St. Joseph area. The Dance Arts Center has grown into one of the most recognized names in our community known for our outstanding staff, organization, creative productions and age-appropriate costuming. DAC offers over 80 classes for children and adults:
- Ballet
- Tap
- Pointe
- Jazz
- Contemporary
- Musical Theater
- Tumbling
- Hip Hop
We also have specialty classes like Leaps & Turns, Strength & Stretch and Yoga. Our 4 studios are designed and constructed for dance and include a waiting room and observation window. We’re especially proud of our Beyond Dance Program allowing dancers with special needs to participate in dance classes and perform in our annual recital.
Adult instructors teach all classes and are eager to share their knowledge and expertise. Benefits students receive include proper technique, poise, concentration, time management, problem solving and confidence.
‘Dance Training = Life Training’!
Call or stop by The Dance Arts Center, see who we are and the fun and creativity we have to offer. We want you to join our dance family.
Sincerely – Marla Heeler, Owner / Instructor
Important Dates and Information
Important Dates and Information
Important Dates and Information
Monday July 27, 2020
Online 2020 – 2021 Class Registration begins!
Classes begin Tuesday, September 8th!
Classes are NOT in Session:
• Labor Day: September 7
• Thanksgiving: November 25 – 29
• Winter Break: December 21 – January 3
• Spring Break: March 20 – 26 (classes can be made up during this week)
October 7: Receive a 5% discount if costume fees are paid in full.
November 11: Costume fees payment is due in full. A $15.00 late fee per costume will be added for
any costume not paid by November 11 to cover
extra shipping costs.
Safer Studio
The Dance Arts Center follows the 'More Than Just Great Dancing Safer Studio Guidelines' which prioritize a hierarchy of safety and wellness measures:
- Wellness checks for staff
- Frequent hand hygiene
- Enhanced cleaning procedures
- Minimizing mixing and mingling via social distancing practices
- Curricular/facility adjustments
- Continuous parent communications
- Hand sanitizer will be used by anyone entering and exiting the building
- We will continue to disinfect between all of our classes with a deep clean at the end of each day.
2021 Recital
Important Dates and Information
2021 Recital
Recital Dates
The Dance Arts Center annual recital will be held June 11 – 13, 2021. Students showcase their talents at our annual recital. Our Senior Showcase will be June 11. Family, friends, and the public will see all of our dance curriculum. Our dancers shine at the recital.
Recital Rehearsal Fee
A $15.00 per dancer rehearsal fee is due with your costume payment. This fee helps off-set rental, insurance, and staff costs at the Missouri Theater during the weeks prior to our concert.
Recital Rehearsals
Staging rehearsals are held at The Missouri Theater beginning Monday, May 31.
Dress Rehearsals
Monday, June 5 – Friday, June 11 at The Missouri Theater. Dancers are required to attend dress rehearsals.
