Teaching the art, discipline, and joy of dance for over 35 years.
Still time to Register for our Fun Day One Days and Greatest Showman Theater Camp!
FUN DAY ONE DAYS
A fun morning of dance, a snack and craft all centered around a theme. The Fun Days are for dancers ages 3-7 years old. Each fun day is 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM on the days listed below. There will be a parent presentation at 11:30 AM at the end of each fun day.
Wear ballet shoes if you have them. Dancers should also wear a leotard and tights if you have them. Please wear comfortable clothes if you do not have a leotard and tights.
Incredibles – July 25 • Under the Big Top – July 31
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN THEATER CAMP
A camp for dancers ages 7 – 12
July 29 – August 1 • 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon
Do you love to sing, dance and act? This is the camp for you.
Learn the audition process for a musical, as you audition for The Greatest Showman. Sing, dance and act for preparation for our in-house production on Thursday, August 1st. Students will be divided by age and experience.
2019 – 2020 Dance Class Registration begins July 29!
Welcome!
We’re so excited to start our 35th 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. This season we’ve added 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
Open House
Join us at our Open House on Sunday, July 28 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 1902 Jules Street.
- Meet our Instructors
- Watch Dance Demos
- Enjoy Refreshments
- Catch a sneak peak of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
- We'll even have a Bounce House for you to jump and bounce around
Stop by for a fun afternoon and see what we have to offer.
Important Dates
July 29
Dance Class Registration begins online.
August 26
Dance classes begin.
September 2
Labor Day [No classes]
October 9
5% Discount if Costume Fees are paid in full.
October 31
Halloween [No Classes]
November 27 - December 1
Thanksgiving [No classes]
December 9
Costume Fees must be paid in full.
December 23 - January 5
Winter break [No classes]
March 7 – 8
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe performances at the Historic Missouri Theater
March 16 - 22
Spring break [No classes]
May 25
Recital Staging Rehearsals begin at the Missouri Theater
June 6 – 7
Recital Dress Rehearsals at the Missouri Theater
June 13 – 14
2020 Dance Recital at the Missouri Theater
2020 Recital
Recital Dates
The Dance Arts Center annual recital will be held June 13 – 14, 2020. Students showcase their talents at our annual recital. Our Senior Showcase will be June 12. 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 Memorial Day, May 25.
Dress Rehearsals will be Saturday,
June 6 and Sunday, June 7. Dancers are required to attend dress rehearsals.
Parents are asked to attend
both staging and dress
rehearsals.