• The first step to registering for classes is to create an account in Momence (our registration system).

• Create a guardian account first then add the child/ren you wish to register making sure to include a birthdate for each child. Our youth classes are age restricted, so birthdates are necessary for registration.

• Add a form of payment to your account. We encourage you to link your bank account through ACH Direct Debit in order to save on processing fees, but Credit Cards are also accepted.

In your Momence account, click “My Account” then, under Saved Payment Methods, click “Save ACH Direct Debit.” You will be guided through the process to link your bank account through Stripe.

In order to maintain continuity in our youth & teen classes, we do not offer drop-ins. However, we do offer trial classes for the first half of the semester. Trials can be taken later in the semester with the teacher's approval.

• Yes. If there is room in a class and a student wishes to register after the semester starts, then we do offer prorated tuition.

• Please contact the Youth Program Coordinator (youth@shawl-anderson.org) or call the studio: (510) 654-6921.

Yes. Families unable to pay tuition in full upon registration may opt to pay 2x (for once a week classes) or 4x (for twice a week classes) monthly payment plans with an automatic debit (ACH) or credit card deduction.

• Yes. We strive to maintain equitable access to quality dance education and are proud to offer scholarships to families who may not otherwise be able to afford dance classes. For this reason, we offer a limited number of need-based, partial scholarships for families with a clear and stated financial need.

• We ask that families fill out the scholarship application each semester and our Youth Program Coordinator will work with you to register your child using available scholarship funds.

• Generally, we ask that families complete their request at least one week prior to the semester start date. If funds are available after the semester begins, we will review and make awards on a rolling basis.

• Requests for financial aid must be submitted prior to enrolling your child(ren).

• We are proud to offer dance classes to children of all ages! Our classes have age restrictions for registration in order to keep developmentally similar groups together; however, we understand that all children develop at different rates. If your child is on the cusp of one of the age groupings, please email youth@shawl-anderson.org to discuss options.

• Our Dance with Me classes gives caregivers the opportunity to dance with children who can walk up to age 5. Dance with Me is perfect for children 3 and 4 years old who still feel more comfortable in a class with an adult participating alongside them.​

• Our Creative Movement classes allow students 3 to 7 years old the chance to explore different types of movement in a fun and supportive setting. Students work on locomotor steps, starting and stopping safely, and getting used to being in a class environment. Students will be introduced to the language, etiquette, music, and stories of different dance forms.

• For students 8 and up, we offer a wide range of dance styles and levels, and we are always striving to add more! We offer Hip Hop, Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, and Jazz classes taught by a diverse faculty of dance professionals.

As a non-competitive studio, we pride ourselves on our ability to welcome dancers of all levels of experience. For students 8 and up, we offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced level classes for almost all genres in our youth program. However, a child's level placement varies from student to student, studio to studio, teacher to teacher.

• If your child is excited to dance, but the class level they should be in doesn't work for your family's schedule, reach out to youth@shawl-anderson.org to discuss options.

• We don't have clothing requirements for our classes. However, students should come in clothes that allow for a full range of movement.
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• Examples of danceable clothing include t-shirts, tank tops, leggings, yoga pants, sweatpants, leotards, and tights.

• Most dance classes do not require specific footwear and can be taken barefoot or in socks. Ballet slippers are recommended for Ballet classes in order to help with proper alignment and stability. Sneakers are recommended for Hip Hop classes, but not required.

• If your child enrolls in a class but it is not working out, we can move your registration to another class if there is space in the class.

• Refunds are available for up to 2-weeks after the first class your student takes, less a $40 non-refundable deposit and the class(es) passed.

• We are no longer able to offer refunds or credit if you choose to drop the class after the two-week period.

• Contact the Youth Program Coordinator (youth@shawl-anderson.org) if you need to drop or switch a class.

• Class caps depend on the studio in which the class takes place.

• Classes are capped between 10 and 18 students.