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Our dance classes are designed for adult dancers aged 15 and up of all abilities and levels. Classes are 12-24 weeks long each, offered at the studio and on Zoom throughout the year. Dancers will participate in warm-up exercises, dance techniques, and routines during classes. They will perform hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, and other routines in videos during classes. Adult Dancers will gain strong confidence in their dancing and themselves and develop excellent techniques in classes. They will build performance styles, have fun dancing, express themselves through dancing, and maintain a healthy lifestyle as dancers.

FAQS

What are the Types of Students participating in Dance Classes?

 

• We have adult dancers, senior dancers, and teen dancers participating in our classes. 

• These students are performance and recreational dancers.

• Adult Dancers are aged 18-54, senior dancers are aged 55 & up, and teen dancers are aged 15-17.

• The performance dancers attend classes at least twice a week. They focus on learning dance choreographies, attending rehearsals, and performing dance routines at events from December to June and July in various businesses in many states.

• The recreational dancers attend classes at least once a week. They focus more on having fun dancing, expressing themselves through dance, learning dance techniques and routines, and engaging in other similar dance activities, such as performance dancing. They perform showcases and participate in different events at businesses in several states.

 

How Old Do I Have to Be to Sign Up for Dance Classes?

• You must be age 18 and older to register for adult dance classes at Adult Jazz & Groove Dance Organization.

• Anyone under 18 must have a guardian or parent to sign up for their classes.

 

How do I Sign Up for Dance Classes?

 

In-Person Class Registration Option

• Step 1: Visit the studio or click the "Dance Class Registration Form" button to access the registration form.

• Step 2: Complete the entire dance class registration form.

• Step 3: Return the registration form and payment to the staff.

Online Class Registration Option

• Step 1: Visit www.adultjazzandgroovedance.com/classes or go to the "Classes" page of our website.

• Step 2: View the dance class schedules list above.

• Step 3: Select the "Book Now" button to sign up for any classes.

• Step 4: Complete the entire dance class registration form.

• Step 5: Select the "Submit Form" button to submit the registration form.

• Step 6: Click the "Buy Now" button to pay for dance classes.

• Step 7: Complete the entire payment process.

• Step 8: Select the "Submit Payment" button to submit the payment.

 

Please Note: You will receive a receipt from the staff after completing the registration process at the studio or by email.

 

Other Class Registration Options

• You can sign up for dance classes by calling or texting us at 301-349-6054

• Or you can sign up for classes by emailing us at adultjazzandgroovedance@gmail.com.

 

How Can I Change My Class Schedule?

 

• You can contact us by email, phone, or text to request that we change your dance class schedule.

• No switching dance class schedules after October 15th, January 15th, or June 15th.

 

Can I Cancel My Class Registration Anytime?

 

• You can contact us by email, phone, or text to request that we cancel your class registration.

• No cancelling class registration after November 15th, May 15th, or July 15th.

 

What Happens If Classes Have Low Enrollment?

 

• Group Classes with fewer than 3 dancers enrolled will be canceled for that season.

• Private Classes with no dancers enrolled will be canceled for that season.

 

How Can I Pay for Dance Classes?

 

• You can pay for dance classes in cash, credit, debit, through PayPal, or with a prepaid card, or you can purchase a class card.

• Cash Payments are accepted at the studio only.

• Credit, debit, drop-in-class, PayPal, or prepaid card payments are accepted at the studio and online.

 

Can I Receive a Refund Anytime?

 

• You can contact us by email, phone, or text to request a refund.

• You only get the refund for the current month.

• No refunds given to anyone after November 15th, May 15th, or July 15th.

 

What Happens If I Pay for Classes After Payment Deadlines?

 

• You will receive a $15 late fee charge added to your payment if you pay for classes after the payment deadlines.

• If no payments are received within 10 days after the deadlines, your class registration will be canceled for that season.

• You cannot attend any more classes and cannot register for classes until the next season if your registration is canceled.

• You also cannot receive a refund once your class registration is canceled.

 

What are the Studio Closing and Class Cancellation Policies?

 

• The studio will be closed during holidays, inclement weather situations, or other emergencies.

• If no instructor attends classes 20 minutes after classes start, the classes will be canceled for that day.

• Group Classes with fewer than 3 dancers will be canceled for that day.

• Private Classes with no dancers in these classes will be canceled for that day.

• We will notify everyone by email about studio closings, class cancellations, and make-up classes.

 

What are the Health Policies?

 

• No one is allowed to attend the classes or come to the studio with a cold or flu.

• We advised ill dancers to attend dance classes online until they recover from any illness.

• No one can dance with an unhealthy weight or any injured body part.

• Ensure that you provide a medical doctor's letter stating it is safe for you to return to classes and the studio.

 

What are the Safety Policies?

 

• No alcohol, drugs, or smoking products, such as marijuana, are allowed in classes at the studio.

• We advised ill dancers to attend dance classes online until they recover from any illness.

• No weapons, such as guns, knives, or other objects used as weapons, are allowed in the studio.

• Bullying, rape, stalking, threats, and violence against anyone are not tolerated at our business.

• Only law enforcement and the security teams can carry weapons, but they must use them properly by law.

• Anyone who commits a crime will be sentenced to jail and pay a fine.

• Anyone who commits a crime will be permanently banned from our dance organization and the activities we do.

• You can bring a service animal if it does not cause harm or danger to others in classes at the studio.

• We are not responsible for any deaths, illnesses, or injuries that may occur in our studio during classes.

• However, we will contact 911 emergency services if any of these hazards occur in classes.

• We will cancel until further notice.

• Everyone must leave the studio together as an organization for safety reasons.

 

What are the In-person Class Attendance Policies?

 

• Dance Classes are open to registered dancers, students, and guests only.

• Our Adult Jazz & Groove Dance Staff can manage all activities, including classes at our dance organization.

• The staff can refuse to provide products and services to anyone for any reason.

• You must arrive on time or earlier for dance classes.

• You must sign the class attendance sheet before you go to classes.

• If you arrive more than 15 minutes after classes, you cannot attend classes.

• If you plan to be late for classes or miss a class, you must contact the staff 1 hour before classes start.

• You can make up for your excessive late attendance or absences.

• Please respect one another regardless of each other's background and views on various situations.

  Unprofessional Relationships, such as those between staff and students, students and students, staff and customers, staff and staff, or customers and customers, are unacceptable at our dance organization.

• Everyone is expected to attend classes with a positive attitude and be prepared to dance.

• Please report any issues with individuals or items to the staff by email, phone, or in person at the studio.

• All conflicts will be resolved in a professional manner that is fair for everyone.

• Cell phones must be off except during break times, when attending virtual classes, or when playing music for dance routines.

• Refreshments, such as drinks and food, must be kept away from the dance floor except when everyone is having a party.

• Everyone must clean their mess and gather their belongings before leaving the classrooms.

 

What are Virtual Class Attendance Policies?

 

• Step 1: You must create a Zoom Account or skip this step if you already have one.

• Step 2: Download the app from the "Apple Store" or "Google Play" or visit www.zoom.us/signup.

• Step 3: Click the class link(s) from the "Adult Jazz & Groove Dance Zoom Dance Class Schedules". 

• Step 4: Then, you type the meeting ID and password to log into the dance group classes on your computer.

• Step 5: If you use a mobile phone, enter the password to log in to the sessions.

• Step 6: Make sure to arrive at virtual dance classes at least 1 hour before group classes start.

• Step 7: No students can attend online classes less than 1 hour before the classes begin.

 

Please Note: We will post copies of the classes on our website and email them to you if you encounter any issues. If you have problems logging into the classes, please contact us at 301-349-6054 or adultjazzandgroovedance@gmail.com.

 

 

What are the Other Class Policies?

 

• Dancers are not required to have a dance background to take hip hop, jazz, private, and tap classes.

• They must have a ballet background or be currently taking these classes to take jazz dance classes.

• They must also have a ballet and jazz background or be currently taking these classes to take lyrical classes.

• Dancers must have a dance, performance, or other background to take performance classes.  

• Level 1 Dancers must take level 1 classes (beginner-level classes) before taking level 2 classes.

• Level 2 Dancers must take level 2 classes (intermediate-level classes) before taking level 3 classes.

• Level 3 Dancers must take level 3 classes (advanced-level classes).

• Performance Dancers must take performance classes and have the option to take other classes.

• Open Level Dancers can take any level classes.

 

Do You Have Adult Dance Teams?

 

• Yes, we have adult dance teams for adults. Our performance dancers are our dance teams in our dance organization.

• But we only have a performance dancers type of team for adult dancers for now.

• We will have a company dancer team, in addition to the current one, for adult dancers in the future.

 

What I Need to Know About the Performance Dancers?

 

The Adult Jazz & Groove Performance Dancers are serious and talented dancers, and classes are open to those aged 15 and up who are passionate about dance, entertainment, and performance. We have adult, senior, and teen performance dancer groups that anyone can join at our dance organization.  The mission is to create a healthy, positive, safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for performance dancers within a dance group setting. Dancers have the opportunity to build confidence in themselves and enhance their confidence in their dancing, develop strong relationships with others, and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle as performance dancers. They also have the opportunity to enhance performance quality, grow as performers, and refine their performance styles as dancers. Our performance dancers attend classes and rehearsals to prepare for performing a variety of dance routines, including hip hop, jazz, lyrical, and tap, at events hosted by organizations in several states. Please read the information below to learn more about becoming one of our performance dancers at our dance organization.

 

How Do I Become One of the Performance Dancers?

 

• No auditions are required to become one of our performance dancers.
• You must be 15 or older to become one of our dancers.
• You can be any level dancer.
• You also must have a dance background.
• You can have a performance background, but it is only required for new and current intermediate and higher-level dancers.
• They must also be enrolled students at the Adult Jazz & Groove Dance Organization.

 

What Are the Commitment Requirements to Be A Performance Dancer?

 

• You must commit to any dance team for 3 to 12 months.

• You must take 2 performance classes.

• You are welcome to take additional dance classes.

• You must attend classes at least twice every week.

• You will practice 4-6 hours weekly and attend rehearsals to prepare to perform at events anywhere.

 

What Performance Opportunities or Events Do Performance Dancers Do?

 

• Our Adult Jazz & Groove Performance Dancers perform at least 4 events during the year.
• You will do at least 1 event at any organization in any state.
• You must do all showcases at our dance organization.
• You are also required to perform at least 1 production number at all showcases at our dance organization.

 

What are the Dress Code Policies for Classes?

 

• You must wear active or dance clothes and shoes for classes.

• Clothes and shoes must feature images or words that send a positive message to everyone.

• You must wear dance or regular sneakers for hip hop classes.

• Lyrical, private, and performance classes required dancers to wear dance shoes.

• You wear non-specific dance shoes for lyrical, private, and performance classes.

• Your instructors will tell you what you need to wear: non-specific dance shoes for these classes.

• You must wear tap dance shoes for tap classes.

• Hair must be away from the face for safety reasons during dance classes.

• You can wear small jewelry and watches in classes.

• We recommend wearing contact lenses if you wear eyeglasses daily.

 

What are the Photo and Video Release Dress Code Policies?

 

• We post photos and videos on our website, in printed materials, on our YouTube Channel, and in other places.

• We never publish anyone's information on photos, videos, and other materials without written consent.