RECREATIONAL
At Stompin’ Beatz, we believe that dance should be fun, inspiring, and accessible to all! Our Recreational Program is designed for dancers of all ages and skill levels, offering high-quality training in a supportive and encouraging environment. With a variety of styles to choose from and flexible enrollment, your dancer will have the opportunity to build confidence, make new friends, and grow their love for dance. Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the first time or returning for another season, we can’t wait to dance with you!
2025-2026 SCHEDULE
Recreational Program
MONDAY
6:45pm-7:30pm Hip Hop Technique (ages 9-11)
BLUE ROOM
7:30pm-8:15pm Hip Hop Technique (ages 12-18)
BLUE ROOM
TUESDAY
4:30pm-5:30pm Tap/Ballet Combo Class (ages 3-5)
GREEN ROOM
5:00pm-5:30pm Hip Hop Technique (ages 6-8)
BLUE ROOM
5:30pm-7:00pm Tap/Ballet/Poms Combo (ages 6-7)
GREEN ROOM
7:00pm-8:30pm Tap/Ballet/Jazz Combo (ages 8-11)
GREEN ROOM
WEDNESDAY
4:30pm-5:30pm Tap/Ballet Combo (ages 6-7)
GREEN ROOM
5:30pm-6:30pm Tap/Ballet Combo (ages 3-5)
GREEN ROOM
5:30pm-6:15pm Hip Hop Technique (ages 6-8)
BLUE ROOM
THURSDAY
5:30pm-6:30pm Tap/Ballet Combo (ages 3-5)
GREEN ROOM
OUR CLASSES
AGES 3-5
Tap/Ballet Combo:
For ages 2.5 and up (must be potty trained)
This upbeat combo class introduces young dancers to both tap and ballet. Each class includes 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap.
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Tap: Learn basic steps, rhythm, timing, and simple combinations through music and counting beats.
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Ballet: Practice ballet positions, basic steps, graceful movement, posture, and story-based dancing to spark imagination.
Classes include props, dance games, stretching, and child-friendly music to keep things fun and age-appropriate. With imaginative themes, students build coordination, listening skills, memory, creativity, confidence, teamwork, and a solid dance foundation.
AGES 5-8
Tap/Ballet Combo: (ages 6-7)
For ages 6–7 (or age 5 with dance experience entering kindergarten)
This 1-hour weekly class combines 30 minutes of tap and 30 minutes of ballet.
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Tap: Beginner/intermediate progressions, rhythm counting, across-the-floor exercises, and short combos to build timing, clarity, and confidence.
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Ballet: Barre work, center floor, and across-the-floor combinations focusing on posture, grace, alignment, and technique.
Dancers build a strong foundation in rhythm, technique, and coordination while improving memory, musicality, flexibility, confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Tap/Ballet/Pom Combo: (ages 6-7)
For ages 6–7 (or age 5 with dance experience entering kindergarten)
This 1.5-hour weekly class combines 30 minutes each of tap, ballet, and poms.
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Tap: Beginner/intermediate progressions, rhythm counting, across-the-floor steps, and short combos to build timing, clarity, and confidence.
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Ballet: Barre work, center floor, and across-the-floor combinations focusing on posture, grace, alignment, and technique.
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Poms: Basic jazz technique, sharp arm motions, levels, and short combos to upbeat, age-appropriate music, building spirit, precision, and performance skills.
Dancers strengthen rhythm, technique, and coordination while improving memory, musicality, flexibility, confidence, teamwork, and leadership.
Hip Hop Technique: (ages 6-8)
For ages 6–8 (or age 5 with dance experience entering kindergarten)
This high-energy hip hop class teaches age-appropriate foundations in a fun, supportive environment.
Students warm up and stretch, then work on technique, footwork, floor work, and hip hop basics. They’ll learn short combos, practice musicality, memory, clean movements, and expressive performance. Dancers build rhythm, agility, balance, and confidence while gaining the ability to pick up choreography and perform with style.
AGES 8-11
Tap/Ballet/Jazz Combo: (ages 8-11)
1.5-Hour Combo Class – Tap, Ballet & Jazz
This weekly class includes 30 minutes each of tap, ballet, and jazz.
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Tap: Intermediate progressions, rhythm counting, across-the-floor steps, and short combos to build timing, clarity, and confidence.
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Ballet: Barre work, center floor, and across-the-floor combinations focusing on posture, grace, alignment, and technical growth.
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Jazz: Intermediate jazz technique with emphasis on energy, arm placement, turnout, and flexibility.
Dancers build a strong foundation in rhythm, technique, and coordination while improving memory, musicality, flexibility, confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Hip Hop Technique: (ages 9-11)
This high-energy class teaches hip hop fundamentals—footwork, isolations, groove, rhythm, and freestyle—in a fun, encouraging environment.
Dancers will start with a warmup to get moving and stretch, then work on technique, coordination, and musicality. They’ll learn short combos, practice sharp and clean movements, and develop their own style through freestyle exercises. Students will work on performance skills—like expression, stage presence, and confidence—while dancing to fresh, age-appropriate music.
This class is perfect for building rhythm, agility, creativity, and giving kids a positive outlet for energy and self-expression.
AGES 12-18
Hip Hop Technique: (ages 12-18)
This high-energy class builds on the foundations from our 9–11 Hip Hop program, introducing more complex choreography, faster rhythms, and advanced techniques. While it’s designed as the next step after our younger class, no prior enrollment is required—new students are always welcome and will receive the support they need to feel confident and catch up quickly.
Students will warm up and stretch, then work on intricate footwork, sharper isolations, dynamic grooves, and freestyle skills. They’ll learn longer, more challenging combos that focus on precision, style, and performance quality. Choreography is set to clean, upbeat music that pushes creativity and expression while keeping the environment fun and supportive.
This class builds rhythm, agility, creativity, and confidence, and provides teens with a positive outlet to express themselves through movement.
Note for ages 12–18:
We do not list separate jazz, tap, or ballet classes for this age group on our schedule. These styles are offered through our competition team program and are available by instructor approval. If you are interested in taking jazz, tap, or ballet at this level, please contact us to discuss placement and availability.
FAQS
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TUITION POLICY
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Tuition is all-inclusive and billed in nine equal installments, regardless of how many classes occur in a month.
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Payments are set up on Auto-Pay and processed on the 1st of every month using the credit card or bank account on file.
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If a payment is declined on the 1st:
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Tuition is considered late.
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A $25 late fee will be added to your account.
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A new payment method must be provided. (No exceptions.)
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Tuition is not adjusted for holidays, vacations, or absences.
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Make-up classes are available for missed lessons in the same or a lower level.
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Lessons will be suspended if an account is more than 1 month past due.
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Accounts 60+ days past due will be sent to collections.
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Parents are responsible for all collection costs.
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No refunds or exchanges are given for any payments made to Stompin’ Beatz.
ABSENCE POLICY
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If you must miss a class for any reason, it is your responsibility to call or email the studio before the scheduled class time so the teacher can be informed. Doctor’s notes are encouraged for absences due to illness or injury, as they help teachers understand the severity and plan accordingly.
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Make-up classes may be available for absences due to illness, injury, or exceptional circumstances, depending on class availability. Please email cparker@stompinbeatz.com for details on make-up options for your class. We do not offer make-up classes for missed lessons due to studio closures, holidays, or cancelled classes. Tuition will still be charged for missed classes, and no refunds are given.
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Consistent attendance is essential to each dancer’s growth and the success of the entire class. The absence of one dancer can impact the whole group, so please make every effort to attend every class. If a dancer misses an exceptional number of classes, the studio reserves the right to remove them from the class.
WITHDRAWL POLICY
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To drop a class or fully terminate dance classes, you must fill out the "Terminating Dance Class" form on our website.
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Phone calls will not be accepted for withdrawal requests.
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Notification must be received by the 25th of the month to avoid charges for the following month.
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If payment is processed before notification, you are still committed to the next month’s tuition.
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No refunds will be given.
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Tuition is based on enrollment (a guaranteed spot in class), not on attendance or participation.
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A $35 drop fee will be charged for class withdrawal.
DRESS CODE
What should my child wear to their classes?
Where should I buy their dance shoes?
On Pointe Dancewear
Address: 4236 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO 63129
What do I tell them when I go in to get my dancers shoes?
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My child dances at Stompin' Beatz
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What classes your child is in (ex: Tap/Ballet Combo (ages 3-5)