Mission
The Madison Studio of Dance Education is primarily a ballet school that strives to teach students, through all dance forms, to cultivate respect for the art of dance and how art can better enrich our lives. Through a variety of classes we strive to create a community of empowerment, self-discipline, self-expression, compassion, and joy.
We strive for quality dance education that is accessible for all ages.
Registration
New students for the 2026-2027 dance year may be accepted from March 1, 2026 through December 1, 2026.
To register, visit madisondance.com and follow the parent portal prompts.
Enrollment is not complete until the $25 registration fee has been paid and class selection has been made.
For questions regarding classes and levels, email [email protected] or [email protected].
2025-2026 MSDE Dancers have registration priority through June 1st, 2026.
Placement
We are unique in that every year we adapt and update our schedule and syllabus based on the students that are enrolled. Some of the factors included are age, skill level, level of previous training (if applicable), number of classes taken, respect, attendance, ability to apply corrections, strength, technical mastery, and goals. Age and school grade is merely a guide for placement, not an absolute. Placement is typically made on a yearly basis, but advancement can be made by staff appointment when deemed appropriate.
Attendance and Makeup Classes
Attendance is so important in dance. Absences can result in injury and excessive absences can affect advancement to the next level. Missing classes requires a dancer to make-up and catch up on required terminology and/or choreography. Make-up classes can be taken at the same level or lower. Please contact Ms. Jane or Ms. Faith for recommendations. Dance is an individual AND team-oriented discipline.
Withdrawal Policy
If withdrawal from the studio is wished to be made, a 60-day written (note or e-mail) notice to the Director (verbal withdrawals are not accepted) must be given before withdrawing during the school term, and tuition will continue to be due until the end of the 60-day notice. Simply stopping attendance to class does not constitute withdrawal from the studio, and the dancer is still considered enrolled and tuition continues to be due until written 60-day notice is given to the Director from the person(s) responsible for the account payments.
Class Attire
Dancers must follow our dress code. Please refer to the uniform page at the bottom of the packet or on our website. Please have the dancer’s hair pulled back in a bun for class. Please have dancers wear appropriate clothes/warm ups over attire until in the studio.
Tuition
Registration fees are due at the time of registration. Recital fees will be added to the account at registration and are due by December 1st, 2026. Tuition is a yearly fee broken into 10 monthly installments, due on the 1st of each month. On the 10th, accounts not paid will be charged a $25 late fee, and returned checks will incur a $35 fee. As of June 1st, 2024, we are requiring a card to be on your Studio Director account. August tuition is due by the first day of your dancer’s class, beginning the week of August 10, 2026. All other 9 monthly payments (for a total of 10 payments for the year, August-May) are due and run automatically on the first day of your dancer’s class each month unless you contact our directors before the 25th of the previous month for any alternate payment methods- cash, check, or venmo (@Madison-Studio). We offer no refunds or deductions for missed classes, but encourage students to make up classes.
Performances
ALL of our students take part in two performances each year. Please see below for Performance #2 recital fees, Performance #1 fees are included in tuition. Packets with schedules, dates, pictures, venue, and volunteers will be sent via email throughout the year.
PERFORMANCE 1: Fall 2026 November 14th & 15th , 2026 Porter Auditorium
PERFORMANCE 2: *To Be Confirmed* Recital May 15th, 2027 Monroe County Fine Arts Center
TBA: Ensemble Showcase
ALL of our students take part in two performances each year. Please see below for Performance #2 recital fees, Performance #1 fees are included in tuition. Packets with schedules, dates, pictures, venue, and volunteers will be sent via email throughout the year. For more performance opportunities, see our Ensemble!
Important Information
Details and important information will be posted at the studio and emailed to you from [email protected] and [email protected]. If you need to speak with your child’s dance teacher or have any question, please feel free to call or email us. We are not available for impromptu meetings while we are holding class.
Policies Agreement
You will need to activate your Studio Director account to agree and sign the Studio’s Policies & Release of Liability.
Classes for 2026-2027 Season: Monday, August 10, 2026-Saturday, May 15th, 2027.
**Breaks and closings based around the Bibb County School System, see below for entire studio calendar.
Schedule of Classes 2026-2027
The Madison Studio of Dance Education is primarily a ballet school that strives to teach students, through all dance forms, to cultivate respect for the art of dance and how art can better enrich our lives. Through a variety of classes we strive to create a community of empowerment, self-discipline, self-expression, compassion, and joy.
We strive for quality dance education that is accessible for all ages.
Registration
New students for the 2026-2027 dance year may be accepted from March 1, 2026 through December 1, 2026.
To register, visit madisondance.com and follow the parent portal prompts.
Enrollment is not complete until the $25 registration fee has been paid and class selection has been made.
For questions regarding classes and levels, email [email protected] or [email protected].
2025-2026 MSDE Dancers have registration priority through June 1st, 2026.
Placement
We are unique in that every year we adapt and update our schedule and syllabus based on the students that are enrolled. Some of the factors included are age, skill level, level of previous training (if applicable), number of classes taken, respect, attendance, ability to apply corrections, strength, technical mastery, and goals. Age and school grade is merely a guide for placement, not an absolute. Placement is typically made on a yearly basis, but advancement can be made by staff appointment when deemed appropriate.
Attendance and Makeup Classes
Attendance is so important in dance. Absences can result in injury and excessive absences can affect advancement to the next level. Missing classes requires a dancer to make-up and catch up on required terminology and/or choreography. Make-up classes can be taken at the same level or lower. Please contact Ms. Jane or Ms. Faith for recommendations. Dance is an individual AND team-oriented discipline.
Withdrawal Policy
If withdrawal from the studio is wished to be made, a 60-day written (note or e-mail) notice to the Director (verbal withdrawals are not accepted) must be given before withdrawing during the school term, and tuition will continue to be due until the end of the 60-day notice. Simply stopping attendance to class does not constitute withdrawal from the studio, and the dancer is still considered enrolled and tuition continues to be due until written 60-day notice is given to the Director from the person(s) responsible for the account payments.
Class Attire
Dancers must follow our dress code. Please refer to the uniform page at the bottom of the packet or on our website. Please have the dancer’s hair pulled back in a bun for class. Please have dancers wear appropriate clothes/warm ups over attire until in the studio.
Tuition
Registration fees are due at the time of registration. Recital fees will be added to the account at registration and are due by December 1st, 2026. Tuition is a yearly fee broken into 10 monthly installments, due on the 1st of each month. On the 10th, accounts not paid will be charged a $25 late fee, and returned checks will incur a $35 fee. As of June 1st, 2024, we are requiring a card to be on your Studio Director account. August tuition is due by the first day of your dancer’s class, beginning the week of August 10, 2026. All other 9 monthly payments (for a total of 10 payments for the year, August-May) are due and run automatically on the first day of your dancer’s class each month unless you contact our directors before the 25th of the previous month for any alternate payment methods- cash, check, or venmo (@Madison-Studio). We offer no refunds or deductions for missed classes, but encourage students to make up classes.
Performances
ALL of our students take part in two performances each year. Please see below for Performance #2 recital fees, Performance #1 fees are included in tuition. Packets with schedules, dates, pictures, venue, and volunteers will be sent via email throughout the year.
PERFORMANCE 1: Fall 2026 November 14th & 15th , 2026 Porter Auditorium
PERFORMANCE 2: *To Be Confirmed* Recital May 15th, 2027 Monroe County Fine Arts Center
TBA: Ensemble Showcase
ALL of our students take part in two performances each year. Please see below for Performance #2 recital fees, Performance #1 fees are included in tuition. Packets with schedules, dates, pictures, venue, and volunteers will be sent via email throughout the year. For more performance opportunities, see our Ensemble!
Important Information
Details and important information will be posted at the studio and emailed to you from [email protected] and [email protected]. If you need to speak with your child’s dance teacher or have any question, please feel free to call or email us. We are not available for impromptu meetings while we are holding class.
Policies Agreement
You will need to activate your Studio Director account to agree and sign the Studio’s Policies & Release of Liability.
Classes for 2026-2027 Season: Monday, August 10, 2026-Saturday, May 15th, 2027.
**Breaks and closings based around the Bibb County School System, see below for entire studio calendar.
Schedule of Classes 2026-2027
Pre-Dance (ages 3.5-5 ballet, tap, tumbling) Tuesdays 4-4:45pm |
Level 1 Prep (ages 4-5.5, 4K or Kindergarten--ballet, tap, tumbling) Mondays 4:15-5pm |
Level 1 (ages 5-6, Kindergarten and 1st grade- ballet, tap, tumbling) Thursdays 4:15-5pm |
Level 2 (ages 6-8, ballet, tap, tumbling) Thursdays 5-6pm |
Level 3 (ages 7-9 ballet and tap) Tuesdays 4:45-5:45p |
Level 4 (ages 8-10, meets 1x week, dancers eligible for specialty classes) Tuesdays 5:45-6:45p |
Level 5 (ages 9-12, meets 2x week) Mondays and Wednesdays 4:15-5:15p |
Level 6 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:45-5:45p |
Level 7 Mondays 5:15-6:45p & Wednesdays 4:15-5:30p |
Level 8 Mondays 5:15-6:45p and Wednesdays 5:30-7pm |
Ensemble (by audition only) Mondays and Thursdays 6:45-8pm |
Adult Ballet Wednesdays 7-8pm or Saturdays 9-10am TBA per season |
Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern Class Schedule
Lyrical 1(ages 9-11) Tuesdays 4-4:45p |
Modern 1 (ages 9-12) Mondays 5:15-6pm |
Contemporary 2 (ages 11-14) Wednesdays 6-7p |
Modern 2 (ages 11-14) Tuesdays 5:45-6:45p |
Contemporary/Lyrical 3 (ages 15-up) Thursdays 5:45-6:45p |
Modern 3 (ages 13-up) Wednesdays 7-8pm |
Yoga Stretch (registered through and paid to teacher) Tuesdays 6:30-7:20pm. See website for details! |
Dance Conditioning Saturdays 10:15-11am (pre-approved ages 12-up) |
Jazz Funk, Tap, and Musical Theatre Classes
Hop Jazz JR (ages 9 & up) Mondays 6-6:45p |
Musical Theatre (ages 9-12) Saturdays 10:15-11am |
Hop Jazz Int/Adv (ages 12 & up) Tuesdays 6:45-7:45p |
Tap Workshops (ages 12 & up) Saturdays as 6 Week Series Series 1 begins August 15th Series 2 Second Semester TBA |
*Classes are subject to change based on studio, class, and time demand.
Studio Schedule Snapshot by Studio:
Studio Schedule Snapshot by Studio:
*Studio Doors Open 15 minutes before the first class of the day.
Tuition and Fee Schedule
Registration Fee: $25 Due at Registration (Annual Fee for August-July)
May Recital Fees (Fall Production is Included in Tuition):
Pre-Dance, Level 1 Prep, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4A: $99
Modern 1, Modern 2, Adv Modern, Lyrical 1, Contemporary, Adv Contemporary,
Musical Theatre, Tap/Jazz, Hop Jazz, Hop Jazz UL: $140
Level 4C, Level 5C, Level 7, Level 8: $140
*For multiple classes and costumes: Each additional class fee $99
Monthly Tuition Payments:
TUITION INCLUDES ALL CLASSES, EXTRA RECITAL REHEARSALS, and OUR PRODUCTION FEE (please note, our production is separate from recital and is an additional performance opportunity that all dancers take part in)!
Pre-Dance, Level 1 Prep, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4A Modern 1, Lyrical 1,
Musical Theatre, Tap/Jazz, Hop Jazz 9 & up,
Contemporary, Advanced Contemporary, Advanced Modern,
Modern 2, Hop Jazz UL(1x a week class):
$90
Level 4C, Level 5C, Level 7, Level 8 (2x a week class):
$165
Ensemble Class Rate (2.5hr Ensemble per week, 2x ballet, 1 specialty per week):
$270
Seasonal Workshops TBA Per Workshop:
6 Week Upper Level Tap Series 1 $120
Yoga Stretch:
registered through and paid to instructor Ms. Jessica
For More Than 5 classes a week, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Payments:
Registration fees are due at the time of registration. Recital fees will be added to the account immediately and are due by December 1st, 2025.If recital fees are not paid independently by December 1st, the card on file will be run with December Tuition.
Tuition is a yearly fee broken into 10 monthly installments(August-May), due on your dancer’s 1st class of each month. On the 10th, accounts not paid will be charged a $25 late fee, and returned checks will incur a $35 fee. We require a card to be on your Studio Director account. Payments are run automatically on the first class of each month unless you contact our directors before the 25th of the previous month for any alternate payment methods- cash, check, or venmo. We offer no refunds or deductions for misses classes, but encourage students to make up classes.
Discounts on Tuition:
15% off tuition for siblings
10% off tuition military discount with proof of service
10% off tuition for multiple classes after 1st specialty class
5% off paying tuition and fees in full
Other Pricing:
Dance Card $90/6 classes
*For specific classes and instances only, expires 1 year from purchase, great for adults and drop ins!
Private Lessons: $60/hr
Studio Rentals:
Studio A: $25/hr Studio B: $20/hr
DRESS CODE
Pre-Dance (ages 3.5-5 ballet, tap, tumbling) pastel pink dance dress or leotard/skirt combination pink or flesh colored tights pink or flesh colored ballet shoes black pull on tap shoes with elastic over instep preferred |
Level 1 Prep and Level 1 (ages 4.5-6, ballet, tap, tumbling) lavender dance dress or leotard/skirt pink or flesh colored tights pink or flesh colored ballet shoes black pull on tap shoes with elastic over instep preferred |
Level 2 (ages 6-8, ballet, tap, tumbling) light blue dance dress or leotard/skirt pink or flesh colored tights pink or flesh colored ballet shoes black pull on tap shoes with elastic over instep preferred |
Level 3 (ages 7-9 ballet and tap) royal blue dance dress or leotard/skirt pink or flesh colored tights pink or flesh colored ballet shoes black pull on tap shoes with elastic over instep preferred |
Level 4 (ages 8-10, week) navy leotard and skirt pink or flesh colored tights pink or flesh colored ballet shoes |
Level 5C (ages 10-12, meets 2x week) black leotard ballet skirt pink or flesh colored tights pink or flesh colored ballet shoes |
Level 7/8 black leotard ballet skirt pink or flesh colored tights pink or flesh colored ballet shoes pointe shoes |
Musical Theatre any solid color leotard jazz pants or leggings black oxford or pull on tap shoes black jazz shoes |
Modern 1, Modern 2, Modern 3 any solid color leotard black leggings/capris |
Lyrical, Contemporary, Advanced Contemporary Lyrical any solid color leotard leggings/capris dance socks ballet shoes |
Hop Jazz 1, Hop Jazz 2 any color leotard leggings black jazz shoes |
Yoga Stretch athletic wear (leggings or capris, no shorts) |
Preliminary Calendar
