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Christian Dance Alliance is an educational dance ministry providing quality, age-appropriate dance instruction in a Christian environment. We are dedicated to sharing the joy of the Lord through the art of dance. Our curriculum incorporates classical dance technique with Scripture, contemporary Christian and classical music, choreographed routines as well as improvised prayer and worship movement. Classes are held at Five Seasons Sports Club - 11790 Snider Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249. We hope you will join us for classes!
Our goal in placing children in dance classes is to have every child in an age-appropriate and technically-appropriate level class where they will be comfortable but also challenged.
Age is the first criteria for class registration. If your child is age 3-6, she/he will not need a placement evaluation, and can immediately enroll in the appropriate class level based on age. If your child has never danced before, has a difficult time separating from you or following directions, we recommend defaulting to the lowest level that includes your child’s age. For example, a 4-year old who has never danced before should register for Dance Combo 1, but a 4-year old who took Dance Combo 1 (or similar class) the previous year may register for Dance Combo 1 again or Dance Combo 2. Please keep in mind that it is acceptable and not unusual for a dancer to repeat the same level for more than one year. If you have questions, please contact us!
Technical ability is the second criteria for class registration. Therefore, if your child is age 7+, we recommend a placement conversation or in-class evaluation. Classes in our Recreational Division do not require a placement evaluation, but if we find that your child is not in the most appropriate level for her/his experience, we will make the necessary adjustments.
For classes in our Preparatory Division (Age 8+, Level 1+), a placement evaluation is REQUIRED for new students (existing students please refer to your email for a placement notification). This evaluation is simply your child taking a class so our instructors can determine the appropriate level. Placement classes will be held by appointment only. Please contact info@christiandancealliance.com to register.
Please see the above links for more information about classes and leveling.
Age is the first criteria for class registration. If your child is age 3-6, she/he will not need a placement evaluation, and can immediately enroll in the appropriate class level based on age. If your child has never danced before, has a difficult time separating from you or following directions, we recommend defaulting to the lowest level that includes your child’s age. For example, a 4-year old who has never danced before should register for Dance Combo 1, but a 4-year old who took Dance Combo 1 (or similar class) the previous year may register for Dance Combo 1 again or Dance Combo 2. Please keep in mind that it is acceptable and not unusual for a dancer to repeat the same level for more than one year. If you have questions, please contact us!
Technical ability is the second criteria for class registration. Therefore, if your child is age 7+, we recommend a placement conversation or in-class evaluation. Classes in our Recreational Division do not require a placement evaluation, but if we find that your child is not in the most appropriate level for her/his experience, we will make the necessary adjustments.
For classes in our Preparatory Division (Age 8+, Level 1+), a placement evaluation is REQUIRED for new students (existing students please refer to your email for a placement notification). This evaluation is simply your child taking a class so our instructors can determine the appropriate level. Placement classes will be held by appointment only. Please contact info@christiandancealliance.com to register.
Please see the above links for more information about classes and leveling.
*Note on Dance Attire: all dance attire should be modest and professional in appearance. Instructors reserve the right to require modifications to a dancer’s apparel. Repetitive failure to follow the dress code may result in a student being asked to observe rather than participate in class.
*Note on Ballet Slippers: please ensure that you purchase actual ballet slippers (see image). Some retail stores sell house slippers marketed as ballet slippers. These are not acceptable for class and are slippery. We recommend leather ballet slippers as they last longer. Shoes and other dress code items can be purchased at Diana’s Dancewear in Blue Ash or VeraNova in Mason. Please do not purchase ballet slippers at Target as the color and quality are not good.
For Dance Combo 1/2, girls should wear a leotard and tights (any color/style) and PINK ballet slippers. Skirt is optional. Boys should wear a WHITE t-shirt, BLACK shorts, and BLACK ballet slippers. The first few pictures to the left show great examples of what our youngest girls should wear. We recommend our young dancers bring an extra change of clothes and a clearly labeled water bottle. If necessary, wear a pull-up. Hair should be neatly secured off of the face, preferably in a ponytail or bun.
For Pre-Ballet & Jazz Combo 1/2/3, girls should wear a leotard and tights (any color/style) and PINK ballet slippers. Skirt is optional. Boys should wear a WHITE t-shirt, BLACK shorts, and BLACK ballet slippers. The first few pictures to the left show great examples of what our young girls should wear. Jazz shoes are not needed. Hair should be neatly secured off of the face in a ponytail or bun. Please bring a clearly labeled water bottle.
For Ballet/Jazz 1 Duo, girls should wear a BLACK leotard (any modest style), PINK tights (convertible style), and PINK split-sole, canvas or leather ballet slippers (such as Capezio Hanami #2037 or Eurotard Coupe #A2004) and TAN PULL-ON jazz shoes (such as Bloch Neo Flex #S0495G). Male dancers should wear a WHITE t-shirt with BLACK leggings and BLACK ballet slippers, and BLACK pull-on jazz shoes. All visible undergarments should be BLACK. Tights must be worn over the feet and inside the shoes. Shoe elastics must be properly sewn. Ballet skirts or BLACK fitted dance shorts may be worn at instructor discretion. Proper dance warm-up clothing (such as ballet sweaters, leg warmers, leggings) may be worn until the end of tendu combinations, but clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. See pictures on left. Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck in a bun.
For Ballet Level 2/3/4/5/6, female dancers should wear a BLACK leotard (any modest style), PINK tights (convertible style), and PINK split-sole, preferably leather ballet slippers (such as Capezio Hanami #2037 or Eurotard Coupe #A2004). Male dancers should wear a WHITE t-shirt with BLACK leggings, and BLACK ballet slippers. All visible undergarments should be BLACK. Tights must be worn over the feet and inside the shoes. Shoe elastics must be properly sewn. Ballet skirts or BLACK fitted dance shorts may be worn at instructor discretion (no athletic shorts). Proper dance warm-up clothing (such as ballet sweaters, leg warmers, leggings) may be worn until the end of tendu combinations, but clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. See pictures on left. Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck in a bun (high bun required on conditioning days).
For Pointe, see dress code for ballet above, plus pointe shoes properly fitted with necessary toe pads, gauze, lamb’s wool, band-aids, and/or tape to protect toes. New pointe shoes must be approved by the Instructor or Studio Director prior to sewing ribbons and elastics.
For Contemporary/Modern, dancers should wear a leotard (any color/style), TAN or PINK tights (convertible style), and SKIN-TONE (please select the closest color to your skin tone), HALF-SOLE, preferably LEATHER lyrical “pirouette” shoes (such as Capezio Style #H062 leather or #H064 canvas). Modern dancers also need crew-length BLACK socks (can be purchased at H&M near the register). BLACK dance shorts, capris, or leggings may be worn at instructor discretion, but clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck in a bun. Kneepads are recommended.
For Jazz 2+, dancers should wear a leotard (any color/style), TAN or PINK tights (convertible style), and SKIN-TONE, HALF-SOLE, preferably LEATHER lyrical “pirouette” shoes (such as Capezio Style #H062 leather or #H064 canvas). BLACK dance shorts/capris/leggings may be worn, but clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck in a bun.
For Tap, dancers should wear modest work-out attire that allows for freedom of movement. Clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. Midriff should not be exposed. If necessary, dancers should wear a leotard (any color/style). Dance shorts/capris/leggings may be worn, but no shorts without tights. Required shoes: MATTE BLACK, TIE-UP, LOW HEEL tap shoes (such as Capezio Downtown Tap Shoe #473). Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck.
For Hip Hop, dancers should wear modest work-out attire that allows for freedom of movement. Clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. Midriff should not be exposed. If necessary, dancers should wear a leotard (any color/style). Dance shorts/capris/leggings may be worn, but no shorts without tights. Required shoes: TBD, please wear clean tennis shoes/sneakers until further advised. Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck.
For Worship Dance, dancers should wear modest work-out attire that allows for freedom of movement. Midriff should not be exposed. If necessary, dancers should wear a leotard (any color/style). Dance shorts/capris/leggings may be worn, but no shorts without tights. Ballet slippers, dance paws, socks or bare feet are acceptable. Hair must be neatly secured off the face, unless otherwise directed by the Instructor.
*Note on Ballet Slippers: please ensure that you purchase actual ballet slippers (see image). Some retail stores sell house slippers marketed as ballet slippers. These are not acceptable for class and are slippery. We recommend leather ballet slippers as they last longer. Shoes and other dress code items can be purchased at Diana’s Dancewear in Blue Ash or VeraNova in Mason. Please do not purchase ballet slippers at Target as the color and quality are not good.
For Dance Combo 1/2, girls should wear a leotard and tights (any color/style) and PINK ballet slippers. Skirt is optional. Boys should wear a WHITE t-shirt, BLACK shorts, and BLACK ballet slippers. The first few pictures to the left show great examples of what our youngest girls should wear. We recommend our young dancers bring an extra change of clothes and a clearly labeled water bottle. If necessary, wear a pull-up. Hair should be neatly secured off of the face, preferably in a ponytail or bun.
For Pre-Ballet & Jazz Combo 1/2/3, girls should wear a leotard and tights (any color/style) and PINK ballet slippers. Skirt is optional. Boys should wear a WHITE t-shirt, BLACK shorts, and BLACK ballet slippers. The first few pictures to the left show great examples of what our young girls should wear. Jazz shoes are not needed. Hair should be neatly secured off of the face in a ponytail or bun. Please bring a clearly labeled water bottle.
For Ballet/Jazz 1 Duo, girls should wear a BLACK leotard (any modest style), PINK tights (convertible style), and PINK split-sole, canvas or leather ballet slippers (such as Capezio Hanami #2037 or Eurotard Coupe #A2004) and TAN PULL-ON jazz shoes (such as Bloch Neo Flex #S0495G). Male dancers should wear a WHITE t-shirt with BLACK leggings and BLACK ballet slippers, and BLACK pull-on jazz shoes. All visible undergarments should be BLACK. Tights must be worn over the feet and inside the shoes. Shoe elastics must be properly sewn. Ballet skirts or BLACK fitted dance shorts may be worn at instructor discretion. Proper dance warm-up clothing (such as ballet sweaters, leg warmers, leggings) may be worn until the end of tendu combinations, but clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. See pictures on left. Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck in a bun.
For Ballet Level 2/3/4/5/6, female dancers should wear a BLACK leotard (any modest style), PINK tights (convertible style), and PINK split-sole, preferably leather ballet slippers (such as Capezio Hanami #2037 or Eurotard Coupe #A2004). Male dancers should wear a WHITE t-shirt with BLACK leggings, and BLACK ballet slippers. All visible undergarments should be BLACK. Tights must be worn over the feet and inside the shoes. Shoe elastics must be properly sewn. Ballet skirts or BLACK fitted dance shorts may be worn at instructor discretion (no athletic shorts). Proper dance warm-up clothing (such as ballet sweaters, leg warmers, leggings) may be worn until the end of tendu combinations, but clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. See pictures on left. Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck in a bun (high bun required on conditioning days).
For Pointe, see dress code for ballet above, plus pointe shoes properly fitted with necessary toe pads, gauze, lamb’s wool, band-aids, and/or tape to protect toes. New pointe shoes must be approved by the Instructor or Studio Director prior to sewing ribbons and elastics.
For Contemporary/Modern, dancers should wear a leotard (any color/style), TAN or PINK tights (convertible style), and SKIN-TONE (please select the closest color to your skin tone), HALF-SOLE, preferably LEATHER lyrical “pirouette” shoes (such as Capezio Style #H062 leather or #H064 canvas). Modern dancers also need crew-length BLACK socks (can be purchased at H&M near the register). BLACK dance shorts, capris, or leggings may be worn at instructor discretion, but clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck in a bun. Kneepads are recommended.
For Jazz 2+, dancers should wear a leotard (any color/style), TAN or PINK tights (convertible style), and SKIN-TONE, HALF-SOLE, preferably LEATHER lyrical “pirouette” shoes (such as Capezio Style #H062 leather or #H064 canvas). BLACK dance shorts/capris/leggings may be worn, but clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck in a bun.
For Tap, dancers should wear modest work-out attire that allows for freedom of movement. Clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. Midriff should not be exposed. If necessary, dancers should wear a leotard (any color/style). Dance shorts/capris/leggings may be worn, but no shorts without tights. Required shoes: MATTE BLACK, TIE-UP, LOW HEEL tap shoes (such as Capezio Downtown Tap Shoe #473). Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck.
For Hip Hop, dancers should wear modest work-out attire that allows for freedom of movement. Clothing should not be restrictive to movement or too bulky as that will prohibit corrections to body alignment and technique. Midriff should not be exposed. If necessary, dancers should wear a leotard (any color/style). Dance shorts/capris/leggings may be worn, but no shorts without tights. Required shoes: TBD, please wear clean tennis shoes/sneakers until further advised. Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck.
For Worship Dance, dancers should wear modest work-out attire that allows for freedom of movement. Midriff should not be exposed. If necessary, dancers should wear a leotard (any color/style). Dance shorts/capris/leggings may be worn, but no shorts without tights. Ballet slippers, dance paws, socks or bare feet are acceptable. Hair must be neatly secured off the face, unless otherwise directed by the Instructor.
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Christian Dance Alliance is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization.
Contributions are tax deductible. Thank you for supporting our ministry.
Contributions are tax deductible. Thank you for supporting our ministry.