Frequently Asked Questions

Dance Arts by Maria follows the Collier County public school schedule and only closes for holidays, not teacher planning or early release days. 

The studio is closed:

• Labor Day
• Halloween
• Thanksgiving Break
• Winter Break
• Martin Luther King Day
• Presidents Day
• Spring Break

Contact the studio to find out about any other days we may be closed for scheduled events throughout the year, such as picture day, ticket day, split club party, etc.

Feel free to make up any classes missed on days the studio is closed for a holiday!

Parent Watch Weeks are when parents are invited into the class for the last 10 minutes to see what your children have learned! Typically held the last full week of the month, Parent Watch Weeks begin in September and are held every month through April. Contact us for exact dates.

Dance Arts by Maria has a studio information board to display any studio news and additional information.

The annual recital is held at Palmetto Ridge High school at the beginning of June. 

The recital is held in two shows, a matinee, and an evening show. The matinee begins tentatively at 11 am, the evening show begins tentatively at 5 pm. Dress rehearsals are held the week before the recital and are mandatory as it is the only time students have a chance to perform on the stage prior to the show.

Costumes for the recital are ordered at the end of December. Any student participating in the recital is required to purchase a costume. A $50 costume deposit per class is due at the beginning of December, and the balance is due when the costumes arrive at the studio. Please note, some intermediate and advanced classes may be asked to purchase more than one costume per class.

Combo Classes

• Leotard and tights in any color
• Pant and top separates may be worn in the Level 1 combo classes
• Pink ballet shoes
• Tan student taps (with snaps, not ribbons)
• Tan jazz boots
• All hair must be pulled back and off the face

Ballet Classes

• Leotard any solid color
• Pink tights
• Ballet skirts, shorts (no regular shorts), and belts may be worn
• Only ballet sweaters and shrugs are permitted, no tank tops
• Pink ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
• All hair must be pulled back and off the face

Company Ballet Classes

• Leotard any solid color
• Black fitted shorts
• Tights are not necessary
• Pink ballet shoes (canvas preferred)
• Hair must be pulled back into a neat bun

Jazz and Tap Classes

• Any athletic wear is acceptable (no jean material and no school clothes)
• Dance shorts or capris and tank tops or t-shirts are preferred for all jazz and tap classes
• Tan jazz boots are suggested, as they are most likely required for the recital; if not they can be easily sprayed black
• Black oxford tap shoes in any style are required
• Hair must be pulled back into a neat ponytail

Hip-Hop and Lyrical Classes

• Any athletic wear is acceptable (no jean material and no school clothes)
• Hip-hop sneakers, low sneakers, or jazz boots for hip-hop
• Black sneakers or jazz boots are required for the recital
• Lyrical shoes, cat paws, or foot undies must be worn for lyrical.
• Hair can be worn in any comfortable fashion that is pulled back and off the face
• Company Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical Classes
• Jazz pants, capris, or booty shorts in any color, but must be form-fitting
• Tank tops or t-shirts must be form-fitting
• Shoes appropriate for the genre
• Shoes are mandatory for company jazz classes

Advanced Classes

• Open dress code (see instructor for more information)
• Company advanced dancers must follow company dress code

Performance Team

• Please see Jazz Classes listed above
• Performance Team is required to have black jazz boots for performances