Hi! Thanks for choosing Dance Connection!
Classes are at our NEW STUDIO at 5205 W. Okanogan Place, Kennewick. We are behind Mr. Car Wash on Edison Street near Kamiakin High School. Classes start the first full week of September. Get your photo taken, pick up your Welcome Gift and dance!
Here are a few helpful items about our studio as well as our class dress codes. We can’t wait to dance with you!
Miss Karen is usually at the desk so be sure to say/wave Hi when you enter. This lets her know who’s in the building, and she loves seeing everyone!
We have shoes & dancewear for sale at the studio as well as through our online store at www.shopnimbly.com/kdc. No denim, pajama pants, or belts in class. Refer to the dress codes at the bottom of this page for additional details.
Parking - Please leave spots open in front of the roll-up doors to Quality Tint and the space marked ‘KDC Director.’ Thank you for your cooperation!
Hand washing – ALL persons entering the building are required to wash their hands upon entering and exiting. Thank you in advance for ensuring you and your dancer do this for the safety of our entire dance family.
Food and Drink Policy – No food, drink, snacks, suckers or gum in or around the studio or waiting areas. This policy applies to EVERYONE, including parents/siblings/etc, who enter the building. WATER ONLY is permitted in a spill-proof container. Students who attend more than 3 classes in one day may eat a healthy snack or meal. Consult the office to make arrangements to eat in advance. Please DO NOT place outside food/drink garbage, diapers or water bottles in bathroom garbage cans. Our policy is – you pack in, you pack it out, including diapers. Your cooperation to help us keep our studio clean and odor free is greatly appreciated.
Restroom Policy - Have your dancer use the restroom before leaving home so as not to interrupt class for bathroom breaks. Accompany ALL children age 9 & under to the restroom to ensure the restroom is left clean and tidy for the next user.
Finding your class – We have 5 studios; 2 downstairs and 3 upstairs and observation areas outside each studio. The studios are labeled Studio 1, Studio 2, etc. Most Twinkle Star and Twinkle Toddler classes are held upstairs in Studios 3, 4, or 5. Other classes are divided amongst all of the studios. Check the class list posted outside each studio for your class or ask one of our staff members for help finding your class.
Lobby – We have 3 studios The studios are labeled Studio 1, Studio 2, Studio 3 and can be viewed from the observation lobby. Check the class lists posted outside each studio for your class or ask one of our staff members for help finding your class. Remember to change into your dance shoes before entering the studio as street shoes are not allowed on the dance floors. Bring all dance bags and water bottles into the studio with you. We also greatly appreciate when you put chairs back to their original configuration or put away folding chairs at the end your class.
Parent Observation – We respectfully request that dancers age 6 & over follow a drop-off/pick-up protocol and dancers age 5 & under have 1 parent in the waiting area. Our studios have large indoor observation windows for your viewing convenience but it’s more obvious and fun to see your dancer’s progress after a few weeks of not watching them. If you do observe, remember that students may not always appear to be attentive. Our instructors are well-trained to monitor student behavior while focusing on teaching the joy of dance. Please do not distract students by knocking on the window, pointing, or motioning to them during class. For non-dancers, we suggest taking advantage of our family discount and enrolling them in a class too!
Studio Attire
Proper attire noted below is required during the regular dance season, summer intensives, and weekly summer classes. Dancers attending Summer Camps or trial classes wear comfortable clothes such as leggings, fitted t-shirts, and socks. Pull hair away from face. Dancewear and shoes can be purchased through our online store at https://www.shopnimbly.com/kdc. Put dancer’s name on everything.
Dancewear, shoes, and recital costumes are purchased through Revolution Dancewear. Just create an account or login at Store, shop and check out! We also have dancewear, shoes, and tights for purchase at the studio. You can save on shipping when you purchase from the studio office. Our ballet shoes are a super soft leather with elastic instead of a drawstring so no ties worry about! Tap shoes have velcro instead of buckles or laces so dancers can quickly change shoes. Our hip hop shoes have more padding than other brands making them more comfortable. We have several skirted and non-skirted leotards to choose from depending on your class. Our tights are a heavy-duty performance tight that seldom run and stay true to their color under different lighting.
HAIR – Hair AND Bangs pulled back in a neat, clean bun for all ballet classes, 2-4 year olds, 3-6 year olds, and 5-9 year old combo classes. Hair and bangs tightly secured away from face and eyes for all other classes, No flyaways! There are many products on the market to help ensure hair stays in place. We also have hair nets and bun covers for sale in the office.
NOT ALLOWED IN ANY CLASS – Loose hair, street shoes, baggy clothes (t-shirts, basketball shorts, or pajama pants), denim (jeans, shorts, capris etc), jewelry, or gum.
Studio Attire – DRESS CODES!
All dancewear and shoes can be purchased through Revolution Dancewear at Store Tights can be purchased through the link or in the office. Tights must be purchased IN THE OFFICE for Recital and performances. Put your name on everything.
2-4 Year Olds Twinkle Toddlers – PINK skirted leotard, pink tights, and pink LEATHER ballet shoes. Boys wear black warm up pants, white t-shirt, black ballet & tap shoes, white or black socks. Hair in a neat bun.
4 -6 year old Twinkle Stars – LAVENDER skirted leotard, pink tights, pink LEATHER ballet shoes, black tap shoes. Boys wear black warm-up pants, white t-shirt, black ballet & tap shoes, white or black socks. Hair in a neat bun.
5-6 year old Rising Stars – BLUE skirted leotard, pink tights, and pink LEATHER ballet shoes. Add black tap shoes for Ballet/Tap combo classes. Boys wear black warm-up pants, white t-shirt, black ballet & tap shoes, white or black socks. Hair in a neat bun.
6-9 year old Mini Combo, – AQUA skirted leotard, pink tights, pink LEATHER ballet shoes., and black tap shoes .Boys wear black warm-up pants, white t-shirt, black ballet & tap shoes, white or black socks. Hair in a neat bun.
All BALLET ONLY classes Ages 7 & up: Plain, black leotard (no skirts in class), pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Black ballet skirts required for our Winter performance. Pointe dancers may wear a solid color leo of choice during pointe class only,. Boys wear black pants/leggings or bike shorts, fitted white t-shirt, black ballet shoes, white or black socks. Hair in a neat bun.
Jazz/Adult Classes – Slightly fitted t-shirt/tank top that covers the abdomen when arms are raised, tights, leggings or fitted dance shorts, leotard with tights or leggings, ballet or tan jazz shoes. Hair & bangs secured away from face.
Gymnastics for Dance -Black leotard/biketard/fitted tank tap REQUIRED. Leggings or bike shorts may be worn over leotards/unitards. NO LOOSE CLOTHING. Barefeet, ballet shoes, or jazz shoes all ok. Hair & bangs secured away from face.
Clogging: Tap shoes for beginning clogging. White clogging shoes for all other cloggers. Comfortable clothes – NO JEANS or DENIM of ANY kind. No Pajama Bottoms. Hair secured away from face. Hair & bangs secured away from face.
Hip Hop: Black Dance sneakers. Black leggings. Black leotard/biketard/fitted tank tap preferred. T-shirts ok; studio t-shirts can be purchased in the office. Warm-up pants, yoga/jazz pants, leggings or fitted dance shorts may be worn. NO pajama pants, basketball shorts, jeans, or belts. Hair & bangs secured away from face. Dance sneakers can be ordered through ww.shopnimbly.com/kdc if not available in the office. Order early as shoes sell out quickly.
Guys – for classes other than Rising Stars, Twinkle Stars, Twinkle Toddlers, or Ballet/Ballet-combo classes, wear a solid color t-shirt with black pants or black leggings or shorts. Be sure to wear undergarments such as dark colored FITTED boxers (no loose boxers) or compression shorts as undergarments if you choose to wear looser fit shorts. We want to be sure you are appropriately covered during warm-ups and if any of your dance moves put your feet over your head. Ballet boys wear black leather ballet shoes. Tap boys wear black tap shoes, oxford style lace up shoes if possible but buckle style is fine if oxford style is not available.
Ballroom- comfortable clothing to move in. We suggest socks or shoes with little to no traction. If you choose to wear shoes, please clean the soles and change into them at the studio.
All Other Classes – Leotard, tights, leggings or fitted dance shorts. Fitted jazz top or fitted t-shirt OVER leotard. Jazz, tap, or foot undies as appropriate for the class type. Hair & bangs secured away from face.
New or used dance attire and shoes may be purchased through the studio. Please contact our Office Manager, Miss Karen or our Director, Miss Wendy at 509-749-8595 to schedule an appointment. You can also order dancewear online at Store (select ‘shop your studio’s list) or through www.discountdance.com, studio code TP69967. Used shoes and attire sold through the studio include a $2 or more fee depending on the price of the item and it’s associated WA State tax.
To see the latest information about your account, or to make changes, please visit Online Registration – The Studio Director and sign into the customer portal using your email account and password.
Please contact us with any questions. We are so excited to dance with you!
E-mail: kennewickdanceconnection@gmail.com
Phone: 509-749-8595
Thank you for your business.
Kennewick Dance Connection