General Information Letter

Welcome to the 2024-2025 season at Let’s Dance Studio!  The dance studio is located behind the Cenex gas station, next to the laundromat.

Dear Dancers and Parents,

Classes will begin Monday, September 7th.  The recital is set for April 16th and 17th at the Roseau School Theater.  See the schedule tab for more detailed information. 

Classes offered:  (See schedule tab for days and times)

• Holy Yoga classes will begin on Wednesday, September 11th.  Holy Yoga will be Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 until the end of April.  The cost is $10.00 per class and qualifies for Marvin’s fitness program.   Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat.  I DO have extra mats if you need to borrow one.  The first class is free for all new students.  Every time you bring a friend, that has never attended, you and your friend will enjoy a free class.  Kids are welcome to join if they are old enough to follow along and not cause a distraction for the rest of the class.

• Tap/Jazz:  The tap and jazz combination class is a fun and engaging class where dancers learn tap and jazz technique, skills, and combinations.  They will be challenged with up-to-date choreography and age-appropriate routines.  This class is designed for kids ages 3 to high school.  

• Preschool:  The preschool class combines tap, jazz, ballet, and acro.  This class is designed to be fun while working on age appropriate skills for 3 and 4 year olds.

• Ballet: Dancers ages 5– High School are open to take ballet.  Ballet is a classical form of dance highlighting the grace of precision of flowing patterns to create expression through movement. Learning the terminology and musicality will create a love for ballet.  

• Ballet 5-Pointe:  The students who are ready (determined by age and teacher) can take Pointe. Pointe focuses on the advancement of movements, musicality, and most importantly strength.   

• ACRO:  WE LOVE ACRO!  I have been so impressed with the huge progression in strength and flexibility in the students that have taken this class!  Acro is not a performance class.  This class is designed to add a new dimension of strength and flexibility to the dancers.  The students will learn traditional tumbling skills such as forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, round offs, back/front walkover, back/front handspring, arials, leaps, jumps, etc.  They will practice lifts and partner work as well as strength and coordination allows.  We will be using the skills from acro to routines in the dance classes.   This class is designed for kids ages 5 to high school.  

• Technique:  Technique focuses on building strength and flexibility using props and body weight.  Dancers taking technique will be able to work on small skills in order to improve on a wide range of more complex moves such as multiple pirouettes, a la seconde turns, and switch leaps.  Dancers are required to take Jazz/Tap, Acro, and Ballet because technique focuses on all these genres.   Technique is not a performance class. 

• Adult Ballet:   Whether you're a beginner or coming back to the barre, our Adult Ballet class focuses on building strength, flexibility, and elegance.  Learn the fundamentals, improve posture, and discover the beauty of ballet in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.  You are never too late to start or restart your ballet journey.

• Adult Tap/Jazz:  Adult Tap/Jazz class includes the rhythm and precision of tap dancing for the first part of the class with the technique and groove of jazz dancing in the second half.  You'll improve coordination, boost confidence, and get a great full-body workout, all while having fun!  Perfect for all skill levels,  this class offers a welcoming environment where you will feel comfortable exploring new steps and building your dance skills. 

• Parent/Grandparent and Me (offered in sessions for ages birth to 3):  Join us for a fun-filled class where the little ones and their favorite grown-up can enjoy a blend of activities.  This class combines, dance, art, acro, and reading with the help of their grown-up, to spark creativity and confidence.  It's the perfect opportunity for bonding, learning, and making unforgettable memories.    

• Special one-day classes will be offered throughout the year that will be  advertised on FB as well as emails. 

• Competition:  Competition tryouts are in the spring of each year.  However, for our littlest dancers, we will be holding auditions in the fall.  Dates to be determined. 

• Dancers under the driving age cannot leave the studio unless their designated person picks them up. If a parent allows their dancer to leave for any reason, the instructor must be notified.   

Please text, call or email if you have any questions!  I’m looking forward to seeing all my current students and working and with new ones. 

Dara Maunu

Cell:  218-290-7973 Email:  letsdancestudiowarroad@hotmail.com