About

Founded in 1983

Dance Specialties was founded in 1983 by Miss Anita, and she owned the studio for 38 years! In 2021 the studio was passed on to her predecessor, Miss Megan. Miss Megan has been at Dance Specialties since 1991, and became Miss Anita’s assistant in 2003. Since Miss Megan started teaching dance at the age of 15, she has strived to have a fun and loving environment for everyone to come and dance.


Our Staff

Founder: Miss Anita Cieslowski Owner/Director: Miss Megan Student Teacher: Miss Cheyenne Student Teacher: Miss Hannah Receptionist: Miss Mary Lou

Classes We Offer

  • Ballet
  • Jazz
  • Tap
  • Pointe
  • Hawaiian
  • Tahitian
  • Hip-Hop

Studio Policy

Our studio policy can be found HERE

Class Information

Class Tuition

Classes are to be paid in full on a monthly basis, on the 1st class of the month, no later than the 10th. If not paid by the 10th, a $5.00 late fee will be added.

$8.50 per 30-minute to $9.50 per 30-minute ($38 per month) and $10.50 per 45-minute class to $11.50 per 45-minute class ($46 per month). The same fee will be due each month even if there are 3, 4, or 5 weeks per month. There is no payment due in June. There are no refunds on classes missed. If make-up lessons are necessary, please speak to Miss Megan.
Payments can be made through the portal online or in the studio. Payments on the portal will have a convenience fee added (e-check or credit card) while cash or check payments in the studio will not. There is a $30 bounced check fee.

Acceptable Classroom Attire

Leotard (any style), tights (any color), leggings, shorts, tank-top or t-shirt, and sweaters are accepted (no hoodies please). Hair must be pulled up out of face. No jeans or jeggings are allowed in the classroom. Please refrain from wearing any jewelry that will hang or that will get caught easily.

Shoe Requirements

Boys: Black shoe (for any style).

Ballet: Pink full-sole leather ballet shoes. Pink is preferred color.

Jazz: Black leather jazz shoes.

Tap: Black tap shoes. Velcro or strap preferred for ones still learning to tie shoes.

Hip-Hop: Black jazz shoes for classes 9 and older. Students under 9 may wear either black jazz shoes or their ballet shoes.

Pointe: Pink pointe shoes. (Approval needed before sewing on ribbons.) Shoes must be purchased in dance store for proper fitting. Please make an appointment with store before heading in.

Combo Classes with Ballet/Jazz or Ballet/Hip-Hop will only require ballet shoes.

Hawaiian: There will be no shoe requirement for Hawaiian. Poi balls and a sarong must be purchased for this class. These will be available for purchase at the beginning of the dance year.

Costume Fee

Fee's are due in November. Once costumes are ordered at the end of December, we are unable to refund the costume fee.

1 subject class: $75.00

2 subject class: $115.00

3 subject class: $150.00

Hawaiian/Hip-Hop Combo Class = $125.00

Studio Vacation Days

Personal Day: Friday, October 13th & Saturday, October 14th

Halloween: Tuesday, October 31st

Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 22nd thru Sunday, November 26th

Christmas Break: Sunday, December 24th thru Sunday, January 7th

Spring Break: Sunday, March 20th thru Sunday, March 31st

Memorial Day Parade: Saturday, May 25th

Memorial Day: Monday, May 27th

Picture Days: 1 Thursday & 1 Friday during May of 2024

Snow Days/Studio Closures

If a snow storm hits and schools are closed, a Remind message will be sent and we will post it on Facebook. If you are unsure, please send a Remind. OTHERWISE, CLASSES AS USUAL.

Absences

If you are going to miss a week, please contact us to let us know. You may either call, send a Remind, or a Facebook message.

Optional Dancewear Vendors

Dance World
Phone: 248-477-0520
19651 Middlebelt Road
Livonia, MI 48152
Dance World

Bee’s Costume Creations
Phone: 734-728-7596
6025 N. Wayne Road
Westland, MI 48185

Amazon

Discount Dance

Just For Kix

Dance Wear Solutions