Policies & Frequently Asked Questions

PLEASE NOTE: Little Beats is the early childhood enrichment program at The Dance Academy. The following policies apply to Little Beats classes only. If you have a child in the full-year Dance Academy program with recital participation, click here to view those policies.

Policies

  • No food or shoes in studio (bottle or breast feeding permitted)

  • Cell phones may only be used in class to take photos or videos. Any other use of a phone in class is prohibited.

  • Avoid side conversations; they distract your child and others

  • Make-ups must be used within the same session. Email dani@siagel.com to schedule your make-up class.

  • Prorated sessions and drop-ins available if a class has space

  • There are no refunds for missed drop in classes, camps. Make ups may be offered as a courtesy on a case-by-case basis. Session withdrawals are only granted before the second week of the session and are subject to a $5 withdrawal free.  

  • Account credits expire within one year.

  • SNOW DAY POLICY - In the event of a snow day, Little Beats reserves the right to cancel classes for teacher and student safety. Students can attend an extra make-up class at any point in the session in this scenario.

  • Please help us keep the studio free from transmittable illnesses! If a child is displaying any symptoms of illness or is potentially at the onset of an illness (such as a cold, flu, cough, or other virus), please DO NOT COME TO CLASS. This is why makeups are unlimited. Contact dani@siagel.com to schedule a make up. You can even use your make ups for another child in the family if desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • At Little Beats, we combine early childhood development with dance and music to create a positive approach to learning. Our curriculums include research-based methods that will stimulate all areas of your young child's growth including physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and language. We also introduce dance in a gender-neutral way that comes natural to little ones and helps build their confidence above all. Most importantly, grown-ups play an active role in Little Beats classes as their child's movement models and movement makers. Grown-ups will learn new ways they can engage with their child at home while also building a healthy bond together in class.

  • Sessions vary but are typically 6-12 weeks long. We strongly encourage committing to a session because consistency and repition will optimize your child's learning during this rapid time of growth in his/her life. We also know life with a baby or tot is unpredictable which is why we offer unlimited make-up classes within the same session (space permitting).

  • It is a fact that babies instinctually pick up on musical stimuli and their bodies start to dance before they can even talk. In Little Beats classes, we leverage this natural inclination and use it to foster all types of learning in a fun and interactive way. Here are some of our favorite resources that can help you understand how your children is growing and can benefit from Little Beats along the way.

  • We know life with a baby or tot is unpredictable which is why we allow you to make up any missed classes by attending any class throughout the session as long as it has space. Make-up classes DO NOT transfer over to future sessions. If you will be missing class, contact dani@siagel.com to let us know and plan a make up.

  • If your second child is an older sibling: We discourage bringing any siblings who will need your attention or be a distraction to the dancer who’s trying the class. Parent participation is very important in the Baby and Tykes class as the little ones will look to their parent to be a movement model and partner in the class. Older siblings are not permitted to attend class on a regular basis unless they are registered. We do offer $20 off second class registration and that includes second children.

    If your second child is a baby: Again, we want to minimize all distractions to our students during class so baby siblings must be strapped to parent in a carrier or in a carseat so grown-ups hands and body are free to dance! Infant siblings allowed as long as parent has two hands and body available.

    WE DO HAVE A SIBLING OR SECOND CLASS DISCOUNT: SIGN UP FOR 2 CLASS OR SIGN UP TWO CHILDREN OR MORE AND RECEIVE $50 OFF.

  • Drop-in's are available depending on the class. To find out if a class is available for drop-in, contact dani@siagel.com. Drop-in's are $40.

  • Yes! If you sign up for two classes or if you enroll two children, you will recieve a $50 discount - only valid for two Little Beats classes; not valid if you have one child in TDA and one child in Little Beats.

  • Our Grown-up-&-me classes are an INTERACTIVE experience for both the little ones AND their caregivers so all should dress for the workout. Little ones in stretchy clothing or leotard and leggings (bare feet necessary) and adults also in comfy/workout clothes!