Questions, answered
What is a placement visit?
It is a class with our teachers at the level they think fits, followed by a short talk with the director. We use it instead of a trial class, because a dancer's level matters more here than a first lesson.
How many hours a week does each level ask?
Preparatory about six, Intermediate about ten, Advanced about fifteen and Conservatory about eighteen. The schedule lists every class, and rehearsals bring extra hours before a performance.
How many events does a season hold?
Two regional events and one master class weekend, each within a day's drive. We post the list early in the season so families can plan, and this site prints no results.
What is an audition like?
An audition is a class in our studio, taught by our teachers. Dancers wear practice clothes with hair up. There is no video to send and no solo to prepare.
When does a dancer start pointe?
When a teacher says the dancer is ready, never at a set age. Teachers explain what they are looking for in class, and we fit the shoes with the family.
Do you speak Korean with families?
Yes. Haeri Wi, the director, speaks Korean and English, and you can ask for her at the front desk or in the contact form.
How does tuition work?
It follows the level and the classes a dancer takes each week. We name what registration covers and every cost beyond tuition.
What should my dancer wear?
Ballet asks for a leotard, tights and ballet slippers. Contemporary, jazz and conditioning ask for fitted practice clothes. Hair is up, and jewelry stays at home.
May I watch a class?
Families wait in the lobby, and watch weeks in November and March open the studio door for a class.
What if we miss a class?
A missed technique class can be made up in another class of the same style and level, within the session. Rehearsals cannot be made up.