New Students
New To The Studio?
We recommend all new students schedule a trial evaluation to ensure proper placement in classes.
Ready to Begin?
New families complete the on-line New Student Registration or register in the Dancer Strong App and start dancing.
Existing families can sign into the Existing Family Portal on-line or in the Dancer Strong App to add classes, see balances, and make payments.
Placement and Progress
Creative Movement 2 – 3 Years Beginner / Preliminary Experience
Tots 3 – 4 Years Beginner / Preliminary Experience
Primary 5 Years + Beginner / Limited Experience
Level 1 7 Years + Beginner / Limited Experience
Level 2 10 Years + Intermediate / More Experience
Level 3 13 Years + Advanced
Level 4 13 Years + Advanced / Instructor Recommendation
All students progress based on a combination of age, technique, and skill demonstrated.
Our goal is that all students gain a mastery of their current level before moving up.
Please request a trial class if you are unsure of which level your dancer should start.
Annual Production
Dancer Strong’s unique approach to an annual production provides an enjoyable experience for the entire family. Our students will take you through a creative dance interpretation of a popular story such as Little Red Riding Hood, Little Mermaid, Jungle Book, or The Velveteen Rabbit all choreographed by our Director, Carla Mullendore, and our talented teaching staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to take a dance class?
Tuition is based on the total number of hours each student is enrolled in classes. The more classes you take the lower the cost per class. Specific costs can be found here.
Are there discounts if you have more than one dancer in the family?
Yes, the second student will receive a 10% discount, the third student will receive and 20% discount, the fourth student will receive a 30% discount, and the fifth student will receive a 40% discount.
Are there any discounts available for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and military families?
Yes, Dancer Strong offers a 10% discount off tuition to teachers, police officers, firefighters, and military families.
Can you start at anytime?
Yes, dancers are welcome to join a class at anytime throughout the year; however, when joining a class between February and May we may not be able to get a costume in time for the dancer to participate in the Annual Production.
Do you charge for trial classes?
We encourage new students to the studio to try a class for free so that the instructors can evaluate the dancer and advise which class level is appropriate.
What are the qualifications of your instructors?
Specific instructor qualifications can be found in the individual instructor’s bio.
In general, our instructors have many years teaching experience, previous professional performance experience, and various teacher certifications.
Where can I get appropriate shoes and dance attire?
The Open Barre – Inside Dancer Strong
Upstage Dancewear – 114 W Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069 (972) 547-4444 upstagedancewear.com
Sandy’s Dancewear – Plano – 3115 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75023 (469) 287-8561 dancingsuppliestexas.com
Sandy’s Dancewear – Frisco – 11445 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco TX 75033 (972) 377-4509 dancingsuppliestexas.com