Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I register my child for dance classes?
You can register your child by calling (605) 692-8836 or (605) 693-4878 or by e-mailing
us at info@brookingstobroadway.com.
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Where can I find your studio?
Our studio is located at 418 Main Avenue (right next to Fergen's Men's Wear). You
can enter through the back of the building.
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Why doesn't your studio do more creative movement/modern dance?
We feel that the basics of ballet and tap should be learned first. If you let a
child move as they wish for two or three years and then tell them, "now you have
to point your toe and you have to hold your arms like this," they find it more difficult.
Once one has learned the basics they can then alter them to fit the choreography
they desire. It is as simple as saying, "one needs to learn to walk before running."
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Who is old enough to dance ?
We begin dancers at age three. We use fun music to introduce beginning dancers to
dance and work on right/left recognition and balance. Come join "Miss Puffy" and
"Bert & Ernie" for a fun learning experience. BUT you are never to old to enjoy
dance. We have classes for all ages from 3 to adult.
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What is the price per month?
Please see our schedule pages.
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When is my dancer ready to go en pointe?
We believe that pointe work should be begun when a child has reached an upper level
of dance proficiency. As a general rule we require them to have at least six years
of dance experience and two years of pre-pointe, generally by age twelve. Through
research it has been found that if a child is placed on pointe before their bones
have reached a certain level of maturity they can suffer injuries and later in life
have caused irreparable damage to their hips, legs and ankles. We realize that every
young dancer dreams of going on toe (pointe) at Brookings to Broadway we want to
make those dreams come true, yet to us the dancer's safety and well being will always
come first. See the article by Susan Sharkey R.A.D. on our Pointe Page.
Why do we usually do only summer shows?
Our philosophy about winter shows is this: At Brookings to Broadway we spend Sept-Dec.
learning the basics of dance, if we take away from that time to learn a show dance
we are missing out on important learning time. We spend Jan-May reinforcing the
basics and learning the recital dances. We do two shows in the summer, our studio
recital where every dancer age 3 and up will perform at least two dance numbers;
and we do the Summer Folk Arts Festival the second weekend in July.
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