CELEBRATING OUR 7TH YEAR DANCING TOGETHER!
Welcome to our dance family at Baldwin Oaks Academy! Let your curious little mover enjoy all the benefits that our fantastic creative movement dance program has to offer. Our 9 month program runs from September through May and culminates in a Spring Showcase at the end of the school year. It is exclusive to BOA's current students and is available for both Pre-Primary and Primary students.
Ms. Natalia is the proud owner and director of the program. With over 10 years of experience in teaching young dancers, she has been able to craft a unique and comprehensive dance curriculum that introduces children to their rich and infinite capacity for movement, storytelling and artistry!
Physical language is at the core of our learning experience. We learn about the world as we move in it and with it, therefore physical language shapes and informs the way in which we understand our surroundings and ourselves.
As a crystallization of physical language, dance can provide unparalled benefits that can enrich an individual's intellectual, artistic and social skills. Studying dance through a creative movement approach stimulates creative expression, encourages team exploration and cooperation, and provides self-confidence, while also improving coordination and flexibility.
CLASS LEVEL AND PLACEMENT IS MEANT TO PROVIDE THE BEST ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE STUDENTS WILL THRIVE, AND IT IS NOT BASED SOLELY ON THE STUDENT’S AGE.
Our annual Spring Showcase is an informal performance that allows the dancers to share everything they work on throughout the year! An essential aspect of the performing arts, live performance provides an exceptional opportunity to continue to build confidence, develop teamwork and cooperation, while empowering self expression and creativity!
" We feel so fortunate to have Mrs Natalia introduce dance to our girls. The naturality and joy in her classes makes anyone fall in love with it. One of their most adorable memories we cherish was during their end of season recitals - absolutely precious! Thank you Mrs Natalia for sharing your passion and for caring for our little ones! We highly recommend every and any child to explore dance with you!".
Bruna Palumbo Martinez
"Ms. Natalia’s dance class is a highlight of our daughter’s week at BOA. Through creativity, play, and movement Ms. Natalia fosters creative expression and builds confidence in her students. Her passion for teaching and dance is contagious. I highly recommend enrolling your child in the after-school dance program. Looking forward to many more Wednesday afternoon dance classes!".
Julie Zaiback-Aldinger
"My daughter was part of the dance program for three years and had a great experience. She looked forward to Ms. Natalia’s class every week. Each year you could see her skills growing, but more importantly she gained confidence in her teamwork and presentation skills. The season ended with a recital which gives the students an opportunity to showcase what they have learned. Ms. Natalia is patient, creative and had her students learn through having fun! I would definitely recommend all students participate in the afterschool dance program".
Jessica Rockoff
"First off, Natalia is an incredible, gifted, and competent educator who cares deeply about her students. Her ability to weave structure and fun, left and right brain, is unmatched in our experience. Our Daughter Sophia has attended 2 seasons of classes and 2 recitals, and she carries a level of confidence in her body and individuality that is unique. We attribute a great deal of this confidence to her experience with Natalia and her expert guidance. We are forever grateful for the service that she has provided to our little ballerina and will continue to work with her for years to come!".
Bradford White
ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE
The annual registration fee for Shifting Momentum Dance Studio is $75 per Single student & $120 per family (2+siblings). The fees listed for our Bushel & Peck program are prorated to reflect the amount per session, with 3 sessions per year (Fall, Winter, Spring). Please review how your family registration fee will be charged below:
Families with multiple students enrolled at Bushel & Peck only: $40 Session Family Fee.
Families with multiple students enrolled at BOA only: $120 Annual Family Fee.
Families with multiple students enrolled in both programs/locations (BOA & B&P): Each student will be charged the "per single student fee" (annual or per session) for each location.
The family fee WILL NEVER EXCEED the annual total amount of $120.
BILLING
At the time of registration, families must place a debit/credit card on file. All accounts will also be required to participate in auto-debit payments for tuition and all program related fees, including but not limited to costume fees, Annual Spring Showcase fees, etc.
TYPES OF PAYMENT
We currently accept the following payment options: Visa, Mastercard & Discover.
Credit Card Payments: In an effort to cover the costs of credit card processing fees, we will charge 2.89% to every transaction paid with a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover credit card. This does not apply to debit cards or other forms of payment.
DECLINED PAYMENT/LATE FEES
All families must keep a valid, active credit or debit card on file in their student portal. If your monthly/session card payment is declined for any reason (including expiration, insufficient funds, or frozen accounts), you will receive an automated email and text notification immediately. We offer a 7-day grace period from the initial billing date to update your payment method and clear the balance. If the balance remains unpaid after the 7-day grace period, a $15 late fee will be automatically added to your account. If the account is more than 30 days delinquent, an additional $10 fee will be assessed. Additionally, students may not participate in class until the account is brought up to date.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Students that wish to withdraw from the program or drop out of a class must notify Ms. Natalia via email, 30 days prior to the next billing cycle. Without a formal withdrawal/class drop out email notification, your account will remain active and continue to be charged for tuition.
NO. You register for the school year (September-May). Once registered, enrollment throughout the sessions is automatic. Please read our Withdrawl Policy for more information.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT: Stretchy clothes that allow students to move comfortably: leggings, sweat pants, biker shorts and a t-shirt. NO DRESSES, NO SKIRTS ALLOWED!
All students must wear their hair pulled back and away from the face! Students with long hair must secure their hair in a ponytail or braid.
We dance barefoot, so slip on shoes are ideal!
YES. All students have an opportunity to make up any missed classes, provided there is another class that is appropriate for the student's level.
NO. Participation is not mandatory. However, it is highly encouraged for all students to participate.
“Dance first. Think later. It’s the natural order.”
Samuel Beckett