10 weeks of dancing together, april 5 - june 13.
welcome to your spring semester!
days are longer, light in the studio is brighter, and we get to DANCE together. enroll in the spring semester and plan to gather weekly with other adult students - learning and creating at your pace.
the spring semester is extra special at Rio as we lead up to our annual student showcase, the Rio Show!
below you will find 👇 an outline of the schedule, pricing, fine print, more about the Rio Show, an F.A.Q., and how to book…
open level:
belly dance, mondays at 10am
intro to dance, tuesdays at 10am
burlesque, tuesdays at 5:30pm
west coast swing, tuesdays at 6:45pm
irish dance*, sundays at 5pm
tap:
beginner tap , tuesdays at 11:15am
beg / int tap, thursdays at 12:30pm
intermediate tap, thursdays at 7pm
advanced tap, thursdays at 5:30pm
jazz:
beginner jazz , wednesdays at 10am
intermediate jazz, wednesdays at 11:15am
ballet:
beginner ballet, fridays at 10am
beginner ballet, saturdays at 11:30am
beg / int ballet, mondays at 5:30pm
beg / int ballet, saturdays at 10am
intermediate ballet, mondays at 7pm
pointe add-on, mondays at 8:25pm
hip hop:
beginner hip hop , fridays at 5:30pm
intermediate hip hop, weds at 6:15pm
line dancing:
beginner line dancing*, sundays at 1:15pm
intermediate line dancing*, sundays at 3:45pm
*these are 5 week mini semesters.
individual semester: $180
signing up for one 10-week semester. price will differ for 75 or 90 minute classes, as well as 5-week semesters.
spring unlimited: $200 / month
3 month commitment [april, may, june], select payment plan at checkout to pay monthly rate. includes: all events, drop-in classes, semesters, AND any paid rehearsals! more here.
the fine print: participation in the Rio Show is completely optional! your semester tuition is nonrefundable. if you feel that you have booked the wrong level, we will work with you to find a class better suited. classes missed by the student cannot be made up, any missed content can be found in the google drive for your semester. classes cancelled by the studio or the teacher will be made up during the designated make-up week as indicated in the description of each individual class.
we are SO thrilled to be producing our second annual student showcase, the Rio Show. in 2025 we had over 70 dancers perform in front of a sold out audience at the Performing Arts Center in Whitefish - for most of our dancers, it was their first time performing, ever! we were brave, we left it all on the stage, and we had the time of our lives.
reminder: participation in the Rio Show is completely optional, no matter which semester you enroll in.
IMPORTANT DATES:
dress rehearsal: evening of mon, june 8*
dress rehearsal: evening of tues, june 9*
the Rio Show: June 14 at 2:30pm and 6pm*
*specific call times will be announced. all rehearsals will be at the Performing Arts Center at the Whitefish Middle School.
PERFORMING events!
there will be additional performance opportunities outside of semesters! keep an eye out for these events that will allow a chance to join us on STAGE without attending a full semester. performing events will have two dates to allow enough time to learn and master choreography.
[ performing events announced SOON ]
SPRING SEMESTER:
all performances will be rehearsed during your semester class time. please make it a priority to attend as many classes as possible. when you miss class, any material will be uploaded to your class’s google drive for review.
WINTER SEMESTER:
if you are planning to perform with a number from the winter semester, you will be assigned additional rehearsals during the weekends of May 30 /31 and June 6/7. these will allow your teachers to review choreography, finalize formations, and clean your dances!
NEW! opening number:
[ for dancers who are performing in the Rio Show ] you are invited to participate in our all-cast OPENING NUMBER! we are so excited to gather our dancers across styles, levels, and genres to perform in the opening number. plan to attend one [ or more] of the FREE workshops to learn the choreography! note: you will also be required to be in attendance for the dress rehearsals.
[ workshop dates coming SOON! ]
semester F.A.Q.
semester schedule
spring 2026: 10 weeks, april 5 - june 13
the Rio Show: sunday, june 14, 2026
summer 2026: july 12 - august 22
Q: where can I find specifics about each offering?
scroll to the bookable schedule below! select the semester you are interested in and it will take you to the booking page - here you will fine everything you need to know about each semester offering!
Q: do i need a partner for social dancing?
no! we will be rotating partners throughout each class.
if you would prefer not to rotate partners, we are happy to accommodate. please communicate this directly with your teacher.
we know life happens! especially over a 6- or 10-week period. though we do not offer individual make-up classes, your teachers will not let you fall behind.
additionally, each semester will have a designated google drive folder where updates, videos, and more can all be found. if you need to miss a week of class - this where you can catch up!
Q: what if i need to miss a class?
classes with specific levels are included in the name of the class, like “beginner” or “intermediate”. that being said - we know levels are pretty subjective so the description of the class will further clarify where you fit.
classes without a level designation in the title are ‘open level’ - meaning the class is welcoming to ALL levels and will be taught inclusively to a wide range of skills. some dancers will have more experience than you, others will have less - we all get to dance together. :)
Q: what level are these classes?
Q: what if one of my semester classes is cancelled?
if class is cancelled by the studio [due to weather or teacher absense] we will use the make-up date indicated in the description of each semester. please plan to be available this week so that you don’t miss any rescheduled instruction.
specifics of what to wear are included in the description of each semester - that being said, WEAR WHAT YOU WANT. this is one of the fun parts about adult spaces, you can wear whatever the heck you want. our suggestions are based on our experience for comfort and success but you are also free to express yourself.
for tap specifically, we have most tap shoe sizes at the studio for you to borrow while you shop for your own pair.
Q: what should i wear to my class?
Q: what if the level / style is not what i expected?
we will work with you personally to find a style / level that better suits your dance dreams! though semesters are not refundable, we do want you to be in a class that feels inspiring and safe for you.
sometimes it’s a matter of being brave and sticking with something that feels new and uncomfortable, and sometimes a style or level switch will very easily do the trick! <3