Registration Q&A

What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is a one-time fee for families starting at SunDance. All new recreational gymnastics and dance students will pay a registration fee of $45 per student or $120 per family. SunDance families that paid the registration fee during our 2024–2025 season will not pay another registration fee. If you did not pay a registration fee during last season and are returning to SunDance, you will pay a registration fee and then be entered into our rolling enrollment.

Why don't I have to register again?
Starting in August 2025, SunDance will no longer drop students at the end of July for fall registration. Instead, all students will be automatically enrolled for all future sessions unless you choose to drop them. Our policy will remain that you must notify us by the drop date for dance and gymnastics classes, but the spot will remain yours until you choose to drop your student or they advance to the next level.

Why are we making this change?
We heard your feedback, and here’s what you shared with us:

• Re-registering in July is confusing.

• It creates extra hassle for families.

• Students often end up in incorrect classes.

• Students may miss out on being with teachers they were hoping to have.

• Students who finally got off the waitlist have to compete for their spot again.

  
  

I dropped for summer, but would like to come back in the fall – when can I re-register?
We are currently filling spots for our session that starts in August. Please call or email the office to get back into classes!

How do I know when my child is ready to be moved up?
Our coaches are trained to evaluate each student during class, and your child’s coach will alert you when they have met the requirements for the next level. The office will receive approval from coaches when your child is ready to move up. If a class is full, we will place them on the waitlist and ensure the coach continues their growth while waiting for an opening. Want to know the skill requirements? Stop by the office and we will happily share our testing sheets with you.

General Registration for First-Time Families

What if the class I want to register for is full?
If a class appears in red during registration, it is full. Click on the class to add your student to the waitlist. When a spot opens, we will email you. If we don’t hear back within 3 business days, we will move to the next person on the waitlist. You may join as many waitlists as you like. To trial a full class, your child must be on the waitlist and wait for an opening.

All classes are first come, first serve.

My child's birthday is in the middle of a cycle. Which age group should we enroll in?

• If your student is enrolled in Hummingbirds or Lizards and turning 5, enroll in Butterflies or Frogs.

• If your student is enrolled in Butterflies or Frogs and turning 6, enroll in Bunnies or Squirrels.

• If your student is in Bunnies, Flamingos, Dolphins, or Squirrels (ages 6–8) and turning 9, enroll in a 9–11-year-old class of the same level.

• If all classes are full, your student will stay in their current class and be added to the waitlist for the next level.

Why are Flamingos and Dolphins classes 1 hour and 15 minutes?
We’ve adjusted our schedule so these classes include 15 minutes of stretching and basics, followed by 1 hour of event work. This builds skill and mobility in a well-rounded format.

Do you offer 2x per week classes?
Yes! We offer 2x per week classes for Flamingos through Bears.

What do the colors mean?
Our schedule is organized by color and animal. For example, Green Bunnies are at 4:30 and Red Bunnies at 5:00. Colors indicate time, not level:
Y = Yellow / G = Green / O = Orange / R = Red

How do I register my child for a Dolphins or Bears class?
Dolphins and Bears require a coach recommendation to ensure proper placement. If your child was previously enrolled in one of these classes during the 2024–2025 season, email the office with your preferred day/time. You cannot register for these online without prior approval. New students will need a coach recommendation.

Do you need dance class recommendations?
Please email our dance secretary, Lilly, at lilly@thesundancestudio.com.