Pathway Definition:  

Foundations of Dance Pathway is a recreational dance program designed to introduce dancers to the foundational dance techniques (ballet, jazz, acrobatics, hiphop, lyrical, and tap). Foundations classes will be offered thirty (30) minutes per week for ages 3-4. All Foundations classes prepare a routine to perform in the end of the year showcase. Students registering for the Foundations of Dance Pathway are registering for a "season long" commitment. The EADE 2025-2026 season starts August 4, 2025 and ends on the day of the Trading Floor Showcase (scheduled for May 30, 2026).

Pathway Opportunities: 

Foundations of Dance curriculum will dedicate up to three weeks in ballet, jazz, acrobatics, hip-hop, lyrical, and tap. Transitions in genres will be communicated to registered dancers and determined by your teacher.  Foundations of Dance dancers will have an opportunity to perform on the Trading Floor in May 2026. 

Pathway Entry Requirements: 

No prior dance experience is necessary to register for Foundations of Dance Pathway. Students must complete the registration process, uphold EADE policy, and make timely payments in exchange for EADE services. Students will be placed in the Pathway according to age as of August 1st. 

Trading Floor Showcases: 

Foundations of Dance dancers will perform on the Trading Floor (Showcase) in May of 2026. This is an opportunity to showcase the dancer’s dance knowledge learned throughout the season. Dancers must miss fewer than three rehearsals from August-December and fewer than three rehearsals January through May to be eligible to participate. Dancers must attend additional “Trading Floor Rehearsals” in order to participate. 

Included in your Trading Floor Fee is the dancer’s opportunity to participate in the performance, attend additional training rehearsals, wear the Trading Floor costume, access to a professionally filmed video of the End-of-the-Year showcase in May 2026, and receive two tickets to the End-of-the-Year Trading Floor Showcase in May 2026.                   

Audience Members: 

EADE seeks to create an environment where parents are comfortable leaving their dancer at the EADE facility and returning at the end of rehearsal. EADE does not offer a lobby or viewing area. Parents are welcome into the rehearsal space at the end of rehearsal and when given permission by the dancer and the EADE teacher. 

Dress Code: 

Dancers should attend class with their hair pulled away from their face--ponytail, bun, or securely fastened. Dancers should wear fitted dance clothing and attend barefoot. For Foundations dancers, no shoes are required for any genre. If your dancer shows interest in a specific genre, please speak to a teacher, and she will assist you in purchasing shoes. 

Pathway Fees: 

One-Time Registration Fee

One-Time All Inclusive Showcase Fee

One-Time Picture Day Fee

Monthly Tuition

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