Studio Calendar, Dress Code, & Office Hours
Our faculty is dedicated to providing your child with a nurturing, healthy, and professional environment that allows every student the chance to experience the elements of dance: confidence, coordination, creativity, grace, musicality, rhythm, self-esteem, technique, discipline, teamwork, and an appreciation for the arts, and above all fun! At Devine Performing Arts we have something for everyone- recreational to professional!
NEW TO DPA? MEET MEGAN, OUR FAMILY EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR!
Megan is our Family Experience Coordinator. It is her job to help make sure you are having a good experience while your students are here studying the arts with us.
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Megan is an alum of DPA, so she knows all the ins and outs of the studio if you have questions.
Please read our Welcome Letter for more information on how Megan can help you this year!
Studio Calendar
We primarily follow the Rockwood School District, but please check our schedule closely.
Bolded Dates are MANDATORY! (if participating in recital)
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August 24, 2024 Open House 10am – 2pm
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September 3, 2024 FIRST DAY OF CLASSES!
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September 21, 2024 Celebrate Wildwood (come see us in the parade or at our booth!)
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October 24 – 30, 2024 “Wear a Costume to Class” & “Bring a Friend” Week
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October 31, 2024 Closed for Halloween
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November 27 – December 1, 2024 Closed for Thanksgiving Break
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December 2 – 5, 2024 Parent Participation Week - take class with your kid(s)!
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December 15, 2024 Recital and Costume Fees Due (If participating in recitals)
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Dec. 21, 2024 – Jan. 3, 2025 Closed for Winter Break
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January 4, 2025 Classes Resume
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January 20, 2025 Closed for Martin Luther King Day
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February 17, 2025 NO SCHOOL BUT *OPEN for Classes on President’s Day
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February 22, 2025 DAC Show @ the West County YMCA
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March 15 – 23, 2025 Closed - Spring Break – Classes Resume Monday, March 24
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April 15, 2025 Summer Registration Opens
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April 14 – 17, 2025 Parent Observation Week - sit in and watch class!
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May 3, 2025 MARQUIS PRESENTS “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL” @ West County YMCA at 2 and 7pm
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May 19 – 22, 2025 RECITAL PICTURES AND DRESS REHEARSALS AT DPA!
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May 24 – 26, 2025 Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
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June 2 - 5, 2025 LAST WEEK OF CLASSES
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June 5, 2025 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
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June 7 – 8, 2025 Three Recitals In 2 Days (SEE RECITAL PAGE) @ Kirkwood HS​
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DPA's Dress Code
For the safety of all dancers, students are required to adhere to the following dress code. If not appropriately dressed for class, students will be asked to observe for that class.
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Munchkin Classes
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Anything comfortable to move in or leotard and tights
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Pink ballet shoes
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Hair secured out of face - you should not have to fix your hair over and over in class​
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Pre-School Hip Hop/Tumbling and Musical Theater
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Comfortable clothing
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Hair secured out of face - you should not have to fix your hair over and over in class
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Bare feet for hip hop/tumbling and tan jazz shoes for musical theater
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Pre-K Ballet/Tap Classes
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Leotard and tights (any color) OPTIONAL: Skirts
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Pink ballet shoes with leather soles
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Tan tap shoes
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Hair secured out of face - you should not have to fix your hair over and over in class
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All Combo Classes (Ballet/Tap/Jazz) - Kids and NEW IN 2024 Level 1 Combo
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Leotard and tights (any color) OPTIONAL: Skirts
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Pink ballet shoes with leather soles
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Tan tap shoes
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Tan jazz shoes
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Hair secured out of face - you should not have to fix your hair over and over in class
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Ballet 1
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Lavender leotard - NO SHORTS (skirts are optional)
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Pink tights
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Pink ballet shoes
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Hair pulled back in a bun (NO Ponytails)
Ballet 2
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Teal leotard - NO SHORTS (skirts are optional)
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Pink tights
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Pink ballet shoes
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Hair pulled back in a bun (NO Ponytails)
Ballet 3-5 and All Pointe Classes (Including Variations)
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Black leotard or other dark color - NO SHORTS (skirts are optional)
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Pink tights
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Pink ballet or pointe shoes
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Hair pulled back in a bun (NO Ponytails)
ALL Jazz, Contemporary, Leaps and Turns, Musical Theater, Choreo/Improv, and Poms
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Leotard and tights or fitted dance top with leggings/mid length fitted bike shorts (no butterfly or loose shorts)
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NO baggy clothes or short shorts (short "booty shorts" may be worn OVER a leotard WITH tights)
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Contemporary classes are barefoot
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Jazz, Leaps and Turns, Musical Theater, and Dance Team need tan jazz shoes
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Musical theater level 4 might also need tan character shoes (TBD)
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Hair secured out of face - you should not have to fix your hair over and over in class
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Tap 1 - 4
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Leotard and tights or fitted dance top and dance leggings/shorts/skirts
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NO baggy clothes
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Black lace tap shoes (levels 3 - 5 need to be hard soled and preferably stacked...ask Miss Debbie)
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Hair secured out of face - you should not have to fix your hair over and over in class
Adult Classes
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Fitness attire
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Hair secured out of face
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Shoes tbd by instructor
Hip Hop - All Levels
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Comfortable clothes that are easy to move in
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Clean tennis shoes or dance sneakers (PREFERABLY NOT WORN IN FROM OUTSIDE)
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Be prepared to remove shoes if inclement weather
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Hair secured out of face - you should not have to fix your hair over and over in class
Tumbling - All Levels
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Leotard or biketard PLEASE (any color)
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Mid length fitted shorts or leggings over leo are optional
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Absolutely no baggy clothing!
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Bare feet
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Hair secured out of face - you should not have to fix your hair over and over in class
Drama/Voice
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Street clothes
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Street shoes must be removed to enter the dance space
Office Hours & Office Staff
Office Staff
Debbie Devine (Owner/Director) - dpa.debbie@gmail.com
Ashley Stettes (Assistant Director) - dpa.ashley.stettes@gmail.com
Megan Thompson (Family Experience Coordinator) - dpa.megant@gmail.com
Sarah Caldwell-Thompson
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General Questions? Contact info.devineperformingarts@gmail.com
Mon: 4:15pm - 8:00pm
Tue: 4:15pm - 8:00pm
Wed: 4:15pm - 8:00pm
Thu: 4:15pm - 8:00pm
Fri: CLOSED
Sat: CLOSED
Sun: CLOSED
Questions about Registration & Payments?
Contact Ashley!
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Questions about Recital?
Contact Megan!