dance arts olean
About Us
GRADED CLASSES IN:
- TAP
- JAZZ
- BALLET / POINTE
- ACROBATICS
- SHINING STARS
- MODERN DANCE - FLOCKING FORMS
workshops
- YOU & ME! I'M 3!
- "TAKE 5" MUSICAL THEATER DANCE
why choose us
41+ YEARS STRONG
We welcome the beginning student as well as the experienced dancer. Class placement is based on age, ability and teacher discretion and is made following registration
2025 - 2026
CLASSES WILL BEGIN
September 22, 2025
Dance season September 22, 2035 – June 6, 2026
DANCE ARTS, located at 132 North Union Street, Olean, invites you to join us for our 43rd Season which begins September 22, 2025 and concludes with DANCE ARTS in performance, June 5&6 2026.
DANCE ARTS offers the community Dance Classes, Workshops and “Take 5”. Dance classes emphasize learning the basic techniques and disciplines of the dance encompassing a full dance season of 27 weeks.
Workshops are spread out during the season offering classes without weekly commitments. “Take 5” classes, offered to the community, are short five (5) week classes for children 18 months-adult during each of our teaching blocks.
We welcome the beginning student as well as experienced dancers hoping they can find their dance home in Dance classes, Workshops or “Take 5”s.
BLOCKS & BREAKS
2025-26 AT A GLANCE
BLOCK 1: September 22-October 24
Bring a Friend to Class: October 6-11
Break: October 25 – November 2
Costume Measure and Deposit: October 27 & 28
BLOCK 2: November 2-21 & December 1-19
Visitors’ Watch Week – November 17-21
Thanksgiving Break: November 22-30
Santa Claus Lane Parade – November 28
Break/Winter: December 20 January 11
BLOCK 3: January 12-February 13
Break: February 14-22
BLOCK 4: February 23 – March 27
Break/Spring: March 28-April 12
BLOCK 5: April 13-May 22
Costume balance due: April 17
Photos: Molly Brown Photographer – May 15&16
Break: Memorial Day – May 25
Prep Week in the studio: May 26-29
Tech and Performance Week at Olean High
School – May 31-June 6
Refer to your DANCE ARTS calendar for details during BLOCKS & BREAKS
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
DATES:
Early Summer, June 14 10 am -2 pm
Mid- Summer, July 12 10 am – 2 pm
Late Summer, August 16 10 am- 2 pm
PLACE:
132 N. Union. Street, Olean, NY 14760
CLASS REGISTRATION FEES:
$40 per student * $60 per family
Workshops: $15 deposit holds your place in class
“YOU & ME”
Music & Movement for 3’s – Fee: $80
MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE
Fee: 8-11 yrs. $60 12-18 yrs. $120
Dance class tuition for the 2025-2026 DANCE ARTS season is paid quarterly. Returning students re- ceive a quarterly discount. There is a 10% discount for tuition paid in full by October 1, 2025.
A 50% discount is offered for all classes above 2 hours to 6 hours. A 75% discount is offered for all classes above 6 hours to 8 hours. Tuition is capped
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Venmo: Dance Arts Olean @Marcia_GxH
Check – Payable to: DANCE ARTS OLEAN Cash is accepted with a receipt given.
2025-2026
FEE SCHEDULE
Quarterly payments with return student discount
and pay in full discounts
A 50% discount is offered for all classes above 2 hours to 6 hours. A 75% discount is offered for all classes above 6 hours to 8 hours. Tuition is capped at 8 hours
| Time | Price Per Quarter New Students | Return Student Discount | 10% Pay in full New Students | Return Student plus 10% Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1/2 hr. |
55 |
50 |
198 |
180 |
|
3/4 hr. |
83 |
75 |
299 |
270 |
|
1 hr. |
110 |
100 |
396 |
360 |
|
1 1/4 hr. |
138 |
125 |
497 |
450 |
|
1 1/2 hr. |
165 |
150 |
594 |
540 |
|
1 3/4 hr |
183 |
175 |
659 |
630 |
|
2 hr. |
220 |
200 |
792 |
720 |
CLASS PHOTOS
Hello Dance Families! I’m so excited to be capturing portraits of your talented dancers next spring! I’m thrilled to be working with your studio to ensure each dancer has a fun, smooth photo experience and receives high-quality images in a timely manner. With experience in high- volume team and individual picture days, I understand the importance of both efficiency and attention to detail. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out — and feel free to check out my work on Facebook at Molly Brown Photography. I can’t wait to see all the smiles, sparkles, and fabulous costumes!
-Molly Brown
COSTUME MEASUREMENT & COSTUME DEPOSIT
Monday, October 27, 5-7 pm Tuesday, October 28, 5-6 pm
$40.00 PER CLASS PER COSTUME
$40.00 due at time of costume measuring. Deposits are per costume for ALL classes including
ALL ACROBATIC and BONUS performance
numbers.
No costume deposits will be returned after costumes have been ordered by December 18, 2025
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
HOMECare&Hospice Foundation Presents
DANCE ART S in Performance 2026
June 5th & 6th 2026
Olean High School 7:00 pm
REHEARSALS
Individual class rehearsals – May 31, June 1, 2, 3, 2026
DRESS RHEARSAL
June 4, 2026
BONUS PERFORMANCES
ALL age groups will have an opportunity to
participate in a Bonus Performance Piece.
Rehearsals will be mandatory and held over a
short period near the performance. Fees for
the extra number will range from $30, $45 &
$60. Costume is not included. Details on the
numbers will be shared when the season begins.
Who we are
DANCE EDUCATION AT ITS BEST
41+ YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
With the goal of producing well-rounded dancers, our classes emphasize learning the basic techniques and disciplines of the dance. Individual needs and concerns of the student are met as they acquire an appreciation for the art form.
The differing dance styles are taught separately to assure proper technical development. A maximum of 14-18 students per class allows us to provide individual instruction.
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dance arts families say...
Wonderful Dance studio!!!!! Marcia and her staff are so supportive and committed to bringing out the best in all of their dancers. Love Dance…