Footwear: Proper footwear should be worn in class. New dancers may wear black or white athletic socks to their first two months of classes but are expected to have appropriate Irish dance socks and soft shoes to wear by the start of their third month of classes. Hard shoes are not required until a dancer reaches the Intermediate Level. Please see the Shoes and Uniforms page for information on where you can purchase these items

Class Attire: Proper clothing must be worn to all classes. New dancers may wear a solid color t-shirt with shorts of a modest length or leggings to their first two months of classes. Moving forward, dancers have the option of wearing an official HID t-shirt, competition t-shirt or a black t-shirt to class. Visit our online store to purchase your HID t-shirt and other gear.  Dancers should have their hair tied back out of their face and should bring their own water bottle to every class. ​

Performance Costume: 
Each new dancer will wear a Heartland Irish Dancers school costume at performances and competitions. This includes a combination of a black leotard and embroidered skirt/ sash for girls and a dress shirt, dress pants and embroidered cummerbund/ vest for boys. Outdoor performances and parades may require additional layers depending on the weather. There is a less formal performance outfit option email HID for more info. 

Solo Costume:
A Solo Costume is a dress or vest where the design and colors are chosen by the dancer and approved by the teacher. 
Requirements for competitive dancers to earn a solo costume: A dancer must place in the top three of a Novice level hard shoe dance and a Novice level soft shoe dance
Requirements for non-competitive dancers to earn a solo costume: A dancer must learn and master two steps of the slow speed treble jig and slow speed hornpipe. 

Class Cancelations: The Heartland Irish Dancers will typically follow the local school districts closing of evening activities when canceling classes for inclement weather. Other factors that will be taken into consideration are: driving conditions, closure of the facility, and instructor discretion. An email will be sent by 3pm to notify of cancelation of evening classes and by 7am for morning classes due to inclement weather. 
While rare, there are occasionally class cancelations due to instructor illness or emergency.  An email will be sent as soon as possible to notify of cancelation due to illness or emergency.
Dancers are welcome to come to a different scheduled class to make up for cancelled classes. If there are an excessive amount of cancelled days due to inclement weather or instructor illness, additional makeup classes will be added on Friday evening or Saturday morning. 

Missed and Makeup Lessons: If you are going to miss a class and you know in advance, please email HID. You will not receive a refund for a missed class; however you may make up the class with the approval of your instructor.
HID does not offer refunds. Any change in billing will be at the discretion of HID. 

Registration Procedures: All parents/legal guardians and adult students must read and sign a completed Registration Form containing consent and release clause. This must be on file with HID before participation will be granted. A $20 registration fee per dancer ($40 family max) is also required once a year.

Conduct Expectations: Students and parents will dress and conduct themselves in an appropriate manner while representing Heartland Irish Dancers in any capacity (at class, performances, community engagements, etc.) The use of foul language and disrespect for others will not be tolerated. Any conduct deemed inappropriate by HID will not be tolerated. Any student or family who fails to meet these standards will be asked to leave HID.

Online Classes: Dancers may register for a weekly class or request a private lesson via Zoom when available. Parents are required to be present during these Zoom lessons to maintain the safety of their dancers when the instructor is teaching remotely.

Parental Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to be aware of special dates and schedules of any upcoming events. HID will make every effort to communicate information through handouts at class, parent emails, social media and e-newsletters. It is the parent's responsibility to regularly check their child's dance bag and their own email to make sure they are up to date on HID events and info.

Care of Students: Heartland Irish Dancers will care for dancers during their registered class time. HID is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students. Dancers should not be left at the the studio unattended for an excessive time before or after their class. 

Respect for the Studio Space: The Heartland Irish Dancers are lucky enough to rent or use space from local businesses including Queen of the Holy Rosary-Wea, High Blue Wellness Center, and HID Headquarters. We ask that you show respect to all instructors, students and families as well as the studio itself. Please, pick up after yourself and be kind to those around you!
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Communication Preferences: 
My preferred mode of communication is text 816-277-7373 or email. I will do my best to respond within 1-2 business days but may need a reminder or two :-)

If you or your dancer has an urgent question or concern that requires assistance sooner than the 1-2 business days,  I reserve the right to charge a fee based on the nature of the call or text and the frequency of your requests.
** Please note: I have never charged this fee and hope not to. I am only adding it for the rare occasion that someone does not respect my work/ life balance boundaries.**    

Tuition Policies:  
Families will be sent a monthly invoice from HID. These can be paid through the Wave Invoicing App or with Check or Cash at the first class of each month. 

Summer classes, camps, private lessons, and home school co-op classes have different tuition rates. Contact HID for more info on pricing for these classes. If financial assistance or a different payment plan is needed please contact HID to confidentially set up the special arrangements. 

TUITION  COST FOR FIRST WEEKLY SOLO CLASS

CLASS	COST
30 Minute Class	$45/ mo
45 Minute Class	$55/ mo
60 Minute Class	$65/ mo
90 Minute Class	$95/ mo
All Siblings	$40/ mo

TUITION COST FOR SECOND AND THIRD WEEKLY SOLO CLASS 

CLASS	COST
Second and Third  Weekly Class	$40/ mo
Second and Third Weekly Classes for Siblings	$25/ mo

TUITION COST FOR GROUP CLASSES

CLASS	COST
Team and Performance Prep Group	$25/ mo ​per family
Technique and Drills Group	$25/ mo ​per family

Private Lesson Fee: 30 minutes for $25 or 60 minutes for $40 
​(extra fee for room rental if applicable)

 

​Important Dates for the Current School Year

First Day of Classes  9/8/25
Thanksgiving Break No Class 11/24/25 - 11/30/25
Family Ceili Dance Party! 12/6/25
Winter Break No Class 12/22/25 - 1/4/26
Spring Break No Class 4/3/26 - 4/12/26
Last Class of the School Year 5/20/26
Tentative Spring Showcase Rehearsal 5/27/26
Tentative Spring Showcase 5/31/26
Tentative Summer Camp Session One 7/29/26 - 7/31/26
Tentative Summer Camp Session Two 8/3/26 - 8/5/26