Welcome Families!
Thank you for choosing to be a part of Family Museum Dance this year! We're so glad you're here!
This page will be periodically updated with all the information that current dance students should need throughout the year, so please bookmark this page.
For information about our policies and procedures, please read our Student and Parent Handbook.
Are you receiving our monthly dance emails? If not, please email us to be added to our mailing list!
Dance Staff Contact Info
- Jessica Halfhill, Dance Coordinator: (563) 344-4151
- Chelsea Nicholson, Museum/Dance Educator: (563) 344-4163
- Caitlyn Smyth, Museum/Dance Educator: (563) 344-4109
- Claudia Hoogerwerf, Museum/Dance Educator: (563) 344-4155
Important Dates
- Saturday, December 6, 2025: Reindeer Day at the Family Museum from noon-5pm, Family Museum Dance Company performances at 1pm & 2:30pm
- December 8-12, 2025: Holiday socks or sweaters week
- December 15-19, 2025: Holiday hair week
- December 22, 2025-January 2, 2026: Winter Break - No classes
- Monday, January 5, 2026: Dance classes resume
- Monday, January 19, 2026: MLK Day - No classes today
- Monday, February 16, 2026: Presidents' Day - No classes today
- March 16-20, 2026: Spring Break - No classes all week
- Friday, April 3, 2026: Good Friday - No classes today
- April 13-17, 2026: Observation Week
- April 24-25, 2026: Dance Picture Weekend (optional event)
- Friday, May 22, 2026: Last day of regular dance classes
- Saturday, May 23, 2026: Creative Movement showcase
- Saturday, May 30, 2026: Spring Production
Dress Code
Scroll down to view the dress code for each style of dance. Dancers not in proper dress code or without proper footwear may be asked to sit out of class for safety reasons. Please do not send your dancer to class in a costume or excessive jewelry. Our teachers are happy to work with students and families to find attire that makes each dancer comfortable in class. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your teacher with questions about attire.
Purchasing dancewear online? Look for brands like Capezio, Bloch or Body Wrappers on Amazon or visit sites like Dance Supplies or Dancewear Solutions for a larger selection of high quality dance brands and items.
