Your Dance Journey

Every dancer’s path looks a little different! Explore the guides below to see how our classes and programs connect, from a dancer’s first class through advanced training and performance opportunities. Use the FAQs for additional details about placement, progression, and finding the right fit for your dancer.

• Preschool Journey — Early childhood classes and pathways
• Level 1–5 Journey — Class progression as dancers grow in age, skill, and experience
• Company Journey — Training and performance pathways for dancers interested in a more intensive commitment
• Complete Dancer Journey — A complete view of Music in Motion programs, pathways, and opportunities

Welcome to Music in Motion Dance Studio! We are absolutely thrilled to have you join our dance family, and we can't wait to embark on this exciting journey together.

Please take a moment to review our Welcome Packet. In it, you will find dress code information, links to FAQ, and more.

The Parent Handbook is your quick reference guide to dancing at Music in Motion. It includes important dates, tuition reminders, and tips for getting the MOST out of your family's experience at the studio.

We recommend purchasing everything your child needs for class conveniently through our online store. Ordered items will be delivered right to your home!

Visit the store headquarters HERE. 

You can also purchase dancewear locally.

Jete Dance Wear
4312 Holland Road #117,
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Mention Music in Motion to receive a 10% discount

Read more about specific class requirements on our dress code page and contact the studio with any questions.

Class changes are allowed September-December. We highly encourage that each student take at least one month of a class prior to deciding to drop or change classes. Any changes to a client's auto-pay will automatically take effect the NEXT month. There is no pro-rating for classes dropped mid-month.

Current students are welcome to try any class at any time if they are interested in adding a new class to their schedule.

Enrollment is open throughout the year as space allows. We'd love to have your dancer add a class!

The best way to get started is to book a free trial in the class you are interested in.

We also offer special "Try Any Class" events throughout the season, be on the lookout for these fun weeks!

Need a class recommendation? Contact the studio. We are happy to help!

Thanks for the love! We are so appreciative when you send friends our way. As a thank you, you'll receive $25 off your next month's tuition when your friend enrolls. View the details of our referral discount here.

An email to office@musicinmotionva.com is required in advance of fourteen days of the first of the month in order to withdraw and cancel tuition. If we do not receive your withdrawal notification, the next monthly charge will be processed.

Make-Up Classes

We know dancers occasionally need to miss class! Music in Motion uses Sawyer Make-Up Tokens to make scheduling an eligible make-up class easy and convenient.

Requesting a Make-Up Token

Make-Up Tokens are not issued automatically when your dancer is absent.

If your dancer misses a class and you'd like to schedule a make-up:

1. Contact the Music in Motion office to request a Make-Up Token.
2. Once your dancer's absence has been verified, an eligible Make-Up Token will be added to your Sawyer account.
3. Your token is valid for 30 days from the date it is issued.
4. Log in to Sawyer to choose and schedule an available make-up class.

Make-up classes are not available during April or May.

Finding Your Make-Up Tokens

Once your token has been issued, log in to your Sawyer account.

You can view active tokens from:

• My Account, where you'll see your available tokens; or
• The Music in Motion registration widget by opening the menu in the upper-right corner and selecting Make-Up Tokens.

Sawyer will only display tokens that are currently unused and unexpired.

Each token will show your dancer's name, expiration date, eligibility information and the original class associated with the absence.

Scheduling Your Make-Up Class

When you're ready to use your token:

1. Find the appropriate token and select Redeem Token.
2. Review the dancer, expiration date and any restrictions associated with the token.
3. Browse the eligible make-up classes Sawyer displays.
4. Select the class and date you'd like to attend.
5. Review the booking and select Redeem.
6. Your make-up class will be added to your Sawyer calendar and you'll receive a confirmation email.

Important: Always start from your Make-Up Token and select Redeem Token. Going directly to another class's registration page will not apply your token.

Why Don't I See the Class I Want?

Sawyer automatically displays only the make-up options your dancer is eligible to attend.

A class may not appear because:

• The class isn't an eligible make-up option
• Your dancer doesn't meet the age requirements
• The class is full
• The class occurs after your token's 30-day expiration
• The class isn't currently accepting make-up students
• The make-up booking window isn't open

If a class doesn't appear when redeeming your token, please do not register for it separately as a make-up class.

Please Choose Your Make-Up Carefully

Once a Make-Up Token is redeemed, families cannot undo or change the booking themselves in Sawyer.

If something unexpected happens after you've scheduled your make-up, contact the MIM office for assistance.

Once redeemed, the token will disappear from your available Make-Up Tokens and the scheduled class will appear on your Sawyer calendar.

Make-Up Policy at a Glance

• Make-Up Tokens must be requested from the MIM office; they are not automatically issued.
• Tokens are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
• Make-ups are subject to class eligibility and available space.
• Make-up classes are not available during April or May.
• An expired or unused token does not guarantee placement in another class.
• Once redeemed, a make-up booking cannot be changed by the family through Sawyer.

Need a Make-Up Token? Contact the Music in Motion office and we'll get you started.

Music in Motion follows the Virginia Beach Public School System for studio closings. We make regular updates to our Facebook and Instagram pages and will also send emails in the case of inclement weather. There WILL be cases when VBCPS is closed, however, Music in Motion will choose to open if conditions in our neighborhood are reasonable. If you have any questions email is the best way to contact us, office@musicinmotionva.com, as we may not be in the office.

Installments for our Seasonal Dance Classes that run during the school year are charged on the 1st of
the month from Registration to June for a maximum of 10 total installments if you choose installments.  We also offer payments in full, or, 2-pay.

Our dance season pricing is based on the total number of weeks in the season, typically averaging 34 to 36 weeks of classes per year. Tuition is divided into 10 monthly installments, and is not based on the number of classes in a specific month. There are no pro-rated amounts for months with more or fewer class days, such as during Winter or Spring Break. Additionally, there are no makeup classes for holidays, as those missed classes are accounted for in the total seasonal class count.

Our Dance Class Tuition is INCLUSIVE! Get an upgraded customer service and dance experience
that is EASY for parents, with no extra fees! Everything you want is already included.

• INCLUDED in your tuition are:
  Winter Showcase Participation & Media Fee: including enrollment, concert video & concert
  photos
• June Recital Participation & Media Fee: including student gift, recital t-shirt, concert video,
  concert photos and group class posed costume photos
• Access to our Spot TV Mobile Parent App to view classes on the go