FAQ

  • Studio 33 is named after US Route 33, the highway along which Buckhannon is located! Our team is passionate about bringing quality dance education and opportunities right here to our hometown, and we wanted the name of our studio to reflect that.

  • We are located at 166 Wood Street in Buckhannon, in the old KAR Services garage. It still looks like a garage, so don’t let that throw you! Once you walk in the front door, you’ll go down the hallway past the office and up the steps. Once in the main part of the building, the studio doors are the double doors to your left. We share the building with Mountain State Cheer Academy.

  • Our absolute youngest dancers are in our Twirl Tots class! This is a grownup and me style class for toddlers age 18 months to 3 years. All students in Twirl Tots must have a participating adult in class with them at all times. Our Teeny dancers are our youngest independent dancers. Dancers must turn 3 by January 1 of the current season to be old enough for teeny ballet or turn 3 by September 1 to be eligible for our teeny ballet & hippity hop combo class.

  • Yes, the registration fee is $50 for new students or $20 for returning students. This will be paid yearly at the start of the term. Each family will also be responsible for a $50 recital fee as well as the full cost of costumes. Most costumes run $50-$80, and we do apply a processing fee of $5 per costume. This processing fee goes to the studio to help with taxes and shipping costs, as well as organization, alterations, and administrative tasks related to costuming. Families will keep their costumes after the recital.

  • You can view our full dress code policy on the “Dress Code” page, but, generally, students can wear anything that allows them to move comfortably and allows our instructors to see their lines. Students will also need to bring/wear appropriate dance shoes and have a water bottle. We do not allow food or beverages other than water on our dance floor.

  • Yes, absolutely! Each child is more than welcome to try classes at their level before committing to one or more classes. Trial classes are free for all new students! Reach out to us at 33dancecenter@gmail.com or through our “contact” page to schedule your free trial.

Financial Policies

All billing occurs monthly and is done automatically via Stripe. The dance season runs September-May with a showcase in late May or early June, so nine payments will be collected. Parents/guardians may select to be billed on either the 1st or the 15th of each month.

We follow Upshur County school closings for weather. In the event that classes need to be canceled, for any reason, makeup classes will be made available. Refunds will not be issued for missed classes.

Pricing

  • Tots/Teenies/Minis (18 months - 8 years)

    Combo Class (Teenies): $50/month

    1 Class: $40/month

    2 Classes: $70/month

    3 Classes: $100/month

    4 Classes: $120/month

    5+ Classes: $150/month

  • Juniors/Teens (8+ years)

    1 Class: $50/month

    2 Classes: $90/month

    3 Classes: $120/month

    4 Classes: $150/month

    5 Classes: $170/month

    6+ Classes: $180/month

  • Private Lessons

    Solos (1 Student): $30/half hour, $50/hour

    Duos (2 Students): $25/half hour, $40/hour

    Trios/Quads (3-4 Students): $20/half hour, $30/hour

    All prices are per student

  • Family Discount

    2 Students: 10% off tuition

    3 or more students: 15% off tuition

    Family Unlimited: $230 tuition cap

Class Levels 2025-2026

Please note: Ages for class placements are an approximation. We may place a child in a level higher or lower than what their age dictates based on skills, ability, and emotional readiness.