Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome Marquee Dance Center! We’re so happy you’re here. This FAQ page is designed to answer the most common questions about classes, tuition, schedules and studio life - so you can feel confident, prepared and excited every time you walk through our doors!

Billing & Tuition

When will I be billed?

Families are billed monthly on the 23rd of each month for the upcoming month. Any additional charges - such as merchandise, performance fees, workshops or events- will be added as they occur.

What is the commitment period?

Marquee Dance Center operates on a month-to-month commitment.
To avoid being billed for the following month, families must cancel by the 15th of the current month.

What To Wear

Ballet Ages 4-6

Solid-colored leotard with attached skirt
Ballet tights (pink or skin tone)
Ballet shoes (pink or skin tone)
Hair in a bun (or neatly secured off the face if too short)

Ballet Ages 6+

Solid colored leotard
Ballet skirt
Ballet tights (pink or skin tone)
Ballet shoes (pink or skin tone)
Hair in a bun (or neatly secured off the face if too short)

Combo Ballet/Tap Ages 5-6

Solid colored leotard with attached skirt
Ballet tights (pink or skin tone)
Ballet shoes (pink or skin tone)
Tap shoes
Hair in a bun (or neatly secured off the face if too short)

Combo Ballet/Jazz Ages 5-6

Solid colored leotard with attached skirt
Ballet tights (pink or skin tone)
Ballet shoes (pink or skin tone)
Jazz shoes
Hair in a bun (or neatly secured off the face if too short)

Combo Ballet/Jazz Ages 6-9

Solid colored leotard
Ballet skirt (optional)
Ballet tights (pink or skin tone)
Ballet shoes (pink or skin tone)
Jazz pants or jazz shorts
Jazz shoes
Hair in a bun (or neatly secured off the face if too short)

Jazz & Musical Theater

Jazz pants or dance shorts
Leotard or fitted dance top with or without sleeves (no crop tops)
Jazz shoes
Hair all up and fully secured off the face

Hip Hop

Dance pants, shorts, or sweatpants
Dance top or sweatshirt (no crop tops)
Dance sneakers or sneakers worn only in the studio
Hair secured off the face

Tap

Dance pants or shorts
Leotard or fitted dance top with or without sleeves (no crop tops)
Tap shoes
Hair all up and secured off the face

Grown-Up & Me

Comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing for both dancer and grown-up

Studio Reminder:

Only dance shoes may be worn inside the classrooms. Street shoes must be removed before entering to help protect our professional flooring and keep our studios clean.
For safety reasons, no jewelry is permitted during class.

Makeup Classes

How do makeup classes work?

Missed a class? You can make it up in a similar-level class within a month.
Makeups must be scheduled with the studio 48 hours in advance of class time.
No refunds or credits are issued for missed classes.

Holiday Schedule and Closures

Marquee Dance Center keeps our holiday closures minimal so families can enjoy a consistent dance routine.

We are CLOSED on the Following Holidays

New Year’s Day – January 1
Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – First Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day & Thanksgiving Weekend – Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day – December 24–25
New Year’s Eve – December 31

Marquee may also close for Winter Break and Spring Break aligned with school calendars. Dance Camps and Workshops may be held during this time for an additional cost.

Emergency Closures

In the event of unsafe weather or an unexpected emergency, families will be notified via:

Email
Text message
Notice on our website and/or social media

Makeup classes will be offered for emergency closures only.

Registration & Enrollment Fees

Is there a registration fee?

Yes. A $ 40 annual registration fee is applied to new and returning students.

Do you offer a trial class?

Yes! Trial classes are available for $30 for new students—or for current students exploring a new style.

New students who register on the same day as their trial:

$40 enrollment fee is waived, and
$30 trial fee is applied toward your first month’s tuition

Existing students who enroll in the new class on the same day as their trial:

The $30 trial fee is applied towards your prorated monthly increase. Billing adjusts on the 23rd to reflect your new monthly tuition.

Recitals & Performances

Are students automatically enrolled in the recital?

Students are not automatically enrolled in our semester recital.

When it’s time to prepare for our performance, families will receive a notification with full details, including important dates, costs, and how to officially sign up.

How do families sign up?

Once registration opens, families may choose to enroll their dancer in the recital by the stated deadline. Participation is optional, and we want families to feel informed and excited before committing.

Location & Parking

How do I find the studio?

Our studio is located at:
24520 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90505

The best route is to enter off Hawthorne and Via Valmonte by turning into the plaza with the Truxton’s. We are located on the east side of the lot with a black banner/awning above the studio doors.

Another entry point is off Newton, turning south into the parking garage under the green ivy.

What is parking like at the studio?

We offer ample parking spaces in our lot outside the Truxton’s. Additional parking is available on the north side of the studio, as well as underground with entry on Newton Street.
Please allow a few extra minutes during peak class times.

Entry & Safety

Please enter through the main studio entrance near Truxton’s
Dancers should arrive 5 minutes early, dressed and ready to dance
Only registered dancers may enter studio rooms during class
No food or drinks on the dance floors

Pick-Up & Supervision

Dancers must be picked up within 10 minutes of class dismissal.
For the safety of our youngest dancers, children age 5 and under must have a parent or guardian present at the studio at all times.

Marquee Dance Center is not able to provide supervision outside of scheduled class times.

Communication

How will I receive updates?

We communicate through:

Email
Phone calls
Text reminders for important dates
Newsletters

Please ensure your contact information is up to date.

Can families watch class?

Of course! Our main studio has a viewing window where families can view class from our entryway. The main studio is also surrounded on two sides by windows where many families choose to watch class from outside.

Our second studio does not currently have a viewing option for families, and is mainly used for Grown-Up & Me classes, Invited classes, and Private Lessons while the main studio is in use.