Experience Madeline's Studio of Dance
Where Stars Shine
The mission of MSD is to share a passion of dance, while helping its students grow, succeed, and excel in all different styles and structure of dance. The studio will be fully devoted to its students, understand their limitations, and set them up for success.
Get started with a FREE TRIAL CLASS!!!
If you'd like more information or would like to enroll in a free trial class, I'd be happy to assist you. Please fill out the contact form below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Madeline
Owner/ Instructor: Madeline Buckbee
Hello, my name is Madeline Buckbee. I am the official owner and instructor at MSD. I grew up dancing, starting at the age of three at Ark City Dance in Arkansas City, KS. I started competition dance when I was eight years old competing for Kari's Dance Academy in Emporia, KS, then returning to Ark City Dance Company until I was 17. I have danced in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, won a National Dance Championship in 2009, and am a Cowley Tigerette Alumni and Barton Cougar Alumni. Dance has been a huge part of my life and I can't wait to share my knowledge and love for dance with my students.
MPT
Join Madeline's AWARD-WINNING Performance Team!!! We perform at local events; as well as compete at local dance competitions and an out of state nationals in June. Join us through the annual audition in the Summer preceding the season!! Our main style of dance is Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre.
Contact owner, Madeline Buckbee, for more information!
Beginner Level- 30 minutes
$45/ mo.
Baby and Me- Ages 1-2
Combo Class- Ages 3-6
Beginner Tumbling- Ages 5-8
All levels Hip Hop- Ages 5-12
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Baby and Me introduces basic gross motor movement and rhythm, while preparing them for the next level of dance. Includes Ballet, Pre-Tap, and Tumbling technique. An adult must participate with child. No dance shoes required.
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Combo Class teaches the fundamentals of Ballet and Tap technique. They will need pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.
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Beginner Tumbling teaches basic tumbling and floor technique. No shoes or socks required.
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All levels Hip Hop is all about having fun, with lots of breaking, popping and locking involved. The dancers will learn different Hip Hop skills and participate in fun dances. Tennis shoes recommended. No outside shoes please.
Intermediate Level (ages 7-12)- 45 minutes
$50/ mo.
Ballet I
Tap I/ II
Teen Combo (Ages 12-18)
Intermediate/ Advanced Tumbling (Ages 9 and up)
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Ballet I is a slow and disciplined style of dance. The dancers will learn the basics of ballet and barre technique. Pink ballet shoes required for girls, black ballet shoes for boys. Pink ballet tights and black leotard recommended.
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Tap I/II is all about the feet and rhythm. The dancers will learn the ABC's of tap and putting tap steps together to make combinations. Black tap shoes required.
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Teen Combo is a combination of Jazz, Contemporary, and Modern. Contemporary focuses on telling a story and making a connection to the mind and body through fluid movements. The dancers will also focus on strength and flexibility. Tan jazz shoes are recommended.
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Intermediate/ Advanced Tumbling focuses on more difficult floor passes and tumbling skills. No shoes or socks recommended.
Advanced Level (Ages 13 and up)- 60 minutes
$55/ mo.
Ballet II
Leaps + Turns (1.75 hours) (MANDATORY FOR ALL MPT)
Advanced Technique (Ages 10 & up)
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Ballet II is a slow and disciplined style of dance. The dancers will learn advanced ballet technique and barre combinations. Pink ballet shoes required for girls and black ballet shoes for boys. Pink tights and black leotard reccomended.
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Leaps and Turns Technique focuses on deep stretching, across the floor technique, jumps, and turns. We also work on conditioning. Tan jazz shoes required.
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Advanced Technique is all about advancing in dance technique, such as: leaps, jumps, turns, and harder combinations.
WEEKLY CLASSES:
Monday-
Open for MPT classes
Tuesday-
Hip Hop 5:15-5:45pm (Emilee)
3-6 Combo 5:50-6:20pm
Beginner tumbling 6:25-6:55pm
Ballet I 7:05-7:50pm
Ballet II 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday-
Interm./ Adv. tumbling 6:20-7:05pm
Tap I/II 7:15-8:00pm
Teen Combo 8:00-8:45pm (Emilee)
Thursday-
Baby and Me 5:15-5:45pm (Emilee)
3-6 Combo 5:45-6:15pm (Emilee)
Turns & Leaps (Mandatory for MPT) 6:20-7:50pm
Advanced Technique 7:50-8:35pm
NOTES:
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If you do not see a class you're interested in on the schedule be sure to contact me. Private lessons also available.
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Any class registration with 1 dancer or less will be dropped; dancers will be encouraged to schedule a private lesson or ask a friend to join them.
Spring
SCHEDULE
ENROLLMENT WILL ClOSE January 4th for recital preparation.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Studio Policies
Payments
Option #1: Month to Month
Option #2: Every 3 months
Option #3: By semester- (5% discount)
Option #4: Full Year (September-May or September- July)- (10% discount)
Enrollment fee of $20 for the Fall and Spring semesters and $10 for the Summer semester.
Second class enrolled in is an additional $30 a month, third is $20, or enroll in four classes and receive an unlimited fee of $110 per dancer -take as many classes as you wish for this fee. Contact owner for sibling discount rates.
If paying the month to month option, payments must be made by the first class of the month. $20 late fee if not paid by the 20th of the month. No refunds once class has been paid for.
Payments can be made by cash, card, or check (made out to Madeline's Studio of Dance). VENMO: @Madeline-Buckbee
There will be a $30 charge for any returned checks. If paying with card on Studio Director there is a 1.75% up-charge.
Tuition remains the same regardless of classes that month.
Enrollment will be closed starting in February, due to preparation for the recital and will re-open in June.
Private Lessons
$50 for an hour, $30 for 45 mins, or $25 for 30 mins
Payment must be made before each lesson.
Offered in: jazz, ballet, tap, technique, and tumbling
Drop out Procedure
Immediate notification is required if your child no longer wants to continue with classes. You will be required to pay for all dance classes received. Registration fees are non-refundable as well as Costume Fees. Costumes are ordered as soon as the fee is received, since they are made to order I cannot return them or collect a refund. If paid, you will receive a costume regardless if your child is in the recital or not.
Attendance and Weather Cancellations
Attendance is crucial to see development and growth. Please be on time, in proper attire, and ready to learn. If a dancer is more than 15 minutes late, they must sit out.
No refunds- if absent or for weather cancellations, classes might be rescheduled for a make-up class, or the dancer can attend another age-appropriate class if absent.
If Clearwater school district is closed due to weather, so will the studio.
Attire
Students must be in appropriate dance attire; such as, leotard, tank or bra tops, bootie shorts, dance or yoga pants, etc. Clothes need to be form-fitting so I can properly evaluate the body. Hip Hop is the only exception, Hip Hop dancers can wear baggy or loose-fitting clothes. Jean material is not acceptable for any classes and hair needs to be pulled back away from the face.
Girls in ballet will need to wear a black leotard and pink tights; also, hair needs to be in a bun if possible. Boys taking ballet need to be in all black form-fitting attire.
No loose hair or jewelry.
Dancers can wear socks AT THEIR OWN RISK. Dance shoes recommended.
Recital
There will be an annual recital at the end of each year. Attendance is even more crucial in the Spring to prepare for this big event.
No refunds or returns once costumes have been ordered.
I will collect costume money in January and order the costumes in late February.
$20 recital fee (collected in April) and $50ish for costume
Recital is optional, but it is an awesome experience!
Housekeeping
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Label all shoes, bags, clothes, etc. MSD is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
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Ages for classes are not the only determining factor- skill level will also decide what class they should participate in.
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NO GUM or food; water and hydration drinks are acceptable on the dance floor and in the lounge.
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Parents and family members can observe class the last session of the month.
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Monthly newsletters will be emailed or handed out the beginning of each month.