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YOUR LIGHT IS NOT JUST FOR YOU. IT'S A GIFT TO THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. SHINE BOLDLY, AND TAKE JOY IN FANNING THE FLAMES OF OTHERS, SO TOGETHER WE CAN BRIGTHEN EVEN THE DARKEST SPACES.
Final Bow Dance
At Final Bow, our Dance Department is committed to providing exceptional dance education in a positive, encouraging, and inspiring environment. We believe that strong technique is the foundation of every great dancer, while creativity and self-expression are what bring each performance to life. Our goal is not only to develop skilled dancers but also confident, disciplined, and compassionate individuals.
Students are challenged and encouraged by experienced instructors who use age-appropriate, progressive teaching methods to help every dancer reach their fullest potential. Whether a student is taking their very first class or preparing for advanced performance opportunities, our curriculum emphasizes proper technique, artistry, musicality, and a lifelong appreciation for dance.
Final Bow offers classes for students ages 3 through adult in a variety of styles, including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, Irish dance, tumbling, and preballet. Students also have opportunities to participate in specialty classes, dance conditioning, the audition-based Warehouse Dance Project, and our annual Spring Curtain Call Performance, where they celebrate their accomplishments on stage.
Whether your goal is recreational dance, personal growth, or advanced performance training, Final Bow's Dance Department provides a welcoming community where every dancer is encouraged to learn, create, and shine.
Final Bow Dance
Final Bow offers dance classes for students ages 3 through adult in a welcoming and supportive environment where students of all experience levels can grow in confidence, technique, creativity, and performance skills. Our comprehensive dance program includes ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, tumbling, pointe, Irish dance, and specialty classes designed to meet students where they are and help them reach their fullest potential.
Each season culminates with our Spring Curtain Call Performance at St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville, Ohio. This professionally produced, themed recital celebrates the hard work and achievements of our students and provides them with the opportunity to perform on stage for family, friends, and the community.
Throughout the year, students may participate in optional fundraising opportunities to help offset the cost of costumes, performance expenses, and other class-related fees. Final Bow also offers a Tuition Assistance Program to help reduce financial barriers for families experiencing financial hardship. Through the generosity of grants, donors, and community support, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the life-changing benefits of the performing arts.
Our dance season begins each September following Labor Day and concludes in May after the Spring Curtain Call Performance. In addition to our regular season, Final Bow offers summer classes, workshops, camps, performance opportunities, and specialized training throughout the year, allowing students to continue developing their skills and passion for dance year-round.
Inclusive Arts Program
At Final Bow, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy and benefits of the performing arts. Our inclusive programs provide individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities a welcoming place to learn, perform, build confidence, and create lasting friendships.
Artistic Variations
Artistic Variations is a tuition-free performing arts program for adults (ages 18+) with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Participants are paired with Final Bow student volunteers, creating meaningful friendships while exploring dance, music, and creative expression. Throughout the year, the group shares its talents through community performances and brings holiday cheer to local nursing homes.
Kendall's Music Crew
Kendall's Music Crew is a tuition-free music program for children and teens (ages 8–18) with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Through music, movement, and interactive experiences, students develop confidence, creativity, and friendships in a fun and supportive environment.
Both programs are made possible through the generosity of grants, donors, and community supporters. Your gift helps ensure these life-changing opportunities remain available to every participant, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Warehouse Dance Project
Founded in 2019, the Warehouse Dance Project is Final Bow's audition-based performance company for dedicated dancers who are ready to take their training to the next level. Designed for students ages 12–18, Warehouse provides additional performance, leadership, and educational opportunities for dancers who demonstrate strong technique, a positive attitude, a commitment to growth, and a passion for the performing arts.
Auditions are held annually and evaluate each dancer's technical ability, performance quality, work ethic, and readiness for the expectations of the company. Students selected for Warehouse commit to additional rehearsals, summer training requirements, workshops, conventions, and community performances throughout the season.
Warehouse dancers proudly represent Final Bow at community events, festivals, and special performances while continuing to expand their artistry through master classes and convention experiences. More than a performance company, Warehouse is a place where dancers build confidence, develop leadership skills, foster lasting friendships, and challenge themselves to grow both as performers and as individuals.
Pointe
Pointe is a significant milestone in a ballet dancer's training and is approached with the highest priority for safety, proper technique, and long-term physical development. At Final Bow, students are placed on pointe based on individual readiness—not age alone.
Each spring, Final Bow conducts Pointe Evaluations for ballet students who wish to be considered for pointe training. To be eligible, students must be at least 12 years of age by the evaluation date and have completed a minimum of two years of consistent ballet training. In rare cases, a student whose 12th birthday falls shortly after the evaluation date may be considered at the instructors' discretion.
During the evaluation, instructors assess each dancer's ballet technique, strength, alignment, flexibility, core stability, ankle and foot strength, maturity, and overall readiness for the physical demands of pointe work. Because every dancer develops differently, not all students will begin pointe at the same time.
Students selected for the Pointe Program are expected to continue their regular ballet training, as strong ballet technique is the foundation of safe and successful pointe work. Ongoing strength, consistency, attendance, and dedication are essential components of continued advancement.
Our goal is to ensure that every dancer begins pointe training safely, confidently, and at the appropriate stage of their development, setting them up for long-term success and a lifelong appreciation of ballet.
Adult Beginner Dance
It's never too late to discover the joy of dance! Final Bow's Adult Beginner Dance class is designed for adults with little or no dance experience who are looking for a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment to learn something new.
Whether you're fulfilling a lifelong dream, returning to dance after many years, or simply looking for a new way to stay active, this class focuses on building confidence while introducing the fundamentals of dance. Students will develop coordination, flexibility, balance, musicality, and basic dance technique at a comfortable pace—no previous experience required.
More than just a dance class, Adult Beginner Dance is an opportunity to move, laugh, relieve stress, and connect with others who share a love of learning. Our encouraging instructors create a positive, judgment-free atmosphere where every dancer is celebrated for their progress.
Come as you are, and discover that the first step is all it takes to begin your dance journey.
Strength & Conditioning
Strong dancers are built both inside and outside the studio. Final Bow's Dance Strength and Conditioning class is designed to help students ages 12 and up develop the strength, flexibility, and knowledge needed to become healthy, well-rounded performers.
Through a variety of conditioning exercises and cross-training techniques, students will improve core strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and overall body awareness while reducing the risk of injury. In addition to physical training, dancers will explore topics such as proper nutrition, injury prevention, recovery, goal setting, and building confidence both in and out of the studio.
This class is highly recommended for all dancers ages 12 and older and serves as an excellent complement to ballet and other dance disciplines. By developing healthy habits and a strong technical foundation, students are better prepared to reach their full potential and enjoy a lifetime of dance.
"Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion." -Martha Graham
Pricing
Prices per month are based on minutes of class time each week.
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Example 1: A single weekly class meeting for 30 minutes each week would be charged a monthly tuition of $35 per month.
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Example 2: Three weekly classes of 30 minutes each, totaling 90 minutes of class time each week, would be charged a tuition of $55 per month.
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Example 3: Six weekly classes, totaling more than 5 hours of class each week, would be charged a tuition of $125 per month.
$35 per month- 30 min.
$40 per month- 45 min.
$45 per month- 1 hr.
$50 per month- 1hr. 15 min.
$55 per month- 1hr. 30min.
$60 per month- 1 hr. 45 min.
$65 per month- 2 hrs.
$70 per month- 2hrs. 15 min.
$75 per month- 2 hrs. 30 min.
$80 per month- 2hrs. 45 min.
$85 per month- 3hrs.
$90 per month- 3 hrs. 15 min.
$95 per month- 3 hrs. 30 min.
$100 per month- 3 hrs. 45 min
$105 per month-4 hrs.
$110 per month- 4 hrs. 15 min.
$115 per month- 4 hrs. 30 min.
$120 per month- 4 hrs. 45 min.
$125 per month- 5 hours and up
*Multi-family discount/department (of equal or lesser value)
10% off- 2nd child
15% off- 3rd child
20% off-4th child
25% off-5th child
Final Bow Dance Staff
ERIN
CRIST
Tumbling Instructor
ASHTON
BOHSE
Ballet Instructor
BELLE
SOMMER
Level 2 and 3
Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary
HILLARY HOLZAPFEL
Ballet and Contemporary Instructor
Artistic Variations and Kendall's Music Crew
Warehouse Dance Project Director
KAT
MCNEW
Hip Hop, Tap and Jazz Instructor
Warehouse Dance Project
Co-Director
ABIGAIL
GARRISON
Jazz and Tap Instructor
Artistic Variations and Kendall's Music Crew