Policies and FAQs

General Policies

Late entry into classes is not guaranteed.
Please arrive a few minutes early to your class.
Retail can by returned or exchanged in unworn condition, up to 14 days after purchasing.
Discounts cannot be stacked. No discounts apply to sale items, unless otherwise noted.
No refunds on purchases. No exceptions.

Parking

Free Parking

1. Behind the Dance Works Indy Building

2. Street Parking

Metered Street Parking

3. Along E. Ohio Street, Market Street, and sections of N. East Street

Conditional Parking

4. The RJE parking lot. Free after 5 pm M-F and free on weekends

5. Northern sections of N.East Street. Free after 6 pm

Requirements

All clients agree to and have read the Entry Agreement on the doors, prior to entry into the studio building.

All clients must have completed our liability waiver before attending their first class.

All clients must have a valid payment card on file with their account to attend classes.

Late Cancel Policy

All clients have until 2 hours (120 min) prior to the start of class to cancel their class via the DanceWorks Indy app or website.

Cancellations within 120 min of the start of any class or failure to attend will result in the following:

A $10 late fee if they are an Unlimited Member
The class will still count towards a use of one class in any class pack or single class drop-in.
A loss of 1 class credit for those attending class using a “single class” or a “class pack”

Not feeling well? Stuck at work? Flat tire? GIVE US A CALL!

We get it – life happens! We’ll waive your fee and remove you from the class without issue.

FAQs

It's my first class! What do I need?

We are so excited!
Please arrive 15 minutes early to the studio. We’ll give you a tour, introduce you to the instructor, and get you checked in.

We also suggest bringing a water bottle and comfortable clothing.

What do I wear to dance class?

We suggest athletic or dance clothing with fabrics that stretch, make you feel comfortable, and allow you to move – hopefully, it makes you feel amazing and empowered, too!

I've never danced before, what classes should I take?

We LOVE beginners!
We recommend folks with no dance experience join an Absolute Beginner class, just to get your feet under you, so to speak. We offer weekly drop-in Absolute Beginner level classes on the weekends, typically at 11am.

Use the DanceWorks Indy app for more information on class times, or check out our schedule.

We also run month-long Absolute Beginner progressive workshops in various styles for those who want a more in-depth start.

You are welcome to sign up for Beginner level, from the start, but the class could be more than you expect.

Another great option for those new to dance is to try one of our dance fitness classes, like SWERK, Cardio Hip Hop, or 305 Fitness! These are upbeat cardio dance classes that you follow along with the instructor and are great for building stamina, coordination, and just having a good time. They’re like Zumba …but designed for 2023 with your fav top 40 pop/hip hop tracks and low lighting.

I have danced before, but it’s been a while… what level should I start with?

Welcome back to dance!
You’ll find many folks just like yourself here who have danced before but have been on a little hiatus. Typically, you want to attend a Beginner or Beg/Int level class to “shake the dust off” before moving to higher levels.
We do recommend this path if it’s been a few years, just so that you can build back your confidence!

All of our classes are self-placement based, so you’re welcome to try any and all our classes.

We encourage you to do so!

What shoes do I need?

Shoe choice can vary depending on the style of dance. Below is a helpful guide.

For all classes, please bring in a clean, dry pair of shoes with you to change into to keep our floors looking and feeling fabulous!

Tap

We recommend tap shoes, but if you’d like to try out the class in sneakers, socks, or other dance shoes, that is totally fine.

Ballet & PBT

We recommend canvas or leather ballet shoes, but socks work in a pinch as well.

Jazz

Jazz can be done in jazz shoes or socks, although we recommend something with some grip and traction.

Contemporary & Modern

Contemporary and Modern dance classes are typically best in socks.

Heels

We recommend a pair of heels that you feel comfortable walking, standing, pivoting, and moving in. For beginners especially, we recommend something with some ankle support and/or a slightly thicker heel.

All Other Classes

We recommend athletic shoes.

Kinney Dancewear is also a great local retailer of dance shoes and apparel.