New and Returning Dance Families Information- Our Registration for the 2026-2027 Full Season Classes (includes our Student Dance Showcase Opportunity) will be available August 21st at noon
We are super excited to enter this new season of dance. The 2026-2027 Dance Season will be 34 weeks in length.
Classes will run from September 16th, 2026 through the beginning of June 2027 with scheduled breaks for Holidays and Spring Break.
Classes will meet each week with an opportunity for a fantastic full studio performance opportunity “Student Dance Showcase 2027” at the conclusion of our season.
New student registration will continue in classes that have available openings until 11/2/2026 . A $30.00 ONE Time new student registration fee is applied to your new dance family accounts once you register and is due to reserve your spot for the 2026-2027 dance season. This payment is per family, not per dancer.
If you would like to pay the $30.00 pre-registration deposit by check (made to Spotlight), it can be mailed to Spotlight Dance Academy, 115 3rd street, Spring Lake MI 49456. Checks and cash can also be placed in our secure drop box located next to the front door. Please place the DANCERS NAME on the envelope.
2026-2027 Class Schedules:
Pre-I (AGES 3 – 3 and 8 months)
Pre-I Monday 4:30-5:00pm
Pre-I Wednesday 5:15-5:45pm
Pre-II (AGES 4 – 4 and 6 months)
Pre-II Monday 5:00-5:45pm
Pre-II Tuesday 5:15-6:00pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
(Ages 5-6 Level I new 5 year olds, Level II 5 years turning 6 by December)
5&6 I Monday 5:45-6:30 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
5&6 I Thursday 4:30-5:15 pm
5&6 II Wednesday 5:45-6:45 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
5&6 II Thursday 5:15-6:15pm
7&8 (AGES 7-8)
7&8 Thursday 6:15-7:15pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
We are discussing another class time for this level
TUESDAY BEG LEVELS (AGES 8 and 6 months – 12)
Beg. Ballet/Lyrical Tuesdays. 5:15-6:15 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
Beg. Jazz Tuesdays 6:15-7:00 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
Beg. Tap Tuesdays 7:00-7:30 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
Beg. Hip Hop Tuesdays 7:30-8:00 pm
WEDNESDAY INT LEVELS (AGES 9 and 6 months -13)
Int. Lyrical Wednesdays 5:15-5:45 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
Int. Ballet Wednesdays 5:45-6:30 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
Int. Jazz Wednesdays 6:30-7:15 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
Int. Tap Wednesdays 7:15-7:45 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
Int. Hip Hop Wednesdays 7:45-8:15 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
MONDAYS ADV LEVELS (AGES 10-14)
Adv. Ballet/Lyrical Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
Adv. Jazz Mondays 6:30-7:15 pm FULL DUE TO MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT
Adv. Tap Mondays 7:15-7:45 pm
Adv. Hip Hop Mondays 7:45-8:15 pm
THURSDAY ADV. IV LEVELS (AGES 11-18)
Adv. IV Ballet Thursdays 5:30-6:15pm
Adv. IV Lyrical Thursdays 6:15-6:45 pm
Adv. IV Jazz Thursdays 6:45-7:30 pm
Adv. IV Hip Hop Thursdays 7:30-8:00 pm
Adv. IV Tap Thursdays 8:00-8:45 pm
Now that our season is ready to begin, new dance families will be emailed with a option of a phone conversation or in person meeting to discuss our policies and procedures. Our studio calendar, student dance showcase information and full 34 week session information will be emailed to you.
Our office is closed Fridays-Sundays
The week of August 24th-27th
Office hours Monday by appointment
Tuesday-Thursday 1:00-4:00pm
Messages and emails that are received Monday-Thursday by noon will be returned within 36 hours.
Messages and emails received Friday through Sunday will be returned the following week.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding registration, please contact us at [email protected] or (616) 850-0060.
2026-2027 Full Season Class Tuition Rates
Mission Statement for SDA:
WE EXIST TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THE MINDS, BODIES, AND SOULS OF OUR DANCE FAMILY.
WE GIVE OUR DANCERS HEALTHY, LIFE SERVING SKILLS USING A QUALITY DANCE EDUCATION IN A LOVING AND CARING ENVIRONMENT. WE SEEK TO FOSTER A MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT USING OUR CORE VALUES OF:
Respect Honesty Growing Developing Accountability
Spotlight Dance Academy has been here for West Michigan area youth for over two decades. We were here yesterday, we are here today, and we will be here tomorrow for your children. So, whether you are taking your first class or preparing for your senior year, we say “Welcome Home!” At SDA, you are family.
Dance meets imperative student needs for community, socialization, friendship, mentoring, physical activity, and more! The benefits of dance include, but are not limited to: intellectual, academic, social-emotional, and physical support.
At SDA, the health and safety of our students, staff, guests, and communities have always been our highest priority. That ‘s why we have used local and national guidelines to inform our best practices for service in the coming season.
SDA DRESS CODE:
Studio dress code colors are Black, Pink, Gray, Burgundy and White. Having a cohesive dress code allows our staff to see all dancer’s movements clearly and keeps competition, peer/pressure out of our studio.
Girls Pre I – 7 & 8
Pink, black, gray, or burgundy leotard (any style) Short skirts and tutus are allowed
Ballet pink matte tights Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes
Black patent leather tap shoes with elastic tap ties
Hair securely off face. No large jewelry.
BOYS all levels:
T-shirt in studio colors
Sweatpants or Shorts in studio colors
Male ballet, jazz, and tap shoes are black
Girls Beginning – Advanced
Ballet: Pink, black, gray, or burgundy leotard; short skirts are allowed; pink leather or canvas ballet shoes; ballet pink matte tights Tap: Black lace-up tap shoes
Jazz: Tan jazz shoes
Lyrical: Ballet shoes or barefoot
Hip Hop: Clean tennis shoes, dancers may wear a tank top/t-shirt & shorts, sweatpants, or leggings
Hair securely off face. No large jewelry
Dancers participating in a Jazz, Tap, or Hip Hop class only are not required to wear a leotard but must follow dress code colors. Dancers in more than one class will not have time to change tights.
Support undergarments must be worn if needed (preferably in studio dress code colors)
