stars program - UTAH ARTS COLLECTIVE

  • The mission of Preparatory Stars is to experience dance within a team atmosphere. Learn new movement vocabulary and build confidence.

    • Ages:4-6 years old

    • Requirements: 1 day/week (1.5 hours) - Ballet 1, Tumbling 1 and Preparatory Stars Rehearsal

    • Routines: Jazz routine

    • Competitions: 1 Local Dance Competition

    • All-inclusive 9-month tuition includes: $145/month
      Includes: required classes (1.5 hrs/week), costumes, competition fees, team jacket, team photoshoot, competition earrings, Winter Showcase, Competition Showcase, and Year-end Concert Performance.
      Class Tuition is charged on the 5th and remaining monthly balance is charged on the 20th of each month.

    • All-inclusive tuition does not include: class attire, dance shoes, performance make-up, $50 registration fee per family and audition fees.

    • Additional classes offered with additional class fees: Jazz, Hip-Hop and Tap.

  • • Class Attire: Ballet classes–dancers need to wear Mint “Wear Moi” brand leotards, pink ballet tights, and leather ballet slippers.

    • Rehearsal classes–dancers need to wear fitted dance attire and specific performance shoes if applicable, and hair must be pulled up. If dancers do not have the items needed, an email will be sent home to clarify.

    • Preparatory Stars does not have a summer requirement - however dancers are encouraged to enroll in summer classes!
      -Ballerina in Training Camps (ages 3-5)
      -Level 1/Level 2 Summer Intensives for 5-6 Year-olds

    • August 24: Fall classes begin

    • August TBD: Mandatory Parent Meeting

    • September TBD: Stars Photo Shoot

    • December 12: Winter Showcase

    • March TBD: Step Up Competition - exact dates have not been released yet

    • May 7-8: Year-end Concert Weekend

    • May 8: Competition Showcase

  • The mission of our Rising Stars program is to help students eager to experience the excitement of competitive dance while still maintaining balance with other extracurricular activities, Rising Stars offers a streamlined and manageable commitment—making it an ideal program for those seeking both growth and flexibility.

    • Ages: 7-10 years old

    • Requirements: 1 day/week (2.0 hours) - Hip Hop 3, Jazz 3 and Rising Stars Rehearsal

    • Routines: Jazz routine

    • Competitions: 1 Local Dance Competition

    • All-inclusive 9-month tuition includes: $175/month
      Includes: required classes (2.0 hrs/week), costumes, competition fees, team jacket, team photoshoot, competition earrings, Competition Showcase, and Year-end Concert Performance.
      Class Tuition is charged on the 5th and remaining monthly balance is charged on the 20th of each month.

    • All-inclusive tuition does not include: class attire, dance shoes, performance make-up, $50 registration fee per family and audition fees.

    • Additional classes offered with additional class fees: Jazz, Ballet, Tap, and Tumbling.

  • • Class Attire: Hip Hop classes–dancers need to wear dance attire that is comfortable to move-in, no jeans and sneakers.

    • Rehearsal classes–dancers need to wear fitted dance attire and specific performance shoes if applicable, and hair must be pulled up. If dancers do not have the items needed, an email will be sent home to clarify.

    • Rising Stars does not have a summer requirement - however dancers are encouraged to enroll in summer classes!
      -Summer Intensives - Level 3
      -Drop-in classes; Jazz, Hip Hop, Turns, Ballet, Tumbling

    • August 24: Fall classes begin

    • August TBD: Mandatory Parent Meeting

    • September TBD: Stars Photo Shoot

    • March TBD: Step Up Competition - exact dates have not been released yet

    • May 7-8: Year-end Concert Weekend

    • May 8: Competition Showcase

What People Are Saying

“Miss Jamie is the reason we love dance in our house. She is the perfect mix of fun and fundamentals!”

— Chasidy a.

“Our daughter began dancing with UAC when she was 3 years old and has been there for the past 3 years. She has loved her time there. The instructors, technique, and opportunities offered by Utah Arts Collective are excellent. We have watched our daughter grow in her ability and confidence. She is building friendships alongside life skills such as learning how to work with others on a team, discipline, and the importance of consistency all while having a great time! We have been especially grateful for the tasteful and age appropriate approach to music, dance choreography, and costumes. We feel very fortunate to have our daughter learning and growing as a dancer at UAC!”

— elyse s.

“Finding the right fit in a dance studio for your children can be a tough process. However, Ciara made our move to UAC seamless! We were nervous about changing our girls from a studio they had been attending for over 7 years but it has been SO good and we are beyond happy we did! I would say without hesitation, that my girls progressed more in 1 year at UAC than they had in the previous 3 years combined. While every studio can have its pros and cons, UAC really does a good job of looking at the strengths and weaknesses of each dancer to help them progress individually. My girls have been happier and so have I...in the end that is what really matters.
5 STAR recommendation (for reals)!”

— nicole c.