We’re so excited to kick off our 2025 season with a fun nostalgia-inspired theme! Whether you’re a brand new or returning dancer, we can’t wait to share this journey with you. Our goal is to create an environment where every dancer feels supported, inspired, and a part of our Esprit family!
📢 Announcements
🗓 Recital Week — June 1–7, 2025
Mark your calendars! Most dancers will have extra rehearsals during recital week to prepare for our big showcase. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be released in the spring, but we recommend keeping that week as open as possible.
📸 Newsletter Fun
Each week, we’ll share important studio updates, upcoming events, and fun snapshots from our classes and community performances. Parents—if you capture any great pictures or videos at Esprit or community events, send them our way for a chance to be featured! This first edition was also sent as an email, but be sure to check out the app/website each week for new editions!
💬 Stay Connected
Text alerts & reminders via the Parent Portal. Text messages are sent from 1-855-516-1767 so please be sure to add this number to your contacts as well as the studio number 863-288-0080!
Website: espritperformingarts.com. Newsletters will appear right on the bottom of the home page, so scroll down to read them!
Facebook & Instagram: @EspritPerformingArts
FIRST WEEK REMINDERS
- Please arrive 10 minutes early for your first class so your dancer can get settled. Parents, walk your dancer in and stay with them until we’re ready to check them in and bring them to class. We’re usually at the studio a few minutes before the first class to set up, but we ask that you please don’t drop off your dancer early unless an adult comes in to make sure we’re ready to supervise.
- Drop-off & Pick-up:
- All parents: Drop off dancers in reception (enter through the parking lot door).
- PreDance (Wed) & Level 1 (Fri 4–6 pm): Please park and pick up at the side doors on E Lake Ave.
- Level 2 & All Team: Parents, please come to the reception lobby for pickup. This is for their safety and also so instructors can share any important messages about your dancer that day.
- Lobbies are quiet zones—thanks for helping us keep things calm for our dancers!
DRESS CODE AND SUPPLIES
Just a friendly reminder to show up ready for class according to dress code and have the correct (brand and color) shoes. If you’ve ordered your shoes and they’re not ready for the first week, just let us know. You can wear your feet bare for the first class, but please try to get them soon so you can have the best possible experience with us!
PreDance
- Any Color Leotard – if skirted, the skirt must be attached. For boys – any color athletic t-shirt/shorts.
- Tights in either ballet pink or skin tone- CAPEZIO BRAND CONVERTIBLE STYLE
- Capezio Little Kid/Big Kid 3800 Mary Jane Tap Shoe – Patent Black Leather
- (Oxford black for boys)
- Cynthia King Ballet Pink “Rebelle” Ballet Shoes (Black for Boys) or 03024CN Slippers X Stretch Nikolay in
- Shoe Bag
- NO WATER BOTTLES OR SNACKS PLEASE
- Longer hair must be pulled up and away from face.
Ballet/Jazz/Lyrical
- Leotard or 2-piece dancewear/activewear -athletic shirt and shorts for boys. T-shirt/leggings/shorts must be something they can move and dance well in.
- pink or Skin-tone CAPEZIO BRAND CONVERTIBLE STYLE tights optionally worn (bare legs acceptable)
- Cynthia King “Rebelle” Light pink ballet/03024CN Slippers X Stretch Nikolay (Black for boys)
- Bloch Phantom Canvas Jazz Shoes in Beige
- Shoe Bag to fit dance shoes and street shoes
- Long hair must be pulled up and away from face
- Reusable Closable-Lid No-spill Water Bottle
- NO SNACKS PLEASE
Tap/Hiphop
- Any Dancewear/ Activewear – can be loose shirt/shorts/pants for hiphop. If your dancer is in both classes, they can bring a shirt or hoodie to put on over their dancewear. Must be something they can move or dance well in.
- Danznmotion Kids the Slip On Tap Shoes in black
- Street shoes-trainers/sneakers- designated solely for the studio hiphop class
- Shoe Bag
- Long hair must be pulled up and away from face
- Reusable Closable-Lid No-spill Water Bottle
- NO SNACKS PLEASE
APP
Download our Esprit App FL for instant access to schedules, registrations, newsletters, and live secure camera feed of your dancer’s class. Join official studio groups for urgent updates like last-minute cancellations or schedule changes, and connect in parent chat groups with other studio parents.
Adult caregivers—grandparents, guardians, etc.—can also download and register so they stay in the loop too!
📅 Class Schedule Highlights
Here’s a peek at some of our weekly schedule (full schedule and details available on our website and in your parent portal):
Team Classes
- Elite Team – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 4-9p
- Competition Team – Tuesdays, Thursdays 4-9p
- Performance Team – Wednesdays 4-9p
Predance Classes
- 4-5 Years – Wednesdays 4-5p
- 3-5 Years – Wednesdays 5-6p
Homeschool Classes
- Acro for All Levels – Mondays, 2:00–3:00 PM
- Beginner/Intermediate Ballet – Mondays & Thursdays, 3:00–4:00 PM (runs with enough enrollment)
- Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Ages 9+) – Thursdays, 3:00–4:00 PM
Private Lessons
- Schedule and styles vary – Check our Private Lessons page for instructor availability!