
ABOUT DANCE FX
Ms. Lisa opened Dance FX in 2002 with the mission to offer the finest dance instruction for all levels and ages, and to instruct our students in a professional manner that will develop dance skills along with discipline, confidence, self-esteem, self-expression, and respect. We aim to fulfill this mission in a family-oriented, friendly, and fun atmosphere.
We offer many recreational classes including intro to dance for toddlers and adult classes (experience not required)! Competitive team classes are also available with teacher recommendation.
Come join us for a fun and exciting experience!

OUR DANCE INSTRUCTORS
They're kind of a big deal
Ms. Lisa
Director and Instructor

Ms. Lisa began dancing at the age of four. She studied tap, ballet, and jazz. She graduated North Olmsted High School where she was an Eaglet and served as Captain her senior year! Lisa began teaching dance at age 17 and hasn't stopped since! She continued her dance training at Baldwin-Wallace and participates in continuing education opportunities on a regular basis.
Ms. Michelle
Instructor

Michelle has been dancing since she was five years old. She took one year of a combined ballet/gymnastics class at Great Lakes Gymnastics. Michelle took a break, but returned in third grade to begin dancing at Horizons. She continued jazz, tap and lyrical classes until her senior year. Throughout high school, she assisted Miss Lisa as a student teacher, was a member of the Flag and Pom Dance Team for three years, performed in multiple musicals involving forms of dance, and began independently teaching a jazz class during her senior year. She took both ballet and jazz courses at LCCC. Michelle completed a business internship at the Westlake YMCA teaching ballet, jazz, and tap.
Ms. Alyssa
Instructor

A Cum Laude graduate of Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Business Administration and Performance & Choreography, Alyssa has traveled to Paris and Rome with the SRU Department of Dance. She has presented at the CHESS Conference, the SRU Research Symposium, and performed in works directed by Nola Nolen. Alyssa attended the American Dance Festival in 2017, the Gibney Dance Experience in 2018, and the FORGE Summer Dance Intensive at SRU. She performed at the American College Dance Association and participated in multiple SRU works, including her own independent concert on storytelling in dance. A member of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts, Alyssa has interned at Dance Place in Washington DC and attended the Orange Grove Summer Dance Intensive in 2019 and 2020. She currently performs and choreographs with the Cleveland Dance Project and UpTempo Dance Studio.
Ms. Nikki G
Instructor

Nikki G has been dancing since she was three years old with Dance FX. This is her 20th year dancing! Throughout her years as a student she has taken classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, pointe and musical theatre. Nikki G was also a part of the DFX competition teams for 8 years, competing with Hip Hop Company, and Senior Jazz/Contemporary. She received an 8th place overall contemporary solo award, along with multiple team awards including a judge's choice choreography award. In addition to the awards, she has been offered admissions to many conventions and national competitions around the country. She truly embodies our motto, we are more than a studio, we are a family!
Ms. Bella
Instructor

Ms. Bella recently graduated high school and is new to the crew! She has taken classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and pointe since 2013. Bella was a member of our Hip Hop, Jazz, and Contemporary competition teams earning many team awards and special judge's awards. She is teaching Hip Hop One and Two!
CLASSES
Intro to Dance

Jazz

Hip Hop

Contemporary

Tap

Lyrical

Ballet

Pointe

Adult

LET'S GET STARTED!
2025-2026 Class Schedule
View schedule in a new tab Click here to register for the 2025-2026 Season!Studio Policies
Attendance
Dancers should not miss more than 6 classes. If a dancer is unable to participate due to medical or non-payment reasons, when physically able, dancer should still attend class in order to observe the lessons and choreography. Please understand that absence from a dance class affects not only your dancer, but every dancer in the class.
Please email the studio if your student cannot attend class due to illness, vacation, etc.
Dance FX weather policies align with North Olmsted City Schools. If the studio decides to hold classes that day as streets and weather have cleared up, parents will be notified by email.
Class Attire

Dancers must wear appropriate dance-wear to each class. This includes dance shoes. Each teacher determines what is appropriate for their classes. You will be informed of required attire. If your child does not have appropriate attire by the end of the first month, you will be notified and your dancer will have to sit out of class until appropriate attire is worn.
Attire Requirements
General Policies
1. The first month of classes is used by the Dance FX Teachers to assess the dancers and to determine appropriate levels. If you believe your dancer is not in the correct class, please bring your concerns to your teacher within this first month. Choreography for the annual recital begins in October; therefore, changes must be made in September.
2. Teachers are scheduled to teach classes with very few breaks. They come from other jobs to teach our dancers. If you need to talk to a teacher or the Director please email dance.fx.lisa@gmail.com to request an appointment. Lisa will be the ONLY staff to manage tuition. There is a locked box for tuition payments. All Dance FX Staff are more than happy to talk to you and address any concerns you may have, but please allow them to do it at a time that does not take away from the instruction of our dancers.
3. Dance FX provides a dressing room for female dancers (we will find private space for any male students as needed). All personal belongings should be kept in the dressing rooms (including cell phones). Anyone waiting in the studio while classes are in session should remain in waiting room or dressing room to prevent disruption. Parents can observe classes ONLY during the first week of the month (when tuition is due). Please be respectful to other classes when your class is beginning and ending, as many classes begin and end at different times. Dancers may bring meals, snacks and drinks, but they are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. Dance FX also provides recycling...please pay attention and place your items in the correct recycling bins!
4. Students must keep their cell phones in the dressing rooms or at home. They shall NOT be kept on the counter or anywhere that they can disrupt class. If they are, Dance FX staff will hold them in the office until class is over.
Tuition
Tuition/Payment Policies
** If circumstances arise which prevent you from paying tuition in full and on time, please contact Lisa, Director, to make arrangements PRIOR TO THE 10TH OF THE MONTH.**
Tuition is due the first week of every month. If tuition is not received before the 10th of the month, you will be charged a late fee of $10. At that point, late fees will be considered part of your tuition and must be paid in full in order for your dancer to participate in class.
Choose to pay the whole season in full by the end of October and receive one free month of tuition (June)! Email Ms. Lisa for details.
Dance FX Referral Program: If your dancer has a friend that would like to dance, both you and your friend will receive one free month of tuition (June tuition, $50 value) if both dancers finish the season. Referral cards can be filled out the first month of classes.
- Registration Fees
- $30 One time fee
- $45 Family fee
- Current dancers who register before June 16th receive 50% off their registration fee.
- New dancers who register at our open house Saturday, August 9th from 12pm-2pm will receive 50% off their registration fee.
- Classes begin Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
- Class Fees
- $50 One Class
- $45 Second Class
- $40 Additional Classes
- $75 Ballet 3 and 4 *Teacher recommendation required
- Costume fees vary per dancer and class
- $35 Recital Fee *Digital download of the recital
Extra Fees
- Competition Team Fees
- $75 Petite Jazz
- $80 Hip Hop Crew, Hip Hop Company
- $140 Team Jacket *if needed or previous is too small
- $30 Team Garment Bag *if needed
- $100 Accessories- makeup, hair, tights, eyelashes, etc. *if needed
- Costume fees vary per dancer and team (~$100 per)
- Competition Fees vary per dancer *Total is paid over 4 monthly payments in addition to tuition. We believe all kids should have the opportunity to dance if they desire. If your season of life requires a little help, please email and chat with Ms. Lisa to see if it can be stretched more and/or for alternative opportunities to raise funds.
- $100 per dance + $100 breach of contract Quit DFX Team
Extra Fees
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