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  • We will be closed on the following days for the 2026-2027 season:

    26/27 Season Change: Halloween (Saturday, October 31): The studio will remain open and all classes will be held as scheduled.

    November Break: November 25–29, 2026

    Holiday Break: December 21, 2026–January 3, 2027

    February Break: February 15–20, 2027

    Spring Break: April 19–24, 2027

    Memorial Day: Monday, May 31, 2027

    Recital Prep Week: June 1–5, 2027
    No regular classes will be held as our staff prepares for the annual recital.

    Please Note: The studio remains open on all other Monday holidays throughout the season. Memorial Day is the only Monday holiday on which the studio closes.

  • Community Weeks

    During Community Week, parents are invited into the classroom for the last 10–15 minutes of their dancer's class to see what they've been learning and celebrate their progress.

    While you wait, enjoy refreshments, enter raffles, and connect with other Dance Studio of Maine families in our waiting area!

    2026–2027 Community Weeks

    November 9–14, 2026

    February 1–6, 2027

    April 26–May 1, 2027

  • IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE 25/26 SEASON

    Start of Classes: September 14, 2026

    Picture Day: COMING SOON

    Dress Rehearsal: June 3, 2027

    Recital: June 5, 2027

  • costume and tight payments

    All recital costume and tight payments are due no later than November 3, 2026. When you register, it will be placed on your account and will automatically be deducted on November 3rd. You can pay the charge anytime before then. All late payments will incur a $5.00 per week late fee. We appreciate your on time payment to ensure all of the classes’ costumes will be ordered on time. If you wish, we do accept monthly payments towards your costume starting at registration. Costumes and tights are non-refundable.

  • SNOW DAYS AND CLOSINGS

    All snow closures are posted on DSM social media. You will also be notified via emailed and text. Cancelations will be made 2 hours prior to start of classes.

    Make up classes for snow days will be made up if more than 3 snow days occur on the same day of the week.

  • ILLNESS POLICY

    We ask that students are no longer contagious to attend class. Please email office@dancestudioofmaine.com to report your dancers absence from class.