
Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio
Address
301 Commerce Drive
Maumelle, Arkansas 72113
Opening Hours
- Monday: 3:30 - 8:30 PM
- Tuesday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 3:30 - 8:30 PM
- Thursday: 3:30 - 8:30 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
About Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio
Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio, located in Maumelle, Arkansas, has been a dream realized by owner Charity since 2004, offering a vibrant and diverse dance education for students of all ages and levels, from 18 months to 80 years. The studio provides a comprehensive program encompassing a wide array of genuine dance styles including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Acrobatics, Modern, Lyrical, Clogging, and Pointe work. From "Mommy & Me" classes for toddlers to dedicated competition teams, Tutus and Tennis Shoes caters to every aspiring dancer, fostering both strong technical foundations and creative expression. The studio boasts a dedicated team of experienced instructors, including Austin Mitchell, Lizzie Schaefer, Brooke Martin, Charity Headley, Kayla Burke, and Jali Stafford, many of whom were once students themselves. Beyond recreational classes, the competitive dance program prepares students for regional and national performances. Tutus and Tennis Shoes is committed to nurturing talent in a supportive environment, instilling valuable life lessons, and encouraging each dancer to reach their fullest potential while feeling like part of a second home.
Styles offered at Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio
Programs from Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio
79 programs available
Classes
Competition Team
Each team member is required to take technique classes in ballet, tap, hip hop, flexibility, conditioning, stage presence, acrobatics, turns and leaps. They are also required to take a 30 minute class per week for each routine they are placed in.
Invitational
This class is for experienced dancers and are invite only. During ballet your child will continue to learn and build upon ballet moves and terminology as well as move toward perfecting their skills. They will work towards improving proper body alignment as well. We will begin incorporating pre-pointe into this class. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child rhythmically and will improve coordination and musicality. They will continue to build upon their tap skill and terminology. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. While differentiating between jazz and ballet body placement. They will learn new turning and leaping skills as well as perfect basic turning and leaping movements. During Acrobatics they will work on basic tumbling moves used in acrobatic dance. These moves will help improve their balance, flexibility and strength. Intermediate acrobatics must be able to do a handstand as well as a standing back bend and recover.
Pointe
This class will work on foot and ankle exercises as well as core stabilizing drills to prepare the experienced dancer for pointe shoes. Each class will include barre, center floor and traveling combinations. Per the instructors approval, each child will be advised when they can move to pointe shoes.
Acrobatics
Both classes will work on basic tumbling moves used in acrobatic dance. We will incorporate hand balancing skills, contortion skills, and acrobatic skills. These moves will help improve their balance, flexibility and strength. Any level is welcome for beginner acrobatics. Intermediate acrobatics must be able to do a handstand, front walk over and back walk over. Advanced levels will work on power tumbling skills in addition to the above listed skills.
Broadway Prep
This class will focus on using proper dance technique while incorporating and exploring dance styles used in Broadway shows. We will work on improving acting and singing skills in this course as well as dance.
Hip Hop
This class is a high energy class that will teach rhythm and coordination with age appropriate choreography. It helps develop focus and improves strength and agility.
Dance Team Prep
It will teach technique in kicks, leaps, jumps and turns. It will help improve strength and flexibility while also improving dance team choreography skills.
Contemporary
Contemporary is an expressive form of dance that blends elements of modern, lyrical and ballet. It focuses on storytelling and natural body movement.
Level 3
During ballet your child will learn and build upon ballet moves and terminology. They will work towards improving proper body alignment as well. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child rhythmically and will improve coordination and musicality. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. Learning the difference between jazz and ballet body placement for leaps and turns. During Acrobatics they will work on building their gymnastics floor skills for continued improvement in these skills; balance, flexibility and strength.
Level 2
During ballet your child will learn ballet moves and terminology. They will begin working on proper body alignment as well. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child to gain rhythm and coordination. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. During Acrobatics they will work on basic gymnastics floor skills to improve balance, flexibility and strength.
Level 1
During ballet your child will learn basic ballet moves and terminology. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child to gain rhythm. During Acrobatics they will work on basic balance, flexibility and strength gaining skills.
Mommy & Me
This class will help your child to improve on their balance, flexibility and strength while building basic ballet and tumbling skills with mommy.
Private Lessons
Individualized dance instruction tailored to the student's specific needs and goals.
Competition Team
Each team member is required to take technique classes in ballet, tap, hip hop, flexibility, conditioning, stage presence, acrobatics, turns and leaps. They are also required to take a 30 minute class per week for each routine they are placed in. This class involves Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, contemporary, modern, lyrical, acrobatics and pointe.
Invitational
This class is for experienced dancers and are invite only. During ballet your child will continue to learn and build upon ballet moves and terminology as well as move toward perfecting their skills. They will work towards improving proper body alignment as well. We will begin incorporating pre-pointe into this class. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child rhythmically and will improve coordination and musicality. They will continue to build upon their tap skill and terminology. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. While differentiating between jazz and ballet body placement. They will learn new turning and leaping skills as well as perfect basic turning and leaping movements. During Acrobatics they will work on basic tumbling moves used in acrobatic dance. These moves will help improve their balance, flexibility and strength. Intermediate acrobatics must be able to do a handstand as well as a standing back bend and recover. This is a combo class including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatics (acrobatics is not included for intermediate students).
Pointe
This class will work on foot and ankle exercises as well as core stabilizing drills to prepare the experienced dancer for pointe shoes. Each class will include barre, center floor and traveling combinations. Per the instructors approval, each child will be advised when they can move to pointe shoes. This class is for Pre-Pointe moving towards entry level pointe.
Acrobatics
Both classes will work on basic tumbling moves used in acrobatic dance. We will incorporate hand balancing skills, contortion skills, and acrobatic skills. These moves will help improve their balance, flexibility and strength. Any level is welcome for beginner acrobatics. Intermediate acrobatics must be able to do a handstand, front walk over and back walk over. Advanced levels will work on power tumbling skills in addition to the above listed skills. This is an Acrobatics class.
Broadway Prep
This class will focus on using proper dance technique while incorporating and exploring dance styles used in Broadway shows. We will work on improving acting and singing skills in this course as well as dance. This class is for Acting, Singing, and Dancing.
Hip Hop
This class is a high energy class that will teach rhythm and coordination with age appropriate choreography. It helps develop focus and improves strength and agility. This is a Hip Hop dance class.
Dance Team Prep
Technique for Middle School and High School Dance Team Members or those interested in Auditioning for their school’s team. It will teach technique in kicks, leaps, jumps and turns. It will help improve strength and flexibility while also improving dance team choreography skills.
Contemporary
Contemporary is an expressive form of dance that blends elements of modern, lyrical and ballet. It focuses on storytelling and natural body movement. This is a Contemporary dance class.
Level 3
During ballet your child will learn and build upon ballet moves and terminology. They will work towards improving proper body alignment as well. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child rhythmically and will improve coordination and musicality. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. Learning the difference between jazz and ballet body placement for leaps and turns. During Acrobatics they will work on building their gymnastics floor skills for continued improvement in these skills; balance, flexibility and strength. This is a combo class including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatics.
Level 2
During ballet your child will learn ballet moves and terminology. They will begin working on proper body alignment as well. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child to gain rhythm and coordination. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. During Acrobatics they will work on basic gymnastics floor skills to improve balance, flexibility and strength. This is a combo class including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatics.
Level 1
During ballet your child will learn basic ballet moves and terminology. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child to gain rhythm. During Acrobatics they will work on basic balance, flexibility and strength gaining skills. This is a combo class including Ballet, Tap, and Acrobatics.
Mommy & Me
This class will help your child to improve on their balance, flexibility and strength while building basic ballet and tumbling skills with mommy. It focuses on ballet and tumbling.
Competition Team
What is this class about? Each team member is required to take technique classes in ballet, tap, hip hop, flexibility, conditioning, stage presence, acrobatics, turns and leaps. They are also required to take a 30 minute class per week for each routine they are placed in.
Invitational
What is this class about? This class is for experienced dancers and are invite only. During ballet your child will continue to learn and build upon ballet moves and terminology as well as move toward perfecting their skills. They will work towards improving proper body alignment as well. We will begin incorporating pre-pointe into this class. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child rhythmically and will improve coordination and musicality. They will continue to build upon their tap skill and terminology. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. While differentiating between jazz and ballet body placement. They will learn new turning and leaping skills as well as perfect basic turning and leaping movements. During Acrobatics they will work on basic tumbling moves used in acrobatic dance. These moves will help improve their balance, flexibility and strength. Intermediate acrobatics must be able to do a handstand as well as a standing back bend and recover.
Pointe
What is this class about? This class will work on foot and ankle exercises as well as core stabilizing drills to prepare the experienced dancer for pointe shoes. Each class will include barre, center floor and traveling combinations. Per the instructors approval, each child will be advised when they can move to pointe shoes.
Acrobatics
What is this class about? Both classes will work on basic tumbling moves used in acrobatic dance. We will incorporate hand balancing skills, contortion skills, and acrobatic skills. These moves will help improve their balance, flexibility and strength. Any level is welcome for beginner acrobatics. Intermediate acrobatics must be able to do a handstand, front walk over and back walk over. Advanced levels will work on power tumbling skills in addition to the above listed skills.
Broadway Prep
What is this class about? This class will focus on using proper dance technique while incorporating and exploring dance styles used in Broadway shows. We will work on improving acting and singing skills in this course as well as dance.
Hip Hop
What is this class about? This class is a high energy class that will teach rhythm and coordination with age appropriate choreography. It helps develop focus and improves strength and agility.
Dance Team Prep
What is this class about? It will teach technique in kicks, leaps, jumps and turns. It will help improve strength and flexibility while also improving dance team choreography skills.
Contemporary
What is this class about? Contemporary is an expressive form of dance that blends elements of modern, lyrical and ballet. It focuses on storytelling and natural body movement.
Level 3
What is this class about? During ballet your child will learn and build upon ballet moves and terminology. They will work towards improving proper body alignment as well. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child rhythmically and will improve coordination and musicality. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. Learning the difference between jazz and ballet body placement for leaps and turns. During Acrobatics they will work on building their gymnastics floor skills for continued improvement in these skills; balance, flexibility and strength.
Level 2
What is this class about? During ballet your child will learn ballet moves and terminology. They will begin working on proper body alignment as well. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child to gain rhythm and coordination. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. During Acrobatics they will work on basic gymnastics floor skills to improve balance, flexibility and strength.
Level 1
What is this class about? During ballet your child will learn basic ballet moves and terminology. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child to gain rhythm. During Acrobatics they will work on basic balance, flexibility and strength gaining skills.
Mommy & Me
What is this class about? This class will help your child to improve on their balance, flexibility and strength while building basic ballet and tumbling skills with mommy.
Home School
Adult Class
Daycare Classes
Acrobatics
Musical Theater
Pointe
Jazz
Tap
Ballet
Competition Team
Each team member is required to take technique classes in ballet, tap, hip hop, flexibility, conditioning, stage presence, acrobatics, turns and leaps. They are also required to take a 30 minute class per week for each routine they are placed in. This team competes regionally and nationally.
Pointe - add-on class
This class will work on foot and ankle exercises as well as core stabilizing drills to prepare the experienced dancer for pointe shoes. Each class will include barre, center floor and traveling combinations. Per the instructors approval, each child will be advised when they can move to pointe shoes.
Acrobatics - add-on class
Both classes will work on basic tumbling moves used in acrobatic dance. We will incorporate hand balancing skills, contortion skills, and acrobatic skills. These moves will help improve their balance, flexibility and strength.
Acrobatics Intermediate
Both classes will work on basic tumbling moves used in acrobatic dance. We will incorporate hand balancing skills, contortion skills, and acrobatic skills. These moves will help improve their balance, flexibility and strength. Intermediate acrobatics must be able to do a handstand, front walk over and back walk over.
Acrobatics Beginner
Both classes will work on basic tumbling moves used in acrobatic dance. We will incorporate hand balancing skills, contortion skills, and acrobatic skills. These moves will help improve their balance, flexibility and strength. Any level is welcome for beginner acrobatics.
Broadway Prep - add-on class
This class will focus on using proper dance technique while incorporating and exploring dance styles used in Broadway shows. We will work on improving acting and singing skills in this course as well as dance.
Hip Hop - add-on class
This class is a high energy class that will teach rhythm and coordination with age appropriate choreography. It helps develop focus and improves strength and agility.
Hip Hop K - 12
This class is a high energy class that will teach rhythm and coordination with age appropriate choreography. It helps develop focus and improves strength and agility.
Hip Hop Pre-School
This class is a high energy class that will teach rhythm and coordination with age appropriate choreography. It helps develop focus and improves strength and agility.
Contemporary
Contemporary is an expressive form of dance that blends elements of modern, lyrical and ballet. It focuses on storytelling and natural body movement. This class is designed for ages 12-18.
Level 3
During ballet your child will learn and build upon ballet moves and terminology. They will work towards improving proper body alignment as well. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child rhythmically and will improve coordination and musicality. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. Learning the difference between jazz and ballet body placement for leaps and turns. During Acrobatics they will work on building their gymnastics floor skills for continued improvement in these skills; balance, flexibility and strength. This is a combo class for ages 8-11.
Level 2
During ballet your child will learn ballet moves and terminology. They will begin working on proper body alignment as well. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child to gain rhythm and coordination. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. During Acrobatics they will work on basic gymnastics floor skills to improve balance, flexibility and strength. This is a combo class for ages 5-8.
Level 1
During ballet your child will learn basic ballet moves and terminology. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child to gain rhythm. During Acrobatics they will work on basic balance, flexibility and strength gaining skills. This is a combo class covering Ballet, Tap, and Acrobatics for ages 3-5.
Mommy & Me
This class will help your child to improve on their balance, flexibility and strength while building basic ballet and tumbling skills with mommy. A fun and engaging class for parents and their little ones to bond through movement and early dance education.
Invitational
This class is for experienced dancers and are invite only. During ballet your child will continue to learn and build upon ballet moves and terminology as well as move toward perfecting their skills. They will work towards improving proper body alignment as well. We will begin incorporating pre-pointe into this class. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child rhythmically and will improve coordination and musicality. They will continue to build upon their tap skill and terminology. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. While differentiating between jazz and ballet body placement. They will learn new turning and leaping skills as well as perfect basic turning and leaping movements. During Acrobatics they will work on basic tumbling moves used in acrobatic dance. These moves will help improve their balance, flexibility and strength.
Acrobatics
Both classes will work on basic tumbling moves used in acrobatic dance. We will incorporate hand balancing skills, contortion skills, and acrobatic skills. These moves will help improve their balance, flexibility and strength. Any level is welcome for beginner acrobatics.
Dance Team Prep
It will teach technique in kicks, leaps, jumps and turns. It will help improve strength and flexibility while also improving dance team choreography skills. This class is for technique for Middle School and High School Dance Team Members or those interested in Auditioning for their school’s team.
Level 3
During ballet your child will learn and build upon ballet moves and terminology. They will work towards improving proper body alignment as well. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child rhythmically and will improve coordination and musicality. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. Learning the difference between jazz and ballet body placement for leaps and turns. During Acrobatics they will work on building their gymnastics floor skills for continued improvement in these skills; balance, flexibility and strength. This is a combo class of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatics.
Level 2
During ballet your child will learn ballet moves and terminology. They will begin working on proper body alignment as well. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child to gain rhythm and coordination. Jazz will focus on isolations of the body with sharp precise movements to fast paced music. During Acrobatics they will work on basic gymnastics floor skills to improve balance, flexibility and strength. This is a combo class of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatics.
Level 1
During ballet your child will learn basic ballet moves and terminology. Tap is an upbeat class that will help your child to gain rhythm. During Acrobatics they will work on basic balance, flexibility and strength gaining skills. This is a combo class of Ballet, Tap, and Acrobatics.
Power Tumbling
An energetic class focused on developing advanced tumbling skills and power for dancers.
Turns and Leaps
This class continues to refine turns and leaps, building upon foundational techniques for dancers.
Hand Balancing, Contortion and Acrobatics
A specialized class focusing on flexibility, strength, and acrobatic skills such as hand balancing and contortion.
Turns and Leaps
A class focused on improving technique and execution for turns and leaps in various dance styles.
Company Team Auditions
Auditions for the company team, requiring attendance at the Dance Team Intensive.
Courses
Dance Team Intensive
An intensive program designed for students interested in joining or improving their dance team skills.
Workshops
Student Teacher Workshop
A workshop for older students (ages 12-18) who are current TNT students, focusing on skills for student teaching.
Camps
Contemporary Camp
A camp dedicated to exploring the expressive and fluid movements of contemporary dance.
Hip Hop Camp
This camp focuses on advanced hip hop techniques and choreography for older students.
Broadway Camp
This camp explores acting, singing, and dancing, bringing the excitement of Broadway to students.
Pre-School Hip Hop Camp
An energetic camp designed for preschoolers to learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance.
Broadway Pre-School Camp
A fun camp for preschoolers focusing on acting, singing, and dancing, inspired by Broadway productions.
Pre-School Dance Camp
This camp offers a fun introduction to ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, theatre, and acrobatics for young children.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio?
Call Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio at (501) 803-9292 or visit http://www.tutusandtennisshoes.com/.
Does Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio have evening hours?
Yes, Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio offers evening hours. Monday: 3:30 - 8:30 PM, Tuesday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:30 - 8:30 PM, Thursday: 3:30 - 8:30 PM.
What are Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio's prices?
Classes at Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio range from $30 to $200.
Does Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio have a website?
Yes, you can find Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio online at http://www.tutusandtennisshoes.com/.
What city is Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio in?
Tutus and Tennis Shoes Dance Studio is in Maumelle, Arkansas.
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