Dance, Tumbling & Cheer

For more than 50 years, Cheryl Loatsch and her team have built a reputation for providing the area’s youth with exceptional instruction in dance, tumbling, and cheer. Our professionally trained staff offers small-class attention, ensuring students are placed according to ability rather than age.

Class fees are competitive, and there are no registration fees. The Studio features four spacious, well-designed studios equipped with floating hardwood floors for optimal safety and performance. What sets us apart?

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• No registration, membership or recital fees

• Teachers who lead with compassion and understanding

• Age-appropriate class content and music

• A fun, positive, and hardworking environment

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ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Joining a class at 48th Street Studio is simple! Below you’ll find everything you need to know about ENROLLMENT, including session dates, tuition, attire, and what to expect as your dancer, tumbler, or cheerleader gets started.

Session Schedule

Classes begin in September and conclude at the end of April with the Spring Show. Students may enroll at any time during the year; however, to participate in the Spring Show, enrollment must be completed by January 31. A Summer Session is also offered in June and July.

Class Tuition & Costume Fees

Class fees are competitive and based on total monthly instruction time. There are no registration or performance fees, and no extra charges for Spring Show rehearsals. Participation in the Spring Show requires a costume(s) purchase. Costume deposits are split into two payments, with the remaining balance due when the costume arrives.

Importance of Proper Shoe Fit

The right fit is essential for comfort, safety, and performance. Specific shoes are required for tumbling, jazz, ballet, tap, and cheer. At your child’s first class, we will properly fit them for the correct shoes and check our used shoe inventory for available options. If no used shoes are available in their size, we will order new ones. Please do not purchase shoes ahead of time – having the correct fit is very important for safety and success.

Dance, Tumbling & Cheer Attire

Please ensure your child wears appropriate attire for their class:
  • Dance: Leotard and tights are required. Please do not wear skirted leotards, dance skirts, or tutus.
  • Tumbling: Leotard with bike shorts or tights.
  • Cheer: Fitted athletic attire appropriate for movement.
Note: T-shirts and shorts are not permitted, as instructors need to see movement and alignment clearly. A full range of leotards, tights, and other attire is available in the Studio Shop, or you may purchase them elsewhere.

FIRST STEPS is a class for parents and children ages 18 months to 3 years. In this fun-filled class, children develop basic gross motor and rhythm skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness, including size and shape recognition.

DANCE Classes at the 48th Street Studio are offered in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute sessions for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Children are placed in the appropriate class based on age and ability. Our combination-style classes teach components of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop for ages three and up.

Our teachers are highly trained and bring exceptional compassion and understanding to every class. All class content and music are age-
appropriate, and most importantly, we make learning fun!

Dancers also have the opportunity to perform in our annual Spring Show with no additional performance cost.

The 48th Street Studio offers one of the most comprehensive non-competitive TUMBLING programs in the area! Classes are available in 30-, 45-, and 60-minute sessions. Our instructors combine creativity, skill, and enthusiasm to help students master both fundamental and advanced tumbling techniques.

Tumbling classes focus on building strength, improving flexibility, boosting confidence, and enhancing overall fitness. No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and have fun!

Students have the opportunity to showcase their progress in our annual Spring Show, with no additional performance cost.

CHEER classes introduce and build upon the fundamentals of cheerleading while teaching the purpose and spirit behind every cheerleader’s role. Students learn proper technique, timing, and teamwork as they develop cheer skills.

The 48TH STREET STUDIO DANCE COMPANY is designed for advanced students seeking a deeper level of training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and character dance. Company members meet two to three times per week and work at an elevated degree of technical and artistic difficulty.

This program provides serious dancers with an opportunity to refine their technique, challenge themselves creatively, and grow as performers.

Find Your Rhythm. Build Their Confidence.

New visitors are welcome to watch our classes. Call us today for more information or to schedule a consultation: (217) 222-1930

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Visit the CL Studio Shop

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Your local shop for dance, tumbling and cheer essentials.

Shoes • leotards • tights • bags • special orders • and more!

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