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Everything You Need to Know for a Successful Season

A new dance season is here! Here’s a quick guide to help your family feel prepared for the first day and throughout the 2026–2027 Season. Click below to jump to each section:

BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS

1. Check the Dress Code

Make sure your dancer has the correct attire and shoes for their classes.

View the full dress code: danceatbloom.com/dress-code

Don’t have everything yet? No problem! We allow a two-week grace period before fully enforcing the dress code.

2. Label Everything

Dance shoes and bags can look very similar. Label your dancer’s shoes, dance bag, and other belongings to help prevent mix-ups.

Tip: Label shoes on the inside rather than on the soles.

3. Use the Bathroom Before Class

For younger dancers especially, we recommend using the restroom before putting on a leotard and tights.

ON YOUR FIRST DAY

1. Arrive a Few Minutes Early

Give yourself enough time to park, get settled, find your studio room, and get ready for class.

2. Help Your Dancer Get Settled

For the first two weeks, parents of dancers 10 and younger should accompany their dancer into the building and to their studio door.

If your dancer has back-to-back classes, plan to stay during the first week or two to help with the transition between classes. After that, our Studio Hosts can help dancers move between classes.

3. Find Your Studio Room

Every studio room has a sign displaying the class schedule. If you’re unsure where to go, just ask a Studio Host!

4. Bring Only What You Need

Dancers should bring their dance bag, additional dance shoes, and a covered water bottle into the studio.

Keep other belongings neatly under a seat, with a parent, or in the designated storage areas at Oakview. Please keep hallways and lobby seating clear.

5. Know Our Classroom Expectations

We want every dancer to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn!

Seedlings, Sprouts, Petals & Violets classes:

Be kind.
Be a good listener.
Do your best.
Have fun!

Rosettes, Irises, Lilies & Bouquets classes:

I am a problem solver.
I will work hard for a better tomorrow.
I have respect for the art of dance, the dance classroom, and my dance teacher.
I dance because it brings me joy!

THROUGHOUT THE SEASON

1. Give New Classes Time

It can take a little time for dancers to adjust to a new class or teacher. We recommend attending your classes consistently for the first month before deciding whether a change is needed.

2. Watch for Monthly Updates

Bloom sends a newsletter at the beginning of each month with important dates, reminders, and upcoming events. Keep an eye on your email so you don’t miss anything!

3. Sign Up for Text Alerts

Get important reminders, weather updates, and timely announcements sent straight to your phone. Opt-in to texts from Bloom through your Parent Portal.

4. Use Your Parent Portal

Your Parent Portal is your go-to resource for:

Viewing your dancer’s schedule
Managing your payment method
Reporting absences
Confirming your dancer’s emergency contact
Viewing recital information
Registering for classes

DETAILS BY LOCATION

Blondo

Blondo Studio Address
2067 N 156th Street
Omaha, NE 68116

DROP OFF/PICK UP: Parents may drop off and pick up at the door or wait in the lobby. A Studio Host will help dancers get to class and safely connect with their adult at pickup.

PARKING: Please use extra caution when entering and exiting the parking lot, as many dancers and families are coming and going between classes. If the spaces directly in front of the Blondo Studio are full, we recommend parking in the small side lot near Papa Murphy’s or along the rear of the convenience store building.

Elkhorn

Elkhorn Studio Address
1072 N 204th Ave
Elkhorn, NE 68022

DROP OFF/PICK UP: Parents may drop off and pick up at the door or wait in the lobby. A Studio Host will help dancers get to class and safely connect with their adult at pickup.

PARKING: Please use extra caution when entering and exiting the parking lot, as many dancers and families are coming and going between classes. At our Elkhorn Studio, you may use the curbside pickup/drop-off line instead of parking, as long as you remain in your vehicle. A Studio Host will help your dancer find you in the line and safely get to your car.

Oakview

Oakview Studio Address
3125 Oak View Dr, Ste 101
Omaha, NE 68144

DROP OFF/PICK UP: Parents may drop off and pick up or wait in the lobby. A Studio Host will help dancers get to class and safely connect with their adult at pickup.

Important: Dancers under 10 must be accompanied by an adult to class.

PARKING: Oakview has plenty of parking available. Please be courteous and avoid parking in spaces directly in front of neighboring businesses. Use extra caution when entering and exiting the lot, as many dancers and families will be coming and going between classes.

All dancers and family members should enter and exit through the large double doors in the center of the building, underneath the “The Garden” sign.

Additional Oakview amenities:

Student study space
Locker rentals: $60 for September–August (Reserve through your Parent Portal)
Spacious lobby and designated waiting areas

Valley

Valley Studio Address
7330 N West St, Ste 105
Valley, NE 68064

DROP OFF/PICK UP: Parents may drop off and pick up at the door or wait in the lobby. A Studio Host will be available to help dancers get to class and safely connect with their adult at pickup.

PARKING: Please be extra careful pulling in and out of your parking spot at the studio. There are many children coming and going between classes, and we want to make sure they get to their cars and classes safely.

A Note for Preschool Families

Preschool dance is about more than learning dance steps. We help young dancers build coordination, listening skills, musical awareness, imagination, and confidence while becoming comfortable in the classroom.

For a successful preschool experience, dancers should be able to:

Follow instructions
Wait their turn to talk
Separate from their parent or caregiver

We are excited to see your young dancer succeed!