Frequently Asked Questions

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When, where, and how do I register my child for ANMBF Dance Academy classes?

Enrollment for Spring 2022 open December 11, 2021 at noon. Registration for our upcoming semester will only be online. Click here to fill out the form.  There you will fill out a registration form with your dancer's name and age, your contact info, and set up an appointment to pay your registration fee and tuition. Or you can pay online here. An ANMBF staff will contact you to confirm your registration. 

Are my child or I required to wear a mask or face covering while attending class?
Yes, both students and chaperones are required to wear a mask or a face covering to enter our building. We will also be taking everyone's temperature to enter the building. In case you don't have a mask, we will have masks for sale at the studio. 


My child has never danced ballet folklorico before. Where do they start?
 
They would start at our ANMBF Dance Academy, which holds folklorico classes every Saturday for beginners ages 3 and up (including adults) at the Anita N. Martinez Studio.

How old does my child have to be to take ANMBF Dance Academy classes?
 
You must be at least 3 years old in order to take ANMBF Dance Academy classes.

Can my son take ANMBF Dance Academy classes?

Absolutely! Our classes are broken up by age group, not gender, so as long as he is at least 3 years of age, he can take classes at the ANMBF Dance Academy.

Do you offer other types of classes besides ballet folklorico at the ANMBF Dance Academy?

We also offer classical ballet classes, we have a toddlers class for 3-5 year olds and a Classical ballet kids for 6-11 year olds. 

When are ANMBF Dance Academy classes held?

Every Saturday.

Where are ANMBF Dance Academy classes held?

At the ANMBF Dance Studio (4422 Live Oak St. Dallas, TX 75204).

How long is each class?

50 mins.

What time are ANMBF Dance Academy classes held?

Please see schedule below.

Ballet Folklorico:
9:30 AM to 10:20 AM (3 to 5 years old)
11:30 AM to 12:20 AM (6 to 11 years old)
1:30 PM to 2:20 PM (12 years and older)
8:10 PM to 9:00 PM (On Tuesdays for 12 years and older)

Classical Ballet:
10:30 AM to 11:20 AM (3 to 5 years old)
12:30 AM to 1:20 AM (6 to 11 years old)

Can I register my child for both ballet folklorico and classical ballet classes?

Yes, as long as they are between the ages of 3 and 11 years old, you can register for both types of classes.

How much do the ANMBF Dance Academy classes cost?

Tuition is $40 a month for one person taking one class, or $65 a month if a person is enrolled in both types of classes. There is also a $6 discount on the monthly tuition of family members if they choose to take classes as well.


After I've registered and paid my dues for ANMBF Dance Academy classes, when would they start taking classes?

The first day of class will be on January 8, 2022. Last day to register is January 31, 2022.

What will my child need to bring/wear for the first day of class at ANMBF Dance Academy?

All they will need to bring to the first day of class is themselves and a bottle of water. Eventually, they will need to wear a black leotard (girls) or black shirt (boys) and some type of black workout bottoms, and, if they are enrolled in a folklorico class, folklorico shoes, which can be purchased from Sandy's Dancewear located at 2211 Gus Thomasson Rd. Dallas, TX 75228.


When is the last of ANMBF Dance Academy classes?

The last day of Dance Academy classes for Spring 2022 is June 11, 2022.


What will my child need to wear for the recital?
 
Costumes will be assigned by teacher for each class. You will receive more information on your first day of class. 

Do you offer classes for adults?
 
Yes!  For adults we offer a teen and adult beginner folklorico class on Saturdays at 1:30 PM until 2:20 PM.
We also offer a teen and adult intermediate folklorico class held on Tuesday nights from 8:10 PM to 9:00 PM that will start on January 11, 2022. Adult dancers will also need to register online by filling out our registration form and paying dues prior to first class. 

Once I've registered for your adult class on Tuesdays, when would I begin taking classes?
 
You would begin taking classes the following Tuesday as long as you register before January 31, 2022.

What will I need to bring/wear on the first day of my adult class on Tuesday?

Just some workout clothes, water, and your folklorico shoes.