Author: fluidmotiondanceacademy

  • Summer at FMDA 2026

    Summer at FMDA 2026

    *Summer Priority Registration for

    FMDA members opens 2/15 & Public 3/1 *

    6 Weeks Evening Class Session, Tuition starting at $67/month, cost based off total hours enrolled, since its 1.5 months of classes, tuition will be calculated off our monthly tuition rates you can find here, and will be one month tuition for total hours+ 1/2 month tuition of total hours.

    *Full 6 weeks due at time of registering OR pay $25 reg fee, & 6 week tuition fee June 1, 2026.

    SILKS Class Rates please note: Aerail silks class rates are being updated to $120 per month as the class will now be 60 minutes versus 45 minutes. After now, trying the class in both a 60 min and 45 min format, we strongly feel we need to go back to the 60 min format so that students get the VERY MOST out of one class/week. Many gyms do 50 min, and we just do not feel that is enough time to conidition, learn new skills and practice a routine with this specialized genre.

    *10% off silks class, still applies if enrolled in a dance/acro class with a max of 15 % off when stacking discounts.

    Summer Session Dates: June 29-Aug 5, 

    • Class options Monday-Thursday, registration opens 2/15 (current customers, 3/1 new students! – see class schedule by day of week HERE,
      *Sign up in the parent portal by logging in HERE(current customers),
      *Sign up HERE (opens 3/1) (new costumers, scroll by day of week)
    • NEW! Summer Showcase, Friday Aug 7th, Time tentative: 6:30-7:30, (arrive 1 hour early), at FLUID MOTION DANCE ACADEMY.
      • attire: TBD, will be something found at home from their closet (IE: wear favorite pink top with black dance shorts), their weekly class attire, or something less than $40 off of amazon, something they can wear again.
      • Hair: Middle part low bun (girls), style nicely (boys)

    • June 15-19 | Dance Through Decades Dance Camp 
    • June 22-26 | World Dance Adventure
    • June 29-July 3 | Broadway Bound Dance Camp- Madagascar!
    • July 6-10 | Pop & Rock Star Dance Camp
    • July 13-17 | Heroes & Villains Dance Camp
    • July 20-24 | Space Jam Dance Camp

    *note: if doing multiple camps, only one shirt is received, it has all the themes of all the camps on the shirt, with the discount for multiple camps multiple shirts are not included in cost. The camp shirt is to only be worn the last day of each camp for their performance. 

    Camps

    Summer Camps at FMDA are designed to give dancers of varying age range the opportunity to learn a variety of styles of dance in a week-long camp. At Each camp dancers will learn 3-4 routines in various styles like, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, or musical theater. Campers will be divided by age groups. Campers will also make crafts and play fun group games.

    Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, performance on friday at 4:00 pm 

    Camp Daily attire/to bring: Wear all black athletic clothes, have socks & sneakers,(If dancers have dance shoes they may bring those to wear as well) water, snack, & lunch. 

    Camp Performance Attire:

    • Black shorts or leggings, with Summer camp shirt! Shoes: some dances will wear Socks or Sneakers

    Summer Intensives | $375, no reg fee & intensive shirt included,
    *must register by May 15, to guarantee camp shirt due to number of campers we typically have amongst all the camps & intensives.
    *Exception Fluid Motion Company Intensive, can reg by June 1

    • July 7-10 | Silks Intensive, $375
    • July 14-17  | Acro Intensive, $375
    • July 21-24  | Commercial (Jazz/Hip Hop) Intensive, $375
    • July 27-31  | Conservatory Ballet Intensive, $375
    • Aug 3-8 | Fluid Motion Company Intensive, $375
      ^^Required for MOTION Company members. New layout, 6 days, slightly shorter days, Aug 3-5 (FMDA, faculty), Aug 6-8 (EPIC faculty)  

    *note: if doing multiple intensives, only one shirt is received, it has all the themes of all the camps on the shirt, with the discount for multiple Intensives, multiple shirts are not included in cost. The Intensive shirt is to only be worn the last day of each Intensive for their performance. 

    Intensives:

    Summer intensives at FMDA are designed to give students the opportunity to focus on their training in a fun but serious environment to really explore their artistry and grow their skillset. 

    Tue-Fri, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, performance on Friday at 4:00 pm
    (exception: Fluid Motion Company Intensive, slightly different format)

    Intensive Attire/What to bring  

    • Silks & Acro: All black, leggings and long sleeve fitted shirt or Leotard (recommended), no jewelry. shoes: no shoes.
    • Ballet Conservatory Intensive: Skin Tone Tights, Black Leotard, Black Skirt, appropriate warm ups, 
      Shoes: Ballet Slippers, Black or Skin tone socks (for contemporary work), pointe shoes if already en pointe
    • Commercial Intensive: All Black and Pink Dance Wear. Dance shorts or leggings, and top, must be fitted. Dancers can also bring a T-shirt or Hoodie for hip hop.
      Shoes: Jazz, Turners, & Snearkers
    • Fluid Motion Company Intensive: all black leotard and skin tone tights, dance shorts, Ballet skirt, appropriate warm ups if needed, Pink or Black T-Shirt or Hoodie for Hip Hop.
      Shoes: Ballet, tap, jazz, turner, socks, sneakers needed 
    • Other items to bring daily:  lunch, snack, water, FOAM Roller, TheraBand Set, Tennis Ball 

    Payment For all Camps & Intensive is due in full at time of registration, no registration fee, no refunds, space is limited.

    DISCOUNTS & ways to save!

    • Multi Camp Discount: 5% off second, 10% off third & any additional, applies per student. 
    • Multi Intensive Discount: 5% off second, 10% off third & any additional, applies per student. 
    • Sibling Discount, 5% off second, 10% off third or more.
    • Important Notes: Camp and Intensive discounts do not overlap & MAX of 15% discount per student. 

  • Top 5 MUST Dancer Do’s For Self Care as a Dance ATHLETE!

    “Your body is your first dance partner—treat it with the same love and respect you give the stage.”

    1. Rest and Recovery
      • Red Light Therapy: Supporting Dancers Through Injury Recovery- What Is Red Light Therapy?

        Red light therapy is a non-invasive recovery tool that can help support the healing process. It uses specific wavelengths of light that penetrate the skin and support energy production within cells (ATP synthesis). This increased cellular energy can help tissues repair more efficiently. Read More from our Sponsor, Kinetic Therapy HERE
      • FOAM Rolling: “A foam roller is an instrument you can use to relieve muscle tightness, soreness and inflammation in the body, with the goal of increasing the joints’ range of motion,” says Adam Siegman, Program Manager for the Chief Wellness Office at MD Anderson. – Read more about the benefits HERE
      • Ice Baths or Cold Plunges: A cold plunge is exactly what it sounds like: A brief dip into an ice bath. And an ice bath is exactly what it sounds like: A very, very cold bath.- Read more about the benefits and dangers of cold plunges HERE, always consult a physician first!
    2. Hydration and Nutrition Proper hydration and nutrition is vital for athletes. Water intake does vary on age and weight. 2-3 liters or (8-13 cups). Read more on proper hydration and the importance HERE
      Proper nutrition is also very vital. Having the proper intake of carbs, protein and fat. Of course Fruits and Veggies are important to. Read more about proper nutrition for Athletes HERE
    3. Stretch and conditioning: It is so important for dance athletes to have a balance of stretching and conditioning work in their routine. – Read more about the different types of stretching and conditioning that can benefit athletes here!
    4. Injury Prevention – seek a Physical Therapist for an evaluation to see where you may have weaknesses in range or motion, flexibility and/ or strength. This can provide you with a specific regime to correct any imbalances in the body and prevent injury. MOST IMPORTANTLY, listen to your body!
    5. Mindfulness and Relaxation – Positive mindset and affirmations are key to any success in life when working towards a goal. Make the time part of your routine to practice self affirmation and breathing techniques. This comes in handy on performance day when we as dancer’s feel the performance nerves.
      • Read more on positive affirmations HERE
      • Read more on breathing techniques for relaxation HERE

    Dancer Must have items:

    • Foam Roller, Here
    • Roll out stick, Here
    • Ortho Foot Roller set, Here
    • TheraBand’s, Here
    • Loop TheraBand’s, Here
    • Split Stretcher loop band, Here
    • yoga blocks, Here

  • Invitational Nationals 2026

    Invitational Nationals 2026

    Starting season 6, we will attend nationals at the end of each season. This event will now by via INVITATION only to MOTION Company Members. All groups, solos, duets/trios are in the “Running”.

    This is to encourage the dancers to have accountability to their team and why we will be making this event an invitation only event.

    To be “invited”, qualifications include: completing their technique requirements and Consistently embodying our FLUID MOTION VALUES to have respect, discipline, dedication, passion, work ethic, humility, punctuality, positive mindset, professionalism, and team mentality!
    *we want to take the dancers that are most hungry to grow, to this event. Its not about winning, its about personal growth, through personal growth the wins will land. That is only possible if WE ALL WORK CONSISTENTLY! We want to provide some motivation to our dancers to do THE EXTRA WORK! We have “lost” and missed the mark by hairs in the past and we believe it is because our dancers (as a whole) can work a little harder. So lets bring out all the tricks and WORK DANCERS!

    Invites will go out March 15, and Competition Fees will be due APRIL 1st. *We strongly suggest booking your room as soon as you receive your invite.

    WHEN: JUNE 3-7, 2026

    WHERE: Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort

    11212 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL 32407

    Venue: Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, 11212 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL 32407
    PANAMA CITY #1 | Platinum Dance Comp < Event Page

    Fees: Solo = $180, Duet/Trio = $120 per person, Group = $100 per person, + $150 travel fee, + $20 re-block fee per dance since we will be having extra practices for them on saturday. Also we are aware on the website it says 5% discount if paid by April 3, this will not be applied towards your fees BECAUSE they also charge us a 3.75% credit card fee, so it is basically the discount is covering that processing fee.

    HOTEL: UPDATE — you can book where you would like, I am staying on site at The Edge Water Resort. I just booked 1/22/26 and found a good rate on Airbnb.

  • Season 6 Spring Dance, acro & Silks showcase

    DATES

    Friday May 29th – Solos/Duet/Trios

    Saturday May 30 – Dance/Acro

    Sunday May 31st – Silks

    TICKETS

    Purchase Tickets Here (Coming soon)

    Tickets purchased April 1- May 10th may be picked up at the studio May 18th – 28th. Tickets purchased after May 10th will need to be picked up at will call the day of the performance.

    Tickets may be purchased day of the performance and picked up at will call.

    Note: Included in your showcase fee dancers receive 2 tickets per family per show that they have a dancer in. Please pick these up at the Studio May 18th- 28th. Tickets not picked up by this date can be picked up at Will call the day of the performance.

    Hair: All classes/companies will wear middle part low bun. Tutorial Here (need bobby pins, two hair ties and hair-net)
    **EXCEPT: pre-dance tiny twinkles girls (hair half up half down, with curls. ALL Boys: hair styled nicely.

    Stage make up: Smokey eye, red blush, red lip stick, eye liner & mascara, tutorial HERE
    **EXCEPT: tiny twinkles: girls, can do blush and lipstick, ALL boys: light blush and lip coloring (if you would like, not required)

    IMPORTANT NOTE: all female dancers need skin tone tights, skin tone ballet shoes & skin tone leotard to wear under costumes and for dressing room purposes. (see hair/make up below). Male dancers: please have proper undergarments, if tights were/are applicable teacher would inform.

    Parking Note: enter on Southwest entrance, park in blue lot. If not dropping off dancer we ask to enter through the lobby by the “round about” will call will be there if needing to pick up tickets still.

  • Next Star Dance Competition 2026 (Required Fluid & Motion comp #3) May 15-17

    Next Star Dance Competition 2026 (Required Fluid & Motion comp #3) May 15-17

    **Competition Schedule 7-10 days out**

    Event Location: Keating Center for the Performing Arts

    Event Address: 801 W Essex Ave, Kirkwood, MO 63122

  • Mark of Excellence Regional (Required:Motion comp #2 – April 17-19)

    Mark of Excellence Regional (Required:Motion comp #2 – April 17-19)

    *competition schedule released 7-10 prior
    Event location: Hyatt Regency St Louis at the Arch
    Event Address: 315 Chestnut St, St Louis, MO 63102

  • Platinum Nation Dance Competition 2026 (optional Motion Regional) April 10-12

    Platinum Nation Dance Competition 2026 (optional Motion Regional) April 10-12

    *Competition Schedule Released 7-10 prior, solos/duet/trios only*

    Event Date: April 10-12

    Event location: Farmington Centene Performing Arts Center, Farmington MO

    Address: 2 Black Knight Dr, Farmington, MO 63640

    Commitment: Sign form out 10/31 commitment due 11/15, fees due Jan 15th , *Solos/Duet/Trios only

    • complete commitment form here
  • Inferno Dance Comp 2026 -(Required Motion Comp #1- March 6-8)

    Inferno Dance Comp 2026 -(Required Motion Comp #1- March 6-8)

    FINAL Inferno- FMDA SCHEDULE HERE

    Final FULL Schedule HERE

    Event Location: Chaminade Preparatory School,

    Event Address: 425 S Lindbergh Blvd, Frontenac, MO 63131, USA

    Reminders:

    • Call Time: please be on time with hair, make up, and costume on!
    • Production and fluid company dances to clarify these are not performing at this event. Production and those fluid members that said “Yes” will attend April Comp. those are go.
    • Cell phones: please keep cell phones up once its call time. This is so we can be focused and present as a team.
    • Audience Etiquette: please do not enter the audience in the middle of a routine, refrain from sitting in marked teacher sections (parents & students), please do not hoot and holler in lyrical/contemporary routine, no excessive screaming. please cheer before and after.
    • Backstage Etiquette: please do not stand in cross ways or wings when we are not performing. please do not wonder off after a routine is done performing stay with the team, we will meet parents after awards.
    • Dressing room Etiquette: keep it clean, no open food or drink. if snacking please have cover ups over costume and clean up after oneself.
    • Awards: Remember that it is three judges opinions, keep a positive mindset if the results aren’t what we are hoped, we cant let it effect how we feel we did in our performance. We have a good shot at winning. We will always hold our head high and get back up and try again. There is a time and place to let out how you feel about how the awards went. Wait to hear critiques and what they have to say before completely disagreeing or being upset of the results. It is definitely natural, however do not let it define the weekend. please stand for first overalls and clap, please cheer / clap for all overalls and special awards. Adjudications it is too much to do all of them. NO Cell phones out during awards. Be present. I don’t mind selfies while they have dance party on stage once the ceremony begins phones up.
    • After Awards: please stay on stage for company photo and then all head back to dressing room. Parents please meet your dancer back at the dressing room and then they will be excused if they do not have another routine in the following block
    • TEAM captains: These will be announced and assigned this week in rehearsals for who is accepting group awards. Please follow instructions given at the event.
    • Undergarments: please ensure we have proper undergarments, for safe coverage and support. Skin tone only. Ensure they are undergarments that do not show lines through your costume, they need to be “Seamless”. If you have an open back costume, you must have clear straps only. Thank you for helping the dancer feel comfortable on stage while also maintaining the uniform aesthetic of the costume.

    Packing list/Check list:

    • Ensure you have all pieces to your costumes
      *** steam your costumes if they need it, please do this, the wrinkles look tacky. If you do not have a steamer, there is one at the studio. bring it, steam it, and nicely hang it in your garment bag sometime this week if needed
    • Proper undergarments.
    • All Hair pieces
    • All shoes needed
    • Tights and extra tights
    • Company Jacket & black leggings or joggers, NO Pjs on stage for awards. Leggings or Joggers not required for awards ceremony IF YOU ARE IN COSTUME. if not in a costume you need black joggers or leggings with company jacket. ALL must be in a company jacket on stage.
    • Bring your make up & hair things for touch ups
    • Water bottle and high protein & carb recovery food

    Soloists, doing TITLE please complete form by 2/9 HERE

    • UPDATE /Reminder: All should have booked interview via link messages to those attending. please dress like a dancer for your interview.
    • Read what Title is HERE (Title Soloist will have a virtual interview of interview about why they dance, improv in front of the judges panel and receive in person feedback, and then competes their solo. They are scored on all three and how the select the title winner for each age group.
    • ** Note: this is the one competition I see value in the title competition not just a money grab.
  • Swan Lake at The Blanche M. Touhill PAC

    Swan Lake at The Blanche M. Touhill PAC

    We are excited to announce we are the Official Host Studio For International Ballet Stars Presented by Classical Arts Entertainment, for SWAN LAKE!
    Info on Classical Arts Entertainment can be found HERE , Read the program HERE

    PERFORMANCE DAY EVENT INFO -CLICK HERE TO READ ME

    Performance Day Hour by Hour Itinerary HERE

    Sign up to volunteer the day or you will need to watch backstage

    Perform with International Ballet Stars
    Presented by Classical Arts Entertainment

    Audition Roles:
    Swan Lake – Available Roles for Auditions (See Choreography below)

    Little Swans stage performance (Ages 5–9)
    Little Swan Rehearsal Video counts
    Little Swan Rehearsal Video music (back view)
    Little Swan Rehearsal Video music (front view)

    Slavik Dance, Stage Performance (Ages 9–12)
    Slavic Rehearsal Video, music (back view)

    Party Scene/Waltz (Ages 12–18)
    Party Rehearsal Video

    Hungarian Dance (Ages 12–15)

    Swan Lake Auditions
    Saturday, December 6th, 2025
    3:30 – 3:50 PM – Ages 3–5 (No dance experience required) Sign up Here
    3:50 – 4:10 PM – Ages 5–9 (Dance experience required) Sign up Here
    4:10 – 4:40 PM – Ages 9–13 (Dance experience required) Sign up Here
    4:40 – 5:00 PM – Ages 13+ (Dance experience required) Sign up Here

    Audition Attire:
    * Girls & Ladies: please wear black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black skirt optional. Hair in Bun.
    *Boys & Gentlemen: please wear black ballet tights, white V-neck, tucked in, black ballet shoes.

    Studio Address:
    Fluid Motion Dance Academy
    2376-2382 HWY K | O’Fallon, MO | 63368

    Student Dancer Cost: $25 audition fee, $125 casting fee (includes costumes and digital recording of show), student cast members must then also purchase 6 tickets to performance, per student.

    The Show is now on Salehttps://btpac.vbotickets.com/event/Swan_Lake_by_International_Ballet_Stars/176403

    Promo Code 26WEDANCE with your dance family for 10% off , please pick up a “ticket report form” from office or you can print your own copy HERE

    Performance Date:
    March 18th, 2026 at 7:00 PM
    Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, MO

    Confirmed Choreography and Rehearsal Schedule:

    • Choreography will take place January 2, 2026
      • Little Swans, ages 3-5, 9:15-10:00 am
      • Little Swans, ages 6-9, 10:00-11:00 am 
      • Slavic Dance, ages 9-12, 11:00-12:00 pm 
      • Party/Waltz, ages 12-18, 12:00-1:00 pm 
      • Hungarian Dance, ages 12-15, 1:00-2:00 pm
    • Rehearsal Dates: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 , 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 (Rehearsals, these are important, dancers can miss a max 3 rehearsals.)
    • Performance: 3/18. 7pm at The Touhill Performing Arts Center. (call time will likely be 5pm, though at this time I do not have that confirmed at this time)
    • Rehearsal Times by scene beginning Saturday Jan 10th – Mar 14th (UPDATED!)
      • Little Swans: Ages 3-9, Saturdays 10:00-10:30 am
      • Slavic Dance, ages 9-12, Saturdays  10:30-11:00 am
      • Party/Waltz, ages 12-18, Saturdays 11:30- noon
      • Hungarian Dance, ages 12-15, Saturdays 11:00-11:30 am
        *please note on 2/7 swan lake rehearsals will be the following times:
        • Hungarian 8:30-9:00 AM
        • Party Waltz 9:00-9:30 AM
        • Slavic 9:30-10:00 AM
        • Little Swans: 10:00-10:30 AM