Backstage Pass
Welcome to Backstage Pass—your exclusive behind-the-scenes look at everything happening at
Star Struck Ballroom!
Our goal is to keep communication simple and organized, so instead of searching through emails or wondering if you've missed something, just visit Backstage Pass for the latest updates.
🎬 Take your place in the front row! We recommend bookmarking this page on your phone, tablet, or computer so it's always just one click away. We'll keep it updated throughout the season with everything you need to know.
READY, SET, ACTION!
💃 THE DANCER'S STUDIO ⭐
Syllabus Classes
$15/class or $25/month
Bronze Syllabus:
Tuesdays 6:00 — 7:30pm
Silver Syllabus:
Saturdays 11:30am — 12:30pm
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Technique classes teach a standardized, official list of approved dance steps, figures, and technical rules for specific skill levels. The structured curricula ensure dancers learn uniform timing, footwork, and posture, designed to turn great performers into captivating dancers. In these classes, coaches dissect steps and break down movement, to really dive deep into body positioning/control, balance, weight transfer, swing and sway/rise and fall, etc. all while dancers learn proper NDCA terminology.
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New to ballroom? New to ballroom? This is your starting point. Bronze introduces dancers to the foundations of ballroom while building confidence, technique, and familiarity. Whether you're stepping onto the ballroom floor for the very first time or looking to build a strong foundation, Bronze is where it all begins. No previous experience required! You must pass off a Syllabus Medals exam before graduating from this level*
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For dancers who are ready for more! Silver builds upon the foundations of Bronze with more advanced steps, technique, styling, partnering, musicality, and performance skills. Designed for experienced dancers, this class challenges you to refine your dancing, elevate your performance, and go from supporting actor to Leading Role. *You must complete Bronze Syllabus, or complete a Bronze Medals exam before attending Silver. *
⭐The REHEARSAL ROOM ⭐
This week’s Studio Schedule.
Click on the day to view classes, times, and Open Floor.
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LABOR DAY. NO CLASSES. Open floor available by request.
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Pre Teen: 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Senior Starlettes: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Bronze Syllabus: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Open floor available 7:30 - 9:00 pm -
Junior Starlettes: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Open Floor available 5:30 - 7:00 pm -
Senior Starlettes: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Youth Showdance: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Youth Latin Medley: 6:00 - 9:00 pm -
Open Floor: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Monster Struck Ensemble Auditions: 5:00 - 6:00 pm -
Youth Latin Medley: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Silver Syllabus: 11:30 am- 12:30 pm
12:30 - 4:00 open floor -
OPEN FLOOR BY REQUEST
🔮 MONSTER STRUCK: WHAT'S BREWING👻
Calling all monsters —
The stage is calling, enter if you dare!
👗DRESSED TO IMPRESS👞
Here you will find a list of all Star Struck Studio approved base costumes, along with links if you need to purchase them.
⭐Ladies
NUDE LEOTARD - all female dancers are required to have a skin-toned leotard. Leotards must be opaque, and if you will not be wearing any undergarments, it must be lined in the bust.
NUDE DANCE BRA - all female dancers who currently wear bras need to have a Ballroom-approved dance bra that meet the following requirements:
- tan or skin-toned
- straps in the back do not come up higher than your dance leotard.
- shoulder straps must be hidden under your dance leotard, and must be the same color as your dance leotard.
- bras with clear, adjustable straps are preffered but not required.
DANCE SHORTS - Each female dancer needs to have either black or white dance shorts. They need to be tight fitting, and go to mid thigh. Each team will specify which color a dancer needs, and if any other colors are needed, they will be assigned with costumes by the studio.
See team color requirements below:
Medley: Black
Youth Showdance: Black or white
Senior Starlettes: Black
Junior Starlettes: White
Pre-Teen: Black
TIGHTS & FISHNETS - Dancers on Pre Teen Showdance, Junior Starlettes, Youth Showdance, and Senior Starlettes are required to have a set of tights/pantyhose, as well as a set of tan fishnets.
Tights need to be opaque and close to your skintone.
We suggest either transitional feet, or stirrup, because they will have some pretty heavy wear and tear.
Fishnets need to be 2 shades darker than your skintone. They cannot have a seam in the back. We suggest the ones with the reinforced bottoms, but NOT reinforced toes. Reinforced toes will not be allowed when competing Latin, as it will show in the shoes.
🌟GENTLEMEN
FITTED UNDERSHIRT- All male dancers are required to have either a black or white undershirt, based on team. Undershirts can be short sleeve or tank top, must have a lower neckline, and must be tight fitting to ensure costumes can fit over them properly. All male dancers who will be receiving a Starter Kit are given a black tank top.
DANCE/ATHLETIC SHORTS- All male dancers are required to have black dance shorts or athletic shorts that go OVER undergarments. We want to ensure that all dancers have undergarments covered at all times when changing costumes, even when in changing rooms.
BLACK MID CALF SOCKS- Please make sure that if you wear black pants or shoes, you come wearing plain black socks. Socks need to be at least mid calf, have no print on them, and be in good repair. All men’s starter kits include 1 pair of black socks.
Studio Events:
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The studio will be ‘closed’ for Labor Day. Do not plan on coming to class. Studio is available for Open Floor- please contact Mary to schedule.
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Monster Struck Ensemble Auditions are happening Friday from 4-5 pm. This is open to anyone ages 4-18 who is not currently enrolled on a competition team for the 26/27 season. No previous experience needed!
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Friday 9/11 from 3:00 - 4:45 pm Saturday 9/12 from 9:00 - 11:00 am
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All dancers are invited to come to the studio on Tuesday, September 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Friday, October 2, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm to do Costume fitting and make frienship bracelets!
All materials will be provided. Please wear base costumes. If you are unable to attend, please schedule a separate time with Mary to get your costumes fitted.
Your Name ~ In LIghts!
Hello Star Struck!
Our Disneyland Tour Registration is now open!
You may sign up in the Parent Portal. Here’s how to do it:
- Log in to your Parent Portal
- You should land on your Dashboard. If not, you can access it from the menu at the top.
- You should see two main sections, your ‘Current Balance’ (on the left) and ‘Looking for activities?’(on the right)
- Under ‘Looking for activities?’, you should see a green button that says ‘browse’- click ‘browse’
- It will give you two options, and you want to select ‘EVENTS’
- It should populate TWO events for Disneyland, one for Dancers and one for Chaperones.
- Please register your Dancer(s) before you register any Chaperones.
- You will ‘add to cart’ and it will show the total cost of the tour at check out - NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED to check out
Note:
You will see the total cost listed. We will be breaking the total down into 7 payments, with an initial deposit of $100 for Dancers and $200 for Chaperones due on August 10th. Six (6) subsequent payments of $280 will be due on the 5th of each month September to January. There is no payment in February. Payments September to January are the same for both Dancer and Chaperone.
READY, SET, ACTION!
July 31st, 2026
Hello Parents & Dancers!
We hope you have had a WONDERFUL summer, and are enjoying the last few days of freedom before the new season kicks off.
We have been working hard throughout the summer months prepping for the upcoming season. We are excited to share what’s in store for Star Struck Ballroom 2026-2027: Coast to Coast.
Here’s a breakdown of updates for you, click the update to skip to that section:
August Schedule: What to Expect
August Schedule: What to Expect
Class begins!
We know the first couple of weeks of August are still summer break for many families, and you may already have vacations or other commitments planned. If your dancer is in town, attendance is expected as we kick off the season. If they will be out of town or unable to attend due to a prior commitment, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.
These first weeks are an important foundation for the year. We’ll be focusing on technique, introducing new routines, taking measurements, confirming costume sizing, and completing other season-start preparations. While dancers who miss class will have opportunities to catch up on choreography, attending these first classes helps them start the season with the rest of their team.
If your dancer will be absent, we’ll work with you to schedule a time to complete any necessary measurements and other season-start tasks so they don’t fall behind.
As a reminder, tuition remains the same during August, as your spot on the team is reserved and instruction, planning, and season preparation begin from the first day of classes, regardless of individual attendance.
Thank you for helping us get the season off to a smooth start—we’re so excited to kick off another great year together!
Schedule:
Sunday, August 2nd: Studio officially reopens and our 2026/2027 schedule begins.
Monday, August 3rd: First day of class!
Schedule: 3:30-4:15 pm Pee wee*
4:15-5:00 pm Pre teen*
5:00-7:00 pm Youth Showdance
7:00-8:00 pm Mom's Latin
Tuesday, August 4th:
Schedule: 4:15-5:00 pm Pre Teen
5:00-6:00 pm Senior Starlettes
6:00-7:30 pm Bronze Syllabus
Wednesday, August 5th:
Schedule:4:00-5:30 pm Junior Starlettes*
5:30-6:30 pm Performance Rehearsal Block
6:30-8:30 pm Open floor
Thursday, August 6th:
Schedule: 3:30-5:00 pm Senior Starlettes*
5:00-6:00 pm Youth Showdance*
6:00-9:00 pm Latin Medley
Friday, August 7th:
Schedule: 6:30-8:30 pm Adult Class
Saturday, August 8th:
Schedule: 9:00 - 11:00 am Latin Medley
11:30 - 12:30 pm Silver Syllabus
*Please wear dance shorts, so you can be fitted for your joggers & team jackets (if needed)
Fees/Tuition
Fees/Tuition
FEES DUE!
Just a reminder: all starting fees are due by August 1st! You can log in to your parent portal and pay them online with credit, debit, or ACH. We do not accept Venmo.
If you plan on paying by check, please contact Mary Lee at 913-963-0693 to coordinate.
You can get a 10% discount on tuition by opting to pay the year in full!
Questions about the fees or items on your statements?
Please feel free to contact Mary Lee at 913-963-0693
RETURNING DANCERS - Your statement will include:
-Comp fees
-Team Fees
-Costume Fee
-Joggers
-First & Last Month Tuition
-Registration Fee
-Concert Fee
NEW DANCERS - Your statement will include:
-Comp fees
-Team Fees
-Costume Fee
-Joggers
-First & Last Month Tuition
-Registration Fee
-Concert Fee
-Starter Kit
-Team Jacket
Parent Portal: JackRabbit Dance
Parent Portal: JackRabbit Dance
Portal Access:
You can use this link: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr4.0/ParentPortal/Login?orgId=553943
Or, click the link in the upper righthand side of the menu that says ‘Parent Portal’
Your login should be the address we have on file, and that was used to contact you. If you are unsure of what email you used, please reach out to Mary Lee at 913-963-0693 or starstruckballroom@gmail.com.
Upon your first login, you will need click the ‘forgot your password?’ button which will send you an email with a link to create your password.
If you need help resetting your password, we can assist with a password reset on the back end.
Portal Tutorial:
To watch a video on how the Parent Portal works, you can use this link: https://videos.sproutvideo.com/embed/d390dbbc1c19e0c75a/4cba99380a1c425f
Or, click the ‘Watch Video’ link found at the bottom of the login page.
Parent/Dancer Checklist
Parent/Dancer Checklist
Parents:
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Primary Contact, Phone Number, Email, Payment Method on File
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Due by August 1
Dancers:
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Youth Latin Medley: https://band.us/n/a7a7b874R0F2X
Youth Showdance: https://band.us/n/a2a3b1w6v8z7x
Senior Starlettes: https://band.us/n/aea9b57cR1V6w
Junior Starlettes: https://band.us/n/afa0b6rbI1a2t
Pre Teen: https://band.us/n/aaacb57eR2M2l
Pee Wee: https://band.us/n/a5a8bf4bo6Na4 -