Signing Up for a Dance Class

In this lesson, learners will practice a conversation between a mom and a dance studio receptionist while enrolling her 7-year-old daughter in a Pre-School Hip Hop class. The conversation includes asking about class schedules, fees, dress codes, and trial lessons. This lesson helps learners gain confidence in handling real-life conversations when registering for children’s activities.

(Mom and her daughter walk into a dance studio. A receptionist greets them.)

Receptionist: Hi! Welcome to Star Dance Academy. How can I help you today?

Mom: Hi! I’m looking for a dance class for my daughter. She’s 7 years old and interested in hip-hop.

Receptionist: That’s wonderful! Our Pre-School Hip Hop class is perfect for her age.

Mom: That sounds great! Can you tell me more about the class?

Receptionist: Sure! The class is designed for kids ages 5 to 7. It focuses on fun, basic hip-hop moves, rhythm, and coordination.

Mom: How many days a week is the class?

Receptionist: It’s a once-a-week class. We have Wednesday at 4 PM and Saturday at 10 AM available.

Mom: Hmm… Saturday at 10 AM sounds good. How long is each class?

Receptionist: Each session lasts 45 minutes.

Mom: Great! And how much does it cost?

Receptionist: The fee is $120 per term, which covers 8 weeks of classes.

Mom: That’s reasonable. Do you offer a trial lesson?

Receptionist: Yes! Your daughter can try the first class for free before committing to the full term.

Mom: Perfect! What should she wear for class?

Receptionist: Comfortable clothes and sneakers. No need for special dance shoes.

Mom: That’s easy! Oh, do parents stay and watch?

Receptionist: For the trial class, yes! After that, we encourage parents to wait in the lobby to help kids focus.

Mom: That makes sense. (Turns to daughter) Are you excited, sweetie?

Daughter: Yes! I can’t wait to dance!

Receptionist: That’s great! Let’s sign you up for the trial lesson this Saturday!

Mom: Thank you! We’re looking forward to it.

Vocabulary List

  • Pre-School Hip Hop – A dance class for young kids focusing on beginner hip-hop moves
  • Session – A single class or lesson
  • Term – A period of time for classes (e.g., 8 weeks)
  • Trial lesson – A free first class to try before enrolling
  • Committing – Agreeing to continue long-term
  • Reasonable – Fair or acceptable (often about prices)
  • Coordination – The ability to move smoothly and in rhythm
  • Sneakers – Casual sports shoes, good for dancing
  • Lobby – The waiting area of a building

Grammar Tips:

  1. Asking for information politely:
    • “Can you tell me more about the class?”
    • “What should she wear for class?”
  1. Using numbers and time expressions:
    • “Each session lasts 45 minutes.”
    • “The class runs for 8 weeks.”
  1. Making decisions using “Let’s” and “Sounds good”:
    • “Let’s sign you up for the trial lesson.”
    • “Saturday at 10 AM sounds good.”

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Story with Missing Words

Receptionist: Hi! Welcome to Star Dance Academy. How can I help you today?
Mom: Hi! I’m looking for a dance class for my daughter. She’s 7 years old and interested in .
Receptionist: That’s wonderful! Our Pre-School class is perfect for her age.
Mom: That sounds great! Can you tell me more about the class?
Receptionist: Sure! The class is designed for kids ages 5 to 7. It focuses on fun, basic moves, rhythm, and coordination.
Mom: How many days a week is the class?
Receptionist: It’s a once-a-week class. We have Wednesday at 4 PM and Saturday at 10 AM available.
Mom: Hmm… Saturday at 10 AM sounds good. How long is each class?
Receptionist: Each session lasts minutes.
Mom: Great! And how much does it cost?
Receptionist: The fee is $120 per term, which covers 8 weeks of classes.
Mom: That’s reasonable. Do you offer a trial lesson?
Receptionist: Yes! Your daughter can try the first class for before committing to the full term.
Mom: Perfect! What should she wear for class?
Receptionist: Comfortable clothes and . No need for special dance shoes.
Mom: That’s easy! Oh, do parents stay and watch?
Receptionist: For the trial class, yes! After that, we encourage parents to wait in the to help kids focus.
Mom: That makes sense. (Turns to daughter) Are you excited, sweetie?
Daughter: Yes! I can’t wait to !
Receptionist: That’s great! Let’s sign you up for the trial lesson this !
Mom: Thank you! We’re looking forward to it.

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