Summer and Fall Registration Now Open!

Reach Your Goals. Push Your Limits. Move Your Body.

RPM Dance Company is Central New Jersey’s Newest Premier Dance Studio! We offer dance classes in all styles at both recreational and competitive levels. RPM is dedicated to bringing a positive, uplifting environment in the dance classroom to ensure the growth of each and every dancer. Dance is filled with so many amazing aspects that positively affect childrens lives such as creativity, discipline, teamwork, patience, hard work, and dedication. to name a few. With a balance of fun and hard work, we strive to bring out each dancer’s highest potential. RPM is very excited to be joining the Chesterfield community and looking forward to dancing with you!

Classes/Tuition

Class Options for Age Groups

Age 18 months-2.5 yrs
“Dancer & Me” Grown ups, come join your little dancer as they learn ballet basics while learning songs and having fun! 8 week sessions available for $130 in September/October, January/February, and April/May (this session can do recital!)

Ages 3-4
Creative Movement: Ballet/Tap combo class where young dancers will learn the basics while having fun! This class will have both a ballet and a tap dance in the recital. Dancers must be potty trained and have reached their 3rd birthday by the first day of class.

Ages 5-7
Ballet, Jazz/Tap Combo, Acro, Hip Hop

Ages 8-10
Ballet, Jazz/Lyrical, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop

Ages 11 & up
Ballet (Pointe optional), Jazz, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary

Adult (18 & up)
Adult class details coming soon!

*Company- our competitive team who will attend competitions and conventions. For ages 6& up. Must audition for company on July 15th (see details on home page).

Monthly Tuition Rates

Paid on or before 1st of the month. Tuition is paid monthly or year in full. Discounts apply if year paid in full.

1 class per week (45 min-1 hr per week)- $68
2 classes per week- $135
3 classes per week- $185
4 classes per week- $230
Unlimited (5 or more classes)- $270

Registration Fee- $35 for new families, $25 for returning families
Costume Fee per class- $80

Company Tuition depending on level and how many classes required. Contact us for more information about auditions and the company process!

RPM is proud to offer sibling discounts, and military/first responder discounts.

Siblings- 1st child full price, 2nd child 50% off, 3rd and more are free.

Military and First Responder- 10% off and no registration fee (discount only valid with proof of miliatry or first responder ID. Must be part of immediate family ‘ie, no aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.).

PLEASE NOTE: We charge 3% transaction fee for all credit card payments to cover the studio’s cost of payment processing.

Tuition must be paid on or before the first of the month. After the 7th of the month, a $15 late charge is assessed. We encourage everyone to enroll in the automatic payment plan to avoid unnecessary late fees. Tuition is not refunded for classes missed due to personal reasons, inclement weather closures, power outages, holiday breaks, rehearsals, and recital.

About RPM

Rachel Mancino
Owner, RPM Dance Company

RPM Dance Company was founded by Rachel Mancino in 2023 after dreaming about it for as long as she can remember. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Rachel relocated to New Jersey in 2020 where she now resides and raises her family. She has been dancing for 28 years and teaching dance since 2012. Rachel is a Collegiate National Champion in dance, as a former member of the 18x winning Towson University Dance Team. Rachel has worked in Event Management for Monsters Dance Convention and Inferno Dance Competition, as well as having choreographed for several college dance teams and dance studio competition routines. She is excited to share her experience and connections in the dance industry with her students!

FAQ & Policies

WHAT DO I WEAR TO CLASS?
*If you need dance shoes, tights or any dancewear, please visit Arena Dance in Hamilton for your dancewear needs! Mention that you are with RPM Dance Company so they can help you with the correct shoes and tights. New students receive 15% off of purchase before August 1st. Please see attached flyer.

Creative Movement: pink tights, leotard/skirt, pink ballet slippers, black buckle tap shoes.
5-10 yr old Ballet: 5-7: any color leotard/8-10: black leotard; pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in a bun.
5-10 yr old Jazz/Tap: leotard, shorts or leggings, tan slip on jazz shoes, black buckle tap shoes.
11 & Up Ballet: pink tights, black leotard, canvas split-sole ballet slippers, hair in a bun.
11 & Up Tap: tank top or leotard, shorts or leggings, black lace-up tap shoes.
11 & Up Jazz/Contemporary: leotard or sports bra, shorts or leggings, canvas turners.
Hip Hop: t-shirt or tank top, shorts, leggings, pants (no jeans), sneakers.
Acro: Close-fitting shorts or leggings and t-shirt (nothing that is baggy).

RPM CODE OF ETHICS
-Show up for class with an eagerness to learn, a positive attitude, and a readiness to give it your all.
-Treat others the way you want to be treated- bullying in any capacity is not tolerated.
-All members of RPM staff, parents, and students should be treated with respect and kindness.
-Embrace all students in your class regardless of different skill level or background.
-Dancers are not permitted to use cell phones in class.
-No food, drinks (except water) or gum are permitted in classrooms.
MAKE-UP CLASSES
If a dancer misses a class due to personal reasons (illness/injury, travel, religious holidays, etc.) ,they may attend another class in the same style of dance within two weeks of the absence, only if a similar class is offered with space available. When classes are canceled for reasons beyond the studio’s or teacher’s control (weather, internet/power outages, teacher emergency, etc.), make-up classes are not held and tuition is not reimbursed.
COSTUMES

All classes require a costume for recital. Costume fees are due, in full, by November 15 before a costume order may be placed. Costume fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

COMMUNICATION
Studio announcements are emailed to the parent or guardian’s email on file as well as texted. It is imperative that all families have a current email on file to receive these emails. If you wish to contact an instructor, please email us at info@rpmdancecompany.com
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are requested by emailing info@rpmdancecompany.com. $75 for 1 hour, $65 for 45 minutes, and $55 for 30 minutes.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
We follow the Chesterfield Township Public School System for most inclement weather closures and holiday breaks. We post our closures on our Facebook and Instagram pages, and will send an email through the Parent Portal. When classes are canceled due to inclement weather, make-up classes are not held, and tuition is not reimbursed.