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A dance studio on County Road P in Poplar, Wisconsin. Ages 2 to 18, Monday through Thursday, 3:45 to 9:00.
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Poplar, WI
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See the complete 2026-2027 schedule
Enrollment is through The Studio Director.
The week
Find the time that fits between school and home. Every class below is from the studio’s 2026-2027 schedule.
Lake Effect Dance / 2026-2027
Classes Start September 14th 2026
Monday
| Class / time / ages | Inst. |
|---|---|
| Acro 3 Monday4:00 to 4:45ages 6-18 | HA |
| Ballet 2 Monday4:00 to 4:45ages 3-14 | CR |
| 3-4 Yr. Ballet4:45 to 5:15ages 2.5 yrs-5 | CR |
| K-1 Hip Hop4:45 to 5:15ages 5.5-7 | HA |
| 3-4 Yr. Tap5:15 to 5:45ages 3-5 | CR |
| K-1st Gr. Jazz5:15 to 5:45ages 5.5-7 | HA |
| Acro 15:45 to 6:15ages 3.5-7 | HA |
| Teen/Senior conditioning5:45 to 6:30ages 12-18 | CR |
| Senior Company6:30 to 7:30ages 14-18 | CR |
| Teen Company6:30 to 7:30ages 12-14 | HA |
| Ballet 37:30 to 8:30ages 6-18 | CR |
| Ballet 4 (Mon+Tues)7:30 to 8:30ages 9-18 | AL |
| Pointe. (Monday/Tuesday)7:30 to 8:30ages 12-18 | AL |
Tuesday
| Class / time / ages | Inst. |
|---|---|
| 2nd-3rd Gr. Hip Hop4:00 to 4:30ages 7-9 | AU |
| Mini Competition.4:00 to 5:00ages 6-9 | DG |
| 2nd-3rd Gr. Jazz4:30 to 5:00ages 7-9 | AU |
| Acro 2 Tuesday5:00 to 5:45ages 3-9 | AU |
| Mini/Junior skills and conditioning5:00 to 5:30ages 6-12 | DG |
| K-1 Gr. Ballet5:30 to 6:00ages 5.5-7 | DG |
| Junior Competition5:45 to 6:45ages 9-11 | AU |
| K-1 Gr. Tap6:00 to 6:30ages 5.5-7 | DG |
| Pointe. (Mon/Tues)6:30 to 8:30ages 12-18 | LL |
| Ballet 4 (class is M + Tu)6:45 to 8:15ages 6-18 | LL |
Wednesday
| Class / time / ages | Inst. |
|---|---|
| k-1 Hip Hop Wed4:00 to 4:30ages 5-7 | LL |
| k-1 Jazz Wed4:30 to 5:00ages 5-7 | LL |
| 4th-5th Gr. Jazz/hip hop5:00 to 5:45ages 8-13 | LL |
| Acro 2 Wed.5:45 to 6:30ages 3-10 | LL |
| 4th-6th - Ballet/Tap6:30 to 7:15ages 6 mo+ | LL |
| Technique Wednesday6:30 to 7:15ages 6 mo+ | AL |
| Acro 4 Wednesday7:15 to 8:00ages 6-18 | LL |
Thursday
| Class / time / ages | Inst. |
|---|---|
| 2nd-3rd Gr. Ballet4:00 to 4:30ages 7-10 | NC |
| 2nd-3rd Gr. Tap4:30 to 5:00ages 7-10 | NC |
| Karate first year - white belt4:30 to 5:30ages 6+ | JEN |
| Acro 1 Thurs5:00 to 5:30ages 3-13 | NC |
| 3-4 Year Old Ballet Thurs.5:30 to 6:00ages 2 yrs-5 | NC |
| Karate Yellow Belt+5:30 to 6:30ages 6+ | JEN |
| 6th Grade + Jazz and Hip Hop6:00 to 6:45ages 12-18 | NC |
| Rising Star Company Teen6:30 to 8:30ages 11-18 | LL |
| 6th Grade + Ballet6:45 to 7:15ages 12-18 | NC |
Saturday / 5:00 to 5:15 PM / Solo /Duet 26-27 / ages 6 mo+ / AL
Times are PM. Ages and instructor initials are printed as listed in the studio’s portal. Confirm the “6 mo+” listings with the studio. Enrollment runs through The Studio Director.
2026-2027 season tuition
Monthly rates by class length, as listed in the enrollment portal.
What they teach
From age-group ballet to Senior Company, the week has a place for different kinds of movement.
Ballet
Levels 2, 3 and 4, with age-group ballet starting at 2 years old.
Pointe
Monday and Tuesday classes for ages 12 to 18.
Tap
Age-group classes include 3-4 Yr. Tap, K-1 Gr. Tap and 2nd-3rd Gr. Tap.
Jazz
Jazz runs from K-1st Gr. Jazz to 6th Grade + Jazz and Hip Hop.
Hip Hop
K-1 and 2nd-3rd grade classes sit alongside the older Jazz and Hip Hop groups.
Acro
Levels 1 through 4 appear across all four evenings.
Technique and conditioning
Technique Wednesday, Teen/Senior conditioning and Mini/Junior skills and conditioning are on the table.
Companies and competition
Mini Competition, Junior Competition, Teen Company, Rising Star Company Teen and Senior Company.
Karate
Thursday has first year white belt and Yellow Belt+ classes.
Private lessons
The Saturday Solo/Duet slot is 15 minutes, starting at 5:00.
Thursday at 5:30 there is a 3-4 Year Old Ballet and a Karate Yellow Belt+ class happening at the same time.
The year
A parade, a cookie social, evaluations and the nights off. One family year, September to June.
2026-2027 family year at a glance
“CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!”
2026
14Classes Start
2026
4Bayfield Parade
12Q1 Evals
TBDSpooktacular Parade
26Halloween Dress Up Week
2026
2No Dance
23No Dance - Thanksgiving
2026
14Q2 Evals
20Christmas Cookie Social
21 to JAN 3No Dance - Christmas Break
2027
1 to 3No Dance - Christmas Break
2027
15No Dance
2027
1Q3 Evals
15 to 19No Dance - Spring Break
2027
2027
31No Dance
2027
1Move to High School for Dress Rehearsal
620 Year Anniversary Recital!
Dates subject to change • Watch studio updates
The recital
JUN 62027
20 Year Anniversary Recital
JUN 1 / Move to High School for Dress Rehearsal.
This season’s dates come from the studio’s family calendar. Dates subject to change.
2026 / Last season’s recital notes
“Neon 19”
2026 ticket: $12 / Doors: 20 minutes before
All dancers wore a low bun “to accommodate Acrobatic dancers”. “Lipstick should be a classic red unless specifically noted by the teacher”.
The house rule: wait until a number is finished before entering or leaving the auditorium.
These show times, ticket price and backstage notes are from 2026. Ask the studio about arrangements for 2027.
Why the windows
LED is Youth Protection Advocates in Dance® Certified!
- Background checked and CPR certified teachers
- Safety Studio™ Policy
- Teacher training & proven curriculum
- A focus on safety & wellness for every student
- Secured facilities
- Viewing windows
- Professional sprung floors
- Social media safety practices
A place for parents
on the other side of the glass.
The people
Anna Haskins
Anna started dancing when she was 6 years old and went on to co-lead the Northwestern High School dance team to place at the State competition “for the first and only time ever”.
She founded Lake Effect Dance in 2008 after obtaining a degree in HRM and Dance at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She performed for the University for four years.
She attends dance conventions all year round, bringing what she learns about dance styles back to the studio’s trainers and students.
Logan Moniot
From the Google listing
from 4 reviews
“Love this place and it is ran so well. Very clean too! My daughter loves her instructors and the upbeat atmosphere. She's learned so much!”
“My daughter loves being in dance. All the staff are wonderful and friendly.”