Families see the progress between recitals

Parents watch two shows a year and wonder about the fifty weeks in between. ClassDojo gives your studio one free place to share class photos, schedules, costume reminders, and recital sign-ups.

“It's really important that we're able to directly communicate in a way that aligns with our mission and vision with our families — and ClassDojo allows us to do that instantly.”
Anthony Avery
Out of School Time Coordinator
Arts for Learning Maryland

90%+
of US K-8 schools use ClassDojo, so families already know it
45M+
children, families, and teachers use ClassDojo in 180 countries
190+
languages with automatic translation, so every family can read along
80%
of family messages are read the same day they're sent

The waiting room shouldn't be the whole story

Between the lobby and the recital, families see almost nothing. With ClassDojo, your teachers post a photo from class, a note about the combination that finally clicked, and Saturday's costume reminder, all in the app parents already check.

Mrs. Bitz

Emre's been a great helper! He even stayed after today to help clean up.

Emre's parent

Love that!

Everything your studio needs to keep families close

Photos and video from class

Share the across-the-floor run or the first clean pirouette so families see progress long before recital week. Up to 20 photos or 8 minutes of video in a single post.

One channel instead of front-desk chaos

Send schedule changes, costume notes, and reminders in seconds, with automatic translation into 190+ languages so every family gets the same message.

Recital logistics in one place

Create recitals, competitions, and picture days with sign-up and volunteer slots, automatic reminders, and Google Calendar sync.

Families are already here

Millions of parents already use ClassDojo with their child's school, so most of your families already have the app. Connecting them to your studio takes minutes, with no accounts to chase.

Attendance in one tap

Check dancers in as they arrive, with built-in reporting when you need to know who's been in class.

Simple for every teacher

New and part-time teachers get started in minutes, without extra training or IT help.

Every teacher on the schedule, free

Unlimited free staff accounts, with roles and permissions you control, plus staff messaging so the front desk and the studios stay in step.

A monthly studio newsletter

Send recital dates, dress-code reminders, and class photos in a newsletter built with ClassDojo's Canva integration.

Top of the class for privacy

We put privacy and trust first. We never share students’ information with advertisers, and we use the latest and best security practices to keep you safe at all times.

Download the app

Free for your teachers and your families. Share updates in seconds, schedule messages ahead of time, and get read receipts so you know they've been seen.

Frequently asked questions

Is ClassDojo free for our studio?
Yes. ClassDojo is free for your studio, your teachers, and your families. ClassDojo offers optional services directly to families, like ClassDojo Plus and Dojo Tutor, and that's what keeps it free for everyone else. We never sell personal information, and we never share it with advertisers.

Which age groups does ClassDojo work for?
Studios use ClassDojo with every class on the schedule, from creative movement for three-year-olds through senior company. Teachers choose what each class's families see, so the experience fits the dancers in the room.

How do our staff get set up?
Each staff member creates an account and sets up their group in a few minutes — no IT project, no training day.

How do families join?
Staff share an invite link or code, and families connect from the free app on their phone. Many families already use ClassDojo with their child's school, so there's often nothing new to download at all.

How is our program's data protected?
Your program's information belongs to your program. ClassDojo is COPPA-compliant, never sells personal information, and never shares it with advertisers — see our privacy and security page for the full detail.

Our families already use ClassDojo at school. Do they need anything new?
No. They connect to your studio from the same free app they already have, so your updates land right alongside their school's. Nothing new to download, and no second password to remember.

We're a business, not a school. What's the catch?
There isn't one. ClassDojo is free for your studio, your staff, and your families, whether you're a nonprofit or a for-profit business. Optional services families can choose for themselves, like ClassDojo Plus and Dojo Tutor, are what fund it. We never sell personal information, and we never share it with advertisers.