CLASS INFORMATION, TUITION, ATTIRE & STUDIO POLICIES
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Nurturing Baby: This class focuses on fun and appropriate movements for building baby's body and brain. Playful social/emotional connections are made as you and baby dance together and with others. Tiny Dancers: Learn to dance while dancing to learn! This fun and enriching class will help toddlers and preschoolers to integrate their body, mind and spirit through dance and music exploration. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Creative Dance: This fun yet structured class introduces children to the art of dance in a joyful and creative way. Students will explore the elements of dance within the age appropriate structure of this class while gaining confidence and body awareness. Parents join in for last 5 minutes for parachute fun! Ballet: Classes emphasize the development of classical ballet skills with a focus on proper placement and alignment. Students will learn ballet vocabulary and technique through barre and center work while building strength and flexibility. Early childhood ballet classes are taught Contemporary Jazz: This emotional and fluid form of jazz is set to contemporary scores. Technique, strengthening and partnering for the intermediate to advanced student. Creative Dance: This fun yet structured class introduces children to the art of dance in a joyful and creative way. Students will explore the elements of dance within the age appropriate structure of this class while gaining confidence and body awareness. Parents join in for last 5 minutes for parachute fun! Hip Hop: Students will learn the newest moves to the coolest grooves in hip hop, pop, rap and R & B. All classes are taught with age appropriate music and choreography. Hip Hop Styles: In this class, students will focus on and learn different styles of hip hop. Popping, tutting, krumping, dancehall, dubstep and more! This is a great way to enhance your freestyle and learn some great moves for the dancefloor! Hip Hop Abs: Dance workout to easy to follow routines - get your cardio blast to some pumping hip hop, Latin or African music followed by a great core body workout! All fitness levels welcome! Clean, indoor sneakers required. Breakin': Learn technique, strengthening, and the finesse of breakin' in a supportive class. Students will learn uprock, toprock, floorwork, freezes and beginning ariel moves! Taught by Rhythm Riderz B-Boy, Calvin Walker. Highland Dance (Boys):Highland dance originated in large part with highland warriors who would dance over and around swords in one dance and on a targe (a shield with a sharp spike of steel coming out of the center) in another. The dances done today still require the stamina & agility the military leaders would look for in their retinue at arms but in a safe way (no spikes of steel involved). The plyometric element of the dance form will help athletes with their power and speed. Highland Dance (Girls): Although the Sword dance and the Highland Fling referenced in the Boys Highland description are also danced by girls today, Highland dance has transformed into a style that also has a strong foundation in ballet. This style of dance is great for perfectionists, complements the demands of sports by building strong legs and stamina and utilizes ballet technique in a new way. Highland is also accessible to those with little to no dance background Highland ( Intermediate & Up): Technique for 2012 Championship Steps will be highlighted and applied to innovative choreographies in this class for dancers who already know the Fling, Sword, Seann Triubhas, Lilt & Flora. Irish Step Dance: Jigs, Reels and Irish Step Dance Technique and choreography. Jr. Ballroom: Explore the styles of ballroom dance including waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, salsa, latin, tango, hustle, jive and more. Kids Creating Music: Make music, sing, play instruments and dance with Bob Brookens! Open to children 6 months to 5 years. Lyrical/Modern: Expressive dance which draws from each student's personal expression and draws on technique from ballet, jazz and modern. Tap: Rhythm and Broadway style tap - learn to make music with your feet! Musical Theatre: One Studio will be performing Music Theater International's junior version of 'Beauty and the Beast!' Directed by Scott Weigand. Vocal Coach and Music Director, Stefanie Weigand and Choreographer, Brandy Hines. This show will be performed at Harwood Union High School on June 16th! Show Choir: Performance choir for serious singers directed by Stefanie Weigand. Triple Play: Stretch, strengthen and tone in this high energy circuit training class. Class includes a cardio warm-up and a relaxing meditative cool down. All fitness levels welcome! Clean, indoor sneakers required.
FULL YEAR CLASSES Tuition (Full Year of Classes - 32 Weeks) 30 minute class = $198/yr 45 minute - 1 hour class = $396/yr 1.15 hour - 1.30 hour class = $468/yr *Please note, Musical Theatre Classes end 6/16 (not 5/18). Tuition for Kids Musical Theatre is $440/yr and Jr/Sr Musical Theatre is $520/yr. *Tuition is pro-rated if you join after September 1st.
Multiple Class/Family Discount (applies to full year classes only) 5% off 2 classes 10% off 3 classes 15% off 4 classes 20% off 5+ classes Tuition Payments: Tuition can be paid monthly by Autopay (credit/debit card or bank account) Monthly by cash or check with a credit/debit card or bank account on file with us In full for the year ($15 discount) 2 Payments (9/1/11 & 1/1/12) Recital Costume Fees Recital Costume fees (separate from tuition) due on 11/15. Each student will be charged for eht actual cost of their costume plus a small shipping and handling fee. Costumes range in price from $25-$50. Annual Registration: $15 per child or $25 per family for all full year classes. MINI SESSION CLASSES Kids Creating Music, Tiny Dancers, Nurturing Baby 7 weeks for $84 (1 child) or $126 (2 children). TEEN/ADULT CLASSES Drop-In Rates: 1 hour class = $12 1.5 hour class = $17 Punch Card Rates: 20 Punch Card = $100 40 Punch Card = $180 1 hour class = 2 punches 1.5 hour class = 3 punches STUDIO POLICIES
AGE REQUIREMENT: Students must be the age stated for a class by September 1st. Younger students are permitted only if they have previous training and they receive permission to attend by Laurie Flaherty. Careful consideration is given to all placements.
Proper attire is required for all classes. This enables the teacher to properly observe the student’s body movements for correct form and technique. Long hair must be in a bun for Ballet Level I and above and neatly pulled back and off the neck for all other classes. No jewelry allowed except for stud earrings. Leotards for ballet or jazz must be plain black only - no sequins, decals, embroidery or attached skirts. Street shoes are not permitted on the dance floor at any time. Students not properly dressed for class may be asked to sit out. Creative Dance: Girls wear plain black leotard, pink footless tights and pink ballet shoes. No skirts. Boys wear plain white tee shirt, black leggings or sweatpants and black ballet shoes.
Ballet: Girls wear plain black leotard, pink footed tights and pink ballet shoes. No skirts. Boys wear plain white shirt, black leggings and black ballet shoes. Female ballet students 10 & up are permitted to wear fitted black shorts over their leotard and tights.
Nurturing Baby & Tiny Dancers: Babies wear a "onesie" - bare legs and no socks/shoes. Walking toddlers and preschoolers wear easy to move in clothing. Tap: Easy to move in clothing with oxford tap shoes.
Hip Hop/Breakin': Tee or tank with shorts or sweats. No jeans or skirts. Clean, indoor sneakers!
Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary: Girls wear black leotard or tank with pink/black footless tights or leggings. Fitted shorts can be worn over leotard. Boys wear black or white tee shirt with black shorts, dance pants or sweats. Barefoot.
Musical Theatre: Black leotard, tee or tank, black jazz pants and black jazz shoes.
Irish Step Dance: Girls wear black leotard, tee or tank with black Soffee shorts, white bubble/poodle socks and Ghillies (Irish Levels I - III soft shoe classes) or Hard Shoes (Hard Shoe Irish class). Boys wear black tee, black jazz pants or black Soffee shorts, black jazz shoes (Irish I - III soft shoe class) or Hard Shoes (Hard Shoe Irish class). Highland Dance: Girls wear black tee, tank or leotard with black Soffee shorts, white knee socks and Ghillies. Boys wear black tee shirt, black Soffee shorts, white knee socks and Ghillies. Ballroom: Comfortable, easy to move in clothing. Ballroom dance shoes.
Kids Creating Music: Comfortable, easy to move in clothing. Barefoot.
BALLET – HAIR REQUIREMENTS & SUPPLIES Ballet students in Ballet I and above must wear hair in a bun, braid or twist at the back of the head (so instructor can see the neck). Ballet students in Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet must also have hair neatly pulled back and off the neck but a ponytail is acceptable. If your child is coming straight from school, please send in a labeled zip lock bag which contains a small brush, hair elastics, barrettes and bobby pins. Bun covers are also very helpful. We will keep these supplies at the studio and help students with their hair once they arrive. The TINY ACORN in Waterbury carries Capezio dance attire, shoes and accessories. Conveniently located at 70 S. Main Street (directly in front of the Village Market). 802-244-6663. Owner, Sally Dain.
CHANGE OF INFORMATION Please notify us immediately if there are any changes to your contact information so we can keep all records and emergency contact information up to date. You can email us or drop us a note in the tuition payment box.
CLASS ATTENDANCE Please notify us via email or phone if your child will be absent for class. For safety purposes, we always account for all children. Regular attendance at class is very important. It is difficult for the rest of the class when students are absent, especially when the class is working on choreography. Excessive absenteeism may result in removal from the class.
CONCERNS Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We are always available for you via phone, email or in-person.
FOOD & DRINK No gum, candy, food or drinks (except water) are allowed on the studio floor. Students may consume food and drinks in the waiting room only. Students must be respectful of the studio and clean up after themselves. Students who come to class straight from school should bring a healthy, energy providing snack to consume before class.
LOST AND FOUND Please clearly label all dance shoes and attire. There is a lost and found receptacle in the dressing room. Please check this regularly for belongings left at the studio.
OBSERVING CLASS Classes may be observed through the windows in the waiting rooms. There will be special observation days when family and friends will be invited to observe class in the studio.
RECITAL COSTUMES Costumes are ordered through several professional costumes companies and because we do not “mark-up” our costumes they must be ordered no later than December 15th to get the best pricing available. Students will be measured for costumes in the fall. Costumes start arriving in March. If a student joins a class after costumes have been ordered, he/she will have to pay the full current price for that costume plus shipping.
SHOE & ATTIRE RECYCLE Please send in any dance shoes or attire that your child has outgrown. We have a recycle box at the studio. Also, if you are in need of shoes or attire for your child, let us know and we can check the box.
STUDIO CLOSING If the studio is closed due to inclement weather or an emergency, there will be a message on the studio phone and the website. We DO NOT automatically close the studio if Waterbury area schools are closed, so please check. We try to schedule make-up classes when we close the studio. These classes are not always scheduled on the same day/time as the regularly scheduled class. STUDIO RULES No gum chewing, foul language or any behavior which is deemed inappropriate or unacceptable. Students must be positive participants in class at all times and kind to one another. GMPA does not refund tuition when a student is removed for unacceptable conduct. Please review “Student Manners” with your child.
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
Early Release Days: Classes are still held on Early Release Days (unless the studio is noted as closed on the schedule).
Off-Site Classes: For 3:00 or 3:15pm classes on-site at TBPS, students from TBPS will be supervised in the gymnasium from dismissal time until class starts. Students at WES in Hip Hop I on Friday will also be supervised from dismissal time until class starts at 3:00pm.
Bus Transportation to the Studio: TBPS, CBMS, HUMS, HUHS, and Moretown Elementary School students can take the bus directly from school to the studio. They will be met at the bus and walked across the street to the studio. |
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