CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

YOUTH DANCE AND YOGA CLASSES

Tiny Dancers (age 2)

Dance to learn while learning to dance!  This parent/child class creates a fun and enriching environment for children to explore dance concepts and musical awareness.

Creative Ballet (age 3)

Introduces 3 year-old children to the foundations of ballet using basic technique and creative movement exercises.  This class will allow children to begin discovering the connection between their mind and body.  Children develop confidence, creativity, and a love for dance while practicing focus, musicality, rhythm, coordination, listening, and terminology.

Creative Dance I (age 3) & II (age 4/5)

With teacher led activities, this fun yet structured class introduces children to the art of dance.  Students will be able to explore movement within the age appropriate creative structure of this class while gaining confidence and body awareness.  Parents return 10 minutes before the end of class for parachute fun and group relaxation/meditation.

Pre-Primary Ballet (age 4/5) & Primary Ballet (age 5/6)

Children study the basic fundamentals of ballet technique and learn terminology in a positive, creative, and joyful atmosphere.  This class introduces a little more structure and discipline to the young dancer to help build a strong foundation for the future progression in the study of ballet.  Note:  5 year-olds without prior dance experience are encouraged to take Pre-Primary Ballet first.

Kindercombo Hip Hop & Jazz (age 5/6)

Introduces 5 and 6 year-olds to hip hop and jazz.  This class will introduce technique, dance vocabulary and concepts at an age appropriate level to prepare students for future participation in any type of structured dance class.   

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.  

Irish Step

This class focuses on traditional and original performance material in Irish step and ceilidh (social) dancing. Each class will include thorough warm-up and technique exercises, followed by Jig and Reel steps.

Jazz

A fusion of contemporary dancing and classical technique, students will learn jazz terminology and movement styles with an emphasis on proper execution of body isolations, rhythms and style.

Lyrical Modern Jazz

A fluid culmination of jazz, ballet and modern.  The range of motion used is endless and creative and draws on each student’s personal expression. 

Musical Theater

Learn to sing, dance, and act all at once!  Children’s class will perform 'Charlotte’s Web' in March and Jr/Sr class will perform the musical ‘Grease’ at our May recital.  

Hip Hop

Learn the hippest moves to the latest sounds in rap, R & B and pop. All classes are taught with age appropriate music and choreography.

African Dance

Learn the traditional dance moves and rhythms of West Africa.  Because African dance is a story of life mimicking the way we flow with the movements day to day, students will be taught to understand the communication between the drums and the movements.  This class has live drumming….bring water and a smile!

Dance Team - Hip Hop & Jazz

Dance Team is a great opportunity to improve your performance skills! We will concentrate on learning and perfecting choreography, as well as work on stage presence and expression, technique and unity with our ultimate goal of competing against other dance teams in the state.

Family Yoga

Parents and children stretch, strengthen, breathe, relax in playful ways with music, stories and movement. Yoga fun to take home!

Creative Yoga

Introduces children to yoga in a joyful and creative way with music, stories and movement. 

Yoga Kids

Introduces children to the benefits of yoga with age appropriate storytelling, music and creative arts.  Students will stretch, strengthen, relax and have fun!

ADULT DANCE, YOGA & FITNESS CLASSES

Gentle Yoga
Traditional hatha yoga that combines restorative postures with strength building postures.  Students may modify or intensify their practice according to their ability and with the assistance of the teacher.

Yoga Flow

Gentle to moderate paced class with attention to breath, postural alignment, stretching and strengthening.

Yoga Core

Deep stretching and core strengthening class.

Vinyasa Yoga

A yoga workout with a vigorous flow of yoga postures. Previous yoga experience necessary.

Mat Pilates

Strengthen your core with a series of mat exercises to develop strength, flexibility, body alignment and coordination.

Body Conditioning

Strengthen and tone your body in this group circuit training class set to hip music.  Class incorporates free weights, bosu ball, bands and exercise ball to give you optimum body conditioning exercises. 

African Dance

Learn the traditional dance moves and rhythms of West Africa.  Because African dance is a story of life mimicking the way we flow with the movements day to day, students will be taught to understand the communication between the drums and the movements.  This high energy class has live drumming and is a full on workout. 

Zumba!

Ditch the workout and join the party!  Zumba is a Latin inspired dance workout class with 60 minutes of straight cardio dance routines to the hottest sounds in Latin and pop music. Learn to Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha and more.  No prior dance experience necessary! 

Hip Hop

Learn the hippest moves to the latest sounds in rap, R & B and pop. This is also a great cardio workout class!

Lyrical Modern Jazz

A fluid culmination of jazz, ballet and modern.  The range of motion used is endless and creative and draws on each student’s personal expression.

CLASS RATES & TUITION

ADULT CLASS RATES

Drop-In

$12 per class.

Punch Cards

10-Class Punch Card for $100.

1 hour class = 1 punch ($10)

1.5 hour class = 1.25 punch ($12.50)

Can be used at any of the following classes:

Adult Yoga, Pilates, Body Conditioning, Hip Hop, Lyrical Modern Jazz, Zumba, African or Family Yoga.

 *No need to register for the classes listed above; simply come to the classes you want, when you want.

Unlimited Adult Classes

Month-to-Month:    $80

3-Month Contract:  $75 per month

6-Month Contract:  $70 per month

1-Year Contract:    $65 per month. 

*Please note that fees are pro-rated when the studio closes on break. 

TUITION FOR YOUTH DANCE AND YOGA CLASSES

• Tuition is due on the 1st of each month.  There is a late fee of $5 for all payments received after the due date.  If tuition is overdue by more than 14 days, student will not be allowed to attend class until payment is made. 

• Payments can be made securely via automatic debit (credit card, debit card, or bank account) or you can pay each month by check/cash (there is a secure tuition payment box located on the wall near the front desk).  There is a $20 fee for bounced checks.   

• Tuition remains the same regardless of the number of weeks in a month or holidays.

• Tuition is non-refundable, non-transferable between students, and not credited due to missed or dropped classes (unless 30 days notice is given).  However, dancers are permitted to transfer from one class to another without fees.

• One Studio will refund 100% of tuition before the second class less a $15 administrative fee.  After the second class, students wishing to drop a class must give 30 days written notice on our “Discontinuation Form.”    

• Registration Fee is $15 per year, per student or $25 per family.  Upon registration, each student receives a black One Studio tee shirt which can be worn as part of the attire requirements for all classes except ballet.     

• One Studio Dance and Yoga is committed to providing opportunities to all children regardless of economic status.  Tuition assistance and payment plans are always available when needed.  Please contact Laurie Flaherty or Indy Ewald if you are in need of financial assistance.

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.

ATTIRE:

Proper dance attire is required for all dance classes. This enables the teacher to properly observe the student’s body movements for correct form and technique. Hair must be neatly pulled off the face in all classes and long hair must be neatly tied back. No jewelry except stud earrings.  Leotards for ballet or jazz must be plain black only – no sequins,  decals, embroidery or attached skirts.  Dance shoes should only be worn inside the studio. 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) Comfortable, easy to move in clothing or any color leotard with footless tights. Barefoot or ballet shoes. 

(Boys) Comfortable, easy to move in clothing.  Barefoot or ballet shoes.

Ballet (includes Tiny Dancer Ballet, Creative Ballet & Pre-Primary Ballet)

(Girls) Plain black leotard (no attached skirts), pink tights and pink ballet shoes.  Black or pink ballet skirt is optional. Female students age 10 & up are permitted to wear black shorts over their leotard and tights, black ballet shrugs, and black sheer tops (over/under their leotards).    

(Boys) Plain black tee or One Studio black tee with black shorts or leggings and black ballet shoes.     

Kindercombo (Hip Hop/Jazz)

(Girls) Plain black leotard, solid black tee or One Studio black tee with black jazz pants and black jazz shoes or clean, black indoor sneakers. 

(Boys) Solid black tee, One Studio black tee, black jazz pants/sweats, black jazz shoes or clean, black indoor sneakers.

Musical Theater 

(Girls) Plain black leotard, solid black tee/tank or One Studio black tee with black jazz pants and black jazz shoes. 

(Boys) Solid black tee, One Studio black tee, black jazz pants/sweats and black jazz shoes.

Youth Yoga

(Boys & Girls) Comfortable, easy to move in clothing.

Lyrical Modern Jazz

(Girls) Plain black leotard, solid black tee/tank or One Studio black tee with black jazz pants or black/pink tights & black shorts.  Barefoot or “Footundeez”

(Boys) Solid black tee, One Studio black tee, black jazz pants and barefoot.

Irish Step

(Girls) Plain black leotard, solid black tee/tank, or One Studio black tee with black jazz shorts or skort.  Girls in Irish Step I (ages 6-9) wear black jazz shoes & girls in Irish Step II (ages 10-17) wear black Capezio Irish Step shoes. 

(Boys) solid black tee or black One Studio tee with black shorts and black jazz shoes.  

*Note:  For Irish Step II, shoes should be ordered at the Tiny Acorn in Waterbury (244- 6663). 

Hip Hop

(Boys & Girls) Appropriate, easy to move in clothing -no jeans or skirts.  Clean sneakers only!

African Dance

(Boys & Girls) Appropriate, easy to move in clothing -no jeans or skirts.  Barefoot.

Yoga, Pilates, Body Conditioning, Zumba & Teen/Adult Dance

Comfortable, easy to move in clothing. Only clean, indoor shoes or sneakers are permitted in the studio for classes requiring footwear (Hip Hop, Zumba, Ballroom, Salsa and Body Conditioning). 

BALLET – HAIR REQUIREMENTS & SUPPLIES

Ballet students age 6 & up must wear hair in a bun, braid or twist at the back of the head (so instructor can see the neck).  Ballet students age 3-5 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.

CALENDAR
Please keep the studio calendar posted and note closings.  We are not automatically closed when schools are closed. 

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.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Student progress reports will be sent home in January and in June.  June progress reports will also include class recommendations for the following year.

RECITAL/PERFORMANCES

There will be a March performance of Charlotte’s Web at Thatcher Brook Elementary school (performed by Kids Musical Theater).  Admission to this performance is by donation only and all proceeds will go to Thatcher Brook Elementary School.  The all school dance recital is on May 16th at Harwood Union High School.  There will be two performances, an afternoon and an evening show, and students will be assigned a performance time.  Some of the older students will perform in both shows.  At both shows, the 2nd half of the performance will be the musical ‘Grease’ performed by the Jr/Sr Musical Theater class.  Each family receives 2 free recital tickets.  Additional tickets can be purchased in advance ($8) or at the door ($10) if available.  Detailed recital information will be sent home in March.

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 January 7th to get the best pricing available.  Students will be measured for costumes in December and costumes will arrive in April.  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 will schedule make-ups when we close the studio.   

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.  One Studio does not refund tuition when a student is removed for unacceptable conduct.  Please review “Student Manners” with your child.

THATCHER BROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL INFORMATION

Early Release Days:

Classes are still held on Early Release Days (unless the studio is noted as closed on the schedule).  

On-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 (Children’s Room Director, Anne Latulippe will be the Tuesday supervisor and instructor, Taryn Noelle, will be the Thursday supervisor).  Please note that students enrolled in Jr/Sr Musical Theater on Thursdays from 4:15-5:30pm are not permitted to wait at TBPS or on school grounds until class starts at 4:15pm.   

Students Walking from School to the Studio:

Students from TBPS who are registered for after school classes will be walked from TBPS to the studio by Laurie Flaherty, Indy Ewald or Taryn Noelle.  If your child is walking with us from TBPS, please let us know and please notify Faith in the office at TBPS.     

BALLET & CREATIVE DANCE CLASSES AT “MAD MOVES” IN WAITSFIELD

Through One Studio, Ballet Instructor, Laura Goodman will be offering classes on Thursdays at Mad Moves, located at 51 Dougway Road in Waitsfield.  Below are the class listings: 

• Pre-Primary Ballet (age 4/5), Thursday, 1:15-2:00pm
• Primary Ballet (age 5/6), Thursday, 3:30-4:30pm
• Ballet I (age 6/7), Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm

*Note:  5 year-olds without prior dance experience should enroll in Pre-Primary Ballet.  6 Year-olds enrolled in Ballet I must have at least one prior year of ballet.