Thank you for making the dance program such a success! I loved every minute of last year and am very excited to spend another year dancing at Holy Rosary! I will continue to post information regarding classes and perfomances on the blog in order to better keep you informed. I will also send monthly e-mail updates.
The recital is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 so you may want to mark your calendar now. As in the past, the recital is free of charge and all guests are welcome.
Registration ends on August 31 this year and classes will begin on Monday, Sept. 9 and/or Thursday, September 12. Some of the classes are already full.
Please note your dancer's day and time on the schedule below based on her grade level. Also, please be sure to read the following information carefully.
Schedule
Monday
3:45-4:30 Kindergarten
4:30-5:30 1st Grade
5:30-6:30 2nd Grade
Thursday
3:45-4:30 Pre-school
4:30-5:30 3rd and 4th
5:30-6:30 5th and Middle School
Dance Program Information 2013-2014
Class Information: Dance instruction will be offered one hour weekly. Students will receive instruction on basic and intermediate technique in the disciplines of Ballet, Jazz, and Tap in a fun setting. Students will also learn correct terminology. All classes will begin with stretching and warm-up activities. Your child’s class will be on either Monday or Thursday. No guarantee can be made that your child’s class will be scheduled on a preferred day.
Cost: The cost for one hour of weekly instruction is $25 a month. A $25 registration fee will be required with the first month’s payment. Payment may be made by check or cash and should be placed in an envelope labeled with your child's name. Checks should be made payable to Emily Miller. A $30 fee for returned checks will be charged. If a check is returned, payments must then be made in cash.
Payment options:
1. A $25 flat tuition rate is due the first class of each month (late fee of $5 will be added if paid second week/student will not be admitted to class that month if not paid by third week). Fees will not be refunded for dancer’s absence.
2. Pay for the year in full $225 (8 months + registration)/Partial fee (4 months) will be refunded if dancer leaves the program before the Christmas break. After the Christmas break, any fees paid in full will not be refunded upon leaving the program.
Dress Code: Dancers should wear leotards and tights to dance class. This allows for greater movement and allows me to observe their body placement and use of correct technique. No specific color will be required, but please keep it conservative to help avoid distraction in class. Younger students may have skirts attached to leotards, but please no large tutus or costumes.
Older students may also wear dance shorts, Soffee type shorts or yoga pants over leotards. Again, please keep colors conservative. Jeans may not be worn.
Hair should be pulled up in a pony tail and away from the face.
Boys may wear athletic shorts (no mesh) and plain t-shirts for all styles of dance. All boys should wear black tap shoes, black ballet shoes, and black jazz shoes.
See the sidebar for more information regarding shoes.
Performance: Recital date is Saturday, May 10.
Costumes: All students will need to purchase one costume for the recital. The costume will come with two styles of skirt/and or pants to change looks for dances. The costume fee is $75 for all students. This fee is due on/by December 6. Students will be measured for costumes before the Christmas break and costumes will be ordered in early January to ensure delivery by recital time.
Facility/Etiquette: Classes will be held in the parlor. No food or drink will be permitted. Students may keep water bottles in the hallway outside the door and use the water fountain for drink breaks. Parents/siblings may wait in the hallway, but noise must be kept to a minimum. Siblings must be supervised at all times and may not run in the hallways. Students coming from aftercare will be escorted to and from their assigned aftercare room.
Attendance: We will be working on performance pieces while developing technique. Attendance is important, because just like a sports team, dancers work together when performing.
Class Location/Cancellation Policy: Because we are using the school facility, classes will not be held on days when school is not in session. Classes will also be cancelled if school is cancelled for inclement weather. You will be notified if classes need to be moved or cancelled for any other reason.
Thank you for your support!
I look forward to a wonderful year of dancing!
~Emily Miller
