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| Visitors' Weeks For the benefit of the students, classes are generally closed to viewing except for Visitor Participation Week. Two weeks during the year, one visitor per student will be allowed to come into the studio during class time. Other visitors will need to stay at home or wait in the waiting room during this time. Visitors will get to participate in the class with the student. It is a really fun experience for everyone! |
| Christmas Program -Dec. 5 The performance is not mandatory, but is highly recommended as it gives students more time on stage to get used to an audience and helps them get ready for recital. The show, held at South Middle School, is very informal. Costuming is very basic. Students wear their class attire. We let you borrow some costume extras. The kids have a great time! There will be a sign up sheet at the counter several weeks before the show. Please sign up as early as possible so we can have plenty of time to get costumes together. Students must maintain good attendance in order to learn techniques and the routines for the show. When programs are coming up, students should expect to attend the last regular class and rehearsal (end-of-the-year show) in order to perform. |
| Recital -June 10 Each dance year culminates in a recital. The themed-event features beautiful costumes, professional lighting and sound, and is always a big hit! Our show will be held at the Henderson Fine Arts Center. More information will be given out in April regarding t-shirts, tickets, videos, pictures, rehearsals, etc. We like to order costumes early to get them in time for any alterations that might be needed and for pictures. Costumes must be paid for by Thursday, January 7, 2010 to get in on the bulk order. Costumes are expected to cost $55-70 for child sizes and $55-75 for adult sizes. If you miss the costume deadline, a special order can be made for an additional $20.00. Once a student has purchased a costume, it is expected that he/she will be in the show. Many times our dances include partner sections or color blocking with costumes. To have someone drop out after the planning has been done, can mess up the whole routine. That, of course, is terribly unfair to the others in the class. Before letting your child drop out of recital, please talk to him/her about the importance of honoring a commitment. Two other important recital notes: 1. Rehearsal is mandatory to perform in the show. 2. All students, regardless of age, are expected to stay backstage during the entire show while parents are asked to stay in the audience. |
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| Dress Code If you missed the in-studio registration, you will have the opportunity to order dancewear and shoes the first couple of weeks of class. Students without leotard, tights, and shoes can just wear shorts, t-shirt, and bare feet to start. Dress Code for Students With the exception of students who are trying out class for the first time, all students are expected to follow the dress code. Students without the proper attire/shoes/hairstyle, etc. may be asked to sit out for the day. Repeated occurrences may result in dismissal. Girls’ Requirements Solid black (*Plain) TANK-style leotard (no skirt attached), Solid ballet pink (*Plain) tights(no shiny/shimmer tights), Appropriate shoes for class, Hair will be worn in a bun with headband or clips holding back short pieces of hair or bangs. Hair must be fixed prior to coming into class. Jewelry – stud earrings are allowed. No other jewelry may be worn. Girls’ Optional Items Solid black (*Plain) ballet skirt may be worn to Creative Movement or Ballet. Solid black (*Plain) pants may be worn to Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, or tumbling. No shorts/gauchos. Boys Requirements *Plain, white t-shirt (well-fitting with no writing or decoration, tucked-in), *plain black sweatpants or dance pants (no stripes, writing), No shorts. Hair will be worn neat and not longer than the collar, appropriate shoes for class. No jewelry. *”Plain” means all attire should be free of bows/ribbons, glitter, flowers, hearts, stripes, writing, etc. Shoe Requirements Required for Tumbling - L111 in black for boys and girls or identical style Required for Creative Movement and Ballet (all ages) Rev. Stretch Ballet #150 (no ties) Pink for girls, #151 Black for boys Required for Jazz/Hip Hop (all students) Rev. Stretch Jazz boot #651 or identical style Required for Tap (Beg. girls) –Revolution U- shell tap#821 in black or identical style Required for Tap (All boys, int. girls) Revolution Stretch tap boot #531 or identical style (Updated Aug. 17,09) |
| Teachers’/ Helpers’ Dress Code Teachers and helpers will wear a *plain, solid black leotard (any style)with black pants or black skirt and pink tights. In addition, teachers and helpers may wear a Dance Factory staff top or solid black, close-fitting knit shirt. Jazz shoes are most comfortable when dancing back-to-back classes. Jewelry – No dangling earrings or long necklaces. Hair in a bun. |