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    2009 Fall Schedule  
    2009 Policies and Procedures
    2009 Tuition schedule
    2009 Registration Form


Description of class levels;

Creative Movement- Ages 2-3. A combo class of all forms of dance and movements. This class teaches toddlers rhythms, How to follow directions in a fun nurturing environment, using movement, music and games. Allowing the children to be creative, and expressive, helps them to enjoy a classroom environment while working on basic motor skills.


First Steps-
ages 3-5 A combo class of either Ballet/Tap, or Ballet/Jazz. Learning about rhythms, basic movements, positions, and developmental motor skills. This allows the children to be creative, yet still learn the structure of  being in class.

Fundamentals- Forming the ground work, learning the the foundation and vocabulary needed to develop in their dancing.

F-1- Approximate ages 5-7 no previous dance experience to 2 years experience. Children may be moved to F-2  with teachers approval only.
F-2-  Approximate ages 6-7. Must have previous Ballet training, good attention span. This is  faster paced class.

Development- fundamentals learned are now being developed so they can grow to reach full potential.

D-1 - Approximate ages 8-12 This is a beginner level for this age group, classes are slower paced so children can learn proper technique, and develops strength and balance.
D-2- Approximate ages 8-12. Must have previous dance experience, good balance, understanding of transitions between movement, and a stronger sense of center. This is an intermediate pace for this level.
D-3-  Approximate ages 10-13. This is an intermediate/advanced pace for this age group. Student must have previous dance experience,  understanding of transition of movement, strength and center, a good focus and skill set.

Proficiency- Becoming an accomplished, developed dancer, with a great understanding of the fundamentals, dancing with confidence, execution and poise.

P-1- Approximate ages 14+ This is a beginner / intermediate paced class for this age group. Students must have good understanding of center, Balance, and control.
P-2- This is an intermediate / advanced paced class. Students are expected to pick up combinations quickly, demonstrate body awareness, a strong sense of center, and strength.

***Please note, the ages are just a guide line for classes, children may be in different levels for different styles of dance. Your child will be put in a class based on skill set and potential....not age.***

 
 

 

Crawl…..Walk…..Dance!!!!

Policies and Procedures

The following information is provided to give you a better understanding of our policies and procedures. Your signature on the registration form indicates your understanding and acceptance of these policies. We will continue to grow with your positive input and suggestions and please know that they are always welcome.

 

  1. DRESS CODE- Students must adhere to dress code, and will be given one red warning ticket. If second offense occurs student will be dismissed from class, and parents will be notified immediately.

A.   All students are required to adhere to the dress code. There are NO exceptions.

B.    Leotards of any color MUST be worn for every class.

C.  Tights are REQUIRED for sanitary reasons. We recommend footed tights with shoes to prevent hot itchy feet, and blisters. (Footless or stirrups are o.k. for modern and lyrical.)

D.   Hair MUST be pulled back and secured off the face. Hair MUST be in bun for all classes except Hip Hop. If a child has another class after Hip Hop they must wear their hair in a bun as not to be tardy for their next class.

E.    Shoes appropriate to class are REQUIRED:

Ballet – (First steps-D-2) Leos or BLOCH brand full soled Ballet shoes, (D-3-P-2) Fuzi canvas ballet shoes, any colored leotard, and pink tights

Tap- (Levels; First Steps – F-2) Leos or BLOCH brand Tan Mary Jane’s with buckles (no laces) (Levels; D-1 -P-2) Leos Giordano Black Lace Up, any color leotard, tan tights

Jazz- Leos or BLOCH brand Tan slip on jazz shoes (no laces), any color leotard, and tan tights

Hip Hop- Black Hip Hop sneakers, leotard, and tights no exceptions. You may wear clothes on top, No Leo and tights….NO CLASS!!

Lyrical, Contemporary , Modern, - no shoes or slip on lyrical shoes, any color leotard, tan tights. NO LEO and TIGHTS…NO CLASS

Musical Theatre- Jazz or Ballet shoes- street clothes may be worn.

Tumbling- Leotard and tights or gymnastics Shorty unitard may be worn. Bare feet, and Hair in a Pony Tail.

 

  1. ETIQUETTE

A.   Students are expected to maintain low voices in waiting areas and restrooms and NO talking in class except inquiries to the teacher. A teacher may remove a student or ask them to sit the remainder of class for misbehavior after 2 warnings.

B.    Students may not eat or chew gum in class. NO FOOD or DRINKS allowed in the studios!!! Students may bring water in non breakable, sealed bottles into class.

C.   Students- do not bring valuables to the studio. Dance Evolutions is not responsible or liable for any lost or stolen items.

D.   Students should NEVER wear dance shoes outside the studio and should only wear dance clothing outside the studio with some type of cover up.

E.    Students WILL NOT be allowed to wait outside the studio to be picked up. A parent MUST come inside to pick up their child, or call up for them to come down.

F.    ***** Students will be given 1 warning for improper hair, dress, or attitude. After first warning child will be sent out of class and a phone call to the parents will be made.*****

 

 

 

 

3. ATTENDANCE & MAKE UP CLASS

A.   Students are expected to take all the classes in which they are enrolled.

B.    If you are absent or know you will be absent, it is your responsibility to call the school and report the absence.

C.   Any classes missed, may be made up in the same level or lower level, by the end of the session.No refunds or credits are given for missed classes.

D.   Tardy students may only be admitted at the consent of the instructor. Students later than 15 minutes from the start time of the class may be asked to sit and observe the remainder of class. For safety reasons, the first fifteen minutes of class are the most important for proper warm up.

 

 

  1. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL You are responsible for payment of all classes your student(s) are enrolled in until we are notified in writing. * Missed lessons cannot be used in place of payment. No adjustment or credit will be given for missed classes.*If your child is absent more than two consecutive times without correspondence, he/she may lose their spot in that particular class. During recital season if your child misses 2 consecutive classes, they will be choreographed out of the section missed unless a private lesson is scheduled.

 

  1. TEMPORARY DROP-OUTS We are responsible to give continued training to all the children who attend class. We cannot hold back the entire class for a student that drops out temporarily. The student will be placed in an appropriate class upon return. If the student would like to return to the original class (providing there is still room in the class), private lessons may be required.

 

  1. DROP/CHANGE CLASSES A $5.00 service charge fee will be automatically applied to your account if the student(s) decide to drop or change a class after initial enrollment. This fee will be waived ONLY if the drop or change comes at the request of an instructor or director.

 

7. CLASS OBSERVATION Parents are not allowed to sit in during classes. They may view the classes through our big beautiful observation windows, or closed circuit T.V.  This allows the student to learn without distraction.

 

      8. HOLIDAYS & EVENTS

A.   Specific Dates will be posted and e-mails will be sent prior to holiday breaks and up coming events. Our School year begins September 1st and ends the 3rd week of June, after the Production is over.

B.    Parents and students agree to take responsibility upon them to look and ask DANCE EVOLUTIONS personnel for the most current times, schedules, teachers, dates and events. Parents agree to ask their children for any DANCE EVOLUTIONS notes or handouts.

 

  1. RETURNED CHECKS A $25 service charge fee will automatically be applied to your account for checks returned to us by the bank. Returned checks cannot be re-deposited. After 2 returned checks you may only pay tuition by credit card or cash.

 

 

10. ADVERTISING & PROMOTION Photos, videos, film, or audio recordings taken during

      DANCE EVOLUTIONS participating events, become the property of DANCE   

      EVOLUTIONS, and DANCE EVOLUTIONS reserves the right to use those items for

      marketing and publicity purposes. Your signature on the registration form indicates

      your understanding and acceptance of this policy.

 

  1. DANCE EVOLUTIONS Provides services with out discrimination of race, sex, origin or   

color but at its sole discretions may refuse service to an individual under Florida State and federal laws.

 

12. INSURANCE Dance Evolutions does not carry medical insurance for students. It is

      required that all dance students be covered by their own families insurance policies,    

      and if injuries occur it is understood that the students own policy is the only source of  

      reimbursement. Students and parents understand that the risk of injury from activities   

      involved in this program is significant, and will not hold DANCE EVOLUTIONS Staff,      

      officers, other participants, owners, and leasers of the premises liable with respect to   

       any injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person, or property, weather arising   

 from negligence of the student or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.      Your signing of the registration form indicates your understanding and acceptance of this policy.

 

13. REGISTRATION FEE The REGISTRATION FEE is $35 non refundable for the first student and

$30 non refundable for each additional child. This fee is per school session. 2nd consecutive year (meaning no interruption in classes) returning students pay $17.50, returning 3rd year no registration fee will apply(all discounted registration fees are only for children with uninterrupted education from Dance Evolutions). Reduction rates in registration fees only apply if there is a break in membership of no more than 2 months.

 

14. PAYMENTS Enrollment and the tuition fee are for the ENTIRE SCHOOL SESSION from the

      date of registration until the date of the recital unless otherwise requested and agreed upon in writing by the director of DANCE EVOLUTIONS.  Payments are due on the 1st of every month. A $20.00 late fee will be added after the 5th of each calendar month. Please sign up for auto pay, mail your payment, or drop off payment(s) when your child comes to class before or on the 5th. We do not send bills. Statements are sent out only when your account is past due. You are responsible for payment of all classes in which your student(s) are enrolled (even if absent from class) until Dance Evolutions receives written notice of withdrawal. .  Students will be sent out of class to call home for tuition payments after the 5th, and will not be allowed to participate in class.

 

You are paying for approximately 40 weeks of instruction, broken down into monthly installments. You also have the option of a discounted rate for semester tuition.  

 

 

 

 

15. MINIMUM CLASS SIZE is 6 active students consistently. Any fewer students may result in  

                                                       a schedule change.

 

Students must be supervised at all times. Please do not allow young children in the bathrooms alone. Please be courteous if you have a young child and don’t allow them to run in the hallways. Volumes must be kept low to minimize distraction to the children in class and the parents watching outside of class.

Dance bags must be either brought into the studio with your child or stored on the shelves provided, NOT in the middle of the hallways.

 

 

 

 

 16. End of the Year Production- Our end of the year production will be the 3rd weekend in June.  Please mark your calendars now. Your child must be able to perform in all shows and rehearsals or the child will NOT be able to perform in our production. It is not fair to their peers to rearrange the whole number for absences. We will go to the theatre the Wed. before. We will not be taking any new students after February. There is a costume fee of $65.00 per class. Costumes have to be ordered during the Thanksgiving holiday to ensure on time delivery. Everyone is having recitals at this time, and costume orders get backed up. Costumes must be paid for in full by the Saturday before Thanksgiving break or they will not be ordered. Your child must have shoes and tights selected for each class by the studio director which will be given out after Christmas each year. You will be given a recital packet after winter break, which explains hair, make up, tights and shoes, rehearsal and show dates and times, ticket, picture, and video information. Children are required to be at tech and dress rehearsals to perform in the show, unless permission has been given by the director. Attendance is crucial to have the quality productions that we provide. You are responsible for your own costumes, alterations, shoes, tights, hair and makeup. If your child does not adhere to the policies and procedures given in the production packets, Dance Evolutions reserves the right to withhold your child from performing. Dance Evolutions is committed to offering you the most professional experience in dance performance.  Our staff is professional and caring with your children, and we ask the same respect from you.  We only have your child’s best interests at heart, and want to make sure you get the most out of your experience with us. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with your families. We look forward to another fantastic year at Dance Evolutions! Our End of the year production will be A night at the Oscars!

 

crawl…..Walk…..Dance!!!!

40349 US 19 N. Suite #402, Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689

(727) 938-9008

 

Thank you for choosing Dance Evolutions Inc!

 

 

Semester 1: Sept 2nd- Winter Break / Semester 2: January - Recital

Classes per week              Semester Rate                 Monthly Rate

1class per week                 $225 per semester          $50

2 classes per week            $395 per semester          $85

3 classes per week            $615 per semester          $130

4 classes per week            $835 per semester          $175

Unlimited classes 5+          $925 per semester          $200

 

Take advantage of our “family cap” of $250.00 per month and the whole family dances….unlimited!!

 

Tuition is based on 40 weeks per year, broken down into monthly installments.  We understand that families like to travel when the kids are out of school, so Dance Evolutions follows the Pinellas County school system schedule regarding closures for holidays & spring break.  We announce closings in advance but if there is any question about whether or not we are open please call, 727-938-9008.

 

Tuition is due on the 1st of each month and will be late after the 5th. A $20.00 Late fee will be added to your account on the 6th, No exceptions! If the 5th is on Sunday or Holiday, your payment is due on the last business day before. You may mail, drop through the door, or sign up for auto pay to alleviate late fees.

 

 

 

***There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee

the 1st year at the beginning of Semester 1, the second year is $17.50, the 3rd year is no registration fee, the discounted rates only apply if years danced are consecutive.***

 

 

We give you credit for referrals!!

 


 

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