Dance Class Schedule

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1 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1: Dance Class Schedule Classes Begin Tuesday, September 4th Register online at or by phone, , or in person at the Energy Center at the Weymouth Club. Classes open to Members & Non-Members. Ages 2.5 Adult. Schedule is Subject to change. Director: Elizabeth Jones (781) Finnell Dr. Weymouth, MA Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Discovery Dance Ages :00-10:00 10:00-11:00 11:00-12:00 Discovery Dance Ages :00-10:00 10:00-11:00 11:00-12:00 12:00-1:00 9:00-10:00 10:00-11:00 11:00-12:00 Intro to Acro Ages :15-1:00pm 1:30 2:00 1:00-2:00 Intermendiate Acro Ages :00-2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 Irish Step 4:00-5:00 Irish Step 5:00-6:00 6:00-7:00 7:00-7:45 Lyrical/ Contemporary 7:45-8:30 Private Lessons 3:00-4:30 Miss Elizabeth Jr Choreography 4:30-6:30 Apprentice Choreography 6:30-8:30 Private Lesson 8:30-9:00pm Miss Amanda 4:00-5:00 Jazz 5:00-5:45 5:45-6:30 Musical Theater Ages :30-7:30 Jazz & Ages :30-8:30 Private Lesson 3:00-3:30 Miss Elizabeth 3:30-4:30 Mini Choreography 4:30-6:30 Apprentice/ Sr Technique 6:30-8:00 Apprentice / Sr Pointe 8:00-8:30 Private Lesson 3:00-3:45 Miss Elizabeth 3:45-4:45 Pre & Jazz 4:45-5:45 Pre 5:45-6:30 6:30-7:30 Jazz 7:30-8:15 Lyrical/ Contemporary Ages :15-9:00 Intro to Acro Ages 5-8 3:30-4:15 Studio2 Jr. Jazz/ 4:30-5:30 Acro 5:30-7:00 Sr Choreography 7:00-9:00 3:30-4:30 Boys ONLY Hip-Hop Ages :30-5:15 Hip-Hop 5:15-6:00 Hip-Hop 6:00-6:45 Hip-Hop 6:45-8:00 Hip Hop Ages :00-8:45 Intro to Acro Ages 5-8 3:30-4:15 Mini & Jr 4:30-5:30 Production Rehearsal 5:30-6:30 Apprentice & Sr Jazz, & Modern Technique 6:30-8:30 Private Lesson 3:30-4:00 Miss Kellie Intermediate Acro Ages :00-5:00 Private Lessons 5:00-8:00 Miss Kellie Downstairs Upstairs Ages Ages 5-8 BOYS Ages 5-10 Ages 7-12 Ages :30

2 Class Descriptions & Pricing Acro: (Ages 5-13) Acrobatics teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique. Students will learn such things as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance, & contortion tricks. Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength. Discovery Dance: (Ages 2.5-3) A 3 month themed session to introduce children to Creative Movement (Sep-Nov, Dec-Feb, Mar-May). Young dancers will expand their imaginations through movement and explore musicality, imagery and dance. A great introductory class for first time dancers. Each session will end with an informal performance in-studio for parents. *There will be no Spring recital performance for this class. Creative Movement I & Creative Movement II: ( & ) A combination class of pre-tap and pre-ballet. In Creative Movement I Dancers are introduced to the basics of each dance style through the use of imagery and creative song and dance. Creative Movement II reviews movements and exercises taught in Creative Movement I. This class also moves to more difficult steps to prepare the dancer for Kinder Combo which takes a more formal approach to. Kinder Combo: (Ages 5 7) A combination class of tap & ballet. Dancers continue their study of each form in a more focused but fun way. Proper ballet placement and positions are taught and more challenging tap steps are introduced. class etiquette is explored and dancers start to really concentrate on poise. sounds are expected to become clearer and articulated and repetition is used to ensure that proper sounds are being made. - training is widely recognized as the foundation for all other dance forms. It is characterized by light graceful movements that involve precise steps and gestures set in intricate flowing patterns. technique involves and challenges the entire body. Its discipline and intricacies stimulate the mind as well as the muscles. improves body posture & carriage, balance, muscle tone, endurance, strength, coordination and discipline. Jazz- Jazz dance is energy in motion, vibrant and allows the dancer s personality to shine. Jazz dance is an American form of dance that developed in the early 1900 s as both African and European people began to mix their dance traditions. Typically jazz dance is performed to the popular music of the time. This form of dance is energetic and fun. It consists of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. - dancing is based on the arrangement of steps that create their own musical sound and song. Dancers use special shoes equipped with metal taps on the bottom. The goal in tap dancing is to produce clear, clean sounds with various levels of tone. dancing is a vigorous form of dance and helps build the dancer s aerobic fitness, coordination, rhythm and muscle control. Hip Hop & Boys Hip Hop- Hip Hop dancing almost eludes definition and has become increasingly popular over the last two decades. This type of dance constantly evolves and welcomes innovation. Typically it refers to social or choreographed dance styles primarily performed to Hip Hop music. Hip Hop evolved from breakdancing and Hip Hop dancers often engage in friendly battles or competitions. Hip Hop is all about attitude and improvisation. Modern/Lyrical/Contemporary- Modern dance emerged as a rebellion to the structured strictness of and has recently been made popular by such shows as So You Think You Can Dance. Over the years its name has changed several times and has often been considered the hardest form of dance to name. Modern dancing uses the body as an instrument to express emotions in a free flowing interpretive style. Dancers concentrate on individual interpretation of the music or direction from the teacher rather than strict technique. Modern/Contemporary dance often has an artful contrast between moments of stillness and activity and the dancers are usually all doing different movements at the same time. Dancers dance barefoot. Musical Theatre- Musical theatre is a fusion of acting, dialogue, singing and dancing. It combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance to tell a story much like a play. Most musicals contain both solo and ensemble songs accompanied with choreography to portray the storyline. Performers who excel in musical theatre are considered Triple Threats because they are trained in acting, singing and dancing. Irish Step- Irish Step Dancing developed from traditional Irish dancing. It can be performed solo or by troupes. Dancers stiffen their upper bodies while performing quick intricate footwork. Two types of shoes are worn; hard shoes, which create sounds similar to tap shoes and soft shoes similar to ballet slippers. Younger, beginner dancers usually start out with the soft shoe. Monthly Tuition & Fees (Hours Dancing per Week) Members Non-Members.75 hours= $40.75 hour= $49 1 hour= $51 1 hour= $ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $ hour= $101 2 hours= $97 2 hours= $ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $153 3 hours=$139 3 hours=$ hours= $ hours= $ hours=$ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $205 4 hours=$183 4 hours=$ hours= $ hours= $ hours=$ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $257 5 hours=$227 5 hours= $ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $ hour= $ hours= $ hours= $309 6 hours=$271 6 hours= $ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $ hours= $348 Unlimited= $300 Unlimited= $360 1 time non-refundable Registration Fee of $30 per dancer. 10% Sibling Class Discount Unlimited Student pricing is per dancer. Unlimited tuition does not include private lessons. Private Lessons $60/ hour Must be booked through Director of Dance with Energy.

3 Guidelines & Policies The following guidelines and policies are implemented to ensure a smooth season with Dance with Energy. PLEASE READ EACH ONE CAREFULLY to understand what is expected from you and your dancer. We are excited about the dance season this year and look forward to working with you and your dancer! Dance Classes- Please arrive 5 mins before class so your dancer can use the restroom and put on the appropriate shoes and attire. Please check in at the Front Desk or Energy Center Desk. WC members, please scan in and non-members please provide the desk staff with your dancer s name and sign in. Please see Dress Code section below for required attire. Any late arrivals are asked to quietly enter the studio with appropriate shoes ALREADY ON and join the class. Dancers must be picked up promptly after class is dismissed. No students are allowed in the dance studio without a teacher. Please use the hallway areas to wait before your dancer s class begins. Parents may leave the building during Dance class if the child is 7 years or older. If your child is younger than 7, we ask that a parent/ guardian remain in the building. Attendance- Good attendance is imperative, as absences can hold back the entire class. If your dancer must miss a class, please call or the Director prior to the beginning of class. There are no refunds given for missed classes. If a student misses more than four classes from January through June, it is at the discretion of the teacher and director to decide if that student is allowed to participate in the annual recital. Tuition/Discounts- Tuition fees are due on the 1st of each month. Tuition fees are for the entire season (9.5 months) and do not vary for longer or shorter months or for absences or cancellations. June tuition will only be for half the month. The Weymouth Club requires an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) form for each dance student. Tuition will be automatically deducted from a designated account on the 1st of every month. EFT deductions are mandatory unless an exception has been granted by the Director of Dance with Energy. one credit/ card/ checking account can be put on file for monthly payments. The same card on file for Membership dues must be used for Dance tuition. Tuition is based on the number of hours per week a dancer takes class. There is a discount built in for dancers who take multiple classes, but no additional discount will be granted. Dance with Energy offers a 10% discount for siblings. The discount is given to 2 nd child. See schedule for tuition rates. Energy Center- For the safety of our dancers, we will no longer be able to provide transfers to and from the Energy Center before and after Dance Classes. The Energy Center staff will not be able to make these transfers as well. If your dancer is in the Energy Center before Dance class or going to the Energy Center after Dance class, they must be brought by a parent/ guardian. Dance with Energy & Weymouth Club Staff can not provide transfers between Dance Classes in any Dance Studio and the Energy Center. Classroom Behavior- Proper dance etiquette will be fully explained to all students and parents at the beginning of the dance season so expected class behavior is understood. General courteous, non-disrupted behavior is expected at all times in all dance classes. Students are expected to follow the rules of the studio and the teacher. If a student becomes disruptive, he/she may be asked to sit out of an exercise, the rest of the class, or may be asked to leave. Our teachers will give fair, age appropriate warnings to the students, and parents will be made aware of any problems immediately. Please, NO CELL PHONES, FOOD, DRINK or GUM allowed in the dance studios. Parent Observation- Parents may view their dancer s class on the TV located in the café. We ask that observance through the door in the hallways be kept to a minimum. This is a distraction to the dancers and can also crowd the hallway. There will be a parent watch day the last class before the December Vacation. Social Media It is the policy of Dance with Energy & Weymouth Club that the use of the Dance with Energy or Weymouth Club logo & unauthorized photos is strictly prohibited. All logos may only be used by authorized persons per Director of Dance. It is expected that all social media pages that use the name Dance with Energy & Weymouth Club should uphold the reputation in a reputable manner.

4 Student Placement- Students are placed in appropriate classes according to age, experience, and skill level. Students may be moved up or down a level, at the discretion of the teacher and/or the director, through the month of September to ensure proper placement. Dress Code- Dance with Energy follows a strict dress code for all classes and ages. Hair must always be neatly pulled back in a bun or pony tail. Students will be asked to leave and go change if not in the appropriate uniform or if hair is not up. Please refer to our dress code & online store information attached. General Cancellations - If you no longer wish for your dancer to participate in Dance with Energy, we require a 30 day written notice. Snow Cancellations- Please call the Energy Center Weather Hotline, (781) for cancellations due to weather. We do not always cancel classes when the schools do. If classes are cancelled once, dancers may attend another samelevel class that week or the following week to make-up the first cancelled classes. If classes are cancelled more than once, make-up classes will be posted as necessary. Vacation Closings- Dance with Energy generally follows the Weymouth public school vacation schedule. Vacation Closings are listed below and will also be in our monthly newsletters and on our website. Halloween Wednesday, October 31st Thanksgiving Vacation- Wednesday, November 21st Sunday, November 25th December Vacation Sunday, December 23rd Tuesday, January 1st (Classes resume Wednesday, January 2nd) February Vacation- Monday, February 18th Sunday, February 24th (Classes resume Feb. 25th) April Vacation- Monday, April 15th Sunday, April 21st (Classes resume April 22nd) Memorial Day Monday, May 27th In the News- Please make sure you read our monthly newsletter and check out the updates on our bulletin board located outside of Dance. Your dancer will be given a newsletter at the end of the first class every month. Please plan to be there for the last 5 minutes of the first class of every month to receive the newsletter. It will also be ed and posted on our website. Important information about our classes will be included such as dates to save, upcoming events, and other goodies! The newsletter is intended to keep all parents informed and is the Director s and teachers way of communicating with our families. Please take the time to read it with your dancer each month. Recital/Costumes- Dance with Energy holds a spring recital performance at the end of the season! Parents get to sit back and enjoy the show while the dancers perform and show off what they have learned throughout the year. Our recital will teach our dancers about backstage theatre etiquette, stage blocking, basic theatre terminology, and the joy of live performance. While participation in our recital is optional, it is highly recommended to truly get the most out of our program. We will hold 3-4 recitals on a Saturday/ Sunday: morning, afternoon or evening. Dress rehearsals will be held the Thursday and Friday evenings before the recital. We will do our best to keep siblings in the same recital and dancers in multiple classes, but there may be some circumstances where this is not possible. Siblings & dancers in multiple classes may have to perform their dances in separate recitals. You will be contacted in early February if this is the case. Recital location, times, and date will be announced as soon as the rental contract is secured. Our recital fee goes directly towards making our recital performance spectacular. It will help with the costs of theatre rental, scenery, props, backdrop, and backstage technicians. The following is a list of requirements and things to know about Costumes, Dress Rehearsal, and Recital: Once posted, please reserve the Dress Rehearsal & Recital dates on your family calendar. Dress Rehearsal is MANDATORY and takes place on the Thursday or Friday before Recital Recital Fee: $25.00 per child, due January 2nd, 2019 Costume Fee: $75.00 per recreational class costume; $85.00 per class costume (competition dances only); (does not include tights or shoes---these can be purchased through Dance with Energy or Curtain Call For Class) due January 2nd, 2019 Costume fees and Recital fees must be paid in full in order for your dancer to participate in the recital. NO videotaping or flash photography of any kind is allowed at the recital (this includes iphones, tablets, etc.). There will be a MANDATORY picture day for group and individual pictures during your dancer s regular class time. This will be held the beginning of May. Some classes may be chosen to participate in more than one recital. Tickets will be sold online only or in person at Dress Rehearsals & Recital. If a student misses more than four classes from January through June, that student will participate in the recital at the discretion of the class teacher and the Director, Dance with Energy.

5 Dance with Energy Dress Code Dance with Energy follows a strict dress code for all classes. Hair must always be neatly pulled back in a bun or pony tail. Students will be asked to leave and go change if not in appropriate uniform or if hair is not up. The following dancewear can be purchased from our online store, Curtain Call for Class. Acro Solid color leotard, black jazz pants, capris, or shorts, FOOTLESS tights optional. Adults Attire should be comfortable clothing appropriate for the style which allows free range of movement. Proper shoes are required. Black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, skirts optional, hair in bun. Discovery Dance Any solid color leotard, Pink tights, Pink leather ballet shoes, Skirts optional. Ages 3-5 Any solid color leotard, Pink tights, Pink leather ballet shoes, Black tap shoes, Skirts optional. Jazz Black leotard, Tan jazz shoes, pink OR tan tights, black shorts, capris, or pants optional. Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink leather ballet shoes, Black Shoes, Skirts optional. Lil Hip Hop Girls: Solid color leotard or tank top, black jazz pants, or shorts, tights optional, black jazz sneakers or jazz shoes. Boys: Solid color t-shirt, any color track or gym pants or black jazz pants, black jazz sneakers of regular sneakers Irish Step Solid color leotard, black jazz pants, black capris, tan tights, black ballet shoes. Musical Theatre Any solid color leotard, black jazz pants or Capris, black jazz shoes or dance sneakers, black, pink, or tan tights. Modern/Lyrical Black leotard with tan, pink or black footless or convertible tights, barefoot. Performing Companies Black leotard, pink ballet shoes, black tap oxford shoes, tan jazz shoes, pink and tan convertible tights, black jazz pants or capris. Black leotard, pink or tan tights, black tap shoes. ABSOLUTELY NO: baggy t-shirts, sweat pants or pajama pants dangling jewelry or rings (Stud earrings are acceptable) street shoes in the studio

6 Online Dance Store Dance Shoes Dancewear Tights Accessories curtaincallforclass.com studio name: Dance With Energy passphrase: energy123 Log on & find your dancer s correct class. Find the items you need, enter size and quantity, and place your order online! Convenient one-stop shopping with shipment directly to you with 3-5 days. See Elizabeth at Dance with Energy for correct shoe sizing.

7 For office use only: $30 Registration Fee Paid: Payment Type: Student Registration Form Classes begin Tuesday September 4th, 2018 and will run through June All classes meet once a week. Please see our Guidelines and Policies for vacation closings. Our year concludes with a June Recital (date TBD). Tuition fees are due on the 1st of each month. Tuition fees remain the same for the entire season (9.5 months) and do not vary for longer or shorter months or for absences or cancellations. The Weymouth Club requires an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) form for each dance student. Tuition will be automatically deducted from a designated account on the 1st of every month. Each dancer must have a card/ account on file associated with the EFT. one credit card may be put on a dancer s account. Exceptions to this payment policy may ONLY be granted by Elizabeth Jones, Director of Dance with Energy. Dance with Energy offers a 10% discount for siblings. Discount is given to 2 nd child. Tuition is based on the number of hours per week a dancer takes class. Please be aware much of our communication is done through . Please be sure to specify the best address to contact you. New Energy Center Policy Effective July 1, 2018: For the safety of our dancers, we will no longer be able to provide transfers to and from the Energy Center before and after Dance Classes. The Energy Center as well as Dance Staff will not be able to make these transfers. If your dancer is in the Energy Center before Dance class or going to the Energy Center after Dance class, they must be brought by a parent/ guardian. There is a $30 non-refundable registration fee for all new and returning dancers. $45 Registration Fee for a family. New and returning students, please fill out ALL information below. Student Name: D.O.B. Age Parent/Guardian s Names: Address: City State Zip Home Phone: Cell Phone #1 Cell Phone #2 (s): Emergency Contact & Phone: Allergies/ Medical Conditions: Member: Non-Member: Returning Dancer: New Dancer: Please list below all classes, day & time you wish to register for: Discovery Dance: These classes do NOT participate in the Recital. Please specify Discovery Dance Session (Sep-Nov, Dec-Feb, Mar-May). Class: Day: Time: Class: Day: Time: Class: Day: Time:

8 PAYMENT INFORMATION Card on File (current card on file for membership dues) Credit Card cc# exp / CVV Code# Checking Account Routing transit # Account # *Please be aware only one credit/ debit card or checking account can be put on file. The same payment method used for WC Membership dues must be used for monthly dance tuition. Discount Type: Amount Due Today: $30 Registration Fee 1 st Payment Deduction Date September 1st 2018 Amount Due $ LAST Payment Date June 1st 2019 Amount Due $ PAYMENT PLAN information: By signing this agreement you have authorized Weymouth Club to debit your chosen method of payment every month until the LAST Payment Date listed above. YOUR BANK ACCOUNT or CREDIT or DEBIT will continue to be charged until all of your payments have been made. If Weymouth Club is unable to collect your monthly payments for any reason they may double bill your account the following month. Management reserves the right to forward all delinquent accounts to a collections agency. A 30 day written notice is required to change monthly billing information. Dance with Energy payments are non-refundable, non-transferable. If outstanding payments are not made in full by June 1st dancers may be unable to perform in the spring Recital. I fully understand the terms of this agreement and promise to fulfill this commitment. I understand that it is my responsibility to review my monthly statements for accuracy of payments. I agree to all of the policies and the terms of the agreement. Signature Parent/Guardian (if under 18 years old Date Participation Waiver I hereby represent to Weymouth Club, it s affiliated, shareholders, partners, officers, agents, servants, employees, and representatives (collectively Weymouth Club) that I am in good physical condition and am able to safely participate in Energy Center Programming at the Weymouth Club. I acknowledge that Weymouth Club urges every participant to have a medical check-up before participating in any Weymouth Club programs. I appreciate the danger of physical stress, strain or injury and assume whatever risk is involved as a result of my use of the facilities, equipment, or services of the Weymouth Club. I hereby release and hold Weymouth Club harmless from and against any and all claims, liability, loss, damage, or injury sustained or incurred in connection with my use of the facilities, equipment, or services of the Weymouth Club, and waive any and all claims against Weymouth Club from any damage or liability resulting from or in the connection with such use, excepting such damage which may be caused by Weymouth Club negligence. I hereby grant Weymouth Club consent and permission to use my name, portrait, image, statements and comments and to copyright, use and publish the same in whole or in part, in any media for purposes relating to the business and activities of the Weymouth club, including trade or advertising. I hereby release and discharge Weymouth Club from any claims or demands arising out of or in connection with such uses, including but not limited to any and all claims for libel or invasion of privacy. I understand and agree that the program is not a therapy program, nor should it substitute for medical treatment. This release, waiver and consent shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns. Parent s Signature Date I hereby give permission to release photos of my child for use in social media, advertising, and/ or public viewing, while participating in activities with Dance with Energy and/or the Energy Center at the Weymouth Club. Please Initial for permission: