A Time To Dance Registration is open! To register your dancer you can: Mail the registration form, fee and signed waiver to *Rayville - July 29th 10:00-4:00 Rebecka Gwin 4767 Main Street or bring forms to our open house registration days: *Oak Grove - August 12th 10:00-4:00 Collinston, La 71229 We welcome ages 2 and up! ATTD is a studio where technique and joy mix for a wonderful dance experience! Rebecka Gwin 318-417-0313 Rayville Studio Oak Grove Studio 806 Louisa St. Suite D 709 E Main St. Suite B Rayville, La 71203 Oak Grove, La 71263
www.facebook.com/atimetodancerayville www.atime-to-dance.com A Time To Dance There is a time for everything Ecclesiastes 3:4 We at ATTD are sincerely pleased with your trust in choosing our dance studio. Proper dance training does many wonderful things for children. We strive to inspire creativity, self-confidence, and a healthy, active lifestyle. We appreciate each student s unique capabilities and endeavor to give each student the attention and education they deserve. Rayville Studio DANCER HANDBOOK Classes start the week of August 21st! Oak Grove Studio 806 Louisa Street Suite D 709 E Main Street Suite B Rayville, La 71269 Oak Grove, La 71263 If mailing payments or information please mail to my home address below for security purposes. Rebecka Gwin 4767 Main Street Collinston, La 71229 (318) 417-0313
Class Descriptions All classes can be viewed live in the lobby area of both locations on a television. Ballet An absolute must for anyone desiring to be a fine dancer. Ballet emphasizes posture, placement, and a dancer s personal best. Every form of dance requires a ballet foundation. Pointe For dancers who have reached a high level of strength development in ballet class. Pointe shoes must be approved by the dance teacher. Tap Rhythmic work in tap shoes with and without music. Great skills for a well-rounded dance foundation. Contagious fun for every age! Jazz / Hip hop High energy dance with age appropriate moves and music. This dance form is a great preparation for future danceline or cheer participants. Styles also taught in jazz class include contemporary, lyrical, and modern. Ballet Dress Code Black leotard, pink dance tights, skirt of any color is optional, pink ballet shoes, with hair worn up off of the face and neck. Tap Pre-k through Grade 2 requires white tap shoes. Grade 3 and up requires black tap shoes. Dance shorts or dance pants can be worn for tap over the leotard and tights. Jazz Black jazz shoes, dance pants or dance shorts can be worn over the leotard and tights. Pointe Pointe shoes must be approved by the teacher. The dancer must be 10 years of age and have developed sufficient ankle strength to work in pointe shoes. *Dance wear can be purchased online at an affordable price using www.discountdancesupply.com Use studio code TP38035 for 10% off! Dance wear can also be purchased at ASK Dancewear in Monroe.
Ages and Stages Tippy Two s Age 2 1 hour per week: A great pre-dance class promoting creative work, musicality, and motor skill enhancement. Dancer will learn ballet basics, beginning tumbling, and tap. A fun dance beginning! Tippy Toes Pre-k Kindergarten 1 hour a week: Dancer will learn ballet, tumbling, and tap. Grades 1&2 1 ½ hours per week: Dancer will continue to progress in ballet and tap. Tumbling will be replaced with beginner jazz. Grades 3&4 2 hours per week: Dancer will continue to progress in ballet, tap, and jazz. $40 per month Grades 5&6 2 hours per week: Progression continues in ballet, tap, and jazz. Grades 7 & up 2 hours per week: Dancer will advance to a higher level of ballet, tap, and jazz. Extra ballet or Pointe For any dancer wishing to take their training further. This class is required for those wishing to perform in pointe shoes. Dancer must be enrolled in an above combo class to take an extra class. Extra Hip Hop Offered to Grades 4 and up. A very fun and age appropriate class. ATTD Competition Team We offer an amazing dance opportunity to those who are passionate about their dance training. The team is handpicked throughout the season to perform a routine(s) at a regional competition. During competition the dancers will take convention classes from amazing and world-renowned teachers and choreographers. Choreography for the competition routines will be done by Mrs Rebecka or a choreographer of her choosing. The competition routines will also be performed for our audience during recital.
Studio Info -Tuition is paid monthly and due on the first class of every dance month. Cash or Check is accepted. -All tuition is considered late after the 10 th of the month and a $15 late fee will be assessed thereafter. -A monthly statement is given to the dancers the last class of the month regarding the fees owed for the upcoming month. -Please have the dancer dressed prior to class and arrive on time. -No gum, food, or drinks other than water are allowed inside the studio room. -Preschool and elementary aged children will not be permitted to leave the building without a consented adult. -Our studio is complete with a viewing room where you can watch the progress of your dancer in class. -Jr. High and High School aged students must wait inside until their ride has arrived. -If you should be running late please call. -Parents and friends are invited to our in studio Christmas observation the week before Christmas break to observe what the dancers have learned during the first half of the dance season. -Costume deposits are due in November and will be added to that monthly statement. Remaining costume balance is due in February. The costume fee is 50% of the total costume cost. -A recital fee of $70 is due in March and will be added to that statement. This fee helps cover the costs of renting the Rayville Arts Center, props, technical expenses, worker pay, etc Attendance It is highly recommended that your dancer attends each class. Even more so the second half of the season, for that is when we start learning our routines for the upcoming dance recital. Perfect attendance will be rewarded at the end of the year.
Calendar 2017-2018 During periods of severe weather that make it unsafe to the dancers to travel; the studio will cancel classes and post a notice on Facebook and send out group texts. If the calendar permits we will re-schedule the classes missed. August 21 -Classes begin! September 4 -Labor Day break November 1 -Costume Deposits due November 20-24 -Thanksgiving break December 12-16 -In studio observation December 21 Jan 5 -Christmas/New Year s Break February 1 -Remaining costume balance due March 1 -Recital fee due May 1-4 -Recital rehearsals at the Rayville Arts Center May 5 -Recital!!!
We are very excited about this dance season! A Time To Dance Registration Form New students - $25 Returning students - $15 Dancer Name Age Grade Birthday / / Address Email Parent/Guardian Names Phone # Work # In Case of emergency: Name Number Physical or Medical Problems Dance Tumbling Both Desired extra classes: Ballet Pointe HipHop Comp team
Waiver and Release I agree to participate with ATTD s program as follows: 1. I recognize the risk of injury common to any performing arts program, and that I am participating in this program upon the express agreement and understanding that I am hereby waiving and releasing the studio and it s staff from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, damages, costs, liabilities, expenses of judgments, including attorney s fees and court costs arising out of my participation in this program. 2. I hereby understand and will comply with all policies regarding the studio policies and info. 3. I understand fully that a registration fee along with the first month s tuition is due upon registering. 4. I understand that my account will be considered delinquent after the 10 th of the month and that a $10 late fee will be added to my next month s statement. I understand that the student s absence will not waive this late fee. 5. I understand that if I withdraw my student from the studio that I must pay the tuition of the current drop month regardless of day. 6. I understand that the costume and recital fees are in addition to normal monthly tuition and are non-refundable. 7. I give ATTD permission to use my child s photo or video imaging for advertising and marketing purposes. 8. I understand that if my account is not in good standing two weeks prior to a performance that my child will not perform. I also understand that there will be no refunds given. I have read the Waiver and Release, as well as the Dancer Handbook and understand them completely. Signature Date