Seton Hill University Dance Academy

Seton Hill University Dance Academy 2017-2018 Schedule All classes held at Seton Hill s Arts Center! class descriptions and schedule, tuition fees, registration form Young Dancer's Division (ages 3-6) Intro to Dance ~ Combination classes Formal Dancer's Division (ages 7+) Ballet ~ Pointe ~ Jazz ~ Tap ~ Hip-Hop ~ Contemporary~Acro Diamonds Competition Team Easy Payment Plan Classes start Monday, September, 11th 724-552-2923 setonhill.edu/shuda NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION DAYS! Monday or Wednesday August 14th or 16th - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (any dancer attire is acceptable, bring all dance shoes) AUDITIONS Diamonds Competitive Dance Team and Holiday Dance Production Saturday, August 19, 2017 Dancers will be taught a combination, no preparation necessary. Pink tights, black leotards, jazz or ballet shoes, (tap shoes if interested) Ages 5-8 10:00 am 11:00 am (Holiday Show) 11:00 am noon (Diamonds) Ages 9-11 12:00 pm 1:00 pm (Holiday Show) 1:00 pm-2:00 pm (Diamonds) Ages 12-18 2:00 pm 3:00 pm (Holiday Show) 3:00 pm-4:00 pm (Diamonds) DEADLINE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS: AUGUST 12th DEADLINE FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS: AUGUST 31st Seton Hill Arts Center-located at 205 West Otterman St. Parking available in Greensburg city parking lots nearby Revised 7/27/16

YOUNG DANCER'S DIVISION (AGES 3-6) The Young Dancer s Division is divided into two classes for children ages 3-6. All students receive the opportunity to perform in an annual Spring Production. Introduction to Dance - Ages 3-4 This fun creative-movement class focuses on coordination, motor skills, sensitivity to music, listening skills and spatial awareness through the use of imagination and props. Students learn some of the very beginning steps and vocabulary in ballet. Girls wear any color leotard, pink convertible tights, and shoes-capezio Daisies #205C. Choose the group (Daisies, Lilies, or Tulips) that works best for your schedule. Daisies Mondays 4:30-5:00 Upstairs Studio Miss Katie Lilies Wednesdays 4:45-5:15 Upstairs Studio Miss Katie Tulips Wednesdays 6:30-7:00 Upstairs Studio Miss Katie INTRO FEES: $292/Full Year $155/Semester(2X) $42/Monthly (8X) (Includes tuition, DVD, costume, color program book, & 2 tickets) Combo Ages 5-6 Combo students begin to learn the basic fundamentals of ballet and jazz technique and terminology, while building muscular strength and proper dance posture. Classroom etiquette and discipline are emphasized in a positive, creative, and energetic atmosphere. Girls will wear any color leotards, pink convertible tights, and shoes-capezio Daisies #205C. Basic acro skills will be included in this level to increase flexibility and strength. Choose the group (Daffodils, Sunflowers) that works best for your schedule. Daffodils Mondays 5:30-6:15 Downstairs Studio Miss Richelle Sunflowers Tuesdays 4:45-5:30 Downstairs Studio Miss Richelle COMBO FEES: $380/Full Year $198/Semester(2X) $55/Monthly (8x) (Includes tuition, DVD, costume, color program book, & 2 tickets) Performance All dancers in the Young Dancer s Division will perform in their own Celebration on Sunday, June 3rd at 3:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center. This performance will also feature several numbers from the Formal Dancer s Division. FORMAL DANCER'S DIVISION (AGES 7-18) The Formal Division is offered to school-age dancers with previous dance training or to those just becoming acquainted with the art of dance. The Formal Division offers a flexible schedule to those that do not wish to dance more than one day per week or would like to customize their schedules for a more rigorous training schedule. All students receive the opportunity to perform in SHUDA s annual Spring Production. Core classes to choose from are ballet and jazz. Specialty classes include hip-hop, tap, pointe, contemporary, and acro. Dancer placement is at the sole discretion of the Artistic Faculty. Formal Dancer s Division Class Descriptions Advanced Combo (by instructor recommend only) Classes focus on preparing dancers to transition into Formal Dancer s Division Ballet Technique: Classes focus on the Cecchetti (Italian) technique. Advanced dancers will begin to study the Vaganova (Russian) technique. Note: Dancers who have been accepted to the Diamonds Competitive Team should register for classes marked competitive Jazz: Classes expose dancers to classical jazz, contemporary jazz, and lyrical dance. Students will learn to dance with the rhythm of the music as well as against it. Note: Dancers who have been accepted to the Diamonds Competitive Team should register for classes marked competitive Hip-Hop: Dancers will examine breaking, popping and locking, and fusion breaking down steps and technique while bringing the student's own style and personality to the movement. Classes will use basic body isolations taught in other technique classes. Dancers may only take Hip-Hop after studying ballet and/or jazz for one year. Tap: All tap classes will begin with basic hoofing and progress to exploring a variety of tap styles. Contemporary: This style utilizes both the strong and controlled legwork of ballet, jazz and modern dance's stress on the torso, and also employs contract-release, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation.. Dancers must have completed jazz or ballet at the orange or yellow level for level 1 and the green, blue or purple level for level 2. By instructor permission only Acro (Acrobatics): a combination of artistic gymnastics and tumbling. It is choreography and gymnastics combined to tell a story. Dancers are required to take a ballet or jazz class while studying acro.

FORMAL DANCER S DIVISION DRESS CODE: Gum and dangly/ big earrings or jewelry are prohibited in all classes. Tights and hair in bun are mandatory for all dancers. Dancers not properly attired may be asked to sit out of class until their attire is brought up to the SHUDA Dress Code. Class Leotard Tights Other Shoes Hair Not permitted Advanced Combo Black Pink Ballet skirt (any color) Capezio Canvas Juliette #2028 Ballet Red/Orange Black Pink Ballet skirt (any color) Capezio Canvas Juliette & Competitive I #2028 Ballet Yellow/ Green/Blue/ Purple & Competitive II Jazz Red/Orange/ Yellow/Green/ Comp I In a bun No booty or gym shorts In a bun No booty or gym shorts Black Pink Ballet skirt (any color) Bloch Pro-elastic #So621L In a bun No booty or gym shorts Any color/style Any color Jazz Blue/Purple Any color/style Any color Form fitting booty shorts Caramel-colored & tanks suggested slip-on jazz shoes Form fitting booty shorts Foot Paws & tanks suggested In a bun In a bun Contemporary I Any color/style Any color Form fitting booty shorts Capezio Pirouette II Canvas In a bun & tanks suggested Lyrical Shoes (half sole) Contemporary II Any color/style Any color Form fitting booty shorts Bare feet & tanks suggested In a bun Tap Red Any color/style Any color Form fitting booty shorts Mary Jane buckle tap shoes In a bun & tanks suggested (black) Tap all others Any color/style Any color Form fitting booty shorts Capezio Riff slip-on tap & tanks suggested shoes (black) Hip Hop Not required Any Color Comfortable clothing *Gotta Flurt Sequin High Top Sneaker Style No: HIDISCO (silver) Acro Any color/style Stirrups preferred/convertible. Any color Bare feet In a bun In a bun No street shoes In a bun No street shoes Placement/Grouping Dancers will be grouped with other dancers of similar skill and age as best we can. Currently, groups are in the range of the levels listed below. These levels will change as the group advances and progresses. All group placement is at the discretion of our instructors and we ask you to trust in our education and dance background to make the best choices for your dancer. Their placement is important to us so that they gain the appropriate knowledge and excel in their dance abilities. Anyone wishing to register their dancer for groups not recommended by the instructor will be asked to sign a waiver acknowledging that the placement is not recommended and the dancer may struggle to reach their full potential. For safety reasons, we cannot accept placement waivers for Acro classes. Ballet is required for all those enrolled in jazz. All Diamonds Competitive Team dancers are required to enroll in jazzcompetitive, ballet-competitive and company. Level I geared toward the beginning dancer (Red/Orange) Level II-V-focuses on building good technique, strength, and flexibility (Orange/Yellow/Green/Blue) Level IV V Pre-Pointe/Pointe are an option at this level by teacher permission only. (Green/Blue) Level VI classes and electives are geared toward serious, advanced dancers. (Purple) Pointe is an option with teacher permission. Acro levels: Acro students must be enrolled in a SHUDA jazz or ballet class. New acro students must be tested by the instructor for placement. Pre-pointe, and Competitive Team Jazz, Ballet, and Company classes will focus strictly on technique and will not perform in end of the year show.

SHU DANCE ACADEMY 2017-2018 CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAY Instr. Time Studio length Jazz Competitive I * KH 5:00-6:00 Two 1 Tap Blue/Purple KH 6:00-6:30 Two 0.5 Company-Diamonds * KH 6:30-7:30 Two 1 Advanced Tap KH 7:30-8:00 Two 0.5 Jazz Competitive II *+ KH 8:00-9:00 Two 1 Hip-Hop Blue/Purple RP 4:30-5:00 One 0.5 Contemporary II** RP 5:00-5:30 One 0.5 Hip-Hop Yellow/Green RP 6:15-6:45 One 0.5 Jazz Yellow/Green RP 7:00-8:00 One 1 Ballet Yellow/Green RP 8:00-9:00 One 1 TUESDAY Advanced Combo + RP 5:30-6:30 One 1 Ballet Orange RP 6:30-7:30 One 1 Jazz Orange RP 7:30-8:30 One 1 Hip-Hop Orange RP 8:30-9:00 One 0.5 WEDNESDAY Tap Yellow/Green KH 5:15-5:45 Two 0.5 Acro 2 KH 5:45-6:30 Two 0.75 Acro 1 KH 7:00-7:30 Two 0.5 Tap Red/Orange KH 7:30-8:00 Two 0.5 Acro 3 KH 8:00-9:00 Two 1 Ballet Red RP 4:30-5:30 One 1 Hip-Hop Red RP 5:30-6:00 One 0.5 Jazz Red RP 6:00-7:00 One 1 Ballet Blue/Purple RP 7:00-8:00 One 1 Jazz Blue/Purple RP 8:00-9:00 One 1 THURSDAY Acro 4 KH 4:30-5:30 Two 1 Contemporary I *** + KH 5:30-6:00 Two 0.5 Ballet Competitive I * KH 6:00-7:00 Two 1 Pre-Pointe KH 7:00-7:30 Two 0.5 Ballet Competitive II * KH 7:30-8:30 Two 1 Pointe KH 8:30-9:00 Two 0.5 SUNDAY Acro 5 KH Noon-1:30 Two 1.5 * Diamonds Competitive Team only Larger classes may be split and team-taught with an assistant ** Pre-requisite of Jazz/Ballet Green, Blue or Purple *** Pre-requisite of Jazz/Ballet Orange or Yellow +by Instructor recommend only SHU Dance Academy Faculty Katie Hicks SHUDA Coordinator Diamonds Head Coach mhicks@setonhill.edu Richelle Palarino Holiday Head Choreographer Diamonds Assistant Coach rpalarino@setonhill.edu Community Arts Program Director: Michelle Walters 724-552-2923 Fax: 724-830-1807 Studio: 724-830-1092 Box 390F, One Seton Hill Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601 Setonhill.edu/shuda walters@setonhill.edu IMPORTANT SHUDA INFORMATION KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE ALL YEAR EASY PAY TUITION PLAN-(Formal Dancers Div only) Includes: school year of classes, DVD, class costumes, color program book & 2 tickets to end of year show TUITION FEE KEY (add total weekly class hrs.) Total Weekly Class Time SHUDA Class Calendar 2017-2018 *Dates and information are subject to change. August 12 registration deadline for returning students August 14 new student registration day #1 (6-8 PM) August 16 new student registration day #2 (6-8 PM) August 19 SHUDA Diamonds & Holiday Show Auditions (10-4) August 31 registration deadline all students September 11 classes begin November 22-26 no dance classes November 27 dance classes resume December 11-15 no dance classes-tech for holiday dance show December 16-17 holiday dance show (auditioned dancers only) Sat. 6:30 pm, Sun. 1 pm (PAC Concert Hall) December 18- no dance classes January 7 January 8 spring dance classes begin February 24 & 25 Picture Days-schedule TBA March 3-11 no dance classes (snow make-up week if needed) March 12 dance classes resume March 29-April 2 no dance classes-easter break April 3 dance classes resume May 25 last dance class of the year May 29-31 Dance, Dance, Dance" tech week/ dress rehearsals no classes-dancers must attend dress rehearsals June 1 6:30 PM Solo Showcase performance June 2 1:00 and 6:30 PM "Dance, Dance, Dance" show (Formal Dancer s Division dancers) June 3 3:00 PM Tiny Tots Celebration (Young Dancer s Division students) Full Year *discount Two pmts Eight pmts.50 hour $292 $152 $42.75 hour $344 $178 $50 1 hour $458 $236 $66 1.25 hours $540 $280 $78 1.5 hours $608 $314 $88 1.75 hours $690 $358 $100 2 hours $790 $410 $116 2.25 hours $854 $442 $124 2.5 hours $914 $474 $132 2.75 hours $1028 $532 $150 3 hours $1105 $572 $160 3.25 hours $1174 $608 $170 3.5 hours $1206 $624 $176 3.75 hours $1294 $670 $190 4 hours $1330 $688 $198 4.25 hours $1398 $724 $210 Over 4.25 hours $1460 $756 $218

SHU Dance Academy Registration Form 2017-2018 Office Use Only Initial Enrollment Date: Initial Payment: PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION (Please print) PARENT S (or GUARDIAN S) NAME HOME PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS ** for parent responsible for the studio communications. CELL PHONE /in case of emergency number Initial here to receive monthly newsletter & invoices via postal mail ADDRESS CITY ZIP STUDENT INFORMATION NAME DATE OF BIRTH GENDER ENROLLMENT: (USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH STUDENT) CLASS NAME please include group for clarity DAY TIME CLASS HOURS (EX:.50,.75, 1) TUITION COSTS AND PAYMENT OPTIONS Returning students, please use the instructor s highlighted recommendations and transfer them to the registration spaces above. Use the total number of class hours per week per student to find the tuition amount on the tuition key. New students should attend one of the NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION DAYS. You are registering your student for dance classes from September thru May. SHUDA reserves the right to charge a withdrawal fee. Choose One: Initial here to pay in 1 payment (due September 10 th ) *Discounted* Initial here to pay in 2 payments (due September 10 th & Jan.10 th ) *Discounted* Initial here to pay in 8 payments (due 10 th of each month September thru April, no payment is due in May) NOTE: If you have chosen the two-payment plan and your payment is received after the due date, you will then be billed on the eight payment plan. If you do not mark a payment option, you will be billed on the eight payment plan. TOTAL WEEKLY CLASS HRS: TOTAL TUITION PAYMENT: (see tuition key) $ REGISTRATION FEE $20: ($15 for additional family member) This is a onetime annual fee. $20 or $15 MEDICAL INFORMATION: Please list any allergies or medical conditions your dancer has that is important for us to know about. TOTAL TUITION PAYMENT DUE: BY 9/10/17 Add tuition and reg. fee together In the event of an emergency, every effort will be made to contact a dancer s parents, but if a SHUDA staff member deems it necessary to contact emergency services, your signature below gives us permission to do so. MEDIA RELEASE STATEMENT: Seton Hill University has your permission to use photographs, audio and/or video of or quotes by your dancer in any medium (print, Web, audio, video, radio and/or television) to advertise, market or promote the studio and/or Seton Hill University. (cross out and initial this statement if you do not wish to have your dancer s image/name/quotes used in any Seton Hill media release) YOUR SIGNATURE HERE INDICATES THAT YOU HAVE READ AND ACCEPT THE POLICIES AND TERMS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT X Date

SHU Dance Academy Information and Policies-Please read carefully ~By registering your dancer for SHU Dance Academy classes, you agree to abide by these policies ~ FOR YOUR RECORDS SHU DANCE ACADEMY 2017-2018 POLICIES (New or changed items are in RED) CURRENT STUDENTS completed registration forms and registration fees must be received by August 12th. After this deadline, remaining openings in classes will be opened to new students. NOTE: SHUDA instructors will highlight your registration form with classes that are available to each dancer based on previous year s skills. Please trust the instructors and follow these recommendations. INCLUDED WITH TUITION FEES: COSTUMES, DVD, & COLOR PROGRAM BOOKLET COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS : each dancer receives two complimentary tickets to one (1) Dance Dance Dance or Tiny Tots performance that they perform in. To redeem your complimentary tickets, look for an email from the Box Office in mid-october (once class lists are finalized) with a temporary password. Use this temp password to create an account and make your ticket purchase including your comps. You can also call the box office to redeem 724-552-2929. SAMPLE CLASS: All students are permitted to sample any classes up to two times prior to committing to payment for the class. DANCERS AND INSTRUCTORS ONLY IN THE CLASSROOM: Only students and instructors are permitted in the classroom. WITHDRAWAL: Not attending classes does not equal a withdrawal from any course. A written notice of withdrawal must be submitted to the Community Arts Program Director. We reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee of up to $150 per dancer for withdrawal from SHUDA before May 2018. (based on costs incurred) TUITION FEES: Please note that you are registering your dancer for classes from September through May. We do not offer pro-rated tuition rates for fall or spring months only. Classes are designed to build technique culminating in the spring performances. OPTIONS FOR TUITION PAYMENT: 1. One payment due in full by September 10th offers the biggest discount - best value 2. Two payments due by September 10th and January 10th good value 3. Eight payments due by the 10th of each month from Sept.-April. (no payment is due in May) NOTE: This payment option takes the total tuition for the entire year and divides it by eight. It is not intended to pay for classes the dancer attends that month, it is a way for dancers who take a large number of classes to have a manageable payment schedule. LATE FEE: Tuition is due on the 10th of the designated month regardless of any absences due to illness, vacation, etc. If tuition is not received by the 10th of the month, SHUDA reserves the right to charge a $20.00 late fee per late payment. NON-PAYMENT OF FEES: Students with unpaid tuition or fees will not be permitted to re-enroll at SHUDA or perform in productions, including the end of the year show, until the balance is paid in full. In addition, if it becomes necessary for the University to engage an outside collection agency to assist in the collection of payment of the fees, the parent/guardian will be responsible for all collection and legal fees. RETURNED CHECKS: In the event a check is returned for any reason, a returned check fee of $50.00 will be added to your account. NO REFUNDS: We do not give refunds on paid tuition for any reason, including, but not limited to the following: Child does not like class, conflict with class schedule, change of heart, illnesses, vacations, etc. ANNOUNCEMENTS Newsletters will be sent out monthly via email, made available on-line, setonhill.edu/shuda. Please mark the box on the registration form if you prefer to receive invoices by postal mail. All information that is sent home will be posted on the call board outside dance studio one. CLOSINGS: Snow/severe weather closings will be announced by 3:00 PM on the voicemail at 724-552-2923 and an email sent to all current dancers with addresses on file. It is understood that when roads are unsafe that parents are not expected to drive. LOCATION: All dance classes take place in Seton Hill University s Arts Center located in downtown Greensburg at the corner of West Otterman Street and College Avenue. PERFORMANCES: The Holiday Dance production and end of the year dance production are held in the Reichgut Concert Hall at the Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center located in downtown Greensburg at 100 Harrison Avenue. PARKING: all parking lots near the SHAC and PAC are owned by the City of Greensburg and therefore are subject to fees and policies as posted in the lots. City lots are free on weekdays after 5 pm and all day on Saturdays and Sundays. At any time before 5 pm on weekdays, you must park and pay in a metered space or the parking garage. Seton Hill or SHUDA cannot fix or remove parking tickets issued by the Greensburg City Police Department so please be sure to follow all posted policies to avoid being ticketed. The area in front of the entrance to the SHAC is a University Shuttle stop, there is no parking or waiting permitted in this area. WAITING: If you are waiting for your child during their class, please use the designated waiting area on the first floor of the Arts Center. Children are not permitted to run or play in halls or on the steps. Students enrolled in the University s Dance and Visual Arts programs will be attending classes all day and evening in the building, so it is important to maintain an atmosphere of respect and consideration for others. BUILDING SECURITY: All SHUDA families will be required to obtain an access card that will allow entry into the SHAC. The building will remain locked at all times. On the back of the SHUDA registration form is a release that must be signed and returned with a $10 deposit to obtain a card. (in person or mailed) Only registered and paid dancer s families are permitted access and each family may be issued up to 2 cards. (deposits required for all cards) Returning dancers cards will continue to be active from year to year.

ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN DANCE CLASSES AT SHUDA WILL NEED AN ACCESS CARD TO ENTER THE BUILDING FOR CLASSES AND LESSONS. PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE RELEASE BELOW AND INCLUDE A $10 DEPOSIT TO OBTAIN A CARD. SETON HILL UNIVERSITY DANCE ACADEMY SECURITY ACCESS CARD AGREEMENT (FOR NEW DANCERS OR REPLACEMENT CARDS ONLY) Return this signed form along with a $10 deposit to the Community Arts Program office to receive your access card for the Seton Hill Arts Center. Checks payable to Seton Hill University (separate checks preferred) Please do not punch a hole in the card, it will damage the chip inside and render the card useless. No refunds will be given for cards that are returned with holes in them or other visible damage. Cards are good from year to year if dancer remains in the program. If you have a card that has been deactivated due to account inactivity, the card can be reactivated. It is not necessary to obtain a new card every year. NOTE: if you already have an access card for the PAC because you are or your child is enrolled in the Community Music Program, just contact the Director and your current card can be set to access both buildings. A request must be received by the Director in order for this change to be made. By signing below, you agree that this access card will only be used by the designated SHUDA Student or his or her parent or guardian to gain access to the Seton Hill Arts Center for the student s scheduled dance classes or lessons This card is not to be loaned or transferred to another student or a non-student. All areas of the Seton Hill Arts Center are private property and the Community Arts Program and Seton Hill University reserve the right to cancel your access to the facilities for any reason including non-payment of fees and/or violation of university and/or program policies. You are required to notify the Community Arts Program Director immediately if the card becomes lost or stolen. Please be aware that in the event of any incidents, the Program Director and Chief of Campus Security have access to card number assignments as well as information concerning dates and times cards are used to enter the building. Signature of student or parent/guardian if student is under 18 date Please print name OFFICE USE ONLY DATE DISTRIBUTED: CARD NUMBER ASSIGNED: PERSON DISTRIBUTING CARD: ACCOUNT IN GOOD STANDING?:

Seton Hill University Dance Academy 2017-2018 Class Schedule & Descriptions Tuition Fees ~ Registration form 724-552-2923 shuda@setonhill.edu Setonhill.edu/shuda SHU Dance Academy Community Arts Program Box 390 F One Seton Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15601 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D Greensburg, PA Permit No. 384 RETURNING STUDENTS: Your instructors have highlighted the classes inside that you are eligible to take. Please register by August 12th to ensure a spot in the classes you choose. After this deadline, registration will be opened to new students and classes may fill up. You will be placed on a first-come, first-served waiting list if a class is full at the time your registration is received. Diamonds Competitive Team dancers must register for Jazz-Competitive, Ballet-Competitive, and Company classes in place of Recreational (color groups) Ballet and Jazz classes. Your form will be highlighted with all classes that are available to you for your convenience, you can choose your classes based on your acceptance of a place on the team. NEW STUDENTS: Please attend one of our new student registration days on Monday, AUGUST 14 or Wednesday, AUGUST 16 from 6:00-8:00 PM to be evaluated by our instructors to determine appropriate class level. (Seton Hill Arts Center) No appointment is necessary, just arrive any time during the posted hours and instructors will see you. Any dancer attire is acceptable. All dancers will be tested for Acro and Tap placement. DIAMONDS DANCERS and HOLIDAY PRODUCTION DANCERS will be notified of their roles by August 20th and 27th respectively.