JANSEN DANCE PROJECT HOME OF COLLECTIVE SOLES ARTS GROUP TROY JANSEN 813-979-2222 ARTISTIC DIRECTOR info@jansendance.com Parent & Student Handbook
Dear JDP Families, On behalf of the entire JDP faculty and our family, we would like welcome all returning and new families to our twelfth season of Celebrating the Arts Together! We have many exciting events and productions planned at JDP this season, and we hope that the Parent & Student Handbook will help guide you throughout the 2014/15 year ahead. We ask that you please review everything in this handbook with your family as it is very important to have a complete and thorough understanding as to what is expected and planned for the upcoming season. Please be sure to keep your own copy of the handbook in an important place as we will be referring back to it periodically this year. If, at any time, you have questions or comments regarding our policies and expectations please feel free to contact any of the directors. We would also like to say Thank You once again for your continued support over the past eleven years, and we are excited to welcome your family as a part of our family this season! The most important part of all Dance and Musical Theatre training at JDP is to have fun, work hard and be joyful. The entire JDP faculty looks forward to sharing our Love of the Arts with You. Warm regards, Kristen and Troy Jansen
About Us Jansen Dance Project (JDP) was founded in 2003 by Troy and Kristen Jansen and is a professional training and performance arts facility offering a comprehensive educational program. Collective Soles Arts Group (CSAG) is our 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enriching the lives of young people through involvement in the performing arts.. The faculty of JDP is dedicated to providing a nurturing experience in the art of dance and theatre that will assist in the physical, intellectual and spiritual development of students at all levels. Our instructors are among the best in Tampa including current company members of Collective Soles Dance Company and other professional companies and universities around the country. Our Dance Training Division offers technique classes in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap and Hip Hop, for students ages 3 and older. Our Musical Theatre Training Division offers classes for students in grades K-12 providing training in acting, singing and choreography. All JDP students have mandatory performance opportunities throughout the season to further develop their proficiency in the performing arts. All performances are produced by Collective Soles Arts Group and are held either at the JDP Black Box Theatre or University Of South Florida. Jansen Dance Project is home to the Collective Soles Arts Group (CSAG), the Collective Soles Dance Company, the Collectives Soles Youth Ensemble, the Collective Soles Theatre Troupe, and the Moving to Read our literacy through movement program. All of these programs provide outreach, professional and/or pre-professional performances throughout the entire Tampa Bay region and beyond. If you are interested in a program or performance being held at your event please contact us. Contact Us Address: 5330 Primrose Lake Circle Tampa, Florida 33647 Phone: 813-979-2222 Email: info@jansendance.com Website: JDP www.jansendance.com CSAG www.collectivesoles.org For up to date information on the go you can find Jansen Dance Project, Collective Soles Arts Group and the Collective Soles Dance Company on Facebook For all of your accounting, class scheduling and registration needs you can log in to Studio Director with the email address you provided at registration: https://www.thestudiodirector.com/jansendance/register.jsp
Staff Directory Troy Jansen.. Owner, Artistic Director, Dance Faculty Kristen Jansen Owner, Education Director, Dance Faculty Della Marsan Assistant Director, Dance & Musical Theatre Faculty Audrey Richter Arts Administrator, Dance Faculty Christianne Barger..Musical Theatre, Dance Faculty Lisa Patzner..Dance, Musical Theatre Faculty Ryan Bogart...Ballet Faculty Heidi Edwardson...Ballet Faculty Merry Lynn Morris.Ballet Faculty Shelley Giles.Costume Manager 2014/15 Guest Artists Master Classes and/or Workshop Dates TBA Christina Acosta.... Dance Kendra Andrews......Dance, Acting Kurt Barger Musical Theatre Jasmine Jones..Dance Justin Kahan..Dance Paula Konicek.... Voice, Music Winter Maravillas..Dance Juan Rodriguez....Dance Christianne Roll Voice, Musical Theatre
2014/15 Season Calendar First Day of JDP Semester I August 18 th, 2014 The Nutcracker Auditions August 22 nd and 23 rd Labor Day JDP Closed September 1 st Collective Soles Youth Ensemble and Theatre Troupe Auditions September 6 th Footloose Auditions (Int. / Adv. Musical Theatre Students) October 7 th & 9 th Unmasked Collective Soles Dance Company Concert (CSDC) October 17 th &18 th JDP Semester I Open House Come observe your student s classes! November 10 th -15th Goin Nuts! Production Week (no regular dance classes) November 17 th -21 st Goin Nuts! Performances (no regular dance classes) November 21 st & 22 nd USF Fall Break Happy Thanksgiving - JDP Closed November 24 th -28 th The Nutcracker Production Week (no regular dance classes) December 8 th -12 th The Nutcracker Performances (no regular dance classes) December 12 th & 13 th USF Primary I/II Musical Theatre Holiday Revue December 19 th, 7:00pm JDP Winter Break Happy Holidays - JDP Closed December 22 nd - January 3 rd First Day of JDP Semester II Happy New Year! January 5 th, 2015 MLK Holiday Break - JDP Closed January 19 th -20 th Love Is A Two Way Street CSDC Concert February 6 th -7 th JDP *Footloose Performances (Int. / Adv. Musical Theatre Students) *MT students will have production rehearsals on select Fridays & weekends as needed. February 21 st -22 nd, February 28 th - March 1 st JDP Semester II Open House Come observe your student s classes! February 23 rd -28 th Spring Break - JDP Closed March 9 th -14 th Easter Break - JDP Closed April 3 rd & 4 th Spring Dance Concert Production Week (no regular dance classes) April 20 th - 24 th USF JDP Spring Dance Concert Performance April 25 th USF CSAG Community Dance Concert Performance April 24 th USF *Primary I/II Musical Theatre Production Performances May 16 th & 17 th JDP *MT students will have production rehearsals on select Fridays & weekends as needed. Memorial Day Holiday JDP Closed May 25 th Int. / Adv. Musical Theatre Broadway Revue May 29 th & 30 th JDP Creative Movement & Creative Rhythms Showcase May 30 th, 2:00pm JDP Last Day of JDP Semester II May 30 th, 2015 Ballet Intensive June 8 th - 12 th JDP Semester III June 15 th July 18 th, 2015 Musical Theatre Camp June 15 th -19 th, 22 nd -26 th Acrobatics Camp June 22 nd -26 th 4 th of July Break JDP Closed June 29 th - July 4th Weekly Dance Day Camps July 6 th -10 th, 13 th -17 th, 20 th -24 th, Collective Soles Dance Company 12 Days of Dance Intensive July 20 th - August 1 st
Dress Code Requirements ALL FEMALE DANCE AND MUSICAL THEATRE STUDENTS MUST OWN A NUDE LEOTARD TO USE AS UNDER-DRESSING IN ALL PRODUCTIONS. All Dance and Musical Theatre attire may be purchased online or at any local retailer. All Classes: Students MUST wear street clothes over their dance attire to and from the studio and theatres. No exceptions. Absolutely no jewelry. Necklaces, bracelets, dangly earrings, and rings can not only get caught and hurt the wearer, but can hit other students or teachers. All ballet students should own the Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet book by Gail Grant. Creative Movement: Girls: Solid pink leotard, pink tights, Capezio Daisy ballet slippers. They may wear a solid colored chiffon skirt, no tutus or costumes. Hair should be pulled back off of face. Boys: Black shorts, plain white t-shirt, white crew socks to the ankle, black ballet shoes. Creative Rhythms: Girls: Solid pink leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes. They may wear a solid colored chiffon skirt, no tutus or costumes. Hair pulled back off of face. Boys: Black shorts, plain white t-shirt, white crew socks to the ankle, black tap shoes. Primary Ballet and Tap Levels I-IV: Girls: Solid black leotard, pink tights and Capezio Daisy ballet slippers or black tap shoes. No skirts or shorts. Hair must be slicked back into a bun, no bangs. Boys: Black shorts, plain white t-shirt tucked in, white crew socks to the ankle and black ballet slippers or black tap shoes. Hair should be pulled back into a ponytail, if needed. Primary Jazz: Girls: Same as ballet attire with Black Jazz pants over tights. Black Jazz shoes. Hair must be slicked back into a bun or ponytail, no bangs. Boys: Black Jazz pants, plain white t-shirt black Jazz pants. Hair should be pulled back into a ponytail, if needed. Hip Hop: All students should wear comfortable pants that cover knees and a tee shirt. Jeans, shorts, skirts or skorts are not permitted. Sneakers are required, no bare feet, sandals or flip flops. Hair must be pulled back into a ponytail. No Bangs. Acrobatics: Leotard and shorts, bare feet. Tights, socks or t-shirts are not permitted. Hair must be pulled back into a ponytail, no bangs. Ballet Levels A-D: Girls: Plain black leotard, pink seamed transition tights and pink canvas split sole ballet shoes. Hair must be slicked back into a bun, no bangs. Boys: Dance belt, A-line black or white shirt, black tights and black canvas split-sole ballet slippers. Hair should be pulled back into a ponytail, if needed Jazz and Tap Levels A-D: Same as ballet attire but ALL students must own and wear black Jazz pants over their tights. Hair should be pulled back into a bun or ponytail, no bangs. Jazz: Black jazz shoes. Tap: Flat back Tap shoes. No heeled tap shoes. Modern: Girls: Same attire as in ballet with pink tights rolled up, bare feet. Hair should be pulled back into a bun or ponytail, no bangs. Boys: Same attire as in ballet with tights rolled up, bare feet. Hair should be pulled back into a ponytail, if needed. Musical Theatre: Girls and Boys: Comfortable T Shirt or Tank Top, plain black Jazz pants, black jazz shoes, (Int/Adv girls may also wear black character shoes) flip flops, sandals and bare feet are not permitted. Hair should be pulled back into a ponytail, no bangs. All actors and actresses must bring a pencil, highlighter and a three ring binder with a notebook and their script to every class and rehearsal.
Registration and Tuition Agreement Policies for JDP For your reference this is a copy of the agreement you signed on your student(s) registration form. The total tuition for the season can be paid in a one- time annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 9 monthly installments. Tuition rate for ALL CLASSES is calculated as total time per week, per family. 9 Monthly payments are due by the first of each month August April. Payment is late after the 7th and a late fee of $10 will be assessed to all accounts not paid by this date. Tuition is due whether a student attends class or not. Classes missed due to a conflict, illness, holidays, school closings, production rehearsals, inclement weather, or any other reason can be made up in the same level class or a level lower during the regular season. There will be no credit for missed classes. If Hillsborough county schools are closed due to inclement weather or other emergency then the studio will also be closed. A non-refundable registration fee of $50.00/family plus payment #1 is due at time of registration. This payment covers administration costs and tuition for August and September. All accounts require a credit card to be on file unless ALL tuition and Fees are paid in full. Jansen Dance Project (JDP) accepts Cash, Checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa to pay for tuition, registration and merchandise. Termination Policy: Written or email notice must be given to JDP to officially withdraw from class(es). Accounts will continue to be billed until we have received official notice of withdrawal. ALL fees paid are non-refundable. Student Performances through the Collective Soles Arts Group, Inc. (CSAG) is a 501 (c)(3) organization: CSAG is a Performing Arts Organization, and as such, attendance at production rehearsals and performances are mandatory, unless there are special circumstances. Dancers in training Levels A-D, Primary Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop students perform in our annual fall production of Goin Nuts! The CSAG Community Nutcracker in December is for ALL Primary I-IV and Level A-D Ballet students and is open to the community by audition only. The Spring Dance Production in April is for ALL Primary and Leveled dancers. There will be one Musical Theatre production for each the Primary I/II and Int./Adv. Musical Theatre students as well as a Musical Theatre Revue for each level. Dates for all productions are TBA. We reserve the right to allow students to participate in ALL productions based on good standing with attendance, attitude and effort.
Tuition Rates for the 2014/15 Season Production Fees for the 2014/15 Season The production fee per each production is $150 per Individual or $200 per Family. The production fee includes: The Performance, Rehearsals, One DVD per family & One T Shirt per performer. All costumes worn in Goin Nuts!, The Nutcracker and all Musical Theatre Productions are the property of CSAG. Students are not permitted to keep or take home costumes worn in those productions unless given written permission by the Costume Manager. Student s participation in every relevant production is required in order to further develop their proficiency in the performing arts. Goin Nuts! Production Fee Due Sept. 15 th All Dance Students Levels A-D & Primary Level Tap, Jazz, and Hip-Hop Students The Nutcracker Production Fee Due Oct. 15 th All Ballet Students Levels A-D & All Primary Ballet Students Musical Theatre Production Fee Due Sept. 1 st All Musical Theatre Students Spring Dance Concert Production Fee Due March 15 th All Dance Students Levels A-D & All Primary Dance Students Spring Dance Concert Costume Fee Due Nov. 15 th All Dance Students Levels A-D & All Primary Dance Students. $50.00 Per Art Form. Students keep these costumes. Musical Theatre Revue Fee Primary I/II Students Due Nov. 1 st Int/Adv Students Due March 1 st $50.00 Per Musical Theatre Student
Studio Etiquette for all Students Training in the Performing Arts is a privilege; students, and parents, must understand the expectations needed to demonstrate the esteem for the art form. All students, parents, guests and staff are expected to be courteous and treat one another with dignity and respect. We have a no politics policy. Attendance Policy: Attendance is taken each week in each class. It is imperative that students are consistently in class and rehearsals in order to learn and progress. For dancers; any student missing ballet technique class will not be permitted to wear her pointe shoes until the instructor feels she is ready. This rule is not a punishment, but in place to protect our dancers from injury. Likewise, dancers missing any classes or rehearsals prior to a production will not be permitted to perform. For musical theatre students; any student consistently missing classes or rehearsals may have their role given to another student. This is out of fairness to other cast members who have committed their time and energy to the production. Be on Time: Students need to be on time for each and every class. Warm up at the beginning of each class prepares the body and voice to assist in preventing injury. If a student arrives late, he or she should come quietly into class and await permission from the instructor to join class. If dancers are more than 15 minutes late, they may be asked to observe and take notes. Be Neat: All students are expected to comply with the applicable hair and dress code. (See page 6) For dancers, you must have the proper shoes at all times. Dead pointe shoes or overused shoes are very soft and dangerous to the dancer. The dress code allows the instructors to see your physical movement and alignment so you may receive proper corrections. No shorts or extra clothes will be permitted to be worn in class. No dance shoes should be worn outside as they will ruin very quickly. For actors, proper footwear and attire ensures you and your classmates are able to focus on your character and technique and ensure that rehearsal is not distracted by wardrobe and hygiene issues. Any dance or musical theatre student not wearing the proper footwear or attire may not be permitted to participate in class or rehearsal. ALL students must wear cover ups when coming to and from class! No exceptions, this is for the student s safety and protection! Our Manners: Dancers and Actors are polite ladies and gentlemen. Please respect our training facility, staff and fellow performers. Please do not talk in class, lean against the wall, barre or piano. Do not sit down or cross your arms unless directed to do so. Talking or texting on your cell phone, chewing gum or eating in the studio is never permitted. Openly yawning is very rude and very disrespectful, if you absolutely must yawn please do so discreetly. Water is permitted only during water breaks. Any type of rudeness or disrespect to teachers, peers, accompanists, and staff is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Students will be dismissed from class and expulsion may be warranted if severe. Always ask for permission to leave class if needed. Students should always use the restroom before class or rehearsal begins. Always try your best so you may become your best. Cell phone policy: Cell phones are to be turned off when in class and left outside of class in the provided cubbies for bags. No exceptions. During water breaks, students are not permitted to use their cell phones to text family or friends, your focus should always be on class or rehearsal. The studio phone number is 813-979-2222 if needed for emergencies. Make-up Policy: Accounts will continually be charged for classes missed due to illness or vacations.. All missed classes are to be made up in the same level class or a level lower. Please ask if you are unsure as to which to attend. Classes for the regular season must be made up by May 30 th, 2015. Hurricane or Inclement Weather: We follow the Hillsborough County School District for any school closings for hurricanes or inclement weather. Please call the studio or visit our Facebook page for any updates during inclement weather. If the studio has to close, please follow the make-up policy above for missed classes.
Theatre Etiquette for all Students All dancers and actors will act in a professional manner, as a positive representation of the studio and will respect the theatre and theatre staff at all times. It is required that EVERY student attends their production week rehearsals. If students are not at these rehearsals their role(s) will be given to another performer, no exceptions. Performing onstage is very different than rehearsing in a studio. For their safety all dancers, actors and performers, (including professionals), must always be aware of their surroundings and that includes each other, the wings, the lights, the curtains, the crew, etc yet still have the ability to listen to their music, remember their steps and/or their lines all while having hundreds of people watch them with bright lights glaring in their faces. Being onstage is magical, but it is very nerve wracking especially if it's the first time you've ever performed or are doing any new work! Tech and dress rehearsals can help calm those nerves so that each performer can have FUN and SHINE come performance time. No running, yelling or monkey business in the theatre. All performers are to remain quiet and watchful during all tech and dress rehearsals and take note of all corrections and directions given to other performers. Cell phones or any other electronic devices are not permitted in the audience, backstage or in the dressing rooms. If you absolutely must bring your cell phone it must be OFF and SILENT at ALL times. The first thing all performers should do upon arrival of the theatre is check all of their own costumes and props to make sure they are located where they need to be for use in the rehearsal or performance and/or for quick changes. Performers should NEVER touch or move any costume or prop that does not belong to them. Performers are never to wander about the theatre or studio spaces alone or go into other theatre or studio spaces located in the building unless they have been given permission from a director. All performers are to clean up after themselves after every rehearsal and performance. This includes all of their personal belongings, costumes and props. The dressing rooms, studios and backstage area must be left spotless. You may not leave until you have been excused by a director. Advanced students may be asked to stay to help strike all sets and scenery. ALL students must wear cover ups when coming to and from the theatre! No exceptions, this is for your safety and protection!
Performance Hair, Makeup and Notes for all Dancers: All female dancers in Primary Levels I-IV, and Levels IA, IIA, B, C and D must arrive to all of the production dress rehearsals and performances with: Hair slicked back into a neat bun with invisible hair net. NO bangs, wispies, frizzies or visible hair clips, scrunchies, headbands, etc. (The best way to ensure a secure and slicked back bun is by putting your child s hair up while it is wet and of course using lots of hairspray and gel) Makeup fully applied: Foundation that is the same color as their skin or one shade darker, neutral colored eye shadow (brown is ideal), mascara, pink blush, pink or red lipstick (not too bright; a daytime color, please) Black or brown eyeliner is optional. Tights and nude leotard ON underneath easy to remove street clothes (so clothes do not mess up hair or makeup when removing) No holes, stains, runs or rips in the tights. Dance bag with ALL applicable dance shoes, extra tights, a waterbottle, hairspray and extra bobby pins. DO NOT BRING TO THE THEATRE: Food or Electronic Devices i.e.: cell phones, ipods, ipads, tablets, Gameboys, DS, Xbox, Nintendo etc, jewelry or anything of value that may get lost. NO fingernail polish, earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets or ANY jewelry may be worn onstage or brought to the theatre! Please take off and leave at home. PLEASE be sure to have your child s name written on EVERYTHING worn or brought to the theatre including dance bags and everything in it. All male dancers in Primary Levels I-IV, and Levels IA, IIA, B, C and D must arrive at all of the production dress rehearsals and performances with: Neat and tidy hair, hair may be slicked back and gelled Neutral colored blush and lipstick applied, all other makeup is optional. White tight fitting tank and black tights or tight fitting black shorts ON underneath street clothes Ballet bag with ALL applicable dance shoes and a waterbottle DO NOT BRING TO THE THEATRE: food, electronic devices i.e.: cell phones, ipods, ipads, tablets, Gameboys, DS, Xbox, Nintendo etc, jewelry or anything of value that may get lost. NO fingernail polish, earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets or ANY jewelry may be worn onstage or brought to the theatre! Please take off and leave at home. PLEASE be sure to have your child s name written on EVERYTHING worn or brought to the theatre including dance bags and everything in it. ALL students must wear cover ups when coming to and from JDP and the theatre! No exceptions, this is for your child s safety and protection!
Theatre Notes for Parents/Guardians: All students will receive ticket vouchers per production that they are encouraged to sell to family, friends and community members. These vouchers will be slightly discounted from the face value of each ticket. For every 10 vouchers sold, (per production), students will receive 2 complimentary tickets. It is required that EVERY student attends their production week rehearsals. If students are not at these rehearsals their role(s) will be given to another performer. When dropping off your child(ren) for all USF shows and rehearsals please bring them to the back loading dock behind USF Theatre I. You may take them inside to the dressing rooms via the stage door on the left and by going straight down the stairs to your right. (PLEASE only one parent or guardian per child is permitted) When dropping off your child(ren) for all JDP shows and rehearsals you may bring them inside or send them inside on their own. Only one parent or guardian is permitted in the studio dressing rooms. Please DO NOT go backstage, or access the house or lobby via the stage door at USF!! After dropping your child inside the dressing rooms you MUST go back out the door you came in and walk around the theatre to the front lobby doors. This is for the safety of all performers, children and staff, THANK YOU for your cooperation with this. There will be JDP/CSAG staff and volunteers to guide your child to their correct dressing room as well as helping them with all costume changes and keeping them entertained. If you are interested in volunteering for any of our productions please email info@jansendance.com and we will put you on our volunteer contact list. Children may not be picked up until the conclusion of the show or the conclusion of their rehearsal and they have been dismissed by one of the directors. You will pick them up exactly where you dropped them off. Again only ONE parent or guardian is permitted in the dressing rooms per child. Please be sure they have not forgotten any of their belongings. All production costumes are the property of Collective Soles Arts Group therefore children must leave their costumes at the theatre in an orderly fashion. (For the Spring Dance Concert; students are allowed and must take those costumes home with them at the conclusion of that production) Please no flash photography during any rehearsal or performance. You are always welcome to take photos during rehearsals but because of safety reasons the flash must be off. Sudden flashes of bright lights can cause injury to performers. In addition you are welcome to record all dress rehearsals, but no video recording during performances. The most important part of all performances is to make it as fun and joyful as possible! We at JDP/CSAG are thrilled to have you and your child(ren) with us this season and we cannot wait to see the students shine onstage!