SEASON CLASSES
Our dance class season starts every year in September and goes to Memorial Day weekend. We have three to four performances near the end of the season that includes: performances at nursing homes and an annual performance. In December we may do a Christmas show that involves only certain classes. Those classes are determined from one season to another. We also have dance pictures taken by a photographer in the month of May. We do not make it mandatory that every student perform, but we do encourage it for it is a way to bring honor to God by blessing others. ALL of our classes are non-competitive and meet once a week. We have class choices for ages 3 through adult. Some are performing classes and some are not. If you are definitely wanting to be included in any of our performances, you will need to register and start attending class by the 1st of November.
DANCE CAMP
Our themed summer camps happen annually in July across four days. We run this program under the same student policy as our annual season. There are three different age groups available: 4-7, 7-10, and 10+. Each group will have the opportunity to show what they have learned to family the afternoon/evening of day four. We can take only so many students in each group due to limited space.
CLASS BEHAVIOR
Our guiding principle regarding student behavior is based upon Hebrews 13:17 from the Holy Scriptures. Students are expected to be quiet and attentive during class instruction and should not be a disturbance or a distraction to other students. Inappropriate behavior may result in the student being asked to sit out of the class and a parent will be notified. Repeated disrespectful behavior may result in expulsion of a student from the class. While we hope this action would be rarely used, we must reserve the right to expel a student should it ever become necessary. Please no gum, candy, food, or drink (with the exception of water) in the studio room. Food and beverages are permitted in the waiting area. Each student is encouraged to have their own water bottle with their name on it. All students should be responsible to clean up after themselves during their stay in the studio.
" Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch
over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work
will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you."
- Hebrews 13:17
CLASS ATTENDANCE
We ask that students make every effort to attend all classes they have signed up to take and that includes the class pictures that will be taken in May. Invariably there will be instances that will prevent a student from attending - (ex, illness, family vacations, unexpected emergencies). We respectfully ask that the studio be directly notified in advance of class in the case of a necessary absence. Too many "no shows" without prior notification may result in a student being dropped from a class for the benefit of the others in that class. Attendance will be recorded. Students should plan to arrive ten minutes prior to class time for personal preparation and to avoid tardiness. Our season runs from the begining of September to the end of May. Once you have come on board with the studio, our expectation is that you remain faithfully committed to the studio to the end of May.
JOINING, DROPPING, OR CHANGING CLASSES
[JOINING]
Each season starts in September and goes through May. There will be an end of season performance as well as other scheduled performances in nursing homes, retirement centers, etc. Christmas shows may also be scheduled for December. Students will be evaluated for skill level and placed in a class in accordance to their ability. If the student is unable to take the recommended class, then the level before it will be recommended.
[DROPPING]
If a student needs to drop a class for any reason, the teacher needs to be informed as early as possible.
[CHANGING CLASSES]
Changing from one class to another would require staff/teacher approval and must be done before any costume order would be made. Typically, costume orders are placed in early December.
STUDIO CLOSINGS
In the event that the studio must be closed due to inclement weather, an announcement will be made on the studio website (www.atimetodance2015.com) under the Home page. Please check it before leaving home. Each class can have up to four snow days throughout the season. Due to the possibility of the Colvin family needing to close the studio for illness, we will utilize the same four day policy as for snow days. This means if we exceed the four days for either sickness or bad weather for any given class, then we will see about make up lessons. Make up lessons would only be offered for studio closings and not for personal absence.
DRESS CODE
General Rule: NOTHING BAGGY so body lines may be seen
LADIES
Ballet - Top Choices: Leotard, Biketard, or Tight fitting cami top (wear on top of leotard or biketard)
Bottom Choices: Sheer dance skirt w/tights (needs to be above the knee in length), Opaque
skirt w/tights (needs to be mid thigh length or shorter), Leggings capris or
ankle length w/tights or footies, or Dance shorts w/tights
NOTE: It is important that you follow these attire rules so the teacher can
see the student's leg rotation
Extra: Leg warmers, Tight fitting jackets, and Warm-up jackets are permitted but only
during warm up time
Hair: In bun if possible (no hair flying in face)
Revolution brand ballet shoes - orders are made through our studio
Tap,
Jazz,
Worship - Top Choices: Leotard, Biketard, Tight fitting cami top (wear on top of leotard or
biketard), or Tight fitting sports tank top
Bottom Choices: Sheer dance skirt w/tights (needs to be above the knee), Opaque skirt
w/tights (needs to be mid thigh length or shorter), Leggings capris or
ankle length w/tights or footies, or Dance shorts w/tights
NOTE: It is important that you follow these attire rules so the teacher
can see the student's leg rotation
Tap & Jazz classes are permitted to wear jazz pants as well
Extra: Leg warmers, Tight fitting jackets, and Warm-up jackets are permitted but only
during warm up time
Hair: Must be pulled up
Appropriate shoes - orders are made through our studio
GENTLEMEN
Top Choices: Male leotard or Tight solid color tank
Bottom Choices: Leggings, Stove pipe pants, Tights, or Dance shorts
Tap, Jazz, and Worship classes are permitted to wear jazz pants as well
NOTE: It is important that you follow these attire rules so the teacher
can see the student's leg rotation
Extra: Warm-up jackets are permitted but only during warm up time
Hair: Long hair needs to be pulled back
Appropriate shoes - orders are made through our studio
Jewelry
No jewelry permitted except for starter earrings and finger rings.
STAGE MAKEUP
LADIES
4-6 yrs. foundation, cheek blush, red lip stick, and may apply copper-brown colored eye
shadow
7+ yrs. foundation, cheek blush, red lip stick, copper-brown colored eye shadow, eye liner,
and mascara
GENTLEMEN
4-6 yrs. foundation, cheek blush, may do light colored lip stick
7+ yrs. foundation, cheek blush, light colored lip stick, little bit of eye liner, may do little
mascara
(NOTE: Stage makeup is needed when performing as many times stage lighting will make faces appear quite pale.)
ITEMS TO BRING TO CLASS
We suggest that students bring their own water bottle with their name on it, extra hair bands, hair pins, the appropriate shoes for their class, and a jewelry bag for jewelry that must be removed during class. After the recital song(s) have been revealed, we highly recommend that students bring in a flash drive or a blank CD (NOT a DVD) with their name on it and in a case or holder, so we can burn them a copy which they may use for practicing at home.
CLASS OBSERVATION
On the final lesson of each month parents are invited and encouraged to watch the last 10 minutes of a 45 minute class and the last 15 minutes of an hour class. In that time, we highly welcome anyone to video record their child and the teacher as they run through their performance dance(s). The teacher of Little Gem classes will invite parents to come in at the appropriate time. For all other classes, the parents are welcome to walk in themselves at the appropriate time.
Our guiding principle regarding student behavior is based upon Hebrews 13:17 from the Holy Scriptures. Students are expected to be quiet and attentive during class instruction and should not be a disturbance or a distraction to other students. Inappropriate behavior may result in the student being asked to sit out of the class and a parent will be notified. Repeated disrespectful behavior may result in expulsion of a student from the class. While we hope this action would be rarely used, we must reserve the right to expel a student should it ever become necessary. Please no gum, candy, food, or drink (with the exception of water) in the studio room. Food and beverages are permitted in the waiting area. Each student is encouraged to have their own water bottle with their name on it. All students should be responsible to clean up after themselves during their stay in the studio.
" Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch
over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work
will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you."
- Hebrews 13:17
CLASS ATTENDANCE
We ask that students make every effort to attend all classes they have signed up to take and that includes the class pictures that will be taken in May. Invariably there will be instances that will prevent a student from attending - (ex, illness, family vacations, unexpected emergencies). We respectfully ask that the studio be directly notified in advance of class in the case of a necessary absence. Too many "no shows" without prior notification may result in a student being dropped from a class for the benefit of the others in that class. Attendance will be recorded. Students should plan to arrive ten minutes prior to class time for personal preparation and to avoid tardiness. Our season runs from the begining of September to the end of May. Once you have come on board with the studio, our expectation is that you remain faithfully committed to the studio to the end of May.
JOINING, DROPPING, OR CHANGING CLASSES
[JOINING]
Each season starts in September and goes through May. There will be an end of season performance as well as other scheduled performances in nursing homes, retirement centers, etc. Christmas shows may also be scheduled for December. Students will be evaluated for skill level and placed in a class in accordance to their ability. If the student is unable to take the recommended class, then the level before it will be recommended.
[DROPPING]
If a student needs to drop a class for any reason, the teacher needs to be informed as early as possible.
[CHANGING CLASSES]
Changing from one class to another would require staff/teacher approval and must be done before any costume order would be made. Typically, costume orders are placed in early December.
STUDIO CLOSINGS
In the event that the studio must be closed due to inclement weather, an announcement will be made on the studio website (www.atimetodance2015.com) under the Home page. Please check it before leaving home. Each class can have up to four snow days throughout the season. Due to the possibility of the Colvin family needing to close the studio for illness, we will utilize the same four day policy as for snow days. This means if we exceed the four days for either sickness or bad weather for any given class, then we will see about make up lessons. Make up lessons would only be offered for studio closings and not for personal absence.
DRESS CODE
General Rule: NOTHING BAGGY so body lines may be seen
LADIES
Ballet - Top Choices: Leotard, Biketard, or Tight fitting cami top (wear on top of leotard or biketard)
Bottom Choices: Sheer dance skirt w/tights (needs to be above the knee in length), Opaque
skirt w/tights (needs to be mid thigh length or shorter), Leggings capris or
ankle length w/tights or footies, or Dance shorts w/tights
NOTE: It is important that you follow these attire rules so the teacher can
see the student's leg rotation
Extra: Leg warmers, Tight fitting jackets, and Warm-up jackets are permitted but only
during warm up time
Hair: In bun if possible (no hair flying in face)
Revolution brand ballet shoes - orders are made through our studio
Tap,
Jazz,
Worship - Top Choices: Leotard, Biketard, Tight fitting cami top (wear on top of leotard or
biketard), or Tight fitting sports tank top
Bottom Choices: Sheer dance skirt w/tights (needs to be above the knee), Opaque skirt
w/tights (needs to be mid thigh length or shorter), Leggings capris or
ankle length w/tights or footies, or Dance shorts w/tights
NOTE: It is important that you follow these attire rules so the teacher
can see the student's leg rotation
Tap & Jazz classes are permitted to wear jazz pants as well
Extra: Leg warmers, Tight fitting jackets, and Warm-up jackets are permitted but only
during warm up time
Hair: Must be pulled up
Appropriate shoes - orders are made through our studio
GENTLEMEN
Top Choices: Male leotard or Tight solid color tank
Bottom Choices: Leggings, Stove pipe pants, Tights, or Dance shorts
Tap, Jazz, and Worship classes are permitted to wear jazz pants as well
NOTE: It is important that you follow these attire rules so the teacher
can see the student's leg rotation
Extra: Warm-up jackets are permitted but only during warm up time
Hair: Long hair needs to be pulled back
Appropriate shoes - orders are made through our studio
Jewelry
No jewelry permitted except for starter earrings and finger rings.
STAGE MAKEUP
LADIES
4-6 yrs. foundation, cheek blush, red lip stick, and may apply copper-brown colored eye
shadow
7+ yrs. foundation, cheek blush, red lip stick, copper-brown colored eye shadow, eye liner,
and mascara
GENTLEMEN
4-6 yrs. foundation, cheek blush, may do light colored lip stick
7+ yrs. foundation, cheek blush, light colored lip stick, little bit of eye liner, may do little
mascara
(NOTE: Stage makeup is needed when performing as many times stage lighting will make faces appear quite pale.)
ITEMS TO BRING TO CLASS
We suggest that students bring their own water bottle with their name on it, extra hair bands, hair pins, the appropriate shoes for their class, and a jewelry bag for jewelry that must be removed during class. After the recital song(s) have been revealed, we highly recommend that students bring in a flash drive or a blank CD (NOT a DVD) with their name on it and in a case or holder, so we can burn them a copy which they may use for practicing at home.
CLASS OBSERVATION
On the final lesson of each month parents are invited and encouraged to watch the last 10 minutes of a 45 minute class and the last 15 minutes of an hour class. In that time, we highly welcome anyone to video record their child and the teacher as they run through their performance dance(s). The teacher of Little Gem classes will invite parents to come in at the appropriate time. For all other classes, the parents are welcome to walk in themselves at the appropriate time.
