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"SMSD has provided a wonderful supportive environment for our
daughter to grow. We are thrilled with the confidence she has gained
while learning invaluable skills from loving, positive adults "
The Weinsteins
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POLICIES
Enrollment | Student
Placement | Attendance | Parent
Visitation
Proper Dance Attire | Recitals/Demonstrations
Studio
Etiquette
ENROLLMENT
Students are enrolled for the entire nine months (September –
May). Notice of a drop must be given two weeks in advance to Edwina
Worley on the official drop form.
STUDENT
PLACEMENT
Students are placed in classes according to what they have accomplished
in the years they have studied dance. Dedication and natural ability
are also considered. When a new student transfers to our studio,
it may be advisable for the student to attend several different
classes in order to determine which class is the best fit (the proper
level).
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is extremely important; so the student can keep
up with the rest of the class. Make-up classes may be scheduled
within the month, with the permission of the teacher. A courtesy
call to the studio or the teacher for an absence is appreciated.
PARENT CLASS
VISITATION/OBSERVATION
While regular class sessions are closed to visitors (including parents),
“Observation Day” is a very special time for the students
to display their abilities and to give parents an idea of their
progress. “Observation Day” is for adults only and is
held in April each year. Video and still cameras are allowed during
visitation. Additionally, viewing windows are open the first week
of every month and/or at teacher discretion.
PROPER DANCE
ATTIRE
Proper dance wear in the appropriate colors is to be worn to every
class. Please label ALL belongings and dance bag
with child’s name.
TYPE
OF CLASS |
PROPER
DANCE ATTIRE |
| Combination Classes |
Black leotard,
theatrical pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.
Dance skirt optional. |
| Ballet |
Black leotard, theatrical pink tights, pink ballet shoes.
Dance skirt optional. |
| Tap |
Black leotard, light toast or suntan tights, black tap shoes.
Jazz pants optional. |
| Jazz/Lyrical |
Black leotard, light toast or suntan tights, black jazz shoes.
Black dance pants optional. No t-shirts or wind shorts. |
| CJBT I and II |
Black leotard, light toast or suntan tights, pink ballet shoes
and black tap shoes. Black jazz shoes for CJBT II only. |
| Hip Hop |
Pants, shirt and tennis shoes. |
| Adult Classes |
Anything comfortable. |
RECITALS
& DEMONSTRATIONS
Each Studio (Mesa or Spicewood) holds a recital every other year.
During the off-year, they have a demonstration, which is an “informal”
performance. During 2007-2008, the Spicewood Studio will have a
recital June 1st at Connelly High School; the Mesa Studio will have
a demonstration on May 17th at Bridgepoint Elementary School.
• RECITALS are a magical time! They involve
beautiful theaters, choreographed dances, special lighting, programmed
music, elaborate costumes, and mandatory dress rehearsals. A recital
fee of $45 per family and a costume deposit of $50 per child, per
class, is due in November.
• DEMONSTRATIONS are held during the “off
year” (when there is no recital). The informal performance
is an opportunity for the students to experience the excitement
of a performance without added costume costs and rehearsals. Children
wear normal class attire. There is a $25 fee per family due in January.
STUDIO
ETIQUETTE
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Students are expected to be on time and to attend
the entire class period, unless special arrangements have been
made with the teacher. |
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Students are to be brought to class and picked up in a punctual
manner. There is no provision for watching unattended children
either before or after class. |
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No chewing gum, food, or drink is allowed in the studio or
lobby. Water is allowed. |
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All dance wear and shoes should be clean and labeled with
the child’s name. |
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Hair must be pulled back and kept away from the face. |
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No jewelry of any kind should be worn to class. |
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Dance shoes are not to be worn outside the studio. |
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We reserve the right to dismiss any student who upsets the
harmony of the school. |
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 COMBINATION
CLASS
Black leotard, theatrical pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Dance
skirt optional.
 JAZZ/LYRICAL
Black leotard, light toast or suntan tights, black Jazz shoes. Black
dance pants optional.
 BALLET
Black leotard, theatrical pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black
tap shoes. Dance skirt optional.
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