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Dear Parents and Centre Stage Students,
On the following pages you will find a brief synopsis of the background and rules of Centre Stage School of Dance. After you have completed reading this material, please sign the last page and return it to our studio receptionist. In order for your child to attend classes, we must have your signature acknowledging that you have read and understand this material.
Background of Centre Stage
Centre Stage opened its doors in September of 1983 with an enrollment of 150 students. Since that time we have grown to over 1200 students and a staff of exciting and talented instructors. Our goal is to train young dancers, starting as early as three years old, and teach them not only the art of dance, but to instill in them the confidence and self esteem that they will need as they grow into young adults. Our instructor’s job is to teach your children to dance and have fun at the same time. During the 10 months that they are in class, they will become friends with their dance classmates as well as their instructors. We hope they will have lasting and happy memories of their dancing days at Centre Stage.
Website
Centre Stage has a website at On this website you can find the holiday schedule, tuition rates, current events, and much more. Please feel free to request information or email a teacher thru this website.
Tuition
Tuition is based upon the total number of classes per year,36 and paid in a 10 month installment basis, August thru May. Tuition is due by the1st of each month, and will be considered late after the 15th. If a student wishes to withdraw, a written notice is required two weeks in advance of the withdrawal. No refunds or credits are given for missed classes. There will be a $35.00 charge for all returned checks and credit cards are not accepted.
Late Fee
If tuition is not paid by the 15th of each month, you must pay an additional charge of $10.00 per child.
Inclement Weather
Living in the South presents us with a variety of weather conditions that often occur with little notice. In the event of snow, tornado, etc. or when the CobbCounty school system cancels classes due to weather, our studio will also be closed.
Make-up Classes
A make-up schedule will be posted in the studio. If your child misses a class he/she must make-up that class in order for Centre Stage to be able to teach your child effectively. This includes making up due to inclement weather.
Classes & Dress Code
Preschool (2 ½ to 4 year olds) – This class develops the child’s rhythm and balance through the dance art of tap, pre-ballet, basic tumbling skills, creative movement and coordination. Children wear any color leotard and tights. Tan tap shoes and pink ballet shoes are required.
Kindergarten – Children will develop rhythm and balance through the dance art of tap, pre-ballet, introduction to jazz and basic tumbling skills. These children may wear any color leotard and tights. Tan tap shoes and pink ballet shoes are required.
Jazz – This style of dance is high energy performed to upbeat music that incorporates the latest turns, leaps, tricks and expressive dance movements. Leotard and tights of any color. Tan jazz shoes. No shorts, long pants, or shirts.
Tap – From classical style to the new craze of rhythm tap, this class teaches the fundamentals of sound, rhythm and coordination. Leotard and tights of any color. Tan Mary Jane buckle tap shoes.
Ballet/Pointe – Ballet is the foundation for all forms of dance and is the most technical. These classes will incorporate barre, ballet technique, strengthening exercises and stretch to enhance your child’s appreciation for the classical art form. Black leotard and pink tights with your hair in a bun is required.
Lyrical – This is an expressive art form that tells a story throughout the dancer’s physicalmovement and interpretation. This style consists of basic ballet technique andincorporates a strong jazz influence. Leotard and tights of any color. Tan jazz shoes. No shorts, long pants, or shirts.
Acro – From cartwheels to backbends and aerials to layouts, your child will be “flipping” through the skills in no time. Leotard of any color with footless tights.
Hip Hop – The latest dance trend of hip-hop includes the latest funk movements, pop and lock movements, and freestyle dance. Leotard and tights of any color or dance pants/shorts with a form-fitting top. Tennis shoes.
Jazz Technique – This style of dance is high energy performed to upbeat music that incorporates the latest turns, leaps, tricks and expressive dance movements. This class focuses solely on the technical aspect of dance and will not be featured in the year-end production. Leotard and tights of any color. Tan jazz shoes. No shorts, long pants, or shirts.
Holiday Schedule
Labor Day-September 1st
Thanksgiving-November 24ththru 28th
Visitors Week -December 8th thru 12th
Holiday Break-December 22ndthru January 4th
Spring Holiday-April 6ththru 10th
Last Day of Classes -May 13th
Dance Recitals-May 15th, May 16th and 17th, 2008
Auditions for Company
Company auditions in jazz and tap will be held on August 23rd, 2008.
Dance Recital
Centre Stage is known throughout Atlanta for the elaborate and professional shows we produce during the year, especially our year-end show. We work very hard to give lasting memories for all. Our shows are staged and choreographed to meet the highest professional standards and allow your child to perform in a real life, stage production environment. If your child takes more than one class at Centre Stage, there is a strong possibility he/she will be dancing in more than one performance.
Tickets
Tickets for the annual Dance Recital will be $15.00 each. Ballet show tickets will be $12.00 each. If your child dances on all nights or if you have more than one child enrolled at Centre Stage and he/she dances on different nights, you will still be required to buy a ticket for each performance you wish to attend.
Costume Fees
All costume fees must be paid by October 30th, 2008. The costume fees are as follows:
Pre-School and Kindergarten - $70.00
1st thru 5th grade - $75.00
Middle and High School - $80.00
Scholarships
Six scholarships are awarded at the end of the school year to six students who have displayed the ability to work hard and achieve the high standards in dance technique set by Centre Stage. Recipients receive an award and one years free tuition in the category for which they are selected. Categories are Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Rising Star, Best All Around Dancer and Dedication to the Art of Dance.
A Friendly Reminder
The entire staff at Centre Stage does everything possible to make our students and their families feel special. If we make a mistake in your tuition billing or you feel there is a situation we need to know about that would help us to better understand your child, please feel free to leave your name and phone number and our staff will call you at your convenience. Please remember our teachers do not get breaks during the teaching period and cannot have conferences with parents before or after class. This takes away from the “teaching period.” They will, however, be happy to speak with you at any time over the telephone.
Please fill out the following paper and return with your $25.00 registration fee to Centre Stage at 2520 Shallowford Road, Marietta, Georgia 30066. Make sure that you have selected the class you wish to enroll for by either calling the studio {(770) 928-4900} or coming in.
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I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES AND POLICIES OF CENTRE STAGE.
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