Welcome Package for Summer 2010

Sarah’s Dance Academyinvites all dancers and parents to the Summer 2010 Dance Season! We are delighted to begin our fifth Summer Dance Season. The season will begin on Monday, June 14, 2010 and will end on Friday, July 30, 2010. Please read the following information over carefully:

Studio Policies and Procedures
Performance troupe information
Summer Dance Camp information
Calendar of Events and Tuition Schedule
Registration Form and Medical Release Form

Sarah’s DanceAcademy Award Winning Performance Troupe Team:

Sarah’s Dance Academy Performance Troupe Team is a competition team developed for dancers who desire to perform more often and take dance to the next level! Performance Troupe is offered to girls and boys, ages 6 and older, that have the competitive edge and the LOVE for dance. No dance experience is necessary. Be a part of our award winning Performance Troupe Team - gain experience and memories that will last a lifetime! Please see below for more information or call the studio for a Troupe Packet (920) 822-7400!

SUMMER CAMP - June 7 through June 11, 2010

Summer Camp is a great way for dancers to try out each style of dance, as well as a few specialty classes, for a

great price. The week is split into 2 sessions: Tuesday and Thursday classes from 4:30 to 7:30 pm for ages 6 to 10, and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday classes from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for ages 11 to 18. Groups will also be split by skill level. This was one of our most talked about programs last Summer, so register early as space is limited. Please see below for more information on the Summer Camp!

Summer Classes Offered:

Combination Class meets for 60 minutes per week for 7 weeks. This class is for ages 3 years old through adult. Combination Classes for students ages 3 to 6 will consist of 30 minutes of Tap and 30 minutes of Pre-Ballet; for ages 8 and above, 30 minutes of Tap and 30 minutes of Jazz/Hip-Hop.

Pom-Pon Class focuses on isolating the body with sharp movements using pom-pons. This class meets for 45 minutes per week for 7 weeks. Are you also interested in making your School Dance Team next year, then check out our new Dance Team Prep class.

Technique, Flexibility and Conditioning Class is geared to build the dancer’s flexibility and skills, such as turns, leaps, and jumps, while perfecting skills and building your core, arms, shoulders, and legs. This is a must for dancers that want to advance to the next level in dance, or for those dancers with the goal of making one of our Performance Troupe Teams and/or their high school dance team. This class is offered in 7-week segments and meets for 45 minutes each week.

Fairy Tale Dance Class will be offered in 7-week segments and meets for 40 minutes each week. This is for students that are preschool age (3 to 5 years old). During the initial week a fairy tale story is read, and then students learn Pre-Ballet dance movements with music pertaining to the story. The following week the students put on costumes (over their leotard/tights) and perform their routine. This class is an excellent dance class for beginning little dancers. It is a fun and rewarding experience for the children to dress up and perform! The Fairy Tale costumes are provided for each student at each performance.

Two-Year-Old Movement Class will be offered in 6-week segments and meets for 30 minutes each week. A parent attends this class with their child. This fast-paced, fun-filled class introduces your child to easy movements and gives them the opportunity to be a part of a dance class with the help of Mom or Dad.

Ballet I, II, III, IV and V. Classical Ballet is fundamental for all dance classes. Ballet provides the basis for all forms of dance and should be taken first, or concurrently, with Tap or Jazz classes. Ballet teaches proper technique, posture and terminology. Students will be grouped together by age, skill level, and experience. Classes labeled Ballet incorporate technical skills and performance skills. Ballet Technique is a class for aspiring dancers who wish to develop an understanding of dance movement. Ballet Technique classes are 60 to 90 minutes in length and run for 7 weeks. Most dancers over the age of 6 should take a Ballet Technique Class in addition to their regular Combination Class.

Hip-Hop Dance Class will be offered for 7 weeks and meets for 30 minutes each week. Hip-Hop Dance consists of high-energy street movements as seen in your favorite music videos. The focus is on isolating the body while performing some tricks. (Also, check out the All Boys Hip-Hop and Adult Hip-Hop Crew classes.) This class is for ages 7 to adult.

Private Lessons meet for 30 or 60 minutes per week for 7 weeks. You may choose from one of the following types of dance: Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Pom-Pon, and Hip-Hop. If taken both semesters, the student will be in the Recital.

Please remember that proper dance attire is strictly enforced for every student. Please see the Spring 2010 Studio Policies and Procedures sheet for a list of proper dance attire. Registrations are due by March 22, 2010. Please keep in mind that all class schedules are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. A place in class will not be reserved without a completed Registration Form and the accompanying Registration Fee. Feel free to call the Studio with any questions at (920) 822-7400. All phone messages are checked periodically during the day and your call will be returned promptly.

Join in the fun this Summer at Sarah’s DanceAcademy! We believe in building strong relationships with children, families, and communities. We promise to provide a fun, healthy, and safe environment for all ages, cultures, and skill levels. As professional dance instructors, our goal is to provide high quality educational dance while at the same time providing each student with self-worth and the ‘love of dance’.

Miss Sarah

“You're revelation is the tune I dance to." – The Message, Ps. 119:77

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“NEW” PERFORMANCE TROUPE TEAM

Sarah’s DanceAcademy Performance Troupe Team information:

Performance Troupe Team Meeting:

A Troupe information meeting for Parents and Dancers will be held on Monday April 19, 2010 and Monday April 26, 2010 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, and on Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Sarah’s Dance Academy - Studio A to go over any questions or concerns about joining this year’s Performance Troupe Team. If you are interested in attending any of these meetings, please contact the Studio at (920) 822-7400 so that we can be better organized. Remember, there is NO obligation if you attend the meeting, so come find out more! Do you have a friend that is interested too, bring him or her with! Please contact the Studio at (920) 822-7400 if you will be attending this meeting.

Performance Troupe Team Evaluation/Audition Dates:

Anyone is invited to join Sarah’s Dance Academy Performance Troupe Team! Each year dancers must audition for a place on a Performance Troupe Team. Auditions are free! All students will be cast into a group to learn two short routines in Jazz, Hip-Hop, or Pom with techniques and skills according to their age. Then, each student will audition individually. All dancers will be scored on their technique and performance abilities. Evaluations/Auditions for ages 11 to 18 will be held onTuesday June 8, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Auditions for ages 5 to 10 will be held on Monday June 7, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. All individual auditions will take place immediately after 7:30 pm. At the conclusion of the Evaluations, a cast list for each team will be posted by dancers name on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 12:00 pm at Studio A’s back door or online at Please note that Summer Class Practice will start immediately after the Evaluation day, so make sure that you get your Registration in for a spot in class. No dancer will be eliminated, auditions are for placement purposes only!

Summer Class Requirements for Performance Troupe Team Members:

Our Summer Dance Camp is mandatory for all of the members of our 2010-2011 Performance Troupe Teams! Summer classes are NOT MANDATORY for students to join the Performance Troupe Team! But, it is highly recommended that you take at least one class during the Summer (Technique, Conditioning and Flex, Ballet I, II, or III and/or Combination Class). Taking a class in summer will help the dancer improve and prepar for the Troupe session!

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SUMMER 2010 STUDIO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Studio Policy:

Classes will begin the week of June 14, 2010 and will continue through July 30, 2010. Please enter the Studio A, B and C from the rear entrance, thank you. A $15.00 Registration Fee is due by June 1, 2010 with this completed Registration Form. Please remember that class schedules are filled on a first-come first-serve basis, and all classes must be paid for on the dates that they are due. Payment must be made in the form of cash or personal check, no credit cards are accepted. There is a $30.00 charge for returned checks, followed by payment in cash. There will NOT be any invoices sent for tuition fees, so please watch the Studio Bulletin Board or refer to the schedule for payment. Please note that if a payment is 1 to 30 days late, there will be a $10.00 Late Fee charged monthly per-student per-class, in addition to the designated Tuition Charge. If your account is 60 days late, your child will be suspended from Sarah’s Dance Academy until all tuition and late fees are paid in full. Please notify the Studio if there are any special circumstances concerning payments, we will be willing to work out a payment plan.

Dance Shoes and Attire:

Combination Class & Private Lessons (ages 3 to adult): Black tap, black ballet, or jazz shoes.

Boys Hip-Hop/Combination Class attire: Dance pants, jag pants and a tight fitting solid color tee shirt, jazz shoes or Hip-Hop sneakers.

Girls Hip-Hop Attire: Any color leotards, tank can be worn over leotard, jag pants/dance pants or shorts and Hip-Hop sneakers or jazz shoes.

Two-Year-Old Movement Class: Wears the same attire as Combination Class, but with black ballet shoes.

Fairy Tale Dance Class: Black ballet shoes, leotard, and tights (a shirt is optional).

Ballet Class: Black leotards, pink tights, skirts of any color or pattern, and pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. No “Dance Paws” are allowed in Ballet Class! Hair must be pulled away from the face and in a tight bun.

Class Observation:

Parents, family, and friends may observe the dancer’s class time during the last week of classes July 25-30, 2010. Class Observation is not permitted at any other times, thank you! Photo cameras and/or video cameras will be allowed during Observation Week.

Pulaski Polka Days Parade:

The Pulaski Polka Days Parade will be on Sunday, July 25, 2010. It is MANDATORY (unless noted otherwise) for all dancers to be in the Parade. Parade Practice for ages 7 and older will be held on Saturday, July 17 & Saturday, July 24 from 9:00 - 11:00 am. All students are required to purchase a Sarah’s DanceAcademy tank top and poms (if needed, we will be using the same tank tops and poms from last years parade). If you already have these items you will not need to re-buy them for the Parade. We will need five Parent Volunteers for the Parade this year (if interested, please check the box on the Registration Form).

ART STREET 2010 is August 28-29th

Current Performance Troupe Team members (2009-2010) and select summer classes will be invited to perform on stage at Art Street in downtown Green Bay. Specific dates and times will be announced in the summer.

Attendance and Absences:

Please be prompt for class. All classes will begin at their scheduled times. There is no reimbursement or class time makeup due to your absence. Please call the Studio at (920) 822-7400 if you will not be in class.

Additional Information:

All students are expected to conduct themselves with self-control and with the utmost respect for others. If a student acts in a manner that would put himself, herself, or anyone else at the Studio in harm, that student will be dismissed promptly! Parents will be informed of their child’s negative behavior. Listening and following directions in class is a very important part of dance. Disciplining a dancer takes away from the class time, which is not fair to the other students. Please feel free to ask me questions at any time, so long as it does not interrupt class time. We are always open to positive comments and suggestions that would help our Dance Studio to improve. Give us a call at (920) 822-7400 or email us at .

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SUMMER DANCE CAMP

Summer Dance Camp:

This program will be held Monday, June 7, 2010 through Friday, June 11, 2010 for ages 6 through 19. The Session is split into two groups, Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes are for ages 11-19 from 5:00-8:00pm for $75.00 and Tuesday and Thursday for ages 6-10 for $50.00.These energy-packed camps will provide a great beginning to your Summer! This Summer Camp focuses on 3 to 4 different styles of dance, technique, conditioning and learning body awareness. Registration for Summer Dance Camp must be received by Monday, June 1, 2010. Summer Dance Camp days and times are listed below and are according to age! All Troupe Team members must attend Summer Technique Dance Camp. To register, please use the Summer Registration Form that follows.

Monday June7, Wednesday June 9, and Friday June 11 Session (ages 11 to 19) from 5:00 - 8:00 pm:

Fee $75.00

Conditioning, Flex, and Strength...... 30 minutes

Jazz...... 30 minutes

Pom...... 30 minutes

Break...... 15 minutes

Hip-Hop...... 30 minutes

Technique, Leaps, Turns, Jumps, Tricks, and Kicks...... 45 minutes

Tuesday June 8 and Thursday June 10 Session (ages 6 to 10) from 4:30 - 7:30 pm:

Fee $50.00

Warm-up, Strength, and Ballet Technique...... 30 minutes

Jazz...... 30 minutes

Pom...... 30 minutes

Break...... 15 minutes

Hip-Hop...... 30 minutes

Technique, Leaps, Turns, Jumps, Tricks, and Kicks...... 45 minutes

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SUMMER 2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 19...... Performance Troupe Team meeting for parents and dancers (7:30 pm at Studio A)

April 26...... Performance Troupe Team meeting for parents and dancers (7:30 pm at Studio A)

May 20...... Performance Troupe Team meeting for parents and dancers (7:30 pm at Studio A)

June 7...... Troupe Auditions/Evaluations for ages 6 to 10 year old (5:00 to 7:30 pm)

June 8...... Troupe Auditions/Evaluations for ages 10 to 18 year old (5:00 to 7:30 pm)

June 7 – 10...... Summer Dance Camp

June 14...... First Day of Summer Dance Classes

July 10, 17 & 24...... Practice for Pulaski Polka Days Parade for ages 8 and above (9:00 to 11:00 am)

July 26...... Pulaski Polka Days Parade

July 26 – 30...... Parent Observation Week (end of 2009 Summer Program)

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SUMMER 2010 TUITION SCHEDULE

A Combination Class is required before Registration will be accepted for Ballet class. Discounted classes must be of paid in full in order to receive the discount and must be taken at the same time as the full price class. Discounts do not apply to private, semi-private lessons or open studio.

Multiple-Class Discount:5% discount is applied to the second class taken

10% discount is applied to the third class taken

Family Discount:First Child:100% tuition

Second Child:5% discount on the second child’s tuition

Third Child:10% discount on the third (or more) child’s tuition

Payment for dance classes must be made as listed below. There are no refunds or adjustments for missed classes or for dropping out of class during the term.

THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PAYMENT INVOICES SENT OUT FOR TUITION FEES. Please watch the Studio Bulletin Board or refer to this schedule for all payment dates. All classes must be paid for on the dates that they are due. Please note that if a payment is 1 to 30 days late, there will be a $10.00 Late Fee charged monthly, per-student, per-class in addition to the designated Tuition Charge. If your account is 60 days or more late, your child will be suspended from Sarah’s Dance Academy until all Tuition and Late Fees are paid in full.