Fall 2015
We would like to welcome all new and returning students to Dance Spectrum. Classes in ballet, jazz, tap, modern and Zumba Fitness are offered on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. evenings and on Sat. afternoons. Please call (609) 625-2880 for class info. If you get the machine, please leave a message. Please fill out a registration form for the year if you have not done so already. Any registration form prior to August needs to be replaced. They are available in the waiting room. Restrooms are located behind the dance room in the back of the building across from the office. You may walk through dance room to get there, but please do so quietly as not to disrupt class. There is also a kitchenette in back that you may use.
Payment Policies
All Dance lesson money is due during the 1st week of the month and is past due and subject to a $10 late fee after the 15th of the month. Lesson money is payable to Dance Spectrum. Annual registration fees are due upon enrollment. A billing envelope will be available to each student and can be found in outgoing box on table in waiting room. If there is not one with your child’s name you may fill out a blank. Please submit your payment in the envelope and leave in the office or inbox. Your empty envelope will be returned to an outbox in the waiting room with a signature confirming receipt. You may take it and keep it home until next payment or leave it with us until you pay again. Payment is still due even if you do not have your envelope. Our fee is a flat rate monthly fee, regardless of how many classes are scheduled or attended that month. Long term absence and non payment may require a new registration fee to re-enroll or may result in loss of spot in class.
Dress Code
All Dance Students are expected to wear proper dancewear: leotard, tights, leggings, etc. No sweat pants, T shirts or jeans of any kind! No pants in ballet Skirts or dance shorts are permitted over leotard and tights. Ballet slippers and Pointe shoes should be pink. Tap shoes should be black. Jazz shoes should be black. If you have shoes that fit, but are not the colors required, you may wear them. Replace them with the proper color when you are ready for a new pair. Ms Crystal can size your child and order shoes as needed. Small children should wear buckle tap shoes rather than ties if possible. Hair should be fixed off the face and bangs should be secured out of eyes. No jewelry (just leave it home) NO GUM.
Recital News
Plan on the show being held in mid June at the Stockton PAC. Last year our theme was “The Magic of Music”. We are taking ideas for this year’s show. Classes will begin working on routines in January. Focus at this time of year is on technique. A $20 deposit per costume will be due November 28th and the balance will be due the first class after the new year. We must order our costumes early in order to get them in time for our photos in May. A costume usually costs about $55-$65. Future newsletters or notices will keep you informed of costume prices, payment dates and rehearsal dates.
Teachers
Ms. Crystal is artistic director and teaches many of our classes.
Miss Jessica, will soon be teaching the intermediate tap and jazz on Wednesday. Miss Jessica has been dancing for 26 years and teaching for 11years.
Ms. Silvia Herrera is teaching Zumba fitness classes on Wednesdays at 4pm.
Miss Elizabeth Erickson is teaching the Wednesday modern class again with Miss Margaret Erickson.
Miss Samantha Ell is teaching beginner Jazz on Wednesdays.
Reminder to Dancers:
Please silence your cell phones while you are in class! Please do not make or receive calls during your class time. Please do not leave the dance studio to check for text messages or check your Facebook! This can be done after class is over. Enter class on time. Do not make your teacher look for you. Students under 17 are not permitted to be outside the
building without a parent. Wait for your ride inside the building and let the instructor know if no one has come to pick you up.
Upcoming Performances
Our Student Dance Company will be performing at the channel 6abc Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia. We are really looking forward to this exciting event and hope you will watch us on TV that day.
Please see Ms. Crystal if you are interested in auditioning for the Student Dance Company.
Fall 2015