WELCOME TO LET'S DANCE STUDIO

2009 - 2010 SCHOOL YEAR

Celebrating our 24th year

STUDIO PROCEDURES & GENERAL INFORMATION

STUDENT CHECK IN

All teachers will take attendance in class. This will avoid having absences improperly recorded since most students forget to check in at the desk. Monthly tuition and/or questions can be directed to Jeanette, our receptionist. If you would like to speak to your child's teacher, just tell the receptionist or write a note and the teacher will contact you as soon as possible. Class time is important and we want to keep interruptions to a minimum. ALSO: Make sure you pick up your child promptly. Many times at closing we have to wait and everyone is tired by then and ready to go home!

ATTENDANCE

We strongly encourage you to make every effort to see that your child does not miss class. For most students it is only once a week and regular attendance means so much to their dance education. If your child does miss class, we give them every opportunity possible to make up class time on another day. Just ask at the reception desk for the appropriate day and time that is best suited to their ability level. At the end of the year we do award perfect attendance certificates to those students who attend every one of their scheduled class times. This is an honor that few achieve, so make a commitment to you and your child to make class every week.

BEHAVIOR

Unruly behavior will not be tolerated. Dance is a physical activity that requires both discipline and good listening skills. If a child does not listen, it is very easy to injure themselves. Therefore, it is necessary for constant control in the classroom. If a teacher is having a problem with your child, you will be contacted and hopefully we can work together to straighten out the situation. Safety is number one and that is one of the reasons we limit class size, especially with the younger children.

SHOES

Shoe colors are as follows - please check with your child's teacher before you purchase them to make sure that you get the correct color for their class:

TAP TAP SHOES - WHITE (YOUNGER STUDENTS) BLACK (OLDER STUDENTS)

U-BUCKLE TAPS - TAN

BALLET BLACK (YOUNGER STUDENTS) OR PINK (ADVANCED STUDENTS)

POINTE PINK (DON'T WEAR UNTIL CHECKED BY TEACHER – MUST FIT EXACTLY)

JAZZ OXFORDS - BLACK

ADVANCED JAZZ CLASSES - SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES W/ ELASTIC INSERT

JAZZ SNEAKERS -HIP HOP ONLY

LYRICAL SUEDE LEATHER HALF SANDALS

FOOT UNDEEZ - ADVANCED LYRICAL CLASSES

IRISH IRISH SHOES - BLACK

CLOGGING WHITE CLOGGING SHOES WITH TAPS AND SKID PADS

HOOFING HOOFER TAPS – BLACK

Please note: students should put their shoes on after entering their designated classrooms. Also: children should not arrive at the studio wearing their dance shoes. Wearing them outdoors will damage them.

PUT YOUR CHILD'S NAME IN ALL THEIR SHOES!!!!!!

DANCE ATTIRE

PROPER DANCE ATTIRE IS REQUIRED TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN CLASS. HAIR SHOULD BE PULLED BACK AWAY FROM THE FACE IN PONY TAIL OR BUN. BALLET CLASS (45 MINUTES OR LONGER) ATTIRE IS BLACK LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS AND BALLET SKIRT. TEACHERS WILL GO OVER PROPER ATTIRE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.

PARKING

The only entrance into the studio parking lot is via Poplar Street. You must enter and exit on Poplar Street. You can drop off children near the front door at Lake Street. Please be mindful of small children in the parking lot.We have a lot of parking now but use care when entering and exiting the lot.

ON POINTE DANCE AND ACTIVEWEAR

A dance store is located on the studio premises for your convenience. Amanda Furfari is the proprietor. She offers one stop shopping for dance shoes, apparel, notions and gifts. The store is located next to the waiting room. Stock is arriving daily. All questions about merchandise and ordering should be directed to Amanda. (881-7440)

SNACKS

Snacks will be available at the desk again this year. The snacks and drinks range from .75 to $1.00. One rule though: all purchases must be made after class or between classes (for the students who spend many hours with us). Trash must be disposed of properly. Trash and recycling receptacles are located in the hallway.

OFFICE AREA

The office area is for staff only. All students and even student teachers should remain in the waiting room area.

TUITION REMINDER

Dance tuition is due the first class of each month. If tuition is paid after the 15th a $10.00 late fee will be charged. There is also a $25.00 fee for any bounced checks returned to us. If in the past you have given us more than 2 returned checks, we will request payment in cash this year!

PHONE

The studio phone is for business purposes only and cannot be used for personal phone calls except in the event of emergencies.

We, along with our teachers Abbie,Colleen, Dana, Juliann, Lauren, Kristen, Kristi, Linda, Lindsay, Michelle, Nicole and Renee are looking forward to working with you and your children. We hope this year will be not only an educational experience but also an opportunity for your children to have fun and build happy memories.

We hope this letter has been informative. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. We will try our best to keep the lines of communication open. Check the bulletin board weekly for studio updates, all information will be posted in the studio and on our website at letsdancestudio.net!!!

REMEMBER: Dance is one of the best bargains around. Where else could you purchase a gift for your child that he or she will never lose and that will enhance every movement as well as give them self- confidence and a self-image that will prepare them for life after childhood.

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER WONDERFUL YEAR!

A SPECIAL WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW STUDENTS, AND WELCOME BACK TO ALL OUR RETURNING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS!!