?      We need a parent volunteer for each class to be the backstage parent for dress rehearsal and recital as well as assist the teacher with various other general activities through out the year.

?      Please encourage your children to pray for their teachers, faculty & staff of ADA.  Please review the student guidelines, and support and endorse their importance with your child. 

?      We expect our students to be prompt to their classes.

?      Parents of children under 8 years of age, please arrive 15 minutes early to assist your child with their dance shoes and have their hair properly fixed.

?      Parents of children over 8 years of age, please arrive 15 minutes early so that your child can be dressed, hair appropriately fixed, warmed up and stretched before class.

?      Students should wait quietly for their class to begin.  Parents please help us to encourage this in all ages.

?      In the event that you are late please do not interrupt the class to give the teacher an explanation.  The teacher can speak with you about the tardy after class.

?      Please call the ADA office if you know ahead of time that you or your child will be late or absent so that we may notify the teacher.

?      Please make sure that you send your child to class with a water bottle that has a pull top lid this will prevent spills in the class, which can be dangerous for all students. 

?      Please take a few minutes to write your child’s first and last name on all their dance wear, including both shoes, tights, leotards, bags and jackets.

?      There will be two parent observations days per year, in which you are welcome to bring cameras, friends and relatives to join you in the classroom.

?      There will be one parent participation day a year, in which one or both parents are welcome to join the class and participate in the activities, you are also welcome to invite family and friends to join you for this class.

                       

?      Students should wait quietly for their class to begin.

?      Students should use the restroom before they come to class.

?      Student’s who are late for class should step in and wait until the teacher or assistant teacher invites them to come in.

?      Students under 12 are not allowed to enter the class until the teacher or assistant teacher invites them.  They are to wait in the lobby outside their classroom.

?      No chewing gum in class!

?      No hanging or swinging on ballet barres!

?      No talking in class!

?      Never tell another dancer what to do, that is the teachers job!

?      No gossiping allowed!

?      Bring all potential problems to the teacher or assistant teacher’s attention!

?      Never say you can’t because “You Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens You.”

Arrival:

?      For the safety of all students under the age of 8 we ask that they be physically escorted to their classroom by a parent or guardian. 

?      Please do not allow your child to enter the studio unattended.

?      Students should arrive promptly; we suggest that they arrive at least 15 minutes before their class.

?      If a student is more than 15 minutes late to class and missed warm-up, the teacher may ask the student to sit and observe class rather than participating.  This is not a punishment, but it is for their physical safety.

 

Departure:

?      Students under the age of 8 will not be allowed to leave the studio until a parent or guardian picks them up. 

?      Please do not ask your child to meet you in the parking lot for pick up.

?      All parents or guardians must come inside the studio to pick up their child.

?      Your prompt pick up of your child is appreciated and will allow our classes to continue as scheduled.

?      Class Commitment:

?      Teaching a student the meaning of commitment is another basic building block of character and commitment is always costly! Though you are allowed to withdrawal form class up until February 1^st, we highly encourage you to make it through the year to the year-end Spring Show in June. 

?      It is the reward for students and an experience that no dancer should miss.

?      If your child seems discouraged please let us know. 

?      Many times there may be some simple solution to the problem, or an extra dose of encouragement may be needed.

?      Sometimes the strenuous nature of dance combinations, the challenges of learning new music, and the difficulty of completing a task presents an overwhelming reaction in a student.

?      We want to stress the importance of finishing a class and learning to respond rather than react to frustrations that may seem insurmountable, but can realistically be conquered.

 

Inclement Weather:

?      If schools are closed due to bad weather ADA will not have classes.  If in doubt, please check your email a notice will be sent to all students to the email address on file.

 

Class Make-Ups:

?      If a student misses a class they may make it up on an alternate day.  Make-up classes are allowed August through December. 

 

Absences:

?      It is imperative that all students attend their classes regularly. If a student is to be absent please contact our office to let us know.   A make-up class may be necessary to learn missed material.  Thank you for your cooperation. 

We do not tolerate rudeness, strife, or disrespect.  All students and parents are required to behave with integrity and respect towards one another and all teachers and staff of ADA.  Any students not following the teacher’s instructions will be placed in time out or sent out of class.  Repeated offenses could possibly result in termination of lessons without refunds.  There will be no gossip or foul language allowed.  No gum chewing in class. There is to be no talking without raising hands.  All students must go to the bathroom before and between classes. 

Students are allowed to bring bottled water only into the classroom and will be given water breaks at the teachers discretion.

 

Each year we look forward to the year-end performance.  Participating in the recital is a choice and we hope that after considering these requirements you will indeed decide to be part of this life changing experience.  We realize that you expect and deserve a performance that is both exciting and excellent, and it is our heart to provide both.  We can guarantee results, but we need your commitment to achieve this.  Above all we want the children to feel the reward for all of their hard work and we want to bring glory to God with all of our gifts and talents. 

 

Requirements (All of those who want to participate in recital must agree to the following):

?      There are only 4 absences allowed from January 1^st – May 1^st.

?      There are no absences allowed from May 1^st – The End of June

?      When students miss a class, we spend the next class re-teaching only the students that missed.  Therefore never moving forward.  This is not fair to the students who were in class by asking them to repeat things that they have already spent time learning.  We understand that situations come up that are beyond your control, but we believe that by enforcing this, it will eliminate many problems.

?      Unfortunately, any student that misses more than 4 classes from January – May, will no longer be eligible to perform in the recital.  The only alternative would be for the student to schedule private lessons outside of class time to make-up the missed classes. 

?      There however, will be no privates allowed to make up classes that are missed in June.

?      Private lessons are $50 per hour.

?      Because costumes have already been ordered and paid for in advance, there will be no refunds given if a student is no longer eligible to perform due to absences.  This also applies to any recital fees that may have been paid.

?      Students must attend all scheduled dress rehearsals.

?      The show date, time and location will be announced at a later time, via email and posting at each location.

?      We have a professional photography session each season times and dates will be announced and more specific information will be provided as well via email and posting at each location.  We will be taking individual and group pictures at this time.  This photography session is mandatory for all students!

?      The recital will also be professionally video taped and you can pre-order your DVD’s for this event, as well as purchase them at the event. 

?      Photography and videography will not be permitted at the recital, however you are permitted to both photograph and film the dress rehearsal.

?      All necessary information in regards to the dress rehearsal and recital will be given in writing via email as well as posted at each location. 

A dancer’s attire greatly determines the attitude toward his/her class work, and therefore we require that the standard of appropriate neatness be observed at all times.  If a student arrives to class not in proper dress code, they may be asked to change clothes or sit out.  Any class time missed due to a student’s changing clothes cannot be made up.   If this becomes a consistent issue then the parent, may be contacted by the teacher.  Each dancer should make every effort to come to class in proper dress code with hair securely up. 

 

All dress code items can be purchased directly from our web site, under the costume/dance wear link on our registration/schedules tab, simply follow the directions on this page of our site to view and order the items listed for your classes.

Twinkle Stars & Rising Stars Ages
18 months-4

Black or Pink Leotard (any brand)

Theatrical Pink Body Wrappers Tights Child C-80, Adult A-80

Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes (Please replace laces with Black elastic only)

Pink Leather Ballet Shoes

*A cover up may be worn

Shooting Stars Ages 5-7

Black or Pink Leotard (any brand)

Theatrical Pink Body Wrappers Tights Child C-80, Adult A-80

Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes (Please replace laces with Black elastic only)

Pink Leather Ballet Shoes

*A cover up may be worn

*This class will only need jazz Shoes if class performs jazz dance in the spring show TBA

Juniors/Senior Level I & II Ages 8 + & Teen / Adult Ages 18+

*Shoe requirements are based on the classes being taken. You may not need all 3 Shoes

Black or Blue Leotard (any brand)

Theatrical Pink Body Wrappers Tights Child C-31, Adult A-31

Pink Split Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes (please ask how to sew straps)

Black Tap Shoes Split Sole

Black Leather Jazz Shoe Slip-On & Split Sole

Hip Hop Class attire is loose fitting, comfortable clothing and white sneakers.

 

Dancewear Shops-
The Dance Shop : www.22dance.com
Winner's All : www.winnersall.com

August 1st:

Classes Begin  

October:

1^st Costume installment due

Third week – Parent Observation Week

Last week - Fall Class Parties

November:

2^nd Costume installment due

December:

3^rd Week – Class Christmas Parties

January:
Recital practice begins

February:
2^nd week – Valentine’s Parties

March:
Spring Break
April:

1st half of recital fee due

Last week - Registration for Summer Program and Early Registration for fall

May:

Picture Day

Receive Costumes

June:

5th-Dress rehearsal at the studio

12th - Dress rehearsal and recital-Weatherford 9th Grade Center

July:

Summer Workshops