On Your Toes Dance Studio
Recreational Dance
1.
1. What is the difference in recreational and competitive dance?
Recreational
Students who are taking only one class a week in any dance discipline. Students
will study a tap/jazz combination class
that lasts for 45 minutes each week. Performing is limited to the year-end show.
Competitive
Students taking a minimum of three classes a week. Competitive students may be
asked to perform at community events, and will perform in the year-end show.
2. 2. What classes do you offer for recreational dancers ages 2-5 years old?
Preschool Classes (Ages 2-5) No dance experience needed. This class is for students who are interested in learning what dance is all about. Basic technique and combinations will be taught creating a solid foundation for all forms of dance.
Tap Shoes (Black) --- Ballet Shoes (Pink) --- Leotard of Any Color
3. 3. What classes are available for recreational dancers 6 and up?
Tap and Jazz Combination
Tap and Jazz Combination Class: This is the most popular recreational class that we offer at On Your Toes. This class will educate dancers in two areas of dance which will prepare them for show choir, dance team, cheerleading, and other activities.
HIP HOP
Recreational Hip Hop: - (Ages 6 and up) This class requires no previous experience with hip hop. This class will introduce new and basic hip hop movement. This class is a fun way to learn a new style of dancing that is not extremely technical or difficult. Each class will include learning a different combination every week as well as the cool new moves on the street. Come and learn the funky moves you see in music videos.
Recreational Contemporary
Contemporary dance is a genre of concert dance that employs systems and methods found in modern dance and postmodern dance, as well as classical ballet. This style allows freedom of expression, and this class will prepare them for competitive level contemporary.
Ballet
In this class, students will be introduced to basic ballet fundamentals, including body alignment, vocabulary, and basic positions of the feet & arms. Students will move through barre, center work, & progressions which include basic turns, jumps, & leaps.
44. What is the dress code for recreational classes?
Combination Classes
Any color leotard and tights. Please no large jewelry & no baggy attire. Students may wear ballet or jazz shoes to class, (ballet shoes will be used in recital) but must have tap shoes for tap classes. Hair must be secured off the face and neck. For classes including tumbling, please avoid using hard barrettes or clips as this may hurt the dancer when performing certain movements.
Hip Hop Classes
Comfortable clothes to move in. Please no jeans, no skirts, & no jewelry. Students must wear white soled sneakers which are dedicated to class. (They may not wear them outside the studio on the street & may choose to store them in a locker at the studio). Hair must be secured off the face & neck.
Recreational Contemporary
Fitted dance attire including leotards, sports bras, fitted tank tops, lycra dance shorts and bare feet, ballet shoes, half shoes, or dance paws. Hair may be in a ponytail away from face.
Ballet: Ballet students must wear a black leotard and either footed pink tights or black footless tights and ballet shoes to class. Hair must be pulled back in a bun (off face). Ballet skirts are optional.
5. 5. Are there any particular brands of attire/shoes?
Leotard:
A basic leotard in any color or design is acceptable. Dance fantasy carries all
of these items, and they have a list of our requirements. You may also try
www.discountdancesupply.com
Tights or thin Socks: Blisters can sometimes be a problem with tap
shoes, so please send your dancer in dance tights or thin bobby socks.
Shoes: Pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes are required for dance
class. Isotoner slippers are not acceptable.
Tap Shoes: Recreational dancers may wear black patent leather (Please
use tap ties) or recommended "Mary Jane Velcro Strap Tap Shoe" made by Capezio.
66. How much is this going to cost?
On
Your Toes has a $25 registration fee. You will pay $40.00 monthly for the first
class that you take, and $30.00 monthly for each additional class added to
the schedule. Example – (Tap and Jazz combination class - $40.00 – adding on hip
hop $30.00) Total $70.00
Family Discounts - $5.00 monthly discount on the second child from the same family $10.00 monthly discount on the third child from the same family.
Late Fees - Late fees will be enforced unless payment arrangements are
previously made. Payments are due on the first of each month, and a $10.00 late
fee will be applied on the 15th of each month.
Hold Payment - The studio will gladly hold a check for a maximum of 14
days. You must place payment in an envelope
with "HOLD PAYMENT" on the front of the envelope with the cleared date.
Returned Checks - There will be a $30.00 fee on all returned checks.
7. 7.
How are recreational dancers placed in a class?
Most
dancers are placed in a class with peers their same age. However, all dancers
develop and advance at different times and in various ways. When new dancers
join On Your Toes, they typically begin with their age group and move to
the appropriate class as they progress.
8. 8.
How much are costumes and performance fees?
Our
recital fees include the cost of all costumes, auditorium rental for dress
rehearsal and recital, unlimited tickets per family, all props, scenery and
backdrop, all staff for dress rehearsal and recital including teachers, lighting
and sound crew, and janitorial staff. Total $150.00 per dancer. Please label
your check PERFORMANCE FEES. Please do not combine this payment with tuition.
September 1 $50.00
October 1 $50.00
November 1 $50.00
9. 9.
What happens if my dancer decides dance isn't for him/her?
No
problem! I certainly understand that every child looks for the creative outlet
that best suits them. I will need an e mail indicating that you would like to
withdraw from the studio. Your account will be billed until your written request
is received.
Since tuition is paid on a monthly basis, there are no "contracts" to be signed.
However, there are no refunds once a month of tuition has been paid.
Performance fees are non refundable
10. What are the observation policies?
Our
current plan is to begin the studio classes at our current location, and move to
a larger location once the building is complete. The front room will be the
recreational dance floor, and we will have cameras there, allowing you to view
from a television upstairs, or we will set up an additional waiting space so
that you may view through a 2 way mirror.
Competition classes are not available for viewing on a weekly basis, but parents
will be advised on selected observation days.
11. When can I register?
Registration is online and you may view your payments and change information on your account at anytime.
You will need to create an account by Registering Here, and then you can log in with your e mail and reset your password.