Philosophy

Our primary goals are an organized approach to your child’s dance education and a conservative, wholesome, non-competitive atmosphere for the presentation of “Dance as an Art.”  We place emphasis on the study of dance through technique classes and make careful choices in age appropriate dance style, music and costuming. Each of our staff members strives to be a good role model for your young person.

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Studio Rules

– Proper behavior is required
– Hair must be fastened away from face
– No food, soft drinks or gum are allowed
– Water bottles are permitted
– Must wear required dancewear & shoes
– Your punctuality is appreciated
– Parents – Pick up dancers on time
– Maintain quiet in all waiting areas
– Ours is a smoke-free facility
– Cover-ups must be worn outside
– Dance shoes not to be worn outside
– Put names in all shoes & dance bags.

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Class Absences

Students who miss their regular class should ask for a class make-up time. Individual class make-ups are not given. Call if your child must be absent for class. Credit is given only for extended illness or snow days not rescheduled.

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Schedule

Our schedule is adjusted according to demand for our studio space and staff availability. Classes begin on the announced date in late August and continue through the May recital. We observe only the following holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Good Friday. If Fall Break or Spring Break is taken, you will be notified. We do not dismiss class for teachers’ meetings or other school holidays. When schools dismiss early because of bad weather, our classes may be cancelled. Confirm any class cancellation with Ms. Gay.
Call (423) 735-0929 or email jergaywhitt@gmail.com if there are any questions.

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Dance Recitals

Private recitals for parents and guests are in May according to theater availability. You have the choice of recital participation for your dancer. A costume deposit of $50 is due by December 10 with the balance due (or credit) by March 10. If possible, dancewear is used in the recital to reduce costs and to have items to wear in class later. We measure dancers and order costuming.

Dancers usually perform one dance for each subject studied. Flash pictures & video recording are permitted at rehearsals ONLY and not permitted at recital.

Recital DVDs are available for purchase. A recital fee is billed with the April tuition to cover related performance costs; this fee includes a CD of recital music. There is no recital admission charge – no tickets are needed. Dancers may invite 15 guests including parents.

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Tuition

Tuition is set according to levels, subjects and performing classes.  Please call Ms Gay at 735-0929 to discuss registration, tuition and class placement for your dancer.

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Dance Shoes

White Acrobatic shoes for Advanced Acrobatic classes.

Pink Ballet shoes for Weedance classes.

Pink Ballet shoes for all Ballet classes.
Black Jazz sneakers for Upper Levels.
Tan Slip-on Tap shoes for Levels 1-7.
Black/White Tap shoes for Level 8 & 9.

Dress Code

Our dress code is to be strictly adhered to for all classes.  Dancewear must be worn to class.  The choices below are acceptable.

WEEDANCE    Leotard and tights (your choice of style and color)
BALLET & POINTE    Leotard and tights, Ballet skirt optional, bra or sports bra (age appropriate).
TAP, JAZZ & LYRICAL     Same as above or Jazz pants with plain or dance related fitted shirt.
ACROBATICS     Bikatard and socks or leotard and tights.

*NO MIDRIFF TOPS, NO BAGGY PANTS OR SHIRTS, NO SWEATSHIRTS OR SWEATPANTS IN CLASS*

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