Pre-intermediate:
2 ballet technique classes. Minimum 1 ballet technique class for participation in Ukrainian and tap.
Intermediate:
2 ballet technique classes. Minimum 1 ballet technique class for participation in Ukrainian and tap.
Senior:
2 ballet technique classes. Minimum 1 ballet technique class for participation in Ukrainian and tap.
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Parent Viewing
We invite you to observe your child’s progress during parent viewing the last 10 minutes of the last class each month , as well as your child’s entire class(es) November 3-8, 2008.
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Rehearsal attire/requirements
Correct rehearsal wear enables Instructors to see the dancers’ bodies clearly so corrections to alignment and placement may be made, and injuries avoided. Dancers are also requested to bring to class a binder with lined paper to compile choreography or exam notes, newsletters and other handouts.
Also see Costuming >>
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Class etiquette
Parents should ensure that children are brought to class on time, and picked up promptly after class is over. Please also help us maintain our studios in clean condition by removing footwear at the front door.
Competitive program ‘student agreements’
In view of higher technical expectations in the competitive program, student agreements outlining class attendance and expectations are utilized.
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Attendance and punctuality
Regular attendance is essential for the individual student’s success and his/her classmates’. Students are expected to be dressed and ready at least five (5) minutes before their class time. If a student is going to be absent from rehearsal, the Studio should be notified at least one (1) hour prior to the start of the class (please leave telephone message if necessary).
Students with injuries or slight illnesses are requested to attend to watch class. Attendance at performances is mandatory. If you anticipate difficulty attending a scheduled performance, please notify your Instructor ahead of time so alternative plans (such as carpooling) may be made.
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Missed, cancelled and re-scheduled classes
Classes will be held except where occurring over Christmas or Spring break. In the event a class is cancelled by necessity a make-up class will be offered. There is no refund for missed classes except in the event of prolonged absence due to illness or injury, supported by a doctor’s note.
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Performances
We offer a blend of non-competitive and (for 6 year and over dancers) competitive performance opportunities.
Pre-school students will participate in
2 Christmas season performances
3 Spring season performances (including one in-studio immediate family performance and year end recital)
Students 6 years of age and over will participate in
A minimum of 4 Spring season performances (including year-end recital and minimum 2 festival or competitive events)
Number of performances increases with age and for those students enrolled in competitive classes. Entry fees for festivals/competitions vary and are announced in November of each dance season. There is no fee associated with any non-competitive or 'community' shows. A schedule of all non-competitive and competitive performances will be released over the course of the 2008-09 season.
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Year-end recital
All students will participate in one or both year-end recitals. This year’s recitals are scheduled June, 11-13, 2009 at Festival Place, Sherwood Park. Dance Unlimited will attempt to schedule families in a total of one or two routines on the same recital date.
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Solos, duets & extra groups
Dancers aged 6 years & over are encouraged to learn an additional routine/routines outside of regular class time. Registrations for such solo/duet or extra group routines are accepted via a sign-up sheet posted late September annually. (Participation by extra routine dancers in minimum one ballet technique class is strongly recommended.) It is the dancers’/parents’ responsibility to ensure a festival/competition confirmation (one per applicant) is received by the DU office by the stated deadline in order for the routine/routines to be entered into Spring festivals or competitions.
For cost savings, dancers are encouraged to wear used costumes for extra routines where appropriate. Photo samples of previous years’ costumes, which may be available for re-sale or rent, are located in the Dance Unlimited Yearbooks in studio lobby. Additional photo samples are held on file at the DU office. Please consult your Instructor regarding costume selection prior to purchase.
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Studio Correspondence
We offer a regular newsletter to update you on all Dance Unlimited activities. Please retain all your newsletters for ongoing referral. Please also acquaint yourself with our mailbox system, located in the studio lobby, and check your personal family file folder regularly. We will be providing much information to you over the course of the season, by way of your family folder and bulletin board postings.
The studio also distributes contact lists within classes. Please notify us immediately if you require your parent/guardian, telephone, e-mail or address information held in confidence.
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