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The Dance Studio’s 2023-2024 Main Season Fall Class Registration
Dance with us in our 18th Season
Amy Famiglietti – Owner/Artistic Director
3163 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155
781-910-9788
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MAIN SEASON FALL CLASS REGISTRATION
Policies and Registration Information:
The Dance Studio will offer Main Season/Fall classes from September 11, 2023-June 3, 2024
Please review our class list below for the classes that we will offer this season! Classes will be held at The Dance Studio (3163 Mystic Valley Pkwy (Rt 16 East), Medford, MA).
POLICIES:
- All missed lessons must be paid for.
- There will be a $25 fee for any returned checks.
- There will be a $20 late fee for any balances over 4 weeks overdue for classes.
- Any dancer who unenrolls after January 8, 2023 will be held liable to pay for the remainder of the season (Only exceptions are Little Movers and Creative Movement classes since those are rolling enrollment and do not participate in recital). Exceptions can be made for students who get injured or move out of state.
-Anyone who participates in our early registration period in the month of June 2023 will get to let us know any days/times they are unavailable so we can take that into consideration when making our fall schedules and will have $10 from their registration fee applied to the first week of their class tuition as a thank you for participating in early registration. Registration fees are nonrefundable if a student decides to unenroll.
Participate in Early Registration to let us know what days/times you are unable to attend a class and also have $10 from your registration fee applied to payment for your first week’s tuition. Please note if you unenroll registration fee cannot be refunded. Early Registration forms are due by June 30, 2023. **EARLY REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, BUT WANTED TO LEAVE INFORMATION ABOUT EARLY REGISTRATION HERE FOR PLANNING FOR FUTURE SEASONS FOR OUR DANCE FAMILIES**
Class Payments: Payments may be made weekly, monthly, or for larger periods of times. We are flexible as long as you do not allow class balances to get more than 4 weeks overdue at any one time. Class payments can be made in cash, check, or venmo (@Amy-Famiglietti-1).
Registration Fee: $20 per Dancer or $30 per family where 2 or more siblings are dancing this season. Registration fees must be returned with your registration form for registration to be considered complete.
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Tentative Recital Dates for the 2023/2024 Season: Please notify us of any conflicts when registering
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday June 6, 2024
Recital: Saturday June 8, 2024
**The Final Week of dance classes will be the week before recital is also mandatory for all students to participate in the recital**
REGISTRATION -Please fill out the below GOOGLE FORM below to register for classes this season.
CLASSES OFFERED –
8 Months - 2 Years Old Dancers: This Class does not perform in recital
Little Movers: Beginner movement class for our youngest dancers! This class must be assisted by a parent or guardian - This class is 45 minutes
2 - 3 Year Old Dancers: This Class does not perform in recital
Creative Movement: Beginner and creative movement, dancing, and fun for our youngest dancers! - This class is a 30 minutes
Preschool, Kindergarten: These classes will perform in our recital this year
Ballet/Tap Combination Class: Students will learn the basics of ballet and tap and will explore and create movement through creative dance! Students will also be introduced to acrobatics and learn basic acrobatic skills. This class is 45-minutes.
Kindergarten (must have completed 2 years of dance)/1st Grade: These classes will perform in our recital this year
Level 2 Ballet/Tap Combination Class: Students will continue developing their ballet and tap skills and perform in two dance numbers in the recital! Students will be introduced to the ballet barre in this class. This class is 45-minutes.
Jazz/Hip Hop Combination Class: This is perfect for our dancers who are looking for something funky, new, and fresh! Dancers will be introduced to jazz and hip hop styles of dance as well as continue to further develop their acrobatic skills. Students will perform one dance in the recital. This class is 45-Minutes
Acro/Beginner Tumbling Class: Learn Acrobatics fundamentals in this 45 Minute Class.
2nd Grade and up: These classes will perform in our recital this year
Ballet: 45 Minute Class
Jazz: 45 Minute Class
Tap: 45 Minute Class
Hip Hop: Students will learn the basics of hip hop dancing and choreography with age appropriate music and dance moves! This is a 45 Minute Class.
Acro: Learn Acrobatics fundamentals in this 45 Minute Class.
Modern/Lyrical Dance: Modern/Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz that focuses on expression and performance. It relies on the student to think out of the box and convey a story through movement. This is a 45 Minute Class.
4th Grade and up: This Class does not perform in recital
Spins and Leaps: Students will work on spins and leaps in this class. This is a technique class. This is a 45 minute class; this class is free to any students enrolled in 3+ classes. Dance Company Dancers who are not enrolled in ballet must attend a weekly spins and leaps class per their Dance Company Team Contract. If they are not enrolled in 3+ classes this class will be $5 per class.
Students 12 years old and up: This class will perform in our recital this year
Pointe: Students who enroll in Pointe class must also be enrolled in a ballet class and have at least two years of ballet experience and consent of the instructor. Contact Amy for more information. This is a 45 Minute Class.
Private Lessons: Private Lessons are available to children and adults upon request. $45 per 45 minute lesson.
PRICE LIST FOR CLASSES AND COSTUME DEPOSITS
45 Minute Classes:
Students enrolled in only 1 class: $12.00
Students enrolled in multiple classes: $10.00 per class
30 minute Classes: $10 per class
Large Family/Single Student Bulk Class Discount: Any student or family taking more than 4 classes will get their 5th and subsequent classes at half price. This applies to singular students or families with multiple dancers dancing.
Costume Payment: Due November 6, 2023 for Recital Costumes: Costume cost will be included in your fall schedule.
We expect costumes to range between $50-$70.00 per dancer. There is no refund on costume deposits, costumes, or other costume related costs.
Dress Code and Other Class Requirements:
Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade: Leotard and Tights are recommended for ballet and tap. 1st Grade jazz/Hip Hop and Acro classes may wear clothes that are comfortable and form fitting so that they allow for free movement, but are not disruptive to dancing. Leggings, spandex shorts, and tank tops are recommended.
All other Ages: Clothes that are comfortable and form fitting. Clothes must allow for free movement. It is important to not wear overly baggy clothes or long pants that cover feet. Seeing the line of the body while students are moving is helpful in making adjustments to their technique in class. Leggings, spandex shorts, and tank tops are recommended for all classes in exception to hip hop where hip hop clothing can be worn.
Hair and Jewlery: Students must have hair tied back off of face and jewelry is not allowed to be worn during class.
Shoes: A shoe list will be distributed when your schedule for classes arrives via email. Students must wear appropriate shoes to classes and rehearsals so that they get used to executing movements in their appropriate foot wear for each class as well as properly break in shoes.
LIMITED ENROLLMENT - Please return registration forms by June 30, 2023 to be guaranteed a spot in your registered classes for this season, receive $10 of your registration fee towards your first week tuition and also be able to let us know what days/times you are unable to attend classes before we make our season 18 schedule. All registration forms received after June 30, 2023 will be subject to availability in classes.
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