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2020-2021 Policies & Procedures We are delighted with your decision to be a part of the Shantel’s Dance Academy (SDA) family! We strive to provide a family friendly, healthy, and accepting environment for all students. Our principle focus is to provide each student with a quality dance education, while instilling the tools needed to build self-confidence that will last a lifetime. 1400 Woodland Hwy. Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 394-5343 [email protected] www.shantelsdanceacademy.com
Class Descriptions
Pre-School Combo (Levels 1-3 for ages 2-5 yrs) classes introduce young children to music and performing arts. Students are taught the fundamentals of ballet, tap, jazz, and tumbling in a fun and safe environment. Age-appropriate music and dance moves are always a priority! The program helps students develop listening and motor skills, body awareness, endurance, concentration, group cooperation, individual expression, coordination, and balance. Combo (Levels 4-8 for ages 5-10) classes are a combination of ballet, tap, and lyrical. The ballet barre is introduced in the level 4 class and continues to play an important role throughout the dancer’s lessons as they grow. Dancers will learn correct terminology of the dance steps they learn. Each class will consist of exercises to build technique, musicality, strengthening, and memory skills. Age-appropriate music and dance moves are always a priority! Pre-teen, Teen, Junior, & Senior Level Combo (ages 11 & up) is a one-hour class composed of ballet, tap, lyrical, and contemporary dance. Ballet technique is a main focus and is incorporated throughout the different dance styles. Proper dance warm up, strengthen exercises, across the floor, and dance combinations build on the dancer’s skills to reach their own dance goals. Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. It is a classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement. Classes include the fundamentals of classical ballet, proper body alignment, barre, center floor work, French terminology and musicality. Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Hip Hop is an energetic class that is a combination of different street dance styles usually done to hip hop music. Hip Hop class is incorporated into our jazz classes. Jazz dance stresses body isolations, coordination, rhythm and syncopation, and the development of strength and flexibility. Classes include lyrical jazz, hip hop, funk, and performance techniques. Line Dancing is an adult dance class in which students will learn choreographed dances with a repeated sequence. This fun dance class will boost mood, improve memory skills, develop better balance skills, and many other health benefits. Lyrical dance is the fusion of ballet and jazz technique. Expression from the inner emotion is a primary factor in choreographing and interpreting this art form. Lyrical dance interprets music or words, showing the audience the emotion of the particular piece. Musical Theater is a class that focuses on bringing together music, acting, singing, and dance. Students will have a blast learning age-appropriate Broadway music and choreography to enhance all their performances. Rhythm Works Integrative Dance is a hip hop dance program for kids with Autism, Down Syndrome, sensory processing disorders, ADHD, CP, and many other learning differences and special needs. The class focuses on sensory processing, behavioral analysis, kinesiology, and movement safety. Rhythm Works Integrative Dance benefits cognitive, motor, and social/emotional development. Tap dance is rhythmical sounds emphasized by the taps on the dancer’s shoes. Graded classes include combinations of simple and complex rhythms, technique, and terminology. Tumbling Tots is an introduction to tumbling for boys and girls 3-4 years old. Children will learn the basic skills and terminology needed for tumbling. In addition to basic skill, children will improve coordination, strength, and balance in a fun atmosphere. Tumbling (Acro) is the artistic use of movements and tricks. Conditioning and control of the muscles are obtained through a balanced exercise program and progressive training from basic through advanced work. Tumbling develops limberness, strength, balance, speed, and coordination. Zumbini is a class created by Zumba® and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun!
Tuition Rates & Fees Tuition & Payments: Shantel’s Dance Academy’s Core Program is based on an entire season of dance. Our Core Program runs from September-June Recital. Tuition is due by the 1st of the month and according to the payment plan you have chosen. Any payments made after the 1st of each month, regardless if the student is absent due to illness, exposure to someone who is sick, or if it is a holiday, will be considered late. Tuition is non-refundable. June tuition paid by the monthly payment type will be due by May 1, 2021. If a student starts or drops a class in the middle of a session, you are responsible for the entire session’s tuition. Tuition is not reduced due to absences incurred by illness, family vacation, holidays, government shutdowns or hurricane days. If for any reason you are unable to pay in person, tuition may be paid online or mailed to the studio.
Class Time Per Week
Monthly
PIF 8% discount (Only valid till 9/14/20)
30 min.- 1hour
$65
$550
2 hours
$110
$900
3 hours
$155
$1,300
4 hours
$200
$1,700
5 hours
$250
$2,089
6 hours
$300
$2,450
Payment Types Accepted: • Cash • Check • Visa • MasterCard
Late Charges: There is a $10 late fee for tuition paid after the due date. If tuition is more than 30 days late, the student will not be able to participate until tuition is up to date. Returned Checks & Credit Cards: If the studio receives a returned check, the payee is required to pay a $35 bank charge per check as well as replace the check amount with cash or money order. The same applies for credit cards returned as funds unavailable. Recital Bundle Fee: The estimated cost for a child to participate in the recital is $360. This includes (2) costumes, (1) recital program, (1) recital T-shirt, and (1) Recital DVD per family. The first recital payment of $180 will be due on October 1, 2020, the final payment of $180 will be due on November 1, 2020. Opening dancers (Senior & Teen Combo Classes) estimated cost is $445. This includes (3) costumes, and all items listed above. Families with more than one dancer will receive $35 off each additional recital fee. There will be no refunds on recital bundle payments. Deposit amounts may vary depending on the number of children in the family. Please refer to the Recital Handbook for more detailed information on our annual recital including opening dancer’s payment amounts, and extra costume cost for students who take extra classes. Parent Portal: Each family will have a portal to process payments, register for classes, etc. It is your responsibility to keep all info (contact info, payment info, etc.) up to date. You can sign up or log in by visiting our website. Please contact [email protected] with any questions about your portal and/or account info.
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CLOSED: Halloween October 31, 2020 CLOSED: Thanksgiving Holiday November 21, 2020 – November 29, 2020 CLOSED: Christmas Holiday December 19, 2020 - January 3, 2021 CLOSED: Martin L. King’s Birthday January 18, 2021 CLOSED: Mardi Gras February 12, 2021 – February 21, 2021 CLOSED: Easter Holiday April 2, 2021 - April 11, 2021 CLOSED: Memorial Day Monday, May 31, 2021 *Dates will be posted on our website calendar, in the studio, and in our monthly newsletters. On days of emergency such as severe weather, floods, etc., we will follow the Plaquemines Parish school closings which are usually announced on your news programs.
Dress Code A dress code in dance class plays an important part of your child’s dance education. A dress code creates an added sense of discipline in the classroom and equality among the students. The focus stays on having a good class rather than comparing dance wardrobes. Baggy shirts or shorts make it difficult to observe the dancer’s body well enough to offer the technical corrections needed to build strong dancers. Straight knees and proper body alignment are hard to see underneath layers of baggy clothing. Students must wear cover-ups to and from class and hair must be up and away from the face. Shantel’s Dance Academy dress code is as follows: Pre-School Combo Classes (Ages 2-5): Girls: Black or Pink Leotards and tights, Pink Ballet Shoes and Tan Tap Shoes. Pink or Black Ballet Skirts are allowed but cannot be more than 12” long. Boys: Black Shorts or Pants, Black or white shirt, Black Ballet Shoes and Black Tap Shoes. Combo Classes (Ages 6-10): Girls: Black or Pink Leotards and tights, Pink Ballet Shoes and Tan Tap Shoes. Pink or Black Ballet Skirts are allowed but cannot be more than 12” long. Black Boy Shorts are allowed but must be fitted (regular shorts are not accepted). Boys: Black Shorts or Pants, Black or white shirt, Black Ballet Shoes and Black Tap Shoes. Combo Classes (Ages 11+): Girls: Black Leotard, Black Ballet Skirt or Black Boy Shorts (regular black shorts are not accepted), Convertible Tights (tan, pink or black), Tan Tap Shoes, Tan Split-Sole Slip-On Jazz Shoes. Boys: Black Shorts or Pants, Black or white shirt, Black Jazz Shoes and Black Tap Shoes. Boys: Black Shorts or Pants, Black or white shirt, Black Jazz Shoes and Black Tap Shoes. Extra Jazz/Hip Hop & Musical Theater: Girls: Black Leotard, Black Boy Shorts (regular black shorts are not accepted), Tights (tan, pink or black), Tan Split-Sole Slip-On Jazz Shoes. Boys: Black Shorts or Pants, Black or white shirt, Black Jazz Shoes. Extra Ballet: Girls: Black Leotard, Black Skirt, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes. Hair must be in a bun. Boys: Black Shorts or Pants, Black or white shirt, Black Jazz Shoes. Tumbling: Girls: Black or Pink Leotard/Unitard, Black or Pink Boy Shorts, Convertible Tights. Boys: Black Shorts or Pants, Black or white shirt. No jewelry should be worn to class for safety of our students.
Studio Policies Attendance: Regularity and consistency is an important part of a dancer’s self-discipline. Excessive tardiness and absences can hold back the student as well as the entire class. When To Stay Home: Stay home if the dancer or anyone in the house has a fever, coughing, shortness of breath, and/or not feeling well. Anyone who has been exposed to someone who has tested positive (or is suspected of having) COVID-19 should stay home for 14 days and monitor for symptoms. The dancer may attend their class virtually if they are feeling well. Class Procedures: Parents, friends, and siblings are not allowed in the dance rooms. Prompt arrival & departure eliminates distractions to all classes. Please make sure students have gone to the bathroom before class as this takes up valuable class time. After class, students must remain in building until parents come in the studio. No one is permitted to wait outside the studio. No food or drinks are allowed in the dance rooms. Water only is allowed in dancer’s dance bag. Virtual students: Please see our Zoom class procedure sheet. Waiting Room & Lobby Rules: Our waiting room/lobby could be closed during times where we must keep a social distance and restricted on the number of people allowed in the building. When the waiting room/ lobby is open, parents can watch their children from the waiting room only. Parents in the dance room is distracting to the students, takes up valuable dance space, and could contribute to accidents. All dancers must wait either outside the building or the waiting room/lobby until their scheduled class time. Parents are asked to keep students and waiting siblings from aggressive horseplay in the waiting areas. Students should not be performing any gymnastics in the halls or waiting areas. Please be courteous to fellow parents. Our waiting areas can become crowded and a little common courtesy can go a long way. Staff Contact: Our front desk staff is available during office hours to answer any questions you might have. If you need to speak with your child’s teacher, please call to set up a call/appointment with Mrs. Shantel Robeaux. You may also e-mail us at [email protected] Private Lessons and Class Changes: All private lessons and class changes must be approved by Mrs. Shantel Robeaux. Please turn in request to our front desk staff member or email request to info@ shantelsdanceacademy.com Personal Belongings: Please label all shoes, dancewear, dance bags, coats, etc. with the students first and last name. Please check the lost and found bin regularly. SDA is not responsible for lost or stolen items. All lost and found items will be donated during winter, spring, and summer breaks and when the bin becomes overfull. Awards: Credit is given for previous years of dance. At the end of the dance season, during the Awards Ceremony held in May or June, trophies will be awarded to students every two years as follows: 4 years, 6 years, 8 years, etc. Trophies are also awarded to dancers who participate in our Recital Book Ad Contest. Certificates are issued to every student in June. Tuition & Payments: Shantel’s Dance Academy’s Core Program is based on an entire season of dance. Our Core Program runs from September-June Recital. Tuition is due by the 1st of the month and according to the payment plan you have chosen. Any payments made after the 1st of each month, regardless if the student is absent due to illness, exposure to someone who is sick, or if it is a holiday, will be considered late. Tuition an Recital payments are non-refundable. June tuition paid by the monthly payment type will be due by May 1, 2021. If a student starts or drops a class in the middle of a session, you are responsible for the entire session’s tuition. Tuition is not reduced due to absences incurred by illness, family vacation, holidays, government shutdowns or hurricane days. If for any reason you are unable to pay in person, tuition may be paid online or mailed to the studio.