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East End Dance Studio Calendar 2009-10

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

March 29,30,31 Spring Recess

April 1,2,3,5 Spring Recess

May 28,29,31 Memorial Day

June Recital Saturday June 12th

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ COMPLETELY INFORMATION ABOUT:

RECITAL, PHOTO WEEK, EARLY REGISTRATION, DVD'S, AND MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMP!!

THE RECITAL WILL BE HELD AT THE WILLIAM FLOYD MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 630 MORICHES MIDDLE ISLAND RD. IN THE MORICHES. DRESS REHEARSAL WILL BE HELD AT THE SCHOOL JUNE 8TH AND 9TH YOUR EXACT TIME AND DAY WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU IN APRIL.

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE IN SHOW 1 10:30 AM PLEASE BE AT THE SCHOOL 45MIN BEFORE THE SHOW STARTS. WE START ON TIME!!!

Thurs. Hip-Hop age 12-up 7:30-8;30 Miss Lindsay

(this class will perform twice)

Wed. Intro II age 5 4:30-5:30 Miss Jaime

Mon. Jazz age 6,7 4:30-5;15 Miss Shelley

Mon. Tap age 6,7 5;15-6:00 Miss Shelley

Mon. Ballet age 8,9 4:15-5:15 Miss Jaime

Mon. Tap age 8,9 5:15-6:00 Miss Jaime

Tues. Hip-Hop age 7,8 6:30-7:30 Miss Lindsay

Thurs. Hip-Hop age 7,8 4:30-5:30 Miss Jaime

Thurs. Modern age 7,8 5:30-6:30 Miss Shelley

Fri. Intro I age 4 4:30-5:30 Miss Lindsay

Mon. Intro I age 4 12:30-1:30 Miss Jaime

Mon. Jazz age 6,7 6:00-6:45 Miss Shelley

Wed. Teen ballet

Thurs. Teen ballet Teen classes are in both shows!

Mon. Teen Jazz

Thurs. Teen Modern

Mon. Teen tap

The following classes are in Show 2:

Thurs. Hip-Hop age 12-up 7;30-8;30 Miss Lindsay

Tues. Ballet age 6,7 4:30-5:15 Miss Jaime

Tues. Ballet age 10,11 5:30-6:30 Miss Jaime

Fri. Ballet age 10,11 5:30-6:30 Miss Lindsay

Solo Alexa

Tues. Jazz age 6,7 5:30-6:15 Miss Lindsay

Fri. Intro II age 5 4:30-5:30 Miss Shelley

Tues. Tap age 10,11 6:30-7:15 Miss Shelley

Sat. Tap age 7,8 9;15-10:30 Miss Lindsay

Sat. Ballet age 7,8 9:15-10:30 Miss Lindsay

Thurs. Jazz age 10,11 5:30-6:30 Miss Jaime

Duet Qua boys tap

Mon. Tap Teen/Adult 6:45-7:30 Miss Mary

Tues. Intro II age 5 4:30-5:30 Miss Lindsay

Mon. Teen Tap

Mon. Teen Jazz These classes are in both shows

Wed. Teen Ballet

Thurs. Teen Ballet

Thurs. Teen Modern.

There is a production fee of $65 for each family for the recital. You may pay this fee anytime before or on May 17th. As you may remember from last year the production fee covers all aspects of the show, school space rental, security, custodial, technician fees etc. The show is free admission and open to the public. All families are welcome to get up to 6 tickets and can apply to be on a waiting list if they need more. The tickets are for a seating count only and will be availale to hand out the entire month of May.

No one will enter the show without an admission ticket in hand. If anyone comes to the recital without an admission ticket they must wait for everyone with a ticket to be seated first. If there is room they can go in if not they cannot.

No one will be allowed backstage for any reason unless they are a parent volunteer. No one will be allowed to use the bathroom by the cafeteria where the students wait to go on stage. No entering the cafeteria or any other room they wait in ulnless you wish to stay there for the entire show. This is for safety reasons. My teachers and parent volunteers do not know you. If you need to leave the recital early I must be told at least a day before the show. Remember the show is only one and a half hours long.

Bring only a snack of water and dry food item (ie. cheerios, pretzels) for your child if they need it. Nothing that will ruin or stain costume. For those in both shows they have the option to bring a lunch and a smock to put over costume and stay in between shows or go and come back.

Be there 45 min. to one hour before your show starts. We begin on time no matter what!!!! Seating is first come first serve.

PHOTO WEEK begins Saturday May 1st. and will go all week from Monday May 3rd to Friday May 7th. Your photo will be taken during your class time so please come in costume. If you know you don't want an individual picture please still come in costume for the group photo but let us know you will not be purchasing a picture so we do not take up time posing your child. all pictures will be available for viewing at the front desk on the computer and you can order them if you wish. Please check the website for when your photos are in for pick up I will not be calling everyone!

YOU MAY PRE-ORDER YOUR DVD OF THE RECITAL.We will be playing last years show so lyou can see the quality of the DVD. the cost is $35. You may order now and up to June 20th. Order means you must pre-pay first.

EARLY REGISTRATION BEGINS IN JUNE. Remember if you pre-register for the fall, in June, you do not have to pay the $25 registration fee so get into class early. We will be cutting the classes off at 12 students and will be putting kids in appropriate levels. This means all students with prior training will not be put into class with students with none!

MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMP auditions are May 19th and 26th from 5:45-6:30pm ages 8-up. All students will audition for a part in our camp production that takes place at the East End Dance Studio and the Vail Leavitt Music Hall in Riverhead. No training is needed, anyone can join. Dates are as follows: JULY 5,6,7,8,12,13,14,15,19.20.21.22,26,27 Tech and dress July 28, 29, 30 show 31st. Two performances afternoon and evening. More info will be availble in April.

If you have any questions please feel free to call upon me at 325-9263 or 379-6155.

Miss Shelley

Dance Philosophy

Philosophy

The East End Dance Studio's objective is to present a pleasant environment where each student's creative talent is recognized and incorporated into the disciplined art of dance, acting and/or singing. The aim within these disciplines is to help students acquire not only an appreciation of the arts but also to learn the various techniques and styles. Classes are kept at an appropriate size so each child gets individual attention for correction and encouragement. With the correct training, the students will develop the necessary skills to go on to a professional level of dance, acting or singing as well as gain more self-confidence, learn teamwork and develop innovative thinking.

Class Descriptions

Creative Movement Age 3

The children use their own imagination to inspire and create movement. This class covers qualities of movement such as floating, rolling, wiggle, stiff, etc. Movement in space, levels and direction are explored. Isolation movements for each part of the body, pantomime, dancing to stories, ballet terminology and rhythm for dance (learning to count to music) are introduced. Moods to music are explored as the children discover how music inspires movement. Many props are used to enhance movement and inspire creativity. These include scarves, pom-poms, streamers and hats. This class in fun for boys and girls.

Introduction to Dance I & II Ages 4 & 5

Introduction to Dance I: These children will explore basic ballet steps and pre-jazz and rhythm movement and beginner tap steps. Our carefully planned curriculum is presented in a fun and entertaining way which enhance coordination, musicalilty and creative ability.
Introduction to Dance II: continues where Introduction to Dance I left off. It works on all the same skills but at a more advanced level so the students are ready to begin a traditional ballet, tap or jazz class.

Ballet

Ballet class is probably the most important class your child can take and is highly recommended to be the first class of choice. The vocabulary and steps are found is just about every form of dance. Introducing children to ballet is a fun and uplifting experience. This class teaches the basic steps at the barre and center floor. We will also have fun by introducing character dance ( this is the folkloric portion of ballet). Pantomime, French vocabulary and even some imaginative dance will be explored. Ages 6 and 7 are in a more basic beginner ballet program which touches on the above but not as in depth as the ballet program for ages 8, 9 and 10. Teen and adult levels are offered. Pointe class can only be taken upon recommendation of the teacher as there are many important factors which must be considered individually before going on pointe.

Tap

This classic dance form that dates back to the 1930's can safely be learned by even the youngest or oldest dancer. Class will include a warm-up through all the fundamental steps, then will progress to traveling exercises emphasizing rhythm, coordindation, speed, style and clarity of sounds.

Jazz

The children's Jazz division is a separate program from the teen/adult division. At this time a child's body is still developing and it is essential and advisable for a child to attend classes such as Ballet for a genuine foundation for physical training and dance vocabulary. This is why we teach a pre-jazz program for age 6&7 which stresses finding center and correct alienment. Many children today refuse Ballet for the faster pace Jazz and it is the teachers responsibility to train the student as to proper leg and foot positions. The Jazz class offers a very exciting upbeat warm-up in coordination and isolation movements and combinations. They will enjoy doing the current funky style of Jazz, broadway Jazz and Lyrical Jazz. We are careful that all movements given in a Jazz class are appropriate for the childs age level.

Hip-Hop

This high spirited class offers the latest in street-funk and at times combined with jazz technique to the latest music. The emphasis is on rhythm and isolation movements. Each instructor has their own style and often poping and locking techniques are introduced. This program is only for age 8 and up. Again we stress traditional technique first to make a more well rounded dancer.

Modern/Contemporary dance

An extremely expressive form of dance based on a parallel position of the feet and hips and an emphasis on gravity and "down to the floor work." Students learn both the Humphrey-Limon technique of breath and suspension as well as an introduction to Martha Grahams contract and release style. This class will be presenting works that range from lyrically romantic to boldly experimental. Be barefoot, be daring!

Attire

Dance Attire

Proper dance attire is required at all times.

Creative Movement:
Female Student: Pink Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoe or bare feet

Male Student: White T-shirt, black sweat pants or shorts, black balet shoes or bare feet

Introduction to Dance:
Solid black leotard, pink or white tights, pink ballet shoe and black tap shoe. Boys can wear the same as the creative movement class.

Ballet:

Black leotard, pink or white tights and pink ballet shoes. Leg warmers and chiffon skirts are allowed.

Modern:

Leotard/footless tights or unitard, bare foot.

Jazz/Tap/Hip Hop

Leotard and tights, black leggins or jazz pants with form fitted East End Dance Studio T-Shirt (note Jazz pants cannot cover feet)
black jazz shoes and black tap shoes.

NO LONG SHIRTS, NO JEWELRY, NO BARE LEGS. HAIR IS UP AND OFF THE FACE.

Observation of classes

Famililes are encouraged to support their dancer by attending performances and showing interest in their class development. However, many dancers feel somewhat uncomfortable and distracted if they are constantly viewed and evaluated. This may inhibit learning and take away from the personal relationship between the student and teacher. Since I understand the parents' interest and joy in seeing their child dance, I will hold one formal parent visitation during the year. This is usually for the younger ages of 3,4,5, 6 and 7 year olds. The studio has a curtain in front of a large viewing window which can be opened for viewing during class.

Registration

Registraion

Dance Class Price List
Classes are based on a seasonal year September to June
there are 35 classes per season.

FAMILY DISCOUNTS AND ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE!

1st payment Due at registration for the first and last month
2nd payment Due October 1st for the next four months plus costume fee.
3rd payment Due February 1st for the last four months.

Monthly payment plan is for MULTIPLE CLASSES ONLY due the 1st of the month. If it is not received by the 10th of the month a $25. late fee is applied. Please note the monthly payment plan is set up to make multiple dance classes an affordable option. You must pay the full amount even if you miss classes. Make-up classes are always available to you.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS AT THIS TIME. CHECK OR CASH ONLY.

Payment can be mailed in along with your name, address, class choice and phone to:

The East End Dance Studio
P.O. Box 262
Eastport, NY 11941

The East End Performing Arts Center

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