5678 Dance Studio - Info Guide 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Welcome
3 About us
4 Resident Instructors
9 Associate Instructors
11 Our Curriculum
12 Ballet
13 Modern
14 Contemporary
15 Hip Hop
16 Tap
17 Horton
18 Folk
19 Limon
20 ISTD Exam Certified
21 School Productions
24 July Performing Arts Camp
25 July Dance Intensive
26 School Rules
27 Students’ Responsibilities
28 Parents’ Responsibilities
30 The Dance School Year
31 Tuition Fees
32 Uniforms Ordering And Payment
34 Dress Code And Grooming
35 ISTD Imperial Ballet Regulation Uniforms
38 ISTD Modern Theatre Regulation Uniforms
40 Contemporary, Limon, Folk And Hip Hop Uniforms
42 Early Arrivals And Late Pick Up
42 Valuables And Other Personal Property
43 Photography And Videography
44 Timetable
44 Parent And Teacher Communication
45 Office Management
I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E

Welcome
About us
It is with pleasure that I extend a warm welcome
to you parents and students of &5678 Dance
Studio. Dance is my extreme passion and I am
delighted that you have selected our school
to expose yourself your child/children and or
ward(s) to the art of dance.
At &5678 Dance Studio we offer a family
friendly environment nurturing your charges
in the discipline required for the studio, stage
and by extension, life. We pride ourselves on
the discipline and structure we instill into our
students as we remain committed to providing
quality dance training as evidenced by strong
technique, grace and poise.
As a member of our dance family we expect
that our instructors will have your full support
as we work together to ensure that our Studio
retains its reputation of striving for excellence.
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Our promise to you is that your charge’s journey
here with us would allow her/him to develop:
• Proper Deportment
• Confidence
• Coordination
• Physical Strength through
structured exercises
Should you desire these and other sterling
qualities for your charges please take time to
read carefully the contents of this booklet. It
is written to provide you with the necessary
guidelines to ensure your stay with us is a
memorable one.
Once again, a warm welcome to &5678 Dance
Studio.
Yours in Dance, Charlene
Founded by Charlene Harris in September
2002, &5678 Dance Studio is a southern-based
institution that provides training in classical
ballet, modern and tap to children between the
ages of 3-17 in the Imperial Society of Teachers
of Dancing (ISTD) syllabus. In 2014 we added
to our repertoire the styles of contemporary
and hip-hop, and in 2015 we resumed tap. In
September 2018 we added Limon and Folk
followed in January 2020. These additions and
resumptions serve as testimony to our growing
student body but more importantly they testify
to the medium of dance as an avenue for selfexpression,
confidence building and stress
relief as citizens of Trinidad and Tobago desire
to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles.
Our Studio was originally located at Rochelle’s
Early Learning Childhood Centre at Palmiste
but market forces mandated our sudden move
in April 2014. We had a brief sojourn at La
Romaine High School but this venue was not
suitably outfitted to host dancers preparing
for ISTD examinations. In September 2014,
we secured and settled our Studio at the
Carlton Court, Carlton Centre and it is from
this location that we now operate. Our new
venue has opened up numerous possibilities
for expansion but it is the desire of our Artistic
Director and Founder Charlene Harris to own
the space where the Studio would eventually
be housed.
Past students of the Studio including Megan
Rose Navarro, Harmony Farrell, Mikayla
Almandoz, Isaiah Alexander have gone on to
study Dance and or Musical Theatre abroad.
Megan has sinced returned and is one of our
resident tutors.
&5678 Dance Studio has hosted three School
productions to date. These were Enchanted
Garden 2012, Adventures in Nursery Rhyme
Land 2015 and Mystical Dreams in 2017 all
held at the Naparima Bowl, San Fernando.
The school hosts an annual July/August
Performing Arts Camp and Dance Intensive
Program. The Camp is open to all dancers 6
years and over and the Intensive is for dancers
Grade 6 ability level and above.
&5678 Dance Studio has hosted several School
productions to date, all held at the Naparima
Bowl, San Fernando.
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Resident Instructors
Megan Rose Navarro Tannous
Contemporary Senior level and Tap Beginner & Intermediate levels
Megan began her training with The Thora Dumbell School of Dance, under the direction of Thora Dumbell herself. She then
trained with The Tobago Academy of Performing Arts under Charlene Harris, Richard Lessey and Arlene Frank, where she
trained in ballet, modern and tap.
Charlene Harris – Ballet and Modern
Beginner, Junior, Intermediate & Senior levels
Aunty Charlene, as she is known to her students, is a dancer and dance
teacher. Her passion for and love of dance ignited at an early age when her
training began at the Caribbean School of Dancing. She would later have
a brief stint at the Dance Academy of Trinidad & Tobago before leaving
for the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom Surrey, England where she
gained her professional training and certification.
On her return, she was invited to join the Noble Douglas Dance Company
Inc (NDDCI). As a member of this company, she travelled and performed
but Charlene’s attention to detail and ability for getting the job done have
led her to become the company’s Associate Artistic Director.
Fearlessly driven to do and be more Charlene started &5678 Dance Studio.
Here she dares her students and others around her to strive for the very
excellence that keeps her going.
She is a graduate of The School of Toronto Dance Theatre Professional Training Program, in Canada 2007-2010. Upon
completion of the program, she was awarded the “Solo Summer Project”, and had the privilege of working with well-known
choreographer Sharon Moore on a solo work of her own.
She has taught dance at University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) and at Lilliput Children’s Theatre. Megan currently teaches
at &5678 Dance Studio.
Nigel Sanchez
Hip Hop Senior & Intermediate levels
Nigel Sanchez is a natural talent, he was ushered into dance while watching his secondary school friends rehearse the
popular Hip Hop style in the classrooms at Presentation College, San Fernando. Their collective love for the style banded
them together as The Gentlemen. With his crew, Nigel has performed twice at Hip Hop Internationals and has celebrated
wins at several local competitions.
Nigel is now a dance fanatic. As instructor for the Senior Hip Hop classes, he spreads his enthusiasm and technical training
demanding clean lines, form and precision from his students.
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Kwasi Wayne Romero
Hip Hop Beginner & Junior levels
Kwasi Wayne Romero is one of Trinidad & Tobago’s premiere dancers/choreographers. This selftaught dancer started off in
Shotokan karate achieving the rank of third degree brown belt. He has also studied mix martial arts and capoeira. In fact, it
is his capoeira skills that led him to Hip Hop and break dancing.
His professional career began in 2005, as a Hip Hop Dancer with Scientist Crew, and since then he has gained extensive
exposure to various styles including Modern, Latin, Ballroom, Caribbean Folk and Dancehall. He has served as a certified
Zumba instructor and has co-launched “Soca Cardio” a dance fitness program. Kwasi has been a member of Scientist Crew,
Dance Fusion, Elle and E-Clipse and is a current member of Noble Douglas Dance Company. Kwasi’s extreme talent and
amicable character have won the hearts of his students.
Nathalia Molina
Springer – Limon Senior & Intermediate levels
Nathalia has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, but her first love is and has always been dance. She has trained in Ballet,
Venezuelan folklore, Contemporary (Coreoarte’s Technique & Cuban Technique), Modern (Limon & Graham) and Jazz. She
has performed throughout Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Trinidad and Belize.
She has been a member of the world renowned Coreoarte Dance Foundation since 2006. Nathalia is also an avid Yoga and
Pilates instructor and uses those techniques as an instrument in the preservation and conscious maintenance of good health
for her students. She teaches the senior and middle school students of &5678.
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Nadine Mose
Ballet Senior level
She was born to dance and began her dance training at an early age at the Caribbean School of Dancing and achieved up
to her Advanced Certificate of Ballet. She was also a member of La Chapelle Douglas Dance Company and the Repertory
Dance Theatre. Nadine is a graduate of the Julliard School where she was the first recipient of the Martha Hill scholarship for
2 years, after graduating with Honours she was awarded a scholarship at the Martha Graham School.
She then joined Ballet Hispanico of New York where she became a faculty member and rehearsal director for the school’s
junior company. She has taught at Barnard College, Julliard School and the Junior division of the Alvin Ailey American Dance
Centre. She performed with many dance companies in New York, and spent a decade with the Elisa Monte Dance Company
where she was a principal dancer touring extensively throughout her career in Europe, Asia, Russia, USA and the Caribbean.
Nadine is also a COCO Award recipient. Retired from the stage she is happy to share her experience and knowledge when
teaching the senior students at &5678 Dance Studio.
Aviance Bain
Contemporary (All levels) Jazz & Modern (Senior & Inter levels)
Dance Educator and choreographer Aviance Bain received her formative training at Caribbean School of Dancing and
went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from the University of Akron in Ohio. Ms. Bain has performed with The
University of Akron Dance Company, STREB Extreme Action Company, Metamorphosis Dance Company and Keturah Dance
Ministry. Her work has been presented locally, regionally and internationally by Continuum Dance Project, The University
of Akron Dance Company, The Praise Academy of Dance in Trinidad, The National Theatre Arts Company of Trinidad and
Tobago (NTACTT) and several other performance groups.
Her portfolio also includes serving as the Dance and Movement Coordinator of NTACTT, Festival faculty member at The
Ohio Dance Festival in Cleveland, Ohio, Dance tutor at The Gates Praise Academy, Praise Academy of Dance (Trinidad) and
various other posts. In 2017, Ms. Bain launched The Wonder Project; a production company that brings together creatives
who believe in the transcendent thus transformative power of the Arts.
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Afiya Babb-Rameshwar
Folk (All levels)
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Afiya has been practicing the beautiful art of dance for over twenty-five years. She is a Secondary School Dance Teacher
and a graduate of the University of the West Indies with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and has graced many stages locally,
regionally and internationally. She was a proud member of the Trinidad & Tobago Performing contingent for the 2006 World
Cup and enjoyed success as a competitor in the BMobile DanceOff series, emerging as champions in 2009 with her Hiphop/
Dancehall Fusion group, Dancaholix.
She is a performer, choreographer and member of the Malick Folk Performing Company. She studied Folk Dance with folk
giants Michael Lucien and Derrick Cassonova. As a result of her high skill level, she trained under the watchful eye of Sat
Balkaransingh in the intricate art of Indian Classical Dance and performed with his Kathak Kala Sangam Dance Troupe.
She also trained under Andre Largen in modern and contemporary dance styles whilst with the UWI Dance Assemble and
performed with Carib Dance Company.
In spite of her many years of experiences at practicing and honing her skills, Afiya still considers herself a student of the craft
and continues to push the boundaries of learning and performing new styles and new techniques.
Adele Bynoe
Modern Folk
Encouraged by her parents and her mentor Pat Bishop to pursue an artistic career, Adele Bynoe is an all round practitioner
of the arts. In her roles as dancer, dramatist, choreographer, visual artist, musician and arts educator Adele has worked with
Derek Walcott’s Trinidad Theatre Company and the Department of Creative and Festival Arts, UWI St Augustine.
With a heart for children, Adele enjoys assisting educators and practitioners alike to develop and execute methods in
arts education. She has taught and continues to teach children at the Department of Creative and Festival Arts, UWI St
Augustine Community School for the Arts. She is one of our resident choreographers at &5678 Dance Studio and is also the
resident camp instructor for Art and Modern Folk. Adele is the recipient of several awards including 3 Cacique awards for
choreography.
Associate Instructors
Penelope Kalloo
At a young age, Penelope Kalloo danced with Pat Roe at the Caribbean School of Dance. As a student at the St Augustine
Girls High School, she continued studying modern dance with Noble Douglas and eventually became a company member
of the Noble Douglas Dance Company Inc.
After earning the BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics at UWI and working for a short time in Trinidad, she pursued the
MA in Performance and Choreography at New York University and began teaching dance in New York’s public high school
system.
In New York she performed and toured with Loris Beckles ‘Blue Mercury Dancing Company, Abdel Salaam and Diane Harvey’s
Forces of Nature Dance Theatre and Reggie Wilson’s Fist and Heel Dance Company. She later studied Bharat Natyam for
about 8 years under Jaan Freeman and performed her Arengaetram in 2012. She has done the 200, 500 & 800 hr yoga
teacher immersion trainings with her Guru Sri Dharma Mittra. She continues to teach dance and yoga in the public high
school systemin NY and substitute teaches for her Guru at his yoga centre.
At &5678 Penny is one of our resident choreographers and teaches the Horton style of modern dance as well as yoga at our
Dance Intensive program.
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Paul Dennis
Paul Dennis is a Professor in the Dance Program at the University of Massachusetts and The Five College Dance Department.
A former member and current guest artist with the Jose Limon Dance Company, he received his BFA in dance from the
Juliard School and an MFA including a certificate in Arts Management from Purchase College, State University of New York.
He has been in residence abroad with Dance International in Burgos Spain and an adjudicator for Certamen International de
Choreografia, Burgos- New York. When Paul visits Trinidad he teaches the senior dancers at &5678 Dance Studio exposing
them to the Limon technique.
Jeffrey Carter
A foreign based son of the soil whose talent has afforded him numerous opportunities to dance, teach
and choreograph across Europe in both the Commercial and Concert arenas. His choreography
has won top awards at International Dance Competitions. Jeffrey resides in France and is a certified Gyrokinesis instructor.
He also teaches and choreographs for a Performing Arts High School in Cannes as well as dancers in training at The
University of Paris BFA dance program. When Jeffrey visits Trinidad he always dedicates time during his vacation to teach
and choreograph on the senior students of &5678 Dance Studio.
Our Curriculum
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Modern:
Ballet:
Some dancers feel that modern dance gives them a chance to enjoy
Ballet dance is a very formal and strict type of performance
ballet dancing without the strict focus on their technique and turnout.
dance and is a highly technical form of dance with its very own
Another characteristic of modern dance, in opposition to ballet, is the
French vocabulary. It is typically performed to classical music.
deliberate use of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be
The technique of ballet is elaborate and requires many years
light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often use their body weight
of training. In order to become proficient at ballet dance, the
to enhance movement. This type of dancer rejects the classical ballet
student dancer must be extremely dedicated to the art and
stance of an upright, erect body, often opting instead for deliberate use
diligent in regard to practice and rehearsal time. of weight, falls to the floor and contracting and releasing of the torso.
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Contemporary:
Contemporary is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of
several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.
The genre also stresses versatility and improvisation, unlike the strict,
structured nature of ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the
mind and the body through fluid dance movements. They also focus
on floor work, using gravity to pull them down to the floor. This dance
genre is often done in bare feet and can be performed to many different
styles of music. Contemporary dance has since grown to become one
of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers.
Hip Hop:
A popular, energetic dance style, that evolved from the hip-hop culture.
This style, made popular by the 1970s dance crews in the United States
of America, is primarily performed to hip-hop music and includes a wide
range of movement primarily “breaking”, “locking”, and “popping”. Hip
Hop’s irresistible rhythms and eye-catching steps that break many of the
conventions of classical dance, have caught the attention of the modern
public. Initially a street dance, Hip Hop has made its way to illustrious
performance venues across the globe. In a short period of time, Hip Hop
has carved a substantial chunk of dance culture out for itself, and dance
lovers celebrate the innovative nature of hip hop choreography and style.
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Tap:
Tap is an exciting style of dance in which a dancer, wearing
special shoes fitted with metal taps on the heel and toe, sounds
out audible beats by rhythmically striking the floor or any other
hard surface. Tap dance is often characterized by syncopation
and improvisation and dancers use their feet like drums to create
rhythmic patterns and timely beats. Dancers practice a series of
basic steps, adding more difficult combinations as they become
more proficient. The goal in tap dancing is to produce clear,
clean sounds, with various levels of tone achieved by dancers
keeping their body weight slightly forward, allowing most of
the dancing to be done on the balls of the feet. The knees and
ankles are relaxed at all times.
Horton:
Dancer/choreographer Lester Horton developed a dance
technique; The Horton Technique based on Native American
dances, anatomical studies and other movement influences.
Horton is a major codified modern dance technique that
emphasizes a whole body, anatomical approach to dance
that includes flexibility, strength, coordination, body and
spatial awareness to enable unrestricted, dramatic freedom
of expression reputed to fortify, stretch, and strengthen the
human body.
Horton uses flat backs and lateral stretches, tilt lines and lunges,
all movements that could be found in a jazz warm-up. Horton was
interested in clearly defined shapes, as well as how a dancer can
move through these shapes with energy and use of space. Horton
technique also incorporates lyrical, circular movements focusing
on stretching in opposite directions. The primary focus of many
beginner-level Horton studies is creating length in the spine and
hamstrings. There is also an emphasis throughout all levels on
developing musicality and performance qualities. As students’
progress, exercises become longer and more complex.
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Folk:
Trinidad and Tobago Folk Dance has its roots in our African, Spanish,
French, East Indian and British heritage. The styles of folk dances that
were practiced were developed and reflective of the life of the people of
Trinidad and Tobago, and to an extent the Caribbean, during our colonial
period. The numerous styles of dances echo ethnic, religious, traditional
and ritualistic practices of the different cultures and make for a unique
and interesting marriage of flavours, expressions, music and costumes.
Limon:
Jose Limón was a dancer and choreographer who
developed what is now known as ‘Limón technique’. He
went on to become one of the most renowned modern
dancers and choreographers of the 20th century. The
dance technique he created emphasizes the importance
of body weight and dynamics, the rhythms of falling
and recovering balance and the importance of good
breathing to maintaining flow in a dance and the fluid
succession of one movement into the next.
His technique is also known for its inherent musicality,
develops both strength and flexibility, its wide range
of dramatic expression, and its lucid humanism and
works with an energy that is constantly in motion.
He also utilized the dance vocabulary developed by
both Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman, which
aimed at demonstrating emotion through dance in
a way that was much less strict and stylized than
ballet as well as used movements of the body that
felt most natural and went along with gravity.
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ISTD EXAM CERTIFIED
SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS
Through the affiliation of the Artistic Director
Charlene Harris, the school is an approved dance
centre and students of &5678 Dance Studio,
can be examined by the ISTD. Readiness is
determined when the student’s technique is
appropriate and when s/he can, without hesitation
and disruption, respond to instructions to perform
the specific movement or sets of movement with
precision, musicality, coordination, ease, grace and
confidence.
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
is one of the world’s leading dance examination
boards with the widest range of dance genres
available. Since 1904, the ISTD has provided
training for dance teachers and examiners, enabling
teachers to enter their students for examinations,
develop new techniques and spread the joy of
dance.
The ISTD’s mission is to educate the public in the art
of dancing in all its forms, to promote knowledge of
dance, to provide up-to-date techniques for their
members, and to maintain and improve teaching
standards. To this end, their syllabi are kept upto-date
and teachers are encouraged to learn new
material.
At present, students of &5678 Dance Studio have
the opportunity to participate in examinations that
cover the syllabi for Ballet and Modern genres.
Should your dancer demonstrate readiness you
would receive notification of intent to enter the
candidate for examinations. All fees (coaching and
examinations) will be the responsibility of the parent
or guardian.
Please note that examinations are optional.
Examination fees and examination timetables are
set by the ISTD and cannot be adjusted.
Examinations are usually suspended in the year
after the School hosts its biennial production.
In an effort to provide our students with an experience similar
to that found in professional performing arts institutions
&5678 Dance Studio has committed to hosting biennial
school productions. These productions provide sufficient
opportunity for each dancer to showcase his or her talent as
every class is trained to performance readiness.
Participation at this event is optional but students are
strongly encouraged to participate as the coaching and
training that they receive in preparation for performance
help them to improve their technique significantly.
Our first show “The Enchanted Garden” was held in 2012.
Our second show, postponed due to our relocation in 2014,
was held in 2015 and was titled “Adventures in Nursery
Rhyme Land”. Our third show “Mystical Dreams” was held in
2017. Our fourth show in 2019 was titled A Day in the Village.
There is a standard procedure for participation in productions.
There is a standard procedure for participation in productions.
Parents indicate via a form in written agreement returned with
the deposit on their child’s participation fee their commitment
to have their dancer(s) perform. This agreement, once signed,
indicates that you have agreed to pay all costs associated with
your dancer(s) preparation for the stage. It also indicates that
you commit to ensuring that your dancer(s) attend rehearsals and
classes.
We hope that you will make the commitment to be a part of the
grand affair at our next production.
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SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS
SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS
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JULY PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
JULY DANCE INTENSIVE
Charlene has a vision to expose as many children as possible
to the art that is dance. She has witnessed first hand the
multiple benefits dance and the performing arts affords
and wants children, especially those within the Southern
region, to be exposed to quality training. In this regard, she
has dedicated her time during the July vacation period to
hosting a Performing Arts Camp at &5678 Dance Studio.
The Performing Arts Camp provides exposure to a range
of genres including modern, folk, hip hop, voice training,
drama and art and craft.
The Dance Camp is open to all interested children between
the ages of 6 -10. No prior dance training needed.
Charlene’s vision for the Dance Intensive is to provide a platform
of quality training to Caribbean senior dancers who are forced
to go abroad for advanced training and exposure to specific
styles. She notes that some dancers with extreme potential are
stunted by their inability to access sufficient financial resources
to fund their practice of dance. Further, she notes that within
her personal dance network there are master dancers who are,
primarily Caribbean born but foreign based, and who are more
than willing to give of their time to hone the skills of aspiring
Caribbean dancers. The dance intensive is meant to bridge the
gap between these two groups by providing a platform at &5678
Dance Studio. The Dance Intensive is open to dancers who
have attained a certificate from an accredited and recognized
dance institution showing that they have obtained the necessary
training equivalent to a grade 6 and upwards ballet/modern
level or equivalent.
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SCHOOL RULES
STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
At &5678 we value discipline and courteous behaviour.
These general school rules apply to ALL persons entering the School:
On immediate Entry into and Exit from the School common courtesies should be
audibly exchanged.
• The Studio is a CHEWING GUM FREE ZONE. No chewing of gum allowed.
• Only Dance shoes are to be worn on the dance floor.
• No obscene language.
• No rude disruptive behaviour.
• Chairs, equipment, amenities and facilities of the Studio should be used for its intended
purpose only.
• Permission from the Office MUST be granted to enter the Refrigerator and use of the
microwave.
• Parents will be held responsible and will have to pay for the replacement and
or purchase of anything broken, damaged or destroyed by their dancer in the Studio.
Students MUST
• ARRIVE 15 minutes before the start of your class. Senior dancers should
arrive at least 30 minutes before class begins.
• PACK ALL DANCE GEAR in an appropriate sized dance bag. (that is a bag
designated for dance items only)
• ADHERE TO the proper attire at all times. (please see DRESS CODE)
• HAVE their own personal hand sanitizer.
• NOT share their personal water bottle with others.
• HAVE their own personal sanitizing wipes.
• HAVE their own personal face mask and a labeled Ziplock bag to place it in.
• PRACTICE proper body hygiene at all times.
• KEEP change rooms neat and tidy.
• USE cubby holes provided to store your dance bags.
• ALWAYS listen to and follow instructions given by the teacher. Failure
to do so may result in your removal from the class.
• EXPLAIN your absence to the teacher when you return to class
Students MUST NOT
• SIT OR HANG on Barres as they may break and cause injury to you or
others nearby.
• PLACE FEET on or DRAG HANDS along walls.
• LEAN ON or HANDLE Mirrors as these are easily smudged and can
break and cause injury to you or others nearby.
• DISRUPT the class without due cause. Disruption may result in your
removal from the class.
• NEVER run, play, scream, mark walls, place feet on walls in the studio.
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PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
In an effort to support our School’s aim Parents and Guardians should:
• ENSURE their dancer/s arrive 15 minutes before the start of class for the
Junior school AND the Intermediate and Senior school (Grade 4 and up)
should arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of class.
• ENCOURAGE their dancers to be courteous to others.
• ENSURE their dancers have ALL DANCE GEAR required for class in their
dance bags.
• ENSURE their dancers are well groomed and prepared for class.
• ENSURE their dancers attend class regularly.
• CALL ahead when your dancer(s) is/are unable to attend class.
• ENSURE that the Studio’s email address email address
5678dancestudiott@gmail.com is added to their address
book/contact list.
• Ensure the office number 341 5678 is saved in your phone
contact.
• INFORM the office staff if there is a change in contact
information.
• READ the notice board while at the Studio.
• MUTE cellular phones and other electronic devices before
entering the Studio.
Parents and Guardians SHOULD NOT:
• SEND their child to the Studio if they have a fever, cough, runny nose or display
any flu like symptoms
• MUTE cellular phones and other electronic devices before entering the Studio.
• ENTER into the changing rooms.
• ENTER the refrigerator without permission from the office staff.
• USE the kitchen facilities without permission from the office staff.
• SEEK REDRESS on another dancer without the knowledge and presence of
the instructor.
• MISUSE the car parking facility granted by the Carlton Centre.
When invited into the dance Studio space, Parents and Guardians
SHOULD NOT:
• ENGAGE in conversation with other parents or guardians while the
class is in session.
• CORRECT, SPEAK TO or SIGNAL their dancers while the session is
in progress.
• RECEIVE CALLS inside the studio while the session is in progress.
• PLACE FEET on walls of the Studio.
• PAY TUITION FEES AND UNIFORM COSTS on time. Dancers may be
denied entry into classes for non-payment of fees.
• BE RUDE AND DISRECEPTFUL to Car Park Security.
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THE DANCE SCHOOL YEAR
TUITION FEES
The dance school year comprises 36 weeks.
This is broken down into 3 terms that run concurrently with
the academic school term.
Term 1 runs from September to December
Term 2 from January to April
Term 3 from May to June.
Ideally when you register your child/children in September you have committed
them for the dance school year. Tuition fees are payable for the entire year.
To facilitate parents, we have implemented a payment plan that allows you to pay
for each term at the beginning of that specific term.
Parents who are unable to fulfill these plans MUST see the office staff at the start
of the dance term so that an alternative arrangement can be made to settle fees.
Should you decide to terminate your contract at the School please note that you
MUST give the school two weeks notice and you are liable to pay all outstanding
fees to cover the school year.
All fees paid to &5678 Dance Studio are non-refundable.
Registration (on entry into school) $200.00
Baby Beginners, Pre-Primary $900.00
Primary, Grades 1, 2, 3
1 Class $900.00
2 Classes $1,250.00
3 Classes $1,600.00
4 Classes $1,800.00
5 Classes $2,000.00
Grades 4, 5, 6
1 Class $1,000.00
2 Classes $1,450.00
3 Classes $1,800.00
4 Classes $2,200.00
5 Classes $2,500.00
Inter Foundation, Inter, Adv 1, 2
5 Or more classes $3,000.00
Sibling discount available once both siblings are taking 2 or more classes.
&5678 Dance Studio accepts the following forms of payment: Cash and Cheque.
30 Cheques should be made payable to &5678 Dance Studio.
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UNIFORMS ORDERING AND PAYMENT
Uniforms are fitted and paid for on the day of registration.
If you require additional uniforms or any part of the uniform during the course of the term please visit the
office and make FULL payment. Dancers would receive their items ONLY when full payment has been made.
&5678 Dance Studio attempts to keep sufficient stock of all items required by dancers for the term.
At times, however, items may need to be ordered. Parents are also required to make FULL payment for these
orders. Once payment is received the order will be placed. Some items may take up to 3 weeks to arrive.
UNIFORMS PRICE LIST (PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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TIGHTS (PINK & BLACK)
Children $150.00
Adult $150.00
Adult 2XL $180.00
Adult 3XL $200.00
LEOTARDS
Baby Beginner $220.00
Intermediate/Medium $180.00
Large/X-Large $200.00
Adult S, M, L $250.00
Adult XL, 2XL $280.00
Sizes 3XL/4XL $300.00
BALLET
Skirt $180.00
Waist Band $50.00
Socks $50.00
Ribbons $50.00
Shoes $180.00
Wrap Cross Over $280.00
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DRESS CODE AND GROOMING
Uniforms are not to be worn outside of the Studio.
In other words, students should NOT be dressed in their uniforms to come to the studio and should not exit the
studio in their dance attire. Students are allowed to wear their uniform UNDER their street clothes.
ISTD IMPERIAL BALLET REGULATION UNIFORMS
It is very important that dancers allow their body to cool down naturally. In this regard, all dancers should be fully
clothed when leaving the Studio. Failure to do so could negatively affect your body dynamics.
All dancers are required to adhere to the dress code appropriate for their class and style of dance. Performance
wear (bras & panties) must be black and or flesh coloured and be neatly concealed.
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GROOMING:
Hair must be neatly pulled off the face into a ballet bun at the back of the head. Hairpins, clips, nets/scrunchies
and other accouterments must match colour of hair
No makeup
No jewelry EXCEPT for small stud earrings
No finger/toe nail polish
No holes, stains or faded worn out look to any part of the uniform
Underwear must be black and must be neatly concealed
Armpits must be clean shaven.
Bikini line must be clean shaven.
Baby Beginners
Pink v-neck twist front leotard
Plain white ballet ankle socks
Pink ballet shoes with elastic
over instep/arch
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Pre-Primary & Primary Ballet
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 Ballet
Grades 5, 6 Ballet
Intermediate,
Light Blue round neck leotard
Light Blue round neck leotard
Royal Blue leotard with twist front
Advanced 1 & 2 Ballet
Light Blue ballet skirt
Light Blue elastic waistband
Royal blue elastic waistband
Black Leotard
Plain white ballet ankle socks
Pink ballet tights
Pink ballet tights
Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes with elastic over
Pink ballet shoes with ribbons
Pink ballet shoes with ribbons
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instep/arch
Wrap sweater (optional)
Pointe shoes with ribbons (Gd. 6 only)
Pink pointe shoes with ribbons
Wrap sweater (optional)

ISTD MODERN THEATRE REGULATION UNIFORMS
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Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Modern & Tap
Girls:
Purple leotard
Black ankle length footless tights
Knee Pads (Grade 5 upward)
Boys:
Purple round neck jersey
Black shorts/Black jazz pants
Intermediate, Advanced 1 & 2 Modern
Black leotard & a solid colour leotard
Black ankle length footless tights
Jazz sneakers/shoes
Knee Pads
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CONTEMPORARY, LIMON, FOLK AND HIP HOP UNIFORMS
Contemporary & Limon (all levels)
Black leotard & a solid colour leotard
Black ankle length footless tights
Jazz sneakers/shoes
Knee Pads
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Hip Hop (all levels)
Leotard Boys:
Jersey Jersey
Track Pants Track pants
Jazz sneakers Jazz sneakers
Knee Pads Knee Pads
Folk (all levels)
Black leotard or
Modern leotard
Black tights
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PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY
EARLY ARRIVALS AND LATE PICK UP
At times other commitments demand that parents drop their dancers off early or pick them up late. Should this be
the case, at any point in time, kindly inform the office staff and provide your dancers with snacks and a drink or a
packed lunch kit so that they remain comfortable in your absence.
Dancers build a huge appetite after training!
VALUABLES AND OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY
The school provides cubby-holes for the placement of dance bags but parents are strongly advised to label every
piece of personal property.
Further, dancers should refrain from bringing valuable items to the Studio as these could be easily misplaced or lost
due to the volume of traffic within the Studio.
While reasonable effort is made to ensure the safety of your dancers’ items, &5678 Dance Studio will not be
responsible for any item lost or stolen at the Studio.
Periodically, our teachers take photos and record
segments of a class. These images and videos are
placed on our social media accounts for advertising
and promotional purposes. At registration you
would have received a waiver/consent form. Please
sign to indicate your consent to have your dancer
photographed and or recorded.
&5678 Dance Studio will never sell images or
recordings to third party groups nor will it use
images for purposes not stated.
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TIMETABLE
The timetable applies for the entire school year (3 terms) and is
posted on the noticeboard. The Studio is CLOSED on Sundays
and Public Holidays.
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
PARENT AND TEACHER COMMUNICATION
At &5678 Dance Studio we are always willing to speak with
you and discuss the progress of your child(ren). It is however, a
challenge to speak with parents during and after classes as this
disrupts the flow of the class in progress or waiting to begin.
To minimize disruption, so as to ensure your dancer gets the
maximum exposure on the dance floor, please inform the office
staff when you need to speak with an instructor, and a mutually
convenient time would be scheduled.
&5678 Dance Studio is making a serious effort to do its part to
reduce its carbon footprint. As a direct consequence, we will be
having digital correspondence.
Please add our email and telephone numbers to your contact list
so as to ensure you receive all information.
EMAIL: 5678dancestudiott@gmail.com
OFFICE: 341 5678
The Office at &5678 Dance Studio is managed by Angela Harris. She should be consulted should you need to:
1. Speak with your dancer’s class instructor
2. Pay tuition and uniform fees
3. Order a particular item
4. Express a concern you might have
5. Obtain permission to use the Studio’s kitchen facilities
6. Seek clarification on any other administrative issue.
The Office hours coincide with Studio hours of operation but administrative and financial transactions close ½ hour
before the last class ends.
Parents and Guardians are reminded that the Studio is CLOSED on Sundays and Public Holidays should you need to
contact us on those days or outside of Studio hours of operation please send an email to 5678dancestudiott@gmail.
com or what’s app message or leave a voice note on 464 5678.
Please note that a paper-based notice would be placed on the
school’s notice board inside the Studio, do check the notice board
We will respond to you when the Studio opens or at our earliest convenience.
located down the corridor while you are there.
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