CELEBRATING  OUR  9TH  SEASON  OF  DANCE!!!  

Studio  Policy  2017/2018  

 

   

               

         Physical  Address:  1701  N.  Jefferson  Hobbs,  NM  88240  (Inside  Crosswinds  Community  Church)          575.441.0225  

www.Expressionshobbs.com        Email:  Expressionshobbs@hotmail.com      

“His love is brought to ful l expression in us” 1 John 4:12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let me be the first to say WELCOME to Expressions Dance Academy! We are so excited that you have chosen to make Expressions Dance Academy your dance home! It is a privilege and honor to introduce and cultivate the love of dance to each child. Our goal here at Expressions is to mentor and teach your

children lifelong values through the medium of dance such as self-discipline, overcoming challenges, striving for personal excellence, learning respect for themselves and others, and realizing how valuable they are as unique individuals. With a professional but welcoming atmosphere, our hope is that you and your child’s time with Expressions will be one of growth, joy and wonderful memories. Many Blessings, Sara Carey Artistic Director  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUITION      

• Tuition  is  due  the  15th  of  each  month.    You  WILL  NOT  be  receiving  a  monthly  bill/statement  from  our  office  for  your  monthly  tuition.    

• A  $10.00  late  fee  will  be  added  to  overdue  fees.  • Forms  of  payment  accepted  include:    

o Cash,  C.C.  and  Check  o C.C.  charges  do  include  a  Service  Charge  per  transaction  o Check  (Please  note  there  will  be  a  $25.00  Insufficient  Funds  Fee  for  returned  

checks)  •  Please  make  checks  to  Expressions  Dance  Academy.  When  making  a  payment  by  check,  

please  include  the  following  information  in  the  memo  of  your  check.    1.  Student(s)  First  &  Last  Name.      2.  State  what  you  are  paying  for.  A  receipt  is  available  upon  request.  

• No  adjustments,  credits  or  transfers  will  be  made  for  missed  lessons.              

TUITION  RATES  AND  OTHER  FEES  There  are  three  ways  to  pay  for  the  year:  Monthly,  Semester,  Yearly  

 

Monthly 1 class $35.00 2 classes $55.00 3 classes $70.00 4 classes $85.00 5 classes $95.00 6 classes$105.00

Family Discount  2nd  Family  Member  $5  off  class  3rd  Family  Member  $10  off  class  4th  Family  Member  $15  off  Class  

Semesters (for one student) 1 class $157.00/ $157.00 2 classes $247.00/ $247.00 3 classes $315.00/$315.00 4 classes $382.00.00/ $382.00 5 classes $427.00/ $427.00 6 classes $472.00/ $472.00

Yearly (for one student) 1 class $315.00 2 classes $495.00 3 classes $630.00 4 classes $765.00 5 classes $855.00 6 classes $945.00

ADDITONAL ANNUAL FEES 1. Costumes $55-$65 per class

2. Registration fee - $10.00 per student

ALL  TUITION,  RECITAL  AND  COSTUME  FEES,  &  OTHER  PAYMENTS  ARE  NON-­‐TRANSFERRABLE  AND  NON-­‐REFUNDABLE.  

 

 

 

 

 

CALENDAR  AND  HOLIDAY  CLOSINGS    

• The  studio  operates  on  a  nine-­‐month  dance  season  averaging  three  to  four  classes  per  month.  (considering  holiday  closings,  performances  and  dress  rehearsals).    Tuition  is  the  same  for  each  month  including  May.  The  season  officially  begins  Monday  August  28TH,  2017  and  ends  Sunday  May  13th,  2018  

§ Please  note:  The  Spring  Concert  Dress  Rehearsals  and  Spring  Concert  Performance  COUNT  AS  ONE  LESSON  EACH.  

§ CLASSES  BEGIN  MONDAY  AUGUST  28TH,  2017  Expressions  will  be  following  the  Hobbs  Municipal  Schools  in  cancellation  of  class  due  to  bad  weather  only.  If  a  class  is  cancelled  due  to  weather  or  other  unforeseen  circumstances,  the  instructor  may,  but  is  not  obligated  to,  offer  a  make-­‐up  class.    Be  sure  to  check  our  website  www.Expressionshobbs.com,  Facebook  Page:  Expressions  Dance,  Instagram,  or  call  us  to  get  updates  on  cancellations.  575.441.0225.      

   

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE ONLY HOLIDAYS EXPRESSIONS WILL BE CLOSED:  

SEPT  4TH              MON                        LABOR  DAY  

NOV  20-­‐26                                        MON-­‐SUN        THANKSGIVING  

DEC  22  –  JAN  7                        MON-­‐SUNx2        CHRISTMAS  

MARCH  26-­‐APRIL  1        MON-­‐SUN          SPRING  BREAK  

 

PARENT  OBSERVATION  DAYS  THE  CLASS  DOORS  WILL  BE  OPEN  FOR  PARENT  VIEWING  FROM  OUTSIDE  THE  CLASSROOM  THE  FIRST  WEEK  OF  

EVERY  MONTH.    

SPRING  AND  CHRISTMAS  CONCERTSSS    For  the  2017/2018-­‐dance  season,  Expressions  will  be  performing  the  Christmas  Ballet  “A  Christmas  Carol”  and  two  Spring  Concerts.    All  performances  take  place  at  the  Hobbs  High  School  Tydings  Auditorium.  The  Christmas  performance  will  be  ballet  students  ONLY  (this  does  NOT  include  the  creative  movement  or  combo  classes).    The  Spring  Concerts  include  ALL  Expressions’  dancers  and  are  split  up  into  Concert  #1  Intermediate/  Advanced  Levels  and  Concert  #2  Primary/Beginner  Levels  (Please  note  that  some  students  will  be  asked  to  participate  in  both  spring  concerts  if  they  are  in  an  intermediate  level  for  one  subject  and  beginner  level  for  another  subject).  Please  see  below  for  performance  details.  ALL  DANCERS  PARTICIPATING  IN  A  PERFORMANCE  MUST  ATTEND  THEIR  DRESS  REHEARSAL  (S).    PLEASE  DO  NOT  ASK  TO  BE  THE  EXCEPTION.      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               

Christmas  Ballet  2017  

“A  Christmas  Carol”  

Participants:    Ballet  students  ONLY  levels  Ballet:  Primary  and  up  (does  not  include  creative  movement  or  combo)  

Mandatory  Dress  Rehearsal:  THURS. DEC. 14 Time TBA FRIDAY DEC. 15 Time TBA

Performances:  TBD  (POSSIBLE  SATURDAY  DEC.  16  3PM)  SAT. DEC. 16, 7pm SUN. DEC. 17 3pm  *PLEASE  NOTE:  A  FEW  SATURDAY  REHEARSALS  FOR  YOUR  CHILD’S  PART  ARE  LIKELY.  REHEARSALS  ARE  MANDATORY.

 

2018  SPRING  CONCERTS      Participants:  All  Expressions’  Dancers    MANDATORY  FULL  DRESS  REHEARSAL  Please  note:  duration  of  the  rehearsal  will  depend  on  how  quickly  we  can  get  started  and  how  smoothly  transitions  go.    Thank  you  for  your  patience  ahead  of  time.    THURS. MAY 10- TBA FRI. MAY 11- TBA SAT. MAY 12- TBA (Rehearsal  times  are  subject  to  change)    Performances:  Concert #1: Int./ Advanced Levels SAT. MAY 12, 2018 7PM Concert #2: Primary/ Beginner Levels SUN. MAY 13, 2018 3PM  

COSTUMES    

§ Costumes  fee  is  $55.00-­‐$65.00  per  student  per  class  depending  on  size  of  costume.  There  is  no  costume  fee  for  the  Christmas  Show.  

§ Costume  fees  must  be  paid  in  FULL  by  December  21st,  2017.    §  COSTUMES  WILL  NOT  BE  ORDERED  UNTIL  PAYMENT  IS  MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

§ Depending  on  the  costume  manufacturer,  costumes  take  2  weeks-­‐3  months  to  come  in.  

§ Expressions  will  NOT  order  any  costumes  after  January  12th,  2018  to  meet  recital  deadline.  

§ COSTUME  FEES  ARE  NON-­‐REFUNDABLE;  COSTUMES  ARE  NON-­‐RETURNABLE.    

§ If  alterations  are  necessary,  Expressions  assumes  no  financial  responsibility.        § Expressions  is  not  responsible  for  a  lost  costume(s).    Dancers  are  responsible  

for  costumes  once  received  in  class.    

 TICKETS  AND  SEATING      

§ Tickets  must  be  purchased  for  all  2017/2018  Fall  and  Spring  performances.      § Seats  are  assigned.  Tickets  can  be  purchased  online  at  

www.expressionshobbs.com.    

§ Tickets  are  non-­‐refundable  and  non-­‐exchangeable.  

 ATTENDANCE  

• Class  attendance  is  PRIORITY  in  a  student’s  progress  and  technical  development.  Excessive  absenteeism  will  disqualify  a  dancer  from  participating  with  his/her  class  (es).    All  students  performing  must  have  at  least  75%  DANCING  attendance  (1  absence  per  month).  Students  unable  to  attain  the  75%  DANCING  attendance  due  to  illness/  injury/  or  other  activities  are  subject  to  dismissal  from  performances  and  class.    If  a  student  is  more  than  10  minute  late  to  class,  it  will  be  considered  an  absence.        No  exceptions.  

   

PROGRAM  AD    

• Expressions  will  be  selling  AD  space  to  businesses  and  individuals  for  both  Spring  Concerts.  Sales  will  begin  January  15th,  2018.  

• It  is  required  that  all  proper  forms  are  filled  out  and  the  AD  be  paid  for  at  time  of  reservation  to  ensure  your  AD  space.    

LOST  &  FOUND  

§ The  Lost  &  Found  will  be  located  in  the  hallway  in  front  of  Expressions’  office.    Items  not  picked  up  will  be  donated  to  charities  on  a  quarterly  basis.    To  avoid  losing  personal  items,  we  encourage  all  dancers  to  LABEL  all  shoes,  tights,  leotards,  dance  bags  etc.    Expressions  is  not  responsible  for  any  lost  or  stolen  articles.  

REGISTRATION  FOR  CURRENT  AND  NEW  STUDENTS  

• Registration  for  current  students  begins  April.  Following  the  May  recital,  Expressions  will  begin  enrolling  new  students  and  will  not  be  able  to  secure  a  spot  for  a  current  student.  Re-­‐register  before  dress  rehearsals!!  

OTHER  RULES  AND  REQUESTS  § If  a  student  has  two  unexcused  consecutive  absences  without  notifying  the  office,  s/he  will  be  

notified  by  the  office  and  must  reply  within  48  hours.    If  no  reply  within  48  hours,  dancer  will  be  suspended  from  class  (es)  until  notified.    Please  note  your  account  will  continue  to  be  charged  until  notified  formally  by  a  parent.  

§ Be  punctual!  If  a  dancer  is  ten  minutes  late  to  dance  class,  s/he  may  not  be  able  to  participate  in  class.    If  the  dancer  is  habitually  tardy,  a  conference  will  be  scheduled  with  parent.      

§ All   students   are   encouraged   not   to   leave   the   room   once   class   has   begun.   Please   allow   for  appropriate   restroom  use  prior   to   class.    Very  young  children  will  be   treated   sensitively  as   the  need   arises.   Preschool   children   may   need   a   parent’s   attention   from   time   to   time   for   various  reasons  including  bathroom  or  behavior  issues.  Please  do  not  leave  the  waiting  room  when  very  young   children   are   in   class  without   informing   the   office   or   having   another   parent   responsible  during  your  absence.  We  make  every  effort  to  have  all  children  feel  safe  and  cared  for  in  a  loving  and  inspiring  learning  environment.  

§ Instructors,  staff,  assistants  and  dancers  are  the  only  individuals  allowed  in  dance  studios  during  class  hours.    We  are  asking  non-­‐dancing  siblings,  friends,  visitors,  relatives  and  parents  to  stay  in  the  waiting  area.    The  only  exceptions  to  this  are  Parent  Watch  Days  and  pre-­‐scheduled  visits.  

§ No  cell  phones  or  other  toy/distraction  in  dance  class.    Be  respectful  of  instructor  and  other  dancers.    Give  full  attention  to  instructor.      

§ School   age   children   and   teens:   please   practice   respect.     Students   are   not   to   be   socializing   in   a  disruptive  manner  during  the  class  with  other  students.    Please  come  early  or  stay  late  to  enjoy  friends  in  the  waiting  area.    Please  honor  your  teacher  and  fellow  students  by  giving  full  attention  and  co-­‐operation.    You  will  be  advised  if  we  feel  any  student  is  not  well  adjusted  to  the  classroom  environment  for  any  reason  over  time.  

§ During  class  if  a  student  complains  of  being  ill,  or  sustains  an  injury  and  cannot  participate,  the  instructor  will  send  them  to  the  office  where  the  parents  will  be  notified  if  not  on  the  premises.    

§ Only  students  with  a  pre-­‐existing  sickness/injury  are  allowed  to  observe  class.    The  parents  must  notify  the  office  if  a  student  is  to  observe  class.  

• Expressions  reserves  the  right  to  refuse  service  and/or  admission.    Expressions  solely  determines  class  level  and  placement  of  students.    Evaluations  are  ongoing;  dancers  may  be  moved  to  proper  level(s)  at  any  time  during  the  dance  season.  Final  decisions  are  made  by  the  teachers  and  director.  All  students  are  encouraged  to  progress  at  their  own  rate.    The  instructor  will  notify  a  student  if  s/he  is  ready  move  to  the  next  level.  

§ Please  only  water  and  dry  non-­‐peanut  snacks!    Please  bring  bottle  water  to  class.    The  church  does  not  have  a  water  fountain.  

• Young  children  must  always  be  attended  and  supervised.  • ANY  BEHAVIOR,  ON  THE  PART  OF  DANCER  OR  PARENT,  DEEMED  INAPPROPRIATE  

BY  FACULTY  AND/OR  INSTRUCTOR  WILL  BE  GROUNDS  FOR  IMMEDIATE  DISMISSAL  

• Expressions  is  not  responsible  for  lost  items.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        To  avoid  losses,  we  recommend  that  all  belongings  be  clearly  labeled.  

• Please  make  sure  Expressionshobbs@hotmail.com  is  on  your  contact  list.  • IT  IS  YOUR  RESPONSIBILITY  TO  BE  INFORMED.    WE  DO  OUR  BEST  USING  

HANDOUTS  AND  EMAILS  AS  WELL  AS  REMIND.COM  TEXT  SERVICES.    ALL  INFO  IS  POSTED  ON  BULLETIN  BOARD  OUTSIDE  STUDIO  OFFICE.    

   

EDA GOALS

• Building a sense of community and expressing the love of Jesus

Christ through dance

• Making sure al l the dancers feel loved and valued while chal lenging

them to reach their ful l potential

• Teaching the students how to express themselves in a posit ive way

• Learning self-discipl ine and overcoming chal lenges

• Striv ing for excel lence and personal best

• Learning to respect teachers, peers and self

• Becoming confident and educated performers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPRESSIONS SELLS TIGHTS AND LEOTARDS!!J  

Please  clearly  label  your  name  on  all  articles  of  clothing  including  shoes,  tights  and  leotard.    

:  3-­‐YEAR  OLDS-­‐  CREATIVE  MOVEMENTSHOES:  Pink  Leather  Ballet  Shoes    ATTIRE:  Pink  tights/Light  Pink  Leotard  HAIR:  Ponytail,  Braid,  or  Bun    

BALLET:SHOES:  pink,  split  sole  ballet  shoes    HAIR:  Bun!!  ATTIRE:  Pink  tights/  Solid  Leotard  in  Ballet  Level  color  

Leve l Colors  Ballet:  Primary-­‐  Lavender    Ballet:  1-­‐  Hot  Pink  Ballet:  2-­‐  Forest  Green  Ballet:  3-­‐  Royal  Blue  Ballet:  4(Pre-­‐Pointe)-­‐  Garnet  (Deep  Red)  Ballet:  5  -­‐  Burgundy  Ballet:  6  -­‐  Black  

:  4-­‐YEAR  OLD  -­‐CREATIVE  MOVEMENTSHOES:  Pink  Leather  Ballet  Shoes  &  Black  tap  shoes  (no  ribbons,  elastic  only)  ATTIRE:  Pink  tights/Light  Pink  Leotard  HAIR:  Ponytail,  Braid,  or  Bun    

 5/6-­‐YEAR-­‐OLD  COMBO:  SHOES:  Pink  Leather  Ballet  Shoes  &  Black  tap  shoes  (no  ribbons,  elastic  only)  ATTIRE:  Pink  tights/Light  Blue  Leotard  HAIR:  Ponytail,  Braid,  or  Bun    LYRICAL/JAZZ:  SHOES:  Black  Jazz  Shoes  &  Dance  Paws  ATTIRE:  Tan  Tights/  Solid  color  leotard/  -­‐Dance  shorts  or  fitted  dance  pants    HAIR:  Ponytail,  Braid,  or  Bun  

 

§ Please  adhere  to  dress  code.    Proper  attire  for  class  is  required  at  all  times.    Incomplete  or  improper  dress,  including  hair,  is  cause  for  immediate  dismissal  from  class.    If  a  student  is  dismissed,  there  will  be  no  credit  or  pro-­‐rating  of  tuition.    Please  do  not  ask  to  be  the  exception  to  this  rule.  

§ Please  no  visible  undergarments.  § No  Jewelry!!!      

 

TAP:  SHOES:  Black  jazz  taps  (Please  no  high  heel  taps)    ATTIRE:  Tan  Tights/  Solid  Color  Leotard  (any  color)  -­‐Jazz  pants  or  dance  shorts  optional    HAIR:  Ponytail,  Braid,  or  Bun