Dance Connection~ Rochester, MN

Specializing in children's dance

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2010-2011
Class Schedule
email the studio to request a registration form and to inquire about openings

DANCECONNECTION@CHARTER.NET
Classes begin the week of September 13th.
Registrations accepted after the start date.

Monday
4:45-5:30 Tap & Ballet Ages 4-6 yrs
5:30-6:15 Tap & JazzAges 8-10 yrs
6:15-6:45 Pre-BalletAges 3-5 yrs
6:45-7:30 Tap & BalletAges  5-7 yrs

Tuesday
4:30/4:45-5:30 depending on enrollment needs - Jazz/Danceline or Tap/Ballet/Jazz or Tap/Jazz 11+ yrs  OR Tap & Ballet 5-7 yrs @ 4:45-5:30Ages 11+ or
5-7 yrs
     
5:30-6:15 Tap & BalletAges 5-7 yrs
6:15-7:15 Tap, Ballet & JazzAges 8-10 yrs

Wednesday
4:45-5:30 Tap & Ballet Ages 5-7 yrs 
5:30-6:00 Pre-BalletAges 3-5 yrs
6:00-6:45 Tap & BalletAges 5-7 yrs
6:45-7:30 Tap & BalletAges  4-6 yrs

Thursday
4:00-4:45 Jazz, Danceline & Hip HopAges 13+ yrs 
4:45-5:15 Ballet LyricalAges 11+ yrs
5:15-5:45 Tap Ages 11+ yrs
5:45-6:30 Jazz, Danceline & Hip HopAges 11+ yrs
 6:30-7:15-Tap & Jazz Ages 8-10 yrs

    Combination Classes (Ages 4-7 yrs) perform 2 dances, tap and ballet, in the recital.
The 1 hour Combination Class performs 3 ~ tap, ballet and jazz.





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MONDAY MORNING DANCE CLASSES:
Community Education Classes taught by Tanya
9:15-9:45       Ballet & Jazz  5 & 6 yrs
9:45-10:00     Tap              4-5 yrs
10:00-10:30    Ballet           3 & 4 yrs
10:30-11:00    Ballet           3 & 4 yrs
Registration for CE dance classes are made through CE. Sessions are Fall, Winter and  Spring tuition is different than the studio. All CE dancers are invited tp perform in Dance Connection's annual recital in the Spring. Costume purchase and participation in the Winter and Spring sessions is required for recital participation. Community Education registration link:
http://activenet6.active.com/rochesterce/

 Tuition Rates
September- May
Class meets once a week

1/2 hour     $42/month   ($378)
45 minute    $49/month   ($441)
1 hour          $54/month   ($486)
1 1/4 hour    $69/month   ($621)
1 1/2 hour    $74/month   ($665)
      1 3/4 hour    $79/month  ($711)     

$25 Registration Fee/$40 Per Family


  

 

 

                                              STUDIO POLICIES

TUITION: 
Total tuition costs for the 9 month season is stated in parenthesis above. Tuition is based on a 9 month schedule, divided
into 9 monthly installments. Tuition is due the 1st lesson of each month. Tuition is the same whether there are 3, 4, or 5 lessons in
the month. Tuition cannot be deducted for any absences. Students that may miss a month of class or longer are expected to pay the
full amount of tuition to keep their placement in class.
Anyone wanting to pay more than one month at a time is welcome to do so. Late tuition fees will be assessed a
$5 late fee for each week it is late. There will be a $15 fee for NSF checks.

REGISTRATION FEE: $25.     Maximum $40 per family.

MAKE-UP CLASSES: 
There will be no make-up classes available for student absences. Also, we cannot provide make up classes due
to studio closings during inclement weather. Any time the public schools close due to inclement weather, the studio will also close.
If threatening weather occurs after school hours, please call the studio to listen to a current message about class status (286-1415 or
check this website. 
DRESS CODE:  
    Ballet: Any color Leotard, light pink tights and pink leather ballet shoes. No isotoner- type slippers allowed. Shiny satin slippers are
not ballet shoes. Ballet skirts are optional.
     Tap:   Black shiny tap shoes with ties ages 4-10 yrs.
Black  leather tap shoes ages 11 yrs and up. Leotard is required.
    Jazz/Danceline:  Pink Leather Ballet shoes ages 7-10 yrs.
Tan
Jazz shoes 11 yrs and
up. Jazz pants optional.

OBSERVATION OF CLASS:  
November 3-6 and March 2-5
PICTURES & RECITAL:
Pictures will be taken here at the studio in April. The recital will be at John Marshall High School the last part
of May. The exact date will be announced in October, pending auditorium availability.

COSTUMES:
Costumes for the Spring Recital are ordered in November. Costume fees are due November 20th and are non-refundable.
 Amount: 
Ages 3-7 years: $50 *Only 1 costume is ordered for the Combination Classes 7 years and under, even though they perform 2
dances in the recital. 
Ages 8
years & up:  Amounts vary; $50-$70 (2 in 1 costume)

STUDIO CLOSINGS: 
Dance class will not be held on the following dates:      
                                
         THANKSGIVING~ November 23-27
         WINTER BREAK~ December 22-January 3
         SPRING BREAK ~March 25-April 2         
                        
Class is still in session when school is closed for conferences, Martin Luther King, and President's Day.

MAILING ADDRESS: 2820 OAKVIEW DR NE ROCHESTER, MN 55906    
email:
danceconnection@charter.net