Classes and Schedules

Classes begin August 17th! Please contact the studio for correct placement.  OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS AFTER THANKSGIVING.

Forms

2009-2010 Schedule and Calendar

Download latest schedule in Acrobat PDF format

2009-2010 Calendar

August 17th First Day of Classes

September 7th- No classes

October 31st- Yes, there are classes

November 25th-29th-Thanksgiving Break

December 12th Performance Group Performance- Fine Arts Center

December 21st - January 3rd Winter Break

March 15th-21st Spring Break

Reminder! Recital is the weekend after Memorial weekend! June 4th-6th

Additional Registration dates TBA

Fall 2009-Spring 2010 Class Requirements

Instructions about photo times, costumes, and hair are each class page below:

PERFORMANCE & COMPETITION IMPORTANT DATES

Co Dance- December 4th-6th

LADM-April 9th-11th

Once the season is underway the Performance Group will have their own newsletter:)

Tuition

1 Class- $53 /2 students $98
2 Classes- $95/ 2 students $173
3 classes-$130/ 2 students $238
4 classes-$166
5 classes-$196
Unlimited-$225
Sprytes-$180 (additional classes are extra)
Sprytes Competition-$180 (additional classes are extra)
Stellas and Seraphs- $220 (additional classes are extra=$245)
Stellas and Seraphs Competition $245
Sirens-$245

Tuition cannot be prorated-except for August- 3/4 of the month (This makes up for the extra week in May).
Tuition is based per year and divided into monthly payments.
30 day notice is required for withdrawals.

Tuition is due by the 8th of the month to avoid late fees and possible withdrawal from class. Tuition received after the 8th of the month will have a $15 late fee added and $25 added after the 15th of the month.

A 30 day notice is required to withdraw from class. Tuition is due for the month if notice is not given in the appropriate amount of time. This policy is in place due to the waiting lists for classes and to keep class sizes small. Tuition is non-refundable without a Doctor's written note-even if paid through year.

Please remit your tuition payments to:

Cave Creek Dance Academy
Attn: Jill Brady
4532 E. Lone Mountain Rd., Suite 205
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Cave Creek Dance Academy Level Requirements

(Each level requires anywhere from 1-3+ years depending on the Individual)

Tiny Tots and Combo class programs- ages 3-8

Tiny Tots I/II is a ballet/tap program where beginning dancers ages 3-5 learn classical technique with french ballet terminology along with creative movement and tap for rhythm. The children will learn classroom etiquette in a nurturing environment. The ballet/jazz and ballet/tap combo classes for Kindergarten- 2nd graders teach basic technique and classroom etiquette. Designed for children to get experience in different classes if they aren’t quite yet ready or the commitment can’t be made for one hour level one classes.

Level I Ballet and Jazz- ages 6-11 and Teen

en croix tendus, degages, single chaine, changement, pas de bouree, arabesque saute, single pirouette, pique turns, grand jetes---Basic Ballet terminology. Developing flexibility, strength and technique- expected to maintain good classroom etiquette.

Level II Ballet and Jazz-ages 8-13 and Teen

Level I mastered with correct classroom etiquette and beginning the following: double pirouette, chaine turns, pique turns, chaine jete, develope, pas de chat, echappe', assemble, jete, splits-right, left & middle, tour jetes , battements, pointed feet and stretched legs, jazz walks to the music with confidence.

Level III Ballet, Tech I

Level II mastered and beginning the following: double pirouette left and right, chaine turns, pique turns (working on double), chaine jete, beginning toe drop & toe rise, develope, splits-right, left & middle

*Level IV Ballet Jazz/Lyrical III, Tech II

double/triple pirouette- clean doubles left and right, double pique turns, pitch, splits-right, left & center, grand jete, balance’ waltz turns, axles, second turns, fouettes, switch leaps

*Level V Ballet, IV Jazz/Lyrical, Tech III

saute de basque, triple pirouettes- right and left, jete battu, grand tour jetes, chaine leap, switch middle leaps, double attitude turns, solid fouette turns, solid second turns (with pirouettes and changing spot) changing spot pirouettes, kick turns

Beyond Technique and Ability

Other factors that Instructors pay attention to for Placement:

Classroom Etiquette and Behavior is expected at all times: Dancers will not move forward to the next level if there are any discrepancies in their behavior and classroom etiquette. Some basic rules are: No talking, no touching others, no playing with hair, no running, no hanging on barres or touching mirrors. Positive attitudes are required once through the CCDA doors. Talking about others will NOT be tolerated. Complaining in class will NOT be tolerated.

Attendance/Tardiness and Dress Code: Those who do not attend classes regularly or do not wear the proper attire, shoes, and hair will not be moved forward to the next level.

Musicality is extremely important. Level II and beyond students are required to count music and keep rhythm.

Age: Dance is not confined to age. We do try to keep the younger students together due to maturity issues but in the upper levels there may be a mixture of age between 11-18.

Amount of classes: Please note- Levels also are determined by the number of classes a dancer takes. For example: If one student takes one jazz class and another takes ballet and jazz that same year-most likely the student who took the additional class will be in a different class the following year than the friend who took the jazz class only since there was double the dance instruction.

Placement is at the Instructors’ discretion only- We don’t accept level requests. Meetings regarding level requirements can be made by appointment only with the parent accompanied by student (must be present) and teachers (at least 2) with Jill.

Announcement

Congrats to Ms Cara and family! They welcomed beautiful Baby Quinn on February 16th!

No classes March 14-21- The studio is closed for Spring Break...

OPEN ENROLLMENT HAS ENDED. Next session beings in June.

March  Tuition is due on the 1st. Late fees apply on the 8th.

If your dancer has any illness that may be contagious, please stay home. Three scheduled makeups are allowed until February.

Office Hours are Mondays-Thursdays 11-2:30 and 4:30-6:30 ...No office hours Tuesday 3/9- Jill is teaching 4-8 pm...No office hours on Spring Break March 14-21...

For your convenience, we are going to email monthly statements each month (starting at the end of September for October)even if you are on automatic withdrawal.

Recital DVD

www.hinsonmedia.com
Make sure you set your tv to widescreen

Recital photos

Winter Show Photos from the performance by Timon Harper are now available online-www.tchphoto.photoreflect.com

Performance Group/Competition

LADM fees will be due by 3/1. This is a mandatory convention 4/10-4/11. . Hotel information is at www.ladancemagic.com  The numbers competing are: You Should be Dancing, Filthy Gorgeous, Johnny’s Got a Boom Boom, Hollywood, Free Falling, Amanda’s solo, and Shake Senora

Congratulations to Taylor, Amanda, and Sam for receiving scholarships at THE PULSE!

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