Denna Robertson’s
ConfiDance Kids 2008-09
General Information
Accepting students ages 2-18 yrs
ConfiDance Kids 2008-09
General Information
Accepting students ages 2-18 yrs
The Teachers
Lead instructors Denna Robertson, Christine Whitworth, Sierra Camp, Callista Priest & Taryn Lougee are highly qualified and experienced performers as well as teachers. Along with our numerous attentive class assistants, we are dedicated to providing our students with the very best dance training available in a safe environment with modest costuming, dance moves and careful attention to musical lyrics
Philosophy
Dance is one of the very best ways to practice and develop self-confidence.
(Hence the name “ConfiDance Company”.) Class atmosphere is fun and positive.
Children should arrive on time and in proper dancewear. (Preschoolers do best if well rested.) Parents are invited to videotape classes once a month for home practice. Please leave siblings and playmates at home. They are a distraction in the dance room, and pose a risk to their own safety and my property if unsupervised outdoors.
Combination Classes
This is the best starting point for new dancers, and serves as an introduction to a variety of dance styles. Combination classes for beginning dancers age 2-8 meet one a week and include Tap, Ballet, Theater dance & Tumbling. Beginning Jazz, Ballet, Tap & Hip Hop classes are offered for dancers ages 9 and older.
What to wear for class
Any style or color of dancewear, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes is appropriate for class.
Girls: Leotards, tights, unitards, dance skirts, tutus, bike pants over a leotard.
Boys: Jazz, bike, or sweat pants over a leotard or snug T-shirt (Boys wear black ballet shoes)
Where do I buy my supplies?
Supplies may be purchased at the studio or anywhere you can find them.
Our studio carries:
· pink ballet shoes $15
· tan jazz “gore boots” $25 (a limited supply of close-out boots at $10 a pr.)
· pink & tan tights $5-$10 a pr.
· Nude-color body liners for modest costume changes (competition teams) $15
· black leotards $5 ea.
· Black jazz pants $10-$25
· Limited supply of recycled tap shoes $5
· Various dance wear & costumes in our clearance bargain bucket $5
· Free give-away box for outgrown dancewear and ballet shoe donations.
To save hours of hunting for those “hard to find” items, go to Child’s Dance Wear in Spanish Fork 125 North, Main Street. (Best Prices) Store hours Mon-Sat 10 AM-6 PM. Phone:798-7119 “Dance Works” is another dance supply store located at 3228 N. University Ave. Provo 375-4622
Our studio will showcase our accomplishments at the end of our dance year with a professional quality Dance Concert in on May 18-19th at the Covey Arts center. Community Christmas performances are scheduled in Dec for all students. Competition Team Dancers also participate in Spring competitions and other local performances. Summer months June-August offer Ballet and Jazz technique classes for dancers ages 8 & older as well as a Summer Parade Pom Pom and tumbling course for the month of June.
Costuming
Introductory level students will purchase a basic costume that will be used for performances both semesters of our dance year. Studio owned props and accessories that accent and complement our dance numbers will be provided for a small rental fee.
Basic Combination Classes for the beginning dancer:
Tuesdays or Thursdays (Choose best day) Teachers: Denna Robertson and assistants
3-4 PM Mommy & Me combo (ages 2-3) $35 per month – Mommies dance with us.
3-4 PM Tiny Tots combo (ages 4-5) $35 per month
2:30-3:30 PM Sugar Babies combo (ages 3-5) $35 per month
4-5 PM Mini Dancers combo (K-1st) $35 per month
5-6:30 PM Stars Dance & Tumbling (2nd-3rd ) $45 per month.
6:30-8 PM Tuesdays Troupe Dance & Tumbling (4th-7th) $45 per month.
Classes for the beginning dancer age 8th grade and older
Jazz 10:30-11:30 AM Saturdays
Hip Hop 11:30-12 PM Saturdays
Tap 5-5:30 PM Wednesdays
Ballet 5:30-6:30 PM Wednesdays
Competition Teams are for experienced dancers and are filled by invitation or audition only. These dancers will attend class 2-3 times a week for instruction in Jazz, Ballet, Tumbling, & Tap. For more info, call Denna 377-5559.
Absences
Attendance is one of the most crucial factors in the rate of improvement in the dancers. Poor attendance inhibits the class’ progression. Absolutely no discounts are given for absences. Dancers may attend other classes of comparable value for their make-ups.
Cost
At the beginning of each new dance year, a $30 per family “Concert Fee” is assessed that provides for the theater rent and show expenses for our final Spring concert. This allows us to keep admission to our show free of charge to the public. In addition, a fall semester music CD for home practice will be distributed to each dancer’s family. These fees are due upon registration and are non refundable. (Spring semester will require a purchase of the $10 home practice music CD only.)
Tuition Per Student
Studio Family Discount: 2nd child in immediate Family saves $15 off monthly tuition
3rd child receives $25 off monthly tuition.
4th child is free
Monthly Tuition is due the first of each month and payable by check, cash, or credit/debit card without a late fee anytime within the current month Registrations must include a current credit/debit card number for payment assurance. Any outstanding balances of any kind will be electronically collected along with a $10 late fee on the 1st of each new month. Bounced checks will incur an additional $10 banking fee along with the remaining outstanding balance and late fees and collected electronically.
If no credit card number is available, payment in full for the entire semester, concert fee, and
costuming will be accepted in lieu of a credit card number. Multiple checks, post dated for the 1st of each month will be accepted.
Per weekly hours
$25
1/2 hour
$30
3/4 hour
$35
1 hour
$45
1 1/2 hours
$60
2 hours
$65
2 1/2 hours
$70
3 hours
$75
3 1/2 hours
$80
4 hours
$85
4 1/2 hours
$90
5 hours
$95
5 1/2 hours
$100
6 hours
Studio Location
96 S. 2120 W. Provo
Studio is located at my home. Enter from the back yard
Please be considerate of our neighbors in these ways. (Notify others who may be driving of these precautions.)
· Drive slowly & carefully. We live on a dead end street, & the neighborhood children are accustomed to darting out and playing in our quiet road.
· For parking; I encourage you to use our large 3 car drive way and the space in front of my house as well as the vacant lot next door. Be aware when backing out that there may be children behind you.
· Carpool when possible to cut down on the traffic
What to do
1. Reserve your space in the class you desire. Email ConfiDanceKids@gmail.com , or call Denna Robertson at 377-5559.
State your request for the day and time of your desired class(es) with the student name and phone number.
2. Complete the registration form and mail it in, or bring it with you on the first day of class. (To request a registration form: email ConfiDanceKids@gmail.com.) Make checks payable to ConfiDance or Denna Robertson.
