Debra Franco Preparatory School of Dance

Calendar

August 3^rd................... Registration

August 12^th........ First day of Classes

August 25^th..... Nutcracker Auditions

Sept. 2^nd........................... No Class

Sept. 13-17.... Russian Ballerina

                                       in town

              Auditions-Master Class

                           -Greet & Meet

Oct.14^th..................... No Class

Oct.22^nd..................... No Class

Oct. 28-31.... Wear Halloween

                         costume to class

Oct. 31^st............. No class after 5:00

Nov. 27-30.... Thanksgiving Holidays

Nov. 29^th............... Festival of Trees

Dec. 1^st.... Moscow Ballet Nutcracker

Dec. 7-8................. Our Nutcracker

Dec. 14-15....................... Tremaine

Dec. 23-31........ Christmas Holidays

Jan. 1-4............. Christmas Holidays

Jan. 20^th............................ No Class

Jan. 25^th.... Audition Competition team

Feb. 1-2................... Dance Makers

Feb. 17^th........................... No Class

Mar. 10-15................. Spring Break

April 18-21................. Easter Break

May 5^th................. Rehearsals begin

May 24^th............... Tentative date for

                                Spring Concert

Exact dates for workshop, conventions, competition events, and performances will be posted as soon as possible.

Please check the bulletin board regularly for any changes.

Tuition

(adult classes—go to bottom of page)

1 hr. class   Ballet & Tap  $37 a month

1 ¼ hr. class   Ballet & Tap  $39 a month

1 ½ hr. class   Ballet & Tap  $43 a month

    2 hr. class   Ballet & Tap  $47 a month 

Additional classes

(Jazz & Acrobatics)

     1 hr. class    $21

1 ¼ hr. class    $23

1 ½ hr. class    $25

     2 hr. class    $27

 Jazz is the only other class that can be taken as a first class and that is only if Ballet & Tap are not taken.

 Jazz classes are offered at age 9.

Pre-toe classes are offered at age 10.

 * There is a registration fee of $20 for the first child, with an additional fee of $10 for each additional child.

* There is a 15% discount on more than one child.

* Tuition is due on the first of each month.

* There is a $3 discount on tuition paid before the 7^th of the month.

* There is a $5 late fee on tuition paid after the 15^th of the month.

* Tuition should be dropped in the black Mail box in the studio.

* All missed classes can be made-up.

* Tuition remains the same whether it is a long (5 week) month or a short (3 week) month.

* There is a $30 charge on all returned checks.

Dress Code

A.  Plain leotards any color No attached skirts or layered tops.

B.  Tights with feet.

C.  Unishorts, 2 piece shorts or skirt, Capri’s may be worn for jazz  & acrobatic classes only.

D.  Jazz pants are not allowed.

E.  No loose clothing.

F.  Panties are not worn under leotards and tights.

G.  Skirts may be worn the 3^rd full week of every month.

H.  Tan tap shoes for all girls. Heels are required for 6^th grade and older.

I.   Tan Jazz shoes.

J.   Pink Ballet shoes.

K. Boys wear Black tap shoes and white Ballet shoes.

L.   Jazz classes need knee pads.

M.  Hair must be pulled back off face.

5^th grade and older must wear a secured bun.

N.  No Jewelry.

O. All students wear a cover-up outside the building.

P. Dance shoes are not to be worn outside.

Students who are not properly dressed will not participate.

All shoes from last years show are acceptable. When buying new shoes please buy the required color and style shoe.

Things to Remember

1. No gum chewing, food, or drink in the building.

2. Students should arrive in time to be prepared for class.

3. Stay in the dressing area until it is time for class.

4. If you should happen to arrive late wait at the door until the music has stopped.

5. Class is mandatory for a good performance.

6. Any student disrupting class will be asked to leave.

7. We are not responsible for injuries on the premises.

8. Please be prompt when picking your child up after class.

9. Summer Workshop participation is stressed.

Spring Concert

Participation in the Spring Concert is optional.

A costume deposit of $7.50 per student, per costume is due each month Sept. thru Jan. (If your child takes Ballet & Tap there is a $15 deposit due each month.)

The balance on the costumes is due in February.

These fees are Non-Refundable.

All fees must be paid prior to concert participation.

Admission fees will be charged to performances.

Parents, relatives and friends are not allowed backstage during performances.

Perfect attendance and Terminology awards are given at Spring Concert.

Adult Classes Began September 9^th

Tuesday 7:45-8:45 Adult Ballet

$37.00 a month

 Thursday 6:15-7:15 Adult Jazz

$37.00 a month

 Thursday 7:15-7:45 Adult Tap

 Jazz & tap together as a combination class $43 a month

Tap by itself $18.50 a month

All three Ballet, Jazz, and Tap $64 a month