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Studio
Policies

Classes from August to February focus on pure technique and skills and the rest of the season on choreography and performance for year-end recital. These components make a complete and well rounded dance education and experience.

ATTENDANCE: Regular class attendance is essential for progress in dance education. Please have your dancer arrive to class 15 minutes early so that they are warmed up. Too many absences may require a change in class level.

CANCELLATION: Parents/Guardians will be notified of any planned cancellations. There will be make-up classes scheduled for classes cancelled for emergencies. Severe weather closings will be posted on the home page website or an announcement on parent portal.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: Students must be dressed properly and ready to enter the classroom on time. If a student is more than 15 minutes late she will  be expected to observe the class and  take dance notes. Please notify us if someone other than a parent/guardian will pick-up a child. No child is allowed to wait outside.

LATE PICK-UPS: Due to security and staffing concerns there will be a fee if a parent/guardian is more than 15 minutes late to pick-up their dancer.

Arrive 15 to 30 minutes late     5.00 fee

Arrive 45 minutes late             10.00 fee

Arrive 1 hour late                     15.00 fee

Payments increases $5.00 each 5 minutes

Payment will be billed to dance account

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:

  • No cellphones allowed in the classroom. If dancer brings cell phone the studio will not be responsible if lost or stolen

  • No food or drinks allowed. Water bottles only allowed.

  • No parents allowed to observe unless approved by studio owner or instructor prior to class.

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    Dance shoes and attire can be purchased at:

The Dance Connection

Pooler Park West Shopping Center

1024 Hwy 80W, suite 107

Pooler, GA 31322

                            912-450-3033

shoes

ballet

Classical ballet aims to create graceful patterns and involves rigorous training. It is the fundamental technique for all classes. Dancers are strongly encouraged to take ballet with other techniques.

ballet

Dress code: leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

ballet skirts allowed (no pants or shorts)​

 

So Danca SD60 or SD69​

Hair must be in a bun or pinned up neatly away from face

Dancers must be approved for pointe by instructor

  

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pointe

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Pointe work in classical ballet is formalized by pointe technique. It is performed in pointe shoes. Pointe technique means that ballet dancer performs on the tips of fully extended feet and in this way ballet dancer supports all body weight.

Ballet dancer must have great strength and good technique to be able to do pointe work. Dancers have to dance for a few years before they can start practice pointe technique.

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pointe

tap

Movements of tap are concentrated in your feet and ankles. Wearing shoes with metal taps, you tap out the rhythm of the music

tap

Dress code: leotard, pink or tan tights​

dance shorts/pants are allowed

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          Minis/Petites/Pooler I    So Danca TA37/TA38 blk/blk patent

          Junior          So Danca TA04/TA05 blk

          Pooler II      So Danca TA06/TA07 blk or TA04/TA05 blk

          Tap I & II      So Danca TA04/TA05 blk or Bloch 321 or 381 blk

          Pooler III      Bloch 321 or 381 blk                   â€‹

          *no patent leather tap for Junior, Pooler II & III, and Tap I & II

        

       

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jazz

This style employs isolations of the body. The movements are technical and full bodied with the use of flexibility implemented in leaps and extensions. Musical theatre, contemporary jazz, jazz fusion, commercial jazz can all be found in jazz classes. Jazz students must study ballet as well.

jazz

      Dress code: leotard, pink or tan tights​

                dance shorts/pants are allowed

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Juniors, Pooler I & II  Capezio EJ2C blk or Bloch DN981 blk​

Jazz  I & II, Pooler III  Bloch 401 or 470 blk

                

       

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lyrical

Concentrates with expressing a dancer's emotions. This style of dance uses technical elements of ballet, jazz, and modern. 

lyrical

      Dress code: leotard, crop, shorts, leggings

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Beginner                Hanami H064W    

Int/Advanced        Hanami H064W, barefoot or 

                               Bloch/Capezio dance socks

                

       

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hip hop

A form of street dance and commercial jazz dance. Classes emphasize co-ordination, creativity and rhythm in an atmosphere of "moving to the beat".

hip hop

      Dress code: shorts, pants, crops, tees, or any

                      comfortable clothing

                               sneakers

                

       

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stretch

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conditioning

Exercise that develops well-rounded and full body physical fitness to improve the condition of the body. It develops muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility

dance conditioning

      Dress code: shorts, pants, crops, tees, or any

                        comfortable clothing

Class needs: foam block, stretch band, foam                               roller, and ankle weights

                

       

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