Our mission is to not only develop dancers but to also develop the mind, body, and spirit of young people to help them realize their full potential as productive and contributing members of society. The lessons learned from team work, discipline and perserverance are lasting and students that strive to be the best learn the values of hard work, respect for self and others and determination.
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TOT Classes for Ages 3-5: Introduces the fundamentals of tap to the very young. The child's creativity, motor skills and confidence are developed while having fun. The children sing and dance to music designed especially for this age group.
Tap Classes: Offered from age 5 and are a great source for rhythmic and motor skill development. Tap is effective in stimulating a natural sense of rhythmn and beat.
Jazz Classes: are offered from age 6. This free style of dance involves stretch, isolations and combinations influenced by the contemporary dances and music of today.
African Dance Classes: are offered from age 5. This specialty class introduces the fundamentals and techniques of traditional West African dance.
Gymnastics Classes: are offered from age 3. Based on floor exercise and tumbling. Develops flexibility, strength and coordination. A "must" for the all around dancer.
Adult Classes: If you love to dance or have always wanted to learn, this is your road to fitness. Classes are offered in Tap, Jazz, and African Dance. Line Dance and Swing Dance Classes are offered in four-week session based on minimum enrollment.
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CLASS PLACEMENT POLICY
Students are placed in classes according to their level of ability. Misplacement of students slows classes and causes a certain amount of tension for all concerned. Dance training involves not just a technical aspect, but an emotional, biological mental aspect as well and seldom do these all pull together at the same time for every student, nor are they categorizable into little slots. What is taught as well as the speed and/or difficulty in which the class is taught varies from level to level and teacher to teacher. A student may be moved to a different class if after evaluation the teacher finds that the student is not in the proper class for his or her ability.
CONDUCT
All students and parents are expected to respect and willingly abide by all studio rules and procedures and conduct themselves in a courteous manner in the studio and all studio connected activities.
CLASS OBSERVATION
Parents may observe classes on observation dates which are announced in the monthly newsletter. An informed parent is the key to an enjoyable dance season for all.
CLASS CANCELLATION
Cancellation of classes due to inclement weather will be broadcasted on WKBW TV as well as the studio answering machine. Never assume that the dance school is closed. When in doubt call first to avoid an unnecessary absence from class.
PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
- It is the responsibility of parent or guardian to be aware of all studio activities such as observation days, recital rehearsals, extra classes and school closing dates; check the bulletin board regularly; pick up a newsletter each month (located on the table below the bulletin board) and inform the studio of any address or telephone change.
- It is the parent’s responsibility to inform the studio office manager, NOT THE TEACHER, if you wish to drop your child from class. Do not assume that the studio will assume your child has dropped.
- Parents are responsible for their own child’s safety while on our premises. Miss Barbara’s School of Dance is only responsible for your child while under our supervision in class. Students are not to be left unattended for excessive time before or after class.
- Refrain from negative attitudes and comments in the studio and studio connected activities.
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Parents are responsible for reading all monthly newsletters, bulletin board postings, studio correspondence and asking for missed handouts. Newsletters are located on the table below bulletin board beginning the 1st week of each month. An informed parent is the key to an enjoyable dance school season for all!
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Students should write their name in full on all dance shoes. We are sorry, but we cannot be responsible for lost or missing articles and valuables of any kind.
TEACHERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DENY A STUDENT’S PARTICIPATION IN CLASS IF DRESS CODE IS NOT ADHERED TO.
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Black leotard and tights or unitard
No panties are to be worn under tights
No jewelry or watches
No hair bead, barrettes or knockers
Hair must be pulled back out of face
or unitard
Tap Shoes:
Ages 3-5: Black Patent Leather
Ages 6-Adult: Black Leather
Jazz Shoes- One or both styles may be required:
Black Jazz Boot
Half Sole
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Black lycra dance pants & T-shirt
Tap Shoes:
Ages 3-5: Boys Black Patent Leather
Ages 6-Adult: Men's Black Leather taps
Jazz Shoes- One or both styles may be required:
Capezio Half Soles (beige)
Black Split Sole Jazz Boot
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Lapa and gele (headwrap)
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Bailey Slipper Shop
8204 Main St. Clarence, NY..................634-0314
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234 Highland Pkwy, Kenmore, NY..................877-2449
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Taking great pride in the progress of our students we set out to achieve the total experience and fulfillment of dance by presenting our students in an exciting and moving annual production. The year’s work is brought to an exciting climax as students feel the magical thrill and glow of dance on-stage. Students earn their placement in recital classes based on class attendance, cooperation, attitude toward dance discipline, home practice, parent commitment and involvement, compliance with all recital requirements including deadlines for all fees and mandatory rehearsals. Any student who falls below the class level will be placed into a non-recital class. When a student is absent, late or quits, it affects the entire class. If a student misses more than 3 classes without a written notice from a physician, the teacher reserves the right to deny student’s participation in the class recital performance and there are no refunds of fees.
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Geared to the less serious dance student who finds dance a fun way to exercise an hour a week.
RECITAL FEE
$100 per family (non-refundable). This fee defrays the cost associated with the recital, theater rehearsals, insurance, and includes two recital tickets per family.
RECITAL COSTUME
$50 non-refundable costume deposit per student, per class. Costume prices range between $65-$100. Recital tights, sequins, spangles and any other required accessories are additional cost. Parents are responsible for completing any costume additions at the studio per instructions given by the teacher and must provide their own needle, thread, glue gun and glue sticks if needed to complete costume.
ADDITIONAL RECITAL COSTS
African Dance Students: $5.00 per student drummer's fee.
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All students are expected to be in classes regularly and on time. Classroom doors are locked 5 minutes after the hour. Students who arrive late to class will not be admitted into the classroom once class has begun. Makeup lessons are not given for missed classes. If a student is unable to attend class, please notify the studio. Students waiting for a ride are to remain inside the studio until vehicle is in front of the studio.
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