Welcome to the 2011-2012 Dance Season at Rhythm in Effect. Thank you for choosing "R in E" as your child's dance studio. We look forward to a fun-filled and exciting year. This letter is full of vital information, so please take the time to read through it thoroughly.
- Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 6pm
Please contact us w/ any questions:
- Miss Michele - Michele@rhythmineffect.com or
- Miss Tymphany –Tymphany@rhythmineffect.com
| ZUMBA, BALLROOM, ADULT BALLET & JAZZ |
The studio offers ZUMBA classes on Wednesday mornings 10:30 - 11:30am and Saturday mornings 9:30 - 10:30am. These classes are a great workout with Latin flare.
Tuition is $7/per class or $60.00 for a 10 class punch card.
Instructors: Tonya Reber & Julie Damato
The BALLROOM classes are on Friday evenings. Please visit our website for more details. Classes begin Friday, Sept 9.
Instructors: Camille and Mike Hartnett.
ADULT JAZZ is offered on Wednesday mornings 9:30-10:15AM and Thursday evenings 7:30-8:15PM.
Adult Cardio-Dance is offered on Mondays 11:15AM – 12:15PM and Friday mornings 10:00-11:00AM.
Registration for Zumba, Ballroom, or Adult Jazz classes can be obtained online at www.rhythmineffect.com.
The studio will be closed on the dates below. Please remember that the studio does not close for teacher workdays. We do not offer make-up classes.
- Halloween - Monday, Oct 31
- Thanksgiving Holiday – Wednesday, Nov 23– Saturday, Nov 26
- Winter Break – Monday, Dec 19 - Saturday, Dec 31
- Spring Break – Monday, Apr 2 - Saturday, Apr 7
Please direct your concerns and questions through email, studio voice mail, or to our office assistant during set office hours. This will allow our classes to start on time.
Monthly Newsletters – Our primary way of communicating with parents is monthly newsletters, such as this. Newsletters will be posted on our website monthly and also posted at several locations in the studio. A reminder message of the posted newsletter will be sent to the email address that you provided upon registration. If you did not provide us with an email address or would like to provide us with an additional email address, please email Miss Michele or Miss Tymphany.
- Please respect your child's class time.
- Arrive on time.
- Attention to the parents of 3-6 year old dancers: Please make sure that your child uses the restroom before class. Dancers are not allowed to use the bathroom during class time, unless of an emergency. Once one has to potty, the whole class has to go as well. Minimizing bathroom breaks will benefit your child’s learning.
- Please do not arrive any earlier than 5 minutes before your class. Please remember that teachers often prepare before class begins.
- Please do not allow dancers to wear dance shoes outside of the studio.
- Bring dance shoes in a bag and wear flip-flops or other shoes to and from dance class.
- Parents are asked to remain outside the class room. Please help us with this policy.
- Class observation days are held in November and March. Date TBA .
- Label all dancewear, shoes, bags, etc.
- PLEASE RESPECT OUR FACILITY AND ASSIST US IN KEEPING IT CLEAN. DO NOT BRING IN ANY FOOD OR DRINK. If you must, please eat and drink outside. We also have water fountains for the convenience of our dancers.
Tuition will be charged or drafted on the 10th of every month regardless of sickness, bad weather days, weekends, or holidays. Tuition will be charged or drafted until the studio receives a written request of cancellation. The next tuition payment will be deducted on September 10.
| RECITAL AND DRESS REHEARSAL INFORMATION |
Kannapolis Performing Arts Center
(formerly A.L. Brown Auditorium)
Dress Rehearsals are Thursday, May 10 & Friday, May 11, 2012
Recital is Saturday, May 12, 2012
The studio will be closed for bad weather when the Mecklenburg County Schools are closed. Please note the studio does not hold make-up classes for any day(s) missed. If there is ever a question, please call the studio for clarification.
| NORTH MECKLENBURG CHRISTMAS PARADE |
- Saturday, December 3 at 1:00PM.
- Please email Miss Michele w/ your interest or speak w/ an office assistant.
- Participants ages 3-6 will ride on the float.
- These dancers are required to wear an R in E sweat shirt and blue jeans.
- Participants ages 7 and above will dance the parade route.
- These dancers are required to wear an R in E sweat suit including shirt and pants.
- Hair must be secured away from the face, just as in dance class
- Dancers will be required to attend a parade rehearsal on Sunday, November 13 3:00-4:30PM. Attendance is mandatory to participate in the parade.
- Sample sizes, order forms and pricing will be available in the lobby soon.
- We will also be offering sample sizes in short-sleeve fitted t-shirts for those dancing in the parade in case of warm weather.
Although the recital seems far away, we suggest you get a jump on the opportunity to buy and sell ads for the recital program. Why so early? We want our recital program to be bigger and better than ever, filled with the faces and pictures of our dancers. Forms for ads are available in the lobby wall pockets, along with prices and specific instructions on how to design your ad(s). Ads are not only for dancers; they are great ways for businesses to advertise. If you choose to provide a photo with an ad, it must be dance oriented pictures only. Happy Selling!
The dancer that sells the most ads will receive
- FREE full-page ad in the recital program
- FREE registration for 2012-13 dance season
- FREE first month's tuition for the 2012-13 dance season
- The winner will also be acknowledged in all recital award ceremonies and presented with a trophy.
Proper dance attire is required for all classes. Dress codes have been enforced to build discipline and respect for the art form of dance. Dress code requirements also help to reveal how well the dancers are implementing the technical aspects of dance style being taught, especially ballet. Body alignment, stretched feet, and extended knees cannot be seen when they are draped in baggy attire such as sweat pants, etc. Provocative clothing is not acceptable at any time at the studio.
Dancewear: Proper dancewear consists of leotard (your color of choice) and tights for all ages during ballet, jazz, tap, and Pointe classes. Tank tops, t-shirts, ½ tops, and pants are not permitted . Tightly fitted shorts, such as SOFFE’s, are allowed over the leotard and tights. Short ballet skirts are allowed as well. Hip-hop classes do have exceptions. Capri pants and tank tops are allowed for hip/hop classes only.
Dance Shoes: Proper dance shoes are required for all classes. Required dance shoes differ according to age and class level. All dancers are required to purchase shoes from “R in E”. Hip/Hop classes do require a specific style of tennis shoes; please check with your teacher for more specifics.
Dance Accessories: Dance bags are required to carry belongings to and from class. Hair should be tightly secured in a ponytail or bun. Jewelry is not allowed to be worn during dance class.
If you have any questions regarding these policies, please let us know.
Dancewear and Dance Bags - For your convenience, R in E has dancewear and dance bags still for sale in the studio to the right. There are sample sizes hanging on the wall. Upon purchasing the leotard and/or dance bag, you will receive your item that day. We have several styles and sizes of dancewear and dance bags available in stock. We will keep these until October 1.
Dancers are not allowed to bring cell phones in the dance rooms. If phones must be stored in dance bags, they must be turned off during class. Students are at the studio for a short time each week of which instructors and students take this time very seriously. Ringing cell phones are distractions during class. Please be respectful by adhering to this policy.
