Welcome to the 2009-2010 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.
The studio offers ZUMBA classes on Monday & Thursday evenings 8:00-9:00PM, Wednesday mornings 10:30-11:30AM and Friday mornings 11:00AM – Noon. These classes are a great workout with some Latin flare.
Tuition is $7/per class or $28.00/month.
The BALLROOM classes are on Wednesday evenings 7:45-8:45PM. Tuition is $42/per person or $68/couple per month. The instructors are Camille and Mike Hartnett.
Registration for ZUMBA and BALLROOM can be obtained online on our Registration page
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.
- Labor Day – Friday evening September 4 – Monday, September 7
- Thanksgiving Holiday – Wednesday, November 25 – Saturday, November 28
- Winter Break – Monday, December 21-Saturday, January 2
- Spring Break – Monday, April 5-Saturday, April 10
- Please Note: We will be holding small group classes on the morning of Halloween (Oct 31)
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 for the month of September.
| RECITAL AND DRESS REHEARSAL INFORMATION |
Dress Rehearsals are Thursday, May 6 & Friday, May 7, 2010
Recital is Saturday, May 8, 2010
Kannapolis Performing Arts Center
(formerly A.L. Brown Auditorium)
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.
| SHOCK THE INTENSIVE DANCE CONVENTION |
Sunday, October 25 - Charlotte
All 7 & up class dancers are invited to attend this dance convention with our studio on Sunday, October 25 in Charlotte at the Charlotte Convention Center. This all day event is filled with class taught by well known choreographers such as Tabitha & Napoleon from “So You Think You Can Dance”, Melody Lacayanga -1 st runner up in season one of “SYTYCD”, Shane Sparks – Hip/Hop choreographer from “SYTYCD”, Allen Cooper, and Ryan & Tina Cypert. Deadline for participants is Friday, September 18. Below is a list of pricing for this event:
- Minis 7-8 year olds $75.00 half-day convention 8:00AM – Noon
- Juniors 9-12 year olds $120.00 full day convention 8:00AM – 4:30PM
- Teens 12-15 year olds $120.00 full day convention 8:00AM – 4:30PM
- Seniors 15 & up $120.00 full day convention 8:00AM – 4:30PM
- Observers $20.00 all day access pass
If your dancer is interested in this opportunity, let one of the office assistants know. Monies will be due upon sign-up. Dancers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the convention. The “R in E” staff will be attending this convention. We will designate meeting places the morning of THE convention, lunch time, and dismissal to assure our groups ARE together. Let us know if you have questions. Don’t forget the deadline is Friday, September 18.
| NORTH MECKLENBURG CHRISTMAS PARADE |
- Saturday, December 5 at 1:00PM.
- Parade volunteers are needed for walking along side of our float. There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the lobby soon.
- 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 15 3:00-4:30PM. Attendance is mandatory to participate in the parade.
- Sample sizes and order forms will follow soon, along with pricing.
- 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 2010-11 dance season
- FREE first month's tuition for the 2010-11 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.
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.
