Shellie Gorman, Department Chair
Sarah Horrigan and Marden Ramos - Instructors

Richland Academy provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop skill in dance technique, performance, self-discipline, confidence, respect and an appreciation for dance as an art form. Our dance program is 32-weeks which culminates in the annual spring dance recital. Classes are divided into graduated levels designed to facilitate learning as well as to protect and nurture the physical, social and mental development of children. Open enrollment is through December 1st, after which time we will accept new students by waiting list.

SPRING DANCE RECITAL 2011 - Coppelia
The annual recital will feature our students ages 4 and up enrolled in our 32-week program. The recital is an exceptional development opportunity for dancers and a joy for family and friends. It also incurs overhead, equipment and personnel costs to Richland Academy. Your recital fee includes one complimentary ticket and the costumes are yours to keep. You will need to purchase under-garments, tights and/or shoes per class dress code specifications.Our youngest students in Creative Dance will not be in the performance.

If you plan on dancing in the recital, the following items must be completed no later than November 6th.
1. Indication on the registration form that you will be participating in the recital
2. Recital Fee of $45.00 added to your regostration form

Costume Information for Recital 2010
If you plan on dancing in the recital, there will also be costume fees that will be due. The costume fees may be broken down into eight payments, which will be due each month along with tuition. The student’s age determines the amount owed per dance. Please refer to the following fee chart for your child:
Ages 4 - 8   $50.00 per dance/class
Ages 9 - 12 $60.00 per dance/class
Ages 13+    $70.00 per dance/class

The payments for costumes will begin with Fall regisration 2009 and finish in April 2010.

Important Dates:

Waiver Form and Recital Fee Due - Saturday, November 6, 2010*
Run-Through - Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 1:00pm*

Pictures - Friday, May 6, 2011 beginning at 4:00pm

Technical Rehearsal- Act I - Monday, May 16, 2011*

Technical Rehearsal - Act II - Tuesday, May 17, 2011*

Technical Rehearsal- Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Dress Rehearsal - Friday, May 20, 2011*

Recital - Saturday, May 22, 2011*

Recital - Sunday, May 23, 2011*

*All starred events are mandatory for participation in the recital. 

In the event of a very special dance opportunity, Richland Academy reserves the right to offer this experience instead of a regularly scheduled class.

Notification of withdrawal from classes or of a prolonged illness or injury which prevents dancing must be presented to the Registrar (see Policies for Richland Academy on Registration Form).

HAIR REQUIREMENTS
• Hair for ballet class must be in a bun, fixed securely to the head. Use bobby pins, hair pins and a hair net, if necessary. If you need assistance, please let your teacher know. (Hair nets are available in most drugstores. Use the fine mesh variety in the same color as the hair.) There are to be no hanging braids of any kind or beads. For very short hair, a headband will do.

• For all other dance classes, hair must be securely fastened off the face and neck, preferably in a ponytail. There are to be no hanging braids or beads of any kind. For very short hair, a headband will do.

DRESS CODE
Dancers are participating in an activity that requires preparation. Mark clothes and shoes with the student’s name and keep in a dance bag to insure that all items are ready for class.

• All attire must be form fitting to the body. Absolutely no baggy clothes.
• No street clothes or street shoes allowed in the dance studios.
• No jewelry allowed (this is for your and other dancers’ safety)

Creative Dance
Girls - Pink leotard, pink footless tights, bare feet (no skirts or tutus please)
Boys - White t-shirt, black leggings or biker shorts, bare feet

Combo
Girls - Black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, tap shoes (jazz shoes optional; no skirts or tutus please)
Boys - White t-shirt, black leggings or biker shorts, white socks, black leather ballet shoes, tap shoes (jazz shoes optional)

Fundamentals and Pre-Ballet
Girls - Black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes (no skirts or tutus please)
Boys - White t-shirt, black leggings or biker shorts, white socks, black leather ballet shoes

Ballet (Ballet 1 through Ballet 4)
Girls - Black leotard, pink seamed tights, pink leather ballet shoes (no skirts or tutus please)
Boys - White fitted t-shirt, black tights, dance belt, white socks, black leather ballet shoes

Pointe
Black leotard, pink seamed tights (skirts optional)

Modern
Girls - Black leotard, Capri or long jazz pant, bare feet - You may wear a colored cami over the leotard
Boys - Solid colored fitted t-shirt, jazz pant, bare feet

Jazz
Girls - Black leotard, Capri or long jazz pant, black jazz shoes - You may wear a colored cami over the leotard
Boys - Solid colored fitted t-shirt, black jazz pant, black jazz shoes

Hip Hop
Girls - Black leotard, Capri or long jazz pant, black jazz shoes or dance sneakers - You may wear a colored cami over the leotard
Boys - Solid colored fitted t-shirt, black jazz pant, black jazz shoes or dance sneakers

Tap
Girls - Solid colored leotard, fitted t-shirt or tank, tights, dance pant, black tap shoes
Boys - Solid colored t-shirt, comfortable pant, black tap shoes

NO PAJAMA PANTS ARE ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN ANY CLASS