How
To Get The Most Out Of Your Dance Class
Communication
We will keep you informed of upcoming
events etc via newsletters, which will be emailed or sent home from time
to time and will also be available on this site. Please make sure you
always come into the studio on the first day of each term to pay fees
and check for any special information.
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Punctuality
It is advisable to arrive at least
5 minutes before class is due to start so students are changed and ready
on time. Students of Pre Elementary Level and above should arrive at least
15 minutes prior so they have sufficient time to begin a personal warm-up.
Viewing Classes
You are welcome to view classes
but to keep distractions to a minimum we prefer that parents view classes
from the upstairs viewing room only. Please do not bring pre schoolers
into the studio during classes. If you do come into the studio during
a class please remain very quiet.
When Waiting For Classes
In consideration of others please
wait quietly in the foyer or upstairs until your class is called.
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Safety
To help make our job easier, please
try to be on time to collect your children. For everyone's piece of mind
please ask your children to wait quietly inside the foyer to be collected
after class, rather than out in the car park. We cannot keep an eye on
the children if they are waiting or playing outside the building.
Dance Attire
Ballet Students
Girls - It is important that all students come to
ballet dressed neatly with long hair tied up in a plait, bun or similar
as appropriate. Dance clothing and shoes are available at "Uni-specs
Dancewear" 108 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna and "The Dancers Wardrobe"
Remuera Mall, 319 Remuera Rd.
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Levels 1 - 2:
A leotard (of any colour), short white ankle socks or pink ballet tights
with well fitting pink ballet shoes. We recommend a crossover ballet cardigan
for the colder weather.
Levels 3 - 8:
As for Levels 1 - 2. A character skirt and shoes are a highly recommended
extra for Levels 3 - 6. By Level 5 girls should tie long hair up in a
bun please.
Pre Elementary and Up:
Please come suitably dressed as for Levels 3 - 8. Please tie long hair
in a bun .
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Adults:
Comfortable dance clothing with long hair tied
back.
Boys:
Please come suitably dressed in black tights or shorts and short white
ankle socks with a T-shirt and well fitting black ballet shoes.
Contemporary Dance Students:
Please wear suitable dance clothing - leotard and tights are recommended
- and tie long hair back neatly. Ballet shoes are not recommended but
please bring a pair of socks.
Second Hand Clothing/Shoes
If you have good quality second hand dance clothing/shoes
for sale please place them in a bag together with your name, phone number
and the price required. Give them to Marian and she will try to sell them
on for you. This is a free service for our students.
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Water Bottles
It is a good idea for students to
bring their own named water bottle to class especially during the humid
summer months.
Career in Dance?
Please be assured that a decision not to sit dance
exams will not prevent a student from going on to full time dance training
and a possible career in dance if they wish. Marian already has seen former
students graduate with degrees in dance performance.
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Concerns or Problems
Do not hesitate to talk to us after
we have finished teaching. We are always ready to listen and help.
To contact Marian see Contact
Us page.
Final Word
We are looking forward to another
exciting year of dance. The school continues to grow and flourish within
its progressive and inspiring teaching philosophies. It is wonderful that
we have such a supportive parent base. Thank you all for your ongoing
help.
"Positively Ballet"
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