Creative Dance Arts - 08-09 Class Schedule / Tuition Rates

Let’s get this new school year off to a great start. Thank you for choosing Creative Dance Arts as your school. You will find below our attendance and dress code policies along with our class schedule and tuition rates.

PREPARATION FOR ATTENDING CLASS

Students must wear appropriate dance clothes and shoes for the specific dance class.  No street shoes/sneakers. Please do not wear any necklaces or bracelets/watches. Ballet students are expected to wear their hair up and off their necks in a neat bun; ponytails are not acceptable. Teens and adults are encouraged to dress in regular clothes to and from class. Dance shoes are not designed for outdoor use; wearing them on the street will ruin the dance floors in the studios. A dance bag is recommended to carry shoes and clothing. Purses and jewelry can be brought into the classroom and stored against a wall or mirror.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE

Reasonable rules and standards are provided to promote self-discipline. Students should arrive at the school with sufficient time to change into practice clothes to begin class on time. Students who arrive 10 minutes after the scheduled class time are welcome to observe the class; however they will not be permitted to participate unless there is an extenuating circumstance. If students need to leave before the end of the class they should notify the teacher before class begins. Students may not leave the classroom without first receiving permission from the teacher. As employees of CREATIVE DANCE ARTS, teachers have the responsibility to see that the class is under control, and they have the authority to dismiss any student who will not cooperate and is a disruption to the rest of the class. Inappropriate dress or behavior will not be allowed. No gum, food or drinks will be permitted inside the classrooms during scheduled class periods. Water is allowed into the studios.

REQUIRED DANCE SHOES AND CLOTHES

BALLET: Girls: pink ballet slippers with elastic straps or pointe shoes, if appropriate; pink or black tights, solid colored leotard, ballet skirts are optional. No shorts, crop tops, socks or bare legs. (Pre-School and Kinder levels may wear socks). Boys white or black ballet slippers with elastic straps, white tee shirt tucked into black tights, leggings or tight fitting dance pants; no baggy pants or shorts.

JAZZ: black or tan jazz shoes, pedinis or half-soles, dance pant/short (footless tights suggested for modesty), leotard, tight top/tee shirt.

LYRIC/CONTEMPORARY: black or tan pedinis, half-soles, tights, leotard, dance short, tight top.

TAP: tap shoes, tights, leggings, capris, leotard, dance short, tight top/tee shirt.

COMBO DANCE STYLES: follow above requirements for apparel and choose ballet slippers and tap shoes.

FLAMENCO: black flamenco or character shoes; long, full skirt is suggested, leotard or tight top.

HIP HOP: crop/tank top, dance pant/short, indoor dance sneakers or jazz shoes.

REGISTRATION AND TUITION 

Enrolling may be done online following the "To Register" link on this site, in person at the school’s office or by phone with a credit card payment.  Payment must be made at the time of registration to reserve the student’s placement in the class.  There is a maximum class size depending on age and ability level.  A current Student Registration Form completed and signed is required before starting class.  Students and parents are responsible for adhering to CDA policies for classroom attire, behavior and attendance.  Dance shoes and clothes are required in the classroom. Hair must be fixed for the appropriate dance style.  Tuition is due upon registration and also one week before the next month’s tuition payment.  Students may take classes only when tuition is paid in advance.  Class fees are based on the length of each class.  Tuition rates are calculated for a group class of 5 students or more.  If and when the class size decreases below the minimum, students will have a choice of a semi-private rate or a tuition refund for the unused classes.  Credit will not be given for missed classes; the student can attend another class to make up the missed one within the current semester.  After 15 days, tuition refunds are not given.  Class credit is given for unused classes within the same school year purchased. 

Tuition payment methods:  cash, debit/credit cards

(only Visa & Master Card available); no personal checks.

CDA TUITION: Individual & Family Rates

SINGLE CLASS RATES:  $15/hr, $20/1.5hr, $25/2 hr

Inquire for private lesson (technique, choreography) rates.

1 - 2.5   hrs     $13.50/hr

3 - 5       hrs     $11.50/hr

5.5 - 8    hrs     $ 9.50/hr

8.5 - 10.5   hrs $ 7.50/hr

UNLIMITED MONTHLY FEE/STUDENT:  $275

CDA TUITION PAYMENTS BY SEMESTER

SEMESTER 1:  Mon Aug 4th - Sat Dec 20th       

SEMESTER 2:  Mon Jan 12th - Sat June 20th

COMPANY INTERIM :  Mon June 22nd-July 25th                

MONTHLY TUITION PAYMENTS

A 10% surcharge added to each semester’s tuition for partial/monthly payments. 

SEMESTER  1:  Mon Aug 4th - Sun Dec 20th

Week Due:     Month:

w/registration  Aug 4 - Aug 30           4 wks

Aug 25           Sept 2 - Sept 27         4 wks

Sept 22          Sept 29 - Oct 25         4 wks

Oct 20            Oct 27 - Nov 22          4 wks

Nov 17            Nov 24 - Dec 20         4 wks

SEMESTER 2:  Sat Jan 12th - Sun June 20th

Week Due:     Month:

Jan 05              Jan 12 - Feb 7          4 wks

Feb 02              Feb 9 - Mar 7           4 wks

Mar 02              Mar 9 - April 18        5 wks

April 06             Apr 20 - May 23       5 wks

May 04             May 25 - June 20      4 wks

FEES FOR COMPETITION / WORKSHOP /INVITATIONAL / PRODUCTIONS.

Fees are due with each tuition payment.  Costumes, tickets, and

Dec & June concert performance fees are not included.

$140 Adv & Teen, $120 Junior, $105 Youth, $25 Children,

$25 only Ballet Co.

(A 15% surcharge is added to fees for preparation & processing)

BALLET PRODUCTIONS

Pro-rated dates: 

Labor Day: Mon 9/4

Veterans Day: Tue 11/11

Thanksgiving Break: Thu 11/27-Sat 11/29,

Winter Break: 12/21-1/10

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Mon 1/19

Rodeo: Thu 2/25-Sat 2/28

Spring Break: Mon 3/16-Sat 3/21

Memorial Day: Sat 5/23-Mon 5/25

ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT 2008:  Dec 13-21st*

Costume fees for the Nutcracker Ballet and the Summer Ballet: For all company ballet students.  Mandatory rehearsals at theatre. Costume fees include initial fittings alterations, dry cleaning and new purchases. Tights and shoes are not included. A $25 deposit is due for each costume/class dance with registration. The balance is due by 12/1/08 for the Nutcracker Ballet and 6/1/08 for the Summer Ballet. Costume rentals vary from $50-$100 per dance. Theatre Fee: $75 due with Semester 1 tuition (tickets not included) 

ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT 2009:  June 13-21st*

For all students.  Mandatory rehearsals at theatre.

(tickets not included)

Theatre Fee is due with Semester 2 tuition (tickets not included)

$35 for 1-1.5 hrs/wk, $50 for 2-5 hrs/wk, $75 for  6 + hrs/wk

* dates may vary slightly

Costume Fees  for the Summer Concert

A $25 deposit for each costume/class dance is due with registration.  The balance is due by 12/1/08.  Costumes must be paid for before ordering.  Costume fees can be refunded in full if the costume has not already been ordered.  Once ordered, a partial refund may be available depending upon the manufacturer.

Custom made costumes:  $75 BTJ combo classes, $100 all others.  Costume fees may include:  alterations, dying, accessories including jewelry, gloves & headpieces, special tights &/or shoes, and embellishments.

CDA SHCEDULE OF CLASSES: 08-09 STARTS AUGUST 4TH

CHILDREN & YOUTH COMBO CLASSES: Age 3 - 10

(3&4) BTJ:  Mon 8:30, 10:30, 1:00, 2:30, Tue & Thu 1:00, 2:30,

Wed & Fri  9:30, 1:00, 2:30, Sat 10:00, 10:30, 11:30

(4&5) & (4-6) BTJ:  Tue & Thu 9:30, Wed 4:00, Sat 9:30, 11:30

(5-7) BTJ:  Tue 4:00, Sat 9:30

(6-8) BTJ:  Tue 2:30-4, Th 5-6:30

(7-10) Tap/Jazz 1/2:  Sat 1:30-3

MUSICAL THEATRE: Age 7+

Mixed Levels: Sat 12:30

TAP CLASSES:  Age 8 - Adult

Level 2/3 (8-10):  Mon 5:00

Level 3/4 (10+):  Fri 4:00

Level 4/5 (10+):  Tue 5:00

Level 5/6 (13+):  Sat 12:30

Level Beg/Ltd Exper. (Ad):  Tue 10:30 am, Fri 6:00

Level Inter (Ad):  Mon 9:30 am

FLAMENCO:  Age 16 - Adult

Level 1:  Tue 6:30 (starts 9/16)

Level 1b/2a:  Tue 7:30-9 (starts 8/5)

Level 2/3:  Thu 6:30-8:00 (starts 8/5)

Spanish Fan Tech:  Tue 6:30 (starts 8/5-9/9)

DANCE CONDITIONING: Age 9 +

Levels 3/4, 4, 5, 6 (10+): Mon 5:00-5:30

BALLET CLASSES:  Age 5 - Adult

Level 1 (5-7):  Mon 4:00

Level 1b/2a (7-10):  Tue 4-5:30, Sat 11-12:30

Level 2/3 (8-12):  Wed 4-5:30

Level 3/4 (9-12):  Thu 4-5:30

Levels 3/4 & 4 (10-12):  Sat 1:30-3

Levels 4, 5, 6 & up w/Pointe:  Mon 6:00-8:00, Tue/Wed 4-5:30, Sat 1:30-3

Mixed Level (13+):  Wed 7:30-9      

JAZZ CLASSES:  Age 10 - Adult

Level 1/2 (11+): Fri 5:00  

Level 2/3 (8-10):  Mon 6:00

Level 3 (11+):  Mon 7-8:30

Level 3/4, 4 (10+):  Mon 4:00

Level 5 (12+):  Wed 6:00

Level 6 (16+):  Wed 6:00

Ad Beg (18+):  Tue 9:30am, Wed 7:00

LYRIC/CONTEMPORARY CLASSES:  Age 10 - Adult

Lyric Level 2 (10-12): Mon 6:00

Lyric Level 4, 5 (12+):  Thu 5-6:30

Lyric Level 6 (16+):  Tue 7:30

Contemporary (16+):  Wed 7:30

HIP HOP CLASSES:  Age 6 - Adult

Level 1 (6-8):  Fri 5:00, Sat 10:30

Level  1/2 (8-12):  Sat 12:30

Level 1/2 (11+):  Thu 4:00

Level  2/3 (7-9):  Tue 6:00

Level 2/3 (8-12):  Fri 4:00

Level 3/4  (13+):  Tue 7:30-9 w/ conditioning

Level 4 (10-12):  Thu 6:00

Level 5/6 (16+):  Tue 6:00

Mixed Level (13+):  Wed/Thu 7:30-9 w/ conditioning

Ad Beg (18+):  Mon 2:00, Sat 9:00am

BALLROOM CLASSES:  Adult

Ad Beg Latin:  Mon 8:00, Fri 6:30

Ad Level 2 Latin:  Fri 7:30

Pilates:  Adult

Mat Class:  Mon 9:30am, Wed 6:00

PERFORMING COMPANY:  DANCE MAGNIFICAT

CHILDREN’S CO. CLASSES & REHEARSALS:  Age 7-10

Ballet 1/2: Tue 4-6, Sat 11:30-1:30 & 3:00

Ballet 2/3:  Wed 4-6 & Sat 3:00

Hip Hop 2:  Tue 6-7:30

YOUTH CO. CLASSES & REHEARSALS: Ages 8-12

Ballet 2/3:  Wed 4-6 & Sat 3:00

Tap 2/3:  Mon 5:00

Jazz 2/3:  Mon 6:00

Hip Hop 2/3:  Tue 6-7:30

JUNIOR CO. CLASSES & REHEARSALS Ages 10-12

Ballet 3/4:  Thu 4-6 & Sat 1:30-3 & 3-5

Tap 4/5:  Tue 5-6:30

Jazz 3/4 & 4:  Mon 4:00

Lyric 2:  Mon 6:00

Lyric 4:  Thu 5-6:30

Hip Hop 4:  Thu 6:00

TEEN CO. CLASSES & REHEARSALS: Ages 13+

Ballet 4 & 5 & 6:  Mon 6:30-8:30, Tue/Wed 4:30-6, Thu 6:30-8:30, Sat 1:30-5

Tap 4/5:  Tue 5-6:30

Jazz 5:  Wed 6-7:30

Lyric 5:  Thu 5-6:30

Hip Hop 5/6:  Tue 6-7:30

ADVANCED/PROFESSIONAL CO. CLASSES &

REHEARSALS: Ages 16+

Ballet Adv:  Mon 6:30-8:30, Tue/Wed 4:30-6, Thu 6:30-8:30, Sat 1:30-5

Tap 5/6:  Sat 12:30 & Co TBA

Jazz 6:  Wed 6-7:30

Lyric 6:  Tue 7:30-9

Contemporary 6:  Wed 7:30-9

Hip Hop 5/6:  Tue 6-7:30

PRODUCTION ROUTINES FOR ALL COMPANIES

Children & Youth Companies not ready for Lyric Production.

Co. Warmup: Mon 5-5:30 if participating in Productions

Production Lyric:  Mon 6-6:30

Production Jazz:  Mon 5:30-6

Production Hip Hop: Tues 7-7:30