CHCA Dance Academy is not just an after-school program; it is a dance academy exclusively for our CHCA students. We offer a variety of levels that include recreational, technique and competitive options. Our professional faculty features instructors who have danced and choreographed professionally national and regional awards for choreography and performance. Our program also offers an ALL INCLUSIVE tuition system, meaning you are charged a flat fee for classes, costuming, spirit wear, competitions, etc. This makes the financial commitment easy to budget. Traditional studios generally charge tuition and then charge for all of the ‘extras’ throughout the year. The only expenses not covered in CHCA’s program will be personal items (e.g., shoes, tights, hairpins, makeup), competition entry fees and costumes for solo and ensemble performers, and travel expenses. If you are new to our studio and need help with registration, plesae contact the Dance Program Director Melissa Kidd at Melissa.Kidd@chca-oh.org. Please remember that you cannot sign up for competitive teams without an audition. Contact Meilissa if you have questions regarding auditions.
INTRODUCTION
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RECREATIONAL CLASSES Recreational classes are noncompetitive classes. Classes meet once a week to work on technical skills and learn a routine that will be performed in our May showcase.
HIP HOP CLASS Hip Hop classes are recreational classes that focus on hip hop technique, combinations and tricks. These classes will perform in the May Showcase and are noncompetitive.
BALLE T TECHNIQUE CLASS Classical ballet technique is taught in this class with barre work, center work and progressions. This is a noncompetitive technique-only class. No performances throughout the year. JAZZ TECHNIQUE CLASS Jazz technique class focuses on flexibility, turns, leaps and short jazz combinations. This is a noncompetitive technique-only class. No performances throughout the year.
COMPETITIVE TEAMS TAP CLASS Tap classes teach basic to intermediate tap technique. These classes are noncompetitive and will perform in the May Showcase.
TECHNIQUE CLASSES
Competitive teams require one ballet class, one jazz technique class, and a competitive team rehearsal for each team. Teams are offered in the genres of contemporary and jazz. Teams compete four times per year, perform at two to three basketball games, ArtBeat and May Showcase. Some extra performances may be offered.
Technique classes focus on flexibility, body lines/placement, control and dance turns and leaps. Classes will not perform in the May showcase and are strictly to improve technical ability.
DRESS CODE FOR ALL CLASSES
ACRO CLASS Acro classes teach dancers basic to intermediate tumbling skills to incorporate in their dance routines. Acro improves flexibility, balance, and strength. This class is also great for cheerleaders to achieve back handsprings and other cheer skills.
• Black fitted dance shorts or ballet skirt, black leotard or fitted tank top. For Ballet, only a black leotard/pink tights may be worn. Skirt and leg warmers are at the discretion of the instructor. • Specific shoes are required for each class. A fitting will be held the first week of classes. • Hair pulled back in ponytail or bun.
PROGR AM OPTIONS CLASSES AND HOURS OF INSTRUCTION PER WEEK
RECREATIONAL JAZZ Jazz class focuses on flexibility, turns, leaps and short jazz combinations. This is a noncompetitive recreational class that will perform a short routine in the May showcase, but the main focus of the class is to improve technical ability.
SOLOISTS & ENSEMBLES Soloists and Ensembles will be selected by invitation only and are based on ability level and dancer readiness. TIMING All classes run late August through the last week in April and coordinate with the CHCA calendar, which means classes will not be held on school holidays. Competitive Team dancers will have one to two additional choreography classes for each routine in August before the dance classes begin in order to learn their routine for the year. Competition dates, basketball games and other performances will be announced in early fall.
EARLY MAY, 2015 Online registration opens AUGUST 3, 2015 Online registration closes for competitive teams AUGUST 17-22, 2015 Choreography Camps for Competitive Teams (Days/Times TBA) AUGUST 19, 2015 Online registration closes for recreational and technique classes
**Since class size is limited, the CHCA Dance Academy program will be a yearlong enrollment and financial commitment. The annual registration closes on August 3 for competitive teams and on August 19 for recreational and technique classes. If your student withdraws from the competition program during the year, you are still responsible for the full amount of your financial commitment. For students enrolled in technique and recreational classes ONLY, you will enroll for the year and the fee will be based on the full year. However, withdrawals effective for the second semester will be accepted if submitted to the Program Director AND Fine Arts Director using the Dance Academy withdrawal form by October 1. In this case, instruction fees will be deducted through November 1, which effectively means the cost for the first semester will be greater than half of the annual fee. Program and registration fees are non-refundable.
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IMPOR TANT SCHEDULING NOTE Students enrolled in Competitive Teams will receive priority registration in technique classes. Because we have scheduled the technique classes immediately before or after a performance or competitive rehearsal for each group, these students will be enrolled first. If a technique class fills, a second class will be opened and you will be notified of the change.
AUGUST 24, 2015 Classes begin
MAY 13, 2016 DANCE ACADEMY SHOWCASE 7:00 p.m. Lindner Theater Note: Competition dates, basketball games and other performances will be announced in early fall
PROGRAM DETAILS
FINANCIAL INFORMATION A non-refundable $25 per student enrollment fee (and $75 jacket if selected) will be collected upon registration in UltraCamp. On August 20 - 20% of program and instructional fees will be automatically withdrawn from account and the balance of the fees will be deducted on the first of each month for seven months (September 1 through March 1). For specific fee information, please see below.
TINY – GRADES K-1 Monday 4:00-4:30 Monday 4:30-5:30
Tiny Jazz Competitive Team (Grades K-1) * (Also requires Tiny Ballet/Jazz Combo Tech). ( .5 hours) Tiny Ballet/Jazz Combo Tech (Grades K-1) ** (1.0 hours)
Tiny Competitive Team will compete in one competition, perform at one to two basketball games, May Showcase and ArtBeat Recreational Jazz (Grades 2-5) ~ (1.0 hours) Ballet I/II (Grades 2-5) ~ (1.0 hours) Mini Jazz Competitive Team (Grades 2-3) * (Also requires Ballet I/II & Jazz Tech) (.5 hours) Mini/Youth Contemporary Competitive Team (Grades 2-5) * (Also requires Ballet I/II & Jazz Tech) ( .5 hours) Mini/Youth Hip Hop (Grades 2-5) ~ (.75 hours) Mini/Youth Tap (Grades 2-5) ~ (.5 hours) Mini Jazz Tech (Grades 2-3) ** (1.0 hours) Mini/Youth Acro Tech (Grades 2-5) ** (.5 hours)
YOUTH – GR ADES 4-5 Monday 5:30-6:30 Tuesday 4:45-5:45 Tuesday 6:15-6:45 Tuesday 6:45-7:45 Wednesday 4:30-5:15 Wednesday 5:15-5:45 Thursday 3:45-4:15 Thursday 4:15-4:45
Recreational Jazz (Grades 2-5) ~ (1.0 hours) Ballet I/II (Grades 2-5) ~ (1.0 hours) Mini/Youth Contemporary Competitive Team (Grades 2-5) * (Also requires Ballet I/II & Jazz Tech) (.5 hours) Youth Jazz Tech (Grades 4-5) ** (1.0 hours) Mini/Youth Hip Hop (Grades 2-5) ~ (.75 hours) Mini/Youth Tap (Grades 2-5) ~ (.5 hours) Youth Jazz Competitive Team (Grades 4-5) * (Also requires Ballet I/II & Jazz Tech) (.5 hours) Mini/Youth Acro Tech (Grades 2-5) ** (.5 hours)
*Competitive Teams will compete in four competitions, perform at two to three basketball games, May Showcase and ArtBeat **Tech are technique-only classes and do not include any performance opportunities ~Recreational classes will perform a routine in the May Showcase
CLASSES AND HOURS OF INSTRUCTION PER WEEK
MINI - GRADES 2-3 Monday 5:30-6:30 Tuesday 4:45-5:45 Tuesday 5:45-6:15 Tuesday 6:15-6:45 Wednesday 4:30-5:15 Wednesday 5:15-5:45 Thursday 4:45-5:45 Thursday 4:15-4:45
HIGH SCHOOL – GR ADES 9-12 Tuesday 3:30-4:45 Ballet/Pointe III/IV (Grades 6-12) ~ (1.25 hours) Wednesday 3:45-4:30 Jr. High/High School Hip Hop (grades 6-12) ~ (.75 hours) Wednesday 5:45-6:15 Jr. High/High School Tap (Grades 6-12) ~ (.5 hours) Thursday 6:15-6:45 Jr. High/High School Contemporary Competitive Team (Grades 6-12) * (Also requires Ballet Pointe III/IV & Jazz Tech) (.5 hours) Thursday 6:45-7:15 Jr. High/High School Acro Tech (Grades 6-12) ** (.5 hours) Thursday 7:15-8:15 Jr. High/High School Jazz Tech (Grades 6-12) ** (1.0 hours) Thursday 8:15-8:45 High School Jazz Competitive Team (Grades 9-12) * (Also requires Ballet Pointe III/IV & Jazz Tech) * (.5 hours)
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*Competitive Teams will compete in four competitions, perform at two to three basketball games, May Showcase and ArtBeat **Tech are technique-only classes and do not include any performance opportunities ~Class will perform a routine in the May Showcase
CLASSES AND HOURS OF INSTRUCTURE PER WEEK
JUNIOR HIGH – GR ADES 6-8 Monday 6:30-7:30 Recreational Jazz (Grades 6-8) ~ (1.0 hours) Tuesday 3:30-4:45 Ballet/Pointe III/IV (Grades 6-12) ~ (1.25 hours) Wednesday 3:45-4:30 Jr. High/High School Hip Hop (Grades 6-12) ~ (.75 hours) Wednesday 5:45-6:15 Jr. High/High School Tap (Grades 6-12) ~ (.5 hours) Thursday 5:45-6:15 Jr. High Jazz Competitive Team (Grades 6-8) * (Also requires Ballet Pointe III/IV & Jazz Tech) (.5 hours) Thursday 6:15-6:45 Jr. High/High School Contemporary Competitive Team (Grades 6-12) * (Also requires Ballet Pointe III/IV & Jazz Tech) (.5 hours) Thursday 6:45-7:15 Jr. High/High School Acro Tech (Grades 6-12) ** (.5 hours) Thursday 7:15-8:15 Jr. High/High School Jazz Tech (Grades 6-12) ** (1.0 hours)
CHAR T A (PROGRAM FEES ARE IN ADDITION TO INSTRUC TION FEES) Technique Only** $ 0 Recreational Classes (costume only)~ $ 30 Tiny Jazz Competitive Team $150 Competitive Jazz Team* $400 Competitive Contemporary Team* $400 Competitive Jazz AND Competitive Contemporary Team $700 Program fees include: Costumes, Accessories, Specialty Make-Up, Props, and 4 Competition Fees. CHAR T B: INSTRUC TION FEES COST $230.00 $345.00 $460.00 $535.00 $610.00 $685.00 $760.00 $825.00 $890.00 $955.00 $1,020.00 $1,075.00 $1,130.00 $1,185.00 $1,240.00 $1,295.00 $1,350.00 $1,405.00 $1,460.00
Program fees from Chart A Hours of Instruction – Instruction Fees from Chart B Registration Fee (per student) CHCA Dance Academy Jacket (optional) Jackets will be sized at a scheduled fitting TOTAL
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TUITION IS BASED ON NUMBER OF INSTRUC TIONAL HOURS ENROLLED PLUS PROGRAM FEES. *Competitive Teams will compete in four competitions, perform at two to three basketball games, May Showcase and ArtBeat **Tech are technique-only classes and do not include any performance opportunities ~Recreational classes will perform a routine in the May Showcase
PROGRAM FEES
HOURS .50 .75 1.0 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.0 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.0 3.25 3.50 3.75 4.0 4.25 4.50 4.75 5.0
INSTRUC TION & PROGRAM FEES WORKSHEE T To use this worksheet, please follow these steps: 1. Select the class(es) or program(s) in which you would like to register your student. Please see the class and program descriptions on the Program Options pages, and the schedule on the Classes and Hours page. (Each student in a family must be registered separately.) 2. Go to Chart A and choose your program type(s). 3. Go to Chart B and choose the number of hours listed for the class or program type(s) selected. 4. Use the form to add up those two fees along with the registration fee. This will give you the total annual program cost. 5. Register online through CHCA’s UltraCamp.