Danc'n Fun

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Meet our New 2009-2010 Dance Team

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Our Staff

Lisa Russell...Director
Valerie Hutley...Studio Manager
Felicia Friend...Jr. Jazz, Hip Hop, Dance Team
Amanda Prather...Jazz & Hip Hop
Meagan Bess...Dance Team
Donna Yanik...Jazz & Tumbling
Diamond...Boys Hip Hop
Soma...Belly Dance

Friday, August 21, 2009

Fall Classes start the week of Sept. 8th

Classes are filling up fast... Please call before you come.

Monday

5:30 Jr. Jazz 4-6 yr. olds
6:30 Hip Hop 7 & up Boys & Girls

Tuesday
9:45 New Tots 3-4 yr. olds
10:45 Old Tots 4-6 yr. olds
3:30 Tumbling 1
4:30 Tumbling 2 Must be able to do back walkover or front limber
5:00-5:30 Jr. Jr. Team
5:30 Jazz 1
5:30-6:30 Jr. Team
6:30 Tap 8 & up

Wednesday
4:00 Tap & Ballet 2
5:00-5:30 McKenzie & Nikita
5:30-6:30 JV TEAM
5:30-7:30 Varsity Team
6:30-7:00 Sylvia & Amber Tap
Thursday
9:45 New Tots 4-5 year olds
10:45 Old Tots 4-5 year olds
12:30 Adult Tap
4:00 Ballet & Tap 3
4:00 Tots 2 4-6 year olds
5:30 Tots 4-6 year olds
Friday
9:45 Tots 4-6 year olds
10:45 Tots 3-4 year olds
4:00 Jazz 5th-8th grade
5:00 Teen Hip Hop 11 & up

All classes are 1 day/week for 1 hour.
Tuition rates are posted to the right side.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Fall Registration & Huge Sale

It's here!!!! Friday- August 21st & Saturday- August 22nd from 9am to 5pm
Now is the time to sign up for Dance Classes for the year. These classes start in September & end in June. We have classes for 3year olds to adult.
Don't forget we also are having a huge sale....Partylite candles, toddler bed, most clothes for 25 cents,shoes,books,toys,christmas decorations, and much more!!!!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Garage Sale

We are getting ready for our annual garage sale.
Donations are now being accepted.
We use money to purchase new equipment for the studio, or make needed repairs.
Garage Sale will be August 21st & 22nd

Adult Fitness Classes

Adult Fitness Classes
thru Albany Parks & Recreation at Cascade Performing Arts
Beginning in September

Rep Rebok Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
Rep Rebok is a pre choreographed group strength training program, designed to use a step platform & free weights.

Evening Step Tuesday & Thursday 6:35-7:35pm
Members of the class will work aerobically to accomplish a great overall body workout.

Call 917-7777 for more info

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Happy 4th

Showtimes

******please arrive 30 minutes before showtime******

In order to perform you must be at the class before the performance.

Thursday July 8th~ Sweet Home High School Variety Show~7pm showtime..$5/person, $3 w/canned food, 12 & under& performers FREE..selected students & dance team performing.

Wednesday July 14th~ The Oaks~ 6:30pm ~621 W. Oak Lebanon~ Team Mandatory

Thursday July 15th ~Linn County Fair ~ 2:30pm at Expo Stage~ FREE Admission, Parking $3.00. Summer dancers & Mandatory Team.

Tuesday August 3rd~ Family Nite out~Ralston Park~5:15pm~Tots, selected students & dance team performing

Saturday August 28th~ NW Art & Air Fair~Noon~Timber Linn Park Albany.

******In Order to perform you MUST be at the practice before the show.*****

Tuition

Monthly Dues are as follows:
1 class per week $35/month
2 classes per week $50/month
3 classes per week $65/month
4 classes per week $ 80/month
Drop in Rate $10
We accept cash or check ONLY!!!
***if paying by cash, please have exact amount*****
*If tuition is late please include the late fee of $20 with your payment.
There is a $30 fee on all NSF accounts
Cascade Performing Arts reserves the right to terminate lessons to any student without notice. In such a case a refund for the lessons will be given.
Tuition & Costume payments are not refundable.

Dance Team

Monday June 21st {Dance Magic Competition Fees Due}
solo $65, duo $35 ea., Trio $35 ea., Group $35 ea.

Sunday August 8th {Classes}at Dance Magic

Mon. August 9th & Tue. August 10th {Competition}

Upcoming Shows:
posted under showtimes

Note about how to wear your hair to shows:
Please make sure bangs are back and you have a ponytail.

If you want to use clips to pin bangs back or have a braid that goes into your ponytail that is ok for shows.

Competition hair will all be the same style for all team members.

What to wear to Team Dance Practice:
*Any solid color t-shirt, and black pants
*Bring all dance shoes(tap,jazz,foot paws)
*Hair needs to be secured with bangs back

**In the event that your child does not have appropriate clothing or dance shoes they will give you a call & have to sit in the lobby until they get the appropriate dance items needed.

Things to Remember

Be a Team Player!

Be on time - all the time!

Always arrive at rehersals with a positive attitude.

Be enthusiastic - nothing was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

Be motivated.

Remember the importance of a good warm up and cool down.

Make each rehersal an end in itself - an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all.

Challenge + Fun = Success!

Pay attention to the details - it makes all the diffrence!

Dance with pride! Your ensemble is a mirror of you!

Focus on your character - and project!

Have a great attitude - It's not what happens to us but how we work with it that makes a diffrence.

Work with respect - It's something you earn every time you give it!

*Parents are responsible for getting show, practice, and other info. We understand some of you may have two households, it is your responsibility to make sure both houses get the information.

Note to New & returning students.....

Parents...
We do not allow parents or younger siblings to come into the classroom. You are welcome to watch from the lobby. Please watch younger siblings. Do not let them climb on cubbies & counter. No one besides Studio Manager & Teachers are allowed behind the counter.
We are not a daycare facility. Please do not drop your child off more than 15 minutes before their classtime, unless prior arrangements have been made with Lisa.
When class ends your child needs to be picked up.
We charge $1/minute you are late!!

Costumes Alterations and sizing are an ongoing process. Costume payments are not refundable. We appreciate your patience and want to remind students to come to class in proper athletic attire. No Jewlery! No Cell Phones! (in lobby only) Long hair secured!
Shoes Parents please don't buy shoes that are too large for your child. They can inhibit your childs progression. Check at studio to see what type of dance shoes, you should purchase for your child.

Performance Etiquette

Be on time! You are an important part of the show. If, you are late, you may not be able to perform. Come prepared! Bring all costumes and accessories. Make sure all alterations are done ahead of time. Please remove jewlery, nail polish, and tattoos. No Gum!!! Please find out how to fix your hair prior to the performance date. Performance days are busy for everyone involved. Performers are not allowed in the audience once the show has begun. Groups should stay together, lined up and ready to go. Parents should be in the audience unless asked to help backstage. Smile! Enjoy yourselves and Do Not Talk to each other during your performance. Parents need to come get younger children after they dance. We do not allow younger children to go & find their parents in the audience, for safety reasons.

Expectations....

As with any sport activity, committment is essential. Cascade Performing Arts is committed to teaching dance. We want students who are dedicated to learning! Being committed to practice, showing up on time, having a good attitude, and parent support will make your experience at Cascade Performing Arts a sucess!

Please keep conversation in the lobby positive and up-beat. Negativity is not appreciated or tolerated.

Proper respect for the directors, staff, and fellow students is expected of all students and parents. The studio reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student whose attitude, attendance or conduct is found to be unsatisfactory.

Regular attendance is necessary in order to make progress in class. If your child is going to be absent, we ask that you call the studio and let us know.

It is the responsibility of the parent to be aware of all studio activities, such as recitals, extra classes, and dates the studio is opened or closed. The studio will post all such notices on the lobby bulletin board as well as our website. It is the parents responsibility to regularly check these boards to ensure they are informed. It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the studio of any address or telephone number change.

Attire....
Students are expected to dress appropriately for each class. Dance dresses, unitards, stretch pants, etc..are all acceptable. No Jeans of any kind are allowed! That means, jean shorts, jean skorts, jean capris, and jean skirts are not allowed! Hair should be securely fastened back away from their face. No jewlery will be allowed in class, except post earrings. The studio is not responsible for any jewlery left at the studio.