IPAC’s 2012-2013 Informational Packet for Dancers: All Classes Begin the Week of September 10th, 2012! Annual Registration Fees: - $35 per child - $50 per family For Dance Classes Only (see acting section for acting costume info): All dancers must register for their recommended level. Please look below at class level recommendation details for more information. New to the studio? Call us with any questions. We’re here to help! Our Hassle-Free 2-Tier Costume Payment Program & Package: To ensure wonderful costume prices, we order our costumes early in the year (the earlier we order, the less you pay!). We will begin our 2-Tier Costume Payment Program in September. Your costume package price includes your tights and accessories for the recital, no surprise add-ons! All costume payments will be automatically deducted from your account. First Payment – September 1st Second Payment – October 1st Costume Pricing for 2012-2013 3-9 years - $60 per costume – 2-Tier -- $30 per month for 2 months 10 and up - $64 per costume – 2-Tier -- $32 per month for 2 months For the Christmas show, we require an $8 t-shirt fee. This will be included in your 2-tier payments and automatically deducted from your account – Sept 1st, add on $4 & Oct 1st, add on $4. Some classes have more than one costume. Please see class listing for total number of costumes. Levels of Dance Classes: Pre-K (Ages 3 to 4): For preschoolers, their introduction to dance. Level 1 (Ages 5 to 9): For children who are at the beginning level of dance, or children who have had a few years off of dance and would like to start again. Level 2 (Ages 5 to 10): For the dancer with a great foundation looking for more of a challenge in dance class; if 7 or up, this can also be a level to start, call studio to discuss. Level 2 (Ages 9 and up): Children age 9 and up can begin at Level 2 due to their developmental level and comprehension ability of new movement material. This level is also for the dancer with a great foundation looking for more of a challenge in dance class. Level 2 & 3 Combo Classes (Ages 7 and up): This level is for those who are advanced beginners striving for more of an intermediate level of dance. This level starts out as advanced beginner and then progresses to the intermediate level by the end of the season. Continued… Level 3 (Ages 9 and up): This level is designed for the intermediate and advanced-intermediate dancer with a greater knowledge, understanding and capability in dance. Can be genre specific based on his/her experience. Level 4 (Ages 10 and up): This level is only for the advanced-intermediate and advanced dancers per their age. This level focuses on the more intricate choreography, timing concepts and quick study. Dancers will be challenged in each class to not only do the steps, but create the lines, the emotion and the precision that is asked of them. Performance Troupe/Tap Troupe: Same as Level 4, with progression to Level 5; more performance opportunities – participation in competition and volunteer performances, in addition to the shows and recitals. Level focuses on the more intricate choreography, timing concepts and quick study. Dancers will be challenged in each class to not only do the steps, but create the lines, the emotion and the precision that is asked of them. Level 5: This level is specific for ballet and Pointe classes. Dancers will work on further developing their Pointe skills through technique and increased time En Pointe, as well as developing greater artistry through learning famous ballet variations. For Dance, Art & Acting Classes: Tuition Rates for the 2012-2013 Season 45 minute class - $55 per month -- $495 yearly 1-hour class - $65 per month -- $585 yearly 1-hour & 15 minute class - $70 per month -- $630 yearly 1-hour & 30 minute class - $75 per month -- $675 yearly Tap Troupe - $80 per month -- $720 yearly Performance Troupe - $205 per month -- $1,845 yearly Adult Classes – $32 per month. All classes are paid in monthly tuition and are automatically deducted from your account on the 1st of every month. For Music Classes: Tuition Rates for the 2012-2013 Season 30-minute private lessons at $22, $88 per month -- $792 yearly (9 mos. – Sept-May) 1 hour private lessons at $37, $148 per month -- $1,332 yearly (9 mos. – Sept-May) $30 materials fee for method book, if necessary by instructor. All private music lessons are paid in monthly tuition and are automatically deducted from your account on the 1st of every month. Families can also opt to pay in full for 9-month season. Continued… Discounts: IPAC’s Family Discount Program: First Child – Full Tuition Rate Second Child – $10 Off Tuition Rate Third Child - $15 Off Tuition Rate Fourth Child – $20 Off Tuition Rate Only applies to immediate family; does not apply to private music lessons, please see front desk staff with any questions. Multiple Class Discount: First Class – Full Tuition Rate Second Class – $10 Off Tuition Rate Third Class – $15 Off Tuition Rate Fourth Class – $20 Off Tuition Rate Performance Troupe ONLY – 2nd class=25% off, 3rd class=50% off, 4th class=75% off Per student only. Applies only to art, acting and dance classes; does not apply to music lessons and/or already discounted adult classes.