WELCOME
Welcome to a new year of dance at the Dora
Ritter Wellness Center. We believe that dance
can enhance everyone’s life and we love to share
this philosophy with our students.
The Wellness Center provides a safe,
comfortable and fun learning environment. We
teach proper terminology, posture, alignment,
self confidence and the appreciation of a
variety of dance disciplines and music styles.
If at anytime you have a question, concern or
comments do not hesitate to contact us. The
only way we can grow is by communication.
I hope this handbook is helpful to you
throughout the year.
Abby
DRESS CODE FOR CLASSES
HAIR
Hair should be put up, out of the dancers face. If you are unable
to put your hair up secure it back as much as possible. Be sure
that it will stay up for the entire class.
CLOTHING
Ballet: leotard, tights/socks and an optional dance skirt.
Jazz and Tap: dance shorts or dance pants may be worn with a
leotard or tight fitting dance top. NO oversized clothing and all
pants must be hemmed off the floor. Absolutely no blue jeans!
You will be asked to remove all clothing that does not fit the
dress codes. This is for your safety.
SHOES
PS & K : Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Black Patent Leather Taps
Combo I & I/II: Leather Ballet Slippers, Black Patent Leather
Taps, Black Jazz shoes
Combo II & III: Lyrical sandals, Black Jazz Shoes
Advanced Tap: Black Jazz Taps
Pink and Gold Team: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers, Black Jazz
shoes, Tan Mary Jane Tap shoes
Silver: Tan foot thongs(lyrical shoes), Black Jazz shoes, Tan Mary
Jane Tap shoes
What to put in your childs dance bag:
All dance Shoes
Hair brush
Extra Socks
Extra Hair bands
STUDENT RULES
+No chewing gum, candy, food or drinks in dance room. With the
exception of water.
+ALWAYS wear proper foot and dance attire to class.
+Wear your hair appropriately for dance class.
+Leave ALL street shoes, book bags etc in hallway.
+No talking after class begins.
+Teachers and assistants are the only ones to make corrections.
+Ask permission to leave the classroom.
+Do not sit during class unless asked to.
+Speak respectfully to teachers and one another.
+Be positive in attitudes and responses.
+NO RUNNING!
+Regular attendance is necessary to assure progression in your
dancing. Excessive absences make it difficult for a class to
accomplish positioning and transitions. You may loose your
position in the dance by excessive absences.
+When you are absent we do not re-teach the lesson you missed.
+Label ALL your belongings.
+All rehearsals are mandatory.
+Penalties for infractions=time out, classroom chores, after class
barre work and/or you may lose your position in a dance.
REHEARSALS AND RECITAL
Recital is optional for all students. Please inform your teacher if
you or your dancer will not be performing in the recital by
October 1st. Once costumes are ordered you CANNOT change
your mind.
Your costume deposit must be paid before we will order a
costume. PS & K $45.00 deposit. Combo classes $55.00 deposit.
Performance teams $65. You will not receive your costume until
the balance is paid in full.
All costume and accessories charges are nonrefundable.
Recital pictures are optional. However students want their entire
class in their photo. Please attend pictures. More info will follow
in your recital packet. (recital packets come out in late March
early April)
Rehearsals for the recital are mandatory. If you are not at
rehearsal you will not know exactly where to stand for your
dance. More information will follow in your recital packet.
Canoe Fest Performance is highly encouraged for all dancers to
attend. It allows the dancers to perform one last time and is a
very different atmosphere from the recital.
BITS AND PIECES
+In order to maintain safety, all dancers are instructed to wait
inside for their ride. Please reinforce that when you drop off
your dancer.
+Do not wear your dance shoes outside.
+Please limit absences to illnesses.
+Cell phones, pagers and any other electronic devices must be
turned off in the dance area. This includes all observers.
+Check the bulletin board for dance events, additions and general
information.
CANCELATIONS
If the Darlington School district is canceled because of weather dance is also
canceled. All other cancellations will be posted on the bulletin board. Check the
bulletin board for make-up days and times. One snow day has been built into the
dance schedule. If your class is canceled more than once due to weather you will
have make-up classes. We will also send an email out about any cancellations.
Phone number: 776-4957 (dance room)
Web site: www.drwellnesscenter.org
Email address: drwcdance@gmail.com
August
September
4
11
18
Registration
Performance Classes Begin
All Classes Begin
Performance Costume
Deposit Due ($65)
8-10 Wear Old Dance Costume to
Class
16
Costume Deposit Due
(PS & K $45, Combo classes $55)
October
November
6-8
No Classes
27-29 Wear your Halloween
Costume
10-12 Watch Week
17-19 Pajama Week
24-26 No Classes
December
January
15-17 Dress for the Holidays
21-31 Winter Break
1-4
Winter Break
5
Classes Resume
12-14 Beach Week
February
March
9th – 11th Dress for the Holiday
18th
Costume Balance Due
9th – 11th
Watch Week
16th – 18th Wear Green to Class
29th
Pictures*
April
May
6-8
Spring Break
27-29 Pajama week /Pillow Fight
11 & 13
15
16
27
tryouts
June
July
9
Enjoy your Summer.
See you next year.
Practice for Canoe Fest
Times dependent on School
Schedule
11 Canoe Fest Performance*
12 Canoe Fest Parade
Dress Rehearsal
Recital 7pm
Recital 1:30pm
Performance Team
*Tenative dates
*All Costumes, Jammies, etc. must allow dancer to move freely, with leotards under them.
*Always abide by the hair and dress code.
*If Darlington School Dist. is closed due to weather conditions we will not hold classes that
day.
* Dates May change. You will be informed of any changes as soon as they occur.