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Your KDX Staff
KELLI DERRICK
kelliderrick@kdxdance.com
STUDIO OWNER AND DIRECTOR
JAMI FERDON
jamiferdon@kdxdance.com
MARCO OLIVER
marcooliver@kdxdance.com
ZUMBA, MIXXED FIT, AND HIP HOP INSTRUCTOR
DUANE CALLES
duanecalles@kdxdance.com
HIP HOP INSTRUCTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
MIKAELA WATKINS
mikaelawatkins@kdxdance.com
Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Technique
BRITTANY RUPERT
brittanyrupert@kdxdance.com
Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre
TAYLOR BLACK
taylorblack@kdxdance.com
Improvisation and Pilates Based Strengthing
STEPHEN PEELE
stephenpeele@kdxdance.com
Tumble Coach
LORI HOUGHlorihough@kdxdance.com
BILLING ADMINISTRATOR
SHERRY WYNN
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ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR
JOYCE HAWKINSjoycehawkins@kdxdance.com
OWNER OF “THE DANCE CORNER” RETAIL SHOP
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Teachers Assistants: Taylor Black, Allison
Hildenberger, Ashlyn Shearin, Jalyn Lasala
Welcome to KDX!!
JAZZ
GIRLS: Any color leotard or tight fitting top, tights and jazz pants/shorts,
black leather jazz shoes ordered through KDX.
MEN/BOYS: Any solid color T-shirt and black dance pants or sweatpants.
Black/white leather ballet shoes OR black jazz shoes.
NO BARE LEGS AND LONG HAIR MUST BE SECURELY TIED UP! NO STREET
CLOTHES, ETC. BAGGY OR LOOSE-FITTING
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY
GIRLS: Any primarily solid color leotard and footless or transitional tights.
Jazz pants or dance skirts are allowed.
MENS/BOYS: Black tights or dance pants, black or white solid color T-shirt.
Students dance in bare feet.
TAP
GIRLS: Any leotard or tight fitting top, tights or jazz pants, black full sole
leather lace up tap shoes.
MEN/BOYS: Any solid color T-shirt and black dance pants or sweatpants,
black tap shoes.
JEANS ARE NOT ALLOWED!
TUMBLE CLASSES
Any color leotard with no tights. (Dance shorts optional) Bare feet only and
hair tied securely away from face.
ZUMBA
EVERYONE: Any fitness or dance attire. Aerobics sneakers with a circle tread.
RECOMMENDED: small towel, and water bottle.
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We are so glad you chose us as your dance family. Please keep this
handbook throughout the entire year. Every dancer receives ONE
handbook and it must be signed for by a parent/guardian when
received. Please note that there will be a charge of $5.00 for any
additional handbooks (including lost/misplaced handbooks)
Kelli’s Dance Explosion is going green! Please ensure you always
keep a valid email address on file with us and that you allow any
kdxdance.com address to send you emails. We will now email you
receipts for tuition, Visitors Days, Events, Performances, etc.
Otherwise, you may come inside and/or check our website to stay
well informed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DANCE STUDIO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES*** Pg. 4-5
DANCE CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDEURES*** Pg. 6
ZUMBA POLICIES/ HOLIDAYS AND CLOSINGS***Pg. 7
TUITION AND BILLING***Pg. 8
DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS ***Pg. 9-10
GENERAL REHEARSAL INFORMATION***Pg. 11
GENERAL RECITAL INFORMATION***Pg. 12-13
-DVDS
-PICTURES
-YEARBOOKS/PROGRAMS/ADS/STARS
-COSTUME WEEK/COSTUME REQUIREMENTS
-RECITAL SHIRTS
-SHOW WEEK
-AWARDS WEEK
-TICKETS FOR RECITAL
-DRESS REHEARSAL NIGHT
-RECITAL NIGHT
-MEGHAN LANDOWSKI SCHOLARSHIP
-THEATRE ETIQUETTE
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STUDIO ETIQUETTE
1.
DRESS CODE- We request that students carefully
observe our dress code outlined in this handbook. Any
student not wearing proper dancewear or shoes will be
asked to sit and watch.
2. ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS– Attendance is
very important in order to receive full benefit from your
dance class. Any student who is behind because of multiple
absences may be required to enroll in a few private sessions
with their instructor to catch up to the rest of the class.
Private Sessions are not included in your tuition and are $30
per half hour, so please make sure you are attending class
regularly. Any student arriving more than 15 minutes late
will not be admitted to participate in class
3. GENERAL RULES- All students are encouraged not to
leave the room once class has begun. Please allow for
appropriate restroom use prior to class. Very young children
will be treated sensitively as the need arises. Preschool
children may need a parent’s attention from time to time for
various reasons including bathroom or behavior issues.
Please do not leave the waiting room when very young
children are in class without informing the office or having
another parent responsible during your absence. We make
every effort to have all children feel safe and cared for in a
loving and inspiring learning environment.
4. BEHAVIOR- School age children and teens: please
practice respect. Students are not to be socializing in a
disruptive manner during the class with other students.
Please come early or stay late to enjoy friends in the waiting
area. Please honor your teacher and fellow students by
giving full attention and cooperation. You will be advised if
we feel any student is not well adjusted to the classroom
environment for any reason over time. There are 2 rules in
our classroom: You Dance and Listen or You Sit and Listen.
After a verbal warning, the child will have to sit and calm
down until the specific activity is over and then join in again.
If this does not work, we will speak with the parent after
class. After 3 times speaking to the parent, the child will be
asked not to return until next season.
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DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS
ANY STUDENT NOT PREPARED FOR CLASS (ATTIRE, SHOES, OR
HAIR) WILL SIT OUT OF CLASS. FOR SAFETY AND DISCIPLINE
REASONS, THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS TO ABIDE BY A DRESS CODE
POLICY FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
 A neat and tidy appearance sets an attitude of attentiveness
and respect for students, teacher, and the art of dance.
 Teachers must be able to see the dancer’s body outline
clearly in order to make proper corrections on posture,
alignment, etc.
 Hair must be properly secured and tied up off of the face and
neck
 No jewelry allowed at any time. It is a potential hazard in
the classroom and will be asked to be removed.
 No loose fitting pants, blue jeans or t-shirts (they are not
dance attire).
 No costumes are allowed in class unless a dress up day is
announced by the individual teacher.
BALLET/TAP KIDS COMBO CLASS
GIRLS: Any color leotard and tights, pink leather ballet shoes and black
patent leather tap shoes. Dance skirts are allowed if they are not a
distraction to the child
BOYS: Any solid color t-shirt and black dance pants or sweatpants,
black/white leather ballet shoes.
NO BARE LEGS AND LONG HAIR MUST BE SECURELY TIED UP!
CLASSICAL BALLET
GIRLS Ages 7-10 Black or pink leotard, pink tights, and pink leather ballet
slippers. No underwear unless is it nude seamless underwear.
GIRLS TEEN/ADULT: BLACK OR PINK color leotard, PINK tights and pink
leather ballet shoes. Undergarments are not needed therefore we suggest no
undergarments. (Certain Instructors may make it mandatory for older
ballet/jazz dancers) Nude colored undergarments only. NO BARE LEGS AND
HAIR IN PROPER BALLET BUN (SECURELY FASTENED W/HAIRNET)
HIP HOP
EVERYONE: Black Hip Hop Dance Sneakers, ordered through KDX. Clothing
comfortable for movement
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TUITION AND BILLING INFO
All tuition is due on the first day of each month
starting September 1 with the final payment being due
on May 1. We graciously allow 30 days before your
tuition account becomes delinquent. Beginning the first
day of the following month, your account will be charge
a $10 late fee on top of your tuition. Late fees must be
paid with tuition. Auto pays are billed on the 1st and/or
15th of every month with the last payment drawn on
May 1st/15th. If your credit card is declined, the third
party processor will continue to charge your card (up to
7 days) to try and collect payment. After 7 days, your
account will be suspended and you must pay the cash
monthly price (plus late fee if applicable) for the said
month. If your account declines more than one month,
you will be released from our auto pay program and
must pay cash monthly in order to continue enrollment.
Any fees paid to KDX are non-refundable. There
are no refunds for missed lessons. Tuition is based on 35
weeks of classes. Holidays and Spring/Winter Breaks
are already excluded in the the number of classes
included in your 9 month tuition.
If student wishes to withdraw, they must do so
before October 31. We do not accept withdrawals after
this date. If you decide to withdraw/drop a class after
this date, your account will be charged $100 per class.
Costumes are also forfeited if you withdraw anytime
within the season.
Please Note: Any student who has a delinquent balance will
not receive a costume or show tickets until balanced is paid (by
cash, cc, or money order) in full. Payments can be made in the
office Monday-Thursday 2-8pm, by mail to: 6219 Portsmouth Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23701 or through your MindBodyOnline Account.
5.
SICKNESS/INJURY- During class if a student complains of
being ill, or sustains an injury and cannot participate, the instructor
will send them to the office where the parents will be notified.
Serious injuries require an accident report by the student and
parent.
6. OUT OF TOWN GUESTS MAY REQUEST TO VISIT AT ANY
TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. NO ONE ELSE IS ALLOWED
TO SIT AND WATCH DURING REGULAR CLASS TIME.
7. WITHDRAWAL- If you wish to withdraw from a class, you must
do so by October 31. NO WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER
THIS DATE. Please call the office at 757-488-6555 if you wish to
withdraw by this time. Otherwise, your account will continue to be
charged.
8. CLOSED CIRCUIT TV’S
We have enclosed Closed Circuit Tv’s in each
studio for your viewing pleasure. For the safety
of our dancers, please DO NOT enter a studio
room while class is in session. If you feel that
your child is misbehaving in class or have a
problem with an instructor, please see the front
desk and they will contact the necessary staff
member to address your concern. Please do not
disrupt the rest of the class to speak to your
child or the instructor. In an emergency, a KDX
Staff Member will pull your child from class if
you wish. Thank you for your cooperation in
this very important matter. Your kids are our #1
concern and we must practice safety
precautions wherever they are involved.
Returned Check Fee: $25.00
Declined Credit Card Fee: $25.00
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DANCE CLASS ETIQUETTE
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Practice Respect
Follow Dress Code at all times
Always clap or thank your instructor
No food, drink, or gum allowed in any
classroom. Water bottles only. (No
Gatorade, juice, etc.)
No jewelry allowed in class. Please remove
at home before class begins. We will not
be responsible for broken or lost jewelry if
dancer is asked to remove it.
Hair is to be tied back away from face at
ALL TIMES
Please put first and last names in each
dance shoe and dance bag before the first
day of class. Shoes easily get mixed
together.
NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED INSIDE
STUDIOS! IF YOU BRING IT, YOU MUST
LEAVE IT AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE
YOU ENTER CLASS OR PUT IT AWAY ON
SILENT.
Do not talk while your instructor is
speaking. Classroom behavior will be
handled accordingly.
RESPECT YOUR TEACHERS, CLASSMATES,
AND THE ART OF DANCE! ALWAYS GIVE
110%!
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ZUMBA and MIXXED FIT CLASSES
KDX has 2 Certified ZUMBA Instructors and weekly
ZUMBA Classes for Teens and Adults. Classes are $5 drop in or $40
unlimited. ($35 unlimited for parents of KDX Members. We offer 2 classes
per week in the fall.
See front desk to inquire about times. Wear comfortable, light, fitness attire.
Bring a water bottle, towel, and a friend. Join the Party!!
Drop In Classes
We will now offer drop in classes throughout the year on Friday Evenings for
$10. The first schedule of drop in classes will be posted inside studio and on
our website www.kdxdance.com in late September. Classes could range from
Adult Hip Hop, Salsa, Swing, Jazz, Adult Tap, Zumbatomic (for kids) and
many more! No commitment, just Dance!
HOLIDAYS & CLOSINGS
The studio will be closed for:
 Halloween
 Thanksgiving Break (Wed-Sun)
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Christmas Break
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Spring Break
Any weather conditions that would close the studio will be posted on our
Facebook page, Website, and answering machine. We do not close on
School/Bank Holidays. When in doubt, check our website
LOST AND FOUND
All lost & found will be held in a bin (in the lobby area) for 2 weeks only.
After that, we will be donating all to Good Will. Please check it weekly to
ensure your child’s belongings.
MEDIA RIGHTS
All videos and photographs taken for the advertisement/marketing of our studio
become our property and you or your child may be used in any of these materials. If
you would not like to have your child in any pictures or videos, please inform the
front desk and they will make a note in our system. We respect everyone’s privacy.
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DRESS REHEARSAL INFORMATION
DRESS REHEARSAL FOR THE SHOW IS ABSOLUTELY
MANDATORY FOR EVERY SINGLE DANCER. PLEASE MAKE SURE
YOU MARK YOUR CALENDARS ASAP. SHOW AND REHEARSAL DAYS
ARE DURING GRADUATION SEASON SO PLEASE PLAN
ACCORDINGLY AND IN ADVANCE. DANCERS WHO DO NOT
PERFORM ON STAGE WITH THEIR CLASS MAY NOT PERFORM ON
SHOW NIGHT. TO BE FAIR TO EVERYONE, THERE ARE NEVER ANY
EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. REHEARSAL IS IN FULL COSTUME,
TIGHTS, SHOES, MAKE UP, ETC.
Dress Rehearsal is NOT open to the public. You are only required to
be there to rehearse the dances that you are in. After you perform
on dress rehearsal night, you are free to go. That will not be the
case on show night anymore.
In order to keep our yearly performance a professional one, we are
keeping all dancers backstage until the end of each show. We will
have pick up locations for parents with the appropriate ID. Parents
can now enjoy the show and the dancers on stage can stay focused
and do their best.
No one else is allowed backstage. There are NO MALES allowed
backstage. Exceptions are Male Dancers in the show and stage crew. (NO
MALES allowed in girls dressing areas at ANY time) Fathers participating in
the Father/Daughter segment will be allowed to meet their dancer
backstage just before they step on stage and then return to their seat upon
completion. Dancers will stay backstage in their chaperoned assigned room
to watch the rest of the recital. With 400 plus performers, we have to take
every measure to ensure your child’s safety. That parent/guardian with the
PROPER ID will be allowed to come backstage for costume changes.
Dancers will not be checked out of back stage holding room until the recital
has concluded. Only exceptions will be if the parent and dancer are leaving
the venue for the rest of the evening. If dancers are seen in the audience,
you will be asked to exit auditorium. There will be a live-feed video of the
recital playing backstage in the holding for our dancers to watch other
siblings/friends.
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GENERAL RECITAL INFORMATION
COSTUMES:
Dancers are measured “in-house” by Ms. Kelli in early November.
Ms. Kelli measures “up” because of many growth spurts in all of our kids. Costumes are made to
order and each Costume Company has their own sizing chart we must follow. Costumes come in
General sizes. SC-MC, etc. Please be aware that costumes made need alterations on many of
our dancers. Costume costs do not include the cost of possible alterations. There will be a
seamstress in the building during costume-try on week. She is awesome, convenient, and very
reasonable. Tights and accessories will be included with costume. We suggest purchasing a
backup pair of tights just in case. Most dance costumes are made so that undergarments are
not needed. Underwear showing underneath a costume on stage (especially on little dancers) is
very unbecoming. We cannot make this a mandatory rule for our recreational dancers and
realize that some of you may not abide by this rule. In that case, please plan ahead for nude
seamless undergarments, (they come in little dancer sizes too) Please do NOT let your dancer
wear “regular” everyday underwear. NO undergarment should show under your costume. Bras
may be necessary in some costumes for older girls and will be allowed at the teachers’
discretion.
Class Pictures: Class and Individual Pictures will be taken in April this
season. All group shots will be featured in our yearbook program! Pictures are taken typically
during your normal class time and require hair, make-up, etc. Dance Classes are not held during
picture week. Parents are not allowed inside the room where pictures are taken.
Class DVD’s and CD’s- NEW THIS YEAR!! Class choreography DVD’s
and CD’s will be sold to help with rehearsing for the show. CD’s will be available in January and
DVD’s in March. $5 for CD and $10 for DVD.
RECITAL SHIRTS: Annual recital t-shirts are available to dancers and
parents beginning in May. T shirts are $15 for one and $25 for 2. You can pre order and pay for
shirts during Costume Try on Week. This will ensure that you receive a shirt as they are not
available after the show. All recital shirts have “your dancers” name printed on them, as well as
the entire cast list. They are a great
keepsake!
RECITAL PROGRAM
Every person that has a ticket for one of our shows will receive a Program Book free
of charge. Each Dancer will receive a Program/Yearbook on Show Week. This program will serve
as the (one) of the programs you will receive for your 2 complimentary tickets. We will be
selling ¼, 1/2, and Full Page ads to anyone who wishes to send luck to their dancer. Forms will
be given out during Costume Try On Week and ads are due no later than May 1.
SHOW OFF WEEK: Show OFF Week will happen the week directly before
the show. During regular class times, (although optional) every dancer is encouraged to wear
their KDX Recital shirt to be uniform with the class. Each dancer will receive a Complimentary
Program Book in Class. There will be a “My Recital” page to fill in the name of the studio, song
name, costume colors, style of dance, friends in my class, etc. for dancer/parents to fill out.
There will also be an Autograph
page where dancers can get “autographs” from other dancers in their class (or
dancers/assistants) they admire! Classes will “Show Off” for other classes and then receive their
Program. This will also give the parents ample time to study the program order to tell friends
and family. (Parents of little dancers are encouraged to come into class during Show OFF Week
to help their children)
AWARDS WEEK:
All students will receive their Medals and Trophies THE WEEK
(1st Year Students
year and up students receive a trophy)
AFTER THE SHOW during class time. Parents and Cameras are welcome.
receive a Medal and 2
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SHOW TICKETS: Each dancer will receive 4 complimentary tickets for the
recital. Each additional ticket will be $8.00 per ticket at the studio and $10 per ticket at the
door. Tickets will not be sold to anyone who has a past due balance on their tuition account.
Tickets will go on sale to the public on May 1st and if available, will be sold at $7 per ticket at
the door. Every ticket comes with a yearbook/program! Assigned seating should make for a very
pleasant show this year. Our children deserve the best!
STARS- Stars can be purchased beginning April 1 for your special dancer. Stars
are special shout outs dancers can receive backstage after their performance. They are $1 a
piece and you get to fill out a personalized message to your dancer. Anyone can send them
(grandparents, cousins, fellow dancers, etc.) Let’s see how many “stars” your dancer gets this
season!
SHOW DVD’s- KDX will once again be hiring a Professional
Videographer to record all of our shows. You will have plenty of time to
order Recital DVD’s and we hope to also have them for sale at each show.
THEATRE ETIQUETTE:
NO DANCERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SIT IN THE AUDITORIUM DURING THEIR
SHOW! THERE WILL BE A “LIVE FEED” OF THE RECITAL BACKSTAGE. ALL
DANCERS WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THEIR FRIENDS OR SIBLINGS DANCE.
Recital is a special occasion for your child. Dressing to impress is
strongly encouraged.
 NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY or videotaping (photos taken in the
lobby in a designated area will be acceptable)
 NO FOOD OR DRINKS inside the auditorium.
 No entering or exiting the auditorium while the dancers are
performing on stage. If you must exit the auditorium during
the recital, you must leave through the rear doors in between
dances.
 Please do not talk during the show. All of the dancers on our
stage work very hard for this day and they deserve our
upmost attention.
 No Balloons or Signs allowed in the auditorium
 Please be respectful of all dancers on stage. These children
have worked very hard for this day and it is their time to shine
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Questions? Call us at 757-488-6555
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