Guidelines for
Cresson Dance Program 2007-2008

Dance classes will begin on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Cresson Elementary in Cripple Creek, Colorado.

The week of September 4th will be placement week. It is possible that your child will be asked to attend a different class after we observe the number and ability of students enrolled in the program. Once enrolled, students will be expected to commit to the full session.

Students are expected to be on time and ready to dance for all classes and rehearsals. Appropriate absences are excusable, but a note or telephone call is required. After two unexcused absences, a student will be asked to leave the program.

Usually, we practice every day the week before performance. There is no charge for these extra rehearsals. Schedules are posted at the school and website (http://cressondance.com) and distributed to the students at least two weeks in advance. These extra rehearsals are mandatory if the student wishes to perform.

Timely payment of your tuition is greatly appreciated. Tuition is due the first week of each month. If tuitioin is not received and no arrangement has been made regarding late payment, the student wil be subject to dismissal from the program.

Students must have the proper attire in order to participate in class:

Ballet I & II and Creative Movement:
     Girls - pink tights, pink leotard, ballet slippers or socks.
     Boys - white T-shirt, well-fitting shorts or sweats, ballet slippers or socks.
Senior Company:
     Girls - pink tights, any color leotard, ballet slippers.
     Boys - unitard or white T-shirt, well-fitting shorts, ballet slippers.
Dance Workshop: Tights, leggings or shorts, leotard or well-fitting T-shirt, ballet or jazz shoes or dance sneakers.
Teens and Adults: Shorts or sweats, T-shirt (not too baggy, please).

Dance classes follow Cresson Elementary cancellation procedures. In case of bad weather, please contact the school office at 689-9230 and check on the status of after-school activities.

Full and partial scholarships will be available. Scholarship applications are available and must be completed and returned to Stacy for review by September 21; however, tuition must be paid until scholarship has been awarded. Scholarships will be awarded at the end of October for the remainder of the school year. this will give us ample time to identify deserving families and students. Scholarship applications must be renewed annually. Scholarship students are expected to have exemplary behavior and attendance. The students will also be required to help with set up and clean up. Parents of scholarship students will be required to participate in volunteer activities.

Help your child read and understand these guidelines. Discuss what commitment means with your child. Consider possible conflicts with other activities such as scouts and sports before enrolling, and help your child set priorities. Additionally, if your child is involved in multiple activities, please understand that they may not be eligible to perform in the Christmas and year-end performances. This decision is based on attendance.

After class, ask your child if there were any announcements or notices. Also, please feel free to stop in (at the school and/or the website) and check our announcement board and calendars. Remember, these are our most effective means of communication.

Communicate with me regarding any questions, conflicts, financial problems, etc. Most situations can be resolved with a simple phone call. I can be reached through the school or at home at 689-5745.

If you're interested in being a parent volunteer for our program, please contact me directly.

Fundraisers will be held throughout the year. Please understand that your participation is essential for the success of our program.

Per after school rules, children will not be allowed in the building unless they are in dance class; therefore, your child must be picked up immediately when dance class is releasd unless other arrangements hae been made (such as KRU). If a student is not picked up after class, they will be required to wait outside of the school building to get their ride home with no supervision. Cresson Dance is not responsible for siblings or friends who are not enrolled in the program.

Healthy snacks are encouraged but should be eaten before or after class. Each student is responsible for cleaning up his/her own mess. The Staff Lounge is off limits to students to purchase drinks or to use the microwave.

I look forward to sharing another great year with you and your child. Thank you!