WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR
 

On behalf of the GREENSBORO DANCE THEATRE we would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm "Welcome" to each of you.
Our objective at GREENSBORO DANCE THEATRE is to give quality instruction with the student's individual achievement level in mind. We feel that development of their coordination, poise, grace, physical and mental discipline will help them not only in these classes, but contribute toward a healthy mind and body motivated by proper value.
Dancing is hard work, concentration and coordination, but above all--DANCING IS FUN!! Thank you for choosing GREENSBORO DANCE THEATRE to study the art of dance. We will do our best to make this year a great learning experience through dance education. You may be assured that although you are not present at every class, your child is being instructed and disciplined in a manner keenly associated with progress and efficient dance training.

Sincerely,
 

Leslie Nagle
Artistic Director

WHAT YOU EXPECT YOUR CHILD TO RECEIVE FROM GREENSBORO DANCE THEATRE

• Self-Confidence

• Physical Benefits

• Career Options

The staff at GREENSBORO DANCE THEATRE has a mission to afford your child with every opportunity that children of the great metropolitan centers of the world enjoy.

How can all of this be accomplished through dance lessons? Because movements is the most visible and therefore the most singular indication of life. It generates health, energy, and serves as a doorway to both the past and the future.

                               INFORMATION AND POLICIES

We hope that you take the time to familiarize yourself with our policies. The information below should answer most of your questions, however, if you have further questions, please call the studio. Greensboro: (336)230-1515  Oak Ridge: (336)643-0998

1. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TEACHER TO PLACE EACH CHILD IN A CLASS MOST SUITABLE FOR HIM OR HER. On occasion it may become necessary to move a child to another class after initial placement. We ask that you give us at least a month to make any class changes, and please trust our judgment in class placement. It is our goal to place every child where they will receive the best dance education for their age and ability level.

2. Regular attendance is necessary to maintain progress in class and to enable the teacher to choreograph dance numbers for the correct number of students in the class.

3. Please notify us if there are to be extended absences.

4. To keep files up-to-date, please inform the office of any changes in address or phone number.

5. Students must have a dance bag for all shoes. PLEASE LABEL ALL SHOES, BAGS AND CLOTHING WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LEFT IN THE STUDIO.

6. NO GUM CHEWING, FOOD OR DRINKS -- OTHER THAN WATER -- ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM.

7. All students are required to wear a studio designed leotard, pink tights and proper shoes to class. No bathing suits, bare legs, knee socks or tee shirts will be permitted. We would prefer that girls wear a leotard and tights. Male dance students please wear sweatpants and a form fitting tee shirt. All company members must have the correct color and style of leotards, tights and shoes. ALL STUDENTS NOT PROPERLY DRESSED FOR CLASS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DANCE THAT DAY. DANCEWEAR MAY BE PURCHASED AT CAROLINA DANCEWEAR IN GREENSBORO.

8. HAIR MUST BE UP IN PONYTAILS, BRAIDS OR BUNS.

9. On occasion it may be necessary for the teacher to physically address body alignment or position for correct technique. This is for the safety of every child. Dance is a highly disciplined art. Please be aware that if your child is disciplined, it is only in a manner to insure proper training.
   
                                           PARENTS

PLEASE, NO WAITING DURING CLASSES. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS, PARENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSROOM WHILE A LESSON IS BEING CONDUCTED AS IT TENDS TO DISTRACT THE STUDENTS. PLEASE BE PROMPT FOR CLASS AND IN PICKING UP YOUR CHILD AFTER CLASS. Please do not bring your child to the studio until ten minutes before class time. Also, please help us by encouraging your child to wait inside the studio for their ride for safety reasons!

                      PARENTS OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN

Please take your child to the restroom before class starts. This will help cut down on confusion during class time. Also, if enrolled in dancing, please purchase Tap Shoe Buttons. This eliminates problems little ones have with keeping shoes tied.

                                           BULLETINS

All upcoming events for GREENSBORO DANCE THEATRE, as well as special dance performances in the area, will be displayed on the bulletin board. Please check regularly to make sure that you are aware of happenings. We will also display cancellations or changes, holidays and special dance days. In the event of INCLEMENT WEATHER, we will follow the Guilford County School Board decision. If the students go to school and are then sent home for inclement weather, there will be no classes. We allow for 3 snow days with no makeup.

                                      TUITION AND FEES

‘We now offer an OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC DRAFT out of any checking account. This will require a voided check and your payment will be drafted on the 5th of every month. Tuition must be paid by the 5th of each month. AFTER THE 10TH OF THE MONTH, A $15.00 LATE FEE WILL

AUTOMATICALLY BE ADDED TO YOUR ACCOUNT FOR EVERY ADDITIONAL MONTH. WE CHARGE BY THE MONTH AND NOT THE LESSON. IF YOUR CHILD ONLY ATTENDS ONE CLASS DURING THE MONTH, THE FEE IS STILL THE SAME. We charge no less for 3 lessons in a month or no more for 5 lessons in a month. ALL STUDENTS ARE CHARGED A $20.00 NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE AND A $50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE RECITAL FEE. IF YOUR ACCOUNT IS NOT PAID IN FULL WITHIN 90 DAYS, YOUR CHILD WILL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE. THERE IS A $30.00 RETURNED CHECK FEE.