Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Shoes
Black Tap Shoes (“Bootie” style)
Tap Shoe Requirements: Only plain leather Tap shoes made from pure Aluminum or Steel may be worn in our dance school. This policy will be strictly enforced for all dancers. Tap shoes made by Leo’s or Capezio Tele Tone are the required brand due to the quality and flexibility to help promote better foot health. If a student currently owns properly fitting black tap shoes that lace-up, they may use them. Once they grow out of their existing shoes, they must purchase the required brand and style listed above. Please make sure not to purchase patent leather. The material must be plain leather.
Note: Dance shoes and our professional dance floor can get damaged if dance shoes are worn outside.
Apparel
Black leotards and pink or tan (transition/regular) tights | Black dance shorts are acceptable.
Hair
Pulled back in a bun or ponytail off of the face
Note: Girls with hair too short to be tied back should have their hair pinned back out of their faces.
Accessories
Medical ID’s and newly pierced ears are permitted.
No other jewelry is allowed due to safety reasons.
Recommended Store
The Dance Station:
(443) 674-8075
48 Flint Dr., Suite 101, North East, MD 21901
info@thedancestationllc.com
thedancestationllc.com
Ages: Varies depending on level
Dance Experience: Varies depending on level
Class Time: 30 minutes
Dance Type: Tap
Attendance
If a student missed a class due to illness, vacation or any other reason, arrangements can be made to attend another regularly scheduled class to make up the missed class (if one is available). No credits or refunds will be given for missed classes and special make-up classes will be scheduled only if a class session is cancelled by the school, instructor or 2+ days due to inclement weather.
Please be aware that make-up classes are restricted. Again these make-ups may be done ONLY with instructor permission and by appointment. This is also with the understanding that your child may not be able to participate in the entire make-up class. She will be able to participate in barre work, warm-ups, and across the floor routines. However, when the class is working on their recital routine, she will be asked to be the audience during this time. It is very disruptive to have a dancer who is unfamiliar with a routine in class. This also allows us to build consistency with all of our dancers.
Any dancer who missed more than two consecutive classes or more than 4 classes total after March 1st will not be permitted to dance in the year-end recital. Again this is due to the need for consistency and out of fairness to the other dancers in the class.
The instructor reserves the right to disallow make-ups in order to preserve the integrity of the class and prevent unnecessary disruptions. Make-ups will not be constructive after a certain point in the year and will not be permitted after March 1st.
If the suspension or absence of classes is for a medical reason, The Dancing Lights Ballet School requires a written medical explanation from a treating physician, and upon return may require a release to resume.
Payment Details
JACKRABBIT
CASH
Must ONLY be paid to the school’s Director, Kristin McArdle.
CHECK
- Make Checks Payable to: The Dancing Lights Ballet School
- NSF Fee: $25.00 any returned checks.
- Mailing Address: The Dancing Lights Ballet School | PO Box 63, Odessa, DE 19730
- Monthly Payments Due By: 5th of Every Month
- Payments Received After the 5th: $15.00 Late Fee
- Payments Received After the 30th: Additional $10.00 Late Fee
- 3% fee for credit card payments
- Returned Checks or Declined Credit Card: $25.00 NSF Fee
- Past Due 60+ Days: Dancers will be withheld from all classes
- Upon class enrollment, if payment is not received by the due date, the account will be accessed a late fee as described above.
Note: Please communicate with the Director to discuss any financial hardship that may affect payments being made in a timely manner.
There is a non-refundable annual Registration Fee of $25.00 per family. The total will be automatically adjusted during checkout if you register more than one child during the same school year.
Note: If you paid a registration fee during our Summer Program enrollment, it also includes the registration fee for the following school year.
- Advance Payment for 1 Year Tuition: 5% Discount (Payment is to be made by Check ONLY)
- Additional Family Member Registration:
= Regular Tuition
= $10.00 Off Total Balance
+ = $20.00 Off (Max) Total Balance - There is also an hourly rate discount. The more hours the dancer is enrolled in, the more the savings.
Automatic Payment
Our Automatic Tuition Payment system is FREE and it’s an easy way to process your monthly tuition payments. Your monthly tuition will be processed automatically and you never need to worry about late fees again!
To facilitate this feature, please complete the consent form below. Once submitted, your charge card associated with your Jack Rabbit account will be automatically deducted on the 5th of each month.
Note: You will be notified regarding Late Fee(s) being applied for any declined payments prior to processing your payment.
