Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
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Q. How do we differ from other dance schools?
A. As for other dance schools, we cannot comment on the teachers or procedures, but we have several distinct differences from most other dance schools. Our floor is one of our major differences, our professional raised Roscoe floors offer additional cushioning and support to help prevent injuries and fatigue. We also have full time office staff, which means the person teaching the class is not distracted with administrative details and there is always someone available to assist you with your customer service needs. We also keep our class sizes small with a limit if 12 in a group. While we do offer fundraising opportunities to all dancers, it is never required and all funds go directly to the student who participates.
Q. Can I watch a dance class?
A. You can watch a dance class, but we need a week's notice so we can let the teacher know and so we only have 1 person watching per week in order not to disrupt the routine of the class.
Q. Can I sit in on my child's dance class?
A. We allow parents to sit in on the first 1 or 2 classes and then we have set observation days. If the parents sit in every week it is too distracting for the students. There are too many authority figures and the children either lose class time looking for Mom & Dad's approval, or they act out to see what reaction they will get. We encourage parents of young children to wait in our waiting rooms so that if they are needed, they are close by.
Q. What do they do in kinderdance classes?
A. Kinderdance is the basic into to dance class. They work on sequencing skills, remembering how to go from one step to another, basic coordination skills, all the basic skills they need to go into all the other styles of dance when they are older. They also work on 2 routines to perform in our year-end show.
Q. What is hip-hop?
A. Hip-hop is a street influenced type of dance. It is what you see when you watch music videos on TV. Music like Janet Jackson, Will Smith, Spice Girls, etc.
Q. What is jazz?
A. Jazz is a little more classical than hip-hop, it uses more upper body movement and more graceful moves than hip-hop. It is what you think of with the funkier Broadway shows.
Q. Why isn't the class working on the year-end routine yet?
A. During the first half of the year, the teachers will teach the students a variety of steps in a variety of combinations. We work from a curriculum so your child's education is orderly and developmentally progressive.
Q. Can my child start part way through the year?
A. They can start dance up until January at the discretion of the teacher and the director.
Q. I can sew. Can I make my child's costume instead of paying the costume fee?
A. No. In order to ensure that all costumes look the same, we order costumes from professional costume companies.
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