Enchainement Dance Centre 2015-16

****FIRST DAY OF FALL CLASSES IS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH****
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JUDY RUSSELL'S ENCHAINEMENT DANCE CENTRE
3540 Opie Crescent, Prince George B.C. V2N 2P9
250-563-2902 judydance@shawcable.com www.judyrusselldance.com
Studio Information Newsletter
Judy Russell
Artistic
Director &
Owner of
Enchainement
Dance Centre
A NOTE FROM JUDY
Welcome to Enchainement Dance Centre’s 34th year of
operating proudly in Prince George! Many wonderful
families have passed through our programs, and we are
thrilled to continue growing and developing with our
excellent staff, students, and our community. Last year
was so incredible with Enchainement Dance Centre front
and center during the Canada Winter Games, proving once
again that sport and art go hand in hand. We strongly
support all leisure organizations in Prince George and look
forward to more of these partnerships in the future. When
you walk through the doors of our Dance Centre, you are
stepping into a family and community based business which
strives to contribute to maintaining a well-rounded and
exciting lifestyle here in the Central Interior.
STAFF TEACHERS:
WELCOME, JESSICA THOMSON!
The Enchainement
Staff is excited to
Welcome Back, Anna
Russell, Nicole
Russell, and Jennifer
Johnson, who have
returned from leave!
TEACHERS:
Judy Russell- RAD RTS –Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre,
Company
Kristen Helfrich - CDTA, ARAD, RTC– Jazz, Tap, Ballet
Andrea Downie BFA & in MA Dance, Level 2 C-I Training
Teacher, Certified Teacher of Simonson Technique – Modern,
Dance Conditioning, Ballet
Jessica Thomson – CBTS-RAD Certificate in Ballet Teaching
Studies - Ballet
Catherine McCarthy - Musical Theatre Diploma - Sheridan
College – Musical Theatre
Anna Russell - Performing Arts Diploma - Canadian College of
Performing Arts, Victoria –Ballet, Company, Musical Theatre
Nicole Russell- ARAD – Ballet, Jazz, Company
Emily Parsons– Hip Hop
Jennifer Johnson-Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Company, Tap
Karissa Polsom -Contemporary
Eileen Barrientos – Flamenco
Laura Heagy – Burlesque Fit
Jacquelyn Page – Highland
Brandon Cote-Break Dancing
Jessica started dancing at the age of
five and has always had a passion for
ballet. Originally from South Africa,
Jessica moved to northern British
Columbia 12 years ago. She has
performed, competed and attended
ballet programs across Canada and
the United States. Following her love
of ballet, Jessica completed her
teacher's certificate with the Royal
Academy of Dance. In addition to her
dance career, Jessica also recently
graduated from UNBC with a Bachelor
in Social Work. Jessica is excited to
work at Judy Russell's Enchainement
Dance Centre and looks forward to
getting to know all the students and
their families!
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop,
Melissa McCracken
Maggie Trepanier
Kennedy Heitman
Jenna Magrath
Kate McGowan
Good Luck to Shelby
Madison Hill
Meaney! She is
Meaghan Galloway
spending the year
Melissa Flaterud
Makenna Thiffault
teaching Musical
Kieran Yip
Theatre in Amman,
Steven Buchanan
Jordan!
Emma Forgeron
Marianna Tenorio-Pataky
Shelby Meaney (On Leave)
Tristan Ghostkeeper (On Leave)
Amber Downie-Back (On Leave)
OFFICE STAFF
Heather McGowan, Diana McKellar, Barb Parker
Leona MacPherson
GENERAL INFORMATION
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ AND REVIEW OUR PRACTICES AND POLICIES
CHANGEROOMS
ADDING/CHANGING/
DROPPING CLASSES
Please take a moment to read
and review our practices and
policies
If you need to add, drop, or change your classes, your
changes must be made in writing at the office or by
email to judydance@shawcable.com. These changes
must be confirmed by the office and your monthly fees
will be adjusted if need be. Please do not take classes,
or change classes without registering with the office.
DROPPING OFF AND PICKING UP
Please arrive with your student no more than 10 minutes
before their class starts and pick up no later than 10
minutes after their class ends. If your dancer is 8 or older,
and is arriving or staying without a parent for a longer
length of time, approval must be given by the office.
Dancers aged 7 and under are required to have a parent or
guardian present until class starts and at the finish of the
class. Please contact the office if you are running late for
pick up so we can make arrangements to supervise your
dancer.
NEWSLETTERS
Monthly newsletters are available at the beginning of every
month and contain important studio news, updates, and
upcoming events. It is the parents’ responsibility to read the
newsletter to stay up to date on studio events. This
newsletter is available online and emailed to every
customer who agreed to receive it by email. If you choose
not to receive it by email, please pick up your copy at the
studio or go online at www.judyrusselldance.com to view a
copy.
PARENT OBSERVATION
Our first Parent Observation Week of the Year
will be October 26-October 31.
We have Parent Observation Weeks approximately every
other month. This is a great time to invite family to come
and watch your dancers’ performance and progress. All
parents are encouraged to attend their children’s classes
during the last ½ hour of class to get to know the
instructors and the work that is being taught. Please make
alternate arrangements for younger siblings. Please be
respectful of cell phones and talking during these class
observations. Please no food or drink in the studio.
There are three change rooms available for dancers to
use. There is a boys’ change room and a 12 and under
girls’ change room by Studio C. There is a 13 and over
girls’ change room off of Studio D. If a Dad is bringing
his little dancer to class, please change them in the
public washroom located in the lobby. Please no dads or
brothers in the girls’ change rooms. There is zero
tolerance for any bullying or vandalism in the change
rooms. Please remind your child that the studio is a
facility where they must be respectful of others specifically in the change room.
LOCKER RENTALS
Lockers are available for rent in all change rooms for a
fee of $50 +GST/year. Please register and pay in the
office and provide them with your chosen locker
number. Please ensure that you clean out your locker
regularly and never leave food inside the lockers. If you
do not wish to rent the locker yearly, please bring a lock
for a locker during class and remove it and your
contents at the end of the day.
LOST & FOUND
The Lost & Found is located at the front foyer of the
office. If you misplaced and item, please check in the
Lost & Found Box. All unclaimed items are donated to a
local charity 3 times per year - Christmas Break, Spring
Break and after the Year End Recital.
FOR SALE BOARD
We DO NOT sell used shoes. If you would like to put up a
notice on the Board located in the office, please include
style, size, asking price, phone number on a piece of
paper no bigger than 5 x 7. You must also include a
posting date on your add. All ads are removed after 6
weeks.
PARKING
The front parking lot is a drop off and pick up zone only,
with a 15 minute maximum. It is also a no-idle zone so
that the air in the studio is clean for the dancers. Please
do not wait in the drive through loop area as it blocks
traffic flow. For longer parking times please park
in the large parking lot located at the back of the
dance studio. Please DO NOT PARK in the parking
lots of neighbouring businesses or at the sides
of our building.
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You are registering for a dance season that runs 36
weeks over 10 months, Sept – June. Monthly
payments equal 1/10 of the annual cost and may not
necessarily reflect the number of actual classes in any
given month.
A pre -authorized monthly payment is due on the 1st
or 15th of each month for the Sept – June season.
All NSF payments declined for any reason will incur
an NSF fee of $30.00.
Class changes must be submitted in writing or via
email to the office. Registration for more than 15
hours must be preapproved by Judy Russell.
All withdrawals and/or class changes take effect on
the 30th of the month with 30 days prior notice.
Notice must be given in writing or by email. An email
reply from the studio will complete your
withdrawal/class change.
No fee adjustment is made for missed classes except
with a medical note.
All dancers are expected to participate in the Year
End Recital held in June 2016, unless withdrawal is
processed by Feb. 28, 2016.
Ballet and Stage costume fees of $80.00 + GST are due
upon registration. They are 100% non - refundable
after Feb. 28, 2016. All costumes will be handed out
June.
A $20.00 processing fee will be deducted from costume
fees, if withdrawal takes place before the completion
3 months of dance.
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ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Families must pay all fees and charges upon receipt of
invoices. Invoices for dance fees are due upon receipt.
Choreography invoices must be paid prior to beginning
choreography. Festival and workshop invoices must
be paid prior to the festival or workshop. Costume fees
invoiced are to be paid at the time of registration
unless arrangements are made with studio staff in
advance. All other costumes are purchased cash and
carry.
Families may make prepayments toward choreography
and/or festival fees, or dance fees that are anticipated
later in the future. Payments will show as credits to
the account until actual invoices are produced.
in Families with company dancers are encouraged to set
up amortization payment schedules over a 10 or 12
month period based on projected dance expenses for
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Please stop by the Office and say HELLO
to Leona MacPherson! We are very
happy to WELCOME her to the
Administrative Staff!
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Descriptions of Class Styles
Offered at Enchainement
BALLET – We teach the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Syllabus. Beginner students are grouped by age. We offer a variety of
levels from Dance to Your Own Tune (3-4 year olds) to Adult Ballet. After completing one year of the RAD Ballet program,
students are eligible to participate in the ballet examination system. These exams are held at the studio in the spring.
TAP – We teach the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA) syllabus. Students are grouped together in beginner classes
by their age from My 1st Tap (3-4 years old) to Adult Tap. After completing one year of tap, students are eligible to participate
in the tap examination system.
JAZZ – This form of dance is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. Jazz
dance is influenced by the rhythms of the music. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet as it encourages
grace and balance. Classes are offer from My 1st Jazz (4-5 years old) to Adult Jazz.
JAZZ TECHNIQUE A must for competitive dancers and dancers who wish to maintain a high level of technical growth
throughout the year. You must also be registered in a Jazz and Ballet class in order to take Jazz Technique.
MODERN – This class explores Modern and Post – Modern/Contemporary dance techniques. Dancers will refine their
understanding and use of movement dynamics, three-dimensional shaping and movement integration. Time will also be spent
using the elements of dance to explore, invent and improvise. The development of individual style and artistic expression are
encouraged within a supportive and challenging learning environment. Classes are offered from Modern 1 (5-6 years old) to
Adult Modern. This year we have also added a Break Dancing class for dancers aged 10 & up!
DANCE CONDITIONING - The focus of this class is to improve flexibility, strength, alignment and movement-ease through
conditioning exercises designed specifically for dance. Students will explore Conditioning-with-Imagery mat work,
neuromuscular re-patterning exercises, dynamic alignment and extended deep stretching. This class serves as both cross
training for dancers and an excellent workout for those seeking a new way to effectively condition the body and mind.
HIP HOP – Specialty style of dance including popping, locking, stalls, street, funk and breaking. Classes start at My 1st Hip Hop
(4-6 years old) to Adult Hip Hop.
MUSICAL THEATRE – Musical Theatre is a form of theatre combining music, songs, spoken dialogue and dance. Ear & Rhythm
training, and correct vocal production will be the emphasis. Musical Theatre is mandatory for all students entering the Musical
Theatre categories in the PG Dance Festival. Classes begin at 4 years of age.
COMPANY – This class is for students that wish to pursue dance training. Students wishing to join must write a letter to Judy
expressing their interest and their assets. This class is for students wishing to compete, travel and perform at festivals and
dance-outs. It involves membership and parental support as well as fundraising.
DANCE CLASS LEVELS
There are many factors involved in your teacher’s recommendations for their dance class placement this fall.
While dancing in a level that is too easy may mean slower progress and boredom, dancing in a level that is too
difficult can have detrimental consequences. Here are just a few of the areas of consideration by your dance
instructor:
-TECHNICAL LEVEL: Being challenged with movements and goals that can be attained within the current season.
- PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH THE MOVEMENT VOCABULARY: Most dance forms have specific strength and stylistic
demands, though previous dance is an asset, there may be form-specific groundwork that needs to be laid.
-AGE AND MATURITY: Children want to fit in with their peer groups and need to have friends; also a dancer must be
physically mature enough to handle the class content.
-GROWTH SPURTS: Dancers who are in the midst of, or have recently undergone, a growth spurt may need some
extra time to develop the necessary strength needed in their torso and limbs to properly control their
movements.
WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR DANCE BAG:
Water bottle, Ice packs, Band Aids, Extra hair pins & elastics, High Energy Snack.
Please label all shoes with your first and last name.
2015-2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
EXAMINATION
INFORMATION
Every year, Judy Russell’s Enchainement Dance Centre
enters their Ballet and Tap students into graded exams. The
Ballet exams are executed following the Royal Academy of
Dance Ballet Program, and the Tap exams are in accordance
with the Canadian Dance Teachers Association Tap
Examination syllabus.
These exams are optional; however they do provide
students with a great indicator of dance progress and
improvement as well as provides goal-setting and a focus for
their dance year. It is wonderful for the students to complete
their exam to help culminate that year of learning and act as
a gateway towards their next year of Ballet and Tap training.
ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE BALLET EXAMS
Potential Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Candidates will be
posted in the office on Dec 1, 2015. Please check & initial your
child’s name & birth date. The pre requisite for an exam is the
student has completed 1 year of the grade, been recommended
by their teacher & attended the exam prep summer school or
made alternate arrangements for private or semi private
lessons. Please see an office staff member or your child’s
teacher if you are interested in participating in these exams.
These exams will be held in Spring 2016.
PRE PRIMARY THRU GRADE 8 – There will be few extra Sunday
practices leading up to the exam to ensure the students are
prepared for their exam.
VOCATIONAL GRADES (Intermediate Foundation – Advanced 2)
The 10 Exam Prep classes will start at the end of Dec or in early
January depending on the actual exam date. You must sign up
for these classes in order to do your exams.
CANADIAN DANCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
TAP EXAMS
Potential Canadian Dance Teachers Association Tap Candidates
will be posted in the office, please check to make sure your
name & birth date are correct. The pre requisite for an exam is
the student has completed 1 year of the Tap level and attended
the summer school exam classes. The tap exams are tentatively
scheduled for mid November. Registration deadline is Sept 11th .
The 10 week fall tap prep classes will start September 12th.
Times will be emailed to all exam candidates in early
September.
September 8th - First Day of Classes
October 10th – 12th -Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend
October 26th- October 31st – Parent Observation Week #1
October 31st – Regular Classes
November 11th - Closed for Remembrance Day
December 18th – 20th - Nutcracker
December 13th – January 3rd - Closed for X-mas Holidays
January 4th - First Day back after Christmas Holidays
February 8th - Closed for BC Family Day
March 12th – March 28th Closed for Spring Break & Easter
March 12th -18th PG Dance Festival @ Vanier Hall
April 17th - Performers North Annual Fundraiser Showcase
May 21st – 23rd - Closed for Victoria Day Weekend
June 24th – 26th- Year End Recital 2016
CLASS ATTIRE
BALLET: Tights, Bodysuit, Ballet Slippers, Hair in a bun – Please
see Diana in Dance N Things for each grade’s colour requirement.
JAZZ, MUSICAL THEATRE: Tight fitted dance wear (bodysuit,
capris, pants, tight tank top), Jazz shoes are mandatory, Hair off
the face in a ponytail.
TAP: Tight fitted dance wear (bodysuit, capris, pants, tight tank
top). Tap shoes. Hair off the face in a ponytail.
MODERN: Black Bodysuit, Black tights, pants, leggings or shorts,
bare feet, Hair off the face in a ponytail
HIP HOP: Comfortable top and pants- no jeans, hair off the face,
clean indoor running shoes
DANCE CONDITIONING: Bodysuit, Tight fitted shorts or pants. Bare
feet, Hair off the face, yoga mat.
10 WEEK CLASSES
These classes are designed for first time studio participants,
who are not sure which style will suit their child best or do
not wish to commit to a year long program. If Tap is part of
the Combo class that you sign up for then Tap shoes are
required and are available to be purchased in Dance N’
Things. Parent Observation weeks are held during the last
½ of class on weeks 5 and 10.
PRINCE GEORGE DANCE FESTIVAL
This year’s Prince George Dance Festival will be held March
12th-18th at Vanier Hall. It is a 7 day dance festival with
studios from all over BC participating. The Prince George
Dance Festival Package will be ready October 1st. All
students that are interested in competing in the festival at
Vanier Hall are encouraged to read the package and have
their entry forms returned to the office by October 25 th. If
you are new to the studio and/or new to competing in the
dance festival, please discuss with
your child’s teacher if your dancer is ready for this
experience,.
RECITAL 2016
June 24, 25, and 26, 2016 at Vanier Hall
The Ballet/Modern Recital will be held on June 24th and 25th, 2016 and the Stage Recital will
be held on June 25th and 26th, 2016. All Recitals are held at Vanier Hall. This event is a
culmination of year long training and preparation and is a spectacular event for all family
members and friends.
Recital tickets go on sale at the Studio Office in late May or early June.
Ballet and Stage recital costumes will be purchased with the Costume deposit money that
you paid at the beginning of the dance season. You will receive a package in June with your
costume. The recitals will be professionally recorded and DVDs will be available for
purchase starting late summer and through the fall.
Enchainement Dance Centre is proud to be the home of
PERFORMERS NORTH ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY…
This non-profit organization prides itself on promoting fine arts in our youth and the community and is
renowned for its astounding dance performances and dazzling competition pieces. For further information about
Performers North, please contact the PN Board of Directors through the President.
DANCE N' THINGS
Dance N’ Things has been serving Prince George and area
with dance supplies from our location in Judy Russell's
Enchainement Dance Centre since 1984. Our suppliers
include: Bodywrappers, Bloch, Bunheads, Capezio, Dasha
Designs, Mondor, Rubie’s, Russian Pointe SKS Novelty, and
Up The Creek Garment Company.
DANCE N' THINGS HOURS
Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 7:30
Friday 12:00-6:30
Saturday 9:00 - 2:30
An appointment is required for all Pointe shoe fittings.
Please call 250-563-2902 to make your appointment
STUDIO OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 7:30
Friday 12:00-6:30
Saturday 9:00 - 2:30
Closed Sundays and Holidays
CONTACT INFORMATION
judydance@shawcable.com
www.judyrusselldance.com
250-563-2902