Enchainement Dance Centre 2014 - Judy Russell`s Enchaînement

****FIRST DAY OF FALL CLASSES IS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND****
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
Hello, I am so excited to start another terrific year at
Enchainement Dance Center! As per every year there
are ups and downs, comings and goings, new and old
but definitely never boring, moments in studio life.
This year we have said so long to many young people
who are going off to broaden their horizons in their
chosen paths. I truly hope that they will all be home
again to share their new found knowledge with all
who will listen.
On behalf of my staff I am thrilled to announce our
new ballet teacher Kelsey Mann! Welcome to Kelsey
and her lovely young family as they begin their new
life in Prince George. Micaele Johnson, Emily Parsons
and Jacquie Page are also adding their diverse talents
and wonderful energy to the teaching team. I am sad
but happy for Jennifer Johnson as she takes an
exciting year off of teaching to travel to faraway
places (Go Jenn)! You also may notice that Anna and
Nicole are adding to the tiny collection of Russell
sprouts! Bill and I might be a little busy by the end of
this year trying to keep up to the wonderful
grandchildren!
Our quality teaching staff and dedicated
administration staff are primed and ready to go! EDC
is committed to providing excellence in performing
arts training for all students who walk through our
door! Welcome to the 2014 – 2015 EDC season!
Remember being hard working and dedicated to your
chosen passions and past times is an inspiring and
satisfying way to life your life!
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
Kelsey Mann - ARAD TC - Ballet
Catherine McCarthy - Musical Theatre Diploma Sheridan College – Musical Theatre
Anna Russell - Performing Arts Diploma - Canadian
College of Performing Arts, Victoria (On Leave)
Nicole Russell- ARAD – Ballet, Jazz, Jumps, Tricks &
Turns
Shelby Meaney - Performing Arts Diploma from
Randolph College for the Performing Arts - Ballet,
Musical Theatre, Company, Jazz, Hip Hop
Micaele Johnson – Performing Arts Diploma - Canadian
College of Performing Arts, Victoria - Tap
Emily Parsons– Hip Hop
Eileen Barrientos – Flamenco
Maizie Bernard– Acro
Tania Jakubowski - Acro
Laura Heagy – Burlesque Fit
Jacquelyn Page – Highland
STAFF TEACHERS:
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Stage, Modern
Karissa Polsom
Melissa McCracken
Jennifer Johnson (On Leave)
Tristan Ghostkeeper (On Leave)
Amber Downie-Back (On Leave)
Maggie Trepanier
Ashley Burmaster
Courtney Hatley
Kennedy Heitman
Jenna Magrath
Kate McGowan
OFFICE STAFF
Heather McGowan, Diana McKellar, Barb Parker
Anna Russell, Nicole Russell, Susan Von Alkier
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 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 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 on the first day 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
We have Parent Observation Weeks every other month, on
average every 9 weeks. 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 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
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 room. 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 $40.00 +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 LOT
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.
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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.
If you choose not to provide a method of
preauthorized payment, you are required to pay 1st
and Last Months’ fees upon registration.
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. You are
responsible for the cost of the actual number of
weeks danced before withdrawal regardless of the
monthly fee schedule. 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 2015, unless withdrawal is
processed by March 1, 2015.
Ballet and Stage costume fees of $80.00 + GST are due
upon registration. They are 100% non - refundable
after March 1, 2015. All costumes will be handed out
in June.
A $20.00 processing fee will be deducted from costume
fees, if withdrawal takes place before the completion
3 months of dance.
Classes may be combined during the final months of
the year to accommodate recital preparation.
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the entire year. Appointments with the business office
will facilitate the payment-setting process.
MODE OF PAYMENT
CASH is always welcome for payment. Please make
sure you receive a receipt at the time payment is made.
EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) is a preferred method
of payment. Payments are processed directly from
clients’ bank accounts on the 1st and/or the 15th of the
month, based on client preference.
CREDIT CARDS, including Visa, Mastercard and
American Express are also accepted. Families are
encouraged to provide credit card information to be
kept on file at the studio for automatic payment
processing on a monthly basis, or as expenses are
invoiced. Automatic credit card payments may be
scheduled for any particular day of the month.
CHEQUES are also welcome for payment. Postdated
cheques may be provided for a regular payment
schedule.
Those families who do not opt for some sort of
automatic monthly process for dance fees are
of required to pay the first and last month’s fee for that
dance season upon registering, or before classes
begin if approved by studio 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 Creative (3 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 (3.5 years old) to Adult Tap. After completing one year of tap, students are eligible to participate
in the tap examination system.
JAZZ – We have an excellent Jazz program that has expanded over the years. We offer beginner classes from My 1st Jazz
(Ages 4-5) 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.
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.
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 5 years of age.
STAGE - this class explores script reading and performing, poetry, and some prose. Participants will also have a chance to
work on character development and improvisation skills through theatre games. Singing and movement will be a part of this
class as well but to a lesser degree than Musical theatre. A focus will be placed on developing good vocal projection.
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.
2014-2015 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, 2014. 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 2015.
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 13th.
The 8 week fall tap prep classes will start September 20th.
Times will be emailed to all exam candidates in early
September.
September 2nd - First Day of Classes
October 11th – 13th -Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend
October 31st - Closed at 4:30 for Halloween
November 11th - Closed for Remembrance Day
December 12th – 21st - Christmas Carol
December 15th – January 4th - Closed for X-mas Holidays
January 5th - First Day back after Christmas Holidays
February 9th - Closed for BC Family Day
Feb 14th – March 1st - Closed for Spring Break
March 2nd - First Day Back after Spring Break
April 2nd – 6th - Prince George Dance Festival @ Vanier Hall
April 3rd – 6th - Easter Holiday – Studio Closed
April 19th - Performers North Annual Fundraiser Showcase
May 16th – 18th - Closed for Victoria Day Weekend
June 19th – 21st - Year End Recital 2015
CLASS ATTIRE
BALLET: Tights, Bodysuit, Ballet Slippers, Hair in a bun – Please
see Diana in Dance N Things for each grades colour requirement.
JAZZ, MUSICAL THEATRE, TAP, STAGE: Tight fitted dance wear
(bodysuit, capris, pants, tight tank top), Jazz/Tap shoes, Hair off of
face in a ponytail
MODERN: Black Bodysuit, Black tights, pants or leggings, bare feet,
Hair off of face in a ponytail
HIP HOP: Comfortable top and pants- no jeans, hair off of face,
clean indoor running shoes
DANCE CONDITIONING: Bodysuit, Tight fitted shorts or pants, Bare
feet, Hair off of face, yoga mat
10 WEEK CLASSES
These classes are designed for 3-6 year old, first time studio
participants, who are not sure which style will suit their
child best or do not wish to commit to a yearlong 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.
PRINCE GEORGE DANCE FESTIVAL
This year’s Prince George Dance Festival will be held April
2nd – 6th at Vanier Hall. It is a 4 day dance festival with
studios from all over BC participating. The Prince George
Dance Festival Package will be ready September 20th. All
students that are interested in competing in the festival at
Vanier Hall during Easter Weekend are encouraged to read
the package and have their entry forms returned to the
office by October 25th. 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 2015
We are pleased to announce the upcoming recital dates for our Year End
Ballet and Stage Recitals.
The Ballet/Modern Recital will be held on June 19th and 20th, 2015 and the Stage Recitals
will be held on June 20th and 21st, 2015. 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, Russian Pointe, Bunheads,
Capezio, Dasha Designs, Leo’s, Mondor, Rubie’s, SKS Novelty,
Up The Creek Garment Company and also giftware by Russ.
DANCE N' THINGS HOURS
Monday - Friday 11:30 - 6:30
Saturday 9:00 - 2:00
An appointment is required for all Pointe shoe fittings.
Please call 250-563-2902 or email Diana at
dancenthings@shawcable.com to make your appointment
STUDIO OFFICE HOURS
3540 Opie Crescent
Prince George B.C. V2N 2P9
Monday - Friday 11:30 - 6:30
Saturday 9:00 - 2:00
Closed Sundays and Holidays
CONTACT INFORMATION
judydance@shawcable.com
www.judyrusselldance.com
250-563-2902