Q: Should I enroll my 4 year old in Creative Movement or Intro.
to Ballet?
or
What is the difference between Creative Movement and Intro. to Ballet?
A: Creative Movement and Intro. to Ballet are both designed to
introduce pre-school children to the world of dance and movement.
The creative movement class is a 30-minute class designed for 3
and 4 year olds. The Intro. to Ballet class is a 45-minute class
designed for 4 and 5 year olds. Both classes focus on learning through
creative activity and exercise and the use of the imagination. The
Intro. to Ballet class is a longer class and requires that the student
have a longer attention span than in the Creative Movement class.
Students in this class will also learn additional ballet movements
and terms and will work for a longer period of time per class at
the ballet barre than students in the Creative Movement class. If
your child is 4 and has been in a structured learning environment
previously or has a good attention span, we recommend enrolling
him or her in the Intro. to Ballet class.
Q: My child won’t be 3 until ________. Can I enroll
him or her now?
A: Students must be 3 years old by October 31 in order to enroll
in the current dance year. If your child will turn 3 after that
date we will not be able to register him or her for classes until
our summer session or the next fall session. Our classes are designed
to run similarly to the school year. Students enroll in September
and continue in class through June. Students must be the appropriate
age by October 31 so that students age and learn together through
the year.
Q: May parents observe classes? Is it ok if I leave while my child
is in class?
A: The answer to both questions is yes. Both of our dance studios
feature large observation windows so that parents can observe classes
at any time. Our only request is that parents and other guests not
attempt to communicate with (or correct) their child through the
observation windows during class. Parents may leave to run errands
while children are in class. Parents must return to the studio prior
to the end of class as students may not wait alone in the waiting
room due to safety concerns.
Q: Why can't my 3 (4, or 5) year-old take multiple classes
per week?
A: Multiple classes are not necessary or recommended for students
under the age of 5. Classes for these ages emphasize the development
of creativity, imagination and socialization skills. Students also
work on their ability to wait for their turn, follow directions
and pay attention. While the learning environment is fun, upbeat
and positive, we do not feel children younger than 5 should be enrolled
in multiple dance classes per week. It is our belief that one class
per week accomplishes the goal of the class at these ages and that
students at this young age will experience "burn-out"
if enrolled in more than one dance class per week.
Q: Is it ok to wear tutus or skirts to dance class?
A: Tutus are not allowed in dance class as they can be distracting
both for the student wearing the tutu and for other students in
the class. Tutus are a form of costume and are not made to be worn
during classes. Students ages 3-6 may wear skirts over a leotard
so long as the skirt does not distract the student, i.e. playing
with it, pulling it up and down, etc. Please see our "Required
Class Attire" list for more information regarding our dress
code policy.
Q: What if my child doesn't like the class?
A: Once your registration form and payment have been received, your
child's space in a class is reserved for the entire dance year (September
through June). Due to the limited number of spaces available in
each class, and the fact that some interested students may be turned
away if a particular class is full, refunds will not be offered
if a student decides not to continue a class. Although we encourage
students to participate for the entire dance year, we do understand
that circumstances change and that not all students are going to
want to complete the dance year. If you decide to withdraw your
child from class, you must give 30 days written notice from the
1st of the month to terminate the auto-pay credit card/debit card
service. If you withdraw from a class in the middle of the month
without giving notice by the 1st of the month, you will be required
to pay the following month’s tuition. Please see the “Automated
Credit Card/Debit Card Payment Form” for details.
Q: Where can I buy dance shoes and attire?
A: We are pleased to announce that we sell Revolution dance shoes
and dancewear. Our prices are competitive and our products are high
quality. We encourage you to purchase your dance shoes through VDC
so that your child has the shoes that are required for his or her
class. If your child has a narrow or wide foot or is in a more advanced
level, we will happily offer recommendations as to local dance supply
stores. If you prefer to purchase your dance shoes and dancewear
outside of VDC, we encourage you to refer to the “Required
Class Attire” list and speak with a VDC staff member regarding
the specific requirements for that class.
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