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Dance Project: the School at City Arts

Dance Project is contracted through City Arts to provide an all encompassing dance program for the Greensboro residents. Dance Project, Inc. is a non-profit organization with three activities: The school, a statewide festival, and a professional dance company. The dance school provides comprehensive training for people of all ages and skill levels in a nurturing atmosphere that fosters growth, a healthy lifestyle, self-esteem and artistry. All of our teachers are college-educated professionals with prior teaching experience.

Training Philosophy

We focus on teaching and training the whole dancer in a non-competitive environment where dancing is fun and rewarding. Our students learn an awareness of how the body works and how movement can be used expressively. We teach the fundamentals and details of each technique we offer, yet allow for individual exploration and discovery. We love what we do, and strive to instill a similar passion within our students.

Information Exchange

In an effort to be "green," we utilize electronic mailings to disburse information. Please add danceprojecttheschool@gmail.com ensure you will receive our messages. Please take time to carefully review emails from the School Director as very important information is communicated in that fashion. If you believe you are not receiving our emails, please contact the School Director 336-373-2727 or click on the "Join our mailing list" button on our website.

Additional Activities

To encourage community in our dance school, we offer a multitude of opportunities for students and parents alike to get a feel of what we offer, who we are, and chances to make friends with other people who share your love of dance! These offerings include: parent observation (different instructors apply this in their own unique ways), trial classes (youth only), bring a friend week (3x a year/1x per semester), dance parties, and spirit nights. Stay in touch with these opportunities on our webpage calendar.

Class placement

Recommended age and varying levels form class placements. As a general rule, please register for classes within your age group. If you have had at least two semesters of a class you may contact the School Director to request permission to move into the next level. We are happy to offer a trial class to determine class placement, please call the office 336-373-2727 to request a trial placement class.

Registration

All Dance Project students must complete a registration form and sign our liability waiver prior to dancing with us. For youth student, this process must be completed for each semester. Adults only need to go through this process once, unless your information changes. You may fulfill this process online at the Dance Project website (www.danceproject.org) or via paper copy either in the office or with the instructor prior to class.

Registration fees apply with youth students. The youth student's place in class will not be reserved until registration fees have been paid.

With permission of the School Director, youth students may join after the semester has begun and a monthly pro-rated charge will apply.

Adult students are welcome to drop in at any point during the semester.

Youth Tuition/Refunds/Withdrawals

Tuition may be paid in full at the time of registration or in monthly installments. Monthly installments must be paid by the first class of the month, no later than the 10^th or a late fee of $5 will apply. Once a payment is late (past the 10^th of the month), the client will be issued a statement. If payment is not resolved within 10 days of the statement date and the client has not communicated, the student will not be allowed to take class. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact the School Director at 336-373-2727 or via email at danceprojecttheschool@gmail.com. Payments may be made by personal check or cash only. Due to bank fees, a $25 charge will apply for all returned checks.

Refunds will not be made after the first week of classes unless extenuating circumstances apply. These decisions are at the discretion of the school director. . If you need to withdraw from the program during the semester please contact the office as soon as possible. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, you will still be responsible for the full balance of the semester, regardless of the withdrawal date.

Youth Scholarships

Scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance. Scholarship applications must be completed before the semester begins. Scholarships are good for one semester. All scholarship recipients must reapply every semester. Please contact the School Director for upcoming deadlines.

Work Study

We offer opportunities for older youth (13+) and adult students to participate in work-study when it is advantageous to both parties. Please submit a letter of interest, a letter of recommendation, and your availability to danceprojecttheschool@gmail.com to be considered for this opportunity. Participants must have participated in our program at least 1 year to be considered for this opportunity. Interest submissions will be considered on a per semester basis.

Internships

Dance Project always enjoys having interns on board. Internships are only for adults, but may run at any time the organization is in need of an intern. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to danceprojecttheschool@gmail.com to apply.

Adult Class Payments

For adult students, we offer drop in rates and 10 class cards, which are good for 12 weeks from time of purchase. Class cards are transferable between classes. We offer rates for students, professionals (earning a living as a dance artist), and non-students.

Missed Classes/Weather closings

With permission of the School Director, youth students may make-up missed classes by attending another appropriately leveled class.

Dance Project: the School at City Arts does not follow the Guilford County school closings. In the case of inclement weather, please check announcements on our website for closing information or call 336-373-2727. Any changes will be posted by 9:30 am. In the case of weather closings, make up classes will be scheduled.

Low Enrollment: Class Cancellations & Consolidations

Dance Project: the School at City Arts has the right to cancel or combine any class with fewer than 4 students enrolled.

General Dance Practices

Please never walk outside in your dance shoes! This destroys the shoes as well as dirties the studios. Good etiquette for the classroom is to arrive promptly, enter the room when invited and stretch until instructed otherwise. All outside business (snacks, phone calls, bathroom visits, hair, dressing, etc.) should be taken care of in advance of the start time of dance class. Entering and exiting the classroom while class is in session is only allowed with teacher permission.

Class Behavior

All students are expected to be prompt, properly dressed, and respectful of their fellow classmates and instructor. At the Dance Project, we work hard to cultivate a friendly and safe learning environment, where students feel comfortable to explore movement creatively. In order to protect this environment, disruptive and disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. Students displaying continual negative behavior may be asked to sit out, leave class, and in extreme circumstances may be removed from the class. Please help us protect our friendly environment by encouraging proper dance class etiquette!

Please make sure your child arrives prepared promptly for class. Young students often need a bathroom visit and snack prior to class. Children should arrive in class ready to begin. Tardiness is disruptive to both the other students and the instructor. If a student is 10 or more minutes late to class, the instructor may ask the student to observe instead of participate for both safety reasons and to avoid unnecessary class disruption.

Dancing requires regular practice to improve and consequently good attendance is necessary and expected of all of our regularly enrolled students. In order to have a good classroom environment is it important for all students to be in attendance as often as possible for the entire group to progress. In the case of necessary absence, please contact the office so we may let the instructor know.

Dress Code

Dance Project: the School at City Arts does not have a strict dress code. However, we expect students to wear dance attire and not street clothes. Please see recommendations below:

Youth:

• Dancing with Tots: comfortable movement clothes, no shoes
• Creative Movement I: comfortable movement clothes, leotard (any color), footless tight, no shoes needed
• Creative Movement II: comfortable movement clothes, leotard (any color), footless tight, no shoes needed
• Pre Ballet: Female: leotard (any color), tights or leggings, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes, hair neatly out of face; Male: Fitted shirt and leggings, black ballet shoes
• Ballet I & II: Female: leotard (any color), tights or leggings, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes, hair neatly out of face; Male: Fitted shirt and leggings, black ballet shoes
• Ballet II/Pointe: Female: leotard (any color), tights or leggings, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes, hair neatly out of face; Males: Fitted shirt and leggings, black ballet shoes
• Jazz I & II: Female: leotard (any color), fitted pants (jazz or yoga), jazz shoes (oxfords or jazz sneakers); Males: Fitted shirt and pants, jazz shoes (oxfords or jazz sneakers)
• Tap I & II: Female: leotard (any color), fitted pants (jazz or yoga), tap shoes; Males: Fitted shirt and pants, tap shoes
• Modern I & II: Female: leotard (any color), fitted pants (jazz or yoga), long sleeve shirt, no shoes; Males: Fitted shirt and pants, long sleeve shirt, no shoes

Adult:

• Beginning Ballet: comfortable fitted movement clothes, i.e.: fitted tank, jazz pants, leotard and tights (optional), and ballet shoes (any color)
• Intermediate & Advanced Ballet: comfortable fitted movement clothes, i.e.: fitted tank, jazz pants, leotard and tights (optional), and ballet shoes (any color)
• Modern: comfortable fitted movement clothes, i.e.: fitted tank, jazz pants, leotard and tights (optional), and no shoes
• Jazz: comfortable fitted movement clothes, i.e.: fitted tank, jazz pants, leotard and tights (optional), and jazz shoes
• Hip Hop: comfortable fitted movement clothes, i.e.: fitted tank, jazz pants, leotard and tights (optional), and jazz shoes or sneakers
• Dance Exercise Classes (Zumba, Dancercise, Cardio Hip Hop): comfortable athletic clothing and tennis shoes or jazz sneakers. Make sure to bring a towel and water bottle.

Performance Policies

We communicate important performance information via email, please read all emails carefully. It is important for us to know when to expect students in rehearsals and at performances so that we can properly prepare. Please communicate your availability as quickly as possible to the instructor.

Always arrive promptly at your call time, a minimum of 30 minutes prior to performance. If you need assistance with hair, costume, etc. please pre-arrange help with your instructor. Always come prepared with the necessary items (costume pieces, tights, shoes, hair brush, hair spray, hair pins, etc.).

If for any reason, your student will be unable to participate, please give us notice immediately. This helps us to adjust for the children that are performing to provide them with a pleasant experience.

What to do when your young student is scared or suffering from Separation Anxiety?

If your child cries or demonstrates anxiety prior to class, you could try some different techniques to help the situation. To begin, try to bring the student early to class so they have more time to acclimate to their surroundings. If your child is scared, perhaps a security item such as a favorite toy or blanket could journey into the dance classroom with the student and be placed by the mirror for a feeling of safety. Perhaps a pep talk with the promise of a reward (i.e. visit to the park, library, etc.) for success will help. Avoid allowing the child to dictate how the situation will be resolved, talk to the instructor to come to an agreement for how to handle your particular situation. Please do not be discouraged if your child experiences difficulty in joining in class, this is very normal and we are here to help!

General Building Safety Rules

Please remember to keep the hallways and stairwells clear of obstructions. Running up/down the stairs and hanging on railings is strictly not allowed in this building. All children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Food and drinks are not allowed in the studios, water is the only beverage allowed in the studio. Water bottles are encouraged!

Emergency Procedures

While safety emergencies are very rare in the Cultural Center, we feel it is important to be prepared to handle each situation safely and efficiently. In the event of an emergency, we will follow the procedures below:

In the event of a necessary building evacuation, instructors will guide students to the Cultural Arts Center evacuation assembly area, the Elm Street side of Center City Park. Students will remain with their instructors until either a parent or guardian comes to get the student from the evacuation area, or will take the students back into the studio if an all clear signal is given and re-entry to the building is granted.

When notified of dangerous weather (tornados, severe thunder storm, winds, etc.) or chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants, instructors will take students to the building designated safety areas. There are designated safe areas on the 1^st floor of the Cultural Center: the hallway by the pottery studios, the hallway by the Greensboro Community Television, and the Drama Studio (Rm 108). Students will remain with their instructors until an all clear signal is given, at which time instructors may release students to their parent/guardian(s) or may take students back to the studio.

In the event of a lock-down (impending violent situation), instructors will either lead students quickly to a designated safe area or wait under lock down in the studio. After the all clear signal is given, students may be picked up at their studio.

In the event of an emergency, please remain calm and wait to meet your student until after the all clear signal is given, at which time, the easiest place to get your student is in the studio where they are usually having class. Please do not take your student and leave without first notifying the instructor!

In the event of a classroom illness or accident, parent/guardian(s) will be notified immediately by telephone if they are not already in the building. In the situation that a parent/guardian is not accessible at the time of an illness or injury, the instructor and School Director along with the building security and building manager will make choices about how to best handle the situation.