Dance Class News
The 8th Count Dance Center
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Dear Parents,
We cannot believe that it is December! The dates and calendar are all updated below and on the website.
Also below is information about our Christmas performance and more! The competition team is doing a pepperoni roll fundraiser. All rolls ordered through Ms. Bessie will benefit the whole team. We welcome your support!
Have a great week, the T8C Team
HIP HOP I CUTIES!
Congrats to Lindsey Rabatin, winner of spirit wear for Socktober! We collected 44 pair!
Home for the Holidays
Costumes for the Christmas performance are below!
All outfits will need tights and black bottoms with exception of the pajamas (booty shorts) and cloggers (performance capris). Hair is to be pulled back in a neat and clean way. We encourage Santa hats etc. Please put on some stage makeup as well.
**USE WHAT YOU HAVE. JUST USE THESE AS A GUIDELINE FOR COLOR ETC. UNLESS IT'S A FESTIVE TOP, PLEASE LIMIT THE WRITING ON THE SHIRTS (LIKE NIKE, UNDER ARMOUR ETC).
Jr Ballet - White T-shirt
Jr Tap- Grey Shirt
Level 1 Ballet - pajamas
Level 1 Jazz- Green Shirt
Level 1 Lyrical- Red Shirt
Level 2 Lyrical- Red Shirt
Hip Hop 1- Red Shirt
Hip Hop 2- Green Shirt/Santa hat
Hip Hop 3- Red Shirt /Santa Hat
Jr Clog - Red Shirt/ Reindeer Antlers
WHC kids - Festive Shirt / Elf hats
WHC Adults - Ugly sweaters
Tiny Tots - White Shirt (please bring to Ms. Bessie by Dec 10)
Dancers are to arrive between 5:30-5:45, doors open at 6:00pm! Cost is $5 at the door. 3 and under free.
FUNDANCE AND WORKSHOP FUN WITH MISS KATIE!
MISS KATIE'S TUESDAY NIGHT CLOG!
UPCOMING DATES:
~ DEC 10-15 Holiday Spirit/Party Week (bring a treat to class)
~ DEC 20 "Home for the Holidays" Christmas Performance @ 6:30pm
~ DEC 24-JAN 1 Christmas Break
~ JAN 14-19 Parent Observation Week
~ FEB 5 Tangled Rehearsal (TBD)
~ FEB 6 Tangled Winter Ballet 6:30pm
~ FEB 7-12 Valentine Exchange Week
~ FEB 25-MAR 2 Parent Observation Week
DANCER'S OF THE MONTH
FOR MS. BESSIE'S BIRTHDAY SHE HAD A FUN PRINCE/PRINCESS THEMED DANCE CLASS WITH HER TINY TOTS!
Ballet Theater Company - SEE MISS EMILY FOR SCHEDULE
Policies 2018-2019
- Tuition is based on the entire year, but for your convenience is broke into monthly payments. Full payment for all monthly classed is due the 1st class of each month ($15 late fee assessed after the 10th). You may pay the tuition in full for the dance season or pay monthly.
- Tuition, registration fees, costume payments, competition fees, and performance tickets are non-refundable (if tuition was paid for the full year in advance, reimbursement for discontinued classes when notified in advance).
- You are charged for all classes registered for, not just the ones attended. If discontinuing classes all together, please speak with the office first. If a problem cannot be remedied, you must fill out a withdrawal form. An adult, not a minor must fill out the form. Leaving a message is not a form of withdrawal.
- All students pay a $15 registration fee at the time of registration (August/September). $25 per family.
- Monthly dance newsletters will be emailed throughout the dance season. The informative dance letters will keep you up to date on important dates, times, what's going on in the studio, tuition reminders, costume payments, recital information, holiday breaks, make-up classes, fundraisers, extra practices, parades/festivals/competitions etc. Other emails and calls may be made throughout the month. It is your responsibility to make sure we have the proper phone number and email.
- Regular attendance is important to keep up with dance. When an absence occurs, make up classes are not available. Your tuition is for 4 weeks in a month. Sometimes there are 5 weeks, your bonus. These extra days built into the schedule are sometimes used for snow days (depends on your class day). If a class needs made up, the instructor will choose the date and inform you.
- There is no "credit" given for missed classes and no refunds for partial months. Tuition is still expected in full.
- The 8th Count is not responsible for student property. Any student destroying or damaging The 8th Count Dance Center or other people's property at The 8th Count Dance Center will promptly be dismissed.
- The 8th Count Dance Center has a dress code. Please follow all dress codes!!
- All students' belongings must be kept neat. Please do not leave coats, boots, shoes, bags, food wrappers etc. lying around.
- The 8th Count Dance Center puts on a yearly recital. Recital is optional but rehearsal is mandatory for any one who wants to participate in recital. All balances must be paid in full before recital. Look for costume deposit dates in the newsletter.
- If your child is attending any class other than Tiny Tots, they need to attend alone. This policy will be at the discretion of the instructor. You will be allowed to visit during the scheduled parent observation weeks.
- Staff and parents of The 8th Count Dance Center might take pictures or video during the year of students. These pictures are used in promotional articles, ads, website, studio Facebook page and throughout the studio. If you wish for your child's photo NOT to be used, you must submit it in writing. Note - your students name will not be posted with picture.
- Encourage all students to wait inside the studio until a designated person picks them up. We can't always watch outside the building and can't be responsible. It is important that all students get home safely.
- Older students who are permitted (by parents) to go next door for food should wear cover-ups over dance clothes. Do not wear dance shoes on the sidewalk (or go barefoot). If leaving the studio during a break, students should get permission from his/her parent. Parents should discuss age, boundaries, and the buddy system if students are allowed to leave the studio. Teachers and staff are not responsible once a dancer leaves the studio.
- Students are not permitted to bring any drink other than water into classrooms. No food, candy, or gum on the dance floor. Students need to get in the habit of using the restroom before and after class.
- All students should be responsible for cleaning up after themselves. All food should stay upstairs in the waiting area and be cleaned up after consumption.
- Students with private dance lessons need to give a 24-hour notice of anticipated absence. Without official notice, full tuition will be charged for that day.
- The 8th Count Dance Center will continue charging tuition and will place costume order unless office has prior written notice of un-enrollment . This must be turned into the office manager.
- Company dancers understand that a separate contract is required.
Dress Code
Miss Katie
Intro to Intermediate Clogging
Intermediate Clogging (WHC Kids)
Intermediate Plus Clogging (WHC Kids)
Adult Clogging (WHC)
Beginner Plus Adult Clogging
Miss Bessie
Tiny Tots
Office Tuesday & Thursday
Miss Emily
Junior Ballet
Junior Tap
Level I Ballet
Level I Jazz
Lyrical I
Competition Lyrical
Tuesday:
Competition Clog
Beginner Clog
Hip Hop I
Hip Hop II
Hip Hop III
Competition Clog
Wednesday:
Ballet Theater
Thursday:
Competition Jazz
Production Lyrical
Production Jazz
Technique
Friday:
Advanced Acro
Beginner Acro
Intermediate Acro
Saturday:
Floor Barre
Open Acro
Contact Us:
Email: the8thcount@yahoo.com
Website: www.the8thcount.com
Location: 8015 b State St, Garrettsville, OH, United States
Phone: 330-527-0358
Facebook: facebook.com/the8thcount
Twitter: @the8thcount