Reigning Victory Dance Academy
October 2015
Parent Meeting Recap
Introduced Staff and parents introduced themselves and who their child is.
Everyone has filled out information packet and read Studio Policy booklet.
Felecia discussed:
- email and text messaging. Everyone is on the email list and have signed up for text messaging. One parent would like to be added to the email list and texting.
- Tuition was explained in detail. Billing date is the 15th; due date is the 1st of every month. Late charge is $10 if paid after the first. Payments can be made online or at the studio.
- Students must be in studio approved dance attire for class. Dance attire should be purchased form the studio-not outside retailer. Orders are placed weekly on Friday. Payment in fulfills required for all orders placed.
- Costume fee: We have decided to lower the costume fee. Please note the changes and pay by October 1st. Jr Academy $35.00; Sr. $40; Sr. Pointe $45
- Every dancer needs their own can of shoe spray $8.00.
Schedule change: Due to staffing shortage we will be changing the Jr and Sr Academy Class schedule slightly. A separate communication will be sent with the applicable changes and your class schedule will be viewable in you account. The changes will go into affect beginning the week of October 4th.
Jr Academy
Monday
7pm Ballet
8pm Lyrical
Wednesday
7-8 Improv/Character
8-9 Modern (NEW Starts Oct 7)
Saturday
10:00-11:00 BALLET (Pointe Dancers must attend anyone else who wants to attend must gain permission from Ms. Indya)
12:30-1:45 ACADEMY Class (NEW Oct 10)
1:45-2:45 Rehearsal Block 1 (Please check your individual schedules Monthly)
2:45-3:45 Rehearsal Block 2 (Please check your individual schedules Monthly)
Sr. Academy
Tuesday
7pm Ballet
8pm Lyrical
Wednesday
7-8 Improv/Character
8-9 Modern (NEW Starts Oct 7)
Saturday
10:00-11:00 BALLET (Pointe Dancers must attend anyone else who wants to attend must gain permission from Ms. Indya)
11:00-12:15 POINTE
12:30-1:45 ACADEMY Class (NEW Starts Oct 10)
1:45-2:45 Rehearsal Block 1 (Please check your individual schedules Monthly)
2:45-3:45 Rehearsal Block 2 (Please check your individual schedules Monthly)
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING
1. Performances are based on the dancer's knowledge of choreography, attendance, and up-to-date account status. Dancer's will have to audition for each performance. All dancer's may not be needed for every performance. It is in the best interest of the dancer to practice at home. Performances are not showcases. We expect each dancer to act accordingly to the professional standards set forth by RVDA. We will perform as Reigning Victory Dance Ensemble. Please help your child understand that they may get cut from a performance if the director feels they are not ready. They should keep practicing.
2. We will try to car pool as much as we can. We will always leave and return from the studio.
3. Parents may be required to drop students off.
4. Some events will require purchase of event ticket because we are performing as part of the entertainment for private events. You will be notified of fees. In that case you may choose to drop your child off and pick them back up. Children will always be accompanied by at least two members of the RVDS staff.
5. Dancers will be dismissed as a group during performances. Dancers are only allowed to leave at the directors discretion during some performances.
6. We are called on to dance at several events monthly. Some events are very last minute. That is the nature of this business sometimes. We will do our best to provide as much information as we can in a timely manner. We may not know full details upfront. Please be open for changes. Some events are cancelled after they have been arranged due to conflict of interest.
Dance Ensemble Booked Performances Coming Up
Fayette Family Church (Open to the public)
Arrival Time 9:00am
Dancers are expected to stay for the entire service. Please let people you invite know that this is a church service and we ask that no one leave before the service has dismissed. If you/dancer have a conflict that will not allow them to stay the entire time, they will not be able to dance.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Holiday Showcase
Arrival Time 6:30pm
Show time 7:30pm
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Stevenson High School Auditorium (TICKETED EVENT EVERYONE MUST PURCHASE A TICKET IF THEY WANT TO ATTEND)
Misty Copeland Ballet Presentation
Rehearsal Dates:
Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30
Feb. 6
*More rehearsal dates will be added
*This is a fundraiser in conjunction with the DeKalb Elementary and High Schools of the Arts
Rehearsal Dates: Please log in to your account weekly to see your schedule for Saturday rehearsals.
All Access
Parent Account Login
Website Parent's Corner Password
RVDS382
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Junior Academy
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Senior Academy
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IPhone App Coming Soon
Dancer's Corner Page and Parents Corner Page
Password: excellence
This is where we will post things specifically for them. It will be interactive. They should let us know about their accomplishments and milestones so that we may fully support them. We want this to be a place where your child creates memories and where they can receive extra encouragement. We will have an honor roll list at the end of every term. Those on the list will be rewarded. Those who do not make the list will be acknowledge as well in some way. Please make sure we get a copy of your child's report card.
Parent's Corner Page Password RVDS382
Dress Code Updates
Hair must be in a bun
Turquoise Leotard
Tights
Ballet shoes
Lyrical:Junior
Hair must be in a bun
Turquoise Leotard
Tights
No shoes
Ballet: Senior
Hair must be in a Bun
Royal Leotard
Ballet Shoes
Modern/Jazz: Junior and Senior
Turquoise Leotard
Tights
No Shoes
Shorts and Jazz pants may be worn at the teacher's discretion. Tee shirts/warm-ups should be removed after 10 minutes
Please pick up a copy of the updated dress code for additional items needed.
Fundraisers
September 20, 2015 at RVDS
11am-4pm
The Yard Sale was a success! We look forward to having another one soon...collectively we made $320. The dancers had a great time together. They were also great at selling their items!!! We hope for more participation at our next Yard Sale!!! If you don't have yard sale items, please find other ways to participate!!!
Fall Festival at RVDS Tentative
October 25, 2015
2:00pm-6:00pm
We are inviting the community out for our Fall Festival.
We are looking for vendors, activities, games, food, entertainment. Parents are invited to volunteer.
Hip Hop Fridays with Ms. Indya
$5.00 Only!!!
We are looking for more participation. The dancers will be performing in the December Showcase! They must know the choreography.
Our Partners
Check them out!!! RVDS operates the arts sector of the curriculum.