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East Coast Performing Arts
Welcome Packet Owner & Director:
Cara Lundquist
220 Springview Commerce Dr. Unit #170
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 774-0555
www.eastcoastperformingarts.com
Find Us on: Facebook or Instagram
Dance & Tumble Classes for ages 3 to adult: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz/Musical Theater, Contemporary/Lyrical, Tumble/Acro, Silks & Lyra, Tap,
Hip-Hop, Competitive Dance Team, Private Lessons.
Broadway Baby Program ages 3 to 5, Mommy & Me Class, Adult Yoga, Body Works, plus abs!
Welcome to:
East Coast Performing ArtsThank you for choosing ECPA for your dance education!
We hope your family enjoys their experience with our team of teachers and their passion for the art of
creative movement.
1. Information on our NEW LOCATION!
2. 2017-2018 Fall Class Schedule
3. Class Prices, Registration Fees & Discounts
4. Meet The Faculty
5. 2017-2018 East Coast Performing Arts “Dance School Calendar”
6. Information Regarding our Calendar’s Special Events & Teacher Wish List Info.
7. Rules at ECPA
8. Concessions & Apparel for Sale.
9. Competitive Dance Team Information for students who want to increase their
education in the arts.
10. Description of our classes, Broadway Baby Program & New Classes we offer.
11. Birthday Party Information
12. Registration Form
13. Policies and Procedures
2017-2018 East Coast Performing Arts
Our NEW LOCATION coming this September 2017!!
More Information can be found on our website: www.eastcoastperformingarts.com
East Coast Performing Arts will be moving locations after summer classes this year! We are super
excited to be in Debary at a brand new facility! We will have 4 large dance rooms and a few NEW
teachers being added to our staff! It will be an exciting change for all the dancers and parents! The
convenience of a single floor location and all rooms being located under the same roof with viewing
windows for all rooms to watch our little dancers at any time!
Please look for emails, catch us on Facebook or Instagram for more information regarding our Red
Ribbon Event of our NEW location!
This location is all brand new, one level, with 4
large studio spaces!
Meet our staff at the “Red Ribbon Event”
Sign –Up for Fall classes!
Check out our NEW 2017-2018 Fall Schedule
online NOW!
You can reserve your spot in classes today!
Spaces do fill up fast so don’t be late!
New Family Discounts!
Adding New Classes: Mommy & Me,
additional Silk/Lyra classes, Drop in Yoga &
Body Works plus abs for Adults!
August 14th 2016-
June 3rd 2018
EAST COAST PERFORMING ARTS
Fall Schedule 2017-2018
386-774-0555
Debary, FL
Monday Broadway Babies
4:30-6:00 Co. Ballet Level 2 4:30-5:30
Ballet,Tap & Tumble
Ages 4-6 4:30-6:00 Co. Ballet Level 3
6:00-7:00 Co. Mini Ballet 5:00-6:00 Co. Mini/Pt. Tap 6:00-7:30 Co. Ballet Level 4
7:00-7:45 Mini Large 5:30-6:30 Tumble Ages 3-5 6:00-7:30 Co. 3 Leaps/Turns 7:30-9:00 Co. Ballet Level 5
7:45-8:30 Beg/Int. Pointe 7:30-8:30 Beg Tap 10 & Older 9:00-9:45 Int/Adv. Pointe
8:30-9:30 Tn/Sr Int Ballet 6:30-7:30
Ballet, Lyrical & Tap
Ages 3-5
7:30-8:30 Jr. Beg/Int. Jazz
4:30-6:00 Co. 5 Leaps/Turns
4:30-6:00 Co Ballet Level 2 5:00-6:00 Broadway Babies 6:00-7:30 Co. 3 Jazz/Lyrical
6:00-7:00 Pt. Ballet 1 Tumble Ages 4-6 7:30-9:00 Co. 4 Leaps/Turns
7:00-8:00 Jr. & Tn Int. Ballet
8:00-9:00 Jr. & Tn Int. Lyrical 6:00-7:30 Co. 2 Jazz/Lyrical
4:30-5:30 Broadway Babies 4:30-6:00 Co. Ballet Level 4 4:30-6:00 Co. 2 Leaps/Turns
Ballet & Tap Ages 3-5 6:00-6:30 Pre-Pointe 6:00-7:30 Co. 5 Jazz/Lyrical
6:30-8:00 Co. Ballet Level 3 7:30-9:00 Co. 4 Jazz/Lyrical
5:30-6:30 Tumble Ages 4-6 8:00-9:30 Co. Ballet Level 5
6:00-7:30
Ballet, Lyrical & Jazz
Ages 6 to 9
6:30-7:30
Ballet, Lyrical & Tap
Ages 4-6
7:30-8:30 Tumble/Silks 9 & older7:30-8:30 Int. Teen & Senior Jazz
Wednesday
Studio 1 Studio 2 Studio 3 Studio 4
Tuesday Heather & Cara
2700 Enterprise Rd.
Orange City
386-774-0555
www.eastcoastperformingarts.com
August 14th 2016-
June 3rd 2018
EAST COAST PERFORMING ARTS
Fall Schedule 2017-2018
386-774-0555
Debary, FL
Broadway Babies
4:30-5:30
Tap & Tumble
Ages 3-5
Broadway Babies 4:30-5:30 Tap Level 3 4:30-5:30 Co. Mini/Pt. Jazz
5:30-6:30
Ballet & Tap
Ages 4-6 5:30-6:30 Petite Beg/Int. Tumble 5:30-6:30 Tap level 5 5:30-6:30 Pt. Jr. Int. Tumble
6:30-7:30 Petite Hip-Hop 6:30-7:30 Tap Level 4 6:30-7:30 Jr. & Tn. Adv. Tumble
6:30-7:30 Broadway Babies 7:30-8:30 Junior Hip-Hop 7:30-8:30 Tn/Sr Int. Lyrical 7:30-8:30 Senior Tumble
Hip-Hop & Tumble
Ages 5-6 8:30-9:30 Tn/Sr Hip Hop
7:30-8:30 Jr.&Tn. Int. Tumble
Friday Broadway Babies
5:00-6:00 Petite Jazz & Tap 4:00-5:00
Jazz, Tap, Tumble
Ages 3-5
4:30-6:00 Co. Mini Lyrical & Leap/Turns
6:00-7:00 Tap Level 2 Broadway Babies 6:00-7:00 Pt. Ballet/Lyrical
5:00-6:00
Hip Hop. Tap, Tumble
Ages: 2.5-4 7:00-8:00 Jr.&Tn. Beg/Int. Ballet /Lyrical
7:00-8:00 Broadway Babies
Ballet & Tap
Ages: 4-6 6:00-7:30
Pre-Company
BROADWAY STARS
Ballet, Tap, & Lyrical
8:00-9:00
Silk/Lyra Class
11 & Older
8:00-9:00 Jr. Beg/Int. Tumble
Saturday
9:00-10:00
Tumble & Silks
Ages:7 & Older 10:00-11:00 Broadway Babies 9:00-10:30 Co. 2 & 3 Technique 9:00-10:30 Co. 4 & 5 Technique
Ballet, Tap & Tumble
Ages: 2.5-4
Thursday
2700 Enterprise Rd.
Orange City
386-774-0555
www.eastcoastperformingarts.com
Registration Fee: $30
Family Registration Fee: $50
Recreational Dancer Discount: 4 Classes for $200 & 5th Class is FREE!
Family Discounts for Recreational Dancer:
1st Child: 1st Hour: $60
2nd Child: 1st Hour: $48 (20% Discount)
3rd Child: 1st Hour: $42 (30% Discount)
Tuition Rate per Hour for Classes at ECPA:
Example: A 1 hour class taught 4 times per month cost $60.00 for the month.
15min $15.00
30min $30.00
45min $45.00
1 Hour $60.00
1.25 Hrs. $73.75
1.5 Hrs. $87.50
1.75 Hrs. $101.25
2 Hrs. $115.00
2.25 Hrs. $126.25
2.5 Hrs. $137.50
2.75 Hrs. $148.75
3 Hrs. $160.00
3.25 Hrs. $170.00
3.5 Hrs. $180.00
3.75 Hrs. $190.00
4 Hrs. $200.00 Plus 5th Class FREE!
4.25 Hrs. $210.00
4.5 Hrs. $220.00
4.75 Hrs. $230.00
5 Hrs. $240.00
5.25 Hrs. $250.00
5.5 Hrs. $260.00
5.75 Hrs. $270.00
6 Hrs. $280.00
6.25 Hrs. $290.00
6.5 Hrs. $300.00
6.75 Hrs. $310.00
7 Hrs. $320.00
7.25 Hrs. $330.00
7.5 Hrs. $340.00
7.75 Hrs. $350.00
8 Hrs. $360.00
Price Sheet for East Coast Performing Arts
2017-2018 East Coast Performing Arts
Meet the Faculty!
More Information can be found on our website: www.eastcoastperformingarts.com
Owner & Director: Cara Lundquist. She has owned East Coast Performing Arts for 5 years. She teaches all
subjects of dance. Cara has trained in the dance industry for over 30years, choreographed for 24 years, and she has
18 years of teaching children ages 3 years old & older. Cara also has experience of working with infants in dance
and autistic children ages 5 to 18. She is trained in Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical/Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, and
Acro/Tumbling. Recently she trained in New York City with the Bolshoi Academy of Russian Ballet to progress
her students and curriculum at ECPA. She continues to educate herself and her staff through teacher workshops and
conventions throughout the year. Cara gives back to the community by donating time, money and classes to
children of all ages and local schools. It’s important to her to be the best educator and mentor she can be for her
students. Cara loves to teach and has had a passion for the arts since she was very young. It is important to Cara to
teach her children the love for the arts while creating a healthy family environment, teaching balance, discipline,
respect and patience within her studio walls. In the future she would like to continue the success of her students
graduating with honors, receiving college scholarships through academics/athletics, and one day forming a 2nd
location. She would also like to create a talent agency for the more serious artists within our community. Please do
not hesitate to contact Cara Lundquist directly at: [email protected]
Lisa Morris: Office manager. Lisa has been working in the dance industry for over 20 years. She has been with
ECPA since we started 5 years ago. She is very helpful with our office communication, finances/billing and
understanding of our schedule/curriculum. If you have any questions about our studio or need assistance do not
hesitate to contact her via phone or email. [email protected]
Heather Bonshire: Heather has been teaching for over 20 years. She earned her teaching certification from the
Dance Teacher's Training Club of Boston. She went on to earn an Associate's Degree in Dance from Dean College
in Franklin, MA. While in college she was a 2 year member of the Dean College Dance Company, student
representative for the dance department for new/prospective students, and a student choreographer for the Dean
College Coffeehouse Cabaret. Some of Heather's other achievements include: acceptance into the Alvin Ailey
Summer & Winter intensives, performing in 1998 National Tap Dance Day, job offer from Royal Carribean Cruise
Lines, Choreographer of Grit & Grace Community Theatre in DeFuniak Springs, FL. Guest teacher/choreographer
for Studios throughout New England and the Midwest . Heather teaches, Contemporary/Lyrical, Jazz/Musical
Theater, Tap and technique at East Coast performing Arts.
Kelsie Morris: Kelsie is finishing her 8th year of teaching and loves every minute of it. She is an extremely
versatile dancer and won numerous choreography awards. Kelsie always loved performing on stage at the young
age of 2 1/2, but also has a passion and talent for teaching young children dance. Kelsie has trained in NYC at the
Dance Teacher Summit multiple years and recently completed her first teacher training course with the Bolshoi
Academy of Russian Ballet. Kelsie integrates the Russian based curriculum in her classes while she trains all levels
of ballet at East Coast performing Arts. She is currently, going to progress her ballet training and education this
summer in the next chapter of the Bolshoi Teacher Training Course in New York City. Kelsie just recently
graduated from University of Central Florida receiving her bachelor degree in Hospitality Management. She
currently teaches all ages at East Coast Performing Arts in all the subjects of dance that we offer.
Erika Galan: Erika is currently in her 6th
year teaching. She began directly after high school with the passion for
dance and teaching children. In addition to teaching at our studio, Erika is also a substitute teacher at the Ivy Hawn
Performing Arts School. Erika has trained in all subjects dance for over 20years. She teaches all ages and subjects
of dance at East Coast Performing Arts. She has a special love and tenderness for the “Broadway Baby Program,”
which she continues to build beautiful dancers from ages 3 to 5. The children absolutely love her charisma and
energy! As a dancer, Erika won multiple awards and scholarships that sent her to study over the summer in New
York City and California. As a teacher, Erika also has been a competition instructor with ECPA for the past 5 years
and has won numerous choreography and specialty awards.
Sydney King: Sydney has been teaching for with East Coast Performing Arts for the past 2 years. She trained
under the direction of Tera Perkins at the dance PAD and then with East Coast Performing Arts under Cara
Lundquist. Her dance education and training is in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary and Tumbling. She
continues her education in dance at different conventions throughout the year. As a dancer Sydney won multiple
scholarships and awards. Sydney is currently enrolled at Daytona State College where she is majoring in Business.
She loves teaching the students at ECPA and continues to grow with us each year.
Shleby Sweet: We are excited to welcome Ms. Shelby to our staff this season! Shelby studied under Samantha
Dunster, Kim Marsh, Peter Stark, Fernando Bujones, Yen Chen, and Bruce Mark. She attended many summer ballet
intensives such as Joffrey Ballet, North Carolina School of the Arts, School of American Ballet, American Ballet
Theatre in New York, and Houston Ballet. Shelby has won first place, in pas de deux, at the Youth American Grand
Prix finals and first place at the American Ballet Competition. She was awarded a scholarship to La Scala Ballet
School in Madrid, Spain. At the age of sixteen, Shelby joined Orlando Ballet as an apprentice under the director,
Bruce Marks. Shelby was accepted into the Marshall Ellis Dance Company, a classical/contemporary company in
central Florida. In 2014, Shelby received her first job at Disney in the Festival of the Lion King at the Animal
Kingdom. There she was a principle equity dancer performing the role “Maji”. Shelby performed a beautiful balletic
pas de deux to “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and literally soars above all in flight. In 2015 Shelby was asked to
join the Cirque De Soleil family. She was a soloist ballet dancer in the show, La Nouba, by Cirque De Soleil in
downtown Disney. She is excited to start this year at ECPA in our advanced ballet classes and begin to inspire the
children with her love and passion for ballet.
Jennifer Hillard: Our Silks & Lyra instructor at East Coast Performing Arts. Ms. Jennifer is also trained in Acro,
Tumbling and Yoga.
Lauren Schicker: We are excited to welcome Ms. Lauren to our ECPA staff this season! She will be instructor
for our “Broadway baby Program,” Jazz/Lyrical Classes and Tumble/Acro Classes!
Chris Lupis “Casper” ECPA is super excited to welcome Casper to our staff! He will be instructing our Hip
Hop Classes once a month! Casper is currently on staff with Intrigue Dance Intensive Convention & Competition,
where he travel around the country teaching children of all ages the love for hip hop. He has choreographed for
“High School Musical,” and the” Orlando Magic Dance Team.” We are thrilled to have him for our Thursday
evening Hip Hop Classes!
Angelica Flagg: We are excited to welcome Ms. Angelica to our ECPA staff this season! She will be an
instructor for our hip-hop and tumble classes at ECPA. She has traveled the globe teaching children and adults hip
hop, jazz and tumble classes. Her fun and energetic energy is contagious and the students will love having her! We
can’t wait to get this year started!
2017-2018 East Coast Performing Arts
Dance School Calendar
August 14th
2017: Classes Begin
September 2nd
, 3rd
, & 4th
: Labor Day Weekend (No Dance on these dates).
September 12th
: Special Guest Teacher coming in for specific classes. Competitive Dance Team
October 2nd
– 7th
: “Bring a Friend Week”
October 16th
: Volusia County Teacher Duty Day (Dancers still have class on this day).
October 18th
: ½ Payment for ALL Recital Costumes are due. ($43 for ½ of one costume)
October 24th
-30th
: “Halloween Spirit Week” Wear a Halloween costume to dance! Fun
festivities in classes!
October 31st: Happy Halloween! (No dance for dancers on this day!)
November 10th
: Veteran’s Day (No Dance on this date).
November 15th
: Final Payment for recital Costumes are due.
November 19th
-25th
: Thanksgiving Break (No dance on these dates).
December 9th
-11th
: Adrenaline dance Convention for Company Dancers ONLY.
Debary 10th
: Christmas Parade for any of our ECPA dancers to participate in!
December 15th
-21st: Holiday Dances begin at ECPA for all classes.
December 15th
: “Holiday Showcase” at local High School
December 22nd
- January 7th
2018: Holiday Break (No dance classes on these dates).
January 8th
2018: Classes Resume for dancers.
January 15th
: “Martin Luther King’s Holiday” (No dance classes on this day).
January 15th
: Ballet Auditions for Spring Show from 4pm to 8pm
January 29th
-February 3rd
: “Bring you Friend Week”
February 14th
: Bring your dad to dance for Valentine’s Day!
February 19th
: “President’s Day Holiday” (No dance on this day).
February 26th
-March 3rd
: “Spirit Week” Planned Dress up Days. More Info on Special Event pg.
March 1st: “Spring Ballet Performance” Tickets go ON SALE: www.brownpaperticket.com
March 9th
-18th
: Spring Break Holiday (No dance on these dates).
March 19th
: Classes Resume
April 7th
: “Spring Ballet Rehearsal” Mandatory for all dancers
April 8th
: “Spring Ballet Performance” at 1pm at Deland High School.
April 30th
: RECITAL TICKETS GO ON SALE!! www.brownpaperticket.com
May 7th
-11th
: Celebrate your Mama and bring her to ballet class! If you participate in a ballet
class at ECPA please bring your mom or grandma to dance with you and participate in class!
May 26th
-28th
: Memorial Day Weekend (No dance on these dates).
June 1st: Spring Classes End
June 2nd
: RECITAL DRESS REHEARSAL at Deland High School
June 3rd
: RECITAL SHOWS! 1pm & 5:30pm at Deland High School.
June 4th
-24th
: Summer Break Holiday for ECPA.
June 11th
-15th
: “Get on the Floor” Summer Intensive with Guest instructors from across the
country! ECPA Company Dance Auditions for ages 5 & Older!! Anyone is welcome to attend.
June 19th
-23rd
: BOOTCAMP for ALL Company Members
June 24th
-July27th: Summer Dance Camp Begin!
August 13th
2018: Fall Session Classes Begin at ECPA
Special Calendar Events:
East Coast Performing Arts
1. “Bring a Friend Week” This is a special week of dance classes that you can bring your friend to dance!
We ask that you please pick up a “release of liability waiver,” at the front office for the special guest who is
participating with your dancer. This waiver needs to be filled out before their friend is allowed to
participate. We ask that you please bring an age appropriate friend to class. If your friend signs up for
dance at ECPA you will receive $10 off your tuition the following month. Your friend will also receive an
additional $10 off their first month! Class is always more fun with your friends!!
2. “Halloween Spirit Week” This is a week filled with spooky fun as all the classes prepare for Halloween
festivities! Your dancer is able to come to class this entire week dressed in a costume! All classes prepare
and plan with special Halloween music and they finish each class with games and candy. Don’t miss out
on the fun! Be sure you know the dates of our costume week!
3. Recital Costumes and Payments: The Recital costume fee for all students is $86.00 per costume/per
class. We separate the payment between 2 months so we can help with finances. You are welcome to pay
in full. The children love participating in this special event that happens annually in June. It is super
exciting when all the students receive their costumes and are working on their routines for the show. If a
parents pay late or the student enrolls later than the 1st initial recital costume payment, the dancer will
receive the costume before the Recital show but may not receive it at the same time as others. Thus, being
the payment is delayed or sent in at a different time frame.
4. Debary Christmas Parade: Please be sure you check your emails in the beginning of November to plan
for our Parade Festivities! If your child/dancer is interested in participating we would love to have them!
The students participating will need to purchase an ECPA t-shirt or hoodie to wear for this event. More
information will be given via email when it is closer to time frame.
5. Holiday Dances: This is a week your parents are welcome to sit in on classes and observe what the kids
love most about their classes at ECPA! The students are festive in their clothing and have a routine they
share with parents and others classmates. Pictures can be taken and cards/candy can be given. This is a
jolly experience for us all and we hope you can watch!
6. Holiday Showcase: This is a show on Friday, December 16th
at a local High School. We feature our
“Broadway Baby Program ages 3 to 5 years.” We include petite classes ages 6 to 8, and ECPA company
dancers. This is an exciting night for any of our little ones. Tickets are sold for $8 to $10. This is an event
family and friends within the community can attend. It’s absolutely adorable with all the excitement of our
little dancers & tumblers! We have a Meet n Greet with Santa and Naughty or Nice Photo Booth in our
lobby! Don’t miss out on the fun! Be sure to mark your Calendars. (Students in the show may be required
to wear specific colors and/or tights - shoes for their performance. Please be sure to see their teachers for
more information).
7. “Bring your Dad to dance for Valentine’s Day!” If your child has class on Wednesday, Feb. 14th
please
be sure to bring their dad or grandpa to participate in class! This is a special occasion for any father and
daughter. They get to share their love for the arts and show you all about what they are learning. Don't be
afraid to show us what you got dads! You will be fabulous!
8. “Spirit Week” This is a fun week filled with characters and wacky costumes! Each day of the week the
students will dress in character and each day will be something excitingly silly! Listed Below are the days
of the week and the subject of play!
Monday: Dress in your favorite sports team!
Tuesday: Bring your Funky Hat to dance!
Wacky Wednesday: Bring your ECPA spirit, T-shirts, studio colors, funky socks and hair
accessories! Best thing to do is have fun and be silly! Please NO Paint that will come off on floor.
Thursday: Dress as your favorite Disney Character!
Friday: Masquerade Ball Day!
Saturday: Pajama Day!
9. “Spring Ballet Performance” Selected Ballet Classes will perform a show on Sunday, April 8th
. More
information regarding this performance and who is participating will be sent to you via email by November
30th
this year.
10. Recital Dress Rehearsal: This is a mandatory event for all performers performing in our annual ECPA
Recital in June. Each dancer has the opportunity to perform and prepare for the recital shows the day
before the event! This means your dancer will meet at Deland High School at a designated time frame
given to you a month prior. Dancers will have hair, make up, and costumes on to take pictures and go over
stage blocking with their teacher. Parents are welcome to view this rehearsal and learn all the ins and outs
of our recital show, backstage tours, and preparation for the big day!
11. Recital: We have 2 shows each year. There is a 1pm Show and a 5:30pm Show. We take pride in all the
hard work and effort that goes into making this day special for all our performers. We have a videographer
capturing memories, Recital T-Shirts to purchase for keepsakes, Programs, Flowers, Trophies and awards.
We include cash raffles and concessions. It’s an event your whole family will want to be part of. Tickets
go on sale each year one month prior to the show and our shows do sell out! We hope you enjoy this event
and love the excitement of sharing these precious memories with your dancer and tumbler.
Teacher Wish List: These are items needed for the studio or classrooms. Please ask your teacher if they have any specific request for
your dancer’s class.
1. Hair Ties, Hair Spray, Bobby Pins, or Hair Nets
2. Dumdum lollipops for our “Broadway baby Classes.”
3. Band Aids, Tylenol, Ace Bandages, Ice Packs
4. Thera-Bands for classroom stretch
5. Ballet Stretch Bands (Usually Green in color)
6. Ankle weights: Minimum 1.5lbs.
7. 5 to 10lbs medicine balls
8. Bosu Balance Trainer for balancing
9. Stickers, headphones, note pads and pens for special student prizes
1. No Gum, NO Slime, No Popcorn, or sticky items within the studio at any time.
2. Water only within the classroom and it must have a lid to cl ose.
3. Food items in assigned area only. If trash is not picked up, the student will not be permitted to eat at
the studio.
4. Cell Phone Calls need to be taken outside the building or quietly in the hallway without disrupting
front desk. If you are a dancer, cell phones need to be turned off during class.
5. Walking ONLY in hallways: No running, No jumping, No tumbling within the hallways.
6. Dance bags and additional school bags need to be placed in designated areas only. If this rule is not
applied parents will need to come and pick up their child’s bags. Dancers will need to bring bags with
them into the classrooms when taking class.
7. If students are late to class they must ask permission to join class. If they are more than 10 minutes
late the teacher may have them sit for the remainder of the class. (Please call ahead if there are
traffic problems or emergencies).
8. Students, who misbehave, disrupting class, cry excessive, show lack of respect or attitude towards
their teacher or classmates, we DO NOT tolerate such behavior at ECPA at any time. The students
will be asked to sit in class, or asked to leave the classroom. Parents will be called by our front desk
staff. If this behavior continues we will have to kindly ask the family to leave ECPA. It is unfair to
hinder the learning and education of those around you due to the child not cooperating or
misbehaving. The same behavior is enforced in our common area hallways.
9. Parents are NOT allowed within the classroom unless invited in. Please do not try and reprimand
your child during class unless they are sent out by the teacher. Also, if a teacher needs to speak to a
parent it can only be done between classes. Please understand if the conversation is longer than a few
moments the teacher will need to follow up at a later time with a phone call or email. Teachers can
not take away time from other students in the classroom. Please also feel free to reach out to the
director if needed at any time: Cara Lundquist: [email protected]
10. Parents with children in our “Broadway Baby Classes,” MUST stay at the location for the duration
of class due to bathroom trips, safety, and child comfort if needed. **Please do not ask another
parent of nonfamily member to watch your child during class. That is not accepted.
Concessions & Apparel at ECPA
Concessions:
At ECPA we sell small snacks and drinks to students for breaks or when needed. The children
are allowed to have a “snack card” with our front desk staff that parents are able to add money
to. They will be able to purchase snacks or drinks when needed.
What we sell:
1. Bottled Water or Capri Suns: $1.00
2. Small Gatorade (On occasion or special events): $2.00
3. Snacks: Chips, Cheez Its, Goldfish, Welches fruit snacks, Peanut Butter Crackers,
Cuties, Apples, and Bananas. All these snacks: $1.00
4. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Mac n Chz, Chicken Noodle Soup, Peanuts or
Almonds: $2.00
There are times when our ECPA Company moms make a homemade dinner for $5.00 as a
fundraiser. It has a drink, main course and fruit or veggie. You are welcome to sign up at the
beginning of the week or come in the same day and pay for a meal if needed.
ECPA Apparel:
Throughout the dance school year we have different items that go on sale based on the season.
T- Shirts, Tank Tops, Zip Up Sweat Shirts, Sweatpants, leggings and Hoodies
These items can range in price from: $15.00-$50.00
We post about our apparel on bulletin boards and through emails. Sometimes these items are
only sold with a pre-order at our front desk.
For Special Events: We sell Recital T-Shirt for precious memories each year. These T-shirts
have every dancer’s name listed on the back that participates in our annual recital. They are
usually sold for $15.00 to $20.00 each year and are pre-order only.
Competitive Dance Team information at:
East Coast Performing Arts
Our competitive dance team is a dance family. We all have a special passion for the arts and encouraging little
ones to pursue their dreams! It’s important to know we are more than just a competitive dance team. Our
company dancers learn the importance of balance between family, academics, and a love for the arts. They gain
lifelong friends, confidence, life lessons, all while being surrounded by positive role models. We take pride as a
team of teachers encouraging our children to be the best they can be at home, in school and in the classroom at the
studio. Our dancers graduate with honors and scholarships in academics and athletics each year. My goal as a
studio owner is for our children to be successful individuals who are happy and healthy with the choices they
make in life. It’s important as they grow they learn commitment, dedication, difficulty making decisions, earning
placement & awards by hard work, patience, and the time they put in. Anyone ages 5 to 18 are welcome to come
to our open auditions during the summer if interested in our competitive dance team. Please ask the front desk for
more information on our annual auditions! We have 4 different types of competitive dance programs at our
studio. The 4 different types are:
Pre-Company
Mini-Company
ECPA Company
Elite Travel Team
Apprentice/Understudy
Pre-Company: ($350 A one time fee paid at the beginning of the year) Additional fee is the monthly tuition
for one class a week. These are 3 to 6 year olds that are chosen from our “Broadway Baby” Program and Petite
Classes. The teachers who choose these students are looking for a child with a love for the arts, music,
movement, athletic potential & coordination, memory retention, good behavior, a strong work ethic and
consistency in attendance. They are asked to be in a special class at the beginning of the year with others that have
been chosen. This class is 1.5hours once a week. They learn 2 subjects of dance and choreography to perform at
the Holiday Showcase, Company Showcase (Both local events), 2 competitions with our ECPA Team during the
Spring (usually only one day on a Saturday or Sunday), and our annual June Recital. They receive a custom
costume, a custom ECPA T-Shirt, and multiple awards at their events. This is a very special experience for any
child chosen for this team.
Mini-Company: (Monthly Tuition: $200 for 4.5 Total Hours) Students are 5 to 10 year olds, who are asked,
invited, or interested in our competition team. Our Mini Company members take Ballet, Lyrical, Leaps/Turns,
Jazz, and Tap. Additional classes can be taken (tumble, hip-hop, pointe, silk/lyra) and all company members do
receive a discounted rate for all classes if chosen for our team. After summer auditions, parents receive an email
within 2 to 3 weeks to let them know if their child has made the team or may need a little more time to progress
before competing. Any questions regarding prices can be asked at any time with our front desk. These students
take an average of 5 hours of dance a week, plus a 1 hour company rehearsal to learn their routine and practice it
weekly. They receive a custom made costume and are required to have an ECPA Company Jacket to wear at all
their events they attend. They compete at 3 competitions during the spring of Feb.-May and they also compete at
1 National competition in June or beginning of July. In June they will attend our “Get on the Floor,” summer
intensive and auditions. This is a weeklong camp that gives them the opportunity to try out for our team the
following year. This is also an amazing experience where they get personal instruction from famous guest
teachers. The teachers come from across the country to teach our competitive dancers an exciting education! Our
dancers are also required to participate in a “BOOTCAMP” each year before going to nationals with their team.
This is when the ECPA teachers teach classes/rehearsals, play games, build our team up and get them ready for
their final competition of the season!
ECPA Company: (Monthly Tuition: $300 for 9.5 Hours—This rate is subject to change based on class
placement) These are dancers 9 to 18 years old that are extremely dedicated to their craft. They take
Ballet/Technique 3 times a week. They also take Jazz/Lyrical, Tap, Hip-Hop or Pointe and Tumble or Silks. On
average they are at the studio 7.25 hours a week for training and 2 to 3 hours additional for rehearsals. They
receive a discount on all classes they take and have specific requirements for training. They receive custom made
costumes and are required to have an ECPA Company Jacket to wear at all their events they attend. These
dancers attend 1 mandatory dance convention where they have the opportunity to train with some of the best
teachers in the country! They have the chance to audition and win multiple scholarships at the convention. It is an
exciting experience for the whole team! In additional to the convention, these dancers compete at 3 competitions
during the spring of Feb.-May and they also compete at 1 National competition in June or beginning of July. In
June they will attend our “Get on the Floor,” summer intensive and auditions. This is a weeklong camp that gives
them the opportunity to try out for our team the following year. This is also an amazing experience where they
get personal instruction from famous guest teachers. The teachers come from across the country to teach our
competitive dancers an exciting education! Our dancers are also required to participate in a “BOOTCAMP” each
year before going to nationals with their team. This is when the ECPA teachers teach classes/rehearsals, play
games, build our team up and get them ready for their final competition of the season! (Monthly Tuition Discount
for 2nd
Child: $264, 3rd
Child: $231)
Elite Travel Team: (Monthly Tuition is based on class placement) This team has been created for the more
serious dancers on our team. We encourage these students to attend multiple conventions to expand their
education and get in front of the “working” dancers and teachers in the industry. They are students who want to
pursue dance after high school, into college and at a professional level. These students also take multiple summer
intensives, ballet camps and travel across the country to better their education, audition for scholarships and
compete at the highest level.
Apprentice/Understudy: (Monthly Tuition is based on class placement)This is an opportunity to be part of our
ECPA Competitive Dance Team, learning the dedication, training, and understanding of what it takes to perform
and compete on stage. They take all the required classes as an ECPA company member, receiving the discounts,
Jacket, and attending any team building events. These dancers do not actually compete on stage or have
rehearsals. However, they are welcome to support the team at any competition and attend the dance convention
with the team. They may need a little more time to develop technically, musically or with flexibility. They could
be considered an understudy if need for a specific part. Parents learn the responsibility and dedication of the
training schedule without the additional company expenses of competing.
2017-2018 East Coast Performing Arts
Understanding Subjects of Dance & What We Offer at ECPA
More Information can be found on our website: www.eastcoastperformingarts.com
**All of our dance floors at ECPA are raised to reduce injury and protect prolonged movement of the muscular body
for all of our students.
Ballet & Pointe: At East Coast Performing Arts we strive to be the best we can be in our technique and training.
We understand that Ballet is the foundation of dance and it is extremely important for any athlete or artist. Our
technical instructors at ECPA are educated and certified in the Bolshoi Academy of Russian Ballet.
The Bolshoi Ballet has a historical rivalry with St. Petersburg heritage ballet company, the Mariinsky. Both
have developed very different performing styles: the Bolshoi has a more colorful and bold approach, whereas the
Mariinsky is associated with pure and refined classicism. The Bolshoi style is also characterized by its power. It
combines phenomenal technique and athleticism, expressiveness and dramatic intensity. These attributes go all the
way back to Gorsky who considered acting to be as important as dancing, with Grigorovich’s melodramatic
ballets (Spartacus, Ivan The Terrible, The Golden Age) bringing out poise and flamboyance. Our teachers
choreograph both Classical and contemporary pieces to provide the students with as much depth in history and the
present of Russian curriculum as possible.
Tap Dance: is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of
percussion. Two major variations on tap dance exist: rhythm (jazz) tap and Broadway tap.
Jazz Dance: An ever-changing hybrid, jazz dance was born out of the meeting of African American vernacular
dance with ballet, musical theater, and social dance styles from the Charleston to the Frug. Like its namesake music,
jazz has proven to be an enduring form of creative expression, at turns sensual, lyrical, and percussive.
Musical Theatre: is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The
story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through the words,
music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole.
Hip-Hop Dance: refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part
of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping which were created in
the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.
Lyrical Dance: A fusion of Ballet and Jazz Techniques. Lyrical dancing challenges the dancers to use motion to
interpret music and express emotion. A lyrical dancer's movements attempt to show the meaning of the music.
Lyrical jazz is a very passionate and emotional dance style. Lyrical dancing is a combination of intricate, highly
technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. Lyrical dance is often choreographed to a song about freedom, of
releasing a sad emotion, or of overcoming obstacles, but can be choreographed to any human emotion-related song.
Contemporary Dance: is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including
modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through
fluid dance movements. Very much like Lyrical but uses more modern dance techniques and dance evolution of the
present day.
Tumbling and Acrobatics: involves movements that are a combination of difficult feats of balance, agility,
strength and coordination. These tricks and skills are all done on the floor using gymnastic mats. This gives the
child the opportunity and advantage to learn their actual strength rather than a sprung gymnasium floor. They will
be able to develop and complete the skill for any purpose in dance, cheer, gymnastics or audition material for middle
school, high school or college. (All of our dance floors at ECPA are raised to reduce injury and protect prolonged
movement of the body and tendons of our students).
Silk Aerial and Lyra(Hoop): The aerial hoop (also known as the lyra, aerial ring or cerceau/cerceaux) is a circular
steel apparatus (resembling a hula hoop) suspended from the ceiling, on which circus artists may
perform aerial acrobatics. It can be used static, spinning, or swinging. The silks are soft fabric used for strength,
coordination and flexibility in the air with fabric. These classes use an intense amount of upper body and core
strength. This class is very fun and exciting for ages 7 and older only. (Often used for contortion movement and
rhythmic acrobatics).
Private Lessons: If your child is struggling in class or would like special individual attention to master a
specific skill or trick this is a great way for them to reach their goals at a faster pace. You are welcome to
sign up your child for a private lesson with one of our instructors at any time. You MUST do so through our
front desk staff and they will email you information regarding dates and times that the studio and when the
teachers are available. This may take a moment to get started and to be sure schedules are not conflicting.
Private Lessons: Payments for private lessons are paid directly to the instructor with cash or check.
30minutes: $25
1 Hour: $60
These lessons can have up to 4 people at a time in them. The 5th
child is an additional $10 and so on…
Broadway Baby Program: This is one of our top programs at ECPA! For ages 3 to 5, we combine
different subject of dance to help the child find their passion for the arts. The children love creative
movement, funky moves, tumble & tricks, love and emotion. We take pride in developing a strong little
performer with education in dance terminology, athleticism in their craft by learning to stretch, count and hear
music, coordination with simple movements and moments of play. They learn about Respect, Discipline
through structure of class and repetition, Honesty and Trust. They are the next generation of our hearts and
we do the best we can to nurture their love for movement and creativity.
Mommy & Me Class: This is a NEW class we are adding Fall 2017. This class is for ages 12mths to 2
years. The children and mommy’s learn how to stretch and coordinate the body and eyes to move together.
We have fun with our imaginations and storytelling through the art dance. Children play while listening to
music and using small props for creative art. Both parents and children gain sweet new friends and a place to
call their dance home. Student’s practice counting, turning, and tumbling and they will enjoy every
moment!
Infant Classes: For ages 0 to 11months. This is a class that new mommies can meet others and share
their love of the arts with their brand new baby! The babies play with waves of color, small objects and
toys with illustrations and storytelling. Calm music to playful music to help encourage tummy to back rolling
over, back to tummy rolling over, hand coordination, eye coordination, and the simple beginning steps of life.
East Coast Performing Arts
Birthday Parties!
More Information can be found on our website: www.eastcoastperformingarts.com
We are super excited to have your special day celebrated with us at ECPA! The birthday parties
are only on Sundays at East Coast Performing Arts. Listed Below is the information regarding the
parties and what we offer:
What is included for: $225.00
Non studio members please add: $30
***Each Party Guest MUST have a parent or legal guardian sign a release of liability wavier before
participating at the event. Feel free to stop by the office and pick this up ahead of time.
1.5 Hours of Non-Stop Fun!
Exclusive Use of 2 Dance Studio Rooms and Common Area
2 Party Specialists
Cake Cutting & Food Service
Up to 12 Children (birthday child is FREE!)
One (1) FREE CLASS PASS to ECPA for each party guest!
45minute Dance Class: Hip Hop, Jazz or Tumble (Silk Class for ages 7 & Older Only)
Paper Goods (tablecloths, cake plates, napkins and forks)
1 Large Cheese Pizzas & Pizza Plates
13 Juice Boxes for birthday child and guest
Want to make your event even more special? Consider these additional options:
Themed Party: $40.00
Each Additional Child: $10.00
Add 1/2 Hour (2 Hours Total): $50.00
Additional Cheese Pizza & Pizza Plates: $11.00
One-Topping Pizza & Pizza Plates: $14.00
Two-Topping Pizza & Pizza Plates: $17.00
Meat Lovers or Veggie Pizza & Pizza Plates: $19.00
ECPA T-Shirt: $15.00
ECPA Party Favor Bags: $3.50
Celebrate an Additional Birthday Child (twins exempt): $25.00
