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THE DANCE REFINERY 2019-2020

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Lynn M. Herrick, Executive Director 8335 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46227 * (317) 881-1905

www.TheDanceRefinery.com * misslynntdr@aol.com

Thank you for choosing The Dance Refinery! Welcome to T.D.R., where your child’s artistic talents will be nurtured and refined. In an effort to establish the most harmonious relationship, we feel it is important to provide a student handbook that reviews our policies and procedures of operation. It is our hope that all new and returning families will familiarize themselves with the information in the handbook. Should you have questions about any item on the following pages, please stop by our office or email us to inquire.

STUDIO NEWS—MONTHLY NEWSLETTER & TDR WEBSITE:

TDR’s newsletter In Step With… is printed monthly. In Step With… is your source for information about:

Class Viewing Schedule

Monthly Calendar of Events & Reminders

Recital Costumes

Convention & Guest Artist Information

Team & Performing Group Info.

Reminders (seasonal or silly)

Plus much more...

This is our main source of communication with our parents and students, so please be sure you read one each month. Newsletters are available at the front desk, throughout the building in the clear file holders on the walls or from your child’s instructor. You can also find the newsletter and other important information on our website (www.TheDanceRefinery.com). Make it one of your “favorites” and check it regularly!

Answer Key to Your Questions

What does my child need for class? (Class Attire) 2

Can we change classes? 3

How do I withdraw from TDR? (Withdrawals) 3

Can I watch my child’s class? (Class Viewing) 3

What do I do if my child misses class? (Make ups) 3

Does TDR follow IPS for weather related closings? 3

Can I pay for lessons with a credit card? (Payments) 4

My child lost his / her____. Is there a Lost & Found? 5

When is the Recital and what is the cost?

(Annual Recital) 8

Things we didn’t cover in the previous column

Newsletter See Below

Office Hours 3

Parking Map on page 5

Health & Safety (Class Notes) 6

The Dance Depot & Relevé Café 7

Performing Groups, Team & Small Groups 9

Introduction 9

TDR’s Yearlong Calendar 10-14

Text TDR to 85100 To opt in to TDR’s new digital

messaging system

COMING SOON.... A NEW TDR APP (Currently in development) Please see the October newsletter

for details on how to download the app and start using it to view the TDR calendar, get reminders

and communicate with the TDR staff.

Do you follow us on Social Media?

You can like us on FaceBook at facebook.com/

TheDanceRefinery

Follow us on Twitter @ TDRDance

Also, follow us on Instagram @ TDRDance

We use these social media sites to share fun news &

reminders - follow us to stay up to date on all things

What is the best way to contact the office staff if I have a question?

1. Email - misslynntdr@aol.com 2. The above app will have a “contact us” feature

where you can send questions, etc. 3. Phone - 317-881-1905 (messages are checked

regularly Monday thru Saturday & responded to ASAP).

These are all preferred over using Facebook messenger or any of our social media sites for

inquiries about your child’s enrollment.

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** THE DANCE REFINERY CLASS ATTIRE AND SHOES ** Every sport requires specific clothing and footwear.

The same applies to dance, gymnastics and cheerleading.

The following is an outline of what The Dance Refinery requires

each student to wear to class.

STREET CLOTHES MAY NOT BE WORN FOR CLASS! Everyday or oversized t-shirts and tank tops are also inappropriate attire for ANY class at TDR.

All dance shoes MUST be from a dance manufacturer. To increase the life of your shoes & our dance floors, NEVER wear dance shoes outside. HAIR for ALL ladies taking class should be pulled back out of the face and secured in a ponytail; unless otherwise noted. Bangs

that hang below eyebrows; must be clipped back. No underwear should be worn during class; except: boys wearing shorts, Tumble Buddies and Creative Movement. No jewelry (necklaces, large earrings, etc.) should be worn in any class. Small earring studs are ok. Please check your child’s attire and shoes from time to time to make sure they fit properly. Due to the potential choking hazard, GUM CHEWING AND EATING are NOT permitted during class. Students are not allowed to bring food

or drinks (other than water) in to the dance studios / gym. NO talking or texting on cell phones in class—purses and cell phones should be brought into the classroom as opposed to leaving them

in the hallway but please be sure devices are off or on silent in order to avoid distracting the class.

VISIT THE DANCE DEPOT

SHOES ARE 15% OFF YEAR ROUND

AND USE YOUR TDR DISCOUNT CARD

TO RECEIVE 10% OFF ALL OTHER

REG. PRICED MERCHANDISE

CREATIVE MOVEMENT: Underwear over diapers are allowed in this class.

Shoes: Leather Black Jazz Shoes w/ 1 elastic strap sewn on

Girls: Leotard with tights

Boys: Fitted t-shirt with shorts or athletic pants

TAP: Shoes: Class age group 3-4/5-6/7-9 - Capezio Black Patent Leather

Tap shoe (Style# N625C) - Jr. Tyette w/ the elastic strap

already attached.

Class age group 10-12 & Pre-Teen / Teen Tap ONLY -

Black Slip On Tap Shoes

Girls: Leotard OR 2 piece dance attire (2 piece MUST be dance

pants or shorts w/ a dance top) with tights

Boys: Fitted t-shirt with shorts or athletic pants.

Black tie oxford tap shoes

JAZZ: Shoes: Class age group 3-4/5-6/7-9 - Leather Black Jazz Shoes w/

1 elastic sewn on.

Class age group 10-12 & Pre-Teen / Teen Jazz ONLY –

Black Capezio Showstopper jazz shoe

Girls: Leotard OR 2 piece dance attire (2 piece MUST be dance

pants or shorts w/ a dance top) with tights

Boys: Fitted t-shirt with shorts or athletic pants

BALLET: Girls: Pink leather ballet shoes with 1 elastic strap sewn on straight across. Leotard or unitard (any color) with tights. All hair MUST be pulled back off of face and secured in a ponytail. Buns are preferred for all but required for

ages 10 & Up. Boys: Fitted t-shirt with fitted shorts or athletic pants Black leather ballet shoes w/ 1 elastic sewn on - white socks.

HIP HOP & TDR BOYS CREW: Shoes: Any clean tennis shoe with a white sole. Please do not

wear tennis shoes that have been worn outside. If you

were in the 2019 Recital, you may wear your performance

shoes for class. Shoes worn should be for this class only to

help preserve the life of our dance floors. **Please note -

students in the Recital will be asked to purchase a pair of

performance shoes. More info. will be given during

Costume Week in January

Girls: NO STREET CLOTHES! Leotard or 2-piece Hip Hop

attire (must be dance pants or shorts w/ a dance crop top.)

with tights. Leggings / Joggers over tights are acceptable.

Boys: Fitted t-shirt with shorts or athletic pants

TRIPLE THREAT: Girls: Bloch TAN Pulse Jazz Shoes

Leotard OR 2 piece dance attire (2 piece MUST be

dance pants or shorts w/ a dance top) with tights

Boys: Fitted t-shirt with shorts or athletic pants

Bloch BLACK Pulse Jazz Shoes

CONTEMPORARY / LYRICAL: Shoes: Barefoot or Dance Paws

Girls: Leotard OR 2 piece dance attire (2 piece MUST be

dance pants or shorts w/ a dance top) with tights

Boys: Fitted t-shirt with shorts or athletic pants

GYMNASTICS (TUMBLING), TUMBLE BUDDIES,

GLADIATORS & TUMBLE FOR CHEER: Girls: Leotard or unitard (any color). May wear shorts over

leotard, NO 2-piece outfits (bra tops and bootie

shorts) or t-shirts are allowed in gymnastics classes.

NO JEWELRY!

All hair MUST be pulled back off of face & secured in

a ponytail.

Boys: Fitted t-shirt tucked in to fitted shorts.

Gymnasts are allowed to take class barefoot (and without tights),

however please remember to wear footies or shoes when not in

the gym or taking class. Also, if a student has dance class

before or after tumbling she is expected to wear tights

(transition or footless) to both classes. A coach may ask a

student to sit out if improperly dressed for class, as proper attire is

extremely important for coaches to SAFELY spot students.

TUMBLE FOR CHEER ONLY - Girls may wear cheer shorts &

fitted t-shirts w/ cheer shoes (shoes that have NOT been worn

outside), however they MUST wear a leotard underneath.

APPROPRIATE SHOES and ATTIRE

MUST BE WORN TO CLASS! Any student who is not properly dressed for class will be given a copy of the dress code and asked to obtain the proper attire before the next class. In the case of young students, notice will be given to the parent/guardian. The student will receive 2 warnings, after which the teacher will NOT allow the student to participate in the class. No make-up classes will be offered for these missed classes.

Performance shoes for all performing groups will be

determined at the time costumes are ordered in January.

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The Dance Refinery reserves the right to

cancel an individual class for that day if there

are no students within the first 15 minutes. Instructors

will be reassigned if no one shows up within 15 minutes.

During inclement weather, we make every effort to STAY

OPEN to avoid rescheduling classes. Please remember, if

you as a parent do not wish to brave inclement conditions

call and let us know. We will gladly help you determine

an appropriate make up class for your child. TDR does

NOT follow any school corporation when there are

weather related closings.

Look or listen for TDR weather closings on:

PHONE: 317-881-1905 (there will be a recorded

message on the voicemail if we are closed)

WEBSITE: www.TheDanceRefinery.com

FACEBOOK PAGE: The Dance Refinery

Please note: When severe weather occurs, the news

stations are overloaded with closing and delay notices.

When this occurs they cannot guarantee all postings will

be shown on the TV or listed on their websites, therefore

TDR does not post closings through these media sources.

For the most up-to-date and accurate information, please

use the above-mentioned resources.

Although we have classes in the building during hours other than those listed below, we ask you to make any office transactions during the REGULAR office hours listed here. We are

fully staffed during these times & can

provide the best customer service.

Phone 317 - 881-1905

Email: misslynntdr@aol.com

Mon.-Thurs. 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Friday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm*

(*8/12/19 - 6/12/20 ONLY)

Sunday Closed

THE DANCE REFINERY

OFFICE HOURS:

CLASS VIEWING (Watch Week)

Viewing takes place ONCE per month, beginning in

week 6 of the session (SEPTEMBER). In order to

allow students time to acclimate to the staff and the

classroom environment, there is no viewing during the

first 5 weeks of the session. During the Final Week of

the Fall Session, we hold viewing during the last 10

minutes of each class. The Summer Viewing Schedule

varies depending on the length of the session. We

typically do not hold viewing during the first 3 weeks

of the summer. Technique classes, AIM, AIM Teen,

AIM II, ACRO PG, Hip Hop Re-Defined, Defining

MVMT, The Definition and adult classes are never

viewed. A three month viewing schedule is printed in

the monthly newsletter. See the ATTACHED

Calendar for the entire Fall / Winter /Spring 19-20

viewing schedule.

CLASS CHANGES/WITHDRAWING

If your schedule changes or you are having a hard time

making it to your scheduled class, you may switch

classes. Contact the office and they will be happy to

find a comparable class that will work better with your

schedule. All class changes and withdraws MUST be

done through the office in person, by calling

(317-881-1905) or by email (misslynntdr@aol.com)

by the 1st of the month in order to properly adjust

your tuition for that month. Instructors do not have the

appropriate forms and do not handle class changes or

withdraws. If you are on a class waiting list, feel free to

check at the office after the 10th of each month, when

the greatest number of enrollment changes occur.

YOU ARE responsible for payment for your child’s

tuition until you have informed the office you wish

to be withdrawn.

HOW TO ADDRESS CONCERNS

If you need to speak to an instructor or Lynn, you may

leave a message at the office or email the studio at:

misslynntdr@aol.com. For billing and account inquiries,

please speak to our office manager, Alyssa, or leave her

a message.

CLASS MAKE UPS

Please call the office whenever your child is unable to

attend class. Your child may take a make up in another

class of the same age and level description any time

except on a viewing / watch week. Check the current

class schedule (kept in the box on the front counter) and

the newsletter for viewing weeks. If there isn’t another

class on the schedule that matches your child’s class or

you would like help, please inquire at the office. Make

sure you let the instructor know your child’s first and last

name and that they are taking a make up.

Make up lessons must be taken during the session in

which you are enrolled / in the same class type you

are enrolled. No make up lessons may be carried

from session to session. Upon withdrawing from class

all make up lessons are forfeited.

Performing Group and Team Practices may never be

made up.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

& WEATHER REMINDER

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PAYMENTS

As a reminder, we do NOT send monthly

statements. Class payments are due by THE

FIRST OF EACH MONTH. If payment is

made after the 10th, a 10% late fee is assessed.

If payment is not made by the last day of the

month, your child will be dropped by our office and re-enrollment

will be subject to class availability at that time. You will be

required to pay a new registration fee at the time of re-enrollment.

Please remember, you are financially responsible for payment

of all lessons until you notify the office, by phone, e-mail or in

person, that you are dropping a class or withdrawing

(regardless of attendance).

Checks may be mailed, but they must be postmarked by the

10th to avoid the late fee.

You may drop TUITION checks in the payment slot built into

the office counter top. Please make sure your child’s first

AND last name are on your check in the memo section so we

can be sure to credit the correct account.

If your check is returned for non-sufficient funds, TDR will

charge you an additional $25.00 NSF fee. The use of a check

for payment is your acknowledgement and acceptance of this

policy and its terms and conditions.

We happily accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX and

debit cards, however The Dance Refinery will charge a

convenience fee on all payments made with a credit card or

debit card. The fee is dependent upon the total amount being

charged as follows:

Transactions up to $100 = $1.00 / $101 - $200 = $3.00

Transactions $201 - $400 = $5.00 / $401 - $600 = $8.00

Transactions over $600 = $10.00

You may not combine payments for tuition, contest fees,

recital fees, costume fees, etc. All payments must be paid on

separate checks or in separate credit card transactions

(additional credit card convenience fees will apply).

Please do NOT leave checks or cash on the counter or office

desk. If it is lost or stolen, we cannot be responsible.

Receipts are given for all cash payments.

MONTHLY LESSON PAYMENTS are the same amount

September through April (see May/June & Summer Payment

information below), based on 4 lessons per month average. Each

day of the week between the first and last day of the session,

including holidays is guaranteed the same number of lessons (41).

Therefore, no make-ups need to be taken for any day we

designate that we are closed (i.e. Labor Day, etc.) Please refer

to the pink paper you received at registration, the calendar at the

end of this handbook and the monthly newsletter for dates TDR is

closed.

MAY/JUNE PAYMENT: June tuition is prorated (1/2 month)

and is due with your May tuition payment. Your May payment

is subject to change based on Recital dates (June 13 - 14, 2020)

and/or any class changes you make during the session. Please read the monthly newsletters In Step With... for a reminder regarding

your May tuition payment amount.

SUMMER LESSON PAYMENTS: The Summer session is a

separate session (not included in the 41 weeks mentioned above).

Tuition will be totaled for the 6-week session rather than making

monthly payments during June / July.

REGISTRATION FEES

Every student at The Dance Refinery pays a registration fee per session. Fall Session (Aug. 2019 – June 2020) is $30 per student or a maximum of $40 per family for families with more than one child. Summer Session (June 2020 - August 2020) is $5 per student or a maximum of $10 per family for families with more than one child. Those students who do not take the Summer Session are not assessed the summer fee.

The registration fee is an administrative fee. All students pay it each session, regardless of whether you are a new or returning student. This fee is non-refundable. (If none of the classes you have selected go through and we are unable to find a suitable replacement, we will refund your fee.) If you withdraw from The Dance Refinery during this session (or are dropped due to delinquent tuition payments) and re-enroll, you will be assessed a new registration fee.

The Dance Refinery reserves the right to cancel any class IF enrollment is under 5 students at the beginning of the session.

TDR REFERRAL PROGRAM!

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN

YOU AT TDR!

Check out the TDR Referral Program at the front desk for

savings for BOTH new and currently enrolled students.

The current student receives a one time $40 credit on

monthly tuition (after the new student has paid in full

for two full months of class).

A new student is defined as one who has NEVER been

enrolled at The Dance Refinery. The new student will

receive HALF OFF the Registration fee and a one time

10% discount at The Dance Depot.

The Referral form MUST be turned in at Registration by the

new family. You are allowed only one referral PER NEW

FAMILY. We do not offer the Referral Program in the

summer session due to its short length, however, if you refer a

new family and they start class in the summer, they may fill

out a referral card and take advantage of this program when

re-registering in the fall session.

COLLECTIONS POLICY

If The Dance Refinery is forced to send your account to collections, you will be responsible for all collection fees, attorney fees, court costs and interest. (Please note, if you are given a discount and your account is turned over for collection your discount is void and the full amount will be turned over).

Questions & Concerns regarding your account may be

addressed to Alyssa, our Office Manager. Please leave a

message with the office staff during regular office hours

(Monday-Thursday between 4:00 - 9 pm; Friday 4:00 -

7:00 pm & Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.) and she will get

back to you as soon as possible!

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STUDY HALL

No food or drink. This room is

designed to accommodate

students (or parents who are

waiting for children and wish to

work during class) with time between classes and

those who are here numerous times during the

week. The goal is to provide a quiet environment

conducive to studying/working (out of the noisy

hallway and off the benches and floor). Therefore,

to ensure the study hall is useful, we request only

3rd graders and up use this area. Anyone who

behaves inappropriately, is disruptive or destructive,

will be asked to leave the Study Hall.

ARKING

LOST & FOUND

The green Lost and Found shelving unit is located in the main hallway towards the Relévé Café. Items are sorted by type so look in each hanging drawer. Check it periodically. We clean it out over Christmas break, after Recital and at the end of the summer session; unclaimed items are donated to Goodwill. We do call if there are names / phone numbers on any items left. Please be sure your child’s name is in ALL attire and shoes so we can return them to their owner.

Typically during the first few weeks of a new session, the parking lot has less available spaces due to

continuing registration and customers purchasing dance wear. This situation usually improves by week 3.

Parking is NOT permitted in front of the mailbox or in front of the building.

Parking in the SMALL LOT to the SOUTH of the building is for STAFF ONLY. If you are not

employed by TDR, please park in the big lot on the north side of the building.

Although you may drop your child off at the front door, please do not park or wait in your car along the

front curb-this blocks the flow of traffic and creates hazards for children and parents crossing from the

sidewalk to their cars.

If you are dropping your child off, please pull up as far as possible along the Depot wall so that more

than one car can drop off at a time and get in and out more easily.

Please Refer To The Diagram Above

PUBLIC WI-FI

The Dance Refinery has public Wi-Fi. Check with the

office staff to obtain the password. Parents– if your

child has a device they can access the internet with

please be sure you have set the proper parental controls.

TDR is not responsible for what children access online

while in the building through their personal devices.

TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER

This is for STAFF use ONLY. Please do not allow

children to cut through to the other hallway.

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If your child contracts head lice please call our office. By making us aware, we are then able to take measures to treat the gym carpet. Also, please do not bring him / her to class until he / she is nit free. As you are probably aware, lice can jump from coat to coat and if your child is enrolled in a gymnastics class the lice can get into the carpet. We need your help in keeping the facility clean and safe for all.

HEALTH & SAFETY

GYMNASTICS SAFETY CAUTION

General Safety Notes

No child or parent is to enter a dance room or come out onto the gym floor UNTIL the teacher calls for class. Please do not allow your children to enter rooms/areas without staff supervision.

We are responsible for your children when they are in class. Once class ends (or if the child needs to leave class to use the restroom), the parent/guardian is responsible for his/her child’s behavior. Please do not leave them unsupervised or allow them to run in the hallways, snack bar, studios, gym area or parking lot.

Children should never stand on the benches or on the railing in the Gym area.

The bathrooms are not a play area. Please be sure when your children are going to the bathroom they enter and exit promptly.

CELL PHONES—Students may take phones into class ONLY if their phones are turned off or on silent.

No GUM in class—it is a choking hazard.

VALUABLES—Fortunately, there have been very few instances of theft at TDR. However, it does happen. The best tactic is to leave valuables at home. But we also understand that items like iPads can be difficult to separate from your child. Please advise your children to take valuables, such as purses and iPads into class with them. IF you feel something has been taken, please notify the office immediately. Parents please do not leave valuables in your vehicle. TDR is not responsible for any stolen items. We have installed security cameras inside and outside of the building and will gladly assist you in any way we can but cannot be financially responsible for any thefts that take place.

When children arrive late for gymnastics class, please do not allow them to cross the big blue artistic gym floor. They should walk along the outside edge of the royal blue artistic gym floor. In the case of younger children, it is best if a parent takes the child to his / her teacher following the route described above. Crossing the floor can lead to dangerous collisions. Please help prevent accidents. If you have any questions, please speak to the office staff and they’ll happily assist you.

HEAD LICE PREVENTION

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

If your child has a medical condition (i.e., asthma, diabetes, etc.) pertinent to his participation in dance or gymnastics, please make the office aware ASAP so we can be sure the teaching staff has the appropriate info.

Creative Movement, Tumble Tots, Kinder Tots and Pre-School dance classes are extremely sensitive to disruption. Little ones require more time to settle in at the beginning of class and are easily distracted when other students arrive late or have to be dismissed to take a potty break. During viewing / watch week, you will see how sensitive our youngest students are to the tiniest interruption. For this reason, we want to stress how important it is to arrive five or so minutes early so they have time to use the restroom before class and are ready to enter class when the instructor calls.

We ask that any child under the age of 7 not be left alone in the building. The TDR staff can not be responsible for assisting a child in the restroom while they are teaching class and are not responsible for them once they leave class.

Please understand we know each day has it’s ups and downs and everything isn’t always under your control, including time. We do appreciate it when everyone is in class on time and ready to go, especially Creative Movement. If the time you are currently registered for is not working, please stop by the office to see if a later or earlier class time is available.

CLASS NOTES FOR OUR “LITTLE ONES” PARENTS

All Parents – please try to

be near the class door five

minutes before class ends

in case the instructor has

any papers to hand out or

announcements to make.

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The Releve Café (snack bar) offers a variety of reasonably priced food items. Menus are at the counter. Specials available monthly.

TEAM UP TO CLEAN UP: PLEASE help the Releve Café Staff in keeping the Snack Bar area tidy Clear and clean your table when you are finished.

Throw away all trash in the trash cans provided. Do not leave books, coats, dance bags or shoes at the

tables. Cubbies and coat hooks are provided for these.

Push in your chair when you are leaving. Please – NO food or drink outside the snack bar

area. Food and beverages are NOT permitted in the Depot, Study Hall, gym or dance studios.

Please let the Café staff know immediately if there is a spill so they can clean it up before someone slips.

The Relevé Café Hours:

Monday – Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday CLOSED

Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Sunday CLOSED

These are the Fall/Winter/Spring hours (August – Recital in June). Check the Summer

Newsletter for Summer Hours, as changes may occur.

THE RELEVÉ CAFÉ

CONSIDER YOURSELF AT HOME... CONSIDER YOURSELF PART OF THE FAMILY…

Please be considerate and neat

Please wear clean attire and use deodorant. Clearly label ALL your belongings with your child’s name, ESPECIALLY SHOES. It’s a good idea for students to have a dance bag to hold shoes and other items. Be prepared - consider adding a small bag to your child’s dance/gym bag with possible personal items needed

during class. Most requested items students borrow from the office: hair bands, band-aids, aspirin (pain reliever), safety pins, bobby pins, and spare change. You can enclose a personal message too or a surprise treat (non-perishable of course). The Dance Refinery office charges .25 cents for hair rubber bands.

Think of others. The benches and gym viewing area are for SITTING. Please place dance bags, shoes and jackets UNDER benches, in cubbies or on coat hooks provided throughout the hallways. Bags, books and jackets do not belong ON benches, chairs or snack bar tables.

Throw garbage in the trash cans provided. Clean up after yourself. (Give a hoot—don’t pollute...Never be a dirty bird!) Parents - please do not leave your children unsupervised. We are family and this is our home, please treat

it with care as you would your own home.

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THE DANCE DEPOT

For your convenience The Dance Depot carries all your dance needs – leotards, tights, shoes, hair accessories and dance bags. Our staff is knowledgeable in fitting shoes. A properly fitted shoe looks better on your child and wears longer. Watch your monthly newsletter, In Step With The Dance Refinery, for sales.

The Dance Depot offers a discount card to all currently registered TDR students. This card is an exclusive pass for all

TDR students to receive 10% off ALL REGULAR PRICED merchandise (not good on PG or Team leos / warm-ups; shoes; or special orders.)

In appreciation of your loyal patronage, all dance shoes in stock (and orders) are offered at a 15% discount. Our intention is to provide personal service and fit shoes properly for students while remaining competitive with online discount stores.

The Dance Depot Hours:

Phone 317-882-3285

Monday – Thursday 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Friday 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sunday CLOSED

These are our Fall/Winter/Spring (August –Recital in June) hours. Please check the

Summer Newsletter for The Dance Depot Summer Hours, as changes may occur.

REWARDS

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ANNUAL RECITAL

Recital participation is optional; unless you are in one

of The Dance Refinery’s competitive / recreational

dance, hip hop or tumbling performing groups. In order

to participate in the recital, the student must be

registered up to the recital and ALL fees must be

current. This includes paying the prorated June tuition.

We highly encourage Recital participation as a part of

your child’s development. From August to January,

students work on learning new steps and perfecting

those already in their repertoire. In January, we

begin work on their Recital dance, assembling

combinations that will represent the culmination of

all the students have learned. The Recital, like a

tournament game, is a great way for children to show

their parents and friends everything they’ve

accomplished throughout the year.

Recital Participation Forms are handed out starting

November 18. Please be sure to get one from your

teacher and hand it in to the office no later than

December 19.

WHEN/WHERE

The Dance Refinery Recital is scheduled to take place

June 13 - 14, 2020 at Center Grove High School. Dress

Rehearsal is traditionally held on Thursday or Friday

evening and Saturday morning or afternoon. The

performances are Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon

and evening. Each class will be assigned to a show

(there are three shows all together), therefore you and

your child will only need to be at dress rehearsal and

performance times for your show.

COSTUMES

Costumes are ordered the first week of January (January

3-9) and distributed in regular classes in April

(tentatively scheduled for April 20 – April 23). All

money for costumes is due by January 8, 2020.

Costumes typically range between $120.00 – $150.00

(this includes everything but your shoes). Because

performing groups begin competition well before the

Recital; their costumes are distributed as they arrive.

All accounts (tuition, competition fees, and recital

fee) must be current in order to receive costumes.

COSTUME DEPOSITS

To help ease the burden of paying for costumes right

after the Holidays, we offer you the option of making

costume deposits. You may make costume deposits

during October, November and December. If you are

going to be in one number, the recommended deposit

is $40.00 - $50.00 per month, per costume. Any

credits remaining, after the deposits have been applied

to your total costume bill, will be applied to February

tuition. Costume Deposits should NOT be included in

your monthly tuition check.

RECITAL FEE

A Recital Fee is assessed per family living in the same

household (not per student) and is due in our office

before April 10, 2020. However, any family who pays

on or before March 10, 2020 can pay the Early Bird

Special!

The Recital Fee allows you to invite as many family

members and friends as you like without the hassle of

tickets.

TUMBLING / GLADIATOR REHEARSAL FEE

Tumbling / Gladiator classes have five separate

rehearsals on weekends. Their dances are staged and

practiced during these extra rehearsals, not during

class time. These rehearsals start in February and are

held on the following Sundays at The Dance Refinery:

1. February 23, 2020

2. March 15, 2020

3. April 19, 2020

4. May 17, 2020

5. June 7, 2020 - This is a Dress Rehearsal @ TDR

The fee for these extra rehearsals is $52.00 for

Tumble Tots and Kinder Tots (the same as the

monthly fee for a 45 minute class lesson); $56.00 for

Beginner I through Elite (the same as the monthly fee

for a one hour class lesson) and $66.00 for Gladiators

(the same as the monthly fee for a 1.5 hour class

lesson). The tumbling/ Gladiator Recital Rehearsal

fee is due by the first scheduled extra rehearsal in

February (February 23). A 10% late fee will be

assessed to anyone paying this fee after March 10th.

Please be sure you get a copy of the Recital participation packet (will be handed out to all families starting November 18) and pick up a copy of our monthly newsletter,

In Step With The Dance Refinery for regular reminders about these due dates and

updates on Recital planning!

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WHAT IS A SMALL GROUP?

Small Groups (solo, duet, trio or quartet) are available to any student registered for at least one regular class at The Dance Refinery. At this time we are operating from a waiting list for small group time slots. Parents may put their child on the waiting list at the front desk and we will contact you as quickly as possible to fill any open spots as they become available.

WHAT IS A PERFORMING GROUP?

The Dance Refinery began Performing Groups for students who are more serious about dance and tumbling and have the desire to perform and compete while representing The Dance Refinery.

We also offer a full competitive artistic gymnastics program, Mini-Team through Optionals, and Hip Hop performing groups. All of these students study exclusively at The Dance Refinery year round.

If your child is interested in one of our competitive programs and/or you want more specific information, please leave a message at the office and Lynn or an appropriate staff member will contact you. Gymnastics Team tryouts are typically held in May. Anyone interested in trying out must be an enrolled student of The Dance Refinery during the Fall Session. Auditions for the dance, tumbling and hip hop performing groups are held during the Summer Session. Anyone interested in auditioning must be an enrolled student of The Dance Refinery during the Summer Session. All accounts must be current in order to audition.

Normally an introduction comes at the beginning of a document, but an exception was made so the questions we most frequently receive could be addressed. After eight exhausting pages, I, Lynn Herrick, Executive Director, am pleased to introduce The Dance Refinery.

TDR, as it is affectionately abbreviated, is currently beginning its 44th season. Our staff is very strong and diverse. One of my original students, Peggy Dukes Jeffers is still with me as our main tap teacher. There are more than a half dozen other staff members who have been with TDR for 10 years or more. Their training and

education is as follows: three are USAG Safety Certified, one is a ballet / gymnastics instructor trained in

Beijing, China in the Vaganova ballet method. He has performed professionally in China, in the USA for four American presidents, and toured internationally; one former Indianapolis Pacemate; one current dance Kaleidoscope apprentice; some are currently pursuing college degrees; a few with dance degrees, several degrees in education, one with a degree in music, and others with professional dance backgrounds. Regardless of their experience, what unifies all of us is our desire to share our passion in our artistic areas with others.

Whether you enrolled your child here because you want him / her to grow more socially and refine his / her coordination and balance, your child wants to dance like Angelina Ballerina, be the next rap star’s hip hop dancer, or to help your child attain the dream of pursuing dance, gymnastics or cheerleading beyond high school, then you have chosen well. The following are some notable accomplishments of our TDR Alumnae:

Colleges accepted to include: Butler, Point Park, University of Arizona, Milliken, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, University of Illinois, Indiana Univ., Ball State, University of Indianapolis, Purdue, IUPUI, Marian, Wright State, Chapman, PACE, University of Pittsburgh, Institute for American Musical Theatre, and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

Professional career achievements include: Radio City Rockette Show; Hubbard Street Dance; River North Dance; Dance Kaleidoscope; Cincinnati Bengals Cheerleader; Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders; Indiana Pacemates; principal roles in the National Tours of Bye Bye Birdie, Annie and the first National Tour of Hamilton; touring as a Christina Aguilera dancer; teacher and studio owners in Canada and U.S.; dancer for Kanye West; Netherlands Dance Theatre; Disney and Holland American Cruise Lines; Convention Teaching Staff for Tremaine Dance Conventions, Masters Ballet Academy, Beyond the Stars, Streetz Dance Convention, Dance USA and Hollywood Connection.

But the greatest delight is when former students return with their children!!! The cycle of inspiring one another continues. Thank you for believing in the dreams of your children and trusting us to refine your most precious jewel!

INTRODUCTION

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AUGUST 2019 12 First day of Fall/Winter/Spring Session - Welcome Back! 31 NO AIM, AIM Teen, TDR ACRO PG, Technique Classes or Small Group Classes Snack Bar CLOSED

SEPTEMBER 2019 1-10 September lesson payments due by the 1st of the month 1 AIM, AIM Teen & AIM II Conflicts due in office (via email) for Mandatory Sunday Rehearsals (See Picnic Packet handed out July 21 for dates you need to be aware of) 2 Labor Day – Studio CLOSED

3 WATCH FOR SEPT. NEWSLETTER handed out entire week 6 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 8 TDR Nutcracker Auditions / Nutcracker audition fee due ($20.00) 11 10% Late Fee assessed on tuition not paid by the 10th 14-15 AIM, AIM Teen and AIM II Guest Choreography Weekend with Emily & Ashley 16-21 VIEWING BEGINS - Studios 1 & 2 Artistic Gymnastics Team Leotard and Warm up Fittings will take place in The Dance Depot 20 Performing Group / Team Contest Fee Installments due in the TDR Office OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall Schedule Packet for Details) 23-28 VIEWING - Studios 3 & 4 30-10/5 Performing Group Leotard and Warm Up Fittings will take place in The Dance Depot VIEWING - Studios 5 & 6

OCTOBER 2019 9/30- 5 Performing Group Warm Up Fittings will take place in The Dance Depot VIEWING - Studios 5 & 6

1-10 October lesson payments due by the 1st of the month Costume Deposits – Beginning Oct. 1, parents can make deposits on their costumes (suggested amount is $40.00-$50.00 per costume/per month in

Oct., Nov., & Dec.) 1 October Newsletter Distributed 4 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall Schedule Packet for Details) 7 OPEN Columbus Day 10 Nutcracker Participation Fee ($40.00) Due (there will be a 10% late fee assessed to anyone paying this fee after the 10th 11 10% Late Fee assessed on tuition not paid by the 10th 12 NO AIM, AIM Teen, TDR ACRO PG, Technique Classes or Small Group Classes Snack Bar CLOSED 13 Groove Dance Convention - Pittsburgh, PA 18 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall Schedule Packet for Details) 19 Performing Group / Team Contest Fee Installments due in the TDR Office (**note this due date, as the 20th falls on Sunday this month and the office is NOT open on Sunday) 25-31 Hand out Halloween candy in lieu of stickers Crazy * Cute * Creative Costume Week at TDR - students can come to class in costume this week (please be sure they are still able to participate fully while wearing the costume)

31 HALLOWEEN - Yes we are open. Feel free to bring your little ones in costume!

There will be NO AIM II, AIM Teen, Defining Movement, The Definition and NO Artistic Gymnastics Team Practice (Level 4-7 & Xcel)

Please note - We are OPEN during ALL SCHOOL FALL & INTERSESSSION BREAKS

THE DANCE REFINERY CALENDAR 2019 - 2020

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NOVEMBER 2019 1-10 November lesson payments due by the 1st of the month

Costume Deposits – This can be in addition to the Oct. deposit or a 1st costume deposit (suggested amount of deposit is $40 - $50 per costume/per month in Oct., Nov., & Dec.)

1 Nutcracker Tickets go on sale today! Get yours at a discount price thru Thursday, December 12. OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 2 Bullseye - Mock Meet at Hoosier Gymnastics in Plainfield - Level 3 and All Xcels 3 WHAT TIME IS IT? Daylight Savings Time—Jump back an hour! 4 November Newsletter Distributed (Does Santa need help? See the last page of the November Newsletter for gymnastics mat ordering info) 4-9 VIEWING - Studios 1 & 2 5 OPEN - Election Day 11 10% Late Fee Assessed on tuition not paid by the 10th 11-16 VIEWING - Studios 3 & 4 15 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 18- 23 VIEWING - Studios 5 & 6 18 Begin handing out Recital Participation Forms and start measuring students for costumes in all dance classes. (Tumbling / Gladiator students interested in participating in the Recital, please come to the office to be measured.) 20 Performing Group / Team Contest Fee Installments due in the TDR Office 23-24 Hoosiers “Dream Catcher” (Plainfield IN) - Levels 3 - 7 & Xcel 28 Thanksgiving - TDR is closed 29 We are open for all classes - there will be NO Artistic Gymnastics Team Practice (Level 2 Transition / Level 3) 30 We are open for all classes Indiana Historical Society Sugar Plum Breakfast - see the November newsletter for more details.

DECEMBER 2019 11/18 -12/19 Recital Participation Form handed out to students and measuring students for costumes in all dance classes. Tumbling / Gladiator students interested in participating in the Recital, please come to the office to be measured – Due in office by Dec. 19th

1-10 December lesson payments due by the 1st of the month Costume Deposits – This can be in addition to the Oct. and Nov. deposit or a 1st costume deposit (suggested amount of deposit is $40-$50 per costume/per month in Oct., Nov., and Dec.) 2 December Newsletter Distributed 2-7 VIEWING - Studios 1 & 2 6 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 6-8 Judges Cup Artistic Gymnastics Meet (Indiana State Fairgrounds) - Levels 3 - 7 & Xcel 7 Bullseye - Mock Meet at Hoosier Gymnastics in Plainfield - Levels 2 Transition / Non-Competitive Xcels 9-14 VIEWING - Studios 3 & 4 11 10% Late Fee assessed on tuition not paid by the 10th 14-15 TDR / Beech Grove High School Production of The Nutcracker at Beech Grove High School 15-19 VIEWING - Studios 5 & 6 19 Last day for small groups to let instructor know which dance they prefer to do in the Recital. Performing Group / Team Contest Fee Installments due in the TDR Office

Recital Participation Forms due in the front office by 9:00 p.m. 12/20-1/2 Studio Closed for Holiday Break. **Please note - the Artistic Gymnastics Team WILL have some

practices over the holiday break. An adjusted schedule will be sent to you on Email. 12/21 TDR ACRO PG rehearsal 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Reminder to ALL PARENTS: Costumes are ordered the week AFTER Holiday Break. A parent needs to be present during child’s regular class time to receive costume information and choose a costume size.

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January 2020 3-10 January lesson payments due 3 1st day of classes following Holiday Break, 1st day of Costume Week OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details 3-9 COSTUME WEEK – All parents need to be present during their child’s class time to select costume sizes and pay for recital costumes. All accounts must be current!

No viewing and NO TECHNIQUE (shaded classes on the Orange Dance Technique & Performing Group Schedule) OR POINTE CLASSES during Costume Ordering Week. 5 Tentative - AIM Mandatory Rehearsal 8 NEW Adaptive Dance Program Begins at The Dance Refinery 9 All COSTUMES must be paid in full by 9:00 p.m. for costumes to be ordered. 11 Technique classes resume 10% Late Fee assessed on tuition not paid by the 10th 11-12 Hendricks County Fairgrounds “Champions Cup” (Danville, IN) - Levels 3 - 7 & Xcel 12 Tentative - AIM Mandatory Rehearsal 13-18 VIEWING - Studios 1 & 2 17 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) TDR ACRO PG Rehearsal 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. 19 Tentative - AIM Mandatory Rehearsal 20-25 VIEWING - Studios 3 & 4 20 Performing Group / Team Contest Fee Installments Due in the TDR Office Mode Dion make up orders due in the TDR Office OPEN - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed 27-2/1 Viewing Studios 5 & 6 26 Tentative - AIM Teen, AIM II Mandatory Rehearsal

February 2020 1-10 February lesson payments due by the 1st of the month 2 Tentative - AIM Teen, AIM II Mandatory Rehearsal 3-8 VIEWING - Studios 1 & 2 3 January / February Newsletter Distributed

7 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 8-9 Wrights Gymnastics “For Love or Money” (Greenwood, IN) - Levels 3 - 7 & Xcel 9 Tentative - AIM Teen, AIM II Mandatory Rehearsal 10 Encore Regional Solo, Duet/Trio Entry Fees due in the TDR Office 10-15 VIEWING - Studios 3 & 4 11 10% Late Fee assessed on tuition not paid by the 10th 15-16 Hoosiers “Pot of Gold” (Plainfield IN) - Levels 3 - 7 & Xcel 16 Tentative - AIM Teen, AIM II Mandatory Rehearsal 17-22 VIEWING - Studios 5 & 6 17 OPEN—President’s Day 20 Performing Group Contest Fee Installments Due in the TDR Office 21 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 23 Tentative - AIM Teen, AIM II Mandatory Rehearsal Tumbling / Gladiator Recital Rehearsal #1 at TDR & Recital Rehearsal Fee due in the TDR Office 24-29 VIEWING - Studios 1 & 2

March (Madness) 2020 1-10 March lesson payments due by 1st of the month 1 Tentative - AIM Teen, AIM II Mandatory Rehearsal 2 March Newsletter distributed - Begin placing orders for Recital Practice CDs (optional—$2.00 per song)

2-7 VIEWING - Studios 3 & 4 6 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 7-8 Tremaine Dance Convention, Indianapolis Marriott East (refer to July 22, 2018 Picnic Notes) 7 NO AIM, AIM Teen, TDR ACRO PG, Technique classes or small group classes SNACK BAR - CLOSED 8 What TIME IS IT? Daylight Savings Time—Spring ahead one hour! 9-14 VIEWING - Studios 5 & 6

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MARCH Continued from page 12 TDR SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE 10 Groove Regional Solo, Duet/Trio Entry Fees due in the TDR Office Early Bird Special Recital Fee —Last day to get the Early Bird rate 11 10% Late Fee assessed on tuition and Tumbling / Gladiator Recital Rehearsal Fees not paid by the 10th

15 Tumbling / Gladiator Recital Rehearsal #2 at TDR 17 St. Patrick’s Day—If you don’t want to be pinched, don’t forget to wear green! TDR is OPEN 20 Performing Group Contest Fee Installments Due in the TDR Office OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 21 Saturday - WE ARE OPEN ON SATURDAY OF SPRING BREAK! ALL classes / performing groups meet as regular scheduled on this Saturday. Recital Practice CDs - Last day to order 23 Monday - WE ARE OPEN ON MONDAY OF SPRING BREAK! NO Petite Rec Hip Hop PG, JR Rec Hip Hop PG, Pointe, Rec Tap PG or Rec Jazz PG 24 Tuesday CLOSED for Spring Break 25 Wednesday CLOSED for Spring Break 26 Thursday - WE ARE OPEN ON THURSDAY OF SPRING BREAK! NO AIM Teen, Rec Hip Hop PG, Defining Mvmt, The Definition 27 Friday - CLOSED for Spring Break 28 Saturday - WE ARE OPEN ON SATURDAY OF SPRING BREAK! NO AIM, AIM Teen, TDR Acro PG, Technique or Small Group Classes Snack Bar Closed 30-4/4 VIEWING - Studios 1 & 2

TDR ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS TEAM STATE MEET SCHEDULE March 7 - 8 Level 3 State Meet March 14 - 15 Level 4 & 5 State Meet March 21 - 22 Xcel State Meet March 28 - 29 Level 6 & 7 State Meet

April 2020 3/30-4 VIEWING - Studios 1 & 2 1-10 April lesson payments due by the 1st of the month 1-7 RECITAL PRACTICE CDS will be handed out during class time. Tumbling students can pick up their CDs at the front desk 3 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 6 APRIL Newsletter Distributed 6-11 VIEWING - Studios 3 & 4 10 All Fees Must Be Current to receive Recital Costumes & Last day to pay the Recital Fee! 11 10% Late Fee assessed on tuition not paid by the 10th 13-18 VIEWING - Studios 5 & 6 17 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 19 Tumbling / Gladiator Rehearsal #3 at TDR 20 Performing Group Contest Fee Installments Due in the TDR Office 20-23 TENTATIVE – COSTUME WEEK – Costumes will be handed out during regular class time. A parent must be present during regular class to receive costume instructions and assist his / her child in changing into the costume. ALL TUITION, RECITAL FEES AND ANY OTHER MISC. FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL TO RECEIVE COSTUMES 24-26 Encore Regional Dance Competition at Pike Performing Arts Center 24-26 Level 7 Regional Competition

May 2020 1-10 May AND 1/2 June payments due by the 1st lesson of the month (Please note – June’s tuition payment is subject to change depending on the session end date) 1 TENTATIVE - OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 1-3 Groove Regional Dance Competition at Franklin Community High School Xcel Regional Competition 4-9 VIEWING - Studios 1 & 2 4 May Newsletter Distributed 9 Encore Nationals Solo and Duet/Trio Entry Fees due to the TDR Office 11 10% Late Fee assessed on tuition not paid by the 10th

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May 2020 Continued 8-9 Tentative Dates for Recital Class and Performing Group Photos (for those groups not going to Nationals) 10 Tentative Date for Performing Group Pictures (for those groups going to Nationals) 11-16 VIEWING - Studios 3 & 4

15 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) 17 Tumbling / Gladiator Rehearsal #4 at TDR 18-23 Gymnastics Evaluations conducted entire week during all gymnastics classes for Summer Session. VIEWING - Studios 5 & 6 20 Performing Group Contest fee Installments Due in the TDR Office 25 OPEN - Memorial Day (No Petite Rec Hip Hop PG, JR Rec Hip Hop PG, Pointe, Rec Tap PG, Rec Jazz PG, Artistic Gymnastics Team - Levels 2 Transition / Level 3, No Technique and No Small Group classes – all OTHER classes will meet) Snack Bar CLOSED 26-6/6 Summer 2020 Registration

June 2020 Please check the monthly newsletter for up to date Recital & Registration information as it becomes available.

No viewing this month except the last week of lessons for the last 10 minutes of each class.

1 Recital Newsletter Distributed 1-6 Summer 2020 Registration continued **Please note - the office will not be doing registration for summer classes during the week of June 7 - 15 due to Recital preparations, etc. 5 OPEN GYM 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (See Fall schedule packet for details) - this is the last open gym for the 2019-20 season. We do not have Open Gym during our summer session. 7 Tumbling / Gladiator Recital Rehearsal #5 - this is a Dress Rehearsal 11 NO AIM II, AIM Teen, Defining Mvmt, The Definition, Rec Hip Hop PG, Technique or Small Group Classes 11-14 44th Annual Recital at Center Grove High School 15 TDR CLOSED 16-18 Late Registration for the Summer 2020 Session 22 SUMMER 2020 Session Begins 22-25 WEEK 1 Dance and Hip Hop Performing Group Auditions for the 2020-21 Season 26 ACRO PG Boot Camp for Nationals 5:00 - 9:00 27-28 AIM, AIM Teen, Defining Movement, The Definition and Special Group Boot Camp for Nationals - Time TBD 29-7/2 Mandatory Nationals Rehearsal week in all Performing Group classes going to Nationals

July 2020 Summer Class Viewing Schedule - TBD

3 - 6 Possible Travel Days for Nationals - no one should leave any earlier than July 3rd 7-12 Encore Nationals in Charleston, SC - there will be no performing group classes this week as staff and students will be gone to Nationals. The Dance Depot Closed ALL WEEK (3rd - 12th) / Snack Bar will be open with adjusted hours - please see the posted updates on the Releve Café wall in July. 15-16 WEEK 2 Dance and Hip Hop Performing Group Auditions for the 2020-21 Season 18 Mandatory Audition Day for Dance & Tumbling Performing Groups for the 2020 - 21 Season 20-21 WEEK 2 Continued - Dance and Hip Hop Performing Group Auditions for the 2020-21 Season 20-24 Tentative - Gymnastics Evaluations conducted entire week during all gymnastics classes for the Fall- Winter-Spring Session. 26 Tentative - Performing Group Picnic 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. 27-31 Last week of the Summer 2020 Session Tentative - Fall - Winter - Spring 2020-21 Registration For Current Students (those enrolled in the summer session) Tentative - NO Performing Group Classes the last week of summer. All technique and small group classes will meet as regularly scheduled.

Keep your eyes open in the summer newsletter for the following dates / info: ** Complete Fall-Winter-Spring 2020-21 registration schedule

** 2020 Open House Date

AUGUST 2020 17 Tentative Opening Day of our 45th Season!