ALL OF THE FOLLOWING iTEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

 

Fun! Discipline! Fun! Tradition! Fun! Structure! Fun! Mutual respect! Fun!                    New Friends! Fun! Professionalism! Fun!

 

Students should expect a welcoming atmosphere with an award winning Instructor, great tunes, a wide repertoire and a chance to challenge oneself.

Plan on a "workout", according to your own pace.

 

Classes will run Wednesdays from October through May. There may be some weeks we will be pre-empted by our friends at Restoration Foursquare Church. In other cases of emergency re: the Instructor, every effort will be made to supply a Substitute.

 

There will be no class the day before Thanksgiving {usually}.  

Students will be surveyed during other school vacation weeks.

 

 

Please enter through the GLASS DOORS at 39 Fayette St at the corner of South St.            Fayette is one way. A parking lot and street parking are available.

 

FEES:

 

3:30-4:15      45 min Class                NEW Beginners                                        $35/Month

4:15-5:00      45 min Class                Returning Beginners/Intermediate     $35/Month

 

     NOTE: NEW BEGINNERS, in time, may be invited to attend the second class, but it will be geared toward the Veteran Dancers. EXPERIENCED DANCERS are STRONGLY encouraged to attend all or part of the  Beginner or Int Class mostly for Repertoire or until all skills reach an Intermediate Level.

 

One Class                                                                                                         $35/Month

COMBO:  2 classes                                                                                         $45/Month

                 3 classes                                                                                          $55/Month

 

 

There are 3 month discounts, Recruitment Discounts and 4th Family Member is free. 

 

 

Times & Fees may be subject to slight changes to accommodate the site, the Instructor or Student interests.

 

     NOTE: Students who wish to start later in the year                                                           may be eligible for some free private catch-up classes.

 

Payment by Check or Cash or EFA Invoice only.

 

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.

 

There is a Restroom for Dancers.

 

The Instructor will maintain order in the class. Dancers may be asked to sit down if being disruptive.

 

There will be opportunities in the future for shows, parades and performances. Eventually, classes may be restructured for everyone's convenience.

 

ALL Students will be ready to dance at the start time.

Car parked. Coat off. Shoes on. Loo visited. Water filled.

 

Shoes must be worn all year.

 

Show respect to fellow students and Instructor.

 

Focus on own progress and execution.

 

Politeness, kindness and encouragement toward                                             other students is an asset.

 

 All Students/Parents/Guardians will be required to sign an agreement       of Group Rules and Guidelines.

 

Payment is due on the FIRST CLASS of each month or 1st or Trimester.

 

An email must be furnished for correspondence.

A cell phone number must be furnished for cancellations,                                performance day contact, etc.

The Instructor will also provide a cell phone number                                       to Dancers in shows.

 

The Classes will NOT AUTOMATICALLY be cancelled when                                      there is a School Snow Day.

 

Dancers should wear comfortable, preferably layered,                                      undistracting clothes.

 

*NOTE: Acquiring black shoes for class will prepare you                                                                for any future indoor performances.

 

The Step Dancers require ballet, jazz or Ghillies (Irish Dance Shoes). Local discount stores (general and shoe) carry the first two; explore online for the third. Purchase "Rehearsal or Practice Ghillies".

 

The Set Dancers require ballet, jazz or Ghillies and/or low-heeled, preferably leather soled, secure (laced, strapped preferred) shoes. ABSOLUTELY no sneakers or rubber soles. If you need shock absorption, use inserts. Hard plastic soles can be an option on some shoes.

 

Therefore, it must be treated with great respect, good behavior           and gentle care.          

 

All non-Dance Group items and areas are off-limits.                                                                                        

Dancers will be required to help move/replace furniture  to make room.

 

The Hall will be left in the same condition as found, including               during wet weather and other conditions.                                               Leave wet boots in the Glass Door Area.

 

Participation in future shows which may include/require extra rehearsals other than Wednesdays.

 

Shows will require a Group outfit. This will be determined in the future.  (Not a traditional Irish Dance Dress and CONSIDERABLY more affordable!) Double black tights, black turtleneck & multiple layers will be necessary for outdoor, cold weather shows.

Plain Black shoes will be needed for shows; very plain black sneakers or street shoes for parades/outdoor shows.

 

 

 We are proud and honored to have our home at RFSC.

Therefore it will be treated with utmost respect.

 

 Food will not be brought into the Dance Area/Church.

 A sealed Water Bottle is strongly recommended for all Dancers.

 Dancers waiting for rides must remain quietly in the Dance Area until ride arrives.

 

 Due to space restrictions, parents and others will only be allowed in the back 8 rows on the non-dance side or in the “glass door area” when not in use by the Teacher. 

Food may only be consumed in the “glass door area”                                        when not in use by the Teacher. 

 

Access to the bathrooms will be along the opposite wall from the Dancers, across the front, through the door, up the stairs and to the left. Return the same route.                                                                             It is strongly encouraged to use the outdoor route through the parking lot, in the main door, up the stairs and to the left, whenever the weather permits.

 

The Loo should be used before class irrelevant of need. By everyone. Every week.

 

Guests considering joining may be preapproved  for a visit by the Instructor.

 

Please consider Irish Dance on a par with all other activities. Just because we allow very generous flexibility and are not as strict  as a Coach or Director, doesn’t mean  dedication should be less.                      Know every effort will be made to work out a conflict on ITF’s side.

 

Contact Info

An email must be furnished for correspondence.

       

Miss Jean   Home: 603-715-9176      Cell: 856-304-5830                                Email:  javdance@comcast.net        Fax:  603-715-9175                                Mr. Charlie Cell: 609-410-6484