Modern 3/4 Pre-Professional

All Dance classes begin in the fall and progress through the spring and summer sessions. Do not register for a higher level in the spring or summer. For beginner and lower-level classes, new students should enroll according to the age requirements specified below. New students with previous training and any student with questions regarding proper class placement should call Carolyn Hanna at 903-510-2483 or email chan3@tjc.edu for information and director’s approval before enrolling.

Enrollments are accepted on a “first come, first served” basis. ENROLL EARLY TO GUARANTEE ENTRY, as the dance program limits class sizes, and classes will be closed when enrollment quotas are met. Late enrollments after the session begins will be accepted on a space-available basis only.

• We reserve the right to cancel classes not meeting enrollment quota, for 80% refund or transfer into another dance class. Class schedules may be subject to change.
• Parking Permits and HPE Building Entrance Rules Temporary parking permits for classes located in the Ornelas Health and Physical Education Building (OHPE) and Fine Arts Building are mailed out when registrations are received, upon request.

Dress Code

Hair: All students with long hair must wear it in a bun, tightly secured with no stray hairs. For short hair, secure with barrettes/pins off the face.

The dress code is dependent on the level of placement. Please contact Carolyn Hanna at chan3@tjc.edu for more information.

GIRLS/WOMEN:

• Pre-Ballet and Combo classes:
  • Plain pink leotards with no sequins, flowers, prints on them. Style is the choice of the student, but when in doubt, ask your instructor before purchasing.
  • Footed or convertible pink tights, either with or without the seam down the back.
  • Pink ballet slippers that fit to the foot similar to socks.
• Intro to Ballet 1 and Level 1 classes: :
• Plain lavender leotard with no sequins, flowers, or prints on them. Style is the choice of the student, but when in doubt, ask your instructor before purchasing.
• Footed or convertible pink tights, either with or without the seam down the back.
• Pink ballet slippers that fit to the foot similar to socks.
• Level 2:
• Wears “Purple” color leotard
• Level 3:
• Wears "Royal" color leotard
• Level 4/5:
• Wears “Burgundy” color leotard
• Bloch and Theatrical brand leotards are highly encouraged
• Pointe:
• Shoes only for approved dancers after speaking with the Ballet Mistress.
• Modern:
• Leotard, black tights or thin leggings, hair pulled away from the face, and bare feet.
• Hip Hop:
• Comfortable clothing & shoes, hair pulled away from the face.

BOYS/MEN:

• Form-fitting exercise pants, biker shorts, or black men’s tights (heavy weight).
• White T-shirt, form-fitting
• Dance belt, an undergarment similar to jock strap, for safety (mandatory)
• Men’s ballet shoes

T-shirts, shorts, skirts, and legwarmers are not allowed in ballet technique or pointe classes.

Suggested Dance Attire Distributors:

• www.DiscountDance.com • 1-800-328-7107
• www.DanceDistributors.com • 1-800-333-2623
  

Academy of Dance Policies

Missed classes may be made up in a comparable or lower-level class at any time; ask your instructor as to which class to attend. Make-up classes for missed or canceled classes may be taken at any time during the session, but make-up classes cannot be “rolled over” into a future semester. Making up missed classes is optional. There are no refunds for missed classes, regardless of the circumstances. Students who discontinue attendance at classes enrolled may not transfer their enrollment to another student, nor are there refunds for non-attendance.

In case of classes canceled due to instructor illness or threatening weather, it shall be at the instructor’s discretion to schedule an extra makeup class, or to have students attend another class already in session.

Students may not substitute optional classes for required classes, nor substitute classes from another level without approval of instructor/director.

* A $50 discount will be given to students who enroll in three classes.