Welcome to the Havre de Grace Dance Program Let`s Get Ready to

Welcome to the Havre de Grace Dance Program Let`s Get Ready to

Welcome to the Havre de Grace Dance Program
Let’s Get Ready to Dance
September 2014 – April 2015
Welcome Packet
Enclosed you will find important information concerning this years dance season.
Please keep this information package on hand to refer to for questions you may have
concerning our program
General Program Information
Dance Rules
Proper Dance Attire
Inclement Weather Policy
Dance Closing List
Important Dates
Apparel Order Form
We welcome any suggestions you may have to improve our program,
and will take them into consideration for next year.
Please feel free to email your suggestions to
[email protected]
Don’t forget to LIKE us on facebook
HAVRE DE GRACE DANCERS
PARENT COMMITTEE
AND TEACHERS
www.havredegracedance.com
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Havre de Grace Dancer’s General Information
www.havredegracecdance.com
Contact Us: [email protected]
We hope you enjoyed your summer and are ready for “DANCE”. The following is information that we
hope you will find helpful throughout this upcoming dance season.
CLASSES
Sessions will begin on September 22, 2014. Sessions are held Monday through Thursday, and are held
at one of the following facilities:
 Havre de Grace Activity Center (351 Lewis Lane)
 Havre de Grace Community Center (100 Lagaret Lane)
 Meadowvale Elementary School (910 Graceview Drive)
 Havre de Grace Middle School (401 Lewis Lane)
The location and time of your child’s dance class were emailed out. If you did not receive a placement
please email us at [email protected] .
RECITAL
When: TBD
Where: Havre de Grace High School
Details: The week leading up to the recital we will have rehearsals at the Havre de Grace High School
and no regular classes will be scheduled. Updated recital information will be given out closer to
recital time and we will confirm the date as soon as possible!
TYPES OF DANCE OFFERED:
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Classes are for children that are 3 years old (by Dec. 31st, 14). Each class runs 45 minutes.
BALLET, TAP or JAZZ
Ballet & Tap classes are for children ages 4 and up (by Dec. 31st, 14). Jazz classes are for children ages
5 and up (entering Kindergarten in the fall). Each class runs 50 minutes.
LYRICAL/MODERN
Lyrical/Modern classes are for children ages 8 and up (entering third grade in the fall) with at least 2
years dance experience. Each class runs 50 minutes.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop classes are for children ages 9 and up (entering fourth grade in the fall) with at least 2 years
dance experience. Each class runs 50 minutes.
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CLOSINGS/CANCELLATIONS
We follow Harford County school closings. When schools are closed for holidays, teacher staff
development, and/or inclement weather dance will not be held. The Inclement Weather Policy is
included in this packet. We will post on our website and facebook about any sudden cancellations
(www.havredegracedance.com). Also, we will send out group email messages and possibly a text.
TEACHER CONTACT
You can always contact us by visiting our website, www.havredegracedance.com or emailing us at
[email protected]. We will reply to you as soon as possible. If you have a specific
question for a teacher, you can email them using their personal email address:
Renee Mentzer
Kristin Barge
Amanda Vincenti
Meghan Whitehurst
Julie Pfeffer
Jenni Lattanzi
Joelle Szychowski
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
COMMUNICATION
We ask that you check your email once in the morning and once in the afternoon as updates and
messages will be relayed through email OFTEN. We will also try to communicate via text message this
year! More details of the texting option will come as the dance year progresses. If you have an
@hcps.org or @ccps.org email address please provide a secondary email address because their
servers block our email service.
The most common reason subscribers don’t see our email in their inboxes is because it’s landing in
spam/junk folders. Please make sure you add your teacher’s personal email address as well as
[email protected] to your contact list or address book. You can also check your
spam/junk filter settings to be sure that our addresses aren’t being blocked.
VOLUNTEERS
This coming dance season we will be asking for a volunteer to be the “Class Mom or Dad” for your
child’s class. The parent volunteer would assist with making sure that all parents in that particular
class receive informational flyers, distribute and collect fundraising packets, make class phone calls to
notify if a class has been cancelled, and measure children and fill out the costume order measurement
form. Although we do have a committee, we think this will help to make it easier for everyone if the
dance committee and teachers had a “Class Parent.” If you have any ideas or suggestions that might
benefit our program, please e-mail us at [email protected]. Volunteers are an essential
part of our program. Please consider giving some of your time to make this another successful year
for your little dancer. Thank You!
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Havre de Grace Recreation Committee
Dance Rules
Note: PARENTS – PLEASE REVIEW THESE RULES WITH YOUR CHILD(REN)
1. Registration and Costume fees are non-refundable.
2. Running in the halls is not permitted.
3. Food and drink are not permitted inside the building after school hours (this includes no gum
chewing during class). Violation of this rule can result in dismissal from the program.
4. Students should use the restroom before coming to class. If your child is not potty trained we
ask that you stay nearby to the classroom to assist your child with their bathroom needs.
5. Students are not permitted to be in other areas of the building. Anyone who is found wandering
the halls or creating a disruption will be given a warning for the first offense. The second
offense will result in dismissal from the program. REFUNDS ARE NOT GRANTED FOR
DISMISSALS.
6. Children are to be escorted to the class by parents and picked up at the same location.
PLEASE BE PROMPT. No child will be allowed to leave the class unless a parent is
waiting. For security reasons, the doors to the school will be locked during class times and
may not be propped open. Please be on time to pick up your child.
7. Inclement Weather – See attached inclement weather policy. No school = No dance
8. More than 5 unexcused absences from a class could result in dismissal from the recital.
Please try to advise your teacher if you know you will be missing a class.
9. PROPER DANCE ATTIRE MUST BE WORN TO ALL CLASSES. No jeans, large shirts,
jewelry, constrictive clothing, etc. Dance shoes must also be worn to all classes. No stocking
feet. Hair should be pulled back away from the face in a ponytail or bun for every class. Please
see the Proper Dance Attire Form included with this packet for more details.
10. Problems / Concerns / Questions? Please speak to your child’s instructor. For more
information please e-mail the teachers and committee members at
[email protected].
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Proper Dance Attire
Ballet
Leotard, tights and pink ballet shoes must be worn to each class. A ballet skirt or
dance sweater/warmer (made specifically for dance) may be worn over a leotard.
Hair must be pulled back at all times into a ponytail or a bun. Shoes should fit
snugly and strings tucked in.
Tap and Jazz
Leotard and tights, dance pants, dance skirt or unitard of any color must be worn to
each class. Black tap or jazz shoes must also be worn at all times. Hair must be
pulled back into a ponytail or bun. If pants are worn, they should be capris or dance
pants that come just to the ankle. Pants that hang over the shoes are a safety
hazard. Tap dancers should arrive to class in rubber-soled shoes that they can
warm up in so they don’t slide around unless the teacher tells them otherwise.
Lyrical/Modern
Leotard and tights, dance pants, dance skirt or unitard of any color must be worn to
each class. Class may be taken in bare feet, but nude, foot undeez will be required
for the recital. No loose or baggy clothing allowed.
Creative Movement
Leotard, tights and pink ballet shoes must be worn to each class. Skirts and tutu’s
may be worn if they are not a distraction to the child.
Boys may wear fitted t-shirts and pants that allow them to move freely. Please be
sure pant legs are above the shoes.
* Street clothes, jeans, baggy pants, baggy shirts, hair down and jewelry
are not acceptable for any class. In order for the teachers to see
movements and/or correct them, these rules must be followed.
* County Ballet Dance Shop has a selection of shoes/attire in all sizes. Also,
Payless, Wal-Mart, Curtain Call for Class, Dance Distributors (online), and
Target are great places to check for proper dance shoes/attire.
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Inclement Weather Information
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
The Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation will utilize the following
procedure for cancellation of programs and activities during inclement weather
conditions.
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES:
Weekdays, during regular business hours, when Harford County Government Offices
are closed, all Harford County Parks and Recreation facilities will also be closed.
These facilities will also adhere to announce delayed openings or early closings as
determined by Harford County Government. In addition, if a specific facility cannot be
opened or remain open safely, it may be closed by the local Parks and Recreation
staff. During evening hours, weekends and holidays, when Harford County
Government does not have regular business hours, local recreation staff will make
cancellation decisions based upon specific site conditions. Excluded is Swan Harbor
Farm.
SCHOOL FACILITIES:
During weekdays when schools are closed or close early, all Harford County
Parks and Recreation activities are cancelled. When schools are closed or close
early on Friday, activities for that weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) will be
cancelled based on the policy established by the Board of Education. If inclement
weather occurs weekdays after school is dismissed and on weekends, Harford County
Department of Parks and Recreation will use the snow emergency plan to determine
activity status. When the snow emergency plan is in effect, activities at school sites will
be cancelled.
LISTEN TO WAMD (97 AM) OR WXCY (103.7 FM) FOR ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS
REGARDING PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS.
Website will also be updated for any closing information.
www.havredegracedance.com
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Dance Closing List
This is a closing list as it is known at this time. Additional days could be added and
we will let you know as soon as we are aware.
Date
September 25, 2014
October 13, 2014
November 3, 2014
November 4, 2014
November 11, 2014
November 24 – 26, 2014
November 27-28, 2014
December 1-2, 2014
December 9, 2014
December 23-31, 2014
January 1-2, 2015
January 19, 2015
February 16, 2015
April 3-8, 2015
April 9-10, 2015
Event
No Thursday Dance Classes (schools closed)
No Classes for Ms. Renee ONLY
Teacher Staff Development Day
General Election Day
No Classes at Activity Center
Teacher Staff Development Days
Thanksgiving Holiday
No Classes at Meadowvale ONLY (Holiday Shoppe)
No Classes at Meadowvale ONLY
Winter Holiday
Winter Holiday
MLK Jr. Holiday
Presidents Day
Holiday/Spring Vacation
Teacher Staff Development Days
Important Dates
(as of September 15, 2014)
Date
Event
October 17, 2014
Apparel orders due
November 8, 2014
Fall Bull Roast (Adults Only)
TBD
Dance-A-Thon
(February)
(for dancers)
TBD
Quarter Auction @ Dublin/Darlington VFW
(early spring)
TBD
Picture Day @ Activity Center
(in April)
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Now is your chance to order your Havre de Grace Dancer’s apparel. Please completely fill out the order form below and submit it to
your child’s dance teacher fully paid by Oct 17th. Photos of most items may be found on our website.
Checks need to be made payable to Havre de Grace Recreation Committee.
Child’s Name______________________ e-mail __________________________ phone #____________
Child’s Dance Teacher _______________________
size not available if shaded
Item
Price
CXS
Example: T-shirt
Color
T-shirt-regular
Purple, black, grey or
purple tie dye
T-shirt-ladies fit
Black
Shorts
Black or grey
Long Sleeve Shirt
Purple, black or grey
Hooded Sweatshirt
Black, purple or grey
Zip-up Sweatshirt
Black, purple or grey
Sweatpants
Black or grey
Half-Zip Lined Jacket
(black)
Add $5 for name
Warm Up Jacket (purple)
Add $5 for name
Warm Up Pants (purple)
Cinch Dance Bag (black)
Black Yoga Capri Pant
Bling Dance Mom Shirt
$10
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purp
(also avail in dad, dancer,
grandparent, sister, aunt, brother,
pics on website – please specify title
and ladies or regular cut)
Stretch Ribbed Tank
Half-Zip Micro-Fleece
Vinyl Window Sticker
CS
CM
CL
CXL AS AM
AL
AXL
A2X
A3X
1
grey
Total
Qty
2
Total
Price
$20
$10
$12
$15
$15
$22
$26
$20
$40
$5
$30
$5
$30
$15
$26
$15
Print name to be embroidered:
Print name to be embroidered:
$14
$30
$3
Totals
Ck # _________
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Qty
Amt. pd