Welcome to The Arts Castle Dance Academy!

Welcome to The Arts CastleDance Academy!About Our DanceInstructors2The Arts Castle Dance Academy wants to awakenthe joy of dance in each of our students! We offera supportive, family-friendly environment, open todancers of all abilities, and cultivated by a nurturing,professional team of instructors.Our Academy classes require a 32-week commitmentwhile our Pre-Academy classes run ona quarterly basis. Please see a description of alldance classes in our Fall Class listing online. Juniorand Senior Companies are offered to experienceddancers by permission of the instructor.With so many excellentchoices for dance education inDelaware, why should you chooseThe Arts Castle?• We keep our classes small –– generally thereare no more than 10 students –– so that thedance instruction is more personalized.• Arts Castle programming is family-friendly andappropriate for all audiences.• The Arts Castle’s programming is noncompetitiveand supportive in nature.• Students are never faced with “surprise” fees.Aside from class fees, only one low fee coverscostume, recital, props, etc.• The Arts Castle strives to make all of its classesaffordable for all families. Classes are subsidizedby private donors of The Arts Castle, anon-profit organization. Scholarships sponsoredby local businesses are also available.• Master classes are held with highly qualifiedguest dance instructors to expose students todifferent genres, cultures and techniques. OurDance Companies offer students additional performanceopportunities throughout the year.Hilary Pyles is a graduate of Otterbein Collegewith a minor in dance, and has studied jazz,hip hop, tap, ballet, lyrical, and modern. She hasperformed throughout Ohio with Fort Hayes DanceEnsemble and participated in dance festivals andcompetitions nationally. This will be her tenth yearteaching at The Arts Castle. Hilary is head of theModern, Lyrical, Jazz and Hip Hop department.Patti Dompierre is a graduate of The OhioState University dance education program. Pattihas been teaching dance for more than 15 years atstudios in New Jersey and Ohio. She has studiedballet, modern, tap, and Jazz with instructors fromacross the globe. Patti has performed with the NewJersey Dance Theatre Guild and at The Ohio StateUniversity. This will be her thirteenth year teachingat The Arts Castle. Patti is head of the Balletdepartment.Emily Hostetler attended the Ballet Theatre ofToledo under the artistic direction of Nigel Burgoineand Anne Marie Getz for 13 years whereshe studied the art of ballet as a company dancer.Emily’s most treasured performances are her rolesin Giselle, Cinderella, and The Nutcracker, in whichshe performed as a divert. She is currently attendingOhio Wesleyan University where she is studyingzoology and journalism. This is her second year as ateacher at The Arts Castle.Rachel Vinciguerra is working towards a doublemajor in theatre and history as well as a danceminor at Ohio Wesleyan University. She has beendancing for more than thirteen years and studiedat The Boston Ballet School. Her main focuses areballet, tap and contemporary dance. This is hersecond year teaching at The Arts Castle.Ivana Webb is starting her second year of teachingat The Arts Castle. She is a freshman at OtterbeinUniversity studying to obtain a BA in theaterand a minor in dance. She has studied jazz, ballet,hip hop and lyrical. She has been dancing since shewas 2 years old and will continue studying danceand performing in productions at Otterbein. Shehas been a member of the Columbus Crewzers, theprofessional dance team for the Columbus Crewsoccer team.

Registration, Payment & Fees:Registration is on a first-come, first-servedbasis, and advance registration is necessary to takeour classes. Students are not registered and maynot attend class until the office receives at leastthe first monthly installment (though we encourageyou to pay for the full year to receive a 10%discount) and a completed Health/Permissionform. These are available online or in our office.To register, students may:• Mail payment (check or Visa/MasterCard)and form to: The Arts Castle, 190 W. WinterSt., Delaware, OH 43015.• Visit The Arts Castle with payment (check,cash or Visa/MasterCard) and fill out formduring office hours (M – F, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)• Fax Visa/MasterCard payment informationand form to 740/363.2733 (Attn. DanceAcademy)Payment: The Arts Castle accepts cash, checks payableto The Arts Castle, and Visa/MasterCard.Scholarships: Partial scholarships are available todance students with financial need. The scholarshipapplication deadline is August 28 at 5 p.m.Forms are available at The Arts Castle or online atwww.artscastle.org in early August.Waiver: By registering, you hereby grant and givethis organization and its partner organizations theright to use your photograph or your child’s photographor image with or without your name or yourchild’s name, both singly and in conjunction withother persons or objects, for any and all purposesincluding, but not limited to, private or publicpresentation, advertising, publicity, and promotion.Also, you hereby, for yourself, your heirs, executors,and administrators, waive and release any and allrights and claims for damages you or your child mayhave against this organization and its partner organizations,representatives, successors, and assignsfor any and all injuries suffered by yourself or yourchild during any activity sponsored by these groups.Class Fees: Our dance curriculum is designed tocover 32 weeks worth of material and culminate inour annual Spring Recital.We encourage students to pay for the yearby September 30 or to sign up fo our monthlyautomatic payment plan with Visa/MasterCard.However, for some families a monthly payment planis the only option. Should a student choose themonthly installment schedule, payments are dueby the first of the month from September throughMay. A $10 fee will be added to all payments notreceived by the 10th day of the month, and studentswith an unpaid balance at the end of themonth will be automatically disenrolled from theclass. We encourage families to contact us beforethe first of the month if payment difficulties arise.Students who remit full payment for the yearby Sept. 30 wil receive a 10% discount off the listedprice. Students may also choose to remit installmentpayments on a monthly basis for 9 monthsbeginning September 1.Fee ChartPay for the year by 9/30 and receive 10% offthese prices!Class perhouseholdmember1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th30 minutes $37 $35 $33 $31 $29 $2745 minutes $41 $39 $37 $35 $33 $3160 minutes $45 $43 $41 $39 $37 $3590 minutes $53 $51 $49 $47 $45 $43The Arts Castle offers discounts for multipleclasses per household. A household is defined aspersons who live at the same address for more thanhalf of the year. The fee chart reflects the monthlyfee per class per family member. If more than 6classes will be taken by family members, pleasecontact The Arts Castle for special pricing.To calculate the monthly total due for a household,it is easiest to circle on the chart one class percolumn, then add the prices. It does not matter theorder in which you select the classes. For example,suppose the Smiths were taking one 30 minuteclass and two 60 minute classes within their household.Their chart may look like this:Example:Class perhouseholdmember1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th30 minutes $37 $35 $33 $31 $29 $2745 minutes $41 $39 $37 $35 $33 $3160 minutes $45 $43 $41 $39 $37 $3590 minutes $53 $51 $49 $47 $45 $43The Smiths’ monthly dance fees would total$37 + $43 + $41 = $121. Their total yearly commitmentif they were to select to pay monthly for9 months would be $121 multiplied by 9 months.If they were to choose to pay for the full year bySeptember 30, they would save 10%, which in thiscase, is over $100.Recital Fee: A recital fee of $65 per class is due byNovember 15; recital fees received before September30 receive a $10 discount. Recital fees receivedafter November 15 may result in a late fee equalto increased costume shipping charges. Recitalfees help to defray costume, venue, and promotioncosts associated with the recital, and are notrefundable after costumes are ordered (withdrawnstudents may arrange to pick up their costume afterthey arrive).Certain classes do not require recital fees, asmost students in the class elect not to participatein the annual Spring Recital; this year, these classesare Teen/Adult Ballet and Teen/Adult Modern/Lyrical.3

4Refunds: If a student withdraws from classes, werequest a written notice of withdrawal, includingreasons, so we can consider making changes thatmight benefit our continuing students. Tuition willbe refunded only if written notice of withdrawal isreceived by our office. The amount refunded willreflect classes not taken after the postmark date onthe written notice. Any discounts given for fullyearpayments will no longer apply since the termsof the discount were not fulfilled. Recital fees arenot refundable once costumes have been ordered,but withdrawn students may pick up their costumeonce they have arrived.Class cancellations: Early registration helps insurethat classes will run. Registration continues untilclasses are filled or the September registrationdeadline passes. We may accept late registrationsfor classes that have already met our minimum registrationrequirements. The Arts Castle reserves theright to cancel classes or substitute teachers if theneed arises; you will be notified if your class mustbe cancelled.Class Policies:Attendance: Students must attend 75% of theirclasses in order to participate in the recital. TheDance Coordinator and Executive Director maymake exceptions if special medical or personalneeds exist. Advanced notification of any absencesis much appreciated.Master Classes: The Arts Castle Dance Academysponsors classes for select students every year,free of charge. Past guest master teachers includeValery Lantratov, acclaimed Russian ballet dancerand director of the Russian National Ballet Foundationand the Thiossane Institute, dancers and drumcircle specializing in African dance. Classes arefree, but students must be invited and sign up inadvance.Class Observation: Parents are invited to observeclass four times per year during observation weeks;see calendar for dates. We ask that you make everyeffort to leave siblings with a sitter.Classes Offsite: The Arts Castle hosts a major fundraiserin early November in our facility. In orderto prepare for the event, the dance classes moveoffsite from October 26 through November 17. Theoffsite location is usually less than a mile away fromThe Arts castle; more details will be distributed inclass.Bring a Friend Day: During the year, our dancestudents are invited to bring a friend to class forfree. Friends need to have a permission form filledout by a parent or guardian: otherwise, attendanceis free. See calendar for tentative dates.T-Shirts: T-shirts celebrating the year of Arts Castledance will be available for ordering twice a year —once in October and once in April. Order forms willbe distributed in class.Class Etiquette: To maintain the safety and enhancethe enjoyment for all of our students, we expectthat dance students will behave in a respectfulway at all times. In addition, we ask that students:• Bring a water bottle • Not chew gum• Arrive on time • Turn cell phones off• Wear minimal jewelry • Observe the dress codeClass Cancellations/Makeups:Classes that do not meet minimum enrollmentby August 31 may be cancelled. Students will benotified; we will try to place students in comparableclasses. If no arrangement can be made, afull refund will be made. See Class Fees for moreinformation.Inclement Weather: Class cancellations due toinclement weather will be announced on radiostations 610 WTVN (AM) and Sunny 95 WSNY (AM/FM) and on channels 4, 6 and 10. We will alsoleave a message on The Arts Castle’s voicemail; call740.369.ARTS (2787). Schools may be closed butThe Arts Castle may be open (or vice versa). Checkto be sure.Make-up Classes: Make-up classes for classes cancelledby The Arts Castle due to inclement weatheror other reasons will be scheduled th week of May14 (if possible) or other times (if necessary).Students who must make up classes theymissed should discuss options of attending otherclasses with their teacher.Annual Recital:Dance Academy students have the opportunityto perform in the annual Dance Recital. Each studentwill receive 4 free tickets per class for familyand friends. Additional tickets will be available forpurchase prior to the recital as well as at the door.All proceeds of tickets sales go to the operation ofThe Arts Castle and its Dance Academy.Program and Invitation Cover Competition: TheArts Castle dance students are invited to submit adrawing that will be featured on the cover of ourprograms and invitations to our annual Recital. Thecompetition will begin in March and the winner willbe chosen in mid-April. More information will bedistributed in class in March.Dress Code:Academy:• Boys (all styles): Clothing that allowseasy movement; no denim. Appropriateshoes, preferably in black.

• Adults (all styles): Leotard with tightsis suggested, but clothing that allowseasy movement is acceptable. Appropriateshoes.• Ballet: Solid color leotard with tightsand pink ballet shoes (black for boys).Hair should be up, preferably in a bun.• Lyrical/Modern: Leotard with tightsis suggested, but clothing that allowseasy movement is acceptable. Barefeet.• Jazz: Leotard with tights or jazz pants.Black jazz shoes. Hair should be pulledback away from face.• Tap: Leotard with tights. Black patentleather tap shoes or tap oxfordswith hard toes (Intermediate Tap andabove). Hair should be pulled backaway from face.• Hip Hop / Bboys: Clothing that allowseasy movement, covered knees recommended.No denim; no skirts. BlackConverse-style sneakers.Pre-Academy:• Tot Dance / Tot Dance II: Leotard andtights or clothes that allow easy movement.Ballet shoes or bare feet.• Pre-Ballet / Pre-Tap: Leotard andtights for girls, clothes that allow easymovement for boys. Tap shoes for Pre-Tap; ballet shoes for Pre-Ballet.• Pre-Hip Hop / Step It Up, Boys!:Clothes that allow easy movement.Covered knees. Sneakers; bare feetare also acceptable.Dance Academy Calendar 2012-2013Saturday, August 11 — Dance Open House 2 – 5 p.m.Saturday, August 11 — Dance Company Audition 5 – 6 p.m.Tuesday, August 28 — Registration DeadlineSeptember 3 — Labor Day – No classesSeptember 4 — Classes beginSeptember 24 - 29 — Bring a Friend WeekOctober 1 - 6 — Observation WeekOctober 27 - November 17 — Classes Offsite for Castle Arts AffairNovember 20 - 24 — Thanksgiving BreakDecember 3 - 8 — Observation WeekDecember TBD — Dance Academy Holiday PerformanceDecember 20 - January 2 — Holiday BreakJanuary 3 — Classes ResumeFebruary 4 - 9 — Observation WeekMarch TBD — Dance Company ConcertApril 1 - 6 — Observation WeekMarch 25 - 30 — Spring BreakApril 27 — Picture Day (tentative)May 6 - 11 — Bring a Friend WeekMay 11 — Classes endWeek of May 13 — Dress Rehearsal (tentative)May 18 — Dance Recital (tentative)Questions? Contact The Arts Castle190 West Winter Street • Delaware, OH 43015740.369.ARTS • Fax 740.363.2733dance@artscastle.orgwww.artscastle.org5