1)  Dance classes begin promptly at the designated times:

The one hour dance hour is 55 minutes long with the last five minutes utilized in order to allow dancers to get ready and to collect their dance gear.

After dancers are dismissed, please wait in the lobby. Please do not enter the dance studio as your presence will interrupt the next class that is in session. Also the next class may be using the area as a dressing room.

Reminder to everyone: No street shoes are permitted in the entire dance studio. Please respect the cleanliness of all dancers.

Please respect the dancers and the teachers by not entering the classroom while class is in session.

Only mothers are permitted to observe the lower-level classes. Other family (father, sibings), relatives, friends are not allowed in the dance studio during class sessions because of a distraction issue.

2)  All students must wear proper and clean dance attire to class:

MONDAY 4:30-5:30 -- Black long sleeved scoop neck leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, white patent leather tyette shoes, dancing bag

MONDAY 5:30-6:30 -- Any color dance leotard, dance tights, jazz pants and/or bootie shorts (no gaucho pants), legwarmers, black ballet slippers, black oxford tap shoes, black hip hop sneakers; 3 ring plastic notebook, dancing bag (see #5)

MONDAY 6:30-7:30 -- Competition Cheer/Dance Class -- Any color dance leotard, dance tights,jazz pants and/or bootie shorts (no gaucho pants), legwarmers, black ballet slippers, black Capezio "Blue Star" sneakers.

TUESDAY 7:30-8:30 -- Advanced Tap Class -- Dance attire, Capezio 360 tap shoes.

TUESDAY 4:30-5:30 -- Any color dance leotard, dance tights, jazz pants and or bootie shorts (no gaucho pants), legwarmers, black ballet slippers, Capezio M-60 tap shoes

TUESDAY 5:30-6:30 -- Any color dance leotard, dance tights, jazz pants and or bootie shorts (no gaucho pants), legwarmers, black ballet slippers, Capezio M-60 tap shoes, black hip hop dance sneaker ($30); 3 ring plastic notebook, dancing bag (see #5)

TUESDAY 6:30-7:30 -- CELTIC CLASS -- Dance Attire: leotard and tights, jazz pants and or bootie shorts (no gaucho pants), legwarmers, black ghillies, black hard-soled Celtic shoes; black jazz boots (for parade wear); tennis shoes for outside practice; outdoor wear (hat, gloves, coat) 3 ring plastic notebook, dancing bag, black ballets for parade

TUESDAY 7:30-8:30 -- Hip Hop -- Dance attire, B-Free jazz boot.

WEDNESDAY 4:30-5:30, 5:30-6:30, 6:30-7:30 -- Dance attire, M-60 or K-360 tap shoes, B-Free Jazz boot for all hip hop classes

THURSDAY 4:30-5:30, 5:30-6:30, 6:30-7:30 -- Any color dance leotard, dance tights, jazz pants and or bootie shorts (no gaucho pants), legwarmers, black ballet slippers, Capezio M-60 tap shoes, dance boot; 3 ring plastic notebook, dancing bag (see #5)

FRIDAY 4:30-5:30, 5:30-6:30, 6:30-7:30 -- Any color dance leotard, dance tights, jazz pants and or bootie shorts (no gaucho pants), legwarmers, black ballet slippers, Capezio M-60 tap shoes, black hip hop jazz sneaker; 3 ring plastic notebook, dancing bag (see #5)

3) Required Tap Dance Shoes:

Intermediate Tap Classes wear a Capezio M-60 tap shoe. Advanced classes wear a Capezio K-360 tap shoe. All shoes may be purchased at Reiter's Marina in the Heights. Ask for Bonnie.

M-60 Capezio Tap shoe

Required Celtic Shoes:

Black ghillies and black hard-soled Celtic Shoes. For further information: http://www.keilys.com.

4)  Dancer's hair:

All hair must be neatly secured off the face before coming to class. Below is a step-by-step tutorial. NO SHORT BOBBY PINS. Long bobby pins only. See #6 below.

For more information: http://www.dance.net/topic/6226112/1/Ballet-General/An-ultimate-ballet-bun-thread-links-w-pics-included.html

For a step-by-step visual tutorial, go to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUMI9lvs03A

5)  Dancing Bag:

All dancers bring to class a "dancing bag" in which to carry dancing gear, accessories, and informational notes from teachers.  First and last name must be on the outside of the bag.

3-Ring Notebook:

All dancers (except Monday 4:30 class) need to bring a plastic 3-ring notebook to class with the first and last name clearly on the outside.

What a dancer/performer carries in her dance bag: http://www.dancehelp.com/articles/dance-products/dance-bag-essentials.aspx

6)  Safety Issues:

In order to keep dancers safe, no jewelry of any kind will be worn in class. NO SMALL BOBBY PINS IN HAIR. LONG BOBBY PINS that are securely anchored are permitted.

Small bobby pin versus Long bobby pins

Contact lenses and properly secured eyebands for eyeglasses are permitted in all classes except tumbling and acrobatics. Although contact lenses are allowed onstage, eyeglasses are not. This is a safety issue for not only the eyeglass wearer but also the other performers.

8) Attendance/Missed Classes:

If a dancer has to miss a class for any reason, please contact one of the teachers as soon as possible by E-Mail mcdance@imt.net or a telephone call at 855-4909.  

Advanced classes are allowed two unexcused absences per year.

Any student who wishes to compete, must attend at least 85% of the classes over the course of the dance year. All competition classes must attend at least 85% of out-of-studio performances as part of the dance curriculum.

9)  Costumes:

Costumes are ordered in November for the May photo session and the June recital. Prepare in advance for a non-refundable $60 costume deposit for each costume. If a dancer is extremely thin, tall or short or has some extra goodness, alterations may be necessary. Parents are responsible for this expense.

10) "Schedule of Events":

A Schedule of Events booklet is provided to each family on the first day of dance class.  In this schedule, teachers have detailed the times, the events, the costs, and all dance participation activities for the upcoming dance year.

A dance blog is available online for all daily updates at http://rimviewdancestudio.blogspot.com

Sign up as a "Follower" on the above blog spot and you will automatically receive all updates. Scroll down the RIGHT side of the page until you see the word "Follower." Click on it and follow the simple instructions.

Go to http://www.broadtexter.com/dancing and sign up for the RDS emergency alerts.

11)  Study Aids:

In January 2010, instructors will provide a CD, DVD and complete dance notes for all dancing classes. The cost for these study materials is $35.

12)  Two Recital Photo Sessions 2010:

FIRST: SATURDAY, MAY 1st -- Held at the RDS HEIGHTS' LOCATION, 520 Wicks Lane

Monday 4:30 class -- That's the Way It Is -- 1:00 p.m.

Monday 5:30 class -- Stupid Cupid and It's a Small World -- 3:00 p.m.

Monday 6:30 class -- Step it Up -- 5:00 p.m.

SECOND: SATURDAY, MAY 8th -- All other classes -- RDS HEIGHTS' LOCATION

Optional to buy but attendance is mandatory.

13)  MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL:

A MANDATORY dress rehearsal for all dance recital participants will be held on Sunday, June 6th at the Alberta Bair Theater beginning at 12:30 p.m.  Specific times are listed in the "Schedule of Events."

14)  The 2010 Annual Dance Recital, "What a Feeling "

RIMVIEW DANCE STUDIOS' 35th Annual Dance Recital will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Alberta Bair Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale on MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010 at the Alberta Bair Ticket Office at 10:00 a.m.; Rimrock Mall customer service at 10:30 a.m; or online at http://www.albertabairtheater.org. at 11:00 a.m. Tickets that are purchased online may be purchased 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Recital tickets are "Reserved Seating Only " and all seats are $18 each.

15)  Summer dance classes:

The 2010 Summer Dance Workshop begins on WEDNESDAY, JULY 7. Students who are interested in competitions should attend this month long workshop. This is by teacher invitation only.

Young performers advanced summer workshop. 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Ages 7 through 10)

5:30-6:30 p.m. (Ages 11 through 18)

6:30-7:30 p.m., CELTIC DANCING (Ages 10 through Adult)

Prerequisite: teachers' permission

THURSDAY, JULY 8TH

5:30-6:30 -- "Tiny Tots Tap" class, 3-6 year old

6:30-7:30 -- All levels Hip Hop Class

16)  Dance Fees:

Yearly Registration Fee:

There is a yearly non-refundable Registration Fee of $35 for all students. This covers all regisration materials.

Monthly Tuition:

Tuition is due on the 5th of the month unless other arrangements are made. A $25 late fee will be applied to any account that is paid after the 5th of the month.

Parents are responsible for tuition until Miss Lynda is notified by E-Mail or by telephone that a student's classes are to be terminated.

Costume Deposits:

All costume deposits for all classes are non-refundable.

17)  Optional out-of-studio Performances:

During the year, students who wish to enhance their dancing skills will be asked to participate at various performances and fashion shows. 

18)  Pre-school Dancing Program:

Music + Movement + Imagination
Healthy Development for Young Children Ages 3 to kindergarten

Pre-school classes involve creative movement, pre-ballet, introduction to tap dancing, basic music skills (counting music; finding and counting from the beginning of a musical phrase to the end; finding and moving on the down beat) and tumbling/acrobatics as it pertains to dance.

19)  Competition Team:

The 2009-2010 Dance year is proud to announce a RDS Competition Team. The dancers will attend competitions and dance workshops in Billings and other areas of Montana. Competitors will need a competition outfit:

20)  Private instruction:

Private instruction is available for pageants, talent shows and auditions.  Music CD, choreography and notes also are available.

21)  Observation of Classes:

Mothers only may observe any lower level class (Monday classes only) in which their child is registered. Observation is not allowed in the intermedicate or advanced classes.  This is not a “performance” class but a “learning” class.  No siblings may observe as they are a distraction.

22) Cancellation of Classes: 

A class can be canceled if less than six students register for a particular class. The maximum size of a class depends on the age and the type of class.

The RimView Dance Studio hopes all students love to dance, but we know that does not mean all students want to take classes in dance. If a student does not seem interested in class, interfers with the participation of the other students or causes disruption in the class, the student's registration will be cancelled at the end of the month. There will be no refunds on registration or past monthly fees. If a student misses more than three dance classes in a row, the student's instructor will contact parents and discuss whether or not that student should continue dance classes.

In order to keep costs down in this economy, the RimView Dance Studio will keep all information on the website and blogspot. All information forms may be downloaded from these sites. All parents are required to become a follower of the blogspot so they can receive daily updates. All parents also must sign up for RDS mobile alerts at http://www.broadtexter.com/Dancing for emergency alerts -- We are GOING GREEN!

23) Questions:

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Miss Lynda by Cell Phone: 855-4909 or by E-Mail at mcdance@imt.net