fall session: 2017-2018
FALL SESSION: 2017-2018
our page for updates and reminders of classes!
724 US Highway 50 Sandoval, IL 62882 618-247-3589 (Phone) 618-315-9139 (Cell) 618-247-3807 (Fax)
Also, visit our website for calendars and reminders all year!
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.studio50.org
Please keep this for reference throughout the 2017-2018 season. This session begins on Monday, August 21st and ends on Thursday, May 24th, 2018. Classes for the season are based on a 9 month basis. Some months have 3 weeks and others have 5 weeks. You are guaranteed 36 classes for the season. Fees remain the same each month. DO NOT deduct for missed classes. Unless we receive “written” notification that your child is dropping a class, they are still considered an “active” student who is holding a spot in the class and therefore still owe tuition. MAKE-UPS ALL make-ups must be scheduled & approved through the office. Do not assume that the time you have come before will work every time. If you show up for a make-up class without scheduling it through the office, you will not be allowed in the class. Classes not made up within six weeks are lost. There are no refunds. You cannot schedule make-up classes if your tuition is not current. STUDIO HOLIDAYS The studio will be closed only on the following holidays. We will be open all other school, state and federal holidays unless you are notified otherwise. Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas Easter
Closed Closed Closed Closed
Saturday, Sept 2nd through Monday, Sept 4th Tuesday, Nov 21st through Sunday, Nov 26th Tuesday, Dec 19th through Tuesday, Jan 2nd Tuesday, March 27th through Monday, April 2nd
OBSERVATION WEEKS Please make note of these dates. This is the ONLY time that classes will be open for parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. to observe. NO EXCEPTIONS FOR ANY REASON!!! Tuesday, Dec 12th through Monday, Dec 18th (The week before Christmas break.) & Tuesday, March 20th through Monday, March 26th (The week before Easter break.) Note: There are NO make ups during Observation Weeks. It is unfair to your child & the teacher. We know there are other things going on. Please understand that we cannot make exceptions – there would be someone all the time. DANCE RECITAL/TUMBLING-CHEER EXHIBITION We have a Dance Recital every year and a Tumbling/Cheer exhibition every other year. This year we will have both. Recitals are not mandatory, but once you sign up for the recital and your outfit deposit has been paid, your outfit has been ordered. You are responsible for the balance even if you change your mind. There are no returns and no refunds on recital/exhibition outfits. The tentative dates for the annual Dance Recital are set for Tuesday, June 5th & Wednesday, June 6th, 2018, with the MANDATORY dress rehearsal on Monday, June 4th, 2018 at the Kaskaskia College Auditorium. Tumbling exhibition tentative date is Saturday, June 2nd, 2018, with MANDATORY practice Friday, June 1st, 2018 at Sandoval High School.
PAYMENT OPTIONS – **ACH payment plan offered** Cash, Check, Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa only) or ACH. The preferred option is the ACH draft. The monthly payment will be deducted on the 30th or the last business day of the month from your checking/savings account. The payment will be posted at least 7 days before it will be deducted. Once the payment has posted for the month, there are no refunds – you may continue classes until end of month or forfeit the tuition. ACH will continue until we receive written notification that you are quitting or changing payment methods. We will not issue credit for any ACH withdrawn unless it is our mistake. ACH will continue until we receive written notification to stop. ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE A $30 (non-refundable) registration fee is due (per child) when registering. This is payable once per year and is effective from August 2017 through August 2018.
MONTHLY TUITION RATES Monthly*
COMPETITION/COMPANY RATES Monthly*
Classes
Cash, Check or Credit Card
ACH Rate
Classes
ACH Rate
1 Hour 1 ½ Hours 2 Hours 2 ½ Hours 3 Hours 3 ½ Hours 4 Hours 4 ½ Hours 5 Hours
$45 $56 $70 $78 $90 $98 $100 $108 $110
$35 $46 $60 $68 $80 $88 $90 $98 $100
Cash, Check or Credit Card
2 Hours 2 ½ Hours 3 Hours 3 ½ Hours 4 Hours 4 ½ Hours 5 Hours 5 ½ Hours 6 Hours
$65 $70 $75 $83 $90 $95 $100 $108 $115
$55 $60 $65 $73 $80 $85 $90 $98 $105
T&T students add $5.00 for open gyms. Discount: *Deduct $5 off the monthly price above – if discount applies (See below). No additional discounts are available on the ACH rate. Tuition example: If one child is in a competition/company class and their sibling is in a 1 hour dance class, use the 3 hour competition/company rate for total monthly tuition. Tuition rate for siblings: If you have 1 child taking a 1 hour dance class and another child taking a 1 hour tumbling class, use the 2 hour rate for the monthly tuition. This is total monthly tuition, not per child per month.
DISCOUNTS & LATE FEES For check, cash, credit card payments RECEIVED BEFORE the 1st of the month, a $5 discount will apply. This does not mean post marked or the date of the check. Payments received on or after the 1st do not receive the discount. If payment is not received in full by the end of the month for any Studio 50 charge (tuition, recital fee, competition fee, clothing, etc.) a $5 late fee per open invoice will be assessed. The late fee will be added to each invoice every month until the balance is paid in full.
If your tuition is paid by ACH – you will save a total of $10 off monthly tuition.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
***We offer “Monical’s Pizza’s” ***
Book your child’s fun-filled party with us! Parties - 1 hour of gym time and ½ hour in the dance room for your cake/gifts. We now offer “Monical’s Pizza” - starting as low as $8.00 for a 16” pizza. We will also cover tables and fill helium balloons to coordinate with the colors of your party. You provide the cake, drink and settings. Prices are: 10 child - $100.00 (deposit of $60.00) 20 child - $110.00 (deposit of $70.00) The deposit, pizza’s in full if ordered & signed contract are due within one week of booking the party and the balance is due the day of the party. For each extra child, the cost is $2.00 per child, not counting the birthday child. Deposits are non-refundable. Please remember, birthday parties are for children only. Adults are prohibited from using the equipment. SNOW DAYS During bad weather, listen to WJBD Salem, WRXX Centralia or WCXO Carlyle radio stations, check the Facebook page, our website or call the office after 1:00 p.m. for cancellations. We do not follow school cancellations, so if you are in doubt as to whether or not class is being held, please listen to the radio or call the Studio. We will schedule times to make up any Snow Days, or the extra recital practices may be used as make-ups. PRO SHOP In our Pro Shop, we carry shoes, leotards, dance bags, t-shirts, hoodies and more! If we don’t have your size in stock, we can order it and usually have it in time for your next class. We have sizers for tumbling, ballet, jazz and tap shoes. All shoes run different, so we can make sure to get the correct size. COMMUNICATION Communication is very important. If you have any questions, comments or concerns with anything at the studio, please don’t hesitate to contact the office. The only way we can make improvements or fix a problem is if we are aware of the issue. Any comments (good and bad) are always welcome. We are here to please you, so please tell us how. We are willing to make changes for the betterment of the children. Call the office at 247-3589, 315-9139 or email to [email protected]. CALENDARS & NOTES We no longer send out monthly newsletters or calendars. Our yearly calendar is always available on our website at studio50.org under the “Calendar” tab. You can also “LIKE” the Studio 50 page for updates, reminders and information! Upcoming parade information is posted on the website and Facebook page. MISCELLANEOUS No gum, drinks or food in the gym or dance rooms. No cell phones allowed in the gym or dance rooms. Do not drop your child off more than 15 minutes before class time and pick them up promptly after their scheduled class is over. $30 fee for returned checks, declined credit cards and declined automatic debits & ACH Let the office know if your child has any medical conditions which we should be aware of (i.e. Asthma, allergies, breathing problems, etc.) Remember – make up classes MUST be set up through the office within 6 weeks of absence – only if tuition is current. Billing will continue until written notification is received if dropping classes. Your child is considered an “active” student and will owe tuition until we receive the notification. We have a waiting list for most classes and someone else could take their spot.
DANCE – Boys and Girls Gain confidence, poise and lasting friendships by studying with nurturing teachers in a noncompetitive environment.
TINY TOTS – Ages 3 & 4 1 hour class a week, consisting of tap, ballet and creative dance. KINDERDANCE 1 – Ages 4 & 5 1 hour class a week consisting of tap, ballet and creative dance. KINDERDANCE 2 –Ages 5 & 6 - In Kindergarten 1 hour class a week consisting of tap, ballet and creative dance. 1st GRADE DANCE – Ages 6 & 7 1 hour class a week – includes 30 minutes each of ballet and tap. BALLET, Tap/ JAZZ or HIPHOP CLASSES – for students 2nd grade & up Ballet is required for students of this age. It is a 1 hour class. A 30 minute jazz class is introduced starting at this age with a 30 minute tap class and hip hop offered as well. COMPANY CLASSES – by placement or audition only Must take 1 hour of ballet and may also take tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. Company students are required to attend technique classes during the year. DRESS CODE Dance classes: All students are required to wear a leotard & tights to class. Fitted shorts may be worn for tap & jazz, but must wear tights and a leotard underneath. Long hair should be pulled up and tight. You must have the appropriate shoes for each dance class no later than 6 weeks after starting class. Use a permanent marker to put your child’s name in their shoes.
TUMBLING/CHEERLEADING – Boys & Girls PARENT & TOT – for walking age up to 3 years old 1 hour class a week. This is a class where a parent or caregiver participates with their child under the supervision of an instructor. Use of obstacle courses, games, and basic tumbling skills help to improve balance, strength, flexibility and body control. Activities and games are incorporated to improve listening skills and prepare the child for the Kindergym class. RECREATIONAL TUMBLING – ages 3 & up 1 or 2 hour classes a week. Students will receive instruction in the progression of tumbling, trampoline and double-mini trampoline skills. Classes enhance physical development, balance, strength and self-confidence. Classes are formed based on age and level, however progress depends on the child’s individual effort and ability. You must indicate what level your child is registering for based on the required skills they must have mastered for each level. *Class advancement – Please remember that each tumbler will progress at his or her own pace. By learning the proper techniques, progression, and practicing in a safe environment with a knowledgeable coach, the chance of injury is greatly reduced. We will continually work toward more advanced skills with a base of solid fundamentals. We strive to help each tumbler grow stronger and more confident while progressing their skills and building their self-esteem. Instructors will evaluate and make changes as necessary to ensure proper progression
CHEERLEADING TUMBLING – for High School Students 1 or 2 hour classes a week. This tumbling class is geared for those students who are cheerleaders or interested in cheerleading. They will learn the proper technique and progression of tumbling skills, including cartwheels, walk-overs, back handsprings, etc. We offer discounted rates for squads. Inquire in the office for information. DRESS CODE Tumbling classes: Leotards are not required, but are preferred. (Can wear a t-shirt & shorts over leotard.) Athletic type shirts and shorts are acceptable, no loose floppy t-shirts, jeans or jean shorts or tank tops. Long hair should be pulled up & tight (preferably not in one ponytail in the back of the head for the smaller children.) No jewelry. Trampoline/Tumbling shoes are required for all students because of insurance and trampoline safety reasons. You must have the shoes no later than 6 weeks after starting class. Use a permanent marker to put your child’s name on their shoes. PRE TEAM AAU CHEER – ages 3 and up - *Pre-Cheer will perform this year!!!* This is a 1 hour class per week of cheerleading. Students will receive instruction in the basics of cheerleading, such as motions, jumps, and stunting. You must first take this class before being considered for our competitive AAU Cheer squads. New for the 17-18 season: Tuesday night will be the Performance Pre-Cheer class and Thursday night will not perform. Performance PreCheer will perform 3-5 times and will be required to purchase/rent a uniform and have white tennis shoes. ALL students registered for Tuesday’s Performance Pre-Cheer MUST perform. They will learn a choreographed routine to showcase at local events. Thursday night Pre-Cheer will learn the same routine, but will not perform. There is no tumbling instruction given during either class. If you are interested in a tumbling class also, mark your registration form for a class either before or after the Pre Cheer Class.
OTHER CLASSES – Boys & Girls KARATE – ages 5 and up This is the Okinawa White Crane method, a more discipline type of martial arts, not the breaking boards style. This class is only held on Sundays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per month. No discount is allowed on this class. SWING/BALLROOM OR COUNTRY LINE DANCE LESSONS – for adults 6 week sessions will be offered throughout the year. Dances include the waltz, rumba,chacha, foxtrot, swing and jitterbug. If interested, check with the office to put your name on the list. We will call you when a session has been set up. PRIVATE OR SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS Private or semi-private lessons can be either ½ hour or 1 hour per week. Classes may be available in tumbling, cheer or dance, depending on availability of staff. A private class is one on one with the instructor and a semi-private class is 2 or 3 students per instructor. Class Private Private Semi Semi
Time ½ hour per week 1 hour per week ½ hour per week 1 hour per week
Monthly Tuition $80.00 $160.00 $40.00 $80.00
COMPETITION TEAMS/SQUADS TUMBLING & TRAMPOLINE COMPETITION TEAM – ages 3 and up – all skill levels Monday team class will focus on progression skills and Wednesday will focus on passes. Monday 4:30-6:30 is Advanced Beginner and below progressions and 6:30-8:30 is Sub-Novice and above. Wednesday class from 6:00-8:30 pm. (May changed to 6:00-8:00 in January depending on registration numbers.) Competition suits are required and parents must participate in the Booster Club. Any student can be a member of the competition team as long as they can do a forward & backward roll. Each child will compete against his or her own age and level. Students are eligible to compete in tumbling, trampoline and double-mini trampoline. We will again be offering a Friday night open-gym class one to two times a month. There will be a $5 fee added to your monthly tuition. When we get the competition schedule, the extra class will be the Friday night before the competition when possible. In June 2018, the U.S.T.A. National Competition will be held in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Inquire in the office for more information. TEAM - DRESS CODE Team students are REQUIRED to wear a leotard to class. If they want to wear shorts over their leotard they may. Leotards and shorts are available in the pro-shop. Hair must be securely fastened. This dress code helps keep the athletes safe. AAU CHEER COMPETITION SQUAD This is a 3-4 hour a week class, depending on the squad, that includes a tumbling class. Purchase of the uniform and purchase of items (such as shoes, socks, etc.) is required. Parents must also participate in the Booster Club. To be considered for the competition squad, you must first take a Pre-Team AAU Cheer class or have previous competition experience. Cheerleading is a sport that requires total commitment. This commitment should be taken very seriously. One member missing practice results in a poor practice for the rest of the team. Divisions are as follows: Tiny – age 6 and under, Mini –age 8 and under, Youth- age 11 and younger, Junior - 14 and younger, Senior - 18 and younger. Age is of August 31st, 2017. Students are placed on a squad by the coaches, not only by age, but stunting and tumbling levels as well. Competitions are held mostly locally - Salem, Mattoon, Effingham, Arthur, St. Louis, etc. Inquire in the office for more information. Open gym class will be offered on Friday nights, one to two times a month. The cost for each student is $5.00. CHEER - DRESS CODE Practice tank or t-shirt and black shorts are MANDATORY to wear to each class. Studio 50 shorts can be purchased & will be available in our pro shop. They will be black with a Studio 50 logo. This allows the coaches to see the uniformity in the girls and make the routines as clean as possible. BOOSTER CLUB All members of the Tumbling & Trampoline Competition Team, AAU Cheer Competition Squads and Dance Company must participate in the Booster Club. Duties include working a shift at the competitions we host for both Tumbling & Trampoline Team and AAU Cheer, selling at least the minimum amount required for our fundraisers and showing your team spirit and support for our athletes. You have the option to pay a competition fee (non-refundable) at the beginning of the year if you would rather not do fundraising. An additional fee will be assessed if you choose to fundraise and do not meet the minimum fundraising requirements.
WHAT LEVEL DO I SIGN MY CHILD UP FOR? *All classes will learn routines for trampoline, double-mini, and tumbling during their class. These routines will be showcased at our end of the year event!* SUB-BEGINNER Required Skills: None They will learn the basic skills such as forward rolls, forward straddle rolls, backward rolls, backward straddle rolls, back bends, and learning the fundamentals of cartwheels and handstands. They will also learn the fundamentals of double-mini and trampoline. They will learn skills such as tuck jump, straddle jumps, pike jumps, ½ turn, seat drops, and fundamentals of belly drops. Combinations of skills: forward roll, forward roll, straddle roll, straddle roll, forward roll Double-Mini – straight, tuck jump, tuck jump Double-Mini – straight, straddle jump, straddle jump Trampoline – seat drop, tuck jump, straddle, pike, ½ turn, seat drop, doggy drop BEGINNER Required skills: forward roll and forward straddle rolls They will learn backward rolls, backward straddle rolls, cartwheels, handstand roll downs and fundamentals of round-offs and back bend kick overs and pull ups. They will also continue working more fundamentals of trampoline and double mini while putting more skills together. Skills such as tuck jumps, straddle jumps, pike jumps, ½ turn, belly drop, and seat ½ turn to feet. Combinations of skills: forward roll, forward roll, straddle roll, straddle roll, forward roll Back roll, back roll, back straddle roll. back straddle roll, back roll Cartwheel, cartwheel, handstand roll down, forward roll, forward roll Double-Mini – straight, tuck jump, tuck jump Double-Mini – straight, straddle jump, straddle jump Double – Mini – straight, pike jump, pike jump Trampoline – seat ½ turn to feet, straddle, ½ turn, tuck, pike, seat drop, belly drop ADVANCED-BEGINNER Required skills: forward roll, forward straddle rolls, back roll, back straddle rolls They will learn round-offs, back walkovers, back limbers, front walkovers, front limbers and fundamentals of back handsprings. They will also continue harder skills on trampoline and double mini. They will learn to do swivel hips and seat drop to belly drop on trampoline and full turns on double-mini. They will also begin learning the fundamentals of front flips. Combinations of skills: Back walkover, back walkover, back limber, back walkover, back limber Back limber, back limber, back walkover, back limber, back limber
Front walkover, front walkover, front limber, front walkover, front limber Front limber, front limber, front walkover, front limber, front limber Double – Mini – straight, pike jump, ½ turn Double – Mini – straight, ½ turn, tuck jump Double – Mini – straight, straddle – full turn Trampoline - swivel hips, straddle, ½ turn, tuck jump, pike jump, seat to belly drop
SUB-NOVICE Required Skills: front walkover, front limber, back walkover, back limber They will learn standing back handsprings and up to running round-off 3 back handsprings. They will learn to start putting front flips into passes on trampoline and double-mini and fundamentals of back flips. Combinations of skills: Round-off 2 and 3 back handsprings Double- Mini – Straight, tuck, tuck front Double-Mini – Straight, ½ turn, tuck jump Trampoline – swivel hips, straddle, ½ turn, seat to belly, tuck, tuck front NOVICE Required Skills: Standing back handsprings and round-off 3 back handsprings. They will learn multiple standing back handsprings, up to round-off 7 back handsprings and fundamentals of standing and running tucks. They will learn to put their back flips into passes on trampoline and double-mini while learning the other positions for front flips. Combination of skills: Round-off 4 and 7 back handsprings Double – Mini – Straight, ½ turn, back tuck Double –Mini – Straight, pike jump, pike front Trampoline – Back, seat to belly, pike jump, ½ turn, seat drop, tuck, tuck front INTERMEDIATE Required Skills: Standing 5 back handsprings and round-off 7 back handsprings They will learn standing tucks, round-off tuck, round-off 3 and 6 back handsprings and a tuck and fundamentals of whips. They will continue working all 3 positions on their front and back flips and working them into passes. Combination of Skills: Round-off 3 and 6 and a tuck. Double – Mini – Straight, ½ turn, layout back Double – Mini – Straight, tuck back, tuck jump Trampoline- Passes determined with student
our page for updates and reminders of classes!
724 US Highway 50 Sandoval, IL 62882 618-247-3589 (Phone) 618-315-9139 (Cell) 618-247-3807 (Fax)
Also, visit our website for calendars and reminders all year!
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.studio50.org
Please keep this for reference throughout the 2017-2018 season. This session begins on Monday, August 21st and ends on Thursday, May 24th, 2018. Classes for the season are based on a 9 month basis. Some months have 3 weeks and others have 5 weeks. You are guaranteed 36 classes for the season. Fees remain the same each month. DO NOT deduct for missed classes. Unless we receive “written” notification that your child is dropping a class, they are still considered an “active” student who is holding a spot in the class and therefore still owe tuition. MAKE-UPS ALL make-ups must be scheduled & approved through the office. Do not assume that the time you have come before will work every time. If you show up for a make-up class without scheduling it through the office, you will not be allowed in the class. Classes not made up within six weeks are lost. There are no refunds. You cannot schedule make-up classes if your tuition is not current. STUDIO HOLIDAYS The studio will be closed only on the following holidays. We will be open all other school, state and federal holidays unless you are notified otherwise. Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas Easter
Closed Closed Closed Closed
Saturday, Sept 2nd through Monday, Sept 4th Tuesday, Nov 21st through Sunday, Nov 26th Tuesday, Dec 19th through Tuesday, Jan 2nd Tuesday, March 27th through Monday, April 2nd
OBSERVATION WEEKS Please make note of these dates. This is the ONLY time that classes will be open for parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. to observe. NO EXCEPTIONS FOR ANY REASON!!! Tuesday, Dec 12th through Monday, Dec 18th (The week before Christmas break.) & Tuesday, March 20th through Monday, March 26th (The week before Easter break.) Note: There are NO make ups during Observation Weeks. It is unfair to your child & the teacher. We know there are other things going on. Please understand that we cannot make exceptions – there would be someone all the time. DANCE RECITAL/TUMBLING-CHEER EXHIBITION We have a Dance Recital every year and a Tumbling/Cheer exhibition every other year. This year we will have both. Recitals are not mandatory, but once you sign up for the recital and your outfit deposit has been paid, your outfit has been ordered. You are responsible for the balance even if you change your mind. There are no returns and no refunds on recital/exhibition outfits. The tentative dates for the annual Dance Recital are set for Tuesday, June 5th & Wednesday, June 6th, 2018, with the MANDATORY dress rehearsal on Monday, June 4th, 2018 at the Kaskaskia College Auditorium. Tumbling exhibition tentative date is Saturday, June 2nd, 2018, with MANDATORY practice Friday, June 1st, 2018 at Sandoval High School.
PAYMENT OPTIONS – **ACH payment plan offered** Cash, Check, Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa only) or ACH. The preferred option is the ACH draft. The monthly payment will be deducted on the 30th or the last business day of the month from your checking/savings account. The payment will be posted at least 7 days before it will be deducted. Once the payment has posted for the month, there are no refunds – you may continue classes until end of month or forfeit the tuition. ACH will continue until we receive written notification that you are quitting or changing payment methods. We will not issue credit for any ACH withdrawn unless it is our mistake. ACH will continue until we receive written notification to stop. ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE A $30 (non-refundable) registration fee is due (per child) when registering. This is payable once per year and is effective from August 2017 through August 2018.
MONTHLY TUITION RATES Monthly*
COMPETITION/COMPANY RATES Monthly*
Classes
Cash, Check or Credit Card
ACH Rate
Classes
ACH Rate
1 Hour 1 ½ Hours 2 Hours 2 ½ Hours 3 Hours 3 ½ Hours 4 Hours 4 ½ Hours 5 Hours
$45 $56 $70 $78 $90 $98 $100 $108 $110
$35 $46 $60 $68 $80 $88 $90 $98 $100
Cash, Check or Credit Card
2 Hours 2 ½ Hours 3 Hours 3 ½ Hours 4 Hours 4 ½ Hours 5 Hours 5 ½ Hours 6 Hours
$65 $70 $75 $83 $90 $95 $100 $108 $115
$55 $60 $65 $73 $80 $85 $90 $98 $105
T&T students add $5.00 for open gyms. Discount: *Deduct $5 off the monthly price above – if discount applies (See below). No additional discounts are available on the ACH rate. Tuition example: If one child is in a competition/company class and their sibling is in a 1 hour dance class, use the 3 hour competition/company rate for total monthly tuition. Tuition rate for siblings: If you have 1 child taking a 1 hour dance class and another child taking a 1 hour tumbling class, use the 2 hour rate for the monthly tuition. This is total monthly tuition, not per child per month.
DISCOUNTS & LATE FEES For check, cash, credit card payments RECEIVED BEFORE the 1st of the month, a $5 discount will apply. This does not mean post marked or the date of the check. Payments received on or after the 1st do not receive the discount. If payment is not received in full by the end of the month for any Studio 50 charge (tuition, recital fee, competition fee, clothing, etc.) a $5 late fee per open invoice will be assessed. The late fee will be added to each invoice every month until the balance is paid in full.
If your tuition is paid by ACH – you will save a total of $10 off monthly tuition.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
***We offer “Monical’s Pizza’s” ***
Book your child’s fun-filled party with us! Parties - 1 hour of gym time and ½ hour in the dance room for your cake/gifts. We now offer “Monical’s Pizza” - starting as low as $8.00 for a 16” pizza. We will also cover tables and fill helium balloons to coordinate with the colors of your party. You provide the cake, drink and settings. Prices are: 10 child - $100.00 (deposit of $60.00) 20 child - $110.00 (deposit of $70.00) The deposit, pizza’s in full if ordered & signed contract are due within one week of booking the party and the balance is due the day of the party. For each extra child, the cost is $2.00 per child, not counting the birthday child. Deposits are non-refundable. Please remember, birthday parties are for children only. Adults are prohibited from using the equipment. SNOW DAYS During bad weather, listen to WJBD Salem, WRXX Centralia or WCXO Carlyle radio stations, check the Facebook page, our website or call the office after 1:00 p.m. for cancellations. We do not follow school cancellations, so if you are in doubt as to whether or not class is being held, please listen to the radio or call the Studio. We will schedule times to make up any Snow Days, or the extra recital practices may be used as make-ups. PRO SHOP In our Pro Shop, we carry shoes, leotards, dance bags, t-shirts, hoodies and more! If we don’t have your size in stock, we can order it and usually have it in time for your next class. We have sizers for tumbling, ballet, jazz and tap shoes. All shoes run different, so we can make sure to get the correct size. COMMUNICATION Communication is very important. If you have any questions, comments or concerns with anything at the studio, please don’t hesitate to contact the office. The only way we can make improvements or fix a problem is if we are aware of the issue. Any comments (good and bad) are always welcome. We are here to please you, so please tell us how. We are willing to make changes for the betterment of the children. Call the office at 247-3589, 315-9139 or email to [email protected]. CALENDARS & NOTES We no longer send out monthly newsletters or calendars. Our yearly calendar is always available on our website at studio50.org under the “Calendar” tab. You can also “LIKE” the Studio 50 page for updates, reminders and information! Upcoming parade information is posted on the website and Facebook page. MISCELLANEOUS No gum, drinks or food in the gym or dance rooms. No cell phones allowed in the gym or dance rooms. Do not drop your child off more than 15 minutes before class time and pick them up promptly after their scheduled class is over. $30 fee for returned checks, declined credit cards and declined automatic debits & ACH Let the office know if your child has any medical conditions which we should be aware of (i.e. Asthma, allergies, breathing problems, etc.) Remember – make up classes MUST be set up through the office within 6 weeks of absence – only if tuition is current. Billing will continue until written notification is received if dropping classes. Your child is considered an “active” student and will owe tuition until we receive the notification. We have a waiting list for most classes and someone else could take their spot.
DANCE – Boys and Girls Gain confidence, poise and lasting friendships by studying with nurturing teachers in a noncompetitive environment.
TINY TOTS – Ages 3 & 4 1 hour class a week, consisting of tap, ballet and creative dance. KINDERDANCE 1 – Ages 4 & 5 1 hour class a week consisting of tap, ballet and creative dance. KINDERDANCE 2 –Ages 5 & 6 - In Kindergarten 1 hour class a week consisting of tap, ballet and creative dance. 1st GRADE DANCE – Ages 6 & 7 1 hour class a week – includes 30 minutes each of ballet and tap. BALLET, Tap/ JAZZ or HIPHOP CLASSES – for students 2nd grade & up Ballet is required for students of this age. It is a 1 hour class. A 30 minute jazz class is introduced starting at this age with a 30 minute tap class and hip hop offered as well. COMPANY CLASSES – by placement or audition only Must take 1 hour of ballet and may also take tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop. Company students are required to attend technique classes during the year. DRESS CODE Dance classes: All students are required to wear a leotard & tights to class. Fitted shorts may be worn for tap & jazz, but must wear tights and a leotard underneath. Long hair should be pulled up and tight. You must have the appropriate shoes for each dance class no later than 6 weeks after starting class. Use a permanent marker to put your child’s name in their shoes.
TUMBLING/CHEERLEADING – Boys & Girls PARENT & TOT – for walking age up to 3 years old 1 hour class a week. This is a class where a parent or caregiver participates with their child under the supervision of an instructor. Use of obstacle courses, games, and basic tumbling skills help to improve balance, strength, flexibility and body control. Activities and games are incorporated to improve listening skills and prepare the child for the Kindergym class. RECREATIONAL TUMBLING – ages 3 & up 1 or 2 hour classes a week. Students will receive instruction in the progression of tumbling, trampoline and double-mini trampoline skills. Classes enhance physical development, balance, strength and self-confidence. Classes are formed based on age and level, however progress depends on the child’s individual effort and ability. You must indicate what level your child is registering for based on the required skills they must have mastered for each level. *Class advancement – Please remember that each tumbler will progress at his or her own pace. By learning the proper techniques, progression, and practicing in a safe environment with a knowledgeable coach, the chance of injury is greatly reduced. We will continually work toward more advanced skills with a base of solid fundamentals. We strive to help each tumbler grow stronger and more confident while progressing their skills and building their self-esteem. Instructors will evaluate and make changes as necessary to ensure proper progression
CHEERLEADING TUMBLING – for High School Students 1 or 2 hour classes a week. This tumbling class is geared for those students who are cheerleaders or interested in cheerleading. They will learn the proper technique and progression of tumbling skills, including cartwheels, walk-overs, back handsprings, etc. We offer discounted rates for squads. Inquire in the office for information. DRESS CODE Tumbling classes: Leotards are not required, but are preferred. (Can wear a t-shirt & shorts over leotard.) Athletic type shirts and shorts are acceptable, no loose floppy t-shirts, jeans or jean shorts or tank tops. Long hair should be pulled up & tight (preferably not in one ponytail in the back of the head for the smaller children.) No jewelry. Trampoline/Tumbling shoes are required for all students because of insurance and trampoline safety reasons. You must have the shoes no later than 6 weeks after starting class. Use a permanent marker to put your child’s name on their shoes. PRE TEAM AAU CHEER – ages 3 and up - *Pre-Cheer will perform this year!!!* This is a 1 hour class per week of cheerleading. Students will receive instruction in the basics of cheerleading, such as motions, jumps, and stunting. You must first take this class before being considered for our competitive AAU Cheer squads. New for the 17-18 season: Tuesday night will be the Performance Pre-Cheer class and Thursday night will not perform. Performance PreCheer will perform 3-5 times and will be required to purchase/rent a uniform and have white tennis shoes. ALL students registered for Tuesday’s Performance Pre-Cheer MUST perform. They will learn a choreographed routine to showcase at local events. Thursday night Pre-Cheer will learn the same routine, but will not perform. There is no tumbling instruction given during either class. If you are interested in a tumbling class also, mark your registration form for a class either before or after the Pre Cheer Class.
OTHER CLASSES – Boys & Girls KARATE – ages 5 and up This is the Okinawa White Crane method, a more discipline type of martial arts, not the breaking boards style. This class is only held on Sundays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per month. No discount is allowed on this class. SWING/BALLROOM OR COUNTRY LINE DANCE LESSONS – for adults 6 week sessions will be offered throughout the year. Dances include the waltz, rumba,chacha, foxtrot, swing and jitterbug. If interested, check with the office to put your name on the list. We will call you when a session has been set up. PRIVATE OR SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS Private or semi-private lessons can be either ½ hour or 1 hour per week. Classes may be available in tumbling, cheer or dance, depending on availability of staff. A private class is one on one with the instructor and a semi-private class is 2 or 3 students per instructor. Class Private Private Semi Semi
Time ½ hour per week 1 hour per week ½ hour per week 1 hour per week
Monthly Tuition $80.00 $160.00 $40.00 $80.00
COMPETITION TEAMS/SQUADS TUMBLING & TRAMPOLINE COMPETITION TEAM – ages 3 and up – all skill levels Monday team class will focus on progression skills and Wednesday will focus on passes. Monday 4:30-6:30 is Advanced Beginner and below progressions and 6:30-8:30 is Sub-Novice and above. Wednesday class from 6:00-8:30 pm. (May changed to 6:00-8:00 in January depending on registration numbers.) Competition suits are required and parents must participate in the Booster Club. Any student can be a member of the competition team as long as they can do a forward & backward roll. Each child will compete against his or her own age and level. Students are eligible to compete in tumbling, trampoline and double-mini trampoline. We will again be offering a Friday night open-gym class one to two times a month. There will be a $5 fee added to your monthly tuition. When we get the competition schedule, the extra class will be the Friday night before the competition when possible. In June 2018, the U.S.T.A. National Competition will be held in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Inquire in the office for more information. TEAM - DRESS CODE Team students are REQUIRED to wear a leotard to class. If they want to wear shorts over their leotard they may. Leotards and shorts are available in the pro-shop. Hair must be securely fastened. This dress code helps keep the athletes safe. AAU CHEER COMPETITION SQUAD This is a 3-4 hour a week class, depending on the squad, that includes a tumbling class. Purchase of the uniform and purchase of items (such as shoes, socks, etc.) is required. Parents must also participate in the Booster Club. To be considered for the competition squad, you must first take a Pre-Team AAU Cheer class or have previous competition experience. Cheerleading is a sport that requires total commitment. This commitment should be taken very seriously. One member missing practice results in a poor practice for the rest of the team. Divisions are as follows: Tiny – age 6 and under, Mini –age 8 and under, Youth- age 11 and younger, Junior - 14 and younger, Senior - 18 and younger. Age is of August 31st, 2017. Students are placed on a squad by the coaches, not only by age, but stunting and tumbling levels as well. Competitions are held mostly locally - Salem, Mattoon, Effingham, Arthur, St. Louis, etc. Inquire in the office for more information. Open gym class will be offered on Friday nights, one to two times a month. The cost for each student is $5.00. CHEER - DRESS CODE Practice tank or t-shirt and black shorts are MANDATORY to wear to each class. Studio 50 shorts can be purchased & will be available in our pro shop. They will be black with a Studio 50 logo. This allows the coaches to see the uniformity in the girls and make the routines as clean as possible. BOOSTER CLUB All members of the Tumbling & Trampoline Competition Team, AAU Cheer Competition Squads and Dance Company must participate in the Booster Club. Duties include working a shift at the competitions we host for both Tumbling & Trampoline Team and AAU Cheer, selling at least the minimum amount required for our fundraisers and showing your team spirit and support for our athletes. You have the option to pay a competition fee (non-refundable) at the beginning of the year if you would rather not do fundraising. An additional fee will be assessed if you choose to fundraise and do not meet the minimum fundraising requirements.
WHAT LEVEL DO I SIGN MY CHILD UP FOR? *All classes will learn routines for trampoline, double-mini, and tumbling during their class. These routines will be showcased at our end of the year event!* SUB-BEGINNER Required Skills: None They will learn the basic skills such as forward rolls, forward straddle rolls, backward rolls, backward straddle rolls, back bends, and learning the fundamentals of cartwheels and handstands. They will also learn the fundamentals of double-mini and trampoline. They will learn skills such as tuck jump, straddle jumps, pike jumps, ½ turn, seat drops, and fundamentals of belly drops. Combinations of skills: forward roll, forward roll, straddle roll, straddle roll, forward roll Double-Mini – straight, tuck jump, tuck jump Double-Mini – straight, straddle jump, straddle jump Trampoline – seat drop, tuck jump, straddle, pike, ½ turn, seat drop, doggy drop BEGINNER Required skills: forward roll and forward straddle rolls They will learn backward rolls, backward straddle rolls, cartwheels, handstand roll downs and fundamentals of round-offs and back bend kick overs and pull ups. They will also continue working more fundamentals of trampoline and double mini while putting more skills together. Skills such as tuck jumps, straddle jumps, pike jumps, ½ turn, belly drop, and seat ½ turn to feet. Combinations of skills: forward roll, forward roll, straddle roll, straddle roll, forward roll Back roll, back roll, back straddle roll. back straddle roll, back roll Cartwheel, cartwheel, handstand roll down, forward roll, forward roll Double-Mini – straight, tuck jump, tuck jump Double-Mini – straight, straddle jump, straddle jump Double – Mini – straight, pike jump, pike jump Trampoline – seat ½ turn to feet, straddle, ½ turn, tuck, pike, seat drop, belly drop ADVANCED-BEGINNER Required skills: forward roll, forward straddle rolls, back roll, back straddle rolls They will learn round-offs, back walkovers, back limbers, front walkovers, front limbers and fundamentals of back handsprings. They will also continue harder skills on trampoline and double mini. They will learn to do swivel hips and seat drop to belly drop on trampoline and full turns on double-mini. They will also begin learning the fundamentals of front flips. Combinations of skills: Back walkover, back walkover, back limber, back walkover, back limber Back limber, back limber, back walkover, back limber, back limber
Front walkover, front walkover, front limber, front walkover, front limber Front limber, front limber, front walkover, front limber, front limber Double – Mini – straight, pike jump, ½ turn Double – Mini – straight, ½ turn, tuck jump Double – Mini – straight, straddle – full turn Trampoline - swivel hips, straddle, ½ turn, tuck jump, pike jump, seat to belly drop
SUB-NOVICE Required Skills: front walkover, front limber, back walkover, back limber They will learn standing back handsprings and up to running round-off 3 back handsprings. They will learn to start putting front flips into passes on trampoline and double-mini and fundamentals of back flips. Combinations of skills: Round-off 2 and 3 back handsprings Double- Mini – Straight, tuck, tuck front Double-Mini – Straight, ½ turn, tuck jump Trampoline – swivel hips, straddle, ½ turn, seat to belly, tuck, tuck front NOVICE Required Skills: Standing back handsprings and round-off 3 back handsprings. They will learn multiple standing back handsprings, up to round-off 7 back handsprings and fundamentals of standing and running tucks. They will learn to put their back flips into passes on trampoline and double-mini while learning the other positions for front flips. Combination of skills: Round-off 4 and 7 back handsprings Double – Mini – Straight, ½ turn, back tuck Double –Mini – Straight, pike jump, pike front Trampoline – Back, seat to belly, pike jump, ½ turn, seat drop, tuck, tuck front INTERMEDIATE Required Skills: Standing 5 back handsprings and round-off 7 back handsprings They will learn standing tucks, round-off tuck, round-off 3 and 6 back handsprings and a tuck and fundamentals of whips. They will continue working all 3 positions on their front and back flips and working them into passes. Combination of Skills: Round-off 3 and 6 and a tuck. Double – Mini – Straight, ½ turn, layout back Double – Mini – Straight, tuck back, tuck jump Trampoline- Passes determined with student
