1. art and entertainment
2. dance

43469 Cannon Road
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-2210
Fax: (225) 644-6650
Email: erinsdanceco@eatel.net
www.erinsdancecompany.com
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Classes begin the week of August 3, 2015—you will receive your class time during registration.
Class Placement
Primary—(ages 2-5) - 1 hour per week made up of tap, jazz, ballet, & acrobats
All other levels—45 minutes or more per week made up of tap/jazz/ballet, hip hop, technique, or voice. Students in
the intermediate & above classes will also take lyrical/contemporary during the tap/jazz/ballet class
Intensive classes = All Tap/Jazz/Ballet, Technique & Voice classes ages 6 & up—Tap, Jazz & Ballet are combined for all
levels and the recital ballet dance is optional.
Recreational classes = All Primary and Hip Hop classes
New students are first placed in classes according to their number of years of previous experience and their age and
then adjusted if needed. Returning students are placed according to their past performances. The final placement decision is determined by the staff. The classes are divided into the following categories:
 Primary 1, 2, 3, & 4—these classes are automatically recreational and all children ages 5 & under are placed in these
classes according to their age and years of training. The classes are 1 hour and consist of tap, jazz, ballet & acrobats.
They perform 3 dances in the recital: a tap, jazz & ballet dance.
 Beginner 1, 2, & 3—these classes are intensive and consist of tap, jazz & ballet. They are for beginners who are 6
and older and are in their 1st, 2nd & sometimes 3rd year of dance. They are 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours per week. They
will do a tap & jazz dance in recital and the ballet dance is optional.
 Beginner/Intermediate 1, 2, & 3—these classes are intensive and consist of tap, jazz & ballet. Most primary students who have been in the primary level for 2 or more years skip the beginner level and enter Beg./Int. These
classes are for dancers ages 6 and older and who are in their 3rd—6th year. The class lengths are the same as the
beginner levels. They will do a tap & jazz dance in recital and the ballet dance is optional.
 Intermediate 1, 2, & 3—these classes are intensive and consist of tap, jazz, lyrical & ballet. They are for dancers
ages 8 and older and who are in their 6th—9th year. The classes are 1 3/4 to 2 hours in length. They will do a tap,
jazz & lyrical dance in recital and the ballet dance is optional. These levels will also be invited to participate in
Opening Number.
 Intermediate/Advanced 1 & 2—these classes are intensive and consist of tap, jazz, contemporary/lyrical & ballet.
They are for dancers ages 11 and older and who are in their 9th—11th year. The classes are 2 hours in length. They
will do a tap, jazz & contemporary/lyrical dance in recital and the ballet dance is optional. These levels are in the
Opening Number.
 Advanced 1 & 2—these classes are intensive and consist of tap, jazz, contemporary/lyrical & ballet. They are for
dancers ages 13 and older and who are in at least their 11th year. The class times and recital dances are the same as
the Int./Adv. classes and they are also in the Opening Number.
 Ballet 1, 2, 3, & 4—these classes are intensive and for the students who want additional ballet training. They are for
dancers ages 6 and older and any year of dance. The class times are 3/4 to 1 1/2 hours in length and they will perform a dance in recital.
 Hip-Hop (beginner, beg./int, intermediate, int./adv., & advanced) - these classes are only recreational and are 1
hour per week. These classes are for ages 6 and older and any year of dance and they do perform a dance in recital.
 Technique—these classes are for students in grades 5th—11th. They will be required to take the tap/jazz/ballet
class to be in this class. It will focus on stretching, turns & leaps. It is between 45 minutes and 1 1/2 hours. It is a
great prep for dance team tryouts or anyone wanting more technique. They will not be in the recital.
 Voice—these classes are for any student ages 8 and older. It is a 45 minute class and they will be in recital.
The ages are the student’s age by April 30, 2016. A child must be 3 by this date to enroll.
 Before your child may participate in class, we must have a signed contract and registration form! The contract does not lock you
into a year. It just enforces that if your child drops for any reason you must sign a drop form and you will be financially liable for
all charges to that point as stated in the contract.
There will be a MANDATORY parents’ meeting on the first night of class. Details will be included in the email that you receive by
July 31st including all important details.
Fees
Registration Fee – all ages - $35 until June 30, 2015 and $40 after – we will register at the studio July 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 25 Saturdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm & Monday-Thursday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm - if you can’t make it those days or
would like to take advantage of the discount, registrations can be sent via fax, email or mail and now online - but if
you need to order shoes or attire we highly recommend coming in those days to beat the rush when classes start and
so you’ll have everything for the first class.
Monthly Tuition - all ages – first hour per week = $45/mo. – each additional hour is $20/mo.
(family discounts are available on tuition – email for details)
Costume Fees - $80 each - if your child has 3 or fewer costumes, your costume payments will be divided in 2 payments over Oct. &
Nov. - if your child has 4 or more costumes, they will be divided in 3 payments over Oct., Nov., & Dec.
Rhinestone Fee - all tap & jazz classes (excluding the primary level) will have a $35 rhinestone fee for jewelry (this
will be divided with the costume payments) - this is a rental fee; you have the option to purchase
the rhinestones for $80 - we do use the same jewelry every year
Recital Fee - $100 one child, $60 second child, $35 third child, fourth child is free (will be split in 2 payments – Jan. & Feb.)
Recital Tights - $12.00 (plus tax) all sizes (ballet dances will need a pink pair as well)
(will be billed in January) – you must order at least one pair of each color required
Finale T-shirts - $20 (will be billed in March) – every person in the recital must have one
Late Fees – bills are due by the 5th of each month – a $5 late fee will be included for each week of each month late – after 3 weeks late,
your child may not participate in class
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$25 fee on 1st NSF check and cash only after
Dance Attire
Tan tights and plain black leotard for all ages (the only exception is black fitted hot shorts) – this rule will be strictly enforced. This
includes the technique classes. Hip-Hop classes do not have a dress code but they must wear something that allows them to move
freely. All attire may be purchased from the studio. We have themed “Free Dress Weeks” one week a month. They may wear other
dance attire on those weeks (no street clothes or t-shirts). The schedule will be in your student handbook. Hair must be pulled back in
a ponytail or bun for all classes. NO GUM IN CLASS.
Shoes
Because our shoes match the tights we use for recital perfectly and are a brand that are not sold locally, all shoes must be purchased
through the studio to ensure they match in recital. We size your child to get the correct fit and our prices are very competitive with
local retailers with comparable brands.
Recital
The recital will be held at the The LSU Union Theater on Saturday, April 23, 2016 @ 10:00am. The rehearsal will be on Friday, April 22,
2016 @ 5:00pm.
General Information
Competition: Auditions will be on July 30, 2015 @ 6:00pm. They are open to everyone ages 5 (by Dec. 31) & up. You will have to
attend the summer ballet & jazz/contemporary workshop to audition. There will be a review class before auditions from 5:30-6:00pm.
The auditions are free but you will need to notify us anytime before July 30th if you will be auditioning. Please contact us for details
about competition.
Fundraisers: We will have at least two fundraisers throughout the year. These are only for those who wish to participate. No one will
be required to sell anything. You will receive more information on this later in the year.
Conventions: We will select several students each year to attend a convention with us. You will receive more information on the cost
and dates if your child is chosen to participate.
We are very excited about this upcoming year and look forward to teaching your child. Our mission is to teach your
child the art of dance, help them feel good about themselves, realize their dreams, and build strong moral character.
We will strive to be positive influences in their lives and help them realize that nothing is impossible. We appreciate
your interest and look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Thank You!
The Staff of Erin’s Dance Company
Erin’s Dance Company, LLC
Fall Registration Form
Child’s Name
Birthdate
Parents’ Names
Address
City
State
Home Phone #
Zip
Mom’s work/cell #
Email
This will be my child’s
year of dance instruction.
What grade in school will your child be entering this fall?
If new to Erin’s Dance Co., please list previous dance school(s) for proper placement:
ONE Day/Time CANNOT Attend
(We will only schedule classes around previously scheduled events: i.e. church or school activities – please keep
this as open as possible so your child gets the best class placement)
What is the earliest time of day that your child can attend class?
Please indicate the number of hours a week your child will be participating in:
($45/month for the 1st hour & $20/month for each additional hour)
Please circle the class(es) you are enrolling in:
Primary
Ages 2-5
Tap/Jazz/Ballet
Ages 6 & Up
Ballet
Hip Hop
Ages 6 & up
Ages 6 & Up
Technique
Grades 5th - 11th
Great dance team prep!!
Voice
Ages 8 & up
Release Form
As a parent/guardian of the above-referenced child, I agree to hold Erin Laiche, and any and all instructors or
staff of Erin’s Dance Company, LLC harmless for any accident of injury to my child while on the premises of Erin’s Dance
Company, LLC. I realize that I will be solely responsible for any accident or injury to my child.
Parent’s Signature
Date
Registration Fee
Paid – Ck. #
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Name on Card
Exp Date
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