Shari Rarick School of Dance | battlecreekdance.com
Dancewear Store Schedule:
Monday through Thursday 3:30-7:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM -1 PM
Closed Friday & Sunday
Goal of the Dance Studio: To provide dance instruction for persons of all ages and abilities.
This is accomplished through dance education and performance. Dance classes are held weekly in all of the dance disciplines of ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatic, lyrical and baton, offered at all levels of proficiency from beginner through advanced. Learn more about the benefits of dance toward schoolwork below.
Instruction is offered to students with an emphasis on dance technique. There are many opportunities to explore different styles of dance within a dance education at Shari Rarick School of Dance, from classical through contemporary.
Classes which are offered include: Ages 2 + through adults of all ages in the disciplines of ballet, jazz, tap, acrobatic, and lyrical. Special classes for boys only (also boys participate in regular classes with girls). Adult jazz and ballet combination classes are also offered.
Benefits of Dance Toward Schoolwork
Every child benefits from quality dance training, even though he or she may ultimately choose another career path. In dance, children learn the cooperative teamwork necessary to produce a high quality work of art.
They develop creative thinking skills and the ability to push themselves to higher achievements. They learn an immense amount about music and rhythm, and are introduced to the French language. They encounter spatial relationships and must think with both sides of their brain while learning to dance. All these skills will enhance your child’s academic performance, as well as their physical well-being.
Self-confidence and self-esteem continue to develop as a young person conquers new movements and grows more certain of his or her ability to apply themselves, work hard, and master any task put before him or her. Growing through this artistic process helps a child find the pathway to personal integrity and self-assured adulthood. He or she enters society with the ability to do well at whatever life places before them; and with the ability to maintain the uncompromising high standards absorbed during their dance training.
Dance School Tuition
MONTHLY RATE SCALE PER FAMILY
All rehearsals and performances are educational classes.
| 1st Subject: | $50.00 per month |
| Each addtional Subject: | $32.00 per month |
| Pointe Class: | $27.00 per month |
| Adv. Combo add-ons: | $25.00 (1) or $20.00 ea. (2) per month |
| Monthly average is 4 classes per month. | |
Tuition is due on the first lesson of every month. Student may bring payment in an envelope with their name on it. A $5.00 LATE FEE will be charged after the 10th of the month. June tuition payment and attendance is required to participate in the recital. Private classes must be paid for in advance of the class.
Costume Deposit(s):
A non-refundable costume deposit of $55.00 for the June Recital is required for each class. This is due by November 15th, 2011. The balance will be due in the Spring. Christmas show costume will be a separate fee.
