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| CYS Dance 2008/2009 |
Welcome to CYS Dance.
Get ready for an exciting year of dance lessons from September 2008 through June 2009!
CYS is pleased to have Theresa Hawker returning as our dance instructor!
Miss Theresa has been with CYS Dance for over 14 years.
She owns her own Dance Studio -- T & Company in Campbell.
The dancers will learn ballet or jazz and tap. They will have many opportunities to perform for family and friends! From September through December, they will be learning dances and songs to perform at Christmas in the Park, Yu Ai Kai Bonenkai Luncheon and at the annual CYS Dance Holiday Performance & Family Potluck. Starting in 2009, they will begin preparing for their annual performances at Nikkei Matsuri, Yu-Ai-Kai Birthday, and the CYS Picnic. All boys and girls 3 years (fully potty trained) and older are welcome to join. Space will be available on a first come, first served basis. Classes are held on Fridays at the Wesley Methodist Church Social Hall. This year, we are anticipating four classes - Mini Marvels at 3:30 pm (3 year olds), the Super Starlettes class at 4:00 pm (4-5 year olds), the Rockin' Rockettes class at 4:30 pm (6-9 year olds), and the Dance Divas class at 5:15 pm (5-6 year olds). Class sizes range from 10-14 girls. The Mini Marvels and Super Starlettes classes run about 30 minutes in length, and the Rockin' Rockettes and Dance Divas classes run about 45 minutes in length. |
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CYS Dance Program Eligibility Boys and girls age 3 years (must be potty-trained) or 4 years and up. Season The dance year begins in September with registration and ends in June. Classes are held on Friday evenings and all participants are expected to attend all classes, rehearsals and performances. Structure CYS Dance is open to children age 3 years and up to learn tap, jazz and ballet by a qualified dance instructor. Students are grouped by age and ability. In this non-competitive atmosphere, the students acquire confidence and poise, learn teamwork and make many friends. Basic Participants Cost Instructor fee paid at registration to CYS. The commissioner and the dance instructor determine the fees annually. The fee is fixed and non-refundable. As per CYS, families can make a partial payment of fees and pay the remainder by the January CYS Board Meeting. Dancers' Supplies and Costumes Practice - leotards, tights, tap and ballet shoes. Performances - costumes and accessories as determined by instructor and paid for by each participant. Holiday Performance - Leotard/Tights are purchased by the family and costume is provided by CYS. Costumes for the Holiday Performance must be returned, or a replacement fee will be assessed. Spring performance costumes/tights are purchased by the family and are the dancer's to keep. Performances Major events are the Christmas in the Park, Yu Ai Kai Bonenkai Luncheon, CYS Dance Holiday Performance & Family Potluck, Nikkei Matsuri, Yu-Ai-Kai Birthday, and the CYS Picnic. Other performances and/or appearances may be added. Role of Parents
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