2024-25
Student & Parent Handbook
At Kathy's Dancenter, we set clear expectations to ensure every dancer can thrive. This guide outlines the key information you need for a successful and enjoyable dance season. Please review the guidelines below to help us create a positive and rewarding experience for all our students. We're excited to see what this year will bring!
Our Location:
2001 College Drive Ste 7
Clementon, NJ 08021
Phone: (856) 627-6600
Arriving Late to Class
We understand that students may be late due to a sport or activity. This is perfectly acceptable as we know how busy our students are. We do ask that they enter the studio quickly and quietly so as not to disturb the rest of the students. They should put on the appropriate shoes and join the class.
Attendance
Attendance is very important in dance as it is progressive in nature – each dance step leads to the next. Please make every effort to be at class each week. If you must miss class, please send us an email to let us know.
Dress Code by Class Level
ALL DANCE SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE AT KDC DISCOUNTED
DANCERS MUST BE PROPERLY DRESSED FOR CLASS!!!
DANCERS MUST BE PROPERLY DRESSED FOR CLASS!!!
Please ask us if you need any clarification on the dress code below.
Students in sports/cheer uniforms, streetwear, jeans etc. will be unable to take class. Tights are ALWAYS worn even on hot days—better for the legs. All items are available for purchase at the front desk.
Thank you for attention & cooperation!!
Mommy/Daddy & Me
Playclothes or dancewear, your choice
Intro Dance, Intro Ballet
Leotard, tights, pink LEATHER (No FOAM) ballet slippers
HAIR UP OR PULLED BACK
Combo Ballet/Tap
Leotard, tights, Pink LEATHER (No Foam) ballet slippers,
TAN velcro tie tap shoes
HAIR UP OR PULLED BACK
Ballet Technique
Leo, tights, skirt, pink split sole ballet slippers
HAIR IN A BUN
Lyrical
Leo or BLACK shorts/capris, body hugging top, footless or convertible tights,
PAWS or Half soles
HAIR UP OR MESSY BUN
Jazz & Tap
Leo or BLACK shorts/capris/jazz pants, body hugging top, tights, TAN jazz flats
Black Tap flats for Tap technique classes
HAIR UP OR BACK
(Other shoe styles may be required, character heels etc according to Teacher/choreography—you will ALWAYS need jazz flats)
HipHop
Leo or BLACK shorts/capris/jazz pants, body hugging top, tights,
BLACK split sole HipHop sneaks
HAIR UP OR BACK
Cancellations
We will not be following the school districts for winter weather cancellations. We will make our own determination about inclement weather and notify you via email. Cancellation announcements will be on the studio voicemail at 856-627-6600.
No School Days
We still have dance classes when there is no school for in-services, conferences, and fall. The only times that we do not have class are listed in the Calendar of Events below and on the website.
Competition
Competition Dance requires much more of a commitment of time than regular classes. It is also more of a financial commitment. We learn our competition routines over the summer and fall. Rehearsals for these during the school year are weekly. We attend 3 spring competitions from February to May and Nationals from June to July. KDC Company Auditions are held in June.
Contact Us
If you have questions about anything studio-related, it is best to email us at: kathysdancenter87@gmail.com.
Costumes
We measure for recital costumes in September. A $60 deposit per class is required for our holiday show and a $60 deposit for our June recital.
Recitals - Holiday 2024 and Showtime 2025
Our recitals will be held at Timber Creek High School, dates TBA. More information regarding dress rehearsal, performance, ticket sales, costume distribution will be in a future email.
Pictures
Each year we offer the opportunity for your dancer to have his/her photo taken in their recital costumes. Individual photos are taken. These provide a wonderful memento of the dance year and offer the opportunity to see everyone together in the costumes and to make alterations or changes to them as needed prior to the recital.
Picture day is held in June at dress rehearsal. No costume photos are taken for the holiday show.
Payments
An email reminder is sent at the start of each 8-week tuition cycle.
Payment Options: cash, check, credit card, Zelle to kathysdancenter87@gmail.com or website. Note: Website payments include a 3.5% convenience fee.
Dance Bag
We encourage all our students to have a dance bag dedicated to just the items they need for dance class. It should be large enough to hold all their dance shoes, socks, water bottle, etc. Carrying dance shoes in school bags does not work well as they are often not added to the bag on dance day and don’t make it to the studio. Having a bag just for dance helps to keep students organized and prepared. Make sure to label all shoes with your child’s name. Many get left at the studio by accident and it’s helpful to know who they belong to.
Waiting Between Classes
Students: Students who have a break between classes are to wait in the waiting room or the hallway.
Parents: Please be prompt when picking up your dancer and instruct them to wait INSIDE!!!
