Attendance: Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes prior to class time in order to properly prepare. Please be on time. In the event of an absence from class please notify the studio in advance. Make-up classes are strongly encouraged and can be taken during any appropriate level class. No credit is given for classes missed.
Class Placement and Evaluation: All students will be placed into levels according to age and ability. Class leveling will be determined by the teacher. If and when a student is to be placed in a different level class will also be determined by the teacher. If this is a student’s first year with RSD, the studio director will help you register for the appropriate level class. At the end of the school year teachers will evaluate each student. Teachers discuss the progress of each student to determine their placement for the following fall term. Evaluation sheets will be handed out in June upon request.
Class Attire: RAD Ballet students will wear pink tights and pink ballet slippers or Pointe shoes with the appropriate color level leotard for their grade/level. Hair should be neatly secured in a bun.
• Pre-School dance I & II – pink?
• Ballet Level I — Pink?
• Ballet Level II — IV – Black?
• Ballet Level V & up — Any Solid Color?

Attire for all other classes should follow these guidelines: fitted leotard, spandex jazz or booty shorts, Capri length jazz pants, fitted sports top, tights full foot, convertible or Capri. Clogging & Hip-Hop students should wear the appropriate shoes for their class, comfortable clothing, and their hair should be pulled away from their face. A neat presentation will reflect in your performance in class.

If you need dance wear, the studio offers a student store located in the lobby of the studio. Visit the store for reasonably priced, high-quality leotards, tights, shoes, and dance bags and accessories.
Class Size and Cancellations:
The number of students in an individual class depends on the genre taught, and the age of the students. Some classes, in addition to the instructor will have demonstrators, assistants, or apprentice aids. All classes are subject to cancellation, rescheduling, merged or split due to enrollment.
Questions: Questions can be directed to the RSD office staff. Our office is located as you enter the front door. If no one is immediately available, please leave a detailed message and we will get back to you ASAP. Phone 402-289-5488 or you can direct your questions to info@rennaesschoolofdance.com
Policies: Students are required to follow the rules as stated below. Failure to comply with these rules may result in a student’s dismissal from a class or classes. In such case RSD will notify the parents about the inappropriate conduct.
• Students must arrive on time and be prepared.?
• RSD is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students. Parents with students under the age of 5 are encouraged to remain in the school during class. Students are not to be left at the school for excessive time periods before or after class.?
• Please take care of restroom needs prior to class. Leaving in the middle of a class is a distraction for everyone.?
• There is no gum chewing in class.?
• Upon leaving studios, please make sure to remove all items including leg warmers, Pointe shoes, band-aid wrappers, water bottles, etc.?
• Above all, please show RESPECT to your teachers, fellow students and staff. Disrespectful or aggressive behavior will NOT be tolerated and may result in dismissal from RSD.

Newsletters: RSD distributes periodic newsletter with updated information and dates.
Tuition: At time of registration all students will be required to provide their first month tuition payment, annual registration fee There are no tuition refunds for missed classes or discontinuance of classes, even if tuition has been paid in full. Make-up classes are strongly encouraged and can be taken during any appropriate level class prior to the end of term.
• Annual registration fee is $20.00 per family
• Families receive a 10% discount for each consecutive student &/or class.
• 15% discount for annual early registration accompanied by annual full payment of tuition … must be postmarked July 15 2010 or before.
• 10% discount for registration accompanied by annual full payment of tuition received on or before August 15, 2010.
• 5% discount on tuition paid quarterly (3 month segments).

• New policy for 2010-11 … Costume Deposit is due on or before November 1. Costume deposit is $30.00 per class. Balance of costume fee to be paid by January 10, 2011.

Tuition payments are due the 1st of each month. Payments made after the 7th of the month will be assessed a $10 late fee. At registration you will be given a payment coupon booklet, please mail the coordinating month coupon with your check or bring in to the studio. Make-up classes are strongly encouraged and can be taken during any appropriate level class. No credits will be given for classes missed.
In the event a student must withdraw early, you must provide a notice of withdrawal in writing before your account will be closed. RSD requires 30 days notice of withdrawal from classes.
All checks should be made payable to: “Rennae’s School of Dance” (RSD).
Tuition Rates:
45 minute class………….. $42.00 monthly
1 hour class……………..$46.00 monthly?
11/4 hour class………$52.00 monthly
11/2 hour class…………..$58.00 monthly

10% discount on tuition paid yearly (9 months). To figure; take regular monthly tuition, multiply X 9, then subtract 10%. Must be paid on or before August 15th to receive this discount.
?5% discount on tuition paid quarterly (3 month segments). To figure quarterly tuition on more than one weekly class, multiply listed tuition X 3 then subtract 5%.
?Note: As always, June tuition will be billed in May, those paying annually will receive a statement for any weeks remaining after the 9th month up to recital date in June.
To help you with the registration process, we have highlighted recommended classes for you on the studio schedule of classes. We have given a lot of thought to what classes would be most beneficial to you or your dancer. We take in to consideration the areas that the student shows the most natural abilities as well as the areas that will help you achieve your goal as a well-rounded performer. A detailed description of classes offered is now located on the back of the schedules.

2010 — 2011 School Calendar:
First Day of Classes — Tuesday, September 7th? Thanksgiving Break (no classes)— Thurs – Sat, November 25th thru 27th ?Christmas Break (no classes)— December 20th thru January 2nd Easter Break (no classes)— April 22nd & 23rd ? ?Memorial Day (no classes)— Monday, May 3oth? Annual Spring Recital Performance — TBA but normally happens the second week-end in June
Inclement Weather: We follow the Elkhorn School Weather Cancellations. Classes cancelled due to weather or emergency can be made up in any appropriate level class. If more that 1 class has been cancelled due to weather and there is no appropriate class to make up in, the class will be rescheduled.
Spring Performance: RSD presents an end of the year recital performance for all students. The performance and rehearsal dates will given out months in advance, so that everyone can clear their calendar for this exciting event. Participation in our Spring Performance is contingent upon adequate attendance. If a student is NOT going to participate in a performance, it is required that they inform the RSD office in writing. There is a family recital performance fee which covers rehearsal time and production costs. Costumes are ordered in advance and must be paid in full by January 10. As these costumes are made to order, they are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Performance Fees and Ticket Information: Specific performance fees and ticket information will be announced at a later date. Performance tickets and costumes will not be distributed until accounts are paid in full.
Performance Etiquette: During performances students are NOT permitted in the audience with their costumes on. If your child returns to the audience after performing, please make sure they give respect and attention to the other performers.
Photographs: Photos will be taken during performances and will be available to view and purchase online. Individual photos will be taken one week prior to the recital weekend.

Dear Parent,
We are excited for our upcoming 2010 Recital! Here is some basic information you will need. More information will be sent as the recital draws closer. Please read each section carefully and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to call or come in.

PLEASE NOTE: It is particularly important during the months preceding the recital that you exercise discipline with your child or yourself if you are the age that you are the one getting yourself to and from classes, that you make it to classes on time every week, in the proper dance attire and presenting a ready to work attitude. It is extremely selfish to expect the teacher to conduct the class and prepare for performance when the entire class is not present, especially when being late &/or lackadaisical becomes habitual. Being on time to class with a pleasant attitude is an important attribute to have and can have a positive affect on the rest of your life.

• Rehearsal Schedule: We will hold studio rehearsals the week of June 8th. Studio rehearsals are very advantageous to both the student as well as the staff. You will likely have a different or additional class time for that particular week and we ask that you make every effort to attend.
• Recital Date: June 12, 2010 at 6:00pm
• Location: Omaha Central High School Auditorium
• Dress Rehearsal Schedule: Date assignment for your dress rehearsal will follow in the next few weeks. These are the only dates available to us prior to the recital. The dates are June 10 and 11th in the evenings. Students will be assigned to one or both rehearsals.
• Recital Tights, shoes and accessories: A list of recital tights, accessories and shoes for each class will be posted in the next few weeks.
• Accounts: Please check your studio account and have ALL balances paid in full, including June tuition. Tickets and costumes will not be handed out if there is an outstanding balance due. Thank you in advance!
• Costumes: The costumes have started coming in! We will begin over the next few weeks fitting and altering costumes as needed. Costumes will be sent home when entire class sets arrive and have been properly fitted. If you have sewing talent and would like to assist with alterations, please sign up in the lobby. Kim will be organizing groups to work on this soon! Our goal is for all costumes to be ready for pictures! Tough to guarantee, but we are doing our best!
• Tickets: Each family will receive 6 complimentary tickets. Additional tickets will be available for $8.00 each.
• T-Shirts: Recital T-shirts will be available for pre-order soon! We encourage pre-ordering if you want to assure you get one! Only a few extras will be available. Recital T-shirts will have the names of all students on the back and the recital theme logo on the front.
• Photographer: By request, Dennis Hassel of Hassel and Funk Photography will be once again taking group and individual portraits! Even if you are not purchasing the class photo, please be sure that your child is in the group photo. Picture dates are Saturday, June 5, beginning at 2:30 PM and Sunday, June 6th, beginning at 11:00 AM at Rennaes School of Dance Studio. A schedule will be forthcoming. Last year, most photos were back and handed out at the rehearsal! We hope to do the same this year!
• Videographer: Mr. Video will be recording the recital and DVDs and VHS tapes will be available for order. Watch for additional information to come. This is the only video taping allowed under contract for the show! Please be respectful.
• Live Photography: We will once again have a photographer doing “performance” shots. These are photos of students during the show while they are performing. This photographer will be the only camera allowed during the performance. Pictures are available at a discount from previous recitals at:
  www.shutterfly.com/pro/pacratphoto/rsdrecital2006 password: Dance10 (case sensitive)
  www.shutterfly.com/pro/pacratphoto/rsdrecital2007 password: Dance10 (case sensitive)
  www.shutterfly.com/pro/pacratphoto/rsdrecital2008 password: Dance10 (case sensitive)
  www.shutterfly.com/pro/pacratphoto/rsdrecital2009 password: Dance10 (case sensitive)
  The 2010 pictures will be posted soon after the recital at www.shutterfly.com/pro/pacratphoto/rsdrecital2010 password: Dance10 (case sensitive)
• Flowers: Giving a flower is a great way to give a little boost of confidence before the show or a congratulations on a job well done after the show! These are available in the lobby before the show and during intermission.
• Class Chaperones: Please consider volunteering for class chaperone. This is one of the most important positions of the stage crew! Without great parent involvement, we don’t have a show! A sign up sheet will be posted in the lobby! This year we are planning a SCP (stage crew party) following the show. Details to follow later.
• Finale: ALL students will participate in the finale; therefore students will remain in the dressing room area throughout the recital. The exception to this is the pre-school age dancers who may join the audience after their number(s) and return to the dressing room area three dances prior to the finale. This will be set up between you and your class chaperone.

How will the recital work?
The Dress Rehearsal is mandatory for all students participating in the recital. Due to limited seating, please limit one adult chaperone per family at the dress rehearsal. Only the chaperones are allowed in the backstage and dressing areas.

For the recital, students should be escorted to the stage door 30 minutes before the show starts. Students that arrive late will not be allowed to perform. Students should be dressed for the first routine/dance that he or she is involved in, with stage makeup on. Each student should bring a small bag containing any additional costumes or shoes needed, and something to do back stage such as a book, small game, Barbie, etc. Do not pack markers, make-up, food, or anything that can ruin a costume, or anything that would be expensive to replace if lost. LABEL EVERYTHING WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.

Only students and people signed up to work backstage are allowed backstage. Security personnel will be posted at the doors to enforce this policy. This ensures the safety of your child so you may enjoy the show.

Once backstage, your child will sit with his/her class and the backstage parent assigned to the class. The backstage workers will engage your child in quiet games and activities. They will line up to go on stage a few numbers before their routine/dance. After their performance, they will return to their assigned area and continue playing with their classmates. Each child is supervised by the backstage workers at all times. Backstage parents will also help their class during costume changes. Again note that no one is allowed backstage during the show, except the backstage parents that are assigned to the performance. This is for your child’s safety.

At the end of the recital, all students participate in a finale number. Parents may pick their children up from the dressing room. Students will be released only to their parents unless prior arrangements are made. Again, this is to protect your child.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask one of the teachers or Mary Fischer, Lori Tanner, Kim Castellano or Natalie Pfeiffer.

Saturday, June 5, 2010
Picture Schedule

2:30- Monday 7:45-8:45A (Bad Romance)

2:50- Monday 8:45-9:45A (Fire Burning)

3:10- Wednesday 7:00-8:00B (Choo Choo Ch’ Boogie)

3:20- Wednesday 7:30-8:30A (Go Light Your World)

3:30-Thursday 4:15-5:15A

3:45- Wednesday 6:45-7:30A (Telephone)

4:00-Tuesday 5:45-6:30A (The Old Landmark)

4:15- Wednesday 8:30-9:30A (Dollhouse)

4:30- Monday 6:45-7:45 (Mr. Pinstripe Suit)

4:45- Thursday 6:00-7:00A RAD ¾

5:00- Thursday 7:00-7:45B Pointe

5:15- Tuesday 8:30-9:45 UDA

5:30- Tuesday 6:00-6:45B & Thursday 8:45-9:30A (I Hope I Get It & One)

5:45-Thursday 7:45-8:30A (Tic Tok)

6:00- Saturday 12:45-1:30 Clogging Beginning

6:15- Monday 8:00-9:00B (Unstoppable)

6:30- Tuesday 6:30-7:30A (If I Can’t Have You)

7:00- Thursday 7:45-8:45B- RAD 4/5

7:15- Tuesday 7:30-8:30A

7:30- Monday 4:15-5:15A (Bad Case of Loving You)

7:45- Monday 5:15-6:00A (Stiff Upper Lip)

8:00- Monday 6:00-7:00A Special Edition (Hoedown Throwdown)

Sunday, June 6, 2010
Picture Schedule

11:00- Saturday 11:00-11:45 Beginning clogging

11:15-Monday 4:15-5:15B (Lion Sleeps Tonight)

11:30- Tuesday 4:15-5:15B Tap (Down At Papa Joe’s)

11:45- Wed 5:15-6:00 Pee Wee (Locomotion)

12:00-Wednesday 4:15-5:15A Half Pints (Grandma’s Feather Bed)

12:15- Saturday 10:00-11:00A (Fun Fun Fun)

12:30- Tuesday 4:30-5:15A (Hip Hop Mix)

12:45- Monday 5:15-6:00B (All the Single Ladies)

1:00- Wednesday 5:15-6:45A (Cats)

1:15- Saturday 10:15-11:00A (Animal Crackers)

1:30- Saturday 12:00-12:45A (Swing Like That)

1:45- Tuesday 5:15-6:00B (Ice Cream Freeze)

2:00- Tuesday 6:45-7:45B Lyrical

2:15- Tuesday 8:30-9:15B Pointe

2:30- Wednesday 4:15-5:15B (Rockin’ Robin)

2:45- Thursday 4:15-5:15B (Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy)

3:00- Thursday 5:15-6:00B (I Wanna Be a Sailor)

3:15- Thursday 5:15-6:00A (Knock on Wood)

3:30- Monday 7:00-8:00B TNT (Paparazzi)

3:45- Saturday 11:00-12:00A RAD ½

4:00- Saturday 12:00-1:00A RAD 2/3

4:15- Saturday 12:45-1:30A Clogging Int 10 & Up

For those of you who are or have friends that are thinking about trying out for a high school dance team, we are running an 8-week clinic. The objective is to give you an idea of what you can expect at the tryout and prepare you to the best of your ability. We will work on skills commonly done at a tryout with special attention to individual strength and weaknesses. The clinic is limited to the first 12 students, beyond that you will be placed on a list for a possible 2nd clinic. If you are an incoming 2010 freshman (most schools), current freshman, sophomore or junior, you are eligible to tryout for dance team.

Start Time: Monday, February 1, 2010 at 6:00pm
End Time: Monday, March 22, 2010 at 6:45pm
Location: Rennae’s School of Dance

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Rennae’s School of Dance will be closed today again due to inclement weather.