THE NEWMAN STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
Address: 131 Gibralter Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401
Email: Info@thenewmandancecenter.com
Website: www.thenewmandancecenter.com
Co Owner, Artistic Director: Brooke Newman
Co Owner, Office Manager: Patrick Newman email: info@thenewmandancecenter.com
Front Desk: Denise McDonald, Hailey McDonald
Billing/Account Management: Patrick Newman
Teaching Faculty: Tristan Comba, Breonna Ellis, Nico Jeffryes, Hailey McDonald, Maddy Micek, Brooke Newman, Julianna Raimondo, Lindsey Ray, Brianna Rice, Sarah Shellem, Kelsey Seideman, Sylvia Whitlock, Lauren Zavaleta
Studio Hours of Operation:
Fall/Spring Hours 2023/2024:
Monday 4:30-9:00
Tuesday 3:30-9:00
Wednesday 4:00-9:00
Thursday 4:30-9:00
Friday 4:30-7:30
Saturday- 9:30-10:30
Sunday- Closed
*THE NEWMAN will be open 2 Saturdays a month, during scheduled company rehearsal weekends only. For tours and viewing sessions, please schedule an appointment with the front desk.
This Handbook contains information about the studio, classes, and student and parent expectations. At THE NEWMAN we take our roles as teachers and mentors very seriously. We are fully aware of our dramatic impact on the development of each dancer’s self-esteem and personal growth, and responsibility to present ourselves as positive and effective role models for our school. We strive to inspire our students to find their artistry, gain strong technique and create memories in a positive environment. Through this process we push to mold our dancers and aerialists into the confident, kind and passionate young people that our future will benefit from immensely.
REGISTRATION
Before lacing up those dance shoes, it’s important that all students and/or parents – whether returning or new - fill out and sign our registration paperwork so we can ensure we have the most up-to-date contact details for you. This information includes your registration form, media release form (so we can show off photos and videos of our amazing dancers in and around the studios) and public liability / Insurance contract. For questions regarding level placement and class requirements, please email info@thenewmandancecenter.com. We encourage all registration to be done through our online parent portal, but we also understand that technology is ever changing, so don’t hesitate to see our front desk for any questions and/or assistance! All active and enrolled students MUST have an active credit card or ACH account saved on file in their portal in order to hold their spot in class. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $35 per dancer ($45 per family) for the start of the 2023/2024 Dance Season, and $20.00 ($30 per family) for the Summer 2023 Season. (Starting in July 2023.) This fee covers the cost of billing, insurance, etc. Registration fees are nonrefundable with the exception of combo students who are determined to be unready for dance and may receive a registration credit for the following season. The registration fee will be due at the time of registration, in order to hold your dancers spot in class for the 23/24 season. The first and last months tuition are required to be paid in full prior to 8/28. Dancers shall be permitted to withdraw from classes, without penalty, until October 16, 2023 (dancers) October 2nd (aerialists.) However, the refund will be prorated based upon how many classes the dancer has taken. *Please see the “WITHDRAWING FROM ENROLLMENT” section of the handbook for more information, and steps to be taken in order to withdraw from one or more classes.
*This year, we have added 1 time per season Sanitizing Fee/Silks Cleaning Fee for Aerialists only. This non-refundable fee will be $20.00. That will cover your silks cleaning for the entire season.
HANDBOOKS
At THE NEWMAN Dance Center we have multiple handbooks and protocol consents that we ask you to follow. These handbooks and protocol guidelines help to keep our dancers and families safe and happy throughout their dance season. By signing off that you have read THE NEWMAN Dance Center Student/Parent Handbook, you also agree to abide by the terms and conditions in the following documents:
General Health Consent
Aerial Equipment Agreement (if applicable)
TNC Handbook (if applicable)
STUDIO COMMUNICATION
THE NEWMAN sends out occasional newsletters and other communications via email. Please be sure to fill out the communication section of our registration form with your most up to date email address that is checked regularly so we can be sure to get you on our email list.
Our friendly office staff can be contacted at: (410) 897-2345 during our regular studio hours, or by emailing: info@thenewmandancecenter.com
Join us on our social media! You can find us on both Facebook and Instagram where we will showcase some dancer videos, studio events, contests and updates!
Facebook: The Newman
Instagram: the_newman.dance.annapolis
TUITION
*Please note: Tuition is based on the dance season (September-June) regardless of how many weeks are in a given month, student absences and or studio closure dates. There is no pro-rating or credit given for student absences, vacations, etc. The full month’s tuition is to be paid regardless of the number of lessons given. Tuition is based on four classes per month. Months with five classes are used to offset holidays and studio closures.
Student tuition is due on the 1st of each month. Statements are only issued periodically; therefore, you should not expect a statement each month. However, you may request a statement at any time from the front desk. A late fee of $25.00 will be assessed to each account not paid by the 6th of the month. Students with unpaid tuition invoices after the 9th, are not permitted back in class until a full payment is made. Payments may be made by cash, electronic check or Venmo. We also accept all major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover. *There is a $30.00 bounced check fee for any ACH account that has a payment default. If you pay cash, please be sure to obtain a cash receipt from the front desk and keep these for your records. RECEIPTS must be presented for proof of payment.
Tuition Schedule and additional invoicing: Tuition is due on the 1st of every month (with the exception of June tuition which was paid at registration.) In addition to monthly tuition, please be mindful of the following additional charges being added to your tuition invoices throughout the season. (You can also find this information in the respective sections of this handbook.)
November 1st: $50.00 recreational Finale Showcase costume deposit, per costume. (Information found in Finale Showcase section of handbook.)
November 1st: $40.00/student ($50.00/family) Finale Showcase Fee. *This will include 1 free ticket to your show of choice! (Information found in Finale Showcase section of handbook.)
December 1st: Remaining balance of recreational Finale Showcase Costumes- each class costume not to exceed $100.00. *6% required MD sales will also be added to each costume.. (Information found in Finale Showcase section of handbook.)
Autopay:
For Autopay requests/questions, BE SURE to select “Autorun” in your family account under the “School Questions” section when setting up your parent/student portal. Please notify the front desk if you would like to switch from "Self Pay" to "Autopay" during the dance season.
ATTENDANCE
We encourage consistent attendance. We understand conflicts or illness may cause dancers to miss a class. If a dancer needs to miss class due to illness, vacation, school event, etc. an email should be sent to info@thenewmandancecenter.com or by calling (410) 897-2345 and informing the studio of the absence as soon as possible so that proper notification can be made to instructors. If your child misses a class, they can make it up in a class assigned to them by THE NEWMAN Faculty. (*Please note that most of our Aerial Dance classes are full, so makeups are not always possible with our Aerial Program.) We can not guarantee that a class in the same level/discipline/genre will be available. THE NEWMAN Faculty will assign your child a make up class, and the missed class MUST be scheduled and made up within 1 month. A max amount of 5 makeups for the year are allowed per dancer. This is to keep consistency within each and every class.
ADDENDUM REGARDING CLASSES FOR THE 2023/2024 SEASON
In the event of another county shut down, we will be continuing our LIVE classes at all regularly scheduled times through our Zoom platform. The faculty of THE NEWMAN will teach their regular schedules from inside the studio so as to keep a professional environment for our students to continue to learn, grow, and rehearse their dances for our Finale Showcase! All tuition will remain the same, and students are expected to take their Zoom classes and continue to train with their peers until we can re-enter the studio.
WITHDRAWING FROM ENROLLMENT
Dancers shall be permitted to withdraw from classes, without penalty, until October 16, 2023. Requests for withdrawal from one or more classes must be made by the Parent/Guardian in writing, no less than 1 week prior to dancer’s final class, with a Withdrawal Form which can be obtained at the front desk. After October 16, 2023, the Parent/Guardian shall remain responsible for the full annual tuition. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Aerialists shall be permitted to withdraw from classes, without penalty, until October 2nd, 2023 due to the limited spaces in class. Requests for withdrawal from one or more classes must be made by the Parent/Guardian in writing, no less than 1 week prior to dancer’s final class, with a Withdrawal Form which can be obtained at the front desk. After October 2, 2023, the Parent/Guardian shall remain responsible for the full annual tuition, unless they can find someone to fill the class spot. Registration fees are non-refundable.
We MUST have this form completed and turned into us (with at least one weeks notice prior to the students last class) before we can begin to make the changes in Compudance and start the process of any prorated refunds. Emails to our studio accounts are not sufficient.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
If a faculty member needs to cancel a class due to illness, THE NEWMAN will find a suitable substitute teacher for those classes. If a substitute cannot be found, we will contact you and schedule a make-up class that will fall at a time that the studio has an open studio space. The studio office will contact students via phone and/or email.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: The safety of our students, teachers, and parents is of utmost concern. If the weather is bad (snow or ice), we may cancel classes. Generally, we follow the Anne Arundel County School closures. Sometimes, however, the weather and roads may clear in time for our afternoon and evening classes. Classes missed due to weather will not be rescheduled. Classes missed due to weather do not result in pro-rating.
Please check our website, www.thenewmandancecenter.com, our Facebook Page, and Instagram account for inclement weather updates. We do not make individual phone calls.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Our Studio Doors open 15 minutes before the 1st scheduled class of the day and close 5 minutes after the last scheduled class of the day.
Please be courteous of time frames when dropping off or picking up your dancer. Please do not drop your dancer off more than 15 minutes prior to their first class, or pick them up later than 5 minutes after their last class ends. Leaving unsupervised siblings in the lobby is prohibited.
PARENT OBSERVATIONS
During classes, parents are requested to remain outside of the classroom to avoid distractions. THE NEWMAN has live-feed videos that are displayed in the lobby on a large screen TV so that you can enjoy watching all of your dancers successes in his/her class(es)!
Drug Policy Statement
THE NEWMAN DANCE Center places the highest emphasis on health and safety in conducting all daily operations.
This policy applies to all employees of the Dance Center, whether volunteer or paid, and to all contractors, students, and visitors.
THE NEWMAN DANCE Center expects that all employees, students, and other people associated with the Center shall ensure that they are not a hazard to themselves or others who may be affected by their acts or omissions while attending our studios or performance spaces. Specifically, THE NEWMAN Dance Center will not promote the consumption of drugs and will not tolerate the presence or influence of drugs on site at any time.
Students, Parents, Volunteers, Employees and other people associated with THE NEWMAN DANCE Center should be aware that:
1. The possession or consumption of illicit or non-prescribed drugs is not acceptable at any time.
2. Parents, Students, Volunteers and Employees must not arrive at or represent THE NEWMAN Dance Center at any time, impaired by the effects of non-prescribed drugs.
3. Parents, Students, Volunteers and Employees must not arrive at any dance site or represent THE NEWMAN Dance Center at any time, under the influence of any prescribed drug where it could risk injury to any person, including the person using the prescribed drug.
4. Although marijuana is now legal for persons over the age of 18, THE NEWMAN Dance Center prohibits the use of all marijuana products at our facilities. Any person found to be using any marijuana products in our facilities or at our events will be removed from their curriculum and prohibited from enrolling in our classes permanently.
THE NEWMAN Dance Center;
1. Will discipline any Student, Volunteer or Employee found to be in breach of this policy, possibly terminating enrollment or employment. Students that are evicted for cause, namely drug possession or use within our studio, will be responsible for the remainder of their tuition balance until June of the concluding season.
2. Will report any evidence of illicit drug possession or consumption to the relevant legal authority.
3. Will treat the reporting of any breach of this policy with the strictest confidence.
4. Recognizes that drug dependency may be a medical condition and encourages persons with a dependency to seek confidential referral, treatment and rehabilitation.
THE NEWMAN Dance Center's staff is committed to ensuring that all health and safety objectives are achieved. They will identify and take relevant measures to ensure this policy is achieved within the Dance Center.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
THE NEWMAN Company (TNC):
THE NEWMAN Company, our competitive dance team, is designed for our more disciplined dancers who wish to compete at various regional/national competitions throughout the DMV area. For ages 3 and up, we offer multiple genres within our Company so your dancers can train hard and compete their favorite styles of dance at an elite level. For more information and requirements for THE NEWMAN Company, please see THE NEWMAN Company Handbook.
3/4 Combo:
The perfect class to experience 2 different dance styles! Combo classes focus ballet and tap. Come let your little one(s) learn to express themselves, gain creativity and burn off lots of energy in our 3/4 combo class!
Dress Code:
Girls: Any color leotard, pink or tan tights, skirts optional. Either pink ballet slippers and black tap shoes. Hair pulled neatly off the neck and face.
Boys: White T-shirt and black pants. Either black ballet slippers and black tap shoes. OR Black ballet slippers.
Pre Classes:
These classes are designed for dancers ages 5 and 6. The Pre Classes are offered in multiple styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop and Aerial. These classes are 30 minute classes which will allow your young dancers the opportunity to try multiple styles of dance to see where their passion lies, as well as prepare them for their next level of 60 minute classes. (Pre aerial is offered as a 60 minute class rather than the standard 90 minute aerial class.)
Dress Code:
Girls: See each particular genre for proper dress code.
Boys: See each particular genre for proper dress code.
Acro:
Take gymnastics to the dance floor in these classes. Each dancer works at their individual pace in this class where dancers will learn tumbling, both on and off mats. Participants in acro class will learn a wide range of skills from backbends, cartwheels, walkovers, aerials, back handsprings, partnering tricks, balances, and much more.
Dress Code:
Girls: Any color leotard, fitted camisole or crop top. Fitted dance pants or dance shorts. No dance shoes required for this class. Hair pulled neatly off the neck and face.
Boys: Black dance shorts or fitted black pants. T-shirt. No shoes are required for this class.
Adult Combo:
In this class, you will switch between learning Modern, Contemporary and Jazz combos! Enjoy improving your technique whether you’re new to the dance world, a college student who used to dance, or an adult that took recreational or competitive classes as a student and are just looking to get a little creative in your down time. Whatever the case may be, we are here to cater to you!
Dress Code:
Girls: Any athletic clothing or dancewear. Pirouettes, jazz shoes, or barefoot.
Boys: Any athletic clothing or dancewear. Jazz shoes or barefoot.
Aerial:
In this class, aerialists will study using aerial fabrics/silks and the lyra. Students will go through a series of conditioning exercises at the start of each class to warm up their muscles and gain the strength and flexibility that will be needed on each piece of equipment. They will continue by warming up on each apparatus. Proper mats and pads will be used in both classes and performances. The class will progress to mounts, poses, moves & combos on the aerial silks, combining the rigor of aerial silks training with the fun and artistry of aerial dance. On the lyra, students will learn elements including mounts, spins, swings, dismounts, sequences and balancing skills.
Dress Code: *Hair MUST be pulled neatly off the neck and face. (NO jewelry of ANY kind. (No rings, watches, fitbits, apple watches, bracelets, dangling earrings, etc.)
Girls: TIGHT fitting athletic/dance clothing. No shoes or socks. No baggy clothing.
Boys: T-shirt and athletic/dance pants or shorts. No shoes or socks. No overly baggy clothing.
Ballet:
Ballet focuses on allowing dancers to learn classical terminology and technique that is the foundation of the art of dance. Dancers will learn proper alignment, posture, and fluidity through a series of exercises that progress from the ballet barre to the center of the room and across the floor.
Dress Code:
Girls: *Hair MUST be pulled neatly off the neck and face and secured into a bun. Dancers should not be fixing their hair in class.
Pre Ballet: Any color leotard (attached skirt optional) pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
Ballet 1 and 2: Burgundy leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers.
Ballet 3: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. (Ballet skirts optional. Leg warmers may be worn for barre work only.)
Ballet 4: Black leotard, pink or black tights, pink ballet slippers. (Ballet skirts optional. Leg warmers may be worn for barre work only.)
Boys: All Levels: White fitted T-shirt, black fitted pants, black ballet slippers.
Ballet Technique/Conditioning:
This class is designed to focus on the understanding of correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body (epaulement), and use of arms (port de bras). We also focus on conditioning and strength training that is used to to provide a regimen of exercises for the development of a dancers physical endurance, strength, flexibility, and coordination. We focus on specific elements and repetition, as muscle memory is a key element to a strong technical dance foundation.
Dress Code:
Girls: Any color leotard, pink or black tights, pink ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Leg warmers may only be used during barrework. Hair pulled neatly off the neck and face.
Boys: White fitted T-shirt, black fitted pants. black ballet slippers
Creative Movement:
This class is designed for dancers ages 18 months-3 years and is a great introduction to music, movement, games, and following directions. We use a variety of props and music to help keep your little one engaged and moving for 30 minutes!
Girls: Any color leotard, pink or tan tights, skirts optional. Pink ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Hair pulled neatly off the neck and face.
Boys: White T-shirt and black pants. Either black ballet slippers or jazz shoes.
Hip Hop:
A structured method of learning various Hip Hop movements, while providing an intense workout in an energetic environment. Dancers will have fun with this upbeat style as they learn combinations to popular and high-energy music!
Dress Code:
Girls: Loose comfortable clothing. CLEAN sneakers used for indoor dancing ONLY.
Boys: Loose comfortable clothing. CLEAN sneakers used for indoor dancing ONLY.
Jazz:
High-energy dance style with a focus on isolations, turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers will learn flexibility while also connecting different movements through combinations.
Dress Code:
Girls: Any color leotard, fitted camisole or crop top. Fitted dance pants or dance shorts. Jazz shoes. Hair pulled neatly off the neck and face.
Boys: Black dance shorts or fitted black pants. T-shirt. Black jazz shoes.
Leaps/Turns/Extensions:
This is a technique class that focuses on the numerous technical elements needed to improve many of the “tricks” and turn combos you see in ballet, jazz, and lyrical dances. We will also work on stretching and expanding flexibility. Find ways to increase the power behind your jumps and leaps, while refining your center and balances in order to improve your turns.
Dress Code:
Girls: Any color leotard, fitted camisole or crop top. Fitted dance pants or dance shorts. Jazz shoes. Hair pulled neatly off of the neck and face.
Boys: Black dance shorts or fitted black pants. T-shirt. Black jazz shoes.
Lyrical/Contemporary:
In this combination class you will switch between two different styles of dance throughout the year. Lyrical dance is a series of movements that are performed to the lyrics in a given song. Learn to express and tell a story through this style as you flow through different movements. Lyrical takes the slow fluidity of ballet and mixes it with the turns and leaps of jazz, while contemporary combines modern, classical, and jazz elements. Contemporary dance can be done to music with or without lyrics.
Dress Code:
Girls: Any color leotard, fitted camisole or crop top. Fitted dance pants or dance shorts. In this class, dancers can choose to wear pirouettes or dance barefoot. Hair pulled neatly off the back of the neck and face.
Boys: Black dance shorts or fitted black pants. T-shirt. In this class, dancers can choose to wear pirouettes or dance barefoot.
Musical Theater:
Feel like you are on Broadway with this energetic style of dance. This class has a jazz base and teaches dancers how to perform to an audience as they learn different dances from musicals and Broadway shows.
Dress Code:
Girls: Any color leotard, fitted camisole or crop top. Fitted dance pants or dance shorts. Jazz shoes. Hair pulled neatly off the back of the neck and face
Boys: Black dance shorts or fitted black pants, T-shirt, jazz shoes.
Pointe:
Pointe technique is the part of classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes. *Students enrolled in Pointe class MUST be registered in 1 ballet class and 1 conditioning class (Technique/Conditioning, Jumps/Leaps/Turns, or Sculpt and Tone.) **Artistic Director permission required to enroll in this class.
Dress Code:
Girls: Any color leotard, pink or black tights, pointe shoes. Ballet skirts are optional. Hair pulled neatly off the neck and face
Sculpt and Tone:
This class is designed to be a workout that uses all of the muscles you would use in a ballet class, without sticking to the rigid exercises and music you would typically find in your ballet barre work and center combos. This class begins with 10 minutes of low intensity/high intensity cardio to get your heart rate up. You will then progress through a series of center, barre, and floor exercises that will target your ‘ballet class’ muscles including your arms, lats, shoulders, obliques, abs, glutes, inner thighs, calves and ankles. Great for teens and adults, athletes and former athletes, dancers and non-dancers. No dance experience required.
Dress Code:
Girls: Any type of workout clothing. CLEAN sneakers used for indoor dancing ONLY or barefoot.
Boys: Any type of workout clothing. CLEAN sneakers used for indoor dancing ONLY or barefoot.
Specialized Classes:
With the uncertainty that Covid-19 brings us, we would like to offer the chance for you to create your own specialized class. Choose the small group of dancers you would feel comfortable dancing in the same room with, then choose your style of dance. We will cater to YOU!
Days and times are limited, so first come first serve basis will be implemented.
Must be a full year registration.
Most Specialized Classes will be offered in the early-mid afternoon.
Tap:
Rhythmic patterns and musicality will be key in this class. Dancers will learn to tap to different music patterns and connect steps together.
Dress Code:
Girls: Any color leotard, fitted camisole or crop top. Fitted dance pants or dance shorts. Tap shoes. Hair pulled neatly off the neck and face.
Boys: Black dance shorts or fitted black pants. T-shirt. Tap shoes.
Privates and Semi-Privates:
Private and Semi-Private lessons are unlike solos and duets, as they do not culminate in a dance in our year end Recital Showcase. Private and Semi-Private lessons are encouraged for dancers who want to concentrate on a specific aspect of their dancing and/or prepare for a school audition. They are also encouraged for students who enter the season late and want to catch up on all of the technique, choreography, and combos that their class has been working on since the fall. For multiple private lessons, see the solos class description. Fees are due in full upon scheduling and are non-refundable.
Adult Drop-In Cards expire one year from the date of purchase.
STUDENT EVALUATIONS AND LEVEL PLACEMENT
All students are carefully placed in classes matching their technical abilities. The age of one student may differ from the age of another student (excluding ¾ combo classes and Pre classes.) THE NEWMAN makes a concerted effort to keep the age ranges as close together as possible. However, if a student's technical achievement surpasses the determined age bracket of the class, he or she will be placed in a level that encourages the most progress at the discretion of the Studio Director.
Placement decisions are derived from many years of teaching experience. Our goal is to place each child in a particular group or class where he or she will feel confident, in order to promote the development of proper technique, execution and build self-esteem. Some students who are placed in a higher level become discouraged, only to lose their passion for dance. Others respond to the challenge of being in a class with students who are more proficient by pushing themselves to work harder. Placement is highly individual and the factors that go into the decision are complex.
IMPORTANT DATES
2023/2024 IMPORTANT DATES
Fall Registration Opens: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Mini Troupe Auditions: 8/3/23 2023 5:30-6:30
TNC Dance Company Auditions: August 18th 12:30-3:30 & August 19th 9:30-3:00 (*see information on TNC Prep Camp week)
Open for in-studio registration: TBA
Open House: TBA
Labor Day: CLOSED
First Day of Fall Classes: September 5, 2023
Halloween: Tuesday, October 31, CLOSED
Thanksgiving Break: CLOSED Wednesday November 22-November 25. Classes resume Monday November 27, 2023.
Winter Break: CLOSED Tuesday December 19, 2023-January 1, 2024. Classes resume Tuesday January 2, 2023.
MLK Day: OPEN
Presidents Day: OPEN
Spring Break: CLOSED Tuesday 3/26-Monday 4/1, 2024. Classes Resume Tuesday April 2, 2024.
Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday 5/25 & Monday 5/27): CLOSED
Dress Rehearsals: TBA
Finale Showcase: TBA
Last Day of 22/23 Season Classes: Saturday June 22, 2024.
FINALE SHOWCASE
It is our mission to provide our dancers with an end of the year Finale Showcase, no matter what. THE SHOW WILL GO ON!
CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR 2023 FINALE SHOWCASE
2023 Finale Showcase
When: TBA
Where: TBA
2023 Finale Showcase Dress Rehearsals:
When: TBA
The price of each costume for our annual Recital Showcase will not exceed $100. There is a $50.00 per costume deposit required with November’s tuition. All costumes must be paid in full no later than the deadline of December 2, 2022. Costumes are ordered prior to the winter break and will not be ordered unless they are paid in full by the deadline. Costume orders placed after the deadline will be charged a late fee and are not guaranteed to arrive in time for pictures or recital and may have an additional shipping fee added on. *Please note that there will be 6% sales tax added to each costume.
Finale Showcase Performance Fees: A $40.00 per student ($50 per family) fee will be added to your statement in November. This non-refundable fee is required for expenses including light design, music royalties, licensing, editing, insurance, rehearsal space, etc. With this performance fee comes 1 free ticket (per family) to the show of your choice. No tickets may be picked up if there is a balance on your studio account. Additional tickets may be purchased on a first come first serve basis in the spring when tickets become available.
STUDIO RENTAL
When not in use, the studio and its dance rooms are available for short-term rental at very reasonable rates.
Our dance center can easily be configured for everything from small parties to events for up to 100 people (auditions, conferences, rehearsals, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvah’s, etc).
We cater to Personal Trainers, Daytime Fitness Instruction, Community groups, Arts & Educational organizations, along with Commercial rentals, all subject to the Center's availability and approval. THE NEWMAN Dance Center has 4 dance studios, a spacious reception/gathering area, 3 waiting rooms and parking .
For more information on pricing and availability, please email info@thenewmandancecenter.com
Room rentals available 7 days a week!
Monday-Thursday: 7:00am- 3:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-10:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 7:00am-10:30pm
PERMISSION TO USE PHOTOS
Student pictures and videos are taken throughout the year for purposes of marketing and promoting THE NEWMAN and its various aerial/dance programs. Parent/Guardian permission is granted to use any and all pictures and/or videos taken.
HANDBOOKS
At THE NEWMAN Dance Center we have multiple handbooks and protocol consents that we ask you to follow. These handbooks and protocol guidelines help to keep our dancers and families safe and happy throughout their dance season. By signing off that you have read THE NEWMAN Dance Center Student/Parent Handbook, you also agree to abide by the terms and conditions in the following documents:
General Health Consent
Aerial Equipment Agreement (if applicable)
TNC Handbook (if applicable)
FOR STUDENTS
The first step to becoming a successful dancer is making a solid commitment to your classes. Strong technique is a key ingredient and class is where you develop that technique. Come to each class prepared to learn and without personal distractions. Class time is your chance to focus on yourself, so try to leave your concerns or worries at the studio door. Dance full-out, stretch a little further, jump a little higher, and become more aware of your technique in each and every class.
We ask that dancers show respect for THEMSELVES by:
Being prompt and prepared for class.
Being dressed properly for class in assigned color leotard, without underwear under leotards, without jewelry other than small earrings, and with shoe strings tied in a knot.
Using the restroom prior to the start of class.
We ask that dancers show respect for their TEACHERS by:
Listening to each correction given, whether it’s directed at you or another dancer. A correction is an honor; it shows you how much a teacher cares about your progress as a dancer.
Always say thank you when a teacher or choreographer offers you constructive criticism. Nothing can stop those students who apply themselves in every class and appreciate their teachers’ knowledge and experience.
Always finishing every exercise, never walking off noisily or showing anger or aggravation.
We ask that dancers show respect for their PEERS by:
Keeping their hands to themselves during class
Waiting quietly for others to have a turn and for instructions from the teacher.
Waiting until the music is finished before entering the classroom if they are late to class.
Supporting other students’ efforts; never laughing, pointing, whispering, or gossiping.
Watching and learning from each other.
We ask that dancers show respect for the STUDIO by:
Leaving gum, food, and drinks outside.
Never hanging or leaning on the barres.
Never running in the studio or lobby.
Putting trash in its proper place.
Putting away books and magazines when finished with them.
Keeping cell phones on silent and inside their purse/dance bag.
Always keeping all belongings zipped inside their dance bag and stored away neatly in cubbies.
FOR PARENTS
We believe that children’s success depends on the support of their parents or guardians. Because your commitment to the process makes an enormous difference, we encourage you to be a part of your child’s dance education.
Our programs rely on a positive atmosphere and educational experience for our faculty and students and their parents. Cooperation among all parents is expected. Showing respect—for other parents, the students, and the faculty— makes an important impression on the children. You are a role model for your child about how to interact with others in a professional setting.
Your child’s presence at all classes is imperative. The spirit of teamwork and the lesson of dedication are a big part of our school’s educational process.
Parents and teachers may look at a child’s learning from different perspectives. However, we believe they share a common goal to ensure that every child receives the best possible training, both physically and mentally. Mutual respect among our faculty and our students’ parents provides the children with the ultimate care and education.
We ask that PARENTS and GUARDIANS show respect for the DANCE CLASS, DANCERS, TEACHERS and STUDIO by:
Never leaving siblings in the waiting room unattended by a parent or guardian.
Bringing dancers to class on time and picking them up promptly after class.
Having students ready for class before entering the classroom.
Making sure the dancer has had the opportunity to go to the restroom before entering class.
Asking teacher permission before entering the classroom if class is already in progress.
Letting us know in advance, if possible, if a student will be absent.
Contacting the office via email to discuss any concerns.
Please do not approach your child’s teacher or the director between or during classes as instructors are obligated to start each class on time.
Always remembering our studio is a gossip-free environment and talking negatively about others is inappropriate behavior and benefits no one.
As a parent, you play an important role in supporting your student financially, but your emotional support is of equal—and perhaps even greater—value. Encourage your child to be the best that he or she can be regardless of what others may achieve. Dance is an individual art form and children need to be allowed to achieve at a pace that’s comfortable. No two students will progress at the same rate, even if they experience the exact same training. It’s important to encourage children to focus on themselves, give their all, and be satisfied with their own accomplishments.
One of the primary goals of our faculty is to teach life lessons and skills that offer children the best chance for success. Dance education encompasses far more than technique and the steps your children learn. We believe the discipline of dance training gives young people a better understanding of commitment through learning, experiencing the spirit of teamwork, and discovering what they can accomplish through hard work. Our goal is to educate the minds, bodies, and souls of our students, teaching them the skills needed for a successful life, whether or not they stay involved in dance.
If your student is sick in any way (runny nose, sneezing, fever, sore throat etc.) please do not have them attend class. We will not be able to allow them to stay in the studio with cold-like symptoms.
We will continue the cleaning measures that served us well last season. Those will include continued use of hand sanitizer, regular wiping down of frequently touched surfaces, sanitization of crash mats between classes, blue light sanitization of all aerial silks between classes, and spray sanitizing of our lobbies at the end of each evening.
It is our mission to keep our students, families, and faculty safe. Our hope is that by working together, we can achieve our goal of another amazing year of aerial and dance at THE NEWMAN!