Barrington Dance Academy Fall 2021-Spring 2022

Class Day Studio A Studio B Tuition Rates Monday 4:15-5:15 Pre Ballet I/II 4:45-6:15 Junior IV Ballet Per Term 5:15-6:45 Inter I Ballet 6:15-6:45 Junior IV Pointe Intro (Term dates 6:45-8:45 Advanced Ballet & Pointe 6:45-8:45 Inter III Ballet & Pointe listed below)

8:45-9:15 BDE Rehearsal 30 min $95.00 45 min $155.00 Tuesday 4:30-6:00 Junior III/IV Ballet 4:15-5:45 Jr I Ballet & Character 1 hour $165.00 2 hours $315.00 6:00-6:30 Junior IV Character 5:45-7:45 Inter II Ballet & Pointe 3 hours $465.00 7:15-9:15 Advanced Ballet & Pointe 4 hours $605.00 5 hours $735.00 Wednesday 4:15-5:30 Junior II Ballet 4:00-4:45 Creative Movement I 6 hours $855.00 5:30-7:30 Inter II/III Ballet & Pointe 4:45-5:30 Creative Movement II 7 hours $955.00 Individual Unlimited 7:30-8:30 Intermediate Jazz 5:30-7:30 Inter I Ballet & Pointe $965.00 8:30-9:15 Adult Conditioning Partial hours: .25 hour $40.00 Thursday 3:45-4:30 Creative Movement I/II 4:15-5:15 Pre Ballet I .50 hour $80.00 4:30-6:00 Jr. III/IV Ballet & Pre Pt. 5:15-6:16 Pre Ballet II .75 hour $120.00 6:00-6:30 Jazz III/IV 6:15-7:15 Contemporary Jazz (Inter Jazz is a 6:30-8:30 Advanced Ballet & Pointe prerequisite) Tuition is nonrefundable and payable in advance. 8:30-9:00 BDE Rehearsal (as needed) 7:15-8:45 Adult Ballet 10% Family discount

Friday 10:00-11:30 Intermediate Adult Ballet $10.00 prop/accessory fee 4:15-5:30 Junior II Ballet 4:15-5:30 Junior I Track 2 Ballet each term for 5:30-6:00 Junior II Character Creative Movement and Pre Ballet Saturday 9:00-10:00 Pre Ballet I/II 9:15-10:00 Creative Movement II 10:15-11:00 Creative Movement I 10:00-10:30 Jazz I /II New Student Registration Fee $10 11:00-1:00 Inter II/III Ballet & Pointe 10:30-12:00 Jr. I Ballet & Character 1:00-2:00 Advanced Jazz 12:00-2:00 Inter I Ballet & Pointe Individual class rates: 2:00-2:30 BDE Rehearsal 45 min-1 hour: $20 2:30-4:30 Advanced Ballet & Pointe 1.25 hours: $25 4:30-5:00 BDE rehearsal (as needed) 1.5 hours: $30 2 hours: $40

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Term Dates & Tuition Schedule Term Tuition Due Date Term Dates Parents Week Holidays/Closure Dates Fall I August 12 August 19-October 20 October 14-20 (No Class September 6) Fall II October 14 October 21-December 22 December 16-22 (Thanksgiving Break Nov 24-27, Winter Break Dec 23-Jan 7) Winter December 31 January 8-March 18 March 12-17 (Spring Break March 19-27) Spring March 21 March 28-June 11 May 24 & June 1-5 (No Class May 31)

758 W Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010 | 847-382-6333 | barringtondanceacademy.com | [email protected] Barrington Dance Academy Health & Safety Measures for In-studio Classes

 Classes will dismiss a few minutes early to allow for distancing and sanitizing between classes.  Masks are optional if you are fully vaccinated (please show vaccine card or photo of vaccine card to our office staff).  Masks are required for all students under age 12 and their instructors. Masks are required for all who are unvaccinated.  Students are asked not to arrive more than 10 minutes prior to class start time. Students should arrive fully dressed in their dance attire whenever possible.  Please limit personal belongings brought to the studio. All belongings should fit into a small backpack that can be neatly stored.  Social distance of 3-6 feet will be maintained whenever possible.  We ask that Junior, Intermediate, and Advanced students be dropped off for class whenever possible. Please communicate with us via phone or email, 847-382-6333, [email protected]. We will send email communication throughout the session.  One parent per Creative Movement student may enter. Pre Ballet students should enter by themselves if possible; we will be hap- py to work with you if you have any concerns. Parents will be invited to re-enter 5 minutes prior to class end time to pick up their young student.  If it is your first time at our studio, parents are invited to come in with their student to meet our staff and tour our studio.  These guidelines will be updated based on the most current state and federal guidelines. BDA Class Descriptions & Dress Code Creative Movement I: Age 3 by the start of the term & Creative Movement II: Age 4 by September 1st | One Class per week | White leotard/white skirt This magical class combines basic ballet steps, creative movement, and gross motor skills. Designed for preschool age students, children enjoy dancing and moving to music while learning basic ballet vocabulary and improving motor skills and flexibility. Students enjoy themed sessions with imaginative movement, fun and recognizable music, and in-studio performances at the end of each term. CM I: Wednesdays 4:00-4:45, Thursdays 3:45-4:30, Saturdays 10:15-11:00 | CM II: Wednesdays 4:45-5:30, Thursdays 3:45-4:30, Saturdays 9:15-10:00 Pre Ballet I: Age 5-6/Kindergarten & Pre Ballet II: Age 6-7/1st Grade | One Class per week | White leotard/white skirt This class builds on the skills developed in Creative Movement, with a greater emphasis on preparing the dancer for the study of classical ballet. Students continue to enjoy themed sessions and in-studio performances at the end of each term. A jazz dance option is also offered (age 6 and up). Mondays 4:15-5:15 (PB I/II), Thursdays 4:15-5:15 (PB I), Thursdays 5:15-6:15 (PB II), Saturdays 9:00-10:00 (PB I/II), Jazz Saturdays 10:00-10:30 Junior I Track 1: Age 7-11, by placement only | One Class per week | Pink leotard This level is the dancers’ first study of classical ballet, and includes the students’ first experience with barre work. Students gain skill and confidence in technique, placement, and flexibility. This level includes ballet and character dance, as well as a jazz dance option. Tuesdays 4:15-5:45, Saturdays 10:30-12:00, Jazz Saturdays 10:00-10:30 Junior I Track 2: Age 7-11, by placement only | Two Classes per week required | Pink leotard This level adds a second class to the dancers’ schedule, to challenge the students and further develop their training. This level includes ballet and character dance, as well as a jazz dance option. Tuesdays 4:15-5:45 or Saturdays 10:30-12:00, Fridays 4:15-5:30, Jazz Saturdays 10:00-10:30 Junior II: By placement | Two Classes per week required | Light blue leotard Dancers continue to build their skill in technique, placement, terminology, focus, and flexibility. This level includes ballet, character dance, and a jazz dance option. Wednesdays 4:15- 5:30, Fridays 4:15-6:00, Jazz Saturdays 10:00-10:30 Junior III: By placement | Two Classes per week required | Navy blue leotard Dancers further refine their technique and begin the study of pre-pointe, which prepares the dancers’ feet and bodies for pointe work. This level includes ballet, character dance, pre- pointe, and a jazz dance option. Tuesdays 4:30-6:30, Thursdays 4:30-6:00, Jazz Thursdays 6:00-6:30 Junior IV: By placement | Three Classes per week required | Lavender leotard Dancers continue to focus on technique and alignment, while experiencing their first introduction to pointe work, with instructor permission. This level includes ballet, pre pointe, pointe introduction, character dance, and a jazz dance option. Mondays 4:45-6:45, Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 , Thursdays 4:30-6:00, Jazz Thursdays 6:00-6:30 Intermediate I/II/III: By placement | Three Classes per week required | Inter I Green, Inter II Red, Inter III Purple Dancers refine their technique in ballet, pointe, and jazz dance. See schedule on reverse Intermediate IV: By placement | Four Classes per week required | Purple leotard Dancers focus on obtaining the technique and artistry to progress to the Advanced level. Ballet, pointe, and jazz are included in the dancers’ training. See schedule on reverse Advanced: By placement | Four Classes per week required | Black leotard Dancers focus on obtaining the highest level of technique and artistry in their dancing. Ballet, pointe, and jazz are included in their training. See schedule on reverse BDA 2021-2022 Studio Calendar

Fall I Term: August 19-October 20 August 12 Fall I Tuition Due August 19 (Thursday) Fall I Term Begins August 29 Nutcracker Auditions (BDA students age 6 & up are invited to audition) September 6 BDA Closed: Labor Day October 9 BDE Fall Gala, All BDA Parents are invited to attend October 14-20 Fall I Parents Week (additional information to be announced regarding capacity limits) Fall II Term: October 21-December 22 October 14 Fall II Tuition Due October 21 (Thursday) Fall II Term Begins November 24-27 BDA Closed: Thanksgiving Break November 21-27 BDE Nutcracker production tech week November 26-28 Barrington Dance Ensemble presents The Nutcracker December 16-22 Fall II Parents Week December 23-Jan 7 BDA Closed: Winter Break Winter Term: January 8-March 18 December 31 Winter Term Tuition Due January 8 (Saturday) Winter Term Begins Month of January Information regarding BDE’s Spring Production will be sent home (Pre Ballet, Junior, Inter, and Advanced levels will be invited to participate) March 12-18 Winter Parents Week (Details TBA) March 19-27 BDA Closed: Spring Break Spring Term: March 28-June 11 March 21 Spring Term Tuition Due March 28 Spring Term Begins 2-3 Sundays in Spring BDA full cast rehearsals for Spring Production, dates/times To Be Announced May 30 BDA Closed: Memorial Day June 6-11 Spring Parents Week (Details TBA) June—Dates to be announced BDE’s Spring Production

(BDA is open on all minor school holidays, except the closure dates listed above.) Additional Supplies

Hair Nets (for bun making) Can be purchased at Allegro or any Drug store. Buns are required for Junior I-up

Bobby Pins (for bun making) Can be purchased at Allegro or any Drug store. Buns are required for Junior I-up

Character Skirt - Required for Junior I-IV

Thera Band / Resistance Band (Medium Strength) - Required for Junior III-up