Season 15 Program Guide Chara2020 - 2021 Safer Studio Practices

Dear Chara Family, Chara is a Safer StudioTM

Chara Christian Dance Academy has built a reputation for excellence Chara focuses on a hierarchy of measures to create a Safter Studio environ- over the past 15 Years. At Chara we aim to help our students achieve ment beginning with requiring ill students and staff to stay home, followed by excellence in dance + life, while pointing them to Jesus in all of their frequent hand cleaning and good hygiene practices, amplified cleaning, and work. This is one of the many ways we help families Experience the making curricular and facility adaptations to minimizing contact and mingling. JOY of Dance and Music! At this time in our history, that is more important than ever! Chara is Youth Protection Advocates in Dance Certified! Dance and Music meet imperative student needs for community, socialization, ● Background checked and CPR certified teachers friendship, mentorship, physical activity, and more! Their benefits include but ● Safer StudioTM Policy are not limited to; intellectual, academic, emotional, and physical support. ● Teacher training & proven curriculum ● A focus on safety & wellness for every student At Chara, the health and safety of our students, staff, and guest are our highest ● priory; a commitment that has only been heightened at this time. That is why we Secured facilities have used local and national guidelines to inform our best practices for service. ● Viewing Windows ● Professional sprung floors We have expanded our services to meet student and families needs by offering “4 WAYS TO DANCE”: ● Social media safety practices P Private Classes P Semi-Private Classes P Traditional Group Classes P Pre-Recorded On Demand Classes

This Program Guide contains our schedule for school year private classes, semi-private classes, and traditional classes. Our pre-recorded On Demand classes will be developed over the summer with all of your favorite Chara instructors!

In the meantime, we will be thoroughly working our way towards a new normal over the summer months and If you would like more information about YPAD please visit www.YPADnow.com starting back our dance year on August 3rd. As you look at your calendar, you’ll note that we have included two inter-sessional breaks to allow for greater programming flexibility, should that be need this year. We are planning on concluding our season with a Spring Recital in either May or June (venue and date based on availability).

While some of the details of our 15th season are still developing, this one thing we know: Chara Christian Chara Virtual Studio Dance Academy has been here for kids in the Friendswood/Clearlake area for many, many years. We "At Chara our goal is for every child to feel loved, valued, and accepted." - Shanna Kirkpatrick were faithfully here for your children yesterday, we are here for them today, and we will be here for In the case that Chara’s Family Communication them tomorrow. Status is RED and students are instructed to stay at home, we can automatically turn on our Virtual Stu- So, whether you are taking your first class or preparing for your senior year, we say, “Thanks for joining the Chara dio Learning Platform. This was initially designed family!” We are “More Than Just Great Dancing!” to accommodate online learning when COVID-19 hit and will continue to be used for anything from, inclement weather, flooding, or any other state of emergency. This is designed for your convenience so that in the case that we are unable to meet in the - Ms. Shanna studio, we can easily transfer your dance and music lessons to an online platform. The site contains links that will direct you to a virtual classroom that is run by your teacher and monitored by our Customer Care team. 4 Ways to Experience the Joy of Dance

Private Lessons Semi-Private Classes Chara On Demand Group Classes

Private Lessons are an opportunity for In a Semi-Private class we will have a min- Inspired by, but not to be confused with our A traditional group class at Chara with im- dancers to receive one-on-one individual- imum of 4, maximum of 6 dancers, paired Chara Virtual Studio; we are now offering proved class sizes helping to ensure quality ized attention from a teacher to meet their with one teacher conducting syllabus based On-Demand class access to pre-recorded instruction in a safer studio environment! personal goals. curriculum on a reoccurring weekly basis. and curated classes to help every child have Students will receive more focused instruc- access to the arts and add convenience for ● Year long commitment August - May ● One-on-one instruction with a teacher tion from the teacher with a smaller number busy families! ● Participate in the End of Year virtually or in studio based on time and of dancers. Performance availability. ● Participants will log in to a Digital ● Instruction is based on level appropriate ● No End of Year Performance ● Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 dancers of Learning Platform where the classes they the same level enrolled on a first come subscribe to will be stored curriculum for all dancers in the class ● One time, recurring weekly, and first serve basis ● In-Studio Instruction biweekly class options available ● Professionally recorded classes in a ● Participate in the End of Year variety of genres that align with our syllabus ● Private lesson instruction time can be Performance and typical instruction. tailored to achieve your personal goals whether it be technique, mastering a ● Year long commitment August - May ● Dance lecture style classes available for skill or as a substitute for a traditional ● In-Studio Instruction older dancers class. ● Chara Members who take in-studio classes will receive a discount to Chara On-Demand subscriptions!

Chara Virtual Studio "At Chara our goal is for every child to feel loved, valued, and accepted." - Shanna Kirkpatrick

Why Parents Choose Chara “I just want to thank you for providing a ● A focus on poise & self confidence place that allows our children to remain pure ● Faith based environment and gives them an opportunity to experience ● Written curriculum ● A focus on safety & wellness God in such a beautiful way. You bring God’s ● Positive Role Model instructors light to so many people and I’m thankful that ● Parent and Student communication your studio is a part of our community.” ● Performance opportunities - Nishi St. John ● Programs for everyone! Private Classes Semi-Private Classes

Private Lessons Semi-Private Classes Individual In Studio or Online Weekly In Studio Private Classes are an opportunity for dancers to re- In a Semi-Private class we will have a minimum of 4, ceive one-on-one individualized attention from a teach- maximum of 6 dancers, paired with one teacher con- er to meet their personal goals. Dancers can attend ducting syllabus based curriculum on a reoccurring Private lessons once, recurring weekly or bi-weekly. weekly basis. Students will receive more focused These are especially beneficial for dancers who need instruction from the teacher with a smaller number additional help with choreography in preparation for an of dancers. upcoming performance or preparing for an audition. ● Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 dancers of the ● One-on-one instruction with a teacher virtually or same level enrolled on a first come first serve basis. in studio based on time and availability ● Participate in the End of Year Performance ● No End of Year Performance ● Year long commitment August - May ● One time, Recurring weekly, and Biweekly class ● In-Studio Instruction options available ● Instruction time can be tailored to achieve your per- Class Schedule sonal goals whether it be technique, mastering a Tutus For Tots (ages 3 & 4) Friday 5:30 - 6:00 pm skill or as a substitute for a traditional class. Primary Jazz (ages 5 & 6) Friday 4:30 - 5:00 pm Featured Private Lessons Primary Tap (ages 5 & 6) Friday 5:00 - 5:30 pm Mondays 1:00 - 1:30 pm Nicole Primary Ballet (age 5) Friday 5:30 - 6:00 pm Mondays 1:30 - 2:00 pm Nicole Beginning Ballet (age 6) Friday 4:00 - 4:30 pm Mondays 3:00 - 3:30 pm Josh or Meghan Ballet I (ages 7+) Friday 5:00 - 5:45 pm Mondays 3:30 - 4:00 pm Josh or Meghan Tuesdays 3:00 - 3:30 pm Meghan or Rachel Jazz I (ages 7+) Friday 4:15 - 5:00 pm Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:00 pm Meghan or Rachel Ballet IIIC (Skill Evaluation) Tuesday 7:15 - 8:15 pm Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:30 pm Rachel Ballet IIIC (Skill Evaluation) Friday 6:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:00 pm Rachel Wednesdays 9:00 - 9:30 am Madison or Ashlynn Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:00 am Madison or Ashlynn Monthly Class Pricing Wednesdays 3:00 - 3:30 pm Josh 30 Minute Class $85 Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:00 pm Josh 45 Minute Class $125 Thursdays 3:00 - 3:30 pm Madison or Grace Thursdays 3:30 - 4:00 pm Madison or Grace Thursdays 11:00 - 11:30 am Grace Thursdays 11:30 - 12:00 pm Grace Fridays 12:30 - 1:30 pm Leisha Fridays 3:00 - 3:30 pm Dominique or Ashlynn Fridays 3:30 - 4:00 pm Dominique or Ashlynn Fridays 7:30 - 8:00 pm Ashley Fridays 8:00 - 8:30 pm Ashley Saturdays 9:30 - 10:00 am Dominique Saturdays 10:30 - 11:00 am Dominique Saturdays 11:00 - 11:30 am Ashley Saturdays 11:30 - 12:00 pm Ashley

Additional lesson availability for each Lesson Pricing teacher can be viewed and scheduled through their Calendly link 30 Minute Class $40 at charadance.com/private-lessons/ Launching August 2020 Purchase Chara On Demand class(es) between June 1st and August 31st and receive Dance History FREE for one month!

Chara On Demand Inspired by, but not to be confused with our Chara Virtual Studio; we are now offering Chara On Demand class access. You will be granted access to pre-recorded and curated classes per age Have a class you and level to help every child have access to the arts and as an added convenience for busy families! would like to take On Demand? Participants will purchase classes relative to their interest and experience level and log into the digital platform where the classes they are subscribed to will be stored. Classes are professionally record- ed and align with Chara’s syllabus and typical instruction. There will be dance lecture style classes available for older dancers. Chara members who take in-studio classes will receieve a 25% discount Let us know! on all classes. Classes will be added throughout the season based Pricing Purchase access to class(es) by enrolling at www.charadance.com on requests! Non-Members $29.99 per class access Chara Members $19.99 per class access

On Demand Classes

Recommended Ages 5 - 9 Recommended Ages 10 - 12 Recommended Ages 13+ Beginning Ballet Intermediate Ballet Dance History Beginning Jazz Intermediate Jazz The Dancers Workout Beginning Tap Intermediate Comtemporary Progressing Ballet Technique Beginning Hip Hop Adult Ballet Adult Hip Hop Pilates Yoga

Chara On Demand | Ages 5 + | charadance.com/on-demand/ Children’s Group Classes | Ages 18 mo. - 6 years old | Placement age as of Sept. 1st 2020

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Age 18 mo. + Ages 3 & 4 Age 2 Parent/Tot Creative Movement Tutus For Tots 1:45 - 2:15 pm Tippy Toes 5:00 - 5:30 pm (18 mo. - 3) 5:00 - 5:30 pm Taps For Tots 2:15 - 2:45 pm Ages 3 & 4 Tippy Toes (2) 9:30 - 10:00 am Tiny Tots Tumbling 4:00 - 4:30 pm Tiny Tots Tumbling 10:00 - 10:30 am Ages 3 & 4 Tutus For Tots 4:30 - 5:00 pm Taps For Tots 5:00 - 5:30 pm Tutus For Tots 10:30 - 11:00 am Tutus For Tots (3) 10:00 to 10:30 am Taps For Tots 11:00 - 11:30 am Taps For Tots 10:30 to 11:00 am Ages 5 & 6 Tutus For Tots 5:45 - 6:15 pm Tutus For Tots (4) 11:00 to 11:30 am Primary Jazz 4:00 - 4:30 pm Ages 5 & 6 Tutus For Tots 4:00 to 4:30 pm Primary Tumbling 4:30 - 5:00 pm Taps For Tots 4:30 - 5:00 pm Primary Tap 5:00 - 5:30 pm Primary Hip Hop 10:00 - 10:30 am Primary/Beginning Ballet 10:30 - 11:00 am Ages 5 & 6 Primary Ballet (5) 5:30 - 6:00 pm Beginning Ballet (6) 5:30 - 6:00 pm Primary Tap 11:00 - 11:30 am Primary Tap 4:00 - 4:30 pm Primary/Beginning Ballet 4:00 - 4:30 pm Primary Ballet (5) 4:30 - 5:00 pm Primary Hip Hop 4:30 - 5:00 pm Beginning Ballet (6) 5:30 - 6:00 pm Friday Primary Jazz 6:00 - 6:30 pm Age 2 Tippy Toes 10:30 - 11:00 am Saturday Thursday Tippy Toes 4:00 - 4:30 pm Age 2 Ages 3 & 4 Age 2 Tippy Toes 9:00 - 9:30 am Tippy Toes 5:00 - 5:30 pm Tutus For Tots (3) 9:30 - 10:00 am Taps For Tots (3) 10:00 - 10:30 am Ages 3 & 4 Ages 3 & 4 Tutus For Tots (4) 11:00 - 11:30 am Taps For Tots 9:30 - 10:00 am Tutus For Tots 10:00 - 10:30 am Taps For Tots (4) 11:30 - 12:00 pm Tutus For Tots 10:00 - 10:30 am Taps For Tots 10:30 - 11:00 am Tutus For Tots 4:30 - 5:00 pm Taps For Tots 4:00 - 4:30 pm Taps For Tots 5:00 - 5:30 pm Ages 5 &6 Tutus For Tots 4:30 - 5:00 pm SEMI-PRIVATE Tutus for Tots 5:30 - 6:00 pm Primary/Beginning Ballet 9:00 - 9:30 am Primary Jazz 9:30 - 10:00 am Ages 5 & 6 Ages 5 & 6 Primary Tumbling 10:00 - 10:30 am Primary Ballet (5) 5:30 - 6:00 pm SEMI-PRIVATE Primary Jazz 4:30 - 5:00 pm Primary Tap 10:30 - 11:00 am Primary Hip Hop 6:00 - 6:30 pm SEMI-PRIVATE Primary Tap 5:00 - 5:30 pm Primary Jazz 6:30 - 7:00 pm SEMI-PRIVATE Primary Ballet (5) 5:30 - 6:00 pm Beginning Ballet (6) 7:00 - 7:30 pm SEMI-PRIVATE Beginning Ballet (6) 4:00 - 4:30 pm

DRESS CODE The Dance Boutique 122 S. Friendswood Drive Parent/Tot Creative Movement Primary/Beginning Ballet Taps For Tots Primary Hip Hop Girl Tots: Pink Leotard and skirt or Girls: Black Leotard and Skirt or Black Girls: Pink Leotard and Skirt or Pink Girls: Black Leotard, Black Shorts/ pink dance dress, Pink Footed Tights, Dance Dress, Pink Footed Tights, Pink Dance Dress, Tan Footed Tights, Tan Capris/Pants, Chara Hip Hop Shirt, Tan Pink Ballet Shoes, Bun. Ballet Shoes, Bun Tap Shoes, Bun Footed Tights, Black Tennis Shoes, Bun Boy Tots: White Shirt, Black Pants, Boys: White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Boys: White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Chara Hip Hop Shirt, Black Pants, Black Socks, Black Ballet Shoes Socks, Black Ballet Shoes Socks, Black Tap Shoes Boys: Athletic or Dance Wear Black Socks, Black Tennis Shoes Parents: Primary Jazz Primary Tap Black Leotard, Black Skirt/ Black Leotard, Black Skirt/ Tiny Tots & Primary Tumbling Tippy Toes & Tutus for Tots Girls: Girls: Girls: Pink Leotard for Tiny Tots, Black Girls: Pink Leotard and Skirt or Pink Shorts/Capris/Pants, Tan Footed Shorts/Capris/Pants, Tan Footed Dance Dress, Pink Footed Tights, Pink Tights, Tan Jazz Shoes, Bun Tights, Tan Tap Shoes, Bun Leotard for Primary;, Black Shorts, Tan Ballet Shoes, Bun Boys: White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Boys: White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Footless/Stirrup/Convertible Tights Boys: White Shirt, Black Pants, Black Socks, Black Jazz Shoes Socks, Black Tap Shoes Rolled Up, Barefeet, Low Ponytail Socks, Black Ballet Shoes Boys: White shirt, black shorts, barefeet Children’s Group Classes | Ages 18 mo. - 6 years old | Placement age as of Sept. 1st 2020 Camp Creative One Saturday each month from 1:00 - 2:30 pm CHARA MEMBERSHIP Designed for Ages 3 to 8 years old (as of September 1st, 2020) Returning Families $79 Charged annually in April New Families $99 Adventures in Arendelle | August 15th Charged upon enrollment Journey to the well known land of Arendelle as we reminisce of the adventures from Frozen and Frozen 2. This camp will take you into the unknown and teach * Bravo Card Membership you what it means to do the next right thing! * Discounted On Demand classes * No additional registration fees Camp Wilderness | September 12th * Free class transfers Jump up, dive in and answer the call of the wild! This camp will lead your child through exotic habitats to study animals and craft survival tools! MONTHLY CLASS TUITION Enchanted Princess Tales | October 17th Child’s 1st Class $58 Take your princess skills to the next level as we focus on the adventures of Merida, Mulan, Each additional Class $29 Rapunzel, and Moana throughout this action packed camp. We will learn about courage and * Tuition is withdrawn by automatic bank draft (ACH) on selflessness as we create, dream and dance! the 1st of the month. Membership Fee, ACH informa- tion, and full May tuition are due upon enrollment. * Pony Tales | November 7th Unicorns, ponies, and rainbows, OH MY! We will play games and do a colorful craft. Together we will read stories and learn a dance to a song from My Little Pony. RECITAL FEES Children’s Costumes $95 + tax All Things Christmas | December 19th Charged October 15th Hot Cocoa, Cookies, and Candy Canes galore! We will dance to our * Costume & pair of tights favorite Christmas songs, decorate an ornament and re-enact the Nativity! Recital Fee $75 + tax Charged November 15th Outrageous Doll Party | January 9th * Digital Recital Video Bring your favorite LOL doll and a friend to this glitter and glam party! We will * Recital t-shirt per dancer give our dolls an outrageous makeover, have a sleepover party and learn about * Family $40 picture credit the value of friendship. This camp is full of surprises that you will not want to miss! Sparkle Squad | February 20th CAMP CREATIVE All of your wishes will come true in this fun filled camp. Find your inner genie as With Membership we dance with friends, play games and make a new creation that sparkles and shines. 1 Camp $18 4 Camps $65 Under the Big Top | March 20th 6 Camps $97 Dare, Dream, and Perform at this exciting camp! We will focus on how we were each 8 Camps created with unique abilities to do anything we set our hearts on. You will not want to $129 miss out on the acrobatics, carnival games, and acting planned for the day! Without Membership 1 Camp $25 Popstar Dance Camp | April 10th 4 Camps $75 Take the stage and become a star like JoJo Siwa! We will decorate our own 6 Camps $107 microphone and learn a dance to one of her popular songs as we prepare to 8 Camps $139 BLOOM FINE ARTS Bloom Fine Arts Experience Monthly Program Cost $65 Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm * Bloom Curriculum and instruction Ages: 18 months - 6 years | Students must be potty trained * Craft Supplies - Non Members must pay annual Bloom is a program that focuses on the social-emotional, physical, and cog- Membership fee to enrolling in Bloom Fine Arts Experience nitive development of each child. We help them discover their creativity and develop a love for learning through visual arts, music, movement and theatre. Through the creative arts we will explore colors, shapes, the alphabet, name recognition, writing, the calendar, weather, numbers & counting.

Children’s Group Classes | Ages 18 mo. - 6 years old | Placement age as of Sept. 1st 2020 Graded Technique Group Classes | Ages 7 - 18 years old | Placement by Skill Evaluation Level I Level II Level III Monday Monday Monday Ballet I 4:00 - 4:45 pm Ballet IIA 4:15 - 5:00 pm Ballet IIIA 6:45 - 7:45 pm Jazz I 4:45 - 5:30 pm Jazz II 5:00 - 6:00 pm Jazz III 7:45 - 8:45 pm Tap I 5:30 - 6:00 pm Contemporary II 6:00 - 6:45 pm Tuesday Contemporary I 6:00 - 6:45 pm * must be enrolled in ballet Contemporary III 5:00 - 6:00 pm * must be enrolled in ballet Hip Hop II 7:15 - 8:00 pm Hip Hop I 6:30 - 7:15 pm * must be enrolled in ballet Tuesday Tuesday Ballet IIIB 6:00 - 7:00 pm Ballet IIB 6:00 - 6:45 pm SEMI-PRIVATE Ballet IIIC 7:15 - 8:15 pm Ballet I 7:00 - 7:45 pm Contemporary II 7:00 - 7:45 pm Wednesday Wednesday * must be enrolled in ballet Tap III 5:00 - 5:45 pm Ballet I 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Wednesday Ballet IIIA 7:30 - 8:30 pm Jazz I 12:15 - 1:00 pm Ballet IIC 4:15 - 5:00 pm Ballet I 4:15 - 5:00 pm Thursday Tap II 4:15 - 5:00 pm Tap I 5:45 - 6:15 pm Jazz III 6:00 - 7:00 pm Hip Hop I 6:15 - 7:00 pm Contemporary II 5:45 - 6:30 pm * must be enrolled in ballet Hip Hop III 5:15 - 6:00 pm Thursday Ballet IIA 6:00 - 6:45 pm Ballet IIIB 7:15 - 8:15 pm Contemporary I 4:00 - 4:45 pm Jazz II 6:30 - 7:30 pm Friday Ballet I 4:45 - 5:30 pm Hip Hop II 7:00 - 7:45 pm SEMI-PRIVATE Ballet IIIC 6:00 - 7:00 pm Jazz I 5:30 - 6:15 pm Thursday * must be enrolled in ballet Open Ballet Friday Ballet IIB 4:15 - 5:00 pm Ballet IIC 4:30 - 5:15 pm Saturday SEMI-PRIVATE Jazz I 4:15 - 5:00 pm Jazz II 6:15 - 7:15 pm SEMI-PRIVATE Ballet I 5:00 - 5:45 pm Open Ballet 9:00 - 10:30 am * Must have examined into Ballet III or higher Tumbling I 5:45 - 6:30 pm Friday Saturday SEMI-PRIVATE Jazz II 4:30 - 5:30 pm Drill Team Prep Tumbling II 6:30 - 7:15 pm Ballet I 10:30 - 11:15 am Wednesday Musical Theater 11:15 - 12:00 pm Jazz I 12:00 - 12:45 pm Drill Team Prep 8:00 - 8:45 pm * Must be in 6th - 12 grade DRESS CODE The Dance Boutique 122 S. Friendswood Drive Ballet I - Pre Professional Jazz, Musical Theater, Hip Hop I, II, III Male Dress Code • All Ballet levels require pink footed Tap and Drill Team Prep • Black leotard • Ballet: White shirt, black tights, matching Bloch skirt hair in • Black leotard • Black shorts/capris/pants pants, black socks, and black bun and pink ballet shoes (canvas, • Tan footed tights • Chara Hip Hop shirt ballet shoes split soled preferred) • Tan Jazz shoes for: Jazz, • Tan footed tights • Jazz & Musical Theater: • Ballet I: Bloch Lavender Leotard Musical Theater and Drill • Black Tennis shoes White shirt, black pants, black • Ballet II: Bloch Light Blue Leotard • Black tap shoes for Tap • Hair in bun socks and black jazz shoes • Ballet III: Bloch Royal Blue Leotard • Hair in bun • Tap: White shirt, black pants, • Ballet IV: Bloch Turquoise Leotard • Black pants/capris/shorts Darby’s Dancers black socks and black tap shoes • Black Leotard • Contemporary: White shirt, • Ballet V: Bloch Purple Leotard (must be worn with tights) • Black Shorts/Capris/Pants • Ballet VI: Bloch Burgundy Leotard black pants, nude foot undeez Contemporary & Modern • Chara Darby’s Dancers Shirt • Darby’s Dancers: Chara • Pre-Professional: Any modest • Hair in bun leotard in a solid color • Black leotard and tan Darby’s Dancers Shirt, Black stirrup tights • Ages 5 to 9: pink footed Pants, Black Socks. Tumbling • Black pants/capris/shorts tights and pink ballet shoes Ages 5 - 9 wear black ballet shoes. • Leotard and shorts/capris/ (must be worn with tights) • Ages 10 to 18: tan footed Ages 10 - 18 wear black jazz shoes. leggings, barefoot • Nude foot Undeez tights and tan jazz shoes • Hair in ponytail • Hair in bun Graded Technique Group Classes | Ages 7 - 18 years old | Placement by Skill Evaluation Graded Technique Group Classes | Ages 7 - 18 years old | Placement by Skill Evaluation Level IV Pre-Professional CHARA MEMBERSHIP Returning Families $79 Monday Monday Charged annually in April Modern 5:30 - 6:30 pm Modern 5:30 - 6:30 pm New Families $99 * Must have examined into Ballet IV or higher * Must have examined into Ballet IV or higher Charged upon enrollment Ballet IVA 6:30 - 7:45 pm Ballet VI/Pre-Professional 7:45 - 8:45 pm * Bravo Card Membership Tuesday Pre-Professional Pointe 8:45 - 9:15 pm * Discounted On Demand classes Wednesday * No additional registration fees Ballet IVB 6:00 - 7:15 pm * Free class transfers Wednesday Tap III 5:00 - 5:45 pm Tap III 5:00 - 5:45 pm Thursday MONTHLY CLASS TUITION Jazz IV 5:00 - 6:00 pm Contemporary IV 6:30 - 7:30 pm Without Ballet Program Ballet IVA 6:45 - 8:00 pm Ballet VI/Pre-Professional 7:30 - 8:30 pm 1st Class $83 Pre-Professional Pointe 8:30 - 9:00 pm Add hour long class $66 Thursday Add 30 or 45 minute class $59 Contemporary IV 6:30 - 7:30 pm With Ballet Program Hip Hop III 7:00 - 7:45 pm BOY’S ONLY Ballet I $83 Ballet IVB 7:45 - 9:00 pm Tuesday Add 1 hour $66 Boy’s Hip Hop 6:00 - 6:45 pm Add 30 - 45 mins $59 Level V Ballet II $130 Thursday Add 1 hour $66 Monday Boy’s Ballet 4:00 - 4:30 pm Add 45 mins $50 Modern 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ballet III $164 * Must have examined into Ballet IV or higher Add 1 hour $66 Jazz V 6:45 - 7:45 pm Adult Classes Add 45 mins $50 Ballet V 7:45 - 9:15 pm Monday Ballet IV $167 Wednesday Adult Ballet 8:00 - 9:15 pm Add 1 hour $52 Add 45 mins $45 Tap III 5:00 - 5:45 pm Wednesday Ballet V/VI/Pre-Pro $200 Thursday Yoga 10:00 - 11:00 am Add 1 hour $52 Add 45 mins $45 Contemporary IV 6:30 - 7:30 pm Thursday Adult Class Card Hip Hop III 7:00 - 7:45 pm Pilates 10:00 - 11:00 am Ballet V 7:45 - 9:15 pm 4 classes $49 Friday & Saturday 6 classes $69 High Fitness 8:30 - 9:30 am 8 classes $79 Level VI Student drop in fee $15 per class Monday * Tuition is withdrawn by automatic bank draft (ACH) on the Musical Theater 1st of the month. Membership Fee, ACH information, and Modern 5:30 - 6:30 pm full May tuition are due upon enrollment. * * Must have examined into Ballet IV or higher Saturday Ballet VI/Pre-Professional 7:45 - 8:45 pm Musical Theater 11:15 - 12:00pm Ballet VI Pointe 8:45 - 9:15 pm RECITAL FEES Graded Costumes $109 + tax Wednesday Special Needs Charged October 15th Tap III 5:00 - 5:45 pm Wednesday * Costume & pair of tights Recital Fee $75 Thursday Darby’s Dancers (5 to 9) 6:15 - 6:45 pm Charged November 15th Contemporary IV 6:30 - 7:30 pm Darby’s Dancers (10 to 12) 6:45 - 7:15 pm * Digital Recital Video Ballet VI/Pre-Professional 7:30 - 8:30 pm Darby’s Dancers (13 to 18) 7:15 - 7:45 pm * Recital t-shirt per dancer Ballet VI Pointe 8:30 - 9:00 pm * Family $40 picture credit

Graded Technique Group Classes | Ages 7 - 18 years old | Placement by Skill Evaluation Chara Companies | charadance.com/company

Performance Company Performance Company Rehearsals Kindergarten - Second Grade Mondays 5:00 - 5:30 pm Third - Eighth Grade Wednesdays 5:15 - 5:45 pm Chara Crew Rehearsals Chara Crew Tuesdays 6:45 - 7:15 pm

Competitive Company Rehearsals Ensemble Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm Junior Competitive Company Fridays 4:15 - 6:15 pm Teen Competitive Company Tuesdays 7:15 - 9:15 pm Extra Company Pieces Competitive Company Extra Piece #1 Fridays 6:15 - 6:45 pm Competitive Company Extra Piece #2 Fridays 6:45 - 7:15 pm

Friendswood Contemporary Ballet Friendswood Contemporary Ballet Rehearsals Thursdays 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm AND Saturdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Friendswood Contemporary Ballet, in residence at Chara Christian Dance Academy, seeks to enhance the ballet community by bringing together students and professional artists throughout the Greater Houston area.

Dress Code Company Events to Enjoy! Performance and Competitive Co. 7-9 performances by Performance Company ● Black Leotard 5 competitions for Competitive Company ● Black Shorts/Capris/Pants 2 community performances by FCB ● Company Tank Top * Winter and Spring Ballet ● Tights 1-2 Dance Conventions ● Dance Shoes (Assigned by Director) Halloween in the Park (Stevenson Park) ● Hair in bun Lighted Christmas Parade (Friendswood) Chara Private Music Lessons | Ages 5 an up | charadance.com/music-program 3 Ways to Experience the Joy of Music

In Studio Online At Home CHARA MEMBERSHIP Returning Families Charged annually in April Receive one-on-one instruction from Starting in Season 15 we will be of- Our Music Instructors will now come New Families our professional Music Instructors in fering one-on-one music instruction to your home for lessons upon re- Charged upon enrollment a 30 minute in-personal studio les- through online music lessons in the quest. Families must live within a 10 * Bravo Card Membership son. In our studio we have 3 dedi- comfort of your own home. Students mile radius of Chara and have their * Discounted On Demand classes cated music rooms that will give you taking online lessons are required to own instrument. Chara music work- * No additional registration fees the space you need to practice your purchase their own instrument. Cha- book, bag and t-shirt are provided * Practice books, Music bag, and instrument and develop your skill. ra music workbook, bag and t-shirt upon enrollment. In home lessons are t-shirt There are limited slots for in-studio are provided upon enrollment. Online scheduled based upon teacher avail- Music Lessons and they are secured music classes can be taken during the ability so visit our front desk to set up MONTHLY TUITION for the entire season, so visit the front day or evening based on instructor a class time. In Studio or Online Lessons desk for details and availability. availability. Visit the front desk for more $125 monthly for weekly 30 minute information and to set up your weekly lessons. private lessons In Home Lessons $155 monthly for weekly in home 30 minute private lessons Performance Opportunities Recital Fee Chara holds 2 music recitals; one around Christmas and another at the end of the season. Students who have shown prog- $50 Recital Fee ress and dedication to their studies are invited to perform one piece at either Recital to demonstrate their growth. Recitals are Charged annually in October performed at Friendswood Friends Church. At each recital we offer the opportunitiy to contribute to a selected charity in lieu of purcahsing tickets.

Music Lessons for ● Piano ● Guitar ● Voice ● Ukelele ● Bass Guitar ● Banjo

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