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Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2020-2021 season at The King Centre for the Performing Arts! Our teachers are very excited to be working with you and your children. As we enter our 50th year of business, we reflect on the many students that have walked through our doors. Whether you are a new or returning student, we thank you for being a part of our KC family and we look forward to the numerous memories we will create together.

Please read all the information enclosed in this booklet. It explains all of our studio policies, the season schedule, dress code, recital information, etc. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at any time. You can us call (973) 839-4031 or Email us at “Parent Handbook” [email protected]

Whether you are the parent of a three-year old and looking for your child ~ 2020 - 2021 School Year ~ to develop a love for the arts, or a teen with professional aspirations, you can feel at home at the King Centre. Tradition | Success | Fun | Creative | Safe Welcome to our home and family! www.kingcentredance.com (973) 839-4031 Sincerely, Wanaque Mahwah Butler Nancy & Brendan King 527 Ringwood Ave 60 Whitney RD, 1574 State Rt. 23 Wanaque, NJ 07465 Suite 9 & 10 Butler, NJ 07405 Mahwah, NJ 07340 2 The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season ~ Class Descriptions ~ ~ Class Descriptions ~

Kinder Program The King Centre’s Academy Program A special program designed for the young dancer. This Class Introduces the fundamentals The foundation of the program is based in the Vaganova technique, which has trained in pre-ballet and tap, and stimulates the imagination and creativity of each child. Students numerous ballet dancers. Additionally, aspects of the Balanchine technique are an integral sing songs and learn rhythmic steps to build confidence, flexibility, balance and part of the core ballet syllabus, as several of our ballet instructors have trained and danced coordination. A great first dance class! with the . The classes and their curriculum have all been developed to create a knowledgeable and well-rounded classical dancer. Mommy & Me – Ages 18months – 2years No experience necessary! This hour-long class is structured to stimulate coordination Students are carefully placed in the appropriate level based upon their technical skills, skills, listening skills, balance, music interpretation, creative movement and motor physical development, and strength. The physical and artistic well-being of the student is development in the youngest dancers, ages 18 months to 2 years old. This program is an the consideration in determining level placement. Because of the nature of a excellent introduction to the world of dance and lots of fun for Mom and dancer! syllabus-based program, it is not unusual to spend more than one year in the same level. The artistic faculty is constantly monitoring each student’s progress. When a student Kinder One (K1) ~ Ages 3-4 achieves proficiency at each level and the faculty feels it appropriate, they advance to the K1 is an hour combo class that teaches the foundation of pre-ballet and tap. The ballet next level. Advancement is based on ability, not age. portion gives the young dancer strength and flexibility while the tap portion teaches

rhythm and movement. This fun-filled class will help students gain an understanding of Primary Level: The Primary Level offers a curriculum designed for comprehensive the movements while developing their creativity. training in . Students at the minimum age of 6 may begin in Level 1, learning

Kinder Two (K2) ~ Ages 4-5 basic ballet positions and ballet vocabulary, progressing through a standard ballet K2 is an hour combo class of tap and ballet. Students will expand their knowledge of the and center combinations. basic steps learned in K1. Here they will learn to put those steps together to create more complex steps all while stimulating their creativity even further. Level I ~ This is the entry level into the academy program. Students here have had introductory ballet work in our kinder dance classes. Now they begin studying ballet Kinder Formal Two (KF2) ~ Ages 5-7 technique for one full-hour and developing the essential skills to advance in the program. KF2 is an hour combo class of ballet and tap. Students will begin to pick up the pace of what was learned in the previous levels. More complex steps will be introduced, and they Elementary Levels: The Elementary levels continue the comprehensive syllabus in will learn to do the steps at a faster pace. Creativity is still a strong point in this level. classical ballet for students who have advanced to levels II and III. In addition to ballet

Kinder Acro – Ages 3-5 technique, students begin learning classical variations and are introduced to elements of This kinder class is perfect for beginners, ages 3 and 4. Introducing the basic acrobatics . (The study of dancing en pointe is a part of the curriculum of the Level technique including beginning tumbling, conditioning, flexibility, proper form and 3A, 3B, and 4 at the sole discretion of the artistic faculty.) strengthening. Students are taught specific skills including forward and backward rolls, straddle forward roll, head stand, cartwheels and bridges. Level II ~ Ballet Students in Level II continue to enrich their understanding of ballet form and technique and have the opportunity to broaden their skills. They will strengthen the basics and develop more integrated combinations of steps. “It all begins with the first step. Level III ~ Ballet Students in Level III will continue to strengthen their skills and develop their stamina and technique to complete more difficult combinations. Mastery of Come Grow with us!” the work in this level is imperative for the continued study in the academy program. Students in this level take class once a week. 3 The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season ~ Class Descriptions ~ ~ Class Descriptions ~

Ballet Program Cont. Jazz Program Cont. Intermediate: Level IIIa ~ The students in 3A will keep training their muscles and Level IV ~ The most difficult level providing a full workout for body and mind. Classes working their core, increasing their balance and overall strength. Continuing to enrich emphasize technique as well as style with a focus on executing at a high performance - their knowledge and understanding of ballet form and technique, students will broaden ready level in every style of Jazz. At this level, students take two classes per week. their skills for pointe work. The curriculum for Level 3A also introduces variations that are designed to bring the stage to the classroom. At this level students will take two ballet TLC (Technique, Lengthening, Conditioning) ~ All Jazz classes Level 3A & Up will classes per week. Beginner Pointe class is available at this level, but only at the discretion take a TLC class. This class will be a structured warm-up that follows a syllabus to focus of the artistic faculty. on specific areas of technique as well as flexibility training. There will also be conditioning in order to develop well-rounded and strong dancers. Inter-Advanced: Level IIIb ~ Students in 3B will begin to take class en pointe, constantly developing their skills and technique, growing as a dancer. At this level students Tap Program will take 3 ballet classes per week. The Intermediate Pointe class is available at this level. Tap dance is rooted in English clog dance, Irish step dance and African drum rhythms as a form of dance characterized by using the sound of one’s tap shoes hitting the floor as a Advanced: Level IV ~ The work in Level 4 continues to bring aspects of ballet percussion instrument. Rhythm Tap and Broadway Tap are the different kinds of tap technique to our students while constantly pushing their artistry. Students at this level take studied stressing musicality. class three to four classes per week. They work en pointe, mastering variations and Level I ~ Reinforces basic technique learned at the formal level. Basic steps are developing beautiful pointe work and strong technique. combined, and faster combinations are emphasized.

Jazz Program Level II ~ Continues lessons from level 1 with more challenging, faster combinations. Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality, Turning steps are introduced at this level. interpreting and executing moves and steps. This type of dancing is energetic and fun. Levels III, IIIa, IIIb ~ Continues lessons from Intermediate and Level 2 with an Consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns. To excel in Jazz, increased focus on more complex rhythms, more difficult working of separated heel and dancers need a background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. The styles you toe sounds, faster combinations and turns, correct style and presentation. Steps learn in Jazz are Theatre Jazz, Concert Jazz, Stylized Jazz, Contemporary and Lyrical. introduced at this level may include riffs wings and more difficult versions of the basics.

Level I ~ Introduction to basic jazz technique introduces fun, energetic style of dance Level IV ~ Must be teacher recommended. Students continue lessons from Level 3B including work on basic positions, strengthening movements, flexibility, and progressions with a focus on clarity and presentation with an increased difficulty and speed. At this across the floor. level there is more emphasis on complex rhythms and the ability to execute different styles of tap such as Broadway and Rhythm tap. Classes include a continued emphasis on Level II ~ Continues lessons from basic jazz classes. More challenging steps are basics with more difficult and complex combinations. introduced as well as work in different styles of jazz such as musical Theatre and lyrical. Continues lessons from level 1 with an emphasis on more difficult jumps and turns alone and in combination. More emphasis is placed on proper execution and style and awareness of body alignment.

Levels III, IIIa. IIIb ~ Continues lessons from Level 2 with increasingly difficult steps and combinations. Cleaning technique is a continued focus along with style, stamina, and body awareness, using all Jazz styles. Increased difficulty and speed with an emphasis on proper execution and presentation of more difficult steps. Classes include more and longer combinations in a variety of styles including contemporary and modern. Jazz level 3 take one class per week and Level 3A and 3B may take two classes per week. 4 The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season ~ Class Descriptions ~ ~ Class Descriptions ~ Modern Program Acrobat (Acro) Program Modern dance is an explosion of movement that gives dancers a mean of expressing more Acro Red ~ A class for beginners, ages 4 and up. This Class works on basic acrobatics realistic and humanistic emotions. The main styles of modern taught are Martha Graham technique including beginning tumbling, conditioning, flexibility, proper form and and Cunningham. strengthening. Specific skills for this level include forward and backward rolls, straddle forward roll, head stand, cartwheels and bridges. We currently offer the following levels of Modern Classes: • Modern Intermediate Acro Green ~ Must have teacher’s recommendation. This class is for intermediate • Modern Level 3B/4 beginners. Skills from Acro Red must be mastered. Beginning intermediate level technique is emphasized. Specific skills for this level include handstands, one-handed • Modern Advanced cartwheel, round-off, bridge walking, back-bend kick-over, handstand forward roll and

front limber. Hip Hop Program

Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, Acro Orange ~ Must have teacher’s recommendation. This class is for advanced popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by beginners. Skills from Acro Red and Green must be mastered. Advanced beginner level bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance technique is emphasized. Specific skills for this level include holding handstands, back requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. walkover front walkover, back limber, front Arabian and running round-off. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous

warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements. Acro Blue ~ Must have teacher’s recommendation. This class is for intermediate

students. Skills from Acro Red, Green and Orange must be mastered. This class We currently offer the following levels of hip hop class: emphasizes intermediate level technique. Specific skills for this level include handstand • BOYS HIP HOP walking, handstand pirouettes, dive front walkover, front handsprings, back handsprings, • HIP HOP BEGINNER - AGES 5-7 round-off back handsprings and side aerials. • HIP HOP INTERMEDIATE – AGES 8-12 • HIP HOP ADVANCED - AGES 13& UP Acro Purple ~ Must have teacher’s recommendation. This class is for advanced students. Skills from Acro Red, Green, Orange and Blue must be mastered. This class emphasizes advanced level technique. Specific skills for this level include front aerials, cartwheel back handsprings, consecutive back handsprings, consecutive back handspring step outs, round-off back tucks, standing back tucks, round-off layouts and round-off layout step outs. This level also progresses to include connecting round-off back handsprings with back tucks, layouts, and layout step outs.

Acro Black ~ Must have teacher’s recommendation. This class if for our most advanced students. Skills from Acro Red, Green, Orange, Blue and Purple must be mastered. This class emphasizes advanced level technique. Specific skills for this level include front aerials, cartwheel back handsprings, consecutive back handsprings, consecutive back handspring step outs, round-off back tucks, standing back tucks, standing layout step outs, round-off layouts and round-off layout step outs. This level also progresses to include connecting round-off back handsprings with back tucks, layouts, and layout step outs. In addition, the class will combine the most difficult skills into acro passes and sequences. “If you stumble through life, make it part of the dance!” 5 The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season ~ Class Descriptions ~ ~ Class Descriptions ~ Acro Program Cont. Contortion ~ Must have teacher’s recommendation. In this class, you will focus on Theatre Program cont. increasing flexibility, improving control and balance, and learning contortion moves. Acting 101 ~ Study and practice in principles and techniques of acting; developing the Because safety and careful progression are always our most important focus; we may actor's instrument. Exercises, improvisation, scene study, monologues, and audition evaluate students on the first day of class to make sure they are ready for the more methods are among the areas studied. Students will appear in a performance showcase at complex movements that Contortion requires. the end of the school year. We offer 2 beginner levels for students: 8-12 & 13-18.

Improv 101 ~ This course is an examination of the theory and practice of improvisation Flexibility in Flight - Aerial Silks as a performing art. Students will learn improvisational theatre games and exercises Our Aerial Silks class uses a specialty fabric that students use to climb, wrap, twist, bend, intended to develop the principles of improvisation. The course is intended to develop and drop in a variety of positions and movements. Fabrics can spin, swing, or remain skills that supplement the techniques of scripted performance. We offer 2 beginner levels static depending on how the student manipulates the silks. Aerial Silks is a beautiful, for students: 8-12 & 13-18. creative, and challenging art form that builds unparalleled upper body and core strength, coordination, and confidence. Group Voice ~ An introductory level course designed to develop vocal potential by learning proper vocal technique, studying musical notation, and performing folk, musical We offer three levels of Silks: Theatre, art and modern songs in an individual setting. Additional Vocal Private Lessons - Level 1 – Beginner highly recommended. We offer 2 beginner levels for students: 8-12 & 13-18. - Level 2- Intermediate - Level 3- Advanced Movement for the Actor ~ Students will learn the various movement styles and techniques for the stage to help them embody their characters and bring them to life for their audiences. They will learn the importance of gestures and body language to convey LYRA ~ This class will cover the fundamentals of Lyra, including: conditioning, strength stories, not just the spoken word. We offer 2 levels for students: 6-12 & 13-18. and flexibility exercises. Advance and build your aerial skills – choreograph your basic Triple Threat ~ A compilation class combines students' talents of voice, acting, and Lyra skills and add to your skill set. Some things you will learn in this class are: layback movement to help them develop their skills and dive deeper into their art, becoming split/gazelle, straddle back inside hoop, arrows, hangs and intro to circus partnering. better all-around performers. Students able to utilize all the talents and techniques they know and continue their education in theatrical arts. We offer 2 levels for students: Theatre Program 6-12 & 13-18. ~ Inspire, Educate, Entertain ~ After many years, the King Centre is proud to announce the expansion of our Theatre Program! This is the first step in expanding our program King Centre Kidz and we are now offering several classes; all of which are Creative Dance | Rhythm | Music developmental for the inspiring actor or actress. Program for Pre-Schoolers

In years past, the King Centre has paired up with The New This program combines our dedication and reputation for excellence in dance education with the Jersey Foundation, producing and sponsoring Musical Theatre convenience of dance class in your child’s own nursey school. Your child will enjoy performing workshops, student performances, and Professional Theatre for you in a holiday and a spring recital with costumes included! productions. Those shows included “Carousel”, “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”, “All Shook Up”, “Last Of The Red For more information about how to get your child’s school involved! Hot Lovers”, “Into The Woods”, “Odd Couple”, “Steel Please Call (973)-839-4031 or visit our website Magnolia”, Prisoner of Second Avenue” and “The Nutcracker”. www.kingcentredance.com 6 The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season September 2020 - first day of classes September 10th 2020-2021 Season Schedule Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat September 10 ~ First Day of Classes 1 2 3 4 5 September 28 ~Yom Kippur ~ No Classes 6 7 8 9 10* 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 October 31 ~ Halloween ~ No Classes 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 November 5 & 6 NJEA Teacher Conference ~ No classes 27 28 29 30 Nov. 24-28 ~ Thanksgiving Recess ~ No Classes October 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Dec. 22-Jan 2 ~ Winter Recess ~ No Classes 1 2 3 Feb. 15-17 ~ President's Day Recess ~ No Classes 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 April 1-9 ~ Spring Recess ~ No Classes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 May 31 ~ Memorial Day Recess ~ No Classes 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June 5 - Last day of Classes November 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Dress Rehearsal (Tentative)~ June 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ~ 2021 Recital ~ 29 30 Saturday ~ 12th (tentative) December 2020 Sunday ~ 13th (tentative) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 7 The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season February 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ~ Studio Policies ~ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Studio Etiquette 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Students are expected to behave in a way that creates a supportive learning environment. We believe the best discipline is self-imposed, and it is the responsibility of our teachers to 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 use instances of misconduct or misbehavior as opportunities to help students learn to 28 assume and accept responsibility for their behavior and the consequences of their March 2021 behavior. All interactions with our students will apply the best practices designed to Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat prevent student conduct problems and foster students’ abilities to grow in self-discipline. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 We ask that all students use the bathroom before or after class unless it is an emergency. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Exiting and entering classes for any purpose can be very disruptive and we do not want to 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 interrupt the educational process of our students.

28 29 30 31 • Please do not allow siblings to be unattended or to disrupt classes in session. April 2021 • Please make sure your child is picked up on time. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat • Please make sure there is no horseplay, yelling or running in the lobbies or studios. 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 We also appreciate your consideration in keeping our studios clean. Please be considerate 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 and clean up any remaining food, drink, or trash before you leave. Students are not 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 permitted to eat or drink during class, but they may have water bottles with them. All food 25 26 27 28 29 30 consumption must be done either in the student lounge or designated area. There is no May 2021 smoking allowed within a 50ft radius of the studio. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Absentee Policy Consistency of attendance is extremely important to your child’s educational 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 development. Please make every effort for your child to attend every class. If a class is 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 missed, it can be made up in another class of the same or lower level. If your child is 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 going to be absent, please email the studio at ([email protected]) or call 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 us at (937) 839-4031 and let us know. Also, please call the studio to schedule your 30 31 make-up class to avoid showing up for a class that is full. There are no refunds, credits, or June 2021 transfers for classes missed. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Weather/Unscheduled Closure 1 2 3 4 5* If we are forced to close due to inclement weather or extreme emergency, you are 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 welcome to make-up classes missed. Please understand that we cannot be responsible for 13 acts of Mother Nature. Snow dates do not affect your monthly tuition. Studio closings will be emailed to you and announced on our Facebook & Instagram page. 8 The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season ~ Studio Policies ~ ~ Studio Policies ~ Tuition & Payment Cont. Drop/Change Class Policy Payment Options A written notice must be submitted when dropping or changing a class. You must submit Annually: 1 time payment at registration (5% Annual Discount with this plan if paid before notice, by either emailing ([email protected]) or mailing the office (527 9-15-20, not valid with any other promotion, offer, or coupon). If unpaid by 9-15-20 account will Ringwood Ave., Wanaque, NJ 07465), before the first of the month or you will be revert to monthly (9-Payment Plan) with no discount applied. charged that month’s tuition. You will be responsible for tuition until written notice 3-Payment Plan: 1st payment due at time of registration, 2nd payment due on 11-1-20, is submitted and confirmed. 3rd and final payment due on 1-1-21.

Placement Policy 9-Payment Plan: This plan computed on an annualized basis and broken down into 9 Classes are arranged for students based on age and ability. If the teaching staff feels your convenient payments. The first payment is due upon registration, the other 8 are due the child needs to be transferred to another class, we will notify you and make the necessary 1st of each month through May 2021. scheduling adjustments. Cellphone Policy Hours 9 Payment Plan 3 Payment Plan Annual Tuition Students are not allowed to have cell phones in the classroom as it is disruptive to the 1 $ 64.00 $ 192.00 $ 576.00 class. 1.5 $ 96.00 $ 288.00 $ 864.00

Student Storage & Lost Items 2 $ 128.00 $ 384.00 $ 1,152.00 2.5 $ 160.00 $ 480.00 $ 1,440.00 All dance bags, jackets, shoes, etc. must be kept in the cubbies provided and properly After 3hrs of class, multiple class discount applied to tuition. marked with your child’s name. The studio is not responsible for any lost or misplaced 3 $ 182.44 $ 547.32 $ 1,641.96 items. All items must be kept off the floors as they are For Additional Rates, please contact the office. Thank you! possible tripping hazards.

Bullying/Harassment Policy Automatic Recurring Payment Plans are available for your convenience with either the 3-Payment or 9-Payment plans. The form must be completed and signed before any payments are processed. A $30 Our studio is a place where everyone should feel safe, accepted, and has a sense of (Non-Refundable) registration fee per family will be due at initial registration. For those families who belonging. Bullying/Harassment will never be tolerated here. The King Centre for have more than one child, a 5% discount per sibling will be applied. the Performing Arts believes in creating a caring and supportive environment in which students are encouraged and challenged to develop their strengths, passions, and talents. Late Tuition Policy If payment is not received by the due date, after 5 days you will receive an email notifying If you have questions or concerns, please contact the office. Thank you! you that a $35 Late fee has been applied to your account. You will then have 5 days from that email to pay your tuition and be eligible to have the late fee waived. After 10 days, if Tuition & Payments payment has not been received the late fee can no longer be removed and must be paid The Studio calendar and tuition rates are designed to give 33 classes with a full week of with Tuition. rehearsal for the recital over a nine-month period (September to May). All classes are paid Refund Policy in advanced and due dates vary based on payment plan. You will receive notice 5 days No tuition is refundable after November 15th, 2020 and no cessation of recurring prior to your due date. For your convenience we accept Cash, Check or Credit Cards payments for classes dropped after November 15th, 2020. For those who register for (Visa, MC, Discover or AMEX). There is a $35 fee for all returned checks. As of this fall classes after November 15th, will have up to 30 days to withdraw from classes to be the King Centre will now have online pay available through our Parent Portal. All Studio eligible for a refund. accounts have one primary account holder. This person is the one that registers, signs the For more information regarding withdrawing or dropping classes, please registration form, and will be the one considered financially responsible for the account. see the drop/change class policy. 9 The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season ~ Dress Code ~ ~ Recital ~

Dance Program Boys: T-shirt and sweat pants or shorts Black Jazz Shoes, Black Oxford Tap 2021 Recital Dates— Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th (Dates Tentative) Shoes, Black Ballet Slippers. The King Centre’s annual end-of-year performance for all students enrolled in is held in June. Our Philosophy is to educate and develop our students first, then celebrate with a (KI through KFII) grand performance. This event is designed to showcase each student’s skills and the BALLET – Solid color , (skirts optional) pink and pink ballet shoes progress they have made throughout the school year. At the same time this event also (#212 Capezio Lily or #205 Bloch Dansoft– Full sole ballet) helps develop their performance abilities through participation in a theatrical production. Participation in the recital is highly TAP – Solid color leotard, pink or tan tights and black tap shoes (#N625 Capezio recommended, but not mandatory. Jr Tyette or #3800C Mary Jane or SO352G Bloch—Merry Jane ) Recital Costumes (Level 1 through Level 4) You will receive a costume contract in October. All costumes will be ordered once we BALLET – Black leotard, pink tights (skirts are permitted at teacher’s discretion), receive your completed costume form and costume payment. Please make sure you return hair in a bun and pink ballet shoes (Bloch #SO208L ProLite II Leather Split Sole the form by the due date to ensure that you will receive your costume in time for the or Capezio #2027 Juliet Leather SplitSole) recital and avoid any fees. Once the recital costumes are ordered, there will be no

TAP – Solid color leotard, pink, black or tan tights, and tan taps (#SO302 Bloch refunds. All Recital costumes are non-refundable as they cannot be returned. All students Tan Buckle Tap-level 1, 2 & 3) Capezio Black Flex Master Tap -level 3A, 3B & 4) will be measured in studio for recital costumes during their class. Measurements will be calculated by a KC staff member. Jazz— Solid color leotard, black or tan tights Bootie Shorts with Half Tops and Tan Jazz Shoes (Bloch Elasta Bootie #SO499- level 1 & 2) Tan Canvas Turners Please note, that recital costumes can only be picked up or received as long as your (level 3 & 4) account is up to date and paid in full. NO EXCEPTIONS

Acro— Solid color leotard, no loose articles of clothing, stirrup tights Recital Pictures recommended but not mandatory, no jewelry and no shoes. For your convenience, before the recital we have a photographer come to the Studio to

Hip Hop—Casual clothing that you can dance in and black dance sneakers. take pictures of your child and their class in their recital costumes. We will put all the class pictures in the recital program. You will be given the schedule a month prior to picture Shoes for recital—TBD date. Pictures will be available for purchase at dress rehearsal. Aerial Arts/Silks Leotard, or tightfitting shirt that will cover midriff without riding up. Dress Rehearsal Tight fitting leggings or footless tights. NO: jewelry, belts, loose clothing, shoes We allow each child the opportunity to rehearse on stage, in costume, before the day of or socks. the recital. The (Tentative) dress rehearsal dates are June 7th thru June 11th. You will be given a Dress Rehearsal Schedule with a specific time and day for your child’s class/ Theatre Program classes a month prior to dress rehearsal. Casual clothing that you can move comfortably in and comfy shoes. Please no street shoes in the studios. Dancing with your feet is one Hair for all Programs - Must be pulled back off of the face in either a bun or thing, but Dancing pony tail unless otherwise noted above. from the Heart is another. 10 The King Centre for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season ~ More Information ~ Keep Informed Through E-Mail & Our Parent Portal We believe that an open line of communication is essential to a successful dance experience. A majority of the information we send you will be sent through our email mailing list. Email helps us efficiently keep everyone up to date on news and events at the King Centre. We chose email to cut back on paper and envelope usage. Please make sure we have your correct email address on file.

As of this year we are introducing a parent portal for all of our families! This website will allow you to have “real-time” access to information related to your household and account. With one unique login, parents will be able to see their account, pay their tuition online, register for classes, etc.

Special Events Join the Dance Company Throughout the year, you’ll find many exciting events happening at The King Centre! The American Youth Dance Company (AYDC) is comprised of an elite group From a our winter production of the “Nutcracker” to our AYDC Showcase, each of dancers who partake in a rigorous dance training schedule. The AYDC month brings new fun activities and nights out. members can choose to audition to compete in all or one style(s) of dance including; ballet, contemporary, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, acrobatics and Celebrity Shoppe contortion. The AYDC competes regionally and nationally throughout the year If you are interested in KC Apparel and other school merchandise, feel free to visit our and as a team have achieved many outstanding regional and national awards and Celebrity Shoppe Online on the parent portal or browse our catalogue at any of our accolades. The AYDC currently has 75 members ranging in age from 5 to 18. studio locations. Show your KC Pride everywhere you go! #kcuknow!

BIRTHDAY PARTIES The American Youth Dance Company is under the New Jersey Foundation for Host your Birthday Party at the King Centre! We look forward to helping you make Dance and Theatre Arts a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. The purpose of this your child’s day even more special. Our parties are 90 minutes of dance or acro and organization is to provide education and creative expression in Theatre Arts and other fun activities. Each party is fully customized to your child’s preferences - Dance. As a member of the company the student develops self-confidence, decorations, songs and party favors are geared towards your selected theme. poise, commitment, self-motivation, self pride and self determination to learn and work with others in a positive teamwork environment that will last a Studio Parties Include: Party Theme Ideas Include: lifetime. Our goal is to inspire, motivate and enrich every student to further • Invitations • Ballet Princess develop self-esteem. We are all works in progress; each stepping stone brings us • Decorations & Themed paper goods • Jojo Siwa closer to the person and dancer we want to be, and to demonstrate respect for • Dance or Acro activities and games • Circus Party themselves and others. • Pizza, juice, water & cupcakes • Disney Themes

• Goody Bags • & More! For more information about the company and NJF, please visit our

website: www.kingcentredance.com For more information, please go to our website: www.kingcentredance.com “One that stands out among the rest. The King Centre, Chosen by parents who want the best for their children”