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.