Dance Works Academy
2011-2012 Dates to Remember



Thursday, July 14th                                     - Summer Camp & Fall  Registration (7-9pm)


Saturday, July 30th                                      - Summer Camp & Fall Registration (10am-1:30pm)
                                                                                     @ The Dance Works Studio
                                                                        - Pre Teen Youth Performance Company Audition (2-3pm)
                                                                                    @ The Heritage Playhouse
                                                                        - Teen Performance Company Audition (3-4pm)
                                                                                    @ The Heritage Playhouse
                                                                        - Competitive Class Auditions (4-6pm)
                                                                                    @ The Heritage Playhouse


Monday, August 8th -
Friday, August 12th                                     - Summer Dance Camp Week

Saturday, August 13th                                - 2011-2012 Registration (12-3pm)

Thursday, September 8th                          - 2011-2012 Registration (6-8pm)
Friday, September 9th                                - 2011-2012 Registration (6-8pm)

Saturday, September 10th                         - 2011-2012 Registration (11am-3pm)




              


     Dance Works Code of Conduct


    At Dance Works we aim to provide a safe and encouraging environment where students can acquire the skills to express themselves in movement, acting and song.  We offer both a recreational program and a professional program.  We encourage all students, parents and teachers to treat each other in a warm and courteous fashion.  If any student or parent has a concern regarding another student, parent or a teacher please contact Penny or Zoë at the Dance Works Office so we can better assist you and resolve any problems. 

Constructive Vs. Destructive Criticism
    Our teachers implement constructive criticism as a teaching tool, when necessary. This is used only to assist students in fully utilizing the skills being taught.  We do not allow destructive criticism at any time!  Examples of both are:

Constructive:  “Sally, that was a great jump, but could you stretch your right foot a little more?”

Destructive: “Sally, your jump stinks, you didn’t even stretch your feet.”

Constructive: “Class, we really need to amply our selves a bit more in the next month in order to get through all the work for the XMAS show, I know you can do it!!”

Destructive:  “Class, you haven’t done anything so far, quit being lazy.”

Again, if you have any concerns regarding constructive critisism in class please contact Penny or Zoë at any time.
 

Our Programs

The Recreational Program:

  This program consists of classes that are on a recreational level or for pleasure and performance only.  Students are expected to follow the general guidelines for acceptable behavior but are not expected to give the same level of effort as the professional program.

The Professional Program:
 
       This program consists of any classes that are for examination, competition or credentials. As we expect all students to follow the general guidelines for acceptable behavior, students taking these classes should be aware that a higher level of dedication is required than is in the recreational program. This is necessary to ensure that the students acquire the technique necessary for exams and competitions.  The teachers will expect more physical output from students in this program, and some may require additional class time to complete all the syllabus requirements. Though this program is more

rigorous than the recreational program it is a great way for the more serious dancer to acquire credentials for future use in the style of dance that they enjoy.


General Guidelines for Acceptable Behavior
 
Unacceptable Behavior:

·Smoking on Premises
·Use of Drugs or Alcohol
·Cursing or Derogatory Language
·Physically or Verbally Abusive Behavior
·Negatively Competitive Behavior
·Destructive Misuse of School Property
·Stealing or any other criminal activity
·Repetitive Disruptive Behavior
·Revealing or Inappropriate clothing

Failure to resolve these issues may result in a student being asked to discontinue class.



Acceptable and Encouraged Behavior

·Empathy for others
·Encouraging words and actions
·Friendly and welcoming behavior
·Application of positive conflict resolution skills
·Appeal to teacher respectfully regarding questions in class



If You Ever Have a Concern...
  If at any time you have concerns regarding a student or staff member please contact Zoë or Penny at the Dance Works Office so we can assist in resolving any issues in a satisfactory and timely manor.  All complaints are kept anonymous upon request.  We wish to make your experience at Dance Works as pleasant as possible.



CONTACT

Penny Hudson    604-886-4121
                        604-740-6986
Zoë Barbaro       604-886-9686
Email: danceworksacademy@hotmail.com




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