ELEVATE DANCE ACADEMY
HANDBOOK 2023 / 2024 Thank you for choosing EDA to be your dance home. We are thrilled and honored to have you at our studio. Everyone at EDA is looking forward to an incredible season of learning, growth, dance and community. We believe in every single student that walks through our doors, and we cannot wait to see them shine.
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Table of Contents 03 About Elevate 04 How We Began 06 Our Team 09 Classes 16 Dress Code 17 Closings + Holidays 18 Tuition + Payments 19 All Things Recital 20 Costuming 21 Policies +Procedures
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why
ELEVATE
At Elevate we are committed to providing the best training when it comes to dance, cheer and tumbling in a healthy, encouraging, and positive environment. The Elevate family is so special. We are honored you are a part of it.
we exist to: DEVELOP DANCERS BOOST CONFIDENCE BUILD COMMUNITY INSPIRE SELF-EXPRESSION DISCOVER PURPOSE
ABOUT US Elevate Dance Academy was created with each dancer in mind. We want to provide the best training when it comes to dance education, but we also want to help each student reach their highest potential in the studio, their schools, their communities, etc. We are committed to building each student up physically through dance, tumbling and cheer but also mentally and emotionally. Elevate strives to help each student feel loved, to help boost confidence, to help them know that every BODY is a Dance Body and to help them be good humans. EDA was opened in October of 2020 with 30 students. Our one-room studio was barely 1,000 square feet, but we were grateful for the space and eager to get started. We will always love our little studio on Main Street in Newcastle where it all began. Now, Elevate Dance Academy is north of Newcastle at 167 NE 31st Street. We are proud to call our studio home with over 5,200+ square feet, four studio rooms, changing rooms, lobby and office.
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HOW WE BEGAN
The story of how we began, really began, might be a little crazy... I remember praying in July of 2020, thanking God for my girls, their passion for dance, their talents and for choosing me to be their mom. Then, I very loudly heard Him say, "What about your talents?" I immediately said "Um, no, this isn't about me, God. I am talking about my kids here!" And that is when God started to reveal His plan for Elevate one "coincidence" at a time. So many we lost count. I wish I could say I trusted God with the first sign to open the studio, but unfortunately I was the girl who said "Okay great, now could you send me a signier sign?" And I may have said that after a few of those were sent my way too. I also wish I could say that even after the signs, I stepped out in faith and opened with complete confidence. However, I said yes to EDA because I was scared my story would be similar to Jonah in the Bible, and I would end up in some whale-- figuratively or literally if I said no.
So as a family, we said "Yes," and the truth is I had NO IDEA what God was planning, not in the slightest, but I am so grateful I said yes (even if I was quite literally shaking in fear) to this God Dream, to these kids and their families-- our dance family. In the few years we have been open, I have seen God move in more ways than one through the kids in this community. Students have went from hating their bodies, to loving every inch. They
have gone from "not being good" to mastering different skills and taking that confidence to their schools and friends. Families who had no one in their time of need had their EDA family. This is only the beginning. I can't wait to see what happens in 2023-2024!
xo, Kelsey P.s- I don't believe in coincidences.
kelsey britton Born and raised in Oklahoma, Kelsey Britton was trained by master instructors in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Tap. Throughout her youth, she performed at the national level all over the United States. She also attended the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute for Modern Dance and performed in the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as well as numerous collegiate and professional sporting events. In High School, Kelsey was a part of the Oklahoma All-State Dance Team and was named All-American her sophomore, junior and senior years by the National Dance Association. Kelsey grew up competing in Dance Masters of America, earning the titles of Teen Miss Dance and Miss Dance of Chapter 35. She continued her dance training at Oklahoma City University with a major in Dance Performance. While in college, Kelsey was a member of the American Spirit Dance Company and Spirit of Grace Liturgical Company. Kelsey is certified to teach through the Dance Masters of America program and adjudicates various competitions in the southern region. Kelsey is also certified to teach Acrobatics/Tumbling through Acrobatic Arts- an international organization. Kelsey specializes in teaching and choreographing at the competitive level and is passionate about sharing the art form of dance with children of all ages. Kelsey is a competition choreographer for OKC Metro and Tulsa Pom Teams. She also volunteers as a coach and choreographer for the Racer Little League Cheer Association. Kelsey has owned several successful businesses before EDA and was honored with several awards including being inducted into the Circle of Empowered Women, Be the Change Hero Award and Entrepreneur Rising Star Award. In 2022, Kelsey was honored to receive the Dance Studio of the Year Award at the Rainbow Dance Competition Nationals in Pigeon Forge, TN. Kelsey loves living in Newcastle with her husband Dustin and three girls- Maddie, Macie and Millie, and their dog Mack.
Owner + Instructor
meet our team Tiffany, a Texas native, began her dancing career at the age of three. She received her initial ballet education from Margo Marshall, where she trained with City Ballet of Houston. Tiffany continued her ballet studies at the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet Performance. While pursuing this degree, Tiffany was selected as a member of the Oklahoma Festival Ballet under the direction of Mary Margaret Holt. She performed in Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, Carmina Burana, Nutcracker and multiple others.
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Following graduation in 2002, Tiffany started her professional career at Atlanta Festival Ballet under the direction of Nicholas Pacana and Gregory Aaron. After dancing with AFB for two seasons, she went on to perform with Christian-based modern company, Dance Ad Deum, Contemporary Ballet Dallas, and had the honor to perform "Rhapsody in Blue" with Bruce Woods Dance Company in Fort Worth, TX. Tiffany has over 20 years of experience teaching all levels of ballet, ointe and variations. For the past 7 years,
p she has been teaching at area schools in Norman/OKC/Moore. She has been married for 16 years and has two beautiful children, Haven and Skylee. Tiffany is excited to start working with dancers right here in Newcastle!
Trinity Stafford was born and raised in Wyoming. She has been performing since she was five years old. Her parents learned quickly that soccer was not for her, but tutus were. After she graduated High School, she attended Western Wyoming Community College where she obtained her AFA in Dance and Musical Theatre. Later in life she found herself dancing through Las Vegas, Austin, Texas and every space in between. She danced professionally for the Austin Lady Vipers Pom Team and trained with some of the best in the industry. In 2022, she graduated from Texas State University with her BFA in Dance Education. At TXST she found a deep love and passion for jazz dance, modern dance and dance education. She believes that dance is for everyone and any dancer can benefit from time spent in the studio space. Her philosophy in dance is deeplyrooted in technique and dance history; everything matters and it's important to know the "why" behind it all.
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Trinity has a creative outlook on dance and uses it as a "healing" outlet for her dancers and also herself. Trinity could not imagine her life without dance and is so grateful for who it's helped her become. Dance is her entire life and soul, she cannot wait to share her knowledge of the art with Elevate Dance Academy.
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Hannah Tena has been dancing literally since birth. Hannah grew up dancing in her mother's studio in Western Oklahoma, studying ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and acrobatics. Through High School, She became an assistant teacher for Diva School of Dance, and later became the hip hop instructor, where she continues to teach today virtually. Hannah grew up in the competitive dance circuit and brought home many awards. She was named Petite Miss Dance and Teen Miss Dance of Chapter 35 in the Dance Masters of America organization. She was also named "Top Entertainer" - Talent on Parade's highest score of the competition, Celebrations Professional Promise Award, and many story teller awards with her stage presence and emotion. Hannah has trained with world renown choreographers all across the country and has attended dance conventions in Washington D.C., Boston, Orlando, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City. Currently, Hannah is enrolled instructor at the University of Central Oklahoma, where she is studying Dance Education. Hannah is excited to be a part of the Elevate family and bring her passion for dance to the kids at EDA.
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Miss Lauryn has been helping with our tumbling classes and our classes for ages 3-6 since Elevate opened. She is a Newcastle graduate and Lauryn is currently attending UCO for accounting. Lauryn has cheered for eleven years, has performed in the iconic Macy’s Day Parade and joined our Competition Team in its first season helping bring home national awards for Pom. Lauryn was also a part of Elevate's Senior Company that placed Top 3 in the Nation in 2022 and recompeted in the Rainbow Dance Competition Grand National Showcase. She loves assisting and teaching classes because she loves to see the look on the kids’ faces when they learn something new and how excited they are every week to come to class and dance. Miss Lauryn loves Hip Hop and Tap, and is certified to teach Acrobatics/Tumbling through Acrobatic Arts- an international organization.
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Born and raised in Broken Bow, OK, Madi Holmes is a Junior at the University of Oklahoma, where she is pursuing a degree in Pharmacy. While there she has been a two-year member of the OU Elite Dance Team, and also danced with the Bloom Professional Dance Company in Tuttle, OK. Growing up in her mom’s dance studio, Stepping Out School of Dance, she’s had a lifelong passion for dance and tumbling. Being a competitive dancer, she’s excelled in contemporary, jazz, tap and lyrical, earning her the title of Dancer of the Year finalist for KAR, Celebration Talent, and Rainbow dance competition companies, along with many other outstanding awards. Madi has attended numerous conventions and master classes, along with traveling to LA with the KAR Hollywood Dance Invitational.
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Watching and working with her mom for years, she found a love foR teaching and working with kids. Madi enjoys coming home during the summer to teach and help out with studio business. Madi is so excited to have the opportunity to join the Elevate staff this year and hopes to instill the passion she has for dance in her students.
Zoey is a passionate and accomplished dance teacher from Oklahoma. She is currently studying Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Central Oklahoma, while also pursuing a minor in Substance Abuse Studies. Zoey has been dancing since the age of three, and has been trained in all styles of dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, musical theater, and pom. She began dancing competitively at the age of seven, and has since won numerous awards, including the StageOne Star Standout Dancer, Talent on Parade Top Entertainer, Epic Dancer of the Year, and Oklahoma Allstate Dancer.
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In high school, Zoey was a member of the Boomer Dance team for all four years, and served as captain during her senior year. Under her leadership, the team won two state titles in jazz, two state titles in kick, and was runner-up in pom and game day.
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Zoey continued her dance career in college by becoming a member of
the UCO Pom team, where they were national runner-up in jazz and hip hop. With years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in dance, Zoey is excited to inspire her students and help them achieve their full potential. Ashley is a wife, mother of 3, full time real estate agent, volunteer cheer coach and a newly certified Acro Instructor! Born in Florida Mrs. Ashley began dancing at the ripe age of 2. Because of her age she wasn’t old enough to enroll but while attending classes with a friend the instructor noticed her moving right along with the choreography and allowed “she might as well just join.” Ashley hasn’t stopped dancing since. As a young girl Ashley lived overseas with her family in Saudi Arabia. There she attended dance in jazz, ballet and tap. At 10 years old she was the youngest dancer accepted into the pointe class, but her dancing career ended soon after. Her parents made the choice to move back to Oklahoma, unfortunately there was not a dance academy close enough for her to attend. That’s when she discovered cheer. Ashley was a high school cheerleader in Maysville, Oklahoma. Each summer their cheer squad attended NCA cheer camps at the University of Oklahoma. In 1999 they took home the prestigious award of Top Squad! In 2002 Ashley was named an NCA All Star and had the opportunity to perform at the 2003 Orange Bowl in Miami Florida. Ashley graduated from East Central University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Although she never took a full-time teaching job, Ashley has always found herself being drawn to work with children. She managed a childcare facility for a year while living in Texas. After moving back to Oklahoma with her growing family, Ashley began teaching preschool at Little People Pre School in Blanchard Oklahoma. She is now a licensed real estate agent and enjoys helping families and first-time home buyers find the Wright home. Newly Certified from Acrobatic Arts in Acro, Ashley is delighted to be joining Elevate Dance Academy as an instructor and is looking forward to expanding her dance certifications.
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Ellie grew up in Hollidaysburg, a small town in Central Pennsylvania. She is currently a third-year member of the University of Oklahoma All-Girl Cheer team. As a Junior at the University of Oklahoma, she is a member of the Alpha Iota Chapter of Delta Gamma and plans on pursuing a Nursing degree with a minor in Health and Exercise Science. Ellie began cheering at age 5 as a "Tiny" at a small All-Star gym in Pennsylvania. In 2011, she won her first UCA All-Star National Championship as a member of a Youth Level 2 team. She attended countless tumbling sessions at her All-Star Cheer Gym and worked tirelessly to progress her stunting and tumbling skills. Eventually, Ellie and her teammates won the prestigious D2 Summit Championship for 3 consecutive seasons in the Medium Junior Level 4, Large Senior Restricted Level 5, and Open Senior Level 5 divisions. In addition, Ellie was a member of her high school Varsity Cheerleading Squad at Bishop McCort Catholic High School in Johnstown, PA where she and her teammates won UCA Nationals in the Super Varsity Division in 2019 and the Medium Division in 2021. Ellie is excited to compete at UCA College Nationals in Orlando, FL this upcoming January with OU AllGirl. Ellie is excited about the opportunity to help students to level up their tumbling and cheer skills. Throughout her years of All-Star and Varsity cheerleading, there were numerous coaches and mentors across several gyms that helped shape Ellie into the young woman and cheerleader that she is today. Their determination in watching Ellie achieve her goals was paramount to Ellie's success of making the University of Oklahoma's All-Girl Cheer team. Ellie hopes to be able to play a similar role as her coaches did for her and looks forward to helping students to ELEVATE their tumbling skills!
classes at eda COMBO terrific 2s + 3s Our wonderful dance program that introduces young dancers to creative movement and dance basics while enhancing hand/eye coordination and helping them adjust to a classroom environment through song and dance. Ballet and Tap combo class for 2-3yr olds.
tutus + taps This is for young, beginning students to explore creative movement and learn basic techniques of ballet and tap dancing. This class will encourage development of gross and fine motor skills along with creative thinking. Ballet and Tap combo class for 3-4yr olds.
ballet + tap + jazz This versatile class is for young students to begin refining basic techniques in ballet, jazz and tap and explore creative movement. Our Ballet + Tap + Jazz combo class is great for dancers that are wanting to explore several styles, learn the basics, etc. Ballet, Tap, Jazz Combo class for 5-6yr olds.
BALLET ballet I Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. This 45-minute class will develop strength, coordination, balance and proper alignment. It will include classical and modern ballet technique and combinations. Ballet 1 is our entry-level or beginner level class for students who have already had combo class or one year of ballet. Ballet Technique class for ages 6yrs and older.
ballet II Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. This 45-minute class will develop strength, coordination, balance and proper alignment. It will include classical and modern ballet technique and combinations. Ballet II is our next level or beginner/intermediate level class for students who have already had Ballet I and have a solid knowledge of ballet technique and terminology. Ballet Technique class for ages 6yrs and older.
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classes at eda ballet III
Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. This 60-minute class will develop strength, coordination, balance and proper alignment. It will include classical and modern ballet technique and combinations. Ballet III is our next level above Ballet II or the Intermediate/Advanced level class for students who have already had Ballet 2 and have a pretty extensive knowledge of ballet technique and terminology. Must have teacher approval for placement.
ballet IV Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. This 60-minute class will develop strength, coordination, balance and proper alignment. It will include classical and modern ballet technique and combinations. Ballet IV is our highest level or most advanced class for students who have already had Ballet III and have an extensive knowledge of ballet technique and terminology. Must have teacher approval for placement.
pre-pointe This class will focus on strengthening skills and techniques that will prepare the dancer for pointe. Our instructors work closely with students with Pointe Shoe dreams to insure they have the strength and stamina to perform pointe safely. Placement by instructor approval. Student must be enrolled in an additional ballet class to participate.
pointe Placement by instructor approval. Student must be enrolled in an additional ballet class to participate. This class is for advanced ballet students. Students will only be placed when the instructor feels that the dancer’s legs, ankles, and feet are sufficiently strong enough to hold proper turn-out and alignment.
contemporary With a strong ballet base, this class teaches students how to dance with their whole body in the contemporary and lyrical styles. We offer beginner and advanced levels of this class.
classes at eda ACRO
tiny acro + tumbling This 45-minute class combines techniques used in both dance and acrobatics. We work with little dancers to help improve their hand/eye coordination, balance, strength and flexibility. Students in this class work up to a pre-handstand, pre-cartwheel and forward roll.
beginner acro This 45-minute class combines techniques used in both dance and acrobatics. Flexibility, contortion, balance, and tumbling skills are all incorporated into the structure of this dance class. Students in this class work up to cartwheels (right and left), one handed cartwheels (right and left), handstands and back bend without assistance.
intermediate acro
This 45-minute class combines techniques used in both dance and acrobatics. Flexibility, contortion, balance, and tumbling skills are all incorporated into the structure of this dance class. Students in this class have their back bends without assistance, work on their back walkovers, front walkovers, aerials and more.
advanced acro This 45-minute class combines techniques used in both dance and acrobatics. Flexibility, contortion, balance, and tumbling skills are all incorporated into the structure of this dance class. Students in this class have mastered their walkovers and are working on their aerials and handsprings with assistance.
pre-pro acro This 60-minute class combines techniques used in both dance and acrobatics. Flexibility, contortion, balance, and tumbling skills are all incorporated into the structure of this dance class. Students in this class have mastered their handsprings and aerials without assistance and are working on very advanced acro skills and variations. EDA'S FACULTY IS INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED THROUGH
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classes at eda JAZZ
jazz I This 45-minute class offers multi-style jazz techniques ranging from broadway, contemporary, and lyrical jazz. Jazz I is our beginner or entry level or first level above combo class jazz.
jazz II This 45-minute class offers multi-style jazz techniques ranging from broadway, contemporary, and lyrical jazz. Jazz II is our intermediate class for dancers who have already had Jazz I and have a solid knowledge of turns and leaps.
jazz III This 45-minute class offers multi-style jazz techniques ranging from broadway, contemporary, and lyrical jazz. Jazz III is our Intermediate/Advanced level class. This level is for dancers who are working on multiple pirouettes and advanced leaps.
jazz IV This 45-minute class offers multi-style jazz techniques ranging from broadway, contemporary, and lyrical jazz. Jazz IV is our Advanced level class. This level is for dancers who are working on fouetté turns and advanced leaps. Must have teacher approval.
leaps + turns This 45-minute class combines techniques for turns and leaps/jumps. Dancers will learn drills to help them improve their skills and tricks for jazz, pom and more.
STRENGTH strength + stretch This 45-minute class is for dancers that want to strengthen and condition their bodies for competition, dance team and pom tryouts, etc. Dancers will strengthen core muscle groups needed to execute specific skills needed in the competitive dance and entertainment/performance world.
classes at eda pom / dance team tech Great class for dancers with some dance or pom experience. This class will focus on lines, formations, jumps, sharp, staccato arm movements and form. It also incorporates influences of hip-hop and jazz techniques.
HIP HOP tiny hip hop For ages 4-6yrs. This high-energy class encompasses many styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. This introduces young students to hip hop and encourages them to develop their own individual style and personality in movement.
elementary hip hop For ages 6-10yrs. This high-energy class encompasses many styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. This will encourage students to develop their own individual style and personality in movement.
middle school hip hop For 6th-8th Graders. This high-energy class encompasses many styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. This will encourage students to develop their own individual style and personality in movement.
high school hip hop For 9th-12th Grades. This high-energy class encompasses many styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. This will encourage students to develop their own individual style and personality in movement.
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classes at eda TAP mini tap 1 This 45-minute class will allow dancers to develop a keen sense of rhythm and balance as well as a strong tap technique base. Mini Tap 1 is our entry-level or introduction class to tap after completing our 5/6yr combo classes. (6-9yrs)
mini tap II This 45-minute class will allow dancers to develop a keen sense of rhythm and balance as well as a strong tap technique base. Mini Tap II is our next level above Mini Tap 1; this class is for dancers with at least one year of tap experience. (6-9yrs)
junior tap I This 45-minute class will allow dancers to develop a keen sense of rhythm and balance as well as a strong tap technique base. This is our beginner level class for this age group. (10-13yrs)
junior tap II This 45-minute class will allow dancers to develop a keen sense of rhythm and balance as well as a strong tap technique base. This is our intermediate class for this age group. (10-13yrs)
junior tap III This 45-minute class will allow dancers to develop a keen sense of rhythm and balance as well as a strong tap technique base. This is our advanced class for this age group. (10-13yrs)
senior tap This 45-minute class will allow dancers to develop a keen sense of rhythm and balance as well as a strong tap technique base. This technique class is for students in 8th grade or above.
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MUSICAL THEATRE musical theatre This 45-minute class teaches children the essentials of stage presence, speech, vocals and movement. This class is our introduction class for this age group.
class placement + leveling Placement in technique and company classes is based on the following criteria: technique, potential, commitment level, enthusiasm, attitude and behavior in class, attendance and stage presence. We place students together in groups that we feel will work best together in rehearsals and performances. We will not discuss results until the second week of classes.
CHEERLEADING technique, jumps & stunts Throughout the class, instructors provide feedback on technique, form, and overall performance, helping participants refine their skills. A cheerleading technique, jumps, and stunts class is not only about individual skills but also about fostering teamwork and coordination for a cohesive and impressive cheerleading performance.
intermediate cheer tumbling As participants gain confidence and proficiency, the class progresses to more challenging skills. This could include round-offs, walkovers, and handsprings. Instructors often break down complex skills into smaller, manageable progressions to facilitate learning.
advanced cheer tumbling As participants gain confidence and proficiency, the class progresses to more challenging skills. This could include round-offs, walkovers, and handsprings. Instructors often break down complex skills into smaller, manageable progressions to facilitate learning.
PRIVATE LESSONS Students are welcome to schedule weekly, bi-weekly or monthly private lessons with our Elevate Faculty members. Private Lessons are based on teacher and studio availability.
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DRESS CODE FOR CLASSES Dancers must always be in proper attire for all classes. Forgetting dance wear, shoes, proper hair and/or wearing inappropriate clothing is not acceptable and can actually be a safety issue for students and instructors if guidelines are not followed. Students will be asked to not participate if the following requirements are not met— Ballet- leotard, pink tights only, sheer short ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes; hair in a neat secured bun.
Combo Classesplease see the dress code for what’s included in your combo (ballet, tap, jazz, etc.)
Acro- leotard, dance shorts, hair secured in a neat bun or ponytail.
Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pom- leotard or dance top, tan or pink tights, dance shorts, tan jazz shoes or half “turning” shoes, hair in a neat secured ponytail or bun.
Tap- leotard, dance shorts or pants, black tap shoes, hair in a neat secured ponytail or bun. Cheer-T-shirt or Tank, Sports Bra, shorts or leggings, cheer tennis shoes, hair in a neat, secured ponytail or bun.
Hip Hop – T-shirts and sweat pants are optional to wear over leotard/dance apparel. Hair must be secured out of the face.
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Dancers can wear dance tops in Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pom, Leaps and Turns- HOWEVER, no student is allowed to wear bra tops, half tops, crops in the lobby areas or hallway. All dancers must be covered when they are not in the dance studio rooms.
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR LEO AND TIGHTS, ADD ADDITIONAL DANCE CLOTHING ON TOP FOR DIFFERENT STYLES OF DANCE TO AVOID BEING LATE FROM CHANGING IN BETWEEN CLASSES.
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CLOSINGS + HOLIDAYS Elevate Dance Academy follows the Newcastle Public Schools Calendar with minimal additions and exceptions. Our closings/holidays schedule is listed below for the 2023-2024 Calendar Year.
2023 CLOSINGS SEPTEMBER 4 OCTOBER 12 + 13 NOVEMBER 20-24 DECEMBER 21-31
2024 CLOSINGS JANUARY 1-2 JANUARY 15 MARCH 18-22 In the event of extreme or severe weather, Elevate Dance Academy will follow the Newcastle Public Schools warnings and procedures. Weather events could be, but are not limited to flooding, snow and/or ice, tornadoes, etc. Immediate Closing communication will be sent via parent portal email, parent portal text and social media.
Company dance is for dancers who are ready for the next level, who want to train and compete regionally. Company dancers are required to take Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro and Company classes; Pre-Company dancers are required to take their Company Class and Acro. Company members also attend Conventions and Master classes and train with some of the best choreographers and dance masters from around the world. In addition to competitions, we will perform locally at our annual showcase, community events and more! Company dancers must have instructor approval - please contact Ms. Kelsey for more information on auditioning this summer for next seasons teams.
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TUITION + PRICING Payment Forms Forms of payment include online (credit/debit card) through the Elevate Parent Portal, Cash or Check. Returned check fees are $30. After 2 bounced checks, payments must be received in cash or credit card. If an Elevate employee is not available, you can leave cash or check payments in the tuition box at the front desk. Payment Terms Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. Tuition payments paid after the 5th of each month will be charged a $5 late fee and after the 7th the late fee will be $10. Dropping A Class If a student needs to drop a class for any reason, you must send an email to elevatedanceok@gmail.com before the 5th of the month. Text messages, social media messages, verbal conversations, etc. will not be accepted for dropping a class. If classes are dropped after the 5th of any given month, full tuition will be charged.
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BUNDLE + SAVE 60 MIN CLASS $65/MONTH
EDA UNLIMITED PLANS DANCER PLAN Dancers can take advantage of our Dancer Unlimited Plan by taking 4+ classes per month for a flat rate. Dancers can take every class offered for their age level/dance level (up to $155 in savings)*
$160/MONTH
FAMILY PLAN Dance Families can take advantage of this huge savings! All immediate siblings can take all classes offered for their age levels/dance levels for our flat family plan rate (over $300 in savings)*
$260/MONTH
*because of this great savings, unlimited plans are a flat rate every month and no short month/holiday discounts are given.
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RECITAL
All of our students will be performing in our Spring Recital at the end of our 2023-2024 Season. Each student will have a special role in our production showcasing everything they have learned at EDA. It is the BEST WEEKEND EVER. We love seeing all of our students shine on stage. This year we are doing a full on show with a storyline, props, scenes, etc. Production details will be released/sent out the last week of September 2023. (We don't want to spoil the surprise just yet)
DRESS REHEARSAL: April 28, 2024 | 2:00pm
SHOW DATE: May 10, 2024 | 6:00pm
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RECITAL INFO
Oklahoma City Community College
DRESS REHEARSALS Dancers will do practice in their costumes at the studio during their normal class time(s) the week prior to the Spring Recital- APRIL 29-MAY 3, 2024; Dress Rehearsal for every student will be at the venue on April 28,, 2024. These classes and the Dress Rehearsal are mandatory to ensure every dancer is prepared to perform. STAGE BLOCKING On Sunday, April 28, EVERY dancer must arrive at the venue dressed and ready at 2:00pm to warm. up, stretch, block/run numbers on the stage. Failure to arrive promptly may result in not getting to perform. RECITAL FEE Each dancer will have a $70 recital fee added to their accounts. These will be due on March 1, 2024. This will include the performance fee, the annual recital t-shirt, a recital program and 2 admission tickets. Additional tickets may be purchased beginning March 15, 2024. These will be on a first come, first serve basis. Once the shows are sold out, they are sold out.
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COSTUMING
ALL DANCERS GET COSTUMES
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At Elevate Dance Academy, we do not up-sale or pad our costume fees. We like to keep dance as affordable as possible so whatever the costume cost is to us is what we charge. Normally we try to keep our costumes for Recital in between $50-$65 but with the cost of everything going up those same costumes are now $69-$75. We will try our best to keep costume fees to $75 and below. Detailed costume information and invoices will go home with students by the end of December 2023. Because we are ordering a large amount, we need to get our students sized, fitted and get costumes ordered for the Spring Recital. The fee schedule is below.
costume deposits We want to do every thing we can to help when it comes to costumes, payments, etc. If you are needing to break your costume fees up into deposits/payments, please let us know by sending an email to elevatedanceok@gmail.com
full payments All costume fees for the Spring Recital will be due in full on March 15, 2024. Any fees not received in full by March 15, 2024 will incur a $10 late fee per costume.
1/3 Deposit due 2/15/2024 2/3 Deposit due 3/1/2024 3/3 Deposit due 3/15/2024
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Combo Classes have 1 Costume Only; they just change skirts, props and/or shoes. Costume fees do not include tights, shoes, makeup, hair necessities, etc.
POLICIES +PROCEDURES Elevate Dance Academy upholds the following Policies and Procedures. These must be agreed to and approved upon enrollment. These are available in your Elevate Parent Portal. RELEASE OF LIABILITY I hereby agree to assume all risks attendant upon myself and/or my child while participating in any class at Elevate Dance, LLC, dba Elevate Dance Academy. I hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims for damages for death, personal injury or property damage which I or my child may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me or my child, as a result of my child’s participation in any class at Elevate Dance Academy. I agree to save and hold harmless from liability Elevate Dance Academy and any of their teachers or volunteers by reason of death, injury or damages to persons or property, which my child or I may suffer while participating in class. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES I fully understand that Elevate Dance Academy's instructors, agents, and employees are not physicians or medical practitioners of any kind. With the above in mind, I hereby release and grant permission to the Elevate Dance Academy’s Staff to render temporary first aid to my child in the event of any injury or illness, and if deemed necessary by the Elevate Dance Academy Staff to call emergency services to seek medical help. I acknowledge and understand that it is my responsibility as a parent to keep my parent portal contact information up to date at all times. I understand if changes need to be made to my account, I will need to send an email to elevatedanceok@gmail.com. I understand that in the event of an emergency with my child, Elevate Dance Academy will contact the emergency contact on my account. I will not hold Elevate Dance Academy nor its officers, volunteers or staff members responsible if my information is entered incorrectly and/or not up to date. ASSUMPTION OF RISK I acknowledge, understand, appreciate and agree that my child's participation may result in possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases, including, but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and Covid-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist. I knowingly and freely assume all such risk, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation and exposure. I also acknowledge, understand, appreciate and agree that there is always risk for injury when participating in an athletic type of class including all forms of dance, acrobatics, tumbling and/or cheerleading. I knowingly and freely assume all such risk, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation and exposure. COURTESY & RESPECT All dancers and families will be held to the highest standards of conduct. Dancers and families are expected to show courtesy and respect to all instructors and other students at all times. Any behavior that is deemed inappropriate shall result in a meeting with the dancer(s) involved and their parent(s). Each dancer is expected to fully support one another and also to build each other up. Any behavior that is otherwise will not be tolerated; this is inside the studio, at their schools and in the community.
CONTACT US
ELEVATE DANCE
ACADEMY (405) 392-3993 elevatedanceok@gmail.com elevatedanceok.com
167 NE 31st, Street, Newcastle, OK 73065
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