Ensworth School of Dance Information

BALLET HIP HOP JAZZ TAP TUMBLING

Ages 3 –18 DIRECTOR

LINDSAY WHITE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

RACHEL TOLBERT

2016 2017

The Ensworth School of Dance is an after-school dance program committed to providing quality dance education in a positive, loving environment. Our goal is to instill in our students a lifelong love of the art, technical proficiency, poise, creativity, and respect for self and others.

L I N D S AY WHITE

RACHEL TOLBERT

DIRECTOR

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

At Oklahoma City University Lindsay majored in Dance Performance, was a member of the world-renowned American Spirit Dance Company and the OCU Pep Dancers. Her professional career includes tours with acclaimed country artists Jo Dee Messina, Sawyer Brown, and Bryan White, as well as platinum-selling Gospel artists Nicole C. Mullen, Audio Adrenaline, and Out of Eden. Her choreography has earned national recognition on the competition dance circuit. Recently, Lindsay choreographed for the Women of Faith Conference Tour, as well as CMT’s reality show “Your Chance to Dance.” Lindsay is currently in her fourth year as Director of the Ensworth School of Dance and teaches several dance courses, including Music Video Dance and Dance for Athletes.

After receiving her B.F.A. in Theatre and Dance from Middle Tennessee State University, Rachel continued her professional career in Los Angeles. There, she received a scholarship at the Millennium Dance Complex, trained under top-level choreographers, and worked as an Assistant Choreographer and Show Director for Stiletto Entertainment. She has performed with DreamWorks, Holland America Line cruise ships, Bloomingdale’s, AT&T and for artists such as Hunter Hayes, Miley Cyrus, Gloriana, Blake Shelton, and more. Rachel has taught jazz and tap at Ensworth’s School of Dance, as well as performed on ABC’s “Nashville” TV show.

TUITION / FEES Please note that some classes are longer than others. Tuition is determined by the total hours per week.

HOURS PER WEEK (per student)

$ PER MONTH

30-45 min

$50

1 hour

$65

1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours

$80

1 3/4 - 2 hours

$90

2 1/4 - 3 hours

$100

3 1/4 - 4 hours

$110

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4 1/4 - 5 hours

$120

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5 1/4 - 6 hours

$130

Junior Dance Team

$60

Middle School Dance Team

$90

We offer a sibling discount of 10% off sibling’s tuition amount. Please make sure your sibling discount is applied during registration.

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C L A S S S C H E D U L E : AU G U S T 2 2 – M AY 2 0 Lower/Middle School Campus

High School Campus

201 ENSWORTH AVENUE, NASHVILLE, TN 37205

7401 HIGHWAY 100, NASHVILLE, TN 37221

MONDAY

MONDAY

3:00-4:00

K

Combo (Ballet, Tumble)

5:30-7:00

9-12

Ballet

4:15-5:30

2-3

Combo (Ballet, Jazz)

7:00-8:00

9-12

Progressions

5:30-7:00

6-8

Tech 3

TUESDAY 5:30-7:00

9-12

Jazz

9-12

Tap

TUESDAY 3:00-4:00

4-5

Hip Hop

7:15-8:00

4:00-4:45

4-8

Tumbling

WEDNESDAY

4:45-5:30

4-8

Tap

5:30-6:30

9-12

Contemporary

6:30-7:30

9-12

Improvisation

WEDNESDAY 3:00-4:00

2-3

Hip Hop

THURSDAY

4:00-4:45

2-3

Tumbling

5:00-6:00

9-12

Ballet

4:45-5:30

6-8

Hip Hop

6:00-7:00

9-12

Modern

5:30-7:00

6-8

Middle School Team

7:00-8:00

9-12

Hip Hop

SATURDAY

THURSDAY Combo (Ballet, Tumble)

Pre-School (Ages 3-5) (Ballet, Tap, Tumble)

9:00-10:00am

3:00-4:00

1

4:00-5:30

4-5

Tech 1

5:30-7:00

4-5

Tech 2

10:00-11:00

K-1

Combo (Ballet, Tap, Tumble)

3:00-4:15

4-5

Junior Team Paws

11:00-12:30

6-8

MS Team

4:15-5:30

4-5

Junior Team Stripes

FRIDAY

Please contact us for information about private lessons through the Ensworth School of Dance.

We would love to help your dancer become their best!

DANCE CALENDAR 2016-2017 AUG. 22.............................. Classes Begin

FEB. 17................. In-Service Day (no class)

SEPT. 5........................ Labor Day (no class)

FEB. 20........... Late Winter Break (no class)

OCT. 13-14.............Quarter Break (no class)

MARCH 17-26..........Spring Break (no class)

NOV. 23-25... Thanksgiving Break (no class)

APRIL 14 . .................. April Break (no class)

DEC. 17....... Winter Break Begins (no class)

APRIL 17-20...............Rehearsal Week for

Dance Concert (TBA)

JAN. 3............................. Classes Resume JAN. 16.......................... MLK Day (no class)

APRIL 21-22 .Dance Concert at HS Campus MAY 20.......................... Last Day of Class

C L A S S AT T I R E Dancewear may be fitted and purchased at Spell’s Dance Shop in Brentwood or Green Hills. They have a list on hand of the attire Ensworth requires and can suggest similar alternatives, should they happen to be out of the size you need. spellsdancewear.net KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 3RD GRADES • Solid colored leotard • Bloch pink Adaptatoe tights • Bloch Dancesoft pink leather splitsoled ballet shoes • SoDanca black “mary-jane” tap shoes • Ballet skirt (optional) • Black fitted jazz pants or jazz shorts (optional for jazz only) • Black High-Top Converse (hip hop)

4TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES • Solid black leotard • Bloch pink Adaptatoe tights • Bloch Dancesoft pink leather split-soled ballet shoes • SoDanca caramel slip-on leather jazz shoe • Black fitted jazz shorts or jazz pants • SoDanca black lace-up tap oxford (tap class) • Rubber-soled sneakers (hip hop) • Loose-fitted t-shirt, tank, pants, and/or shorts (hip hop) • Black High-Top Converse (hip hop) • High school ballet classes must wear a black leotard & pink tights with hair in a clean bun (skirt optional)

SCHOOL POLICIES TUITION Tuition is based on a total amount, which has been divided into 10 equal payments from August through May. No tuition will be refunded after October 1st for the first semester or March 1st for the second semester. A deposit of $125 is required for registration.

Remaining tuition will be deducted in equal amounts upon the first of the month through May. CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE Students are expected to wear the appropriate class attire to class each week. Should a student not have their proper dancewear or shoes, they may be asked to sit for that class. Hair must be neatly pulled back and secured for all classes. With most classes being right after school, it is suggested that students wear their hair back on their dance days. No gum, food or drinks are permitted in the dance studio. Closed containers of water are allowed and encouraged.

Respect for the instructor and fellow dancers is expected at all times. The same conduct and focus that is required in the classroom should be applied in the dance studio. Jewelry should be removed for dance class (or left home).

ABSENCES Please notify Rachel Tolbert via email at tolbertr@ ensworth.com, should your child be absent for any reason. No tuition will be refunded for classes missed. Students may make up the class on another day in the class that is closest to their level. Excessive absences (more than 3 per semester) may affect a student’s eligibility to participate in the recital.

Decisions regarding recital eligibility will be made at the discretion of the instructor.

CLASS PLACEMENT Class placement is made on an individual basis and at the teacher’s discretion. Grade level, prior dance training, technical proficiency, maturity, work ethic, and focus are all factors that are considered with regard to class placement. Please understand that we value the importance of personalized dance education and are happy to discuss your child’s placement, should you have any questions or concerns.

RECITAL The recital will held at the high school campus on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22. The days preceding the concert (April 17-April 20) will include technical and dress rehearsals for the students to prepare and practice onstage (official schedule TBA.) Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly.

COSTUMES Specific costume fee information to come, but it can be estimated at $65 per costume and will be due in October.

QUESTIONS? Please contact us with any questions you have about the program.

LINDSAY WHITE Director whitel@ensworth.com RACHEL TOLBERT Associate Director tolbertr@ensworth.com