PD Parents Information

Calendar

Click on calendar events to see important details (hair, makeup, costumes etc.) or to RSVP for voluntary performances

Team Track Suits

We took all the measurements of PD 2 and 3 during the intensive, but we haven’t taken measurements of PD 1 and Pre-PD so we will be doing 2 separate orders. All new kids will be getting tracksuits and all previous PD students need to let us know before September 7th if your need a new track suit or just a new portion of your track suit. Please try it on again and see if you have grown out of it. 

Sweatpants are $35 and Jackets are $45

We are going with the more loose fitting fleece Jackets (like the ones the pinks and Blues had last year) for all students this year because they will do better to keep the dancers warm and be more functional in winter. If you have the old ones, you do not have to get a new one but you may get a new one if you want, to match the other girls. 

Exams

While exams are not mandatory, they are HIGHLY recommended as the exam process assists with proper development, which will allow a student to move up safely to the next grade level. 

Why Should A Dancer Take Exams? 

The Jazz, Tap, Acro and Ballet syllabus we work with for each grade level is designed specifically for enhancing the dancer’s development at a safe pace in order to prevent injuries and to form proper dance technique. Forcing flexibility and/or strength components before the dancer’s body is ready is known to cause long term effects.

There are a number of additional contributing factors to consider such as maturity level, comprehension capabilities, attention span, motor skills and coordination. Dancers who move up before they’re ready risk delays with progression, which can turn a positive experience into a negative one. We aim to focus on each student’s growth by ensuring proper placement, but a positive experience is key!

Exams are valuable for serious students because they promote the development of strong technique, artistry, and quality of movement.

The examining process gives each student a goal to work towards and allows them to achieve it. 

  It takes discipline to study theory and work hard in class to reach the technical requirements for each grade level. 

 Achieving goals heightens self-esteem by allowing the dancer to graduate to the next level upon successful completion of the previous grade.  

The benefits of using a method which builds from one level to the next is important in developing a well-trained dancer.

Ballet Exams - RAD

Uniform required

Jr - Navy Blue tank leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Black Canvas Character Shoes, Black Character Skirt. 

Teen - Black tank Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Black canvas Ballet Shoes, Black Character skirt

Class: Jr Ballet Exam (Saturday) , Teen Ballet Exam (Saturday)

Exam Dates TBD (April or May)

Exam Prices $125-$150 - Based on how many students register for exams. 

Acro Exams - Acrobatic Arts

Uniform required

Black Tank Leotard, Black dance shorts

Class: Level 1 through 5 Acro Classes

Exam Dates TBD (Late January)

Exam Prices $130-$160 - Based on how many students register for exams. 

Jazz and Tap Exams - ADAPT

Uniform required

Black Tank Leotard, Beige full foot or convertible tights, Beige Jazz Shoes

Class: Jazz 1 through 4 classes

Exam Dates TBD (Late January)

Exam Prices $125-$150 - Based on how many students register for exams.