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Upcoming Events

January

31st Last day to withdraw from Recital

February

13th-17th Observation Week

15th First Recital Payment Due

20th - Closed for President's Day

March

26th-30th Evaluation/Recital Meetings during regular class time

Welcome Kayla! New addition to our front desk staff! You will hear her on the phone and see her at the desk doing her best to answer all of the questions you have!

Coming Soon! The Conservatory will be on Twitter in the next few weeks keeping you entertained and informed. In the meantime, "like" us on Facebook and receive a $1 snack voucher.

Also Coming Up...Observation week is an opportunity for parents to step into class for a day and see their dancer's progress in Studios 3 & 4.

Jeté, grand

[grahn zhuh-TAV]

Large jeté. In this step the legs are thrown to 90 degrees with a corresponding high jump. It is done forward to attitude croisée or effacée, and to all the arabesques. It may also be done backward with the leg raised either croisé or effacé devant. Grand jeté is always preceded by a preliminary movement such as a glissade, pas couru or coupe.

4561 Pacific Street Suite D Rocklin, CA 95677

(916)624-1636

theconservatoryofdance_yahoo.com

The Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts Inc

About Us

Mission Statement

We believe first and foremost in excellence in the study of dance. Dance can be an enjoyable experience for anyone, regardless of age or background. Whether a dancer is seeking a professional career or simply dancing for recreational purposes, our experienced instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. While striving to build solid technique through a teaching style that is focused on detail and strength, we also infuse our students with a love of dance.

Our goal is to produce dancers who are not only equal to the demands of today's professional dance arena, but also are able to express themselves artistically through the art of dance. We encourage dancers to have an awareness of their bodies so that they are working correctly to prevent injury; we foster a healthy atmosphere that will enable dancers to appreciate the beauty of their bodies' unique shapes.

Our four large, open studios are equipped with professional marley flooring or beautiful hardwood floors, sturdy professional ballet barres, full-length mirrors, and excellent sound systems. We provide comfortable lounge areas for parents to wait. Our waiting rooms provide a comfortable family room setting with couches and viewing areas for some of the studios.

Faculty

Sarah E. Branaman, Artistic Director - Ballet began dancing in 1993 after being inspired by a Ballet Magnificat! performance. She trained under Lorey Conlin at City Dance Center and also at Deane Dance Center in Sacramento. In 2000, she moved to Jackson, Mississippi and enrolled in Ballet Magnificats School of the Arts, where she trained for one year before becoming a trainee with their company. Sarah was a trainee for two years, training under Kathy Thibodeaux, Sol Nazario, and Tennille Carver. During this time, she performed locally and regionally with Ballet Magnificat! Sarah has always loved teaching, and has now been teaching for 14 years. Sarah purchased The Conservatory of Dance in 2007.

Melanie Haller - Ballet began her training at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet under the world renowned direction of Marcia Dale Weary. Her performance experiences included dancing at the International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi in both 1994 and 1998 as well as having the opportunity to partner with artists such as Albert Evans and Marcelo Gomes in George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker."™ Melanie joined The Sacramento Ballet as an apprentice in 2000 and was immediately offered principal and soloist roles, including Blue Bird Pas de Deux in Sleeping Beauty and the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker. As a company member the following year, other principal roles included The Four Temperaments, Concerto Barocco, Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux, Tarantella, Agon, Serenade, Stars and Stripes, Allegro Brillante, A Midsummer Nights Dream, as well as Ron Cunninghams Carmina Burana. After six seasons with the company, Melanie began teaching for various ballet schools within the region and enrolled with Sacramento City College. Not only has Melanie been affiliated with The Sacramento Ballet, she has also performed with Music Circus in their 2006 production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as Tintinabula and choreographed two productions for The Sacramento Opera.

Tessa White - Ballet specializes in teaching and training dancers in the form of classical ballet. Her style is encouraging, and she works to build a strong technical foundation and love for dance within her students. Some of her teaching experience includes three years as an instructor at Ballet Hawaii and five years as the owner of The Conservatory of Dance in Rocklin, California. She enjoys working with all ages and levels of ballet from beginning through pre-professional and many of her students have gone on to pursue dance as a career. She received her early training in the Bay Area and attended intensive training at Marin Dance Theatre, Sacramento Ballet, and Ballet Magnificat in Mississippi. She performed for seven years as the principal dancer for Placer Theatre Ballet and enjoyed such roles as the Sugar Plum Fairy in "The Nutcracker", Alice in "Alice in Wonderland", and Snow White in "Snow White" along with many other theatre and stage productions.

Anna Huckins - Ballet began dancing in 1995 at the age of three. She started her training at Pamalot School of Dance in Auburn and as she became more serious, studied at The Conservatory of Dance. Anna has attended summer dance intensives in Utah with Ballet West, in Oahu with Ballet Hawaii, and in Sacramento with The Music Circus. Anna was the Senior Instructor for Colfax High School's Modern Dance Program where she choreographed numerous dance pieces, and helped start the first Dance Crew performing at rallies and school functions. She has also been performing with Placer Theatre Ballet since 1999, and has had leading roles in Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Cinderella, and The Nutcracker. Her favorite roles performed include Clara, Spanish, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Anna has been teaching at The Conservatory of Dance for about three years and absolutely loves to inspire ballerinas that have the same passion as she does.

Tammy Daneshaver - PreBallet & Creative movement has a passion for dance as well as a strong love for children of all ages. She began her dance training in 1979 under the direction of Sheila Hampton in Huntington Beach, California. As a youth she was a member of the Huntington Youth Ballet in Southern California. She went on to dance with the Marin Ballet and then continued as a member of the Contemporary Ballet Theater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Tammy has been teaching dance for 25 years. She has taught at Diggs School of Dance in Mathews, Virginia; Center for the Arts in Kilmarnock, Virginia and The School of Contemporary Ballet in Williamsburg, Virginia. While in Virginia, Tammy assisted Debbie Diggs in establishing the Bayside Youth Ballet, a nonprofit organization created to give young dancers an opportunity to be involved in large productions as well as to expose the community to the art of dance through lecture demonstrations presented to elementary schools. Once Tammy became a mother and moved back to California she taught for a short time at Roseville School of Dance before coming to teach at the Conservatory of Dance in 2000. She has designed her own Creative Movement curriculum which is in line with developmentally appropriate activities for young children that are integrated in with suitable ballet technique for their level and are designed to stimulate their imagination and creative abilities.

Abigail Stauffer - Ballet & PreBallet has trained at The Conservatory of Dance under Sarah Branaman for five years and at other studios prior to that for four years. She has also participated in Ballet Magnificat! summer intensives and training programs. Abigail has been teaching and directing various dance groups for four years at churches, schools and performance groups. She has also been a guest ballet instructor and choreographer at Roseville High School. She has student taught under Sarah Branaman and April Gardner, and has now been teaching at The Conservatory of Dance for one year.

Chau Huynh - Hip Hop Hip hop music influenced Chau to begin break dancing 16 years ago, and his style evolved into hip hop. He started teaching hip hop and break dancing in 2004 and loves working with dancers. Chau is enthusiastic and passionate about teaching. He believes the hip hop culture represents the positive in life. He also enjoys performing for and entertaining a live audience.

Lisa Spooner- tap grew up shining on the stage in dance shows and has been competing since she was five years old! Lisa continued to dance during high school and received The Katie Taylor Dance Scholarship and Dancer Of The Year Scholarship. She has performed with Santana at the World Cup Soccer, at Disneyland, and was a guest performer with Riverdance for a day! Lisa has been passionate about teaching Jazz and Tap for more than ten years now.

Jinnae Barrett - jazz attended Pamelot School of Dance for fourteen years, where she also taught ballet, jazz, tap and musical theatre to three-to-thirteen year olds. In her teenage years she performed with Placer Theatre Ballet in a number of performances including "Alice in Wonderland" and "The Nutcracker." She attended California Baptist University where she majored in theatre. While attending, she served as the department choreographer, choreographing "A Midsummer Nights Dream", "Fiddler on the Roof", "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", "Suessical the Musical", "Godspell", and "Oklahoma." She currently works at the Boys and Girls Club of Auburn as their Performing Arts Director. She also works as choreographer for Placer High Schools spring and summer musicals.

Classes

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Class Descriptions coming soon!

Classes offered at the Conservatory:

Tap/ Ballet

Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet

Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Ballet

Ballet for Adults

Jazz

Contemporary

Tap

Hip-Hop

Christian Dance

Calendar

Season Calendar 2011-2012

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October

9th: Performance at The Fountains

10th: Closed for Columbus Day

November

4th: Night of Offering - Ballet Rejoice Benefit

11th: Closed for Veterans Day

14th-18th: Observation Week

21st-25th: Closed for Thanksgiving

December

16th: Ballet Rejoice at Valley Springs with Placer County Youth Orchestra

December 22nd-January 6th: Closed for Christmas Break

January

16th: Closed for MLK

February

1st: Deadline for Recital Withdrawal

13th-17th: Observation Week

20th: Closed for Presidents Day

27th: Ballet Rejoice Performance at Metro Calvary

March

26th-30th: Evaluations/Recital Meetings during regular class time

April

2nd-6th: Closed for Easter Break

9th-13th: Observation Week

13th-14th: Ballet Rejoice Spring Concert

May

28th: Closed for Memorial Day

June

6th -7th: Tech Rehearsal (Ballet Only)

13th-14th: Dress Rehearsal

15th: Closed

16th: Recital

Policies

Studio Policies and Procedures

Tuition and Payments
Etiquette and Conduct
Dress Code

Tuition and Payments

Registration

There is a $30 registration fee for the first child enrolled and $15 for each additional child. This fee is non-refundable and is due at the beginning of each year or at the time of enrollment.

A liability release form must be filled out before a class can be taken.

New students may take a free trial class prior to registration.

Once you have registered you may check your balance due by logging on to your account on our website or by calling the studio.

Tuition and Fees

Hours/Week Price/Month

45 minutes $55

1 hour $60

1.25 hours $70

1.5 hours $80

2 hours $100

2.25 hours $110

2.5 hours $120

3 hours $140

3.5 hours $155

4 hours $170

4.5 hours $180

5 hours $190

Contact studio for further pricing information

Tuition

Tuition is charged monthly regardless of the number of weeks in the month. We do not charge more for the months with 5 weeks nor do we prorate for vacations or holidays. August and June will be prorated.

There are no refunds of tuition for classes you have scheduled to attend whether or not you attend the class, and will not be refunded without a doctor’s note.

Tuition checks may be mailed to our office, placed in the “tuition box” in the office, or paid in the office. Do not give checks to instructors.

Cash payments may be made in the office and a receipt will be given or emailed. Please do not put cash in the “tuition box.” Please be aware that limited cash for change is available, so please try to have the correct change when you make your payment in cash.

For your convenience, The Conservatory of Dance accepts Visa or MasterCard. Credit card payments can be made online.

Single class fees are $15/1 hour, $20/1.5 hours, $25/2 hours and $30/2.5 hours

Late Fees and Reactivation Fees

Monthly payments are delinquent if not paid by the 10th of each month. If the 10th falls on a weekend or a holiday, late fees will be posted the next business day.

Delinquent accounts will be assessed a $10 late fee charge after the due date. An account statement will be emailed/mailed with notice of the late fee charge and instructions to pay the account in full to avoid suspension from classes.

Any account that is not paid in full by the 15th of each month (including any added fees) will be place in our Inactive File, charged a $10 Reactivation Fee, and the students will be suspended from class(es) and cannot return to class(es) until the balance is paid. A statement will be emailed/mailed with notice of suspension status and $10 Reactivation Fee.

A Reactivation fee of $10 will be charged any account reinstated after being placed in our Inactive File due to non-payment.

Returned Check Fee

Fee of $25 will be charged on all returned checks. The amount of the check will be charged back to the account and that amount, along with the $25 returned check fee, must be paid in cash or money order before the child returns to class(es)

Early Pay

In order to be eligible for this discount, your student must be signed up through the end of the dance year. You will need to sign a contract in the office. If you withdraw from classes before the end of the year, you will be liable to make up the difference for any discount you have received.

Early Pay discounts apply to tuition paid BEFORE the 1st of each month. Only students who sign up for the entire year are eligible for this discount.

Automatic Payment

Automatic credit card payments may be authorized by requesting a form from the office. We accept Visa or MasterCard. Monthly payments will be taken out on the 1st of each month.

Automatic payments will only receive the Early Bird Discount if you have a contract to take class through the end of the year.

YOU MUST DROP A CLASS BY THE FIFTEENTH OF THE MONTH TO STOP THE AUTOMATIC PAYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTH. CLASSES MUST BE DROPPED IN WRITING.

If you enroll in the automatic payment plan, recital and costume fees WILL come out automatically.

Homeschool Vouchers

We accept vouchers from many charter schools including: Visions, Horizon, South Sutter, and Heritage Peak. The family must inform us at the time of registration if you intend to submit vouchers as payment.

Accounts paying with vouchers are not eligible for the early bird discount.

Please turn in vouchers to the front desk as soon as possible. Vouchers will be posted to your account within a week of being received and a statement will be emailed/mailed to you.

The family is responsible to keep track of the balance due.

If the charter school does not cover your child’s classes, you may be liable for any outstanding balances.

Dropping classes

If you wish to withdraw your student or switch classes, please submit this in writing to the front desk. There are forms for this purpose available at the front desk.

All drops or switches must be made two weeks before the next payment is due, or tuition will be due in full.

If the student drops all classes and re-enrolls there is a re-enrollment fee of $10.

Etiquette and Conduct

Studio Code of Conduct

Arrival

Students should arrive ready for class in a timely manner, at least 5 minutes prior to starting time.

Students are not allowed in the classroom until invited by an instructor. If the studio is free, Level 4-7 students may enter and warm-up quietly before class starts.

Students must be dressed and hair properly prepared prior to entering class.

Restroom trips should be completed prior to class time. As a general rule, students will not be allowed to leave during class.

Don’t forget your shoes. Without proper shoes, the student’s participation in class will be limited to exercises that will not risk injury due to slipping on the studio floor.

Tardiness

We expect our students to be prompt for class. A Student Requirement Notice Form will be mailed to the parent if the child is tardy three (3) occurrences within a month.

Since a student who missed the first few class exercises runs the risk of injury by not being properly warmed up, the instructor will decide whether it is safe for the student to participate. The student may be asked to watch class.

Parents and student should not interrupt class to give the instructor an explanation of the reason for their tardiness. If the instructor needs to know, the instructor will ask or contact you at an appropriate time.

If a student arrives late to class, they should enter between combinations and ask the teacher’s permission to join class.

Departure

Students must be picked up promptly after class. We cannot be responsible for children after class time. For your child’s safety, please arrange for prompt pick-up.

Please come into the building if your child is under 7 years old.

Students are not permitted to wait outside, either the front steps or back porch, or leave the premises until parents retrieve them. Please advise your child of the rule.

If the teacher must stay after the studio is closed to ensure your child’s safety, your account will be charged.

Making Up Missed Classes

Make-up classes must be made up within 30 days of absence. Missed classes may be made up in a lower level class or a class approved by their instructor.

A Make-up Class Form must be requested from the office and presented to the teacher of the make-up class.

Tuition will NOT be refunded without a doctor’s note.

Classes cancelled for Monday holidays or teacher illness may be made up.

Students may not drop one of their required classes to use as a make-up for missed classes.

Etiquette

Classroom Etiquette

No hanging on the barres.

Do not enter classroom without instructor’s permission.

Receive permission from instructor before leaving class.

No street shoes in classrooms.

No talking or horseplay during class. We want to create an environment were all our students can grow and learn but misconduct from one or a few interrupts the class for all students. Students may be asked to sit out of class if a second warning is required. Excessive misconduct may result in the parents being called in for a conference with the instructor or school administrator.

No arguing with the instructor will be tolerated. No complaining about class work. Negative attitudes affect the entire class.

Chewing gum is prohibited.

Follow hair and dress codes.

A Student Requirement Notice Form will be mailed to the parent to inform them of areas that need addressing.

Studio Etiquette

No food or drink other than water is allowed in the studio.

No running in halls

No excessive noise.

No littering – trashcans are provided.

Keep belongings in bins provided. If your dance bag doesn’t fit in a bin, take it into class with you and place it out of the way.

Use of classrooms for “rehearsals” must be approved by the Office, in advance. Students may be charged a studio rental fee.

Friends and Family of Students

DO NOT INTERRUPT CLASS. Our teachers are instructed to continue teaching when parents stick their heads in the door to tell them something. Interruptions interfere with the training of students.

Parents and children in waiting areas should be aware that classes are in session, and noise is a distraction to teachers and dancers. Parents waiting with small children must keep their children quiet and out of the studio areas; parents and children not in compliance with this may be asked to wait outside the building.

Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices.

Only staff and students allowed in classrooms. Parents may not enter the studio during class unless it is a week designated for observation. Parents should refrain from communicating with their child through the windows.

Parents, siblings, and friends are not allowed in empty classrooms.

Children not in classes must be attended by a responsible adult or a driving older sibling.

General Studio Policies

Teachers use a hands-on approach to correct the students’ placement. This must be done in order for the student to feel how their body is supposed to be working.

The Conservatory of Dance reserves the right to cancel any class with fewer than five students registered in it. Those students may be moved to other classes.

If only one student shows up for a class, the class may be shortened at the teacher’s discretion.

Parent Observation Weeks

Parents will have the opportunity to sit in on their child’s classes and observe the students as they train. We strongly encourage at least one parent to attend. If a sibling MUST come inside the classroom, we ask that parents keep them quiet so they are not a distraction for the students. Unruly children will be asked to leave the classroom by the instructor. Please take pictures without a flash and videotape. Please do not post pictures and video of any student besides your child on the Internet. If your child is taking more than one class for their level in ballet, you will be allowed to observe the first class during the week.

Observation weeks are scheduled for:

September 12-16, 2011

November 14-18,2011

February 13-17, 2012

April 9-13, 2012

Level Placement and Required classes

The Conservatory of Dance reserves the right to correctly place each student in the appropriate level. A placement class may be required for new students.

Levels 2 and 3 must take two ballet technique classes a week.

Level 4 must take three ballet technique classes week.

Level 5-7 must take four ballet technique classes week.

Dress Code

Students who do not follow these dress/hair code rules may be asked to sit out of class.

Stud earrings are the ONLY jewelry allowed in class. This means no watches, necklaces or rings. You will be asked to remove these items. The Conservatory staff and teachers are not responsible of the safe return of jewelry that must be removed after the student has entered the classroom. No headbands will be permitted in any class.

Ballet

Creative Movement, Pre Ballet, and Tap/Ballet: Pink or black leotard, pink tights (optional) or white socks, and a pink, black, or white skirt (optional, may be attached). Pink ballet shoes or tap shoes are required. Hair must be off the face in a ponytail or bun. Hair that is too short must be clipped back.

Level 1a -7: the dress code is a black leotard, pink tights, and ballet shoes. A black ballet skirt may be worn with the teacher’s permission. For levels 6 & 7, black fitted shorts are optional. For adults over the age of 25 black fitted pants are optional.

Hair: Hair must be in a neat classical bun secured with plenty of hairpins.

Hairnet the same color as the girls hair is recommended. All “whispies” sprayed down. If your child’s hair is too short for a bun, it must be pulled back neatly from face, off neck and secured with elastic bands, a headband or barrettes. For levels 3 and up: NO BANGS.

Tights: Preferred Brand - Bodywrappers mesh theatrical pink A46 CVP.

Ballet tights only. No shimmery tights. Footed tights only (may be convertible). Tights must be worn in the shoes. No underwear should be worn under tights. Replace tights as necessary so there are no large holes or runs

Shoes: Soft ballet shoes must have elastics securely sewn on. No bows sticking out.

Elastics, laces, and ribbons must be securely sewn onto shoes with loose ends lucked in.

Split – sole shoe are not recommended until level 5. The full sole leather shoes recommended in the lower levels makes the students work the feet and ankle muscles more as they push against the harder sole when pointing their feet.

Jazz

For all levels of jazz, a black leotard or fitted camisole with black fitted shorts, pink or black tights, and nude jazz shoes must be worn. Tights are optional, but no jazz pants are permitted. Hair must be off the face in a ponytail.

Tap

For all levels of tap, a black leotard or black fitted camisole with black fitted shorts or jazz pants, and tap shoes are required. Hair must be off the face in a ponytail.

Hip Hop

For Hip Hop, loose baggy clothing. Adidas shell tops sneakers with an arch in the middle or dance sneakers. Knee pads are recommended.

Ballet Rejoice

BALLET REJOICE

Ballet Rejoice is a pre-professional Christian ballet company. We believe in glorifying God through excellence in art.

Our goal is to worship Christ while leading others in worship before His throne, and encouraging them to use their unique gifts and talents for the glory of Jesus Christ. We also hope to encourage and exhort our audience as we portray truth through movement.

We believe that worship should be in spirit and truth, and therefore crosses over denominational boundaries.

Our current repertoire includes:

Hymns - A selection of familiar hymns and worship songs

The depth of the lyrics of the old hymns and the fervent heart of modern worship inspired us to create this ballet

Heaven Songs - A journey of the soul yearning for heaven

This ballet captures the depth of life’s heartache and seeks to remind the heart of the hope we have in Jesus. We learn how to live in the light of Jesus through times of sorrow and depression. The greatest life we can imagine is found in Jesus.

Gates of Splendor – A story ballet based on the martyrdom of Jim Elliot and his fellow missionaries to Ecuador. (Not recommended for very small children)

“"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."”

Let us Share Worship through Dance with You

Consider booking our Company for your Special Event. Ballet Rejoice dances for Sunday Worship at local churches, ladies teas and Bible studies, Christian schools, and other events.

Accepting Bookings for Spring & Summer 2012 :

(916) 624-1636

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The Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts

4561 Pacific Street Suite D

Rocklin CA 95765

Phone:

916-624-1636

Map and Directions

From Lincoln: Head south on CA-65 toward Rocklin. Take exit 306A on the left and merge onto I-80 toward Reno. Take exit 108 for Rocklin Rd. Turn left onto Rocklin Rd. Turn right onto Pacific St. We are located on the right.

From Auburn: Head west on I-80 toward San Francisco. Take exit 108 for Rocklin Rd. Turn right onto Rocklin Rd. Turn right onto Pacific St. We are located on the right.

From Citrus Heights: Head east on I-80 toward Reno. Take exit 108 for Rocklin Rd. Turn right onto Rocklin Rd. Turn right onto Pacific St. We are located on the right

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