UpTown! at SECPA
Dance Handbook 2023/2024
- Fees must be paid in full by the beginning of the year.
- Communication for UpTown is primarily done through Uplifter to your email. If contact information changes, please update it in your Uplifter account. It is the responsibility of the parent to read all emails sent throughout the dance season.
- Students must arrive early for class allowing them time to change and stretch. If a student arrives late, please enter class respectfully and join in.
- Please do not drop young children off more than 15 minutes prior to class time. They will not be under any supervision.
- Please go to the bathroom BEFORE class. Bathroom breaks during class take up a lot of time and are a distraction to the other students.
- Please dress appropriately, come to class with your hair done and follow the individual class dress code. No jewelry is allowed, as it is a hazard.
- Please mark all clothes and shoes with your full name on the inside.
- We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Items found will be put in the lost and found. At the end of the month any unclaimed articles will be donated.
- NO GUM allowed in the classroom.
- Only water will be allowed in the classroom.
- Please respect the building. Keep halls and change rooms clean.
- If a dancer chooses to eat in the hallways on their break, please ensure it is peanut free.
- We are not responsible for injuries caused while on the premises. If a child gets injured we reserve the right to seek medical advice.
- Please do not wear your dance shoes outside of dance. This will keep them clean and will help protect the studio floor.
- Parents cannot watch class, take videos or pictures. We will have a viewing week, which will allow parents to follow their children’s progress. In class visitor observation is at the discretion of the instructor. Photos or videos of dancer’s must not be posted on social media sites without the permission of UpTown.
- Cell phones MUST be turned off and put away during all classes.
- Classes may be cancelled due to weather or instructor illness. Every effort will be made to find a sub for the class or hold a make-up class.
- If you have to miss class for a valid excuse, please email uptown@fmcsd.ab.ca. If a child has missed too many classes and we feel it is affecting class performance, we reserve the right to remove the child from class. If a child misses 3 consecutive classes we will contact the parents to discuss the absences. If you wish to remove your child from a class you must email the office at uptown@fmcsd.ab.ca.
- Alterations to costumes are the dancers responsibility.
- *ALL recitals and rehearsals are mandatory to participate in the Year End Recitals. Please make sure you check our Important Dates and mark them in your calendar.
- By registering for UpTown, you authorize images of your child be displayed in publications, social media, events, and instructional demonstrations. Photos and videos of dancers will not be taken without their knowing.
- Questions and comments for teachers should go through the UpTown email, uptown@fmcsd.ab.ca.
- Please keep your bodies happy and healthy. Lots of water, rest and plenty of stretching!
*IMPORTANT DATES
First Day of Dance: September 5th
Viewing Week: December 4th-10th
Picture Day: April 28th
Last Day of Classes: May 3rd
Every class has 27 weeks of instruction
Please view the calendar through your Uplifter account to see where breaks are scheduled.
Dance Show - Class Lists
Show A- Creative Movement A Creative Movement B KinderCombo A KinderCombo B Jr Acro Pre-Primary Ballet A Pre-Primary Ballet B Top Hats & Tails | Show C- Ballet 1 Ballet 2 Hip Hop 2A Hip Hop 2B Hip Hop 2C Hip Hop 2D Tap 1 Tap 2 Musical Theatre 2A Musical Theatre 2B Modern 1 Lyrical 1/2 Acro 1A Acro 1B | |
Show B- Jr Jazz/Tap A Jr Jazz/Tap B Primary Ballet A Primary Ballet B Jazz 1 Hip Hop 1A Hip Hop 1B Hip Hop 1C Musical Theatre 1 | Show D- Ballet 3 Ballet 4 Ballet 5 Ballet 6 Ballet 7 Pointe 1 Pointe 2 Jazz 3 Jazz 4/5 Jazz 6 Adult Jazz Lyrical 3 Lyrical 4 Lyrical 5
| Modern 2A Modern 2B Modern 3 Modern 4 Modern 5 Hip Hop 3 Hip Hop 3/4 Adult Hip Hop Tap 3 Tap 4/5 Musical Theatre 3 Musical Theatre 4 Acro 2 Acro 3/4 |
Dance Show Schedule
Dance Rehearsal Dates: MANDATORY
May 4th - 7th
Show 'A'
Dress Rehearsal #1: Saturday, May 4 -- 9:00-10:30 am (arrive by 9:00 am)
Dress Rehearsal #2: Monday, May 6 -- 4:30-5:30 pm (arrive by 4:30 pm)
Show 'B':
Dress Rehearsal #1: Saturday, May 4 -- 11:30 am-1:00 pm (arrive by 11:00 am)
Dress Rehearsal #2: Sunday, May 5 -- 10:00 am-12:00 pm (arrive by 10:00 am)
Show 'C':
Dress Rehearsal #1: Sunday, May 5 -- 2:00-4:00 pm (arrive 1:30 pm, warmup at 1:45 pm)
Dress Rehearsal #2: Monday, May 6 -- 7:00-8:30 pm (arrive 6:30 pm, warmup at 6:45 pm)
Show 'D':
Dress Rehearsal #1: ACT 1 ONLY: Saturday, May 4 -- 6:00-8:00 pm (arrive at 5:30 pm, warmup at 5:45 pm)
Dress Rehearsal #2: ACT 2 ONLY: Sunday, May 5 -- 6:00-8:00 pm (arrive at 5:30 pm, warmup at 5:45 pm)
Dress Rehearsal #3: ACT 1 & 2: Tuesday, May 7 -- 5:00-9:00 pm (arrive at 5:00 pm, warmup at 5:30 pm)
Dance Show Dates: MANDATORY
May 9th-12th
Show 'A':
Show #1: Saturday, May 11 -- 10:00-10:30 am (arrive by 9:30 am)
Show #2: Sunday, May 12 -- 10:00-10:30 am (arrive by 9:30 am)
Show 'B':
Show #1: Saturday, May 11 -- 12:00-1:00 pm (arrive by 11:30 am)
Show #2: Sunday, May 12 -- 12:00-1:00 pm (arrive by 11:30 am)
Show 'C':
Show #1: Saturday, May 11 -- 3:00-4:00 pm (arrive at 2:00 pm, warmup at 2:30 pm)
Show #2: Sunday, May 12 -- 3:00-4:00 pm (arrive at 2:00 pm, warmup at 2:30 pm)
Show 'D':
Show #1: Thursday, May 9 -- 7:00-9:30 pm (arrive at 6:00 pm, warmup at 6:30 pm)
Show #2: Friday, May 10 -- 7:00-9:30 pm (arrive at 6:00 pm, warmup at 6:30 pm)