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Description of Classes

Creative Movement - This class is designed to help younger children to become acquainted with dance. The course includes the introduction of some tap, jazz and ballet steps, as well as some vocal coaching. The age range is generally from 3-8 years; this may be adjusted upon consultation with the Director.

Balcony, Mezzanine, and Orchestra - These classes incorporate ballet, jazz and tap at different levels, as well as vocal coaching. Students begin at and are moved to different levels at the invitation of the Director.

Dance Company

Mezzanine/Orchestra - Mar-Le-Nie Dance Company dancers who throughout the year train to improve skills and techniques and perform at various civic functions.

Open Classes

Open classes are for older beginning students and adults who are interested in an intro to ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop.

Special

Mar-Le-Nie' is proud to be able to offer, in addition to these classes, special classes in ballet, hip-hop and musical theater.

Private Lessons are subject to availability. Please note that in the event of cancellation by the student, fees must be paid if there is less than 24 hours' notice.

Singing lessons, provided by Ms. Kay Yaukey are included with dance lessons at various times. Private singing lessons are also available with Ms. Kay.

Workshops

A workshop is held by the studio approximately every month. A Master Teacher from New York City, etc., comes to the studio to teach these Master Classes. This is a costly undertaking. Watch the bulletin board for dates, times, costs, etc. Verbal announcements will also be made.

Occasional workshops featuring local dance and drama artists are offered as well; again, information will be posted on the bulletin board.

Balcony, Mezzanine, and Orchestra Dancers are highly encouraged to attend Workshops.

Please arrive early or on time if at all possible. All dancers should be dressed and ready to dance upon arrival at the studio. Appropriate clothing is as follows:

Creative Movement - comfortable play clothes or modest dance clothes of your choice

Balcony/Creative Movement Crossover, Balcony, Mezzanine and Orchestra - Black cotton/lycra leotard (no velvet, decoration, or words) and black tights Boys in Balcony level or above should wear black sweat pants, jazz pants, or shorts; black tee shirt; and black socks. No decoration or words on pants or shirt

For classes other than Creative Movement, the following guidelines apply: Girls' hair should be worn in a bun secured with a hair net and hair pins; use gel or hair spray to avoid loose wisps of hair. No bangs, plastic clips or barrettes. A black velvet scrunchie should be used over the bun. In cold weather, a black wrap sweater may be worn, but no sweatshirts. No jewelry is allowed except for small stud earrings, no hoops or dangle earrings. Only clear nail polish may be worn.

Orchestra and Mezzanine dancers should bring all types of dance shoes; first year students should bring shoes as you obtain them. Make sure to put your dancer's name inside all dance shoes. Please see the Director or the Costume Coordinator for suggestions on buying proper dance wear and shoes for class.

Please see the Director or the Costume Coordinator for suggestions on buying proper dance wear and shoes for class.

Mar-Le-Nie is built around volunteerism. This helps to keep studio costs and prices low. In order to help the studio to continue to contain costs, parents are requested to help. Each family is asked to contribute the following as a one-time donation:

6 rolls paper towels

6 rolls toilet paper

2 box tissues

2 packages of paper cups, preferably 3-oz. cups

1 container liquid hand soap

1 box ice pops

1 pkg. 13-gal. tall kitchen trash bags

1 pkg. large trash bags

In order to keep track of contributions, a checklist will be given to each family. As the donations are brought in, we ask that you check off the items. When the list is completed, please return the signed checklist to the envelope on the main bulletin board.

In addition to these requested items, please consider donating any of the following, which are needed for the studio to operate smoothly: napkins, snacks, plastic ware, and dish detergent. Snacks such as fruit or veggies, pretzels or crackers are also appreciated, especially during recital time.

Besides simply donating materials, we also need your help. While we understand that not all are able to help, we ask that you consider volunteering. Our goal is to make this the best experience possible for all of the dancers.

For the students' safety, no dancer will be permitted to wait downstairs for a parent. Unless the student is driving, a parent or other responsible adult must come upstairs into the studio to accompany the dancer outside. Please do not call the Studio and ask that dancers wait outside for a ride after class.

Parking is available along the side and around the back of the building.

The Director is highly allergic to scents such as perfumes, scented body lotions, after shave, etc. Please do NOT come into the studio wearing any of these; there are restrooms available downstairs and on studio level in which scents may be washed off.

The bulletin board and email are our primary means of communicating with parents. It is your responsibility to check the bulletin board weekly and your mail slot. Dancers who drive are responsible to read it and pass information to parents. If you have an email address and would like to receive dance studio information via email, please forward your email address to Beth Rensch (info@mar-le-nie.com)."

Mar-Le-Nie's recital is usually held the second or third full week of June. This may vary due to school schedules. The correct dates will be posted to the bulletin board as soon as they are set.

Please reserve the week prior to the recital for practices and dress rehearsal.

Each Mezzanine and Orchestra dancer must have a dance bag. These are to contain the following items:

For Girls:

hair spray and/or gel

hair nets (1 unopened 3-pack)

ponytail holder

hair scrunchie (black)

hair pins and bobby pins

leotard and tights (black)

black socks

Band-aids

shoe laces

safety pins

lip gloss

For Guys:

Black socks

Band-aids

Shoe laces

Safety pins

If you have any questions or comments concerning any of the information on this website or about dancing with Mar-Le-Nie, please contact at info@mar-le-nie.com. In general, please direct queries concerning dance to the Director. Other questions should be directed to the Board of Directors. These include
Neil Rensch, President/Treasurer
Scott Schoenberger, Vice President
Mike Helman, Assistant Vice President
Carol Ernest, Marketing Chair
Heather Sawyer, Secretary

Please complete the forms below and return to Beth Rensch or they be placed in the appropriate envelope on the bulletin board. Thank you!

Other Volunteers:
Anna Miller, Costume Coordinator
Beth Rensch, Parent Coordinator

Guidelines Medical Form (PDF)

Mar-le-nie Guidelines Agreement to Pay Form