Class Info
Class Descriptions
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.
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.
Dance Wear for Classes
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.
Volunteers and Donations
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.
Security
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
Parking is
available along the side and around the back of the building.
Perfumes
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.
Bulletin Board and Email
The bulletin board
and email are our primary means of communicating with parents. It is your
responsibility to check the bulletin board weekly.. 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 Sally Musser (info@mar-le-nie.com)."
Recital
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
Questions
If you have any
questions or comments concerning any of the information on this website or
about dancing with Mar-Le-Nie, please contact 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
Bob Allee, President/Treasurer, Sally Musser, Vice
President, James Wright, 2nd Vice President, Karen Riley, Secretary, Carol
Ernest, Marketing Chair
Please complete the
forms below and return to Sally Musser or they be placed in the appropriate
envelope on the bulletin board. Thank you!
Other Volunteers:
Sally Musser, Parent Coordinator
Mar-le-nie Guidelines Agreement
to Pay Form (PDF)