Registration
Register anytime by mail, email or by calling Barb at 797-6293 or 222-9368 . In August we hold open house and registration where we encourage you to visit our studio and register your child in person. For your convenience we will have a gently used dance clothing and shoe sale organized.
Enrollment
Confirmation of placement is guaranteed only when we receive your registration form and post dated cheques. Classes begin in September.
You will be notified about time and day of class. If a class is unavailable, cheques will be returned after October 1. Classes may be cancelled if too few students are enrolled.
Thank-you for your interest in dance classes at DBSD!
Our studios are located in Transcona at 120 Regent Ave. East, and in
Wolseley at R.A Steen Community Centre.
Required Dress & Shoes
Please refer to our brochure or website www.dbsdance.com for a full
list of requirements.
Hair must be off the face in a ponytail or bun with bangs pinned
back; in ballet class, a bun is mandatory. Baggy T-shirts, pants,
shorts and jewelry should not be worn. (Baggy clothes in hip hop are
fine) PLEASE PUT CHILD’S NAME IN ALL SHOES.
We recommend Dance plus at 844 McLeod for all your clothing and
dance shoe needs. In Wolseley we recommend the Wolseley Wardrobe on
Westminster Ave.
Note: Enrollment is confirmed with receipt of payment. If a class is
unavailable we will try to find a suitable alternative.
Recital Costumes
All students are included in our annual production in June at the
Centennial Concert Hall. Costumes are made by Dance Plus. A costume
deposit of $40.00 per student and per routine is due at the time of
costume fitting. This deposit will be subtracted from your final
costume fee in April and is non-refundable after December 31st.
Costume prices range from approximately $65.00 (young
students)-$110.00 per costume, including GST and PST. Prices will
vary from class to class and year to year depending on the style of
costume, type of fabric and type of trim used.
Costumes are designed and created for individual students by the
instructor and costume designer. The final result is always a
wonderful costume that compliments a spectacular year end show.
Watch for dates regarding in- studio costume fittings and in- studio
costume pick up dates. Unclaimed or unpaid for costumes must be
picked up at Dance Plus.
Recital Tickets
Recital tickets are sold through Ticketmaster. Tickets are
approximately $18.00 which includes all taxes and fees taken by
Ticketmaster and the Concert Hall. There is no limit to the number
of tickets you can purchase, however, be aware that the morning
tickets go on sale all phones and outlets at Ticketmaster will be
very busy. Please be prepared ahead of time that you may have a bit
of a wait when purchasing your tickets.
DBSD has held our annual show at the Concert Hall for over twenty
years; it is a wonderful experience for the children, as well as a
comfortable space for the parents. Because of the number of students
we need to hold in backstage areas and dressing rooms it is an ideal
spot for us, however, please help us out by only having one adult
per child at dress rehearsal and backstage on recital night. A DVD
of the year end recital is available for purchase, order forms will
be sent home.Videotaping and flash photos are not allowed at the
show.
Recital Volunteers
A sign-up sheet for Parent Volunteers will be posted at the beginning of April. One to three volunteers are needed for each class requiring assistance. Volunteers are welcome to enjoy the show for free from the second balcony and watch the class that they are assisting up close from backstage. Volunteers are a big part of making the Recital a success, please lend us a hand and sign up early. It is mandatory that every class have at LEAST one volunteer, feel free to sign up at the desk anytime of the year.
Manitoba Provincial Dance Festival
In- class evaluations begin in September. Teachers will make their recommendations for solos, duos, trios and small groups in December or sooner. Results will be mailed home. Extra rehearsal time and fees will apply. Classes are chosen to participate in the Festival by individual instructors. Festival jazz students should be enrolled in at least one ballet class.
ADAPT (Tap and Jazz) and Cecchetti (Ballet) Exams
Teachers will recommend students for inclusion in the Brian Foley Adapt exams and the Cecchetti ballet exams. There are extra fees and classes involved. If your child is chosen for exams we will send homes notes requesting parent’s approval. If questions arise at that time we encourage you to talk to your child’s teacher or to Barb. Please call us with any questions you have regarding dance classes. We look forward to meeting you and your child at the first day of dance.
Best regards, Barb Bottle (Owner/Director)barb@dbsdance.com and
Mickaela McAuliffe (Assistant Director) mickaela@dbsdance.com