Registration Packet Year

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1 Registration Packet Year

2 Welcome Back! As we enter into our 9th year, we would like to welcome back our members new and old. We hope everyone had a nice summer and we re looking forward to continuing to work with your children! Here s to another fantastic year ahead! Class Descriptions BEGINNERS: For new students to Irish dancing, and students still too young for Advanced Beginner. BEGINNER II (Softshoe): Dancers who have advanced from the Beginner level. In this level dancers will continue to work on the basics of softshoe. Dancers will continue learning their Reel, Jig, and group dances, as well as a new dance, the graceful Slip Jig. ADVANCED BEGINNER (Softshoe from above + 30 min. hardshoe): Dancers who have displayed a good sense of rhythm and balance will try hardshoe. First year hardshoe dancers will find this level to be a fun challenge. In hardshoe dancing, dancers use various parts of the shoe (toe, tap, heel) to drum out beats of the music. Dances learned may include the Traditional (fast speed) Hornpipe, and a Traditional Set dance called St. Patrick s Day. *PARENTS Make sure to ask the teacher before purchasing hardshoes. Some teachers may want them to start in socks. NOVICE / OPEN PRIZEWINNER: As well as more intricate dances, dancers will really buckle down on technique as it will lay the groundwork for the rest of their dancing years. Turning toes out, dancing on toes, crossing, pointing toes down, extension of legs, and strong posture will be a big focus. We recommend dancers at this level who wish to advance be attending at least two classes per week. PRELIM / CHAMPIONSHIPS: Dancers who have advanced to our highest level class will focus on their two Oireachtas dances plus their set piece. Emphasis on foot placement and posture will be drilled more than ever. Stretching, elevating and more intricate hardshoe rhythms will be taught. Longer dances will require increased stamina, so occasionally specific stamina exercises will be implemented in class. It is absolutely necessary that dancers are practicing at home to master the more advanced footwork and perfect their timing and execution of them. Extra classes and private lessons are encouraged and available.

3 Class Schedule S. BUFFALO Buffalo Irish Center - 2nd floor studio 245 Abbott Rd. TUESDAYS starting 9/15 4:30-5:15 Beginners 5:00-5:45 Beginner II 7:00-7:45 Prelim/Champ TJ's & sets 5:00-6:00 Advanced Beginner 7:45-8:15 Prelim/Champ ALL softshoe 6:00-7:00 Novice/Open Prizewinner 8:15-9:00 Prelim/Champ HP's & sets LOCKPORT 5:00-5:45 Beginner 5:30-6:15 Beginner II 5:30-6:30 Advanced Beginner Flips Gymnastics/Dance Images Studio 6017 South Transit Rd. TUESDAYS starting 9/15 ORCHARD PARK St. Peter s United Church 1475 Orchard Park Rd. WEDNESDAYS starting 9/16 4:30-5:15 Beginners 5:00-5:45 Beginner II 5:00-6:00 Advanced Beginner 6:00-7:00 Novice/Open Prizewinner 7:00-8:00 Adult class KEN-TON BIG ROOM 4:30-5:30 Advanced Beginner 4:30-5:15 Beginners 5:00-6:00 Novice/Open Prizewinner 5:00-5:45 Beginner II LANCASTER/DEPEW BIG ROOM 4:30-5:30 Novice/Open Prizewinner 5:30-6:15 Prelim/Champ HP's & Sets 6:15-6:30 Prelim/Champ Stamina 6:30-7:00 Prelim/Champ ALL Softshoe 7:00-7:45 Prelim/Champ TJ's & Sets Good Shepherd Church (downstairs) 2669 Sheridan Dr. THURSDAYS starting 9/17 SMALL ROOM Dry Gulch Dance Hall 3145 Walden Ave. THURSDAYS starting 9/17 SMALL ROOM 4:30-5:15 Beginner 5:00-5:45 Beginner II 5:00-6:00 Advanced Beginner WILLIAMSVILLE BIG ROOM Configuration Dance Theater 5353 Main St. SMALL ROOM 2:00-2:45 Prelim/Champ TJ's & sets 2:00-2:45 Beginner 2:45-3:15 Prelim/Champ ALL Softshoe 2:30-3:15 Beginner II 3:15-4:00 Prelim/Champ HP's & sets 2:30-3:30 Adv. Beginner 3:30-4:30 Novice/Open SUNDAYS Starting 9/13 **CLASS TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE / COMBINING IN THE EVENT THAT A CLASS HAS FEWER THAN 5 STUDENTS IN IT.

4 1 Use the restroom before class. 2 Bring water to class. Class Rules Please review with your child 3 Do not enter the dance room until the previous class has left. 4 Parents are not allowed in the room. 5 Come prepared to every class with all necessary socks, shoes, and clothing. 6 NO DISTRACTIONS IN CLASS! No phones, homework, electronic games etc. 7 Work ethic, dedication and positive attitudes are contagious. Inspire someone to work as hard as you do by leading by example. 8 Be respectful of your teacher and your peers. 9 Once given a critique by your teacher, do not sit down- Find a corner of the room and work on it on your own! 10 PRACTICE AT HOME.

5 Clann Na Cara School Website SIGN UP TO STAY INFORMED! INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Click REGISTER. 2. Enter username as: ParentsFirstname.Lastname, for example: Sue.Smith (**YOU MUST USE THIS FORMAT, ALONG WITH A VALID ADDRESS) 3) Allow 1-2 days to gain access to the site. Any issues, contact Jenn cncirishdance@gmail.com. We also send school-wide s from time to time. Please make sure to keep us updated on any changes so you are not out of the loop.

6 Class Payments & Due Dates Payment Options Beginners Beginner II Adv.Beginner Novice / Open Prizewinner Prelim / Champions By Month $ 50 $50 $70 $80 $ Dancers By Highest level dancer + Highest level dancer + Highest level dancer + Highest level dancer + 1/2 each additional dancer Month 1/2 each additional dancer 1/2 each additional dancer 1/2 each additional dancer By Term $140 $140 $200 $230 $ Dancers By Highest level dancer + Highest level dancer + Highest level dancer + Highest level dancer + 1/2 each additional dancer Term 1/2 each additional dancer 1/2 each additional dancer 1/2 each additional dancer Highest level dancer + 1/2 each additional dancer Highest level dancer + 1/2 each additional dancer *ALL RATES ABOVE INCLUDE UNLIMITED # OF CLASSES AND LOCATIONS PER WEEK* Due Dates If paying Monthly: September 15th, then the 1st of every month thereafter up to and including May. There is no monthly payment for June. Classes are pro-rated. Term Payments: September 15th, December 1st, and March 1st *Please include a $10 late fee if paying more than 15 days late* *ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE SENT IN VIA MAIL ONLY* Clann Na Cara 3627 Cumberland Ln. Hamburg, NY 14075

7 9/13-9/17 First week of classes Calendar 9/15 if paying by term, Term 1 payment now due. 11/25 12/1 THANKSGIVING BREAK Teachers and dancers will be in Philadelphia for the regional championships Oireachtas our dancers compete at yearly. GO CNC!!! Classes resume Wednesday 12/2 12/1 If paying by term, Term 2 payment now due. 12/16 1/5 WINTER BREAK Classes resume Wednesday 1/6 ***MARCH MADNESS IS UPON US*** Make sure you are checking the Members Area for performance info, parades, and plenty of parent volunteer opportunities. 3/1 If paying by term, Term 3 payment now due (final payment for the year) 3/20 ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE - DELAWARE AVE - ALL DANCERS INVITED. NO CLASS in Williamsville today! See you at the parade! SPRING BREAK Spring Break Schedule: Williamsville: Off 3/20 and 3/27 South Buffalo: Off 3/22 and 3/29 Lockport: Off 3/22 and 3/29 Orchard Park: Off 3/23 and 3/30 Kenmore: Off 3/17 and 3/24 Lancaster: Off 3/17 and 3/24 ** Dancing in the Recital and/or Class Feis and Buffalo Feis? ** Make sure you have ordered your jumper, or if you already have one, that it is clean and still fits! See the website under MEMBERS DRESSES /APPAREL for a printable Jumper order form 5/30 6/4 TBA 6/12 6/16 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - ALL DANCERS INVITED! Buffalo Feis RECITAL Last classes of the year **The above schedule is subject to change. **Any weather cancellations will be posted to the website, facebook and news. **Dancers are encouraged to make-up any missed classes at other locations.

8 Registration Form (Page 1 of 2) Please fill out and return both sheets via mail. FAMILY NAME PRIMARY CLASS LOCATION (if attending more than one class location, choose 1 as your "primary") STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP: PHONE: ( ) CELL: ( ) PARENT / GRDN: Dancer Name Date of birth Class level # Classes per week / / / / / / / / Help us to learn more about your child! Medical alerts / allergies: Please indicate any known learning or developmental disabilities your child may have, or any other information we should know that will help us to best teach your child: Have you ever danced for another Irish dance school? YES NO If yes, for whom? Date of last class attended: Does Clann Na Cara have permission to use photos of your child for promotional/advertising purposes? YES NO (continue to page 2)

9 Payment Worksheet Yearly Registration Fee: $40 + $10 per additional child $ Includes 1 Class T-Shirt/Parade Tshirt per student circle size: Youth S M L XL Adult S M L XL ** YOU MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 1st TO RECEIVE A FREE SCHOOL T-SHIRT. If paying by month, my monthly tuition is: If paying by term, my term tuition is: $ per month $ per term TOTAL FIRST PAYMENT ENCLOSED: $ ** PLEASE WRITE DANCER S NAME(S) ON CHECK** How Did You Hear About Clann Na Cara? (Please circle all that apply) Friend Performance On the Web Bee News Facebook page WNY Family Magazine WNY Catholic Newsletter Buffalo Irish Festival Family/friend already in school? Other: Please mail this completed registration form and payment to Clann Na Cara at: 3627 Cumberland Ln. Hamburg, NY If you have sent in this form and proper payment, consider yourself registered! We will only contact you in the event a class is full or in the rare event there is a change in the schedule.