GENERAL INFORMATION
Check in/Dismissal Procedures
The hours of operation are Monday-Wednesday from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Students will individually enter the facility and a staff member will check them in.(Parents need to be present with their child(ren) at check-in and pick-up). Classes will end 5 minutes early to reduce dancer overlap and allow for disinfecting/cleaning between classes. We will dismiss them individually where you will pick them up from outside. Students for the next class will remain outside until a staff member calls for that class. Students must remain in class until dismissed by the instructor. If a student needs to leave early, he/she must inform the staff member prior to class. WDC staff cannot be held responsible for unsupervised children. There is no one to supervise children when they are not in class. Siblings may not wait inside nor outside the studio when they are not in class, nor can they wait in the dance room during their siblings’ class time.
Website/Social Media
All information concerning events, class cancellations, and important dates are posted on our website (winterdanceco.com) and social media pages (Winter Dance Co and Winter Dance Company). If in doubt, please give us a call or check the website and social media pages for more information. Our website and social media pages function to keep students and parents informed and up to date on studio events and activities.
Monthly Newsletter
In addition to the website, a monthly newsletter will be given out to keep you informed of upcoming events and dates.
Attendance/Tardiness
No refunds or deductions are given for missed classes. Good attendance is essential to the student’s progress. Arriving late for class is disruptive to the class and it is unfair to the students and instructor. All students must arrive on time.
STUDIO CLOSURES
See Important Dates page for more information. We will follow East Baton Rouge Parish School closures due to bad weather. Make-up classes will be announced.
WITHDRAWING FROM THE STUDIO
If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to withdraw a child from class, please notify the studio by submitting a withdrawal form or completing the withdrawal form on our website before the first of the next month to avoid tuition being charged again. Tuition and other fees will continue to be charged until a letter of withdrawal has been received. No refunds will be given.
Donate Dance Attire
Donate any new or gently used dance bags, dance attire, and dance shoes that are too small. These items will be available for students that may need them.
Google Classroom
Parents will receive their child’s Google Classroom Code on their first day of class. This platform will be used for teachers to record and post their lessons for students to practice at home.
Studio & Team Paraphernalia
Order studio and team paraphernalia at the studio.
AVAILABLE DANCE TEAMS & PERFORMING GROUPS
Our teams and groups are Expressions of Praise (EOP), Legends in the Making (LITM), Flygirls, CORE and ELiTE. Auditions for Legends in the Making (LITM) and Flygirls auditions are in July and August. (More info TBA). Members of the Expressions of Praise team are selected by the directors, Winter D. McCray and Desiree Cotton-Turner. CORE and ELiTe Performing Groups are selected by the Lead Instructor, Janesa Richardson. See teams and groups pages for more information.
Special Productions
Our annual special productions include a Christmas production titled “Home for the Holidays” or a Black History Production titled “Oh Happy Day”. Participation is strongly suggested and there is a fee for participation in these productions. See the Tuition & Fees page for more information.
Summer Camp
Winter Dance Company holds a four- week camp during the month of June. Campers take classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, liturgical ballet,pom dance and other exciting activities. A staff of professionals works with students for an exciting, educational, and fun-filled four-week session. Registration begins April 6th. Summer camp participants also perform in the annual recital. See the Summer Camp page for more information.
Dance Training & Performance Opportunities
Training is essential for a dancer’s progression in dance. Dance workshops and various performance opportunities will be available for interested students. Since dance is a performing art, performances give a sense of accomplishment and an opportunity to showcase their talents. There may be additional costs for participation and costumes for these opportunities. More information TBA.
