Shellie Gorman, Department Chair
Sarah Horrigan, Marden Ramos, David Dillows and Christina Young- Instructors

Richland Academy provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop skill in dance technique, performance, self-discipline, confidence, respect and an appreciation for dance as an art form. Our dance program is 32-weeks which culminates in the annual spring dance recital. Classes are divided into graduated levels designed to facilitate learning as well as to protect and nurture the physical, social and mental development of children. Open enrollment is through December 1st, after which time we will accept new students by waiting list.

SPRING DANCE RECITAL 2011 - Coppelia
The annual recital will feature our students ages 4 and up enrolled in our 32-week program. The recital is an exceptional development opportunity for dancers and a joy for family and friends. It also incurs overhead, equipment and personnel costs to Richland Academy. Your recital fee includes one complimentary ticket and the costumes are yours to keep. You will need to purchase under-garments, tights and/or shoes per class dress code specifications.Our youngest students in Creative Dance will not be in the performance.

If you plan on dancing in the recital, the following items must be completed no later than November 6th.
1. Indication on the registration form that you will be participating in the recital
2. Recital Fee of $45.00 added to your registration form

3. Costume Fee/s added to your registration form

Costume Information for Recital 2011
If you plan on dancing in the recital, there will also be costume fees that will be due. The costume fees may be broken down into eight payments, which will be due each month along with tuition. The student’s age determines the amount owed per dance. Please refer to the following fee chart for your child:
Ages 4 - 7    $50.00 per dance/class
Ages 8 - 12  $60.00 per dance/class
Ages 13+     $70.00 per dance/class

The payments for costumes will begin with Fall registration 2010 and finish in April 2011

Important Dates:

Recital Participation Decision- Saturday, November 6, 2010*
Run-Through - Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 1:00pm*

Pictures - TBA

Technical Rehearsal- Act I - Monday, May 16, 2011*

Technical Rehearsal - Act II - Tuesday, May 17, 2011*

Technical Rehearsal- Wednesday, May 18, 2011*

Dress Rehearsal - Friday, May 20, 2011*

Recital - Saturday, May 22, 2011*

Recital - Sunday, May 23, 2011*

*All starred events are mandatory for participation in the recital. 

In the event of a very special dance opportunity, Richland Academy reserves the right to offer this experience instead of a regularly scheduled class.

Notification of withdrawal from classes or of a prolonged illness or injury which prevents dancing must be presented to the Registrar (see Policies for Richland Academy on Registration Form).