2012 YEAR-END PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Achieve Academy of Dance will hold its annual Performance on June 8th & 9th at the Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville. An Achieve Academy of Dance performance is not just another dance recital, it is a very professional production. Every effort is made to bring you an entertaining show, and the length is kept to a minimum. Some students will be performing just one night, while others may perform more. Your performance night will be chosen at a later date. Requests for a specific night will be taken into consideration, but there is absolutely no guarantee that your preferred night will be available. You will receive more specific information about the performance in early May.

Event Schedule	FRIDAY SHOW	SATURDAY SHOW
Run thru at the Evansville Studio	Wednesday, May 30 5:30 p.m.	Thursday, May 31 5:30 p.m.
Photos at the Evansville Studio	*Monday, June 4 scheduled times	*Monday, June 4 scheduled times
Dress Rehearsal at The Victory	Thursday, June 7 12:30 p.m.	Thursday, June 7 5:30 p.m.
Performance at The Victory	Friday, June 8 7:00 p.m.	Saturday, June 9 7:00 p.m.

* Competition Group Photos – Friday, June 1, scheduled times

Dance Routines for the Year-End Performance:

Dance Students are automatically pre-registered to be in the June 2012 year-end performance for their dance routines learned in their weekly classes. If you wish not to participate, you will need to sign a Performance Non-Participation Form at the studio before November 15, 2011 to cancel all Dance Performance-related auto-withdrawals.

Tumbling Production for the Year-End Performance:

Tumbling students who would like to participate in a tumbling routine in the year-end performance, should enroll in the "Tumbling Production Performance" class. Once enrolled, the costume withdrawals of $30 on December 1st & $30 on January 1st will be added to your account along with the March 1st Performance Fee of $50 (if not already participating in the Dance Performance) and the April 1st Tumbling Production Tuition of $80 for the Saturday rehearsals in April and May (at the Evansville location). No rehearsals will be conducted during weekly tumbling classes. If you enroll then choose not to participate, withdrawal must occur before November 15th to cancel all Tumbling Production-related auto-withdrawals.

Opening Production for the Year-End Performance:

The opening number of the year-end Performance involves a large group of students and sets the theme of the show. Participation requires a commitment to rehearsals, a costume fee, and extra tuition. Dance students age 6 & up (already participating in the dance performance) who would like to participate in the opening routine for the year-end performance, should enroll in the "Opening Production" class. Once enrolled, the Opening Production Tuition of $80 will be added to your account for auto-withdrawal on April 1st. Fast-paced rehearsals will occur on Saturdays in April & May at the Evansville location. Costumes and dance shoes will vary from student to student and will be determined at a later date. Students will be in both the Friday, June 8th & Saturday, June 9th shows and will be required to arrive early to the June 7th Dress Rehearsal. Withdrawal from this class must be done by completing a Performance Non-Participation Form by March 15th to discontinue all Opening Production-related auto-withdrawals.

Hassle-Free Performance Costumes:

The costume fee will include everything the school feels is needed for year-end performance costumes which may or may not include: costume, tights, socks, accessories, and a sample make-up packet. Competition students are responsible for their own make-up. Rhinestones are not included. Required shoes will be determined at a later date and will be your responsibility. Costume Fees will be priced according to class and will be charged to your auto-debit or auto-credit card charge in two, equal installments, December 1st and January 1st.

	December 1, 2011	January 1, 2012
Tumbling Production	$30	$30
½ Hr. Dance, Mom & Me Dance, or Combo	$30	$30
Musical Theatre	$37.50	$37.50
Hip Hop*, Lyrical*, Contemporary*, Jazz/Acro	$40	$40
Rotating Classes* (2 Costumes)	$75	$75
Rotating Classes* (3 Costumes)	$120	$120
Competition Production Class* (2 Costumes)	$80	$80
Solos, Duets, Trios	Selected by individual or group (price varies)

*Prices listed are for Recreational Classes - Competition Classes may or may not require an additional fee.

Costume Alterations

Costume Alterations are available for Performance and special choreography costumes. A $5 per service minimum will be charged for basics such as hems, attaching straps, etc. Charges for other alterations will be determined by the seamstress. Costume Alterations are an incidental fee and must be paid by cash, check, or credit card and is due at the time of service.

Performance Fee:

There will be a $50 Performance Fee per participating student per show auto-withdrawn from your account on March 1st. The Performance Fee will help cover some costs of auditorium rental, theater technicians, lighting, sets, props, etc. Tickets to the performance go on sale in late April. A number of reserved VIP seats will be available, with the rest being General Admission. Children age 3 & under are free and do not require a ticket if they sit on a lap. Backstage Moms do not require a ticket.

June Tuition:

Although we will not have regular classes, we will be having rehearsals, run-thrus, pictures, costume fittings, etc. To make all this possible, instructors, cleaning crews, utilities, and more must still be paid. June tuition will be based on the number of performance routines per student. June tuition for routines that are rehearsed weekly, Tumbling Production, and Opening Production and for solos, duets, and trios will be automatically withdrawn. June tuition is priced as follows: 1 routine = $20, 2 routines = $30, 3 routines = $40, 4 routines = $50, 5 routines = $60, 6 or more routines = $70

Special Choreography

Special choreography is available upon request for Intermediate to Advanced dancers for competitions, talent shows, etc. Ages 10 and above must be taking a technique class in the style of dance to be performed. Guest choreographers are available at their hourly rate and at their availability.

A $100 Choreography Fee will be charged per routine in addition to the hourly rate for private, duet, trio, or groups of four. The Choreography Fee will be charged as an incidental fee and must be paid by cash, check, or credit card and is due on the 1st day of learning the routine. The hourly rate may be paid by cash, check, or credit/debit card.  Otherwise, it will be auto-withdrawn at the time of service.  The duration of these classes will be determined by the student’s ability to learn the routine. Cancellation of a non-weekly private class must be made in a timely manner. If the instructor has already arrived for the class, your account will still be charged.

Weekly private classes will also be charged a $100 Choreography Fee and monthly tuition is charged through autopay. No refunds, credits, or make-up classes will be given for missed weekly private classes.

All solos, duets, trios must notify us of their participation in the performance no later than February 1st. All solos participating in the performance will be included in the Solo Montage and will perform 30 seconds of their routine. Seniors will perform their entire solo.

Splicing Fee

A Splicing Fee of $15 per song will be charged for any special choreography song that needs to be cut to comply with time limits, etc. This is an incidental fee which must be paid by cash, check, or credit card at the time of service.

Music CDs:

CDs of your performance song will be available for purchase once the music has been chosen and your routine started. CDs are $3 for the first song, and $1 for each additional song. These CDs are wonderful for extra practice time at home.

Performance T-Shirts:

T-shirts, incorporating the theme of the show, will feature the name of the performance and all participating students. T-Shirts will be available for purchase near performance time.

Performance Photos:

Professional Group and Individual Photos will all be taken at the Evansville location. We would like everyone to have photos taken for the studio picture walls, but you are not required to purchase them for yourself. A schedule will be provided.

Performance DVDs:

Professional DVDs of the performances will be available for you to purchase. Videotaping and flash photography are allowed at dress rehearsal only. This policy is enforced so that everyone may enjoy a professional show without video cameras in their way throughout the program.

*Music CDs, Performance T-Shirts, Photos, and DVDs are provided as a special service to you with no requirement to purchase.