Petites Program
"Make the best friends of your life"
This program was developed for dancers starting to find a passion for the performing arts! A step up from our "Mini" program, students will spend a little more time at the studio learning + growing with the ability to still explore other activities. They will take part in Toriography traditions including "Big/Little Sisters", "Sign Your Sunflower", & the "Holiday Lock-in"! For dancer's that decide to pursue our more formal Dance Company in the future, this is the training ground to prepare.
Season Calendar
Costumes
$100/routine + tax
Runs November 1st
Membership
$150.00/student
Runs August 1st
Entry Fees
$75-85/routine
x3 events
Note:
• Dancers do not need prior experience to audition in any electives
• Students who make a Hip Hop group will also be required to sign up for Acro
• Returning members will add a Tech class (leaps/turns) to their schedule
• Ballet, Acro, + Tech classes do not compete a routine (Ballet performs in the Showcase only)
Elective Options : Tap, Theater, Lyrical, Hip Hop*
1 Jazz Class
1 Ballet Class
1 Elective Style
Dancers entering the program for the first year are required to take the following at minimum, however they can audition for as many styles as they like:
Required Classes
Season Events
3 Regional Competitions
1 Dance Convention
Showcase
Program Policies
• This is a year-long commitment (does not run in semesters), students will automatically carry over in January.
• Strong attendance is required, dancers can miss 3 total classes for the year (this does not include illnesses or school-required events) If you are heavily involved in another activity or sport, we strongly advise discussing with us before auditioning.
• A full calendar of events will be distributed to all families. If you have any large events coming next Spring, contact us before auditioning.
• In addition to competitions, dancers will be required to attend 1 Dance Convention. This is a one-day event with a variety of classes from master instructors!
• Parents are responsible for getting their dancer to class on time and prepared. Being late is not permitted and will be a cause for removal.
• We require on-time payments & deadlines met, the card on file will run for all fees. Parents must maintain good financial standing (we do not carry balances). Cards declined twice will result in removal from the program at any time of year.
• The studio must be notified of any injuries that affect their ability to dance (including breaks, sprains, fractures of any body part) A doctor's note is required if they will/will not be able to participate and another when they are cleared to resume. No dancer may sit out or attend class in a brace, cast, or sling (no matter how minor the pain) without a doctor's note.
• In considering new dancers for this program we are looking at previous classroom behavior, strong attendance, focus, natural ability, and consistency.
• Returning members must have shown growth in the past season, following guidelines, classroom consistency, teamwork, and potential to rise to the next level.
• Toriography does not tolerate drama. By participating you agree to support the studio, other families,and respect the decisions made by the director. If at any time a parent becomes unhealthy or difficult to work with, we reserve the right to remove your dancer from this program or prohibit future participation.
