Murphy School of Dance

Who are our Recreational and Conservatory students?

 

Recreational Student                                                              Conservatory Student

 

Those students who enjoy dance for fun                                              Those most committed and serious

and fitness only. This student may be involved                                    students who may pursue dance on the

in a variety of activities including but not limited                                 collegiate level or those wishing to                                                                     to dance alone; includes most combination class                                pursue a pre-professional track. Stricter

students and beginner/intermediate student levels.                          student expectations are required.                                        

 

Classes                                1-2 generally                                                  3 class minimum

 

Required Classes              no requirement or pre-requisite                 One class must be ballet technique                                                                                                                                                                                          (very rare exceptions made)

 

Attendance                        6 allowed (of 32) approx. 20%                      3 absences allowed (of 32) approx. 10%

 

Scheduling                        Considered                                                       Preferred Consideration

 

Dress Code                        black leotard w/ patch                                   maroon leotard w/ patch

 

Costumes                           Limit of $60 per costume                              Limit of $75 per costume

 

Rehearsals                         Scene and dress rehearsal only                   Scene, dress, and additional scene                                                                                                                                                                                            rehearsal week evening practices

 

Workshops                        Not involved                                                    May include some travel to workshops,                                                                                                                                                                                    guest teachers, community events,                                                                                                                                                        Arts outings, and acting classes

 

Tuition                                Our standard rate scale                                Standard rate in addition of any fees                                                                                                                                                                                        that may be associated with additional                                                                                                                                                                                    opportunities outside of the studio

 

Apprenticeships               Not eligible                                                      Student apprenticeships available

 

Specialties                         Limited selections                                          Majority of selections from this sector   

 

NOTE: The “sector” a student is placed in (recreational or conservatory) is not at the sole discretion of the director or instructor, but rather, is a decision made by the dancer and his/her parents and based on the criteria as outlined above. Parents of conservatory students will be asked to sign a commitment form stating that they are aware of the additional requirements and standards of this student sector.

 

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                                                                                     Conservatory Commitment Agreement

 

     Beginning with our 2015-2016 school year session MSOD will be reorganizing the structure of our dance program. This restructuring is being done in an effort to better meet the needs and aspirations of our most serious and dedicated students and families. Recognizing the effect that student absences and varying levels of student and family commitment has had on the progress and success of classes, as well as individual student achievement, it is our hope that dividing our program into two distinct sectors will diminish such impacts. Please consider your commitment carefully by reading the criteria below before signing and committing to the conservatory sector of our enrollment.

 

1. Conservatory students will be held to a higher level of class attendance. Conservatory students will be allowed THREE absences for the session enrolled in (funerals, family weddings, family graduations, student hospitalizations, and required school functions will not be counted against the student). After three absences an additional absence will result in the student being moved into a recreational sector class wherein SIX absences are allowed before a student is un-enrolled in our program.  _______

 

2. Two “tardies” to class (over 10 minutes) will be counted as a absence unless cleared by the director by notification prior to class start time.  ______

 

3. All conservatory students MUST be in compliance with studio dress code (including hair) at every class. Lockers will be reserved for families wishing to utilize them for a modest annual rental fee of $35.  _____

 

4. All conservatory students must take a minimum of three classes weekly with one of the three classes being ballet technique.  _______

 

5. Conservatory students must notify the studio office in advance of an absence. ______

 

6. Conservatory students will be given several opportunities to participate in additional educational or arts opportunities. Although we encourage participation, it is not required or mandatory.  _______

 

7. Conservatory students may be required to participate in additional rehearsals (i.e., scene rehearsal week evening rehearsals) leading up to our annual recital. Please keep these weeks reserved and agree NOT to schedule family vacations during this important time (May 16   to May 27).  _______

 

8. Conservatory students should consider themselves ambassadors of our studio in public and be an outstanding example to other students in the recreational student sector, therefore, they MUST adhere to our student Code of Conduct without exception. Failure to do so will result in that student returning to our recreational sector or being un-enrolled in our program (depending upon severity of infraction). ______

 

Parent Signature_______________________________________________    Date ______________________________________

 

     We thank each of you for considering and/or committing to this higher standard and appreciate your patience and support as we develop this new studio initiative this season.

 

Janis Owl, Director