SIM ~ Season 19

2015-2016 Dance Season

Stop by the studio to register!

Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 4-7pm or by appointment. Class size is limited, so register early. You can reach us at 662-349-6422, or by email at starsinmotion@yahoo.com.

Preschool Division

Ages 2 -5 (not yet in K5)

Creative Movement is offered to children 2 to 5 years old, not having reached K5. This

half hour class will develop self awareness: knowing your body; learning how to make the parts of the body move, plus when and where; understanding neighbors and personal space; healthy fitness and nutrition habits; musicality and the joy of music as it relates to movement. We offer an afternoon class on Mondays at 3:30 and a Saturday morning class at 10:30 during each session.
The Creative Movement class will be offered in 6 weeks sessions. Fall Session: Monday afternoon class, September 21 - October 26; Saturday morning class, September 26 - October 31. Winter Session: Monday afternoon class, January 11 - February 15; Saturday morning class, January 16 - February 20. Spring Session: Monday afternoon class, tba; Saturday morning class, tba. The cost for Creative Movement is $60 per session. This is a non-performing class with no obligation to costumes or performances. Community performances are optional with the Performance Tee being the only purchase requirement. The dress code is comfortable, fitted clothing with bare feet.

Ages 3-5

Preschool Dance is for students ready to move onto the next level of dance with a class to include the creative movement offerings as well as beginning ballet technique, flexibility

maintenance, tap dance technique and performance skills. The students in Preschool Dance will perform in our annual Nutcracker production as well as the end of season ShowCase. The commitment for Preschool Dance is September 2015-May 2016. Annual tuition is $540 payable at once or in 9 payments of $60 each via MC/Visa auto draft. The class uniform consists of leotard, 2 pair tights, tap shoes, ballet slippers and performance tee. Uniforms must be ordered from the studio to ensure consistency. Class options are Tuesdays 4:00-4:45 or Saturdays 11:00-11:45.

Elementary Division

K5 - 3rd grade

Elementary Dance is offered to students in grade K5 - older. Students will learn proper use of the body in ballet technique as well as musicality and rhythm in tap technique. We incorporate flexibility, conditioning, body awareness and citizenship in our classes and teach music appreciation and dance history within our lessons. Students will perform in our annual Nutcracker production and the end of season ShowCase. The commitment for Elementary Dance is September 2015-May 2016. Annual tuition is $585 payable at once or in 9 payments of $65 each via MC/Visa auto draft. The class uniform consists of leotard, 2 pair tights, tap shoes, ballet slippers and performance tee. Uniforms must be ordered from the studio to ensure consistency. Class options are: Mondays 4:00-5:00; or Wednesdays 5:30-6:30; or Saturdays 11:00-12:00.

Intermediate Division

Junior Prep, 3rd grade - older

Students are placed in Junior Prep upon entering 4th grade or upon teacher approval. Junior Prep teaches intermediate ballet technique at barre and center as well as combinations across the floor. Vocabulary, placement and the applied science of ballet are crucial to learning and performance at this level. Class also includes tap and jazz dance techniques, stamina-building conditioning, additional flexibility training and performance skills. A strong focus on flexibility, conditioning, posture and discipline is required. Good attendance, polite manners and positive attitude are necessary. Junior Prep will perform in our annual Nutcracker production as well as end of season ShowCase. The commitment for Junior Prep is September 2015-May 2016. Annual tuition is $720 payable at once or in 9 payments $80 each via MC/Visa auto draft. The class uniform for females consists of leotard, jazz pants, 2 pair tights, ballet slippers, tap shoes, jazz shoes and performance tee. Uniforms must be ordered from the studio to ensure consistency. Junior Prep meets each Monday, 5:30-7:00. See additional Performance Program requirements below.

Junior Ballet, By Audition

Students in Junior Ballet must meet specific skill requirements for placement in this level. Junior Ballet will perform in our annual Nutcracker production as well as end of season ShowCase. The commitment for Junior Ballet is September 2015-May 2016. Annual tuition is $630 payable at once or in 9 payments of $70 each via MC/Visa auto draft. The class uniform for females consists of leotard, 2 pair tights, ballet slippers, and performance tee and for males black leggings or pants and white tee, black ballet shoes and performance tee. Uniforms must be ordered from the studio to ensure consistency. Junior Ballet meets each Thursday 5:45-7:00, with added rehearsals near performance times.

Junior Dance, By Audition

Junior Dance includes tap and jazz dance techniques, stamina-building conditioning, additional flexibility training and performance skills. Enrollment and attendance in Junior Ballet is required. Junior Dance will perform in our annual end of season ShowCase. The commitment for Junior Dance is September 2014-May 2015. Annual tuition is $225 added to the Junior Ballet tuition. The class uniform consists of black jazz pants, cami/tank, tap shoes, jazz shoes, performance tights. Uniforms must be ordered from the studio to ensure consistency. Junior Dance meets each Tuesday, 5:30-7:00, with added rehearsals near performance times. See additional Performance Program requirements below.

Advanced Division

placement by audition

Students are placed in Senior Ballet and/or Senior Dance based upon audition results. Email the studio to schedule an audition. Current SIM students will be placed based on skill displayed in class and on stage.

Senior Ballet will perform in our annual Nutcracker production as well as end of season ShowCase. The commitment for Senior Ballet is September 2015-May 2016. Annual tuition is $900 payable at once or in 9 payments of $100 each via MV/Visa auto draft. The class uniform consists of leotard, 2 pair tights, ballet slippers and performance tee. Uniforms must be ordered from the studio to ensure consistency. Senior Ballet meets each Monday, 7:00-8:30 and Saturday 12:00-2:00 with added rehearsals near performance times.

Senior Dance includes advanced tap and jazz dance technique; Senior Ballet is a prerequisite. Senior Dance will perform in our annual end of season ShowCase. The commitment for Senior Dance is September 2015-May 2016. Annual tuition is $225 added to the Senior Ballet tuition. The class uniform consists of black jazz pants, 2 pair tights, tap shoes, jazz shoes and cami/tank. Uniforms must be ordered from the studio to ensure consistency. Senior Dance meets each Tuesday, 7:00-8:30, with added rehearsals near performance times. See additional Performance Program requirements below.

Performance Program Requirements

The Next Step

Students in Junior Prep, Junior Dance or Senior Dance are required to participate in additional learning and performing experiences including summer dance intensive, dance convention in November, a dance competition in April and Comp Tech classes throughout the season.

Additional Classes

Hip Hop

Junior Hip Hop is a fun, energetic class designed for students in K5 and older, beginners and intermediate dancers. Basic Hip Hop technique at center as well as movement across the floor will accompany fun aerobic dance choreography. Dancers will develop musicality, rhythm, control and strength in this class.

Junior Hip Hop is a non-performance, just for fun class with the option to perform at community performances throughout the season. The commitment for Junior Hip Hop is Sept-May OR per 6 week session: Fall session, September 15-October 20, 2015; Winter Session January 12-February 16, 2016 and Spring Session tba. Tuition as an add-on class is $180 annual or $20 each added to monthly tuition; As a stand alone full season class at $495 annual tuition or 9 payments of $55 each; or paid per 6 week session is $85. The class uniform consists of comfortable clothing and tennis shoes; the Performance Tee is required. Junior Hip Hop meets each Tuesday, 4:45-5:30.

Acrobatics

Acro builds strength, increases flexibility and teaches basic tumbling and acrobatic skills.

Acro students enrolled in the full season will perform for parents and guests at our Spring Demonstrations in April. The commitment for Acro is September 2015-April 2016. Annual tuition is $495 payable at once or in 9 payments of $55 via MC/Visa auto draft. The class can also be added on to dance class tuition of $180 annual fee or $20 added to monthly tuition. The class uniform consists of class biketard or class leotard and tights, acro shoes and performance tee. Acro meets each Monday, 5:00-5:30 or Wednesday 5:00-5:30.

Acro 2 is for students with intermediate - advanced skills and a greater range of flexibility. Acro 2 meets on Thursdays 4:45-5:45. The annual cost for the class is $540 or 9 payments of $60 paid via MC/Visa. Acro 2 may also be added to the dance tuition for $25 per month.

Aerial Class

Aerial Class builds strength, particularly upper body and core, and increases coordination. Students will use Aerial Silks and Trapeze as well as floor conditioning skills to develop the techniques need to climb and connect to the equipment. This is a really fun class where students will begin to see progress immediately. The commitment for Aerial Class is September 2015-April 2016. Annual tuition is $495 payable at once or in 9 payments of $55 via MC/Visa auto draft. The class can also be added on to dance class tuition of $180 annual fee or $20 added to monthly tuition. The class uniform consists of leggings or fitted capris and fitted top with bare feet. Aerial Class meets each Wednesday, 4:00-5:00. This class is for students in K5 and older. Aerial Class for adults meets on Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm.

ShowStars Competition Team

fees and requirements

ShowStars Competition Team is open for audition to any dancer, age 5 or older, who displays interest in competing. Placement in routines is based upon technical skill level, performance skills and previous experience. Student must be enrolled, with excellent attendance, in a technical ballet class at Stars In Motion as well as the Competition Technique Class. Additional classes are suggested but optional. ShowStars members must attend at least 3 of our Summer Camps, although all 4 as well as summer convention are suggested. Each member will be included in our Team Routine; the base fee, which includes choreography, instruction, rehearsals, coaching and the comp tech class, will be determined based upon the number of commitments. We do our best to keep costumes and other expenses as low as possible. We attend one convention and 3 contests. For fees and related expenses for additional competitive routines, please contact us.

Tuition Discounts and Maximums

fee schedule

See the chart for an overview of fees.

Enrollment in Performance Classes will require commitment to the class for the full season. Enrollment for Optional Classes are for the length of each session only.

We do not have a registration fee, recital fees or other hidden costs. Tickets to our performances are $12 each. Our costume fees will be posted int he October eNews.

Click to view our 2015-16 Registration Form. A hard copy is required on file to complete registration.

sibling discount

Tuition for Performance Classes will be discounted by $180 annually for immediate siblings. A 10% discount off additional sibling tuition will be taken for Optional Classes offered in sessions.

cash discount

Tuition will be discounted by 10% for full tuition paid in cash prior to the deadline. This applies to full annual tuition or full payment for all sessions in a season only. Must be paid in full on or before 09/01/15.

maximums

The maximum individual annual tuition is $1125. This discount is for an individual who takes performance classes that total up to or beyond $1125 for the entire season. The maximum for a family is $1575. This discount applies to immediate siblings/parents who take performance or adult classes that total up to or beyond $1575 for the entire season. The full season commitment is required to receive the individual or family maximum discounts.

Class Uniforms

how to order uniforms

We will begin to order dance class uniforms in July. You may order dance wear anytime; however, waiting until closer to the start of the season will give students the most wear for growth. We will send an email with ordering options and instructions as well as current pricing. Each class will have a specific color leotard and dance shoes required for each lesson. You will simply email us your order, let us know if you wish to use the card on file or stop by and pay cash for the items you need. If your dancer can still wear items from the previous season, and if those items match the uniform for the current level, you do not need to purchase again; however, everyone will need to purchase the Performance Tee for the current year.

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