Class Information
Lower School
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The Gathering: Pre-Ballet 1
Our Gathering is where our students will gather with their friends to worship, learn about Jesus, and experience the wonders of ballet!
Class Times:
Tuesday: 4:15-6:00pm
Details: 75 minute session - once a week. The Gathering includes: worship, bible lesson, group discussion and ballet training.
Annual Membership Fee + Performance Fee: $75.00 per student ($100.00 family max) due at time of registration.
Tuition: 8 payments (September-April) of $85/mo (costume deposit included in tuition)
Dress Code:
Pink leotard, black skirt, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun.
Also bring
Water bottle, bible and writing utensil. Optional: light snack
Performance: April 2024
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The Gathering: Beginner Ballet 1
The Gathering is a time for students to gather, learn about Jesus, make great friends and dive into the foundational training of ballet.
Class Times:
Tuesday: 5:00-7:00pm
Details: 2 hour session - once a week. The gathering includes: worship, bible lesson, group discussion and ballet training.
Annual Membership Fee + Performance Fee: $75.00 per student ($100.00 family max) due at the time of registration.
Tuition: 8 payments (September-April) of $85/mo (Includes costume deposit)
Dress Code:
Pink leotard, black skirt, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun.
Also bring
Water bottle, bible and writing utensil. Optional: light snack
Performance: April 2024
2023-2024 School Year
Applications open May 1st 2023
First Day of Classes: September 7th 2023
Studio Address: 2513 E. Clairemont Ave
Upper School
Youth Division - 10-18 year olds
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Level 1A is the beginning of our Youth Division. Students will be challenged to master the basic skills of dance technique while building habits to prepare them for our next level.
Students will be assigned their track via the Artistic Director’s discretion. Students may be asked to attend our placement class in order to identify their track for the year.
Annual Membership Fee: $75.00 per student ($100 family max) due at the time of registration.
The Gathering
The foundation of SOTA is The Gathering, a time to worship, dive into scripture, build solid like-minded friendships and dedicate time to technique training. All students in the Youth Division meet together for the Gathering.
Class Times
The Gathering:
Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
_____________________________________________Variation Classes: Choose 1 Variation) *You may choose more for additional cost- each additional variation is $20/month
Ballet
Monday: 4:00-4:45pm
Jazz
Monday: 4:50-5:35pm
Contemporary
Monday: 5:40-6:25pm
Hip-Hop
Monday: 6:30-7:15pm
Details
The Gathering Sample Schedule
Worship/Bible Lesson/Group Discussion
Ballet Technique
JLC Technique (Jazz/Lyrical/Contemporary)
Meet back together to close
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Variation classes are on separate days and will perform in spring performance
Tuition:
$100/mo for The Gathering & 1 Variation of your choice.
Dress Code
For Girls: Students must come in ALL black. Black shirt or leotard, black leggings, and dance shoes (either ballet, lyrical or jazz). There must not be low cut tops, stomachs showing, and no shorts! Jewelry must not be worn.
For Boys: All black athletic pants (NOT baggy but loosing fitting), and a form fitting black t-shirt (NOT baggy). Black socks or jazz shoes.
Hair for girls: Students in UPPER SCHOOL (10-18) must have their hair in a ponytail, or bun. You can use hairspray and bobby pins to keep it back.
Hair for boys: Well groomed. Doesn’t need to be anything specific, but must be neat.
Variations
All black, shoes for appropriate style. Hair neatly pulled back & out of face.
Ballet: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black ballet skirt OR black spandex shorts
Jazz/Contemporary: Same as The Gatherings
Hip-Hop: Loose attire. T-shirt, sweatpants, sneakers
Please also bring
Water bottle, bible, notebook, writing utensil. Encouraged but not mandatory: Thera band, and 2 yoga blocks.
Performance: April 2024
2023-2024 School Year
Applications open on May 1st 2023
First Day of Classes: September 7th 2023
Payments, Fees & FAQs
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$75.00 per student ($100.00 family max) | Paid at the time of registration
What this includes:
Processing applications & setting up students
SOTA Theme Tshirt (per student)
Performance Tshirt (per student)
Performance DVD
2 Tickets to the spring performance (per family)
Performance Photo Package
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Combine all variations you are registered for (how many dances collectively your student(s) are doing)
$50.00 for the 1st one, $25.00 for each after that.
Due by December 1st.
*This only applies to the Upper School. Lower School's costume deposit is built into monthly tuition.
This is a DEPOSIT, a final invoice will be sent after costumes have been ordered with final amount. Families are responsible to pay balances by April 1st. All credits are tickets & will be distributed after April 1st.
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Due on the 1st of each month. (Can be paid by semester*)
$85.00/mo | Lower School Students (3-9 year olds)
Includes costume deposit (for Spring Performance)
Weekly: The Gathering (Bible study/dance class)
$100.00/mo | Upper School Students (10-18 year olds)
Does not include costume deposit
Weekly: The Gathering (Bible study/technique)
Weekly: Variation of your choice (ballet, contemporary, jazz or hip-hop)
Family discount is 10% off each additional student
Your monthly tuition will be the same regardless of holidays or the number of weeks in a given month.
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The simple yet impactful gesture of a high five encapsulates the power of human connection and encouragement. It transcends language barriers, fostering an immediate sense of camaraderie and support. Each high five shared creates a tangible moment of positivity, boosting morale and igniting a shared enthusiasm.
This same essence lies at the heart of our fundraising program aptly named High 5 Stewardship Program. This initiative draws inspiration from the universal gesture, channeling its energy into the realm of philanthropy.
By encouraging individuals to donate the equivalent of a high five – a small, accessible contribution – the program leverages the collective strength of many to create a substantial impact.
The High 5 program serves as a reminder that even the smallest gestures can catalyze significant change, echoing the notion that together, we can achieve great things.
We must bring in a 3rd of our revenue in donations A culture shift must take place to embrace fundraising and donations. Our families are the direct beneficiaries of our ministry, who better to share the passion and needs of the company!
First Position is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that by law must raise a certain percent of our income in donations.
As part of our culture and SOTA program, each family participating in our School of the Arts program is part of our High 5 Stewardship Campaign.
Disclaimer: Students WILL NOT be asked to leave the program if for whatever reason donations aren’t at a certain amount. We only ask that each family commit to being a part of this program in the way they feel led to.
For more questions on this program, contact our Program Director at Admin@firstpositiondanceco.com
