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“To sing well and to dance well is to be well educated.” (Plato)
Akron ShoBiz Kidz
The Sharon Rae Dance School is home of this non-profit organization dedicated to educate young people about the American Musical Theatre. The group consists of elementary, middle, and high school students from Akron and surrounding communities. The group performs plays, dance programs, and incorporates singing, dancing, & acting into their showes. The groupis very dedicated to community service and provides entertainment throughout the year.
About The Sharon Rae Dancers
In addition to performing annually at E J Thomas Performing Arts Hall, our students have danced professionally for Kings Island, Six Flags, Cleveland Cavalier, and Thunderbolt dance lines. Some have professional careers, or have gone on to teaching dance as a career. The dancers were included in the nationally televised Citrus Bowl and Ameriflora ‘92, as well as performing with Bob McGrath of Sesame Street, and Walt DisneyWorld in Orlando twice. They have won numerous local and national competitions including National Grand Champions, Regional Grand Champions, and Mr. Dance of Ohio. The dancers have also performed at the Ohio State Fair, Hall of Fame, All American Soap Box Derby, Rally For The Arts, The Arts Expo, Ohio Mart, Ohio Swiss Festival, and First Night Akron. The dancers also traveled to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall. From that performance, they were invited to perform at the Olympics in Sydney.
The Sharon Rae Dance School provides a fun, positive, personal learning environment for young students which instills self-discipline while developing coordination, social skills and strong self-esteem, as well as proper dance & drama techniques. Our programs are structured for children to develop socially, mentally, and physically.
Our Staff includes K-12 Ohio Certified school teachers as well as dance educators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do classes start and how long do they go?
A: Classes begin the week of August 25th. Dance season runs like the school year, September through mid-June.
Q: Can I go into the dance room with my child?
A: All students should be able to walk into the dance room with their teacher. We have a comfortable waiting room for parents. We do not allow street shoes in our dance rooms.
Q: How do I get to watch my child’s class?
A: All viewing is done through our state of the art closed circuit televisions. We have a calendar of dates for each studio.
Q: Is there a registration fee to register for dance classes?
A: Yes. The registration fee is $15 per family.
Q: What kind of shoes does my child need?
A: Depends on the class. Please see Class Requirements on our website. All children must wear the same color and style of dance shoes.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: Yes. All girls ages 5 and up are required to wear black leotards or black biketard, toast tights, and proper dance shoes. Boys must wear black dance pants or black bike shorts, plain white T-shirt, and proper dance shoes. Tiny tots and 2/2’s may wear any color leotard & tights and the proper dance shoes.
Q: When is tuition due?
A: The first month’s tuition must be paid at the time of registration in order to secure a spot in a particular class. All students will receive a payment book. Your tuition is due the 15th of the month in advance. Tuition not paid before the 1st day of the month will be subject to an $8.00 late fee per month.
Q: If my child misses a class is there a make up class?
A: There are no make-up classes for missed lessons unless the instructor feels it is necessary. You will be notified if your child should need a make-up class.
Q: Can I withdraw my child from dance classes.
A: Any student withdrawing must give a two-week WRITTEN notice prior to withdrawing from classes to avoid payment due status. A withdrawal form can be obtained from the front desk staff.
Q: When and where is the year end production?
A: The year end production for 2009 is Friday, June 12th at E.J. Thomas Hall.
Q: Does my child have to participate in the year end show?
A: All children are encouraged to participate, but it is not mandatory.
Q: What is the fundraiser for and how do I participate?
A: We allow all students to participate in a fundraiser. Information is given out in mid-September. All funds raised go into your recital account and can be used for costumes and tickets to the show.
Q: What are the costs involved in being in the year end production?
A: Any student performing in the show must have a costume. Any one attending the performance must have a ticket.
Q: How much do costumes cost?
A; On average a costume package costs about $70. Each costume package includes tights, all accessories such as shoe bows and headpieces. The package also includes a show t-shirt and music cd for home practice.
Q: How much are tickets for the show?
A: Tickets for the show last year were $18.75. It is not expected that the price increase, if any, would be more than $1 per ticket.
Q: My child is in the tiny tots program. Will they have more than one costume?
A: Yes. Children in the tiny tots program will have 2 costumes. They are in the 1st half and the 2nd half of the show.
Q: My child is in the 2/2 program. Will they be in the show?
A: Yes. However, they only stay for the first half.
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