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Upcoming Events!

• Master Jazz Classes by Tyler Matkowski, Friday, Oct 3rd, 4 pm Intermediate, 5-6:30 pm Advanced, just $20 per person, we are looking forward to having Tyler guest teach at our studio, he has impressive performing background and has taught master classes around the country. Check out his website at www.starstuddedproductions.com
• Sunday, September 21, 12:30-1:30 pm catch Dually Noted (John Kelley and Carol Hazel) at the Car Show-Holt Veterans Memorial Park, the duet will be playing "feel good" oldies for the eventli>
• Super Saturday-once a month Synergy will host fun activities at the studio and/or around town-next event will be announced here.

Registration Fees and Tuition

Annual Family Registration Fees


Pre- Registration $10 per family if postmarked or processed by June 30, 2008
Early Registration $15 per family if postmarked or processed by Aug. 17, 2008 before fall classes start
Regular Registration $20 per family if postmarked or processed anytime on or after Aug.18th, 2008

Monthly Tuition Rates


Regular Group Technique and Competition Classes (6 student minimum) $28 per month per class
Mini-Gotta Dance Rate-for students taking 4 or 5 group classes $100 per month per student
Gotta Dance Rate-for students taking unlimited group classes $120 per month per student
We Gotta Dance Rate-for families taking multiple group classes $200 per month cap per family
Solos, Duets, Trios, Quartets, Quintets (Intensives)-Off Peak Rates available any day & time during June & July, and anytime EXCEPT M-Th 4:30-8:15 Aug-May The following monthly rates would be divided by the number of dancers in the intensive and would be in addition to regular monthly tuition for group classes: $80 per month total (to be divided among number of participants) for 4 classes per month with instructor, once the routine is completed the schedule may be modified to an "every other week with instructor and every other week on their own" schedule which would cost $56 per month total (to be divided among number of participants) for a 4 practices a month (two with instructor, two without-younger dancers will need approved parental supervision)
Solos, Duets, Trios, Quartets, Quintets (Intensives)-Peak Rates-Aug-May, M-Th 4:30-8:15 pm The following monthly rates would be divided by the number of dancers in and intensive class and would be in addition to regular monthly tuition for group classes: $144 per month, available with instructor only.

FAQ's

1. How do I know if my son/daughter is ready for competition and what is involved?

Students that show a high aptitude and desire for dance and especially for performing on stage are usually good candidates for competition. If you are interested in learning more let us know and Carol Hazel, our director and Laura Buck, our Onsite Competition Manager will evaluate your student and see if he/she is at an appropriate age/level for one of our competition teams. Competition exposes students to dancers from all over the nation and inspires them to reach for higher levels. They also tend to excel faster as they learn a routine more extensively and with more attention to the finer details as there is more time and energy spent on polishing the routine. Students also get more performance experience as they perform the routine(s) for competitions, recitals and sometimes other events. When a group is asked to do their first competition there are no strict requirements, we want students to get their feet wet and see what competition is all about before really "going for it". Once students decide this is something they want to pursue, is they are 14 yrs or younger we do require them to take ballet at Synergy to develop their technique and it is highly recommended to take the corresponding technique class. When our company is asked to perform for various venues some of the competition groups are selected to perform depending on the appropriateness for the particular venue. There is a costume for each competition class as is the case for technique classes (at the older levels we try to recycle costumes and use some dancewear to minimize costs as dancers tend to take more classes). The entry fees for competition typically run approximately $35 per routine for each competition you enter. For competition the students do need to polish the dances to more perfection so it isn't easy and there is a lot of repetition but they start getting excited when they feel how well it is clicking because the routine starts taking on new life and the kids really start clicking together. They usually get excited at what they are able to accomplish from their attention to details.

How do I figure out what level my son/daughter should be at and how is placement determined?

The first tool for you is to go by the age guidelines on the class schedule. If the student is new to dance try to get into a class where he/she will be the oldest of the age range. Like a beginning 9 yr old should go into a 7-9 yr class instead of a 9-12 yr class.

Placement is difficult sometimes because students, of course, want to be in the most advanced classes and don't always understand the importance of building a strong foundation so they can fly. It is important that students are placed appropriately for a rewarding learning experience. We don't tend to water down levels in order to be popular because we realize once a student has worked hard enough to get to the higher levels he/she deserves to enjoy a class that is truly advanced and challenging and allowing students that aren't ready slows the pace as you can imagine. If you think about it, wouldn't we love to have all advanced classes? We place students out of care and concern for their growth. As the studio director I preferred that my own daughters not progress to the next level until they were truly prepared as I realize how important the foundation is and their ability to enjoy successes and challenges at each level.

Pre-School through 8 yrs: These classes usually do not have levels because they are grouped so closely by age. If a student really excels beyond his/her age group to the point where they are not challenged they are moved to the next age group but most students progress somewhat with their age at the younger levels.

9-12 yrs: You will see beginning, intermediate and intermediate/advanced levels at this age group because this is where students usually tend to pick Dance as a recreational expressive outlet or as an art form they seriously have a passion to pursue and want to excel through the levels at an accelerated pace. There is a lot of variance at this age group and we feel that it is beneficial for students to be in a group where they are not over their head (that is discouraging) and they are not so far beyond where they get bored.

13 yrs/up: You will notice that there are beginning, intermediate, intermediate/advanced and advanced levels.. We get new students that have found that this is something they want to pursue, they start out in beginning classes but tend to excel very fast if serious due to their maturity and mental capability to absorb more than a younger student. Then it ususally jumps to Intermediate/Advanced and Advanced because many of the students at this age have been dancing all their life or have picked it up a later age and got serious.

How do I know what types of classes to take?

Some students just want a creative and/or physical outlet and take one class of interest such as Hip Hop or Tap. This can be a great lifetime hobby. Most students, however, want to really learn how to be an accomplished dancer, and take several classes. When a student is exploring dance or has a strong interest in dance, I always recommend that they start with ballet, jazz, and tap and add lyrical, modern (when they are older) and gymnastics for a well rounded dance education. If they should get serious about dance this will make them versatile and give them employable skills for broadway, theatre and commercial work. Most kids enjoy the variety also. Hip hop is becoming more important to a dancers abilities also. If a students goal is to become a professional ballerina I would suggest taking multiple ballet classes and from several instructors. Whether a student is studying dance for recreation or with more serious goals towards a career in dance (performance, choreography, teaching) a well-rounded dance education will give them the foundation to be successful because dance teaches you alot of valuable life skills (confidence, discipline, teamwork, dedication) in addition to the physical attributes (strength, agility, flexibility, poise, coordination, rhythm).