Dance Dreams began in 1977 in the garage of Glenna's family home taking over her Mother's studio upon her parents divorce her senior year in high school. She attended U.N.C. at Charlotte while teaching in the evenings and Saturdays at the studio, then known as Griffith School of Dance. Glenna graduated with a degree in dance education K-12 holding a Bachelor of Creative Arts Degree. Her studio moved from Glenn Ave, to Cannon Village and finally her dream came true! With the help of her husband, Alan Wilson, she built her own studio where she is currently located today on Brookdale Street in Kannapolis. Glenna's love for theater is apparent in her yearly productions and her special talent with the younger students was recognized nationally by Showstopper, the nations largest talent competition. She currently teaches with their workshops as they travel nationally in the fall and maintains her position as director and full time instructor at Dance Dreams. Glenna will also be teaching alongside the director of Showstopper, Debbie Roberts, in the fall with their business seminars. This is Glennas 31st year of inspiring students of all ages.
Studio Information and Policies
Practice Wear
- Practice wear is mandatory for all classes.
- All students hair must be tied back and secured for class.
- Leotard and tights (any color).
- Shoe styles, colors and costs vary by class. Specifics will be given at registration.
- Tennis shoes (any color) for Mousercise.
- Shoes and practice wear can be obtained at the Dancers Loft located conveniently inside our studio.(Opt.)
- Dance Dreams sweat shirt for Christmas Parade participants on float. Inexpensive rental costuming for parade marchers. (Opt.)
Registration Fee
A $25.00 fee for one child ($5.00 each additional child) is required with a registration form to reserve class space.
Tuition
Tuition will remain the same whether it is a long (5-week) or short (3-week) month and regardless of student absences. Please put your assigned Student or Family ID# in the memo space of your check or on an envelope with cash to properly apply your payment. It is payable a month in advance, due on the 1st lesson of each month. Tuition is a yearly contract but is broken down for your convenience into monthly payments. (Example: A student taking a 1 hour class is $528.00 per year or $48.00 per month.) A $10.00 late fee will be added for payments not made by the 15th of each month. There is no billing statement mailed, only late reminder statements will be sent when an account becomes past due. If a month's fee is not paid, your child cannot return to class until your account is brought current. We reserve the right to withhold a costume or participation in our recital until an account is current.
Returned Checks
There will be a $25.00 returned check fee for all returned checks. Cash only accepted at this point for payment.
Insurance
Dance Dreams does not carry medical insurance for its students. It is required that all dance students be covered by their own family insurance policies and if injury occurs it is understood that the students own policy is your only source of reimbursement.
Inclement Weather
The studio will not necessarily close for snow days, regardless if area schools are closed, since many times roads are safe and clear by 3:00 pm. If in doubt, call the studio for a recording or check your email for whether class will be held or not. Make up classes will be done on another day to be announced.
Holidays
Holiday dates will be posted on our web site and on the entrance door. An email or note will also be given to your child prior to a holiday period.
Attendance
Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class, and the studio cannot jeopardize its responsibilities to the rest of the class for one student. Please make every effort to have your child to class on time. Repetitive tardiness may result in your child not participating in the show regardless of your costume purchase. It is also important that you pick up your child on time. Repetitive lateness will result in a warning and a babysitting charge.
Class Observation
Parents observation days will be the fourth lesson of every month. Observing classes at other times is not permissible.
Fund Raising Optional fund raisers will be offered throughout the year to apply to costuming first and to tuition thereafter.
Recital
Our recital will be held usually the 2nd weekend in June at South Rowan High School. Please reserve Saturday morning/afternoon for dress rehearsal and Sunday afternoon for our show. If you do not wish to participate in the show for some reason, you must notify Glenna by the time costumes are ordered in November.
Costume and Recital Fees
Costumes may vary in cost but each is approximately $55.00 -$65.00.A costume deposit of $50 is collected in November from those taking a 45 minute to 1 hr. class. A $75 deposit is collected for a 1 to 2 hr.. class. Competition teams pay a full deposit of $260 (PIF) by November. A deposit is required to order your costumes. NO DEPOSIT- NO COSTUME!! Please let me know if you are unable to be in the show.(See Recital) A Recital Fee of $35($40 family rate) is due in May. This helps cover the cost of auditorium rental($2000), Lighting props, stage crew, programs, trophies, etc. That goes into making a terrific performance. Attendance is free.
Awards
Awards will be given for perfect attendance, most improved and for years of dance(can be transferred from another studio). Years honored are 3,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 and Senior year (*Sr. Must have at least 3 yrs dance)
Our Web Site
You can visit us at www.DanceDreamsStudio.com for important updates and our photo gallery for fun pictures from parties and competitions. Your privacy is respected. Please comment with a X on your REGISTRATION FORM ONLY the following:
____ I do not want my childs photo on the web.
____ Please use their photo but no name.(Not usually printed anyway.)
____ Please feel free to use my childs photo and first name only.
Facility
Dance Dreams is located less than 3 minutes from Cannon Village in a convienent, yet remote, area in Kannapolis on Brookdale Street near the Fire Dept. and Skateland USA. Dance Dreams provides a 4600 sq. ft. facility that was built in 1997 and has 2 large studio dance rooms. Each room provides a space that measures 30x40 with unlimited ceiling space and an injury prevention dance floor. Our lobby is spacious and provides a space for parents who need to stay for various reasons. The kitchen area provides a space for kids to do their homework or grab a snack and drink. We also have a tanning facility, if you choose to tan while you wait for a minimal fee, if your child is registered with us. The Dancer's Loft is available for your convienence for all your dancewear needs and includes all dance shoes, leotards, tights and accessories.The Dancer's Loft, located on the premises, accepts Mastercard and Visa.A discounted price is available to all those registered at Dance Dreams providing quality merchandise at prices you can afford (compared to Lebo's). Dance Dreams does not accept a charge for monthly payments, only cash and check.
Please feel free to discuss any problems with me. We are always interested in improving our dance program!
After reading this thoroughly, please sign your registration form to acknowledge your understanding of our policies. Thank you for your support of Dance Dreams and all its staff. |
