A.B. Dance Inc.
185 Bullock Drive, Unit 15
Markham
905-472-7890      www.abdance.ca
 
VOTED BEST DANCE STUDIO IN MARKHAM 12 YEARS IN A ROW!
 
Registration 2011-2012
 
*Boys and Girls Ages 2+
*Recreational, Part-Time & Full Time Competitive Programs
*Six spacious air conditioned studios with sprung floors
*3 change rooms
*Annual Year End Recital
*Award Winning Competitive Team
*Outstanding faculty of teachers & choreographers
*Excellent Location
 
 
A.B. Dance is proud to offer professional training in a stimulating, friendly and fun atmosphere. At A.B. Dance Inc. we believe that all students, recreational and competitive, should receive the very best training from qualified instructors. 
A.B. Dance Inc. continues to offer the best dance instruction while building their students’   self-confidence and encouraging them to meet new friends and have fun.
We look forward to another exciting dance season!
 
Andrea and Ashley Barnes
Dance Directors
 
Classes offered in:
Mini Dance * Jazz * Street Jazz * Tap * Musical Theatre * Hip Hop * All Boys Hip Hop
Acrobatics (a combination of dance & gymnastics) * Cheerleading
Ballet (R.A.D. Syllabus) * Pointe * Lyrical
Stretch & Strength * Tumbling
 
If you have any questions regarding placement or appropriate classes for your child please call the studio or email ashley@abdance.ca
 
 
Registration Dates
Early Bird Registration: Wednesday May 18th 5:00-8:00
Wednesday June 8th 5:00-8:00pm
Wednesday July 6th 5:00-8:00pm
Wednesday August 17th, 24th & 31st 5:00-8:00pm
Wednesday September 7th 5:00-8:00pm
Saturday September 10th 1:00-4:00pm
Classes Begin Monday September 12th
Fee Schedule
Classes run from September to mid May. 
Fees are divided into two terms: *First term runs September to December
                                                    *Second Term runs January to May
*Prices are per child per 45minute class
 
Please see the chart below                                                                          

Number of classes            (per student)
Cost Per Term
(45 minute classes)
*price includes HST
1
$220
2
$430
3
$600
4
$735
5
$850
6
$965
7
$1075

 
      **BOYS ARE $200 PER CLASS PER TERM**
      **All 30 minute classes are $175 Per class per child
 
 Due At Registration
In order for your registration to be complete, and to be guaranteed a spot in the class(es) you have chosen, we require the following:
  • Completed registration form
  • 1st Term cheque post-dated for September 1st, 2011
  • 2nd Term cheque post-dated for January 1st , 2012
  • Costume cheque post-dated for November 1st 2012 ($120 per class, not including Hip Hop)
           
If you prefer to pay by cash, first term must be paid in full at the time of registration. We still require a post-dated cheque for second term (unless you pay for the dance year in full). Simply come into the office a few weeks before the deposit date, and we will gladly return your cheque in exchange for cash.   Please be sure to specify this at the time of registration.
 
Post-dated cheques are also accepted. Take the total amount and divide it by 9.***A $25 administrative fee will be charged each time changes are made to post-dated cheques.
Important Dates

Mon. September 12th 2011
Classes Begin
Sunday October 9th 2011
Monday October 10th 2011
Thanksgiving Sunday -Studio Closed
Thanksgiving Monday- Studio Closed
November 1st 2011
Recreational Costume cheques deposited
December 24th -January 9th  
Studio closed for Holidays
January 1st 2012
Second term cheques deposited
January 7th  2012
Happy New Year! Classes begin
Monday February 20th  
Family Day Studio Closed
March 12th -18h  2012
March Break- Studio closed
*classes resume Mon March 19th
Friday April 6th 2012
Good Friday - No classes
Sunday April 8th  2012
Easter Sunday – No classes
May 11th, 12th & 13th
A.B. Dance Inc. Annual Recital

Studio Information and Policies  
 
Studio Communication
All important information will be posted in the studio lobby and on the A.B. Dance website at
www.abdance.ca.   Monthly newsletters are distributed in class at the beginning of every month. 
Please read all newsletters carefully to ensure that you don’t miss any important dates or events.
 
Holidays
Holidays will generally follow the school schedule. All holiday dates will be posted on the website and in studio newsletters. Parents are invited to watch a Holiday Show during the last week of classes in December. Every class will perform a dance during their regular scheduled class time at the studio.
 
Bad Weather
In the event of bad weather, it is the responsibility of the parent to call the studio after 2:00pm for a recorded message regarding the cancellation of classes. The message will also be posted on the website in the “Latest News” section on the main page.
 
Used Shoes
If you would like to sell your used shoes or are interested in buying used shoes please see the bulletin board in the change room in Unit 15.
 
Year End Recital
It is not mandatory for dancers to take part in the year end recital in May. Please be sure to complete a Recital and Costume decline form at the time of registration, if you choose to not have your child take part in the recital.  
Recital tickets can be purchased at a price of $25 each, we will announce when ticket sales begin.
 
Refund Policy
There is a thirty-day refund policy for all classes in first term.
 
Returned Cheques
A $25 administrative fee will be added to any N.S.F. cheques.
 
Dance Wear required for classes
Recreational Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Lyrical and Acro: bodysuits, dance tops, dance pants, tights, capris and shorts (A.B. Dance wear will be available at registration)
Pre-Primary & Primary Ballet: pink bodysuit, pink ballet tights, chiffon skirt
R.A.D. Ballet classes: navy blue or black tank bodysuit with pink ballet tights
Mini Dance: Pink bodysuit, pink tights, and pink chiffon skirt
Competitive classes: all black dance wear
 
Clothing can be purchased through the office, or Kiddie Kobbler in Markville Mall.
Footwear
Mini Dance: Pink ballet shoes or pink gymnastic slippers
Pre-Primary & Primary:  Pink ballet shoes or pink gymnastic slippers
R.A.D. Ballet classes: Pink leather ballet shoes
Recreational Jazz ages 4-6: Black gymnastic slippers, or Capezio Gore Boot
Recreational Jazz 7+: Black CG 05 Capezio Gore Boot or Black Little Charlotte
Recreational Tap: Black Angelo Luzio or Leo Tap Shoes
Acro:  Barefoot
Hip Hop: Indoor running shoes (no outdoor sneaker allowed in the studio)
Jazz /Tap Combo: Black Angelo Luzio or Leo Tap shoe (tap shoes only required for this class)
Footwear can be purchased at Kiddie Kobbler.
Hair
Hair must be pulled back off the face in a secure ponytail.  
All Ballet students must come to class with their hair in a secure bun.
`All students are asked to arrive on time with proper dancewear and shoes. Dancers are asked to wait until a teacher is present before entering the studio. Please do not bring valuables to the studio, as we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.   We suggest you label your child’s dancewear, shoes and all other belongings.
There is no food permitted in the studios, snacks can be eaten in the lobby or change-rooms, REMEMBER that we are a PEANUT FREE environment.
 
Ballet Classes
All ballet classes are taught using the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus.   Dancers in Grades 1-6 who are interested in participating in the exam at the end of the year must take a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week. Although your child maybe enrolled in 2 Ballet classes this does not guarantee that your child will take part in the exam. Only children that are ready to take part in the RAD Exam will be invited to do so.
 
Pre-Primary ages 4-5   Primary ages 5-6 Grade 1 ages 7-9      Grade 2 ages 8-10                 Grade 3 ages 9-11 Grade 4 ages 11-13   Grade 5 ages 13-14 Grade 6,7,8 ages 14+
 
Teachers:
Andrea & Ashley Barnes, Mariano Abarca, Jorie Brown,
 Jenn Gerwlivch, Kevin Howe, Tara Beck, Jessica Campbell, Stephanie Skouros,
Alessia Prosperi, Kristy Redshaw,  Leanne Ryan, Lauren Tasker,
Bardette Thomas, Cynthia Helmer, Nicole Pollock and Joanna Gregory.
 
Exciting News From AB Dance : We are building a new dance facility for you!
 
Andrea and Ashley are very excited to announce that construction of the brand new AB DANCE facility is soon to commence. Excavation is scheduled to begin within the next few months, with completion of the building expected in early 2012.
 
The new 10,000 sq. ft. building will be located at 162 Bullock Drive in Markham, just two blocks east from our current facility. The new location was selected for a number of reasons, the most important being its proximity to the current facility, which eliminates additional driving time for parents. This site will also provide more than adequate parking, which will facilitate the safe and convenient drop off and pick up of students.
The interior design of the new facility will include six spacious temperature controlled dance studios, all with custom sprung floors, mirrors, barres, and state of the art sound systems. 
 
Also included will be multiple convenient change and bathroom facilities, a quiet separate homework space, and a large comfortable lounge area equipped with TV and WI-FI for the convenience of parents waiting for their children.
 
Please note that all of our summer camps will be held in our present facility. Regular classes commencing in September 2011 will be held in the present facility until the new facility is complete. 
 
We thank you the parents for your continued support. We look forward to serving you and your children even better in our new dance facility.