Before You Enroll Your Child in Dance School

    BOW Parent & Student Handbook

How To Enroll?……..

1. Register for classes on line using the following enrollment link: 

https://www.thestudiodirector.com/balletonwheels/register.jsp

OR

2. Print out and fax the enrollment application to: 901.278.0171;

Include credit card information for processing registration fees to secure class space.

OR

3. Mail both your enrollment application and registration fees to: Ballet On Wheels Dance School

 Acceptable forms of payment include: check, cashier’s check, money order.

Make payable to: Ballet On Wheels

After registering for classes, please pay online registration fees to confirm class enrollment

Click the appropriate buttons below for online registration payments.

* Classes will be confirmed after registration fees have been received.

 For your convenience, Ballet On Wheels Dance School offers a direct debit pay option for monthly tuition at a slightly lower rate.

Note: (Costumes fee charges will be added immediately to all accounts upon registration. This fee is due on or before the end of the semester)

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Additional enrollment questions: Call 901.870.4348

Forms and Other Information

Online Enrollment*

*To confirm your enrollment, registration fess must be paid and enrollment application submitted prior to the first class. 

Quick Enrollment Guide   

2011-2012 School Calendar

ATTIRE

(click the dancer below for the dance attire)

Marketing Release and Indemnity Waiver

Schedule of Classes

2011 - 2012

Monday

5:40 pm -  6:25 pm

Monday

6:30 pm -  8:00 pm

Monday

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Creative Movement United

(Ages 4-6)

Intermediate Ballet & Character

(At least 4 - 5 years previous Ballet experience)

Ballet Technique II

Tuesday

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm     

Tuesday

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm     

Ballet Technique III / Intermediate Ballet

(Ages 11 & up with at least 3 years previous exp.)

 Pointe

 (Must have permission from the Director)

Thursday

5:45 pm - 7:15 pm

 Thursday

7:30 pm - 8:30 p.m.

Ballet Technique / Pointe Combo Class 

(Currently enrolled in Ballet Technique I or higher class; Ages 11 & up with previous dance experience) 

  Contemporary / Improvisation Dance

         (Ages 10 & up with previous dance exp.) 

Saturday

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Saturday

11:05 am - 11:50 am

 Ballet Technique I

(Ages 8 & Up / Supplement to other upper level classes)

Creative Movement I

(Ages 3-4 only)

Saturday  (Class #2)

10:15 am - 11:05 am

Saturday  (Class #2)

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Creative Movement II

(Ages 5-6 only)

Ballet Appreciation

 (Ages 6 - 8 only)

2012

Summer Intensive Classes

Class Levels & Descriptions

 ~Creative Movement Dance Series~

Creative Movement I & II - Designed to introduce young dancers to creative expression, movement with dance props, games and the introduction of basic ballet positions and stretching. Focus is placed on music identification, locomotor skill development and rhythm. Children that attend this class LOVE it! It helps prepare them for more structured classes in the future. Get ready for dance FUN!

Pre-requisite: Ages 3-6, CM I no prior training required; Pre-requisite: CM I for CM II, in most cases

Ballet Appreciation - Full hour based curriculum designed to introduce dancers to fundamental ballet positions, basic dance terminology and strengthening exercises. Focus is placed on barre introduction, music sensitivity, rhythm, discipline and repetitious movement. We believe that ballet provides the basic foundations for all dance genres, as well as for gymnastics, pom-pom and cheerleading.

New students must be 6 years old by November 15 to enroll.*Students may remain in this class for up to 2 yrs based on maturity, focus and development.

Pre-requisite: CM II and/or age 7 only

Ballet Technique I - Designed to focus on body alignment and technical strength required for barre and center combinations. Focus is placed on dance terminology, rhythm, and repetitious movement. Two classes per week suggested in this dance category.

Pre-requisite: Ages 8 and up, previous dance training required.

Ballet Technique II - For older students, this class is designed to continue focus on body alignment, flexibility and technical strength required for more complex combinations, terminology and overall movement quality needed for dance performances.

Pre-requisite: At least 2 years Pre-   Ballet or approval from the Director.

Intermediate Ballet & Pointe - Designed to fine-tune ballet technique and individual artistic expression in a challenging dance class environment.  Emphasis is also placed on pointe work, advanced level combinations, and technique enhancement. This class is taken in conjunction with at least 3 other ballet classes.

Pre-requisite: Approval from the Director only.  

Contemporary / Improv - An excellent class for dancers ages 10+ designed to focus on introducing contemporary and theatrical dance by using abstract movement,  theme imagery, and creative fluid technique for the entire body and soul. Get moving!!

Pre-requisite: Ages 10 & above, at least 1 year previous dance experience required

Hilary Posey

Danielle Pierce

Ashley Evans

Taletha Campbell

Stephanie Hill

Financial Aid Assistance

 Financial assistance for eligible students are available on a case by case scenario each year.  Please call the studio for additional information.

TUITION RATES & 

  METHODS OF TUITION PAYMENT

2011-2012

*Multiple dance classes of 2 or more are $110 per month (Pre Ballet II levels and above only) with each additional class added at  $32 per month.

Listed below are the tuition payment options with Ballet On Wheels Dance School.

Option A:

Preferred Payment Method of BOW

Automatic Payment

Parents can register to have payments automatically withdrawn on the 1st of each month by either

checking or credit card.  (Late fees will not apply using this method)

Option B:

Monthly Statement/Tuition

Parents will have a monthly statement e-mailed to them on the 25th of the month that will be due on the 1st of the following month.  There is a $3.50 installment fee added to regular  tuition rates for this method.

Option C:

Pre-Pay

Parents may choose to pay for the entire year at the time of enrollment.  Parents choosing this option will receive a 5% discount.

Tuition & Costume Late Fees: $25.00

Merit Audition Scholarship Application

Dance On Wheels is the satellite program to Ballet On Wheels, Theatre of Dance ballet school and dance company.

Dance On Wheels, partners with various Memphis City Schools and other community based organizations offering after school dance programs throughout the year. Dance on Wheels is a cost efficient program that brings dance to your community or school.  At a minimum, classes are held once a week.  The Program offers flexible day or after school dance hours during the school year, Monday- Friday.  Please call for classes customized to fit  your needs or to request Dance on Wheels at your school or community organization!

If you are interested in finding out more about the Dance On Wheels program or the satellite locations we are currently participating in, please contact the school office at 901-870-4348.