2020-2021 Handbook Updated October 2020 - Kailua Dance Academy
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2020-2021 Handbook Updated October 2020
Contents
2020-2021 KDA Calendar and Important Dates 2
Class Schedule: 2020-2021 3
KDA Performance Information 4
Dress Code 5
Studio Policies 6
12020-2021 KDA Calendar and Important Dates
Saturday August 8 Fall 1 Session starts
Friday October 9 Fall 1 Session ends
Saturday October 10 Fall 2 Session starts
Saturday October 31 Closed for Halloween
Monday Nov 23 - Sunday Nov 29 Closed for Thanksgiving
Saturday December 19 Fall 2 Session ends
Saturday December 20 KDA Holiday Fun Fair (pending)
Monday December 21 Winter Break starts
Friday January 8 Winter Break ends
Saturday January 9 Spring Session 1 starts
Friday March 12 Spring Session 1 ends
Saturday March 13 Spring Session 2 starts
Friday May 14 Spring Session 2 ends
Monday May 17 - Monday May 31 No classes held
Tuesday June 1 - Saturday June 12 Summer Workshops
Schedule and dates are subject to change. Communications regarding modifications to the
schedule will be made via email. Families are responsible for staying up to date with email
communications.
2Class Schedule: 2020-2021
Please note that schedule is subject to change
CLASS TIME TUITION PER SESSION
Keiki Ballet I (age 3-5) meets 1x per week $188
Tuesday 3:00-3:30
Wednesday 2:45-3:15
Saturday 9:00-9:30
Saturday 9:45-10:15
Keiki Ballet IA (age 4-5) meets 1x per week $188
Saturday 10:30-11:00
Keiki Ballet II (Grade K-1) meets 1x per week $198
Wednesday 3:30-4:15
Saturday 9:00-9:45
Saturday 10:00-10:45
Saturday 11:00-11:45
Ballet I (Grade 1+) meets 1x per week $228
Wednesday 4:30-5:30
Thursday 2:45-3:45
Saturday 12:00-1:00
Ballet IA meets 1x per week $228
Monday 3:00-4:00
Tuesday 3:45-4:45
Ballet II** meets 2x per week $356
Wed/Fri 4:00-5:00/4:00-5:00
Ballet IIA** meets 2x per week $446
Tues/Sat 5:00-6:00/11:15-12:45
Ballet III + Pointe I** meets 3x per week $554
Tues/Thurs/Sat 4:00-5:00/4:00-5:30/1:30-3:00
Ballet IIIA + Pointe II** meets 4x per week $676
Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri 4:00-6:00/5:00-6:15/5:30-6:15/5:00-6:15
Ballet IV + Pointe III** meets 4x per week $790
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Sat 4:00-6:00/5:00-6:15/4:00-6:00/1:00-3:00
Keiki Zoom Ballet (age 3-6) meets 1x per week $198
Sunday 9:00-9:45
Zoom Ballet I (age 7-9) meets 1x per week $228
Friday 2:45-3:45
Zoom Ballet II (age 10-12) meets 1x per week $228
Sunday 9:45-10:45
Zoom Ballet III (age 13+) meets 1x per week $228
Sunday 10:45-11:45
3KDA Performance Information and Policies
About the Show: An updated version of the classic tale, “A Swan Lake Story” will be filmed in the
main studio during the course of the 2020-2021 school year. Choreography will be taught in class,
and filming will take place during class time. Each class will be notified in advance of their day to
film. Final edits will be made at the end of the Spring II Session, and the final movie will be
available to view and download during the summer.
Participation Fee*: $60 Keiki Ballet I, Keiki Ballet IA, Keiki Ballet II
Dancers enrolled in Keiki Ballet will film one dance
$70 Ballet I, IA, II, IIA, III, IIIA, IV
Dancers enrolled in Ballet I, IA, II, IIA, III, IIIA, IV will film two dances
*Participation Fee covers the production and equipment costs, rental and cleaning of costumes, purchase of
a headpiece and cotton face mask (performers keep their headpiece and face masks)
Registration: All participants must be registered in order to participate in “A Swan Lake Story.”
Registration will begin in January, 2021. The link to view and download the final production will be
sent to the email address provided on the Performance Registration form. Those who registered
for the Spring 2020 performance have already had their registration applied for the 2021 show,
and do not need to submit a second registration unless otherwise specified.
Participation Fee: All participants must pay the Participation Fee in order to participate in “A Swan
Lake Story.” Those who registered and paid for the Spring 2020 performance have already had
their fees applied toward the Spring 2021 show, and do not need to submit a second payment
unless otherwise specified.
Costumes: KDA does not require students to purchase costumes, and therefore does not charge a
costume fee. Costume rental and cleaning costs are included in the Participation Fee. Costumes
are not to leave the studio. Performers may keep their headpiece and cotton face mask after
filming.
Makeup and Hair: Hair MUST be secured in a ballet bun for your dancer’s filming day. Makeup is
recommended (but not required) for students enrolled in Keiki Ballet. Light makeup in natural
colors is required for students enrolled in the Children’s Classical Ballet Program. Tutorials for
making a Ballet Bun and applying Stage Makeup are available on the KDA Performance Page.
Communications: Performance Information will be communicated via email. Parents are
responsible for reading their emails regularly and staying updated. Information is also available
online at the KDA performance page:
https://www.kailuadanceacademy.com/performance-information-3
Required Dress for Filming Day: Students MUST have clean, footed pink ballet tights and clean
canvas ballet shoes for the performance. Students may wear a tan or skin-colored camisole leotard
underneath their costumes (recommended). KDA highly recommends labeling all items with your
dancers’ name.
FIlming Day: Students will change into their costumes at KDA on their filming day, and no
costumes are to be taken home or leave the KDA premises. Parents/guardians are welcome to
help younger children with their costumes. When filming is complete, dancers are welcome to
keep their headpiece and face mask. It is recommended to keep both items readily available in
case we must do a second day of filming.
4Dress Code
ALL STUDENTS: All students should be neatly groomed and presentable. Clothing and
shoes should be clean, without large holes or runs. Adhering to KDA Dress Code helps
create an environment with minimal distractions, allowing all children to focus and
present their best work. For older students, adherence to KDA Dress Code allows
teachers to best view placement and alignment of the back, hips, knees, and ankles.
DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS*
Keiki Ballet I and II: Any solid color leotard (no prints), pink tights, canvas or leather ballet
shoes, hair secured back (ponytail, bun, or braid), ballet skirt optional. No jewelry (stud
earrings OK).
Ballet I, IA, II, and IIA: Any solid color leotard (no prints), pink tights, canvas or leather
ballet shoes, hair secured in a ballet bun, solid color ballet skirt optional. No jewelry (stud
or small earrings OK).
Ballet III, IIIA, IV, and IVA: Any solid color leotard (no prints), pink tights, canvas ballet
shoes, hair secured in a ballet bun. No jewelry (small earrings OK).
Modern, Contemporary, Jazz: Any solid color leotard; dance pants, leggings, or tights;
bare feet for Modern and Contemporary (bringing socks recommended), jazz shoes for
KDA DanceCo
DRESS CODE FOR BOYS*
Keiki Ballet I and II, Ballet I and IA: Any solid color T-shirt (no prints or pictures), solid
black or dark color athletic pants or shorts (no prints), canvas or leather ballet shoes. No
jeans or baggy clothes.
Ballet II, IIA, III, IIIA, IV, and IVA: Solid black boys’ tights, dance belt, fitted white T-shirt,
white socks, canvas or leather ballet shoes.
Modern, Contemporary, Jazz: Any solid color T-shirt (no prints or pictures), solid color athletic
or dance pants (no prints), bare feet for Modern and Contemporary (bringing socks
recommended), jazz shoes for KDA DanceCo
*Students are welcome to dress in the manner of the gender they identify with, in adherence with KDA Dress Code
5Studio Policies
TUITION, FEES, AND DISCOUNTS
❖ TUITION
➢ Tuition is a flat rate and is non-adjustable and non-negotiable.
➢ Tuition is due at the first class of the session, and may be paid online or in the studio.
➢ Tuition pays for a child’s place in class for the entire session. Late tuition may result in being
moved to the waitlist. Refusing to pay tuition may result in dismissal from the school.
➢ Tuition is not refundable after the first class.
➢ Individual classes are not for sale in the Children’s Ballet Program. The session is a set of classes,
with each class building on knowledge gained in the previous lesson.
➢ KDA accepts cash, personal check, or most major credit cards.
❖ FEES
➢ A $20 non-refundable New Student Registration Fee is due at the first class for all new students.
➢ Participation fees may be charged for Performances, Workshops, or Special Events as applicable
during the course of the session.
➢ All students taking a Trial Class must pay a $25 participation fee, which is credited toward their
account should they sign up for the session.
❖ DISCOUNTS
➢ Bulk Purchase Discount: Tuition purchases of $1000 or more qualify for a 10% discount, and
tuition purchases of $2000 or more qualify for a 15% discount.
➢ Discounts on qualifying purchases are automatically applied at checkout when making tuition
purchases online
➢ To qualify for Bulk Purchase Discount, tuition must be purchased and paid for in a single
transaction (e.g tuition purchases for siblings or tuition purchases for multiple sessions). Multiple
families making a single transaction do NOT qualify for this discount.
DRESS CODE
❖ DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS
➢ KEIKI BALLET I/KEIKI BALLET II: Pink footed ballet tights, ballet shoes, solid color leotard, hair
secured back, optional ballet skirt, no jewelry (stud earrings OK)
➢ BALLET I, IA, II, IIA: Pink footed ballet tights, ballet shoes, solid color leotard, hair in a ballet bun,
optional ballet skirt, no jewelry (stud earrings OK)
➢ Ballet III, IIIA: Pink footed ballet tights, ballet shoes, solid color leotard, hair in a ballet bun, no
jewelry (stud earrings OK)
❖ DRESS CODE FOR BOYS
➢ KEIKI BALLET I, KEIKI BALLET II, BALLET I, IA: Dark, solid colored athletic pants or shorts, light
solid colored fitted T-shirt, ballet shoes, long hair secured back
➢ Ballet II, IIA, III, IIIA: Black boys ballet tights, dance belt, white fitted T-shirt, ballet shoes, white
socks, long hair secured back
STUDIO CONDUCT
❖ STUDENT CONDUCT
➢ Please come on time and prepared for class. Phones and other electronics should be turned off or
set to silent. Only water is allowed on the dance floor; no food or non-water beverages.
❖ PARENT CONDUCT
➢ Please allow your child to participate with minimal interruption. Phone conversations and loud
electronics should stay outside the studio. Please supervise young children in the waiting area, and
understand that KDA is not responsible for children dropped off early or picked up late. Only
water is allowed on the dance floor; no food or non-water beverages. Please treat the KDA studio,
staff, and volunteers with respect.
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MISSED CLASSES
❖ MAKEUP CLASSES
➢ Students are allowed ONE makeup class per session, and class must be made up within one week
of the missed class and within the session. Students in Keiki Ballet I - Ballet I must take their
makeup class in their level, and students in Ballet IA-Ballet IV may take their makeup class in either
the level directly above or directly below. Makeup classes must be scheduled and confirmed prior
to the class. No exceptions will be made.
❖ CANCELLED CLASSES
➢ In the event of illness or emergency, Kailua Dance Academy reserves the right to cancel or
postpone any class. Makeup classes for the missed class(es) may be scheduled or offered as
necessary.
➢ In the event of natural disaster or national emergency (e.g. hurricane or flash flood), Kailua Dance
Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any class as advised by the State of Hawaii.
Please check your email for communications regarding closure of the studio during times of
natural disaster, or call the studio at 808-888-9369. Makeup classes for the missed class(es) may be
scheduled or offered as necessary. Tuition policies will remain in effect unless otherwise specified.
❖ HOLIDAYS
➢ Kailua Dance Academy will remain open for most minor holidays, and closure for major holidays
will be posted on the schedule for the session. Please note that KDA does not offer makeup
classes for these days unless otherwise specified.
PERFORMANCES
❖ PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
➢ Kailua Dance Academy acknowledges the importance of performing as an essential part of dance
education. Performance opportunities will be available throughout the year, although not every
session will guarantee a performance.
❖ COSTUME FEES AND POLICIES
➢ PERFORMANCE FEE: The performance fee helps to cover the cost of the venue, the rental and
cleaning of a performer’s costume, the purchase or construction of a headpiece, and other
necessaries specific to the performance. The performance fee may vary depending on the venue
and nature of the performance.
➢ COSTUMES: KDA does NOT require performers to purchase and keep their costumes. A $50 fee
will be charged for lost or soiled costumes. Performers are allowed to keep their headpieces used
in the performance unless otherwise specified.
➢ PERFORMANCES HELD ON CLASS DAYS: In the event that a dress rehearsal or performance is
held during the time of a regularly scheduled class, no makeup classes will be offered unless
otherwise specified. Performance is a valuable and necessary component of a dance education
and is unable to be replicated inside a classroom.
Kailua Dance Academy is not liable for injury or illness acquired at any time while on the KDA premises.
Kailua Dance Academy reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who violates KDA’s Studio Policies.
Please note the following amendment to KDA’s Makeup Class Policy for the Fall 2 2020 Session:
For the health and safety of KDA’s students, teachers, and their families, there will be no in-studio makeup classes
during the Fall 2 Session. Students are welcome to attend KDA’s Zoom Classes to make up any missed studio
classes. Please email info@kailuadanceacademy.com for the link to that week’s Zoom class at least 24 hours prior to
the start of the requested class. Zoom class times are listed on the KDA Fall 2 Schedule. There is no limit on makeup
classes for the Fall 2 Session.
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