Registration Packet Season VII September 2021 - June 2022 Creative Director: Mrs. Sondra Willis Cuffie

Registration Packet
            Season VII
    September 2021 – June 2022
Creative Director: Mrs. Sondra Willis Cuffie

ABOUT WMSD
Wonderfully Made School of Dance was established February 27th, 2016. WMSD has acquired
its name from Psalm 139:14 which says,"...I will praise thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully
made..." WMSD dances only to Christian, gospel, and inspirational based music.

Sondra Willis Cuffie is a native of Kenner, Louisiana. Sondra has been dancing since the age of
five. Sondra attended Cross Roads Dance Academy of Praise for 21 years where Mrs. Brandy
Monnerjahn is the Creative Director. Sondra is technically trained in most genres of dance:
ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, liturgical, pointe, and more.

At the age of ten, Sondra joined the liturgical dance team at Liberty in Christ Christian Church,
and continues to serve in that capacity. Apostle Tony & Prophetess Ina Westley are the Senior
Pastors. Sondra received Jesus Christ at a young age. Sondra danced all of her life, even before
her 21 formal years at Cross Roads Dance Academy.

Creative Director Sondra Willis Cuffie doesn't just enjoy teaching Wonderfully Made students,
she wears many other hats. Mrs. Cuffie is an financial auditor, graduate of Xavier University of
Louisiana, serves at her church within the Young Adults Ministry, and also serves as the Dance
Ministry Leader of the Liberty in Christ Praise Dancers at her church. On December 9 th, 2018
Sondra married Mr. Derrick Cuffie and became Mrs. Sondra Willis Cuffie.

"I know that the Lord has called me and anointed me to dance," says Sondra. "Relationships will
not just be built between the dancers and I, but they get the opportunity to learn who Jesus is
at Wonderfully Made."

Wonderfully Made School of Dance brought grace and poise for their sold-out First Annual
Dance Recital, July 2016. Wonderfully Made School of Dance also received a Certificate of
Recognition from Mayor Mitchell Landrieu and the City of New Orleans for their first annual
recital: "For Such A Time As This".

FEES
                                       REGISTRATION FEE:
               New Students                                       Returning Students
         $40 (Non-Refundable Fee)                              $30 (Non-Refundable Fee)
              Sibling Discount                                      Sibling Discount
         $35 for each new student                            $25 for each returning student

   •   New Students are defined as students who did not complete the previous season
   •   Returning Students are defined as students who completed the previous season
Monthly Tuition
$50 for Core Classes
Sibling Discount: $35 for each additional sibling
   •   Core Classes are held on Fridays and Saturdays (ballet, tap, etc.)
WM Hip Hop Crew
$20 Registration Fee
$10 if already a part of WMSD Core Classes

WM Hip Hop Crew Tuition
$25 Monthly
$15 for (each additional sibling)

WM Ladies Tap
$10 Registration Fee
$20 Monthly Tuition

Pointe Program
Placement Only
$10 Registration Fee
$20 Monthly Tuition

Tuition/Late Fees
Tuition is Due on the 1st of each month. There is a $10 late fee assessed for accounts not paid
by the 15th of the month. Accounts past due by the end of the month, will result in suspension
of class attendance until payment is rendered.

Recital Fee
The non-refundable Recital Fee of $110 per child is due beginning 1st Quarter 2022 (firm date
to be given when season begins). This fee covers the cost involved in the production, including
the theatre rental of the facility for rehearsal and recital, security, props, & WMSD’s staff. This
fee also covers certificates, two recital tickets, etc. Additionally, dancers will end Season 7 with
an awards ceremony celebrating their accomplishments of the season.

Recital Late Fees
There will be a $30 late fee assessed for students already enrolled who do not pay the recital
fee by the deadline.

Costume Fee
The non-refundable Costume Fee is due beginning 1st Quarter 2022 (firm date to be given
when season begins). There will be a $20 late fee assessed for those who do not pay the
costume fee by the deadline. There will be NO REFUNDS for costume fees if a student drops.
The costume fee must be paid in full by the deadline in order to participate in the recital.

Payment of recital fee DOES NOT guarantee your spot in the recital. Tuition fees, late
payment fees, etc. must be up to date and paid before the recital. It’s imperative that tuition
is paid on time. Students WILL NOT be able to participate in class if tuition has not been paid
by the end of the applicable month.

Wonderfully Made accepts the following methods of payment:
   •   Cash
   •   Checks
   •   Card (via Square payment - $2 service charge)
   •   Square Invoices (sent via email - $2 service charge)
   •   Online ($2 service charge)
       There will be a $35 NSF charge for all returned checks
NOTE: Tuition is NOT based on the number of classes that are attended and/or held throughout
the month. Tuition is a flat rate that is assessed and charged monthly. Tuition is NOT prorated!

CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes will begin September 10th, 2021. Please be mindful that Class Placement is not only
contingent on the age of the student, but also their current skill level. Returning students, you
will receive a Season VII Student Roster that displays the placement of the student for the
upcoming season. This class schedule is subject to change based on the level of participants
that we receive next season.

Core Classes - Fridays
Teens/Tweens Level 2 (by placement only) (Ballet, Jazz, Tap)
(Ages 11 – 15)
Fridays, 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Pointe (by placement only)
(Ages 11 and up)
Fridays, 6:00pm to 6:30pm

Wonderfully Made Ladies Level 2 (by placement only) (Ballet, Jazz, Modern)
(Ages 16 & up)
Fridays, 6:30pm to 7:30pm

WMSD Ladies Tap
(Ages 16 & up)
Fridays, 7:30pm to 8:00pm

Wonderfully Made Ladies Level 1 (Ballet, Jazz, Modern)
(Ages 16 & up)
Fridays, 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Core Classes – Saturdays
Wonderfully Made Teens/Tweens Level 1
(Ages 11 to 15)
Saturdays, 9:00am to 10:00am

Wonderfully Made Juniors (Ballet, Tap, Basic Jazz)
(Ages 8 – 10)
Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:00am

Wonderfully Made Babies II (Ballet, Tap, and Tumbling)
(Ages 3 - 5)
Saturdays, 11:00am to 12:00pm

Wonderfully Made Babies I/Tiny Tots (Ballet, Tap, and Tumbling)
(Ages 2 – 4)
Saturdays, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Wonderfully Made Girls (Ballet, Tap, Tumbling)
(Ages 5 – 7)
Dancers the age of 5 are placement only within this class.
Saturdays, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Specialty Classes
WMSD Hip Hop Crew
(Ages 7 and up)
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6:00pm to 7:00pm (Begins in January 2022)

DANCER’S ATTIRE
Wonderfully Made Babies/Tiny Tots
   •    Black Leotard, Black or Tan Stockings, Any Color Dance Skirt
Wonderfully Made Girls, Juniors, Teens, and Ladies
   •    Black Leotard, Black or Tan Stockings, Skirt (Black, Pink, White Skirt or Black Jazz Pants)
Shoes
   •    Ballet – leather type, any color
   •    Tap Shoes – Black
   •    Jazz Shoes – Black (only needed for Ladies, Teens/Tweens, and Juniors Classes)
Note: Black Jazz Pants are also permitted. The dance attire will be STRICTLY enforced. It is
imperative that dancers attend classes with the appropriate attire. Failure to attend class in the
set forth attire will result in non-participation after three “grace” periods in the incorrect attire.
Where to Purchase?
Dancewear can be purchased:

NEW: WMSD STORE! WMSD is selling black dance attire for their students! We offer leotards,
stockings, skirts and more! Come and see what we have to offer when you register your dancer.

If we are out of stock, you can still purchase the items needed below. WMSD is not currently
offering the purchases of dance shoes.
   •    Wal-Mart
   •    Target
   •    Humbug’s – mention WMSD for a 15% discount
   •    Academy
   •    Carmel’s Dance Wear

WE ALSO HAVE WMSD T-SHIRTS FOR SALE AT THE STUDIO. ALL STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE
THE WHITE T-SHIRT FOR SPRING RECITAL 2022.
SEE, MRS. GLORIA FOR T-SHIRT COST.
Donate
Parents may donate any new or gently used dance bags, attire, and dance shoes that have
gotten too small for students, to the studio. These items will be available for students that may
need them.

LOGISTICS OF STUDIO
Parents’ Room
Parents and Visitors may wait in the Parents’ Room during classes; however, please limit
accompanying guest to ONE parent or guardian per dancer. The parents’ temperature will be
taken and a mask is required at all times while in the studio. Hand Sanitizer will also be
provided before entering the studio. Parents are asked to bring dancers on time to their
respective class. Since we are operating mainly through the front door, the door will be locked
10 minutes after class begins. If the dancer arrives later than 10 minutes for their class, they will
have to enter through the back door. Masks on, temperature taken, and hands sanitized at the
back door before entering. When late, Parents may want to drive to the back and drop the
students off, since it is a good distance around the building. When class is over, the dancers will
be escorted out through the front entrance.

COVID-19 Procedures

1. Staff members will have temperatures checked, hands sanitized before entering, and will be
wearing face coverings throughout the duration of class.

2. Students’ temperatures will be taken at the door before entering into the studio. Masks
should be on before entering the studio. Students are also required to sanitize their hands
before and after class. If the student has a temperature, the parent will be asked to take the
student back home.

3. Parents are asked not to bring/send their children to class if they or a member of their
household, is exhibiting any COVID-like symptoms or were around others with Covid-like
symptoms.

4. Parents are asked not to send their children to class if they or a member of their household,
has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days.

5. We ask that each parent and dancer do not arrive earlier than the stated time of the class.
The class before will end 10 minutes before the scheduled time of the upcoming class, to
ensure that we release dancers in an orderly fashion.

6. Social distancing measures have been taken at the studio. Social distancing dots will be
placed on the floor six feet apart so that dancers can ensure spacing is adequate and
appropriate during dance class. Chairs in the Parents’ Room are also spaced for social
distancing.

7. After students’ temperatures are taken, dancers will be provided hand sanitizer to clean their
hands upon arrival and departure. (Masks are worn at all times)

8. Mrs. Sondra will be cleaning bars, chairs, and other surfaces that are often touched between
each class. Mrs. Gloria will sanitize the bathrooms. She will recheck after each class.

9. Students are required to wear masks due to COVID-19, and will have their temperature taken
upon arrival at the studio.

Student Sign In & Sign Out
Wonderfully Made School of Dance is requiring parents to sign students in at the beginning of
each class and sign students out at the end of each class. Adults do not have to sign IN or OUT.
This provides Mrs. Sondra as well as other WMSD Personnel with security when children are
being picked up.

Monthly Newsletter
A monthly newsletter will be available to keep you informed of the upcoming events and dates.
In addition to the newsletter and website, parents will be able to view information on the BAND
app (the communication application for parents and dancers).

Attendance/Bad Weather/Make up Classes
Every class will start promptly at the time stated. Attending each class is imperative, UNLESS
student is ill (cold, fever, flu, etc.) or someone in family tested positive for COVID-19. Students
must attend the majority of classes in order to participate in the Spring Recital . We understand
that if the student is quarantined, they will not be able to attend class for a period of time.
Mrs. Sondra can make arrangements to view the class via Zoom, only in these cases. Please
discuss with Mrs. Sondra if this applies to the dancer at any point in the season.

There will be no refunds or deductions for missed classes. Arriving late for class is disruptive to
the class and it is unfair to the students and the instructor. Students should arrive 5 to 10
minutes prior to their class time and wait in the Parents’ Room with parent/guardian. Students
must remain in class until dismissed by the instructor.

Class Placement
Students’ Class Placements will be determined according to the age and ability of the child. The
instructor will observe the students’ progress throughout the year.

Student Withdrawal
If for some reason, a student is not able to complete the season, please email or text Mrs.
Sondra or Mrs. Gloria as soon as possible. We need written documentation in order to drop
student from WMSD. Tuition is still due for the month that the student dropped from WMSD. If
payment is not made, a balance will remain until tuition is paid.

Other Housekeeping Information
   • No Street Shoes are allowed on the studio floors
   • No chewing gum in the studio
   • Please store all bags, jackets, shoes etc. in Parents’ Room

•   All food and drink must be kept in the waiting area
   •   Keep conversation appropriate and positive
   •   Use earphones with any electronic devices (To listen to music, play games, watch
       movies, & etc.)

                      SPRING RECITAL 2022
Recital Date 2022
The date for WMSD’s Spring Recital is Saturday, June 25th, 2022. There will be more
information forthcoming, but please save the date now.

Recital Attendance *NEW*
It is IMPERATIVE that students attend as many practices as possible. Beginning in January,
choreography will be taught each practice. All dancers must be present to ensure
choreography can be taught to all at the same time.

Newly implemented since last season, dancers must attend AT THE MINIMUM 75% of classes.
If the dancer misses more than 6 classes beginning in January, the dancer will be evaluated on
whether or not they are able to participate in that dance. New choreography will be taught
each week, and the choreography that was taught the week before will be reviewed only a few
times before moving on to learning more.

Picture Day
WMSD will have (2) Picture Days. There will be more information forthcoming.
WMSD will notify parents of costumes & picture fees for the Spring Dance Review of 2022 by
letter. Costumes will be priced based on the number of dances that the student will be
participating in.

WMSD Awards Banquet
This season, WMSD will have an awards banquet commemorating and celebrating the
accomplishments of their dancers throughout the year. The dancers will have an opportunity
to get dressed up and received their end of the season awards. The TENATIVE date of the
banquet is Sunday, June 12th, 2022

MEDIA POLICY
WMSD loves to feature their students on their Instagram and Facebook Pages. We encourage
you to post pictures tagging the studio in the picture. The Instagram Handle for WMSD is
@wonderfullymadedance and the Facebook Page’s Name is Wonderfully Made School of Dance
– WMSD.

Additionally, WMSD does not allow any outside photographers, videographers, etc. that are not
hired by the studio to promote, advertise, and film in the studio.

                         COMMUNICATION
WMSD will communicate with parents in the following ways:
   •   Monthly Newsletter
   •   Emails
   •   BAND app (this will be the main method of communication).

                                    HOLIDAYS
Students will not have class during the following days:
   •   Thanksgiving Holidays – November 21st - November 28th, classes will resume the week of
       November 29th.
   •   Christmas Holidays – December 19th – January 2nd, classes will resume January 3rd
   •   Easter Weekend – April 15th – April 17th, classes will resume April 18th.