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Building on Experience, Fun, and Skills

whether it is your first year or
you are looking forward to your best year!
(952) 368-2300
www.RiverValleyDanceAc.com
Pathway One:

Designed for the student that is developing their interest in dance. The
goals are primarily recreational in nature, and present an opportunity for
children to develop coordination, a sense of self-esteem, and a place to
experience the joy of dancing. For Preschool and Kindergarten, we offer a
Ballet/Tap Combination Class. For older beginning students, we offer J azz,
Kick, Hip Hop, Tap & Ballet. Students in this Pathway select 45 minutes to
an hour of dancing for their class each week.


Pathway Two:
Designed for the student that is interested in a progressive program. Classes
are available in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, hip hop, conditioning,
kick, leaps and turns. Students selecting pathway two will choose anywhere
from 2 - 8 hours of dance a week. Levels I-VI are available.

Additional optional programs, once students are pursuing our progressive
path:
Performance Company is an auditioned group of 6 teams comprised of
students entering 5
th
-12
th
grades. Dancers are divided by age and skill after
an audition camp, held J une 24-27
th
. Dancers have reached level three, or
above in their studies, and are looking to dance a minimum of 4 hours per
week. They receive training in ballet and jazz, with the option of expanding
their studies into other styles. They perform throughout the community, attend
dance conventions and competitions, take trips together, and participate in
master classes with guest instructors. Also part of our performance company
is the Hip Hop Team, (7
th
grades and above).

Our Conservatory program is geared to the serious advanced dancer enter-
ing 9
th
-12
th
grades who has chosen dance as their art. They love classical
ballet, pointe, and modern. These dancers are on pointe, enjoy rehearsing full
length classical ballets, and sharing in the development of artistic works. Dancers may be interested in pursuing
dance at the college or professional level.

Pathway Three:

In the musical theatre program, youth will explore the fundamentals
of stage movement, pantomime, character & scene develop-
ment, and improvisation. This is an acting class intended to
introduce participants to the world of drama and musical thea-
tre. Activities that deal with diction, clarity, intonation, and
projection will be introduced, as well as exploratory exercises
reflecting on action, reaction, focus and building relationships
with your fellow actors on stage. Opportunities for performance
will be provided.
Pathway
Approach to Dance
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Pathway Four:
At River Valley Dance Academy, we believe in the intrinsic value which
dance provides when one begins to explore the creative processes within
themselves. As the world of dance can sometimes be competitive and
inaccessible to persons who may be challenged in physical or developmental
domains, we have made it a priority to offer classes to children who have
not yet had the opportunity to dance. If your child or someone you know
has a developmental disability, or is physically challenged, please help us to
invite them to our studio.
River Valley Dance Academy
(952) 368-2300
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AccessibilityforHighSchoolStudentsandAdults:
Ifyoupayannually,orininstallmentsyouwillexperienceafinancial
savings,butifyouareunabletocommitfortheyearduetoalternate
activities,anewoptionisavailable.IfyouareinHighSchooloran
Adult,purchaseapunchcardthatallowsyoutopayperclass.Classes
requiredforPerformanceTeamandCompanydonotqualify.Classes
nottiedtoperformances(likeTechnique)workwellforpunchcards.For
classeswhichyouwouldliketoparticipateinarecital,closecommuni
cationwithyourinstructorwillbenecessaryregardingcostumingandto
assureproperpreparationfortheperformance.Costumeneedsmustbe
communicatedbyOctober20
th
.Thedecisionaboutwhetheradanceris
preparedforaperformanceissolelyattheinstructorsdiscretion.
A10classpunchcardis:.75hourclasses$140;1hourclasses$185
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Whenregisteringforaclassyouwouldliketouseapunchcard,please
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2014/ 2015 Class Schedule
PrimaryDanceCombinationBalletandTapclasses,gearedtotheyoungchildlookingtoexploredanceduring
theseformativeyearsofgrowthanddevelopment.Saut,pli,andpasdecheval;learnabitofFrench,when
youdancewithus,evenasayoungchild.Yourdancerwillalsofocusonlocomotorskills,patternsandpath
waysofmovement.Rhythminstrumentsandribbonswillhelpthemtofeelthemusic,scarvestoexpressthem
selves,andpomsofcoursewilladdtothefun!Understandingclassroomstructure,meetingnewfriends,follow
ingdirections,buildingconfidence,learningtomakechoices,andbodyawarenessareallbenefitsofthiswell
designeddevelopmentallyappropriateclassforyouryoungchild.Attire:Leotard(blackorpink),pinktights,
pinkballetslippers,blacktapshoes.OpportunityforperformanceisprovidedatourAnnualrecital.
101HAB1 3yearolds Ballet/TapCombo Thursdays 9:30am10:15am
101WKA3 3&4yrolds Ballet/TapCombo Wednesdays 5:456:30
101HAB3 3&4yrolds Ballet/TapCombo Thursdays 4:155:00
101SHB1 3&4yrolds Ballet/TapCombo Saturdays 9:15am10:00am
102HAB2 4&5yrolds Ballet/TapCombo Thursdays 10:15am11:00am
103MAB3 5&6yrolds Ballet/TapCombo Mondays 5:456:30
103TQB3 5&6yrolds Ballet/TapCombo Tuesdays 5:456:30
103WJA2 5&6yrolds Ballet/TapCombo Wednesdays 5:005:45
103SHB2 5&6yrolds Ballet/TapCombo Saturdays 10:00am10:45am

312SKA4 57yrolds SongandDance Saturdays 11:30am12:30pm

1
st
2
nd
gradeCombinationClasses
104WQB3 1
st
2
nd
Grade Ballet/TapCombo Wednesdays 5:456:30
104HAB4 1
st
2
nd
Grade Ballet/JazzCombo Thursdays 5:005:45
104SHB3 1
st
2
nd
Grade Ballet/JazzCombo Saturdays 10:45am11:30am
104MKB4 1
st
2
nd
Grade Ballet/TapIIadv.placement(Inst.Rec) Mondays 6:307:30

2
nd
4
th
grade
202MAB1 2nd3rdgrade BalletII Mondays 4:155:00
212MAB2 2nd3rdgrade JazzII Mondays 5:005:45
212TBC1 2nd3rdgrade JazzII Tuesdays 4:155:00
301FLB2 2nd3rdgrade MusicalTheatre Fridays 5:005:45
271SHB3 2nd4thgrade TapI Saturdays 11:30am12:15pm
272TQB2 2nd4thgrade TapII Tuesdays 5:005:45
291WDB4 2nd4thgrade HipHop Wednesdays 6:307:15
291HDC4 2nd4thgrade HipHop Thursdays 6:307:15
202WJA1 3rd4thgrade BalletI/II Wednesdays 4:155:00
202MKC3 3rd4thgrade BalletII Mondays 5:456:30
203TJA1 3rd4thgrade BalletIII Tuesdays 4:155:00
212MBC2 3rd4thgrade JazzII Mondays 5:005:45
212HBC1 3rd4thgrade JazzII Thursdays 4:155:00
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River Valley Dance Academy
(952) 368-2300
7
th
12
th
grade
152WBC4 7
th
12
th
grade Kick Wednesdays 6:307:15
212WBC1 7
th
12
th
grade JazzII Wednesdays 4:155:00
258MGB6 7
th
12
th
grade Leaps&TurnsTechJV/Int Mondays 8:309:30
258WBC5 8
th
12
th
grade Int./JV,Lyrical/Leaps&Turns Wednesdays 7:158:15
259WBC6 8
th
12
th
grade Adv/Var.Lyrical/Leaps&Turns Wednesdays 8:159:30
262TSB6 9
th
12
th
grade Modern Tuesdays 8:159:15
204HRB8 9
th
12
th
grade BalletIII/IV Thursdays 8:309:30
214MBC4 9
th
12
th
grade JazzIII/IV Mondays 6:307:30
294WDB6 9
th
12
th
grade HipHop Wednesdays 8:159:15
275TQB4 AdvancedTap Tuesdays 6:307:15
231WKA6 8
th
12
th
grade BalletTech.Intermediate Wednesdays 8:159:30
232HKA4 8
th
12
th
grade BalletTech.Advanced Thursdays 7:308:45
AdaptiveDanceandAdults:
209WKA5 Adult AdultBalletClass Wednesdays 7:158:15
Adult
AdultBalletandTapopportunities
contactKirstenIiamsseparately
Mondays Mornings
401SJC2 AdaptiveDanceClass Saturdays 11:15am12:00pm
4
th
9
th
grade
302FLB3 4
th
5
th
grade MusicalTheatre Fridays 5:456:45
202WKA4 4
th
5
th
grade BalletII Wednesdays 6:307:15
151WBC2 4
th
6
th
grade Kick Wednesdays 5:005:45
211WBC3 4
th
6
th
grade JazzI Wednesdays 5:456:30
213HBC3 4
th
6
th
grade JazzIII Thursdays 5:456:30
212HBC2 5
th
6
th
grade JazzII Thursdays 5:005:45
292HDC5 5
th
6
th
grade HipHop Thursdays 7:158:15
203MJA4 5
th
6
th
grade BalletIII Mondays 6:307:30
259MGB5 5
th
7
th
grade Lyrical/Leaps&TurnsIV&up Mondays 7:308:30
261TSB5 5
th
8
th
grade Modern Tuesdays 7:158:15
261HSB7 5
th
8
th
grade Modern Thursdays 7:308:30
530SBC1 5
th
8
th
grade TeamTech.&Conditioning Saturdays 9:15am11:15am
272TQB1 5
th
9
th
grade TapI/II Tuesdays 4:155:00
202HKB5 6
th
8
th
grade BalletII Thursdays 5:456:30
303FLB1 6
th
9
th
grade MusicalTheatre Fridays 4:005:00
252FGC1 6
th
9
th
grade Lyrical/Leaps&TurnsII/III Fridays 5:306:30
214MBC1 6
th
8
th
grade JazzIII/IV Mondays 4:155:00
203HSB6 7
th
8
th
grade BalletIII Thursdays 6:307:30
293HDC6 7
th
8
th
grade HipHop Thursdays 8:159:15
273WQB1 TapIII Wednesdays 4:155:00
274WQB2 TapIV Wednesdays 5:005:45
BalletCompany(byaudition)

501MJA1 PreparatoryCompany Mon&Thur 4:155:15
502MJA2 JuniorCompany(seerequiredclasses) Mondays 5:156:30
503SKA1 SeniorCompany(seerequiredclasses) Saturdays 9:0011:15
Pointe(bypermission,mustalsobeinaballetclass)
221HJA1 PointeI Thursdays 5:156:00
222HJA2 PointeII Thursdays 6:006:45
223HJA3 PointeIII Thursdays 6:457:30
224HKA5 PointeIVandCompany Thursdays 8:459:30
PerformanceTeams:
510TJA2 Pulse Tuesdays 5:007:00
511TBC2 Fame Tuesdays 5:007:00
513TBC3 Edge Tuesdays 7:009:00
512TJA3 Intensity Tuesdays 7:009:00
514MBC5 Fierce Mondays 7:309:30
515MBC6 Jazz Force
Mondays
515MKA5 Ballet
590WDB5 RenegadesHipHopTeam Wednesdays 7:158:15
7:309:30
Force/SeniorCompany
2014/ 2015 Class Schedule
AllNEWDance&VocalCoachingClasses
311FJA 2
nd
5
th
grades
VocalCoachingandChoreographyforMusicalTheatre
(takeninconjunctionwithMToronitsown)
4:155:00
312FJA 6
th
12
th
grades 5:006:00
SessionI:Tenclasses $155for2
nd
5
th
grades;$170for6
th
12
th
grades
Fridays:Sept.5,12,19,26,Oct.3,10,24,Nov.7,14,21
SessionII:Elevenclasses $165for2
nd
5
th
grades;$180for6
th
12
th
grades
Fridays:March6,13,20,27,April10,17,24,May1,8
Saturdays:March7&14/2
nd
5
th
grades1:002:00;6
th
12
th
grades1:003:00

2
nd
5
th
grades:SessionIwillfocusongroupvoicelessonswithJillCowan,andchoreographedmovementfor
MusicalTheatrewithJocelynBraudt,andorguestartists.ThiscanbetakeninconjunctionwithMissCindys
class,oronitsown.SessionIIwillbepreparingthevocalandchoreographedparticipationinRiverValleys
springproductionofMTIsDisneyversionofAliceinWonderland.
6
th
12
th
grades:SessionIwillfocusonvocaltechniquesandvocaltrainingforthestudentwhoisamore
advancedperformer.Wewillcovermonologuedevelopment,resumedevelopment,headshots,andaudition
informationforcastinglocallyandbeyond.Guestartistswillshareinsightsintotheprofessionalworldof
theatre.WewillcastourshowfortheSpringproductionofMTIsDisneyversionofAliceandWonderland,at
theendofoursession.SessionIIwewillcontinuewithvocaltechniquesandputtogetherRVDAsproduction
ofMTIsDisneys,AliceinWonderland.
VocalCoaching&TripleThreat,AdvancedMusicalTheatre
(byprivateaudition)
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How many students in a class? 10 for preschool, 12 for ballet, 12-14 for other classes.
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Are parents allowed to watch? Yes! There are large viewing windows and video monitors.

Is there a waiting room? Yes! Along with coffee, seats and a sibling play area.

Is there a recital? Each dancer will have the opportunity to perform in a recital with their class. In
addition to our traditional recital, our youngest children perform in a Walk through a Storybook which
lasts one hour. Classical Ballet Students perform in a classical ballet.

How many costumes are required? One per class taken, except for Performance Company (3)

What is the cost for a costume? Preschool-2
nd
grade: $58. 3
rd
-6
th
grade: $65. 7
th
-12
th
grade: $72.

Are there multiple class discounts? Yes (please see tuition chart). Because tuition is calculated by
family rather than by individual, households with multiple dancers receive additional benefit. 4th hour
of instruction is free. In addition, each individual dancer pays for a maximum of 7 hours/week.

What if I need to drop a class? Written notice is required. If received prior to the 15th of the month,
you will not be charged for the following tuition increment. If received after the 15th of the month, you
will be billed for the following tuition increment. No refunds are provided.

How do I pay for tuition? You can choose between making 10 equal payments or a single annual
payment. If you choose to make ten equal payments, your first payment will be made upon reg-
istration. Payments 2-10 will be due the first of each month (Sept-May). If payment is not received
by the 7th day of the month, a $10 late fee will be charged. If you choose to pay annually, you must
pay upon registration and you will receive a one month discount (see tuition chart). Please do not pay
annually if you may only dance part of the year as there are no refunds. The program year includes 32
classes plus the dress rehearsal for the recital.

Are there Trophies? All primary dancers receive medals. Trophies are earned as dancers 1
st
grade and
beyond progress through the levels. Exams are offered each spring.

What do students wear? Preschool-Kindergarten: pink tights and a black or pink leotard, pink ballet
slippers, and black tap ties. Ballet students-1
st
grade and up: black leotards, pink tights, and pink ballet
slippers. Hair must be in a bun. Tap, J azz, Kick, and Modern students: dancewear appropriate for their
discipline - No T-shirts or sweats. Hair must be pulled back. Hip Hop and Musical Theatre students
should wear clothing they can move in (i.e. sweats, work out wear). Come to the open house in Au-
gust to purchase the appropriate shoes for the classes you select.

Are there opportunities to perform beyond the recital? Once dancers are in first grade, there are
additional opportunities to perform in the community. These opportunities increase with age and ex-
perience.

What is Performance Company? Students entering 5th grade and up may audition for Performance
Company, once they have reached Level III. The Company travels to perform both in and out of the
community. They have appeared in Disney World, aboard a cruise ship, at Timberwolves, Lynx, Vikings
Games, Orchestra Hall, the Mall of America, nursing homes, churches, high school dance team exhibi-
tions, and outdoor festivals. They have also traveled to NYC and to dance conventions to take class.

Do the students compete? Once students earn a spot on the performance company, it is their choice
if they compete in two spring competitions. This is an optional activity provided for those who choose
to participate in that experience.
Frequently asked questions:
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If my child has never danced, which class do I register for? Find their age group, and interest on the schedule,
and register for a class designated as level I or I/II.
If my child has danced before, which class do I register for? We would like to invite you to call for an evaluation
for students second grade and older so we can help you choose the best placement for your student. Call: 952-
368-2300.
When can I register? Current students receive priority registration from May 5
th
to May 11
th
. On May 12
th
, we will
begin processing registrations for new students. Throughout the summer you may register at any time, until
classes are full. Classes max at 10, 12, or 14 students depending on the age and level. Once we receive your
registration, we will call you with a confirmation. Open Houses are for tours, and to make available shoes and
dance wear. While you can register at the Open House, minimal class availability will be left at that time.
Can I find out more about the instructors background and experience? For instructor bios, and much more
about River Valley Dance Academy, please visit our website at:
www.RiverValleyDanceAc.com




















When registering for Fall, complete a registration card for your family and attach a check including payment:

Registration ($25-Individual, $35-Family) $ ___________

Tuition Payment 1 of 10 -or
your Annual Tuition Payment (see chart + $ ___________


= ___________

See page 3 for new punch card option
2014/ 2015 Tuition Rates: Rates based on total hours of instruction taken
by all dancers in a family each week.
.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5
10 payments
$41 $49 $60 $70 $79 $88 $97 $106
1 payment
$381 $456 $558 $651 $735 $818 $902 $986
2.75
$114
$1060
3
$123
$1144
3.25
$132
$1228
3.5 3.75 4 4.25 4.5 4.75 5 5.25
10 payments
$140 $149 $157 $157 $157 $157 $165 $173
1 payment $1302 $1386 $1460 $1460 $1460 $1460 $1535 $1609
5.5
$181
$1683
5.75 6
$189 $197
$1758 $1832
6.25 6.5 6.75 7 7.25 7.5 8 8.25
10 payments
$205 $213 $221 $229 $237 $245 $261 $269
1 payment $1907 $1981 $2055 $2129 $2204 $2279 $2427 $2502
7.75
$253
$2353
8.5 8.75
$277 $285
$2576 $2651
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River Valley Dance Academy
(952) 368-2300
Fall Registration Begins:
May 5
th
- Priority registration begins for
current students. Register in person
from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Registrations
after this time may be mailed in to
RVDA, 3700 North Chestnut St, Chaska,
MN 55318; or placed in the black box.
May 12
th
- New Student Registrations
accepted.
Fall Open House
August 12
th
,13
th
& 14
th
4:00-7:30 pm