Policy Manual
2009-2010
Welcome to DSA! Dunwoody School for the Arts, a ministry of Dunwoody Baptist Church, is devoted to promoting excellence in the arts through specialized training in a strong learning environment. Under the direction of highly competent instructors who are given to the development of the total life experience of each student, DSA is one of the many vital programs here at Dunwoody Baptist Church.
We are so happy your child(ren) will be with us this year. Our school offers private lessons, dance, drama, Kindermusik® and various summer camps. Private lessons are divided into (3) 12-week sessions during the year as well as a flexible summer session. Kindermusik® is divided into (2) 15-week semesters. Dance will be a little different this year. The fall semester will be 13 weeks and the spring semester will be 16 weeks so the price will vary between the two semesters.
Please read the policies below. These should inform you of our schedule, fees and other policies that will help things run smoothly. If you have any other questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to call or email me at (jhendrix@dbc.org). The office number is 770-280-1215 and my cell phone number is 770-241-5668.
Jane Hendrix, Director
DSA ATTENDANCE & PAYMENT POLICIES
DSA Attendance and Make-up Policy
Students are expected to attend each scheduled lesson within the 12-week semester. We can allow one make-up per 12-week semester. The teachers should have at least 36 hours notice for non-emergencies for you to be eligible for a make-up lesson. Please contact your teacher as soon as possible if you are unable to get to your lesson due to illness or other unavoidable problems.
DSA Payment Policy
Payment for the semester is due on or before the second lesson. Checks should be made out to DSA. Our mailing address is 1445 Mt. Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338. A fee of $5 will assessed each 30 days that your payment is outstanding and your lessons will be terminated. You will be obligated for the full semester fee. Payment arrangements are available through the DSA office on a case per case basis.
We are now able to offer credit card tuition payments. For now we will run it through Heather (you will have to call or stop by her office with your information) but hope to make it available as an online service at some point. We will be able to accept full payment for the semester's tuition OR offer monthly installments to the credit card number we have on record. Because there are additional expenses associated with the use of credit cards, we will add a $2.00 per transaction fee to payment installments. There will be no extra charge for payment in full. We hope this will make it easier on our DSA families.
DSA Withdrawal Policy
Your desire to withdraw from DSA must be presented to the director in written form. If you choose to withdraw after 20 days into the semester, you may be eligible for a refund but you may also be charged a 20% processing fee for the remainder of your lessons. Refunds will be determined on a case by case basis.
DSA PRIVATE LESSONS
(3) 12-week semesters + summer
Fall (August 17 – November 7)
Winter (November 9 – February 20)
Spring (February 22 – May 22)
Private Music Lessons
30 minutes
$315 per semester (1st student, non-DBC member) $26.25 per lesson
$300.00 per semester (2nd + student, DBC member) $25 per lesson
45 minutes
$465 per semester (1st student, non-DBC member) $38.75 per lesson
$441.75 per semester (2nd + student, DBC member) $36.81 per lesson
60 minutes
$615 per semester (1st student, non-DBC member) $51.25 per lesson
$584.25 per semester (2nd + student, DBC member) $48.69 per lesson
Elementary School Voice Drama Middle School Voice Drama
$275 per semester $23 per class $275 per semester $23 per class
Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:00 pm Mondays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Percussion Lessons
30 minutes
$375 per semester (1st student, non-DBC member) $31.25 per lesson
$356.25 per semester (2nd + student, DBC member) $29.70 per lesson
60 minutes
$735 per semester (1st student, non-DBC member) $61.25 per lesson
$698.25 per semester (2nd + student, DBC member) $58.20 per lesson
Private Lesson Holiday Schedule
Monday, September 7 Labor Day – no lessons
Week of November 2 Fall studio recitals (TBS)
Monday, November 23 Make-up day for Labor Day
November 24 - 28 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 21 – January 2 Christmas Break
Week of February 15 Winter studio recitals (TBS)
April 5 - 10 Spring Break
Week of May 17 Spring studio recitals (TBS)
May 24 – August 14 Summer
Monday classes that fall on a holiday will be held unless indicated on this schedule. You will be responsible for payment of these lessons unless you and your teacher make alternate arrangements in advance.
DSA DANCE
Dance at DSA addresses the child’s need to move. We emphasize the developmental stages, focusing on body awareness, synchronized movement, spacial exploration, group dances, circle games and expressive movement, which culminates in our year-end recital which is a very magical time for young dancers and families alike.
Dance Classes
(taught by Bridget Geshrick)
1st Semester – 13 weeks (September 14 – December 18)
2nd Semester – 16 weeks (January 11 – May 7)
Creative Movement (45 min) Ballet/Tap Combo (60 min) Pre-Ballet (60 min)
Tuesday 1:15 and 2:15 Monday 3:45 (Beginning) Thursday 3:30
Wednesday 1:15 and 2:15 Tuesday 3:30 (Beginning) Ballet I (60 min)
Thursday 1:45 Monday 4:45 (Combo I) Thursday 5:30
Tuesday 4:30 (Combo I) Lyrical Worship (60 min)
Wednesday 5:00 (Combo II) Thursday 4:30
Tuesday 5:30 (Combo III)
Wednesday 3:45 (Combo III)
Creative Movement (3-4 years), 45-minute class without adult
Dress includes pink ballet shoes, pink tights and solid leotard of choice.
First Semester Tuition for 13 weeks - $190
Second Semester Tuition for 16 weeks - $230
Pre-Ballet (5-6 years), one hour class
Dancers should wear pink ballet shoes, pink tights and solid leotard of choice.
Ballet I (at least 6 years of age), one hour class
A more “professional” appearance with black leotards, pink ballet shoes and pink tights. Hair should be worn up.
Ballet II (Dancers must have completed Ballet I), one hour class
Dancers should wear black leotards, pink ballet shoes and pink tights. Hair should be worn up.
Lyrical Dance AUDITION REQUIRED, one hour class
Advanced class incorporating different styles. Dress includes pink ballet shoes, pink tights and black leotard. Hair should be worn up.
Ballet/Tap Combo, one hour classes
There are four levels of classes. Beginning Combo (at least 5 years of age), Combo I (1 year of tap experience), Combo II (2 years of tap experience) and Combo III (3 years of tap experience). Dancers should wear pink ballet ballet shoes, tan tap shoes, pink or tan tights, and a solid leotard of choice. (Hair should be worn up for Combo II and III)
First Semester Tuition for one hour classes: $208 for 13 weeks
Second Semester Tuition for one hour classes: $252 for 16 weeks
Dance Holiday Schedule
November 23-27 Thanksgiving Break
December 18 End of First Semester
January 11 Beginning of Second Semester
April 5 - 9 Spring Break
Classes will be held on Monday holidays unless indicated on this schedule.
Shapes, a ballet supply store, is located in Dunwoody Village and offers a discount to DSA families (Don’t forget to remind them of the discount when you make your purchase).
Dance & sPANISH Classes
(taught by Luisy Fernanda)
1st Semester – 13 weeks (September 14 – December 18)
2nd Semester – 16 weeks (January 11 – May 7)
Princess & Diva (45 min) Princess (45 min) Queen (45 min)
Monday 11:30 Monday 12:30 and 2:15 Thursday 3:45
Thursday 11:15 and 1:15 Friday 2:15
Hip Hop I (45 min) Hip Hop II (60 min) Hip Hop III (60 min)
Thursday 2:15 Friday 3:15 Thursday 4:30
Friday 1:15
Hip Hop IV (60 min)
Thursday 5:30
Princess & Diva (2-3 years), child attends 45-minute class with adult
Adult attends class with child (mommy, grandma, aunt, etc.). Your child gets to dress up like a princess for this class. She will always wear pink leotards, tights and ballet shoes during class. Adults wear black clothes, but no shoes are required.
Princess (3-4 years), Queen (4-5 years), 45-minute class without adult
Designed for the younger student. Children learn self-discipline, listening skills, left and right differentiation, and patterns in movement. Ballet based.
Hip Hop (3 1/2 - 5 years), 45-minute class without adult
Your dancer will develop strength, flexibility, rhythm, leaps and turns in a more athletic style of dance. All music and choreography will be "age appropriate".
First Semester Tuition for 13 weeks - $190
Second Semester Tuition for 16 weeks - $230
Hip Hop - 3 levels (5-7 years, 8-12 years and 10-15 years), one hour class
Your dancer will develop strength, flexibility, rhythm, leaps and turns in a more athletic style of dance. All music and choreography will be "age appropriate".
First Semester Tuition for one hour class: $208 for 13 weeks
Second Semester Tuition for one hour class: $252 for 16 weeks
sPANISH
Research shows children's brains are primed to learn language from a young age and starting early has long-term benefits, such as better analytical and multi-tasking skills. At DSA we immerse children in the language - each includes story time, songs and games ALL IN SPANISH! Since we believe that the best learning takes place at home, our instructor will offer great ways to extend the language at home so that you can include it in your everyday routine.
Spanish (2-3) (45 min) Spanish (3-5) (45 min) Spanish (5-7) (60 min)
Friday 10:15 Monday 1:15 Monday 3:30
Spanish - 2 levels (2-3 years and 3-5 years), 45-minute class
(Adults are required to stay for the 2-3 year old class).
First Semester Tuition for 45-minute classes: $190 for 13 weeks
Second Semester Tuition for 45-minute classes: $230 for 16 weeks
Spanish - (5-7 years), one hour class
First Semester Tuition for one hour class: $208 for 13 weeks
Second Semester Tuition for one hour class: $252 for 16 weeks
Dance Holiday Schedule
November 23-27 Thanksgiving Break
December 18 End of First Semester
January 11 Beginning of Second Semester
April 5 - 9 Spring Break
Classes will be held on Monday holidays unless indicated on this schedule.
DSA kindermusik®
Kindermusik® Classes
(2) 15-week semesters
1st Semester (September 14 - January 15)
2nd Semester (January 25 – May 14)
Village Our Time Imagine That!
(newborn - 18mths) (18mths – 3 years) (3 - 4 ½ years)
Tuesday 10:00 am Monday 10:30 am Wednesday 1:15 pm
Wednesday 11:15 am Tuesday 11:00 am Thursday 11:15 am
Wednesday 10:15 am
Thursday 10:15 am
Young Child I Young Child II
(4½ - 5 years) (5-6 ½ yrs)
Monday 1:15 pm Tuesday 3:30 pm
Kindermusik Tuition (15 weeks)
Village, Our Time, Imagine That!
$255.00 per semester $242.25 (DBC member)
Young Child (1-hour class)
$280.00 per semester $266.00 (DBC member)
(3) 10-week semesters
1st Semester (September 12 – November 14)
2nd Semester (January 23 – March 27)
3rd Semester TBA
Family Time (0-5 yrs)
Saturday 10:30 am
Family Time Tuition (10 weeks)
Family Time/1st child (10 week session)
$195.00 per semester $185.25 (DBC member)
Family Time/2nd child (10 week session)
$116.50 per semester No additional discount
Family Time/3rd child (10 week session)
$105.00 per semester No additional discount
You can register on-line at http://www.dbc.org/schoolforthearts.
Discounts are not available on-line. You may contact the office at 770.280.1215 if you are eligible for a discount.
Kindermusik® Holiday Schedule
November 23-27 Thanksgiving Break
December 21 – January 2 Christmas Break
April 5 – 10 Spring Break
Classes will be held on Monday holidays unless indicated on this schedule.
Village (newborn-18mths) is a 45-minute class. Fulfilling your baby’s endless potential is an exciting opportunity that starts with Kindermusik® VillageThis is a mom/dad and child activity.. In class, learn how to stimulate your child’s learning through vocal play, object exploration and creative movement. We’ll provide you with more tools to continue the enrichment at home.
Our Time (18mths – 3 yrs) is a 45-minute class. Kindermusik® Our Time introduces your child to a musical world filled with singing, imitating sounds, rhyming, sound identification, instrument exploration, and creative movement. The “at home” materials are designed to help your child continue learning at home to improve confidence, self-control, and communication skills. This is a mom/dad and child activity.
Imagine That! (3-4 ½ years) is a 45-minute class. Kindermusik Imagine That! pairs music with expressive language, storytelling, peer interaction, movement, and pretend play. Your child will further expand his cognitive and literacy skills as well as creativity and individuality. “At home” materials include illustrated literature books, pretend play set, double CD, and instrument. This class includes many materials. Parents join us for the last 15 minutes.
Family Time (6mths – 5 years) is a 45-minute class. In this class, you’ll see how music helps your family laugh together, share, take turns, and how musical learning really can be a family thing. How your little one watches the older one – and learns from him. How early exposure to rhythm and rhyme develops the skills they need now and later in school. The “at home” materials include: one hand puppet and one finger puppet, two instruments, two literature books, two CDs and Sing, Play and Grow! Activity Book.
Young Child (4 ½ - 5 years) is an hour class. Kindermusik® for the Young Child continues the musical journey with a pressure-free approach that includes exposure to various types of multicultural music. Here, your child can explore vocal development, rhythm, notation, musical symbols, and authentic pre-keyboard, stringed, and wind instruments. With the “at-home” materials, your child will not only find out what a glockenspiel is, she’ll learn to play it. Parents and siblings join us for the 15-minute sharing time at the end of the class.
Classroom Policies
Since toys can sometimes be a distraction, we ask that you please leave most toys at home. A favorite stuffed animal is the exception to that rule and is welcome to visit with us. If you miss a class, you are invited to attend another class for your child’s age.
DSA wants you to have the best possible experience with your child. Therefore, it is preferable to leave other children with caregivers so you can focus on the child(ren) enrolled in the class. If this is impossible, we recommend you take the Family Time class which is structured for siblings. Siblings are also invited to attend the sharing times at the end of Imagine That! and Young Child.
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