"Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance."

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General Information

Relevé Handbook
Quick Ground Rules
Classes are Rehearsals!

Discipline Procedures
Studio Policies
Dress Code
Parking at Relevé
Studio Closures
Recital Information
Picture Day

Relevé Handbook

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Quick Ground Rules

Classes are Rehearsals!

Because we want to instill our students with a great work ethic and professional demeanor, we run our classes as rehearsals. After all, we are rehearsing for a June performance and many other performances in between. Being professional and courteous does not mean we don’t like to have fun; we just like to have organized fun!

 

Rehearsal Rules:

  1. Always be in the correct attire with the correct shoes at the start of rehearsal (on time is 5 minutes early). Instructors may not allow students to participate in class if they are more than 10 minutes late. You may watch, but you may not participate. Missing a warm-up is dangerous and tardiness is inconsiderate to everyone in the rehearsal.
  2. If rehearsing for a musical or play, bring the appropriate music and script, with several sharpened pencils with erasers, for taking blocking and notes down. Practice your material at home in between your rehearsals.
  3. The director/choreographer should have the performers’ complete attention. Performers must not talk among themselves unless directed to do so.
  4. If you are waiting your turn to rehearse, please be courteous by being quiet.
  5. No food, gum, cell phones or hard-soled street shoes are allowed in the studios.
  6. Drugs, smoking and gossip are not tolerated within the studios.
  7. Check your tap shoes for loose screws, and tennis shoes for rocks or pebbles, before going on the brand new floors!
  8. Always ask before you leave a rehearsal.
  9. Parents, please do not distract your child while they are rehearsing.
  10. Good attendance is important for the student’s success. Being inconsistent with attendance and falling behind has several consequences:
    1. The owner may need to request personal make-up lessons at an additional fee to the student
    2. If the student cannot catch up with choreography, lines, or vocals (whatever the case may be), he/she may be excluded from the June production and other performance opportunities.
    3. The student may feel dejected and embarrassed.
  11. Please take bathroom breaks before going into rehearsal.
  12. No food or liquids allowed, with the exception of bottled water.
  13. Please exit rehearsal immediately so the next group can begin.
  14. Have fun and enjoy the process!

 

Discipline Procedures for Inappropriate Behavior

Unfortunately, we have to have a system in place in which we can fairly and effectively deal with behavioral problems.  The safe education of our students is our main goal.  Disciplinary actions for obstructive and inappropriate behavior are in order as follows:

  1. Verbal warning.
  2. A 10-minute time-out and a note from the owner or instructor stating the problem.
  3. Asked to sit out the entire class and a note from the owner or instructor stating the problem.
  4. A request for a parent conference with the studio director.
  5. If behavior does not improve, the student will be asked to leave the studio.

Studio Policies

All rules and regulations have been established to keep operations running smoothly, protect clients, employees, and the property.

  1. By attending Relevé Studios, you give us your consent to use you or your child’s image or likeness in marketing materials.
  2. Relevé Studios is not held responsible for personal injuries. Clients understand that the risk of injury exists in all physical activities.
  3. Relevé Studios is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  4. Relevé Studios is not responsible for students leaving the facility without permission or supervision.
  5. Relevé Studios reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes, change or substitute teachers, and refuse classes to anyone who does not comply with the rules and regulations set in place by Relevé Studios.
  6. Private lessons with instructors should be set-up through the front desk.
  7. Students are placed in classes based on age, maturity, and experience. The owner reserves the right to re-assign a student to another class level based on the evaluation of the instructor.
  8. Excused absences may be made up in another class within one month of the missed class. (Please pick up a "Make-Up Pass" at the front desk.) We request that you give us 24 hours notice for absences. If we have not heard about an absence at least 2 hours prior to class—it will not be considered "excused" and will not be eligible for a "make-up" session. Please note: no refunds will be given.

Dress Code

 

Ballet

 

Jazz

 

Tap

 

Hawaiian, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary

 

Broadway Jazz (aka: Theatre Dance)

 

Flamenco

 

Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop/Jazz Funk, Urban Funk, Popping, Step/Stomp

 

Fitness / Pilates / Stretch & Tone / Cardio Dance / Bootcamp

 

Ballroom, Latin Ballroom

 

Voice, Acting, Musical Theatre, Improv

 

Please no bare mid-drifts!
No dangly jewelery or watches.
No hard-soled street shoes.
No provocative clothing, wording or symbols that are inapproprate for children.
Do not wear dance shoes outside! You will ruin them!

If you wear glasses, please consider getting a strap to keep them in place, or wear contacts to class.

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Parking at Relevé

 

Relevé Studios has free lot parking available

Due to a Department of Transportation change,  there is no street parking along the south side of Oxnard, near the front of the studio.  We are trying to fight this with the DOT and CIty Council.  But for now - it is a towaway zone.  Sorry!

 

However, we do have 17 parking spots (marked "RESERVED 100") in a lot at the very back of the complex. See green spots on map at right. You may also park in shared parking spots (marked "RESERVED 200").

 

To find these hidden gems, drive down the long driveway on the east side of the studio, go to the end of the building, turn right and then an immediate left. You will see purple signs along the fence indicating Relevé Studios parking.

 

In addition, the "RESERVED 100" and "RESERVED 200" spots are also available for our use.

Please contact the front desk if the parking is full.

Studio Closures

Please note: Relevé Studios is open for most 3-day weekends (with the following exceptions).

 

Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 3 - Monday, September 5, 2011

 

Thanksgiving Weekend
Thursday, November 24 - Sunday, November 27, 2011

 

Christmas, Hanukkah & Winter Break
Sunday, December 18, 2011 - Sunday, January 1, 2012

 

Spring Break

Sunday, April 1 - Sunday, April 8, 2012

 

Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday, May 26 - Monday, May 28, 2012

 

Recital Information

 

 

Year-End Dance Recital
 All efforts will be made to place classes with students under 8 years old in the first Act ONLY.

Classes with students under 8 years old will be performing in only ONE or TWO shows. 

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 Sunday, June 3, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions about any of this information please contact us.