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Hours: The hours of the Academy's Office and Monadnock Dance Apparel are Monday 3:00 to 7:30 | Tuesday 3:34-5:00 and 6:00-7:30 | Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 | Thursday 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-7:30.
Closed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Also open by chance or by appointment.
The Academy opens 15 minutes before classes
start, (please do not arrive before this time as loitering is not
allowed), and will close promptly 15 minutes after the last class of the day.
MPAA is not responsible for students after this time. For safety please drop students off at the front door. Students waiting to be picked must wait inside the building.
Parking: Patrons and drivers must pull into a designated parking spot.
Do not double park at any time even if you are in your vehicle, as requested by the Depot Square Management.
Newsletters/Packets
The Academy distributes newsletters and/or packets during the year to help parents stay informed about current events, Year End Performance & other information at the Academy. Parents are encouraged to visit the waiting area for class viewing and information updates, posted for your convenience.
Enrollment
The Academy's class sizes are limited to ensure proper instruction to every student.
Class size varies with class level. Each class must maintain an enrollment of at least 6-8 students (depending on class), or it may be
cancelled at the discretion of the Academy. Early enrollment is encouraged to ensure a space in class
and also to ensure that the class will run.
Attendance
Students are allowed only 6 absences per year, per class. After February 1, only 3 absences will be permitted.
If student misses more than allowed absences a parent conference may be necessary. Consistent attendance is critical to progress in all classes. Classes progress as a group. Choreography progresses as a group.
Absences slow a student's progress and will keep them from advancing with their class members.
It is essential that students arrive on time for classes. Late arrival does not allow time for
sufficient warm-up and can cause injuries, and
also disrupts class concentration. Leaving class early is also a determent to progress and is disrespectful to others.
Dancers will only be permitted to leave class early for an emergency.
Please call & inform the Academy when your child will be absent @ 603.924.8844
Awards
The Academy recognizes students for continuous study with 5 & 10 years, and graduating senior awards.
Perfect Attendance Awards are earned by attending the class registered for, every week, all year. Make up classes for missed classes DO NOT qualify towards perfect attendance.
Classes cancelled by the Academy do not count against a students attendance record.
Sign up sheets for awards are posted in the spring.
Weather / Class cancellations
Cancellations are announced on MPAA's answering machine by 2 pm. Saturday classes by 8:00am.
Also posted on WMUR Channel 9 on the bottom ticker (for businesses & private organizations).
Class "Make Up" Policy
Students may attend a different class from their registered class to "make up" for a missed class due to snow days,
illness or extenuating circumstances. ("Make Up" classes do not qualify towards attendance awards.)
All Make Up classes must be completed prior to May 15th, of given year.
The Academy must be called & notified prior to joining a "make-up" class @ 603.924.8844
Academy Dress Code:
All students must adhere to dress code or they may not participate in class. No exceptions.
Instructors must clearly see the body to properly adjust posture and evaluate technique.
La Petite: Solid color leotard & tights, bare feet, hair pulled back.
Creative Dance: Solid color leotard & tights, pink ballet slippers, hair pulled back.
Combo Class: Solid color leotard & tights, pink ballet slippers & black tap shoes, skirt optional, hair pulled back.
Ballet: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Skirts allowed in center only. Hair in a bun w/pins & hairnet.
Jazz & Tap: Solid color leotard, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes for jazz class & black tap shoes for tap class, hair pulled back.
Modern: Solid color leotard, black jazz/modern pants, bare feet, hair pulled back.
Hip-Hop, Acting: Solid color leotard or T-shirt, jazz pants, jazz shoes or clean sneakers, hair pulled back.
Boys: Black dance pants, black ballet slippers, tap shoes or sneakers, white or black T-shirt. See teacher for genre specific dress code.
Hair: Should be pulled back & secured neatly away from face for all classes. In a bun for Ballet classes.
Warm ups: Students may wear close fitting dance style warm-up attire only.
NO loose, heavy clothing, jewelry or watches allowed. Students will be asked to remove any such items.
Performing Company
Offering performance opportunities for the more serious dancer. This program is by audition or invitation only.
Company Members must be enrolled in at least three dance classes per week, one being Ballet. Performances include an Annual Dance Concert at Peterborough Players, Arts Rochester, Children and the Arts Festival & more! |