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Echos information:
Are you audition ready? You will need 16-32 bars of a prepared song. Sheet music is required. You may want to schedule a few private voice lessons in preparation of the auditions. Performers will need to be prepared to go through a jazz audition as well with proper attire, hair, and shoes.
If selected, Echos team members will have to be enrolled in Children’s Choir and in a Jazz Class here at VSPA in addition to Echos rehearsal times.
Echos will perform 2-3 times within the 6 month commitment. This will be an excellent training ground for performers interested in expanding their skills.
Class sizes are limited! Enroll early and ensure your spot in class. Available online, in the office, by email, or phone. (Note: The office opens at 3:00pm)
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Costume Parade Week is a chance for the teachers to inspect costumes, tights, shoes, hair, etc to make sure the performers are ready for the Holiday Impromptu. This will serve as participating classes Dress Rehearsal.
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VSPA will be closed for the Winter Holidays. Happy Holidays!
We would like to take a day to asses the students’ levels and make sure everyone is placed in the correct class for the First Session of 2019. Our three Ballet Department teachers will all be in attendance: Ms. Jingle, Miss Kyla, and Ms. Haihua. The dancers should come prepared to take a class – tights, buns, etc.
Date: Sunday, January 6th @ 12:30pm at the VSPA Main Location
Teachers and the VSPA Office will be taking measurements during regularly scheduled classes. Sizes for the Showcase costumes will be assessed from the measurements taken.
If you would like to request a specific size, please fill out and return this form to the Office ASAP.
Costumes
We spend many hours selecting the costumes for each class. They are always age-appropriate and of the highest quality possible. Each participating class will require a designated costume. Costumes include all accessories (hats, gloves, etc.) needed, but not tights or shoes.
NOTE: No jewelry or extra bits are to be worn with costumes. This includes during dress rehearsals and performances and when class pictures are taken.
Fees and Payment
In an effort to ensure that costumes are delivered in time for school photographs and an organized distribution to our students, costume orders are placed during the end of February. Costume manufacturers do not accept cancellations or offer refunds; therefore the school does not refund costume payments.
The estimated cost of costumes is $45- $90. Any special orders, exchanges, including extra-large sizes, may require an additional charge (determined by the costume company). Additional charges are the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian. Tights and shoes are not included.
Costume Payment
Costume payments are due by the 15th of February. Payments are paid through automatic withdrawal from your credit or debit card account if you are signed up for this feature. Payments can be charged directly to your specified VISA or MasterCard.
We will accept cash, checks, or money orders for costume payments. Please write your child’s name in the memo portion of the check. If you pay with cash, please ask for a receipt.
No refunds will be made if a parent or guardian withdraws a child from the school after costumes have been ordered and prior to the recital. Purchased costumes may be picked up at the school during the costume distribution period and up to 15 days after the performance. Costumes not picked up after 15 days will be donated to charity.
Sizing
Costume measuring begins during the month of January, during scheduled class times. All children will be measured in order to determine their proper costume size(s). Before the second week in February you will be required to sign a confirmation form if you prefer to size the costumes yourself. You can make adjustments on the form; however, your signature indicates that you take full responsibility for any necessary costume alterations.