RARA School for the Performing Arts program offers a wide variety of dance classes (preschool, tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, hip hop) for children and adults beginning at 2 ½ years of age.  We teach these classes in terms.  Our RECITAL TERM begins each September when students are enrolled for the two semester program, ending with the “grand finale” – our recitals in June presented at a local high school.  Some dancers enjoy non-recital classes taught in 8-12 week terms throughout the year, FALL, WINTER/SPRING AND SUMMER. The SUMMER TERM, provides students the opportunity to strengthen skills or sample new classes in a short 8 week session begins each June.

Competition and Ensemble Classes: 

Annual auditions are held each June.  (See brochure listing.)

Location:

Dance classes are taught at our Dance Center located at 100 East Second Street, downtown Rochester.  The center features four classrooms, parent waiting area, canteen, and municipal parking.  Each studio classroom has an observation window.  

Instructors

Our dance teachers are trained, mature, and sensitive to the needs of both children and adults.  They teach to develop technique and self-confidence, not stress, enhancing body image, strength, and agility through dance.  Above all, the enjoyment of the performing arts is foremost.

Attendance Policy:

Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class.  Please make every effort to have students at each class.  More than one (1) absence in the last six weeks of the recital term (April 23 – June 4) could jeopardize the dancer’s performance opportunity.

Make-up Policy:

There are no make-up or refund opportunities for students who miss class due to illness, travel, family situations, etc.  Classes cancelled due to inclement weather conditions cannot be make up or refunded.  There will be make-ups scheduled in the event that class is cancelled when an instructor is unable to conduct class.

Dress Code Policy:

Dancewear is worn for all classes.  Students cannot dance in street clothes.  No loose fitting clothing or excessive jewelry, please.  Hair must be worn off the neck, out of eyes and must be secured before class.  See shoe requirements with the class listings.   Detailed dancewear handout available upon request at the studio.

Photo Policy:

The Children’s Privacy Act of 1998 protects children from being photographed, using their likeness or releasing any private information about them without written parental consent.   In addition, it is out of courtesy and respect to our teachers and students that any pictures or recordings taken by families during RARA classes, events and performances are for private, personal use only not to be shared in public places such as internet sites without consent.

Recital Term Information

Students must be the listed age at time of registration and meet skill requirements where specified.

Continuing RECITAL TERM students have an opportunity to pre-register in September.

Students are measured and costumes are ordered at the end of the fall semester.

Costume fees are included in the first semester payment.

Costumes are sized according to the manufacturers’ chart.  Size charts are available for parents to view if concerned about sizing.  There is a costume return fee of $20 if parent requests an exchange after delivery.

Semester Payments (Recital Classes)

See lisings for more advanced classes

Note: Both semester fees are listed with each class description denoted as follows:

EXAMPLE:  Dance Baby Dance     $149/149 for 30 Weeks

EXPLANATION:  The total cost for 30 weeks of Dance Baby Dance classes including the recital tights & costume is $298 paid in two payments of $149 each due at the beginning of the Fall and Winter/Spring Semesters.