Parent Manual 2024-2025
De Pere location
Who Are We?
Celebration Dance is a faith based, non-competitive dance studio in the Green Bay and De Pere area. Our classes provide the highest quality of dance training placing emphasis on strong and careful technique in a caring, supportive, and God-centered environment. We strive for a loving and joy-filled culture that makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk through our doors. We are a safe space and offer family friendly music and costumes, while still being innovative and relevant. Our recitals and storybook productions are a beautiful experience (and we try to keep them under 2 hours. Bonus!).
Classes Offered/ What To Expect In Class
Celebration Dance offers Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Musical Theater, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop, and Children’s Dance classes.
Our classes are highly structured and centered around a syllabus with instruction in correct technique for each movement. This allows dancers to gain the strength in muscles needed for each movement and style, to understand the dance terminology, and to learn the movement in ways that can be built upon throughout their training years.
We hope to train strong dancers who love what they do.
We hope that they will discover their passion and experience the joy that can be found in commitment and hard work.
We strive to live by example and inspire students to kindness and respect.
We love the opportunity to provide mentorship to students and leadership opportunities for our teens.
Tuition and Payment Info
Tuition
Tuition is set based on a 26 week program. Classes begin in October and continue through May, with 1 recitals (spring). Tuition is calculated for the year and divided into 8 equal payments (Oct - May).
Payment is due by the 1st of every month and is the same regardless of how many classes there are in that month.
Upon registration, we ask that you would set up auto payments each month using the preferred credit card method on your online account. To do this, enter your credit card information and click on “recurring billing”. If you wish to pay using an alternate method, please contact Parker at parker@celebrationdance.com. There are no refunds for missing classes or dropping out of class after.
Fees:
45 min group class - $50/MO
60 min group class - $60/MO
Recurring Billing Charges
Credit cards set up to do recurring billing will be charged the first week of each month (between the 1st and 7th).
Late Fees
A late fee of $15 will be charged to the account if fees are not paid by the 15th of the month.
Miscellaneous Charges
If an additional class purchase is made (example: a prop, fairy wings or gloves), we will charge the entire class for that item. It will be listed in your account and will be visible on your statement. You are also able to have us charge your account for dance merchandise.
Statements
An account statement will be sent out to each account around the 15th of each month, so that you know what charges are open on your account.
Checks
Checks can be written out to "Celebration Dance" and placed on the front office desk.
Registration Fee
$25 new dancer registration fee, one time per year
$15 returning dancer registration fee, one time per year
$25 family (2 or more dancers) registration fee, one time per year
Registration fees will hold your spot in the class and should be paid within one week of enrolling.
Discounts + Refunds
Multiple class discount
of 10% off if one student takes 2 or more classes. The first class is full price, while the 2nd (and on) classes will receive a 10% discount per class.
There are no refunds or adjustments given for missed lessons or quitting during mid session, or for lessons missed due to the weather. No refunds given for costumes or recital tickets.
Classroom Attire
Ballet and Pre-Ballet
Leotard, skirt, pink ballet tights, pink leather or canvas ballet shoes.
Hair in a bun for ages 7 and up
Hair in a tight ponytail or bun for ages 3-6
No t-shirts or sweatshirts allowed
Contemporary
If enrolled in a "ballet + contemporary" combo class, dancers should wear convertible pink tights. This allows them to convert their footed ballet tights to footless after the ballet portion of class in order to dance barefoot for contemporary.
Leotard
Dancers can keep on their ballet skirt or change into black shorts
Hair in a bun for ages 7 and up
No t-shirts or sweatshirts allowed
Contemporary dancers will perform in tan footless tights (unless otherwise noted)
Jazz
Leotard, black shorts over tights (pink or tan) or black leggings, tan slip on jazz shoes.
Hair in a bun for ages 7 and up
No t-shirts or sweatshirts allowed
Jazz dancers will perform in tan tights (unless otherwise noted)
All About Recitals!
Winter Recital
Please note:
Due to our later session start date, our De Pere location will not be participating in the Winter Recital this year.
When
Spring recital
May 9th at 6pm
May 10th at 10am, 1pm, & 6pm
Dancers ages 3-6 will perform in 1 recital - Saturday morning
Dancers ages 7- up will perform in 2 recitals - schedule TBD
Dancers in level 4, 5, and company will perform in 3 recitals - schedule TBD
Who
Please Note ...
Parents will be informed approximately 4-6 weeks before the show which shows their dancers will perform in.
Tickets will be sold online through EventBrite. Tickets are reserved seating and families can pick and reserve their seats through EventBrite.
Recital week is busy and so much fun! But BUSY! It will involve two additional dress rehearsal days during which we will run each show entirely with its whole cast. We ask that our students not miss their dress rehearsal as it will affect the entire class.
Dancers participation in dress rehearsal is mandatory.
Dress Rehearsals
When
Spring Recital
May 6th (Tuesday) about 5-8pm - everyone in the Saturday afternoon show
May 7th (Wednesday) about 5-6:45pm - ages 3-6
May 8th (Thursday) about 5-8pm - everyone in the Friday show
( Ages 7 and up may have to participate in both (2) dress rehearsals. )
Please Note ...
Parents will be informed approximately 4-6 weeks before the show which shows their dancers will perform in.
Dancers participation in dress rehearsal is mandatory.
Costume Info and Fees
Celebration Dance De Pere will perform in a spring recital.
We charge for costumes and purchase them in November for the spring recital.
Please Note ...
Pricing
Ages 3-6 - $55 per costume
Ages 7-9 - $60 per costume
Ages 10 and up - $65 per costume
Costume fees will be posted to your account in November (spring recital) and must be paid within the week. Costumes will be purchased that same month in order to get them in time.
We ask that you take your dancer’s measurements and add them to your account, under your NOTES, by November 1st. Please measure carefully.
We’re sorry, but we are unable to exchange or return costumes.
We will need the waist, hip and girth measurement to get a correct costume fit. The girth measurement is taken from the top of the shoulder, down the front and around the crotch, coming up the back to meet at that same shoulder. It is a circular measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes our De Pere studio unique?
Our De Pere location is a smaller boutique studio offshoot of Celebration Dance - Green Bay. We currently offer a smaller selection of classes to our younger age groups, 3-10 year. Please see our current schedule at our website - celebrationdance.com.
We are located inside a stunning space called The Vault on Broadway in downtown De Pere. The Vault is a historic building overlooking the beautiful Fox River. It was the home of the National Bank of De Pere in 1904. With hardwood floors, gorgeous original tile-work, exposed brick walls, and large windows filling the space with natural light, our studio is a beautiful place to dance. It is not set up like our GB studios which are a more traditional dance studio space with mirrored walls and marley flooring. We plan to keep the historic charm of the De Pere space.
Please visit @celebrationdancegreenbay to see photos and videos of the space!
How long is the dance season?
We offer long term developmental programming and our dance season runs with the full school year. We’ll have a beautiful spring recital in May.
How do I register?
Online at www.celebrationdance.com. Click on any of the “enroll now” buttons and be sure to select the De Pere location classes in the drop down menu.
How does dance work?
We offer dance classes dedicated to helping your child discover dance through technique, music and socialization. Complementary styles are scheduled back to back to allow students to explore multiple styles. All classes within the level will perform in the May recitals.
What will I be charged?
Once your registration has been approved you will be charged the registration fee. The registration fee is due within one week of the time of the registration and is non refundable.
$25/dancer for a new family
$15/dancer for a returning family
$25 for any family with more than one student
When will tuition be charged?
Payment is due by the 1st of every month and is the same regardless of how many classes there are in that month. Credit cards set up to do recurring billing will be charged the first week of each month (between the 1st and 7th). A late fee of $15 will be charged to the account if fees are not paid by the 15th of the month.
Fees
45 min group class - $50/MO
60 min group class - $60/MO
Can I try a class for free?
We’d love for you to come and try a class for free. As long as there is space available we can schedule a trial class during the month of October. You can email Abby at abby@celebrationdance.com to schedule.
Why is the age cut off set on October 1st?
Like the school system, we have learned that dancers learn best when they are grouped together with students at their same age level. It is also important (especially for our younger classes) that the class have a small age range. We have also learned that this helps all of our dancers have a successful recital.
Is there a recital?
YES! All students have the opportunity for a stage performance in our big season finale production which will be held May 10 - 12. Costumes for spring will be purchased in December. Dancers ages 3 - 6 will perform in 1 Saturday show. Dancers ages 7 and up will perform in at least 2 separate performances in our spring show.
Is there a costume fee? Recital fee?
Ages 3 - 6 - $55 per costume
Ages 7 - 9 - $60 per costume
Ages 10 and up - $65 per costume
- There are no recital fees.
What extra costs are there outside of tuition?
Extra costs will include Spring Recital tickets ($10-$15/ person), recital extras (dance props like a fan or a scarf), and any extra performances you’d like to attend.
Where can we wait during classes?
We ask that parents do not stay in the studio space during a dance class as our students work and focus much better that way.
We have a waiting room at the back of our studio though it is not very large. We are working on expanding our waiting room, but in the meantime, we ask that parents wait outside of the building whenever possible. We are close to many wonderful spots where you can hang out during class time!
Kress Library
Voyageurs Coffee Shop and Bakery
Voyageur Park
A picturesque walk along the Fox River
Is there a dress code?
Yes. Students are required to wear certain dance attire to class and to wear their hair in a bun if they are age 7 and older.
Ballet + Pre-Ballet
Leotard, skirt, pink ballet tights, pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. Hair in a bun for ages 7 and up
Hair in a tight ponytail or bun for ages 3-6
No t-shirts or sweatshirts allowed
Contemporary (combo with ballet)
Leotard and skirt or black shorts over pink convertible tights
Hair in a bun for ages 7 and up
No t-shirts or sweatshirts allowed
Contemporary dancers will perform in tan footless tights (unless otherwise noted)
Important contact info :
Abby - Studio Administrator & Costume/Production Coordinator - abby@celebrationdance.com
Parker - Business Manager - parker@celebrationdance.com
Kirsty - Owner & Creative Director - kirsty@celebrationdance.com
Let's Keep In Touch!
Let’s Keep In Touch!
Please reach out with any questions. We’re happy to help!
Abby - Studio Administrator & Costume/Production Coordinator
Parker - Business Manager
parkergungor@icloud.com
Kirsty - Owner/Creative Director
kirsty@celebrationdance.com
Contact Info
Calendar 2024-2025
Calendar
October 3rd : Classes Begin!
October 5: Auditions for Belonging Youth Ballet
October 28 - Nov 1: Dress up week (dancers can wear any dress up costumes to class)
November 1st : Winter recital tickets go on sale
November 25 - 29 : Thanksgiving break
December 13-15 : Winter recitals / Green Bay location
December 16 - January 3 : Winter Break
January 6 : Winter/Spring session begins
March 24 - 28 : Spring Break
April 1 : Spring recital tickets go on sale
April 5 : Dress rehearsal for BYB spring performance
April 11 + 12 : Belonging Youth Ballet performances
May 6-8 : Dress rehearsals for spring shows
May 9-11 : Spring Recitals
May 12 : Summer Break begins
Where to Enter for Dance
Info coming soon!