DANCE COMPANY
Advance Tap & Jazz
CMRC takes the our advance programs very seriously for
all students. Even if a dancer is taking ballet, pointe,
tap, or jazz for a fun hobby, it is a challenging technique
that must be done correctly to ensure students do not suffer
serious or long term injuries to their growing bodies. All
dancers in our advance levels are NOT placed according to
age or grade at school. They are instead placed in the level
where the staff feels they will best excel without risking
physical injuries. We take many factors into consideration
including attendance, classroom behavior/ focus, commitment
to learning (by accepting feedback) and technical progress
throughout each school year. Students should not assume
they will always move up to the next level, regardless of
whether or not they moved up the year before or where their
friends were placed. No two dancers progress at the same
pace and it is extremely common and almost expected that
students may stay in a level for two years to build the
strong foundation needed to successfully advance and accomplish
their goals.
The Carroll Manor Dance Company consists of five divisions.
Each division must follow strict policies in regard to attendance,
behavior and attire. Company Dancerswill have the opportunitie
to perform around Maryland. We have been very fortunate
to dance at several retirement and nursing homes! We have
also danced for the Iron Birds, as well the locl Jacksonville
Independance Day Celebration. We look forward to many more
performance opportunities.
ATTIRE- All students are asked to wear a solid black leotard
and tights with black leather split sole jazz shoes. Company
Levels One - Three should wear black leather oxford tap
shoes. Company Level Four and Five should wear black 2inch
heel tap shoes. Please no t-shirts, or baggy clothes. Hair
should be pulled off of the face in a neat ponytail or bun
with bangs pinned back. This will help create a cleaner
look in the classroom and will allow for the teacher to
focus more on the students instead of being distracted by
excess clothing or an array of colors. Students with incorrect
attire or hair will be given one warning, if they continue
to arrive without the proper uniform they will be asked
to observe class while stretching and taking notes.
STRETCHING- It is strongly suggested that students arrive
10- 15 minutes early to class to being stretching and warming
up in the lobby. We have given our students many different
stretches to try, should you have specific questions, please
ask your teacher. When students begin class warmed up, they
can maximize the use of their class time to improve their
technique instead of 15 minutes being spent warming up during
valuable class time. This will allow more time to focus
on new terminology or improving the basics. Warming up before
class also decreases a student's likelihood of being injured
during class.
ATTENDANCE- In our company classes attendance is very important!
Each class a student misses puts her one more class behind
her peers. A dancer cannot improve if they are not in class
to practice and receive feedback. This can affect a dancer
staying in their assigned level as well as moving up to
the next level at the end of the year. Excessive absences
may also affect stage time in the final class piece for
the show.r the show.
BEHAVIOR- All Carroll Manor Dance Company members should
act in a responsible, motivated and hard-working manner.
Company Level One
75mins
This class is open to all first time company students and
dancers going into 6th grade
Company Level Two
75mins
Teachers approval needed
Company Level Three
90mins
Teachers approval needed
Company Level Four
90mins
Teachers approval needed
If you have any questions please call and/or e-mail Melissa
Heick at carrollmanordance@gmail.com