Shin Dance Frequently Asked Questions


General


  • 1 - When do I register for the 10 month Academic Program?

    General

    Pre-registration is during the last week of May. Regular registration is during summer before the first class in September.

     
  • 2 - What is the 10 month Academic Program?

    General

    The 10 month Academic Program begins in September and runs through June. This program has specific course objectives for strong foundation, and students then learn choreography which will be performed in our annual recital in June.

     
  • 3 - How do I register?

    General

     

    • Register online at www.shindance.com (class schedules section) or fill out a registration form in our administration office.

     

     
  • 4 - Can my child try a class before registration?

    General

    Yes, to all potential students, we allow 'one' trial class. Please purchase a 'trial' class card from the administration office. The cost of the Trial Class Card is $8.00.

     
  • 5 - When can my child begin classes?

    • Recreational Classes and beginning level classes are on-going, and enrollment can begin at anytime, as long as space is still available.
    • All other academic classes are a part of the 10 Month Academic Program.
    • New classes are added, so please check the schedule.
     

Tuition Policies


  • 6 - How much is the Hourly Rate?

    Tuition Policies

    • 1.0 hrs class / week $ 45.10 / month
    • 1.5 hrs class / week $ 67.65 / month
    • 2.0 hrs class / week $ 82.00 / month
    • 2.5 hrs class / week $102.50 / month
    • 3.0 hrs class / week $116.85 / month
    • 3.5 hrs class / week $136.33 / month
    • 4.0 hrs class / week $147.60 / month
    • 4.5 hrs class / week $166.05 / month
    • 5.0 hrs class / week $184.50 / month
    • 5.5 hrs class / week $202.95 / month
    • 6.0 hrs class / week $221.40 / month

     
  • 7 - What is Monthly Tuition?

    Tuition Policies

    Monthly Tuition is the discounted rate that students receive when they pay for the entire month. Discounts are calculated according to the number of hours each student attends classes in a week. (“Hourly Rate”)

     
  • 8 - How much is Single Class Tuition?

    Tuition Policies

    • 1.0 hr class $15.00 / per class
    • 1.5 hr class $20.00 / per class
    • 2.0 hr class $25.00 / per class
    • 2.5 hr class $30.00 / per class
    • 3.0 hr class $35.00 / per class

     
  • 9 - What is Single Class Tuition?

    Tuition Policies

    • Single class tuition is the retail price for all classes.
    • All tuition that is under a full month (4x) is considered single class tuition.
    • No late fees apply to Single Class Tuition.

     

Studio Policies


  • 10 - What shoes are allowed inside the dance studios?

    Studio Policies

    Ballet slippers, Pointe shoes, Jazz shoes, Modern dance paws, Jazz sneakers, Tap shoes, and clean sneakers for Hip-Hop may be worn inside the studio. No dance shoes may be worn in the streets.[Absolutely NO street shoes are allowed in the studio at any time.] Dirt, oil and small stones damage the floor and create injury. All street shoes MUST be placed on the shoe rack outside the studio, or they are subject to be moved to the administration office for safety reasons.

     
  • 11 - What is the dress code for Ballet classes?

    Studio Policies

    Dancers must have their hair tied in a ballet bun with bangs pinned back and wear pink tights Pointe shoes or ballet slippers (not “ballet styled” shoes or house slippers) and a leotard according to the class color.

     

Events


  • 12 - When is the annual performance?

    Events

    The annual performance is in June 18th, 2011. Students who wish to participate in the performance must be in class at least 10 months before the performance.

     

Shin Dance Company


  • 13 - What is Shin Dance Company?

    Shin Dance Company

    Shin Dance Company, founded by Artistic Director Shin Yue Wang, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting Chinese culture through the beauty of dance arts. Dancers join the Company family by invitation or audition to perform throughout local community and serve charitable organizations. Shin Dance Company’s repertoire of traditional and Chinese influenced dance-arts celebrates individual expression, illuminates artistic collaboration and enriches multi-cultural understanding.