1. Somerset Dance Program Mrs. Swogger

2. Somerset Website  Please make sure you and your child are familiar with this website www.somersetacademy.com www.somersetacademy.com  All class information is posted on each individual class your daughter or son is taking.  For any and all information and news in Mrs. Swogger’s class, please make sure to check the page regularly.

3. Syllabus  Syllabus is located online under Mrs. Swogger’s webpage. -Class description and Grading -Classroom Rules and Expectations -Materials -Wish List -Dance Contract (DUE SEPT. 4 TH )

4. What will your child learn in Dance?  Dance Terminology  Dance History  Two or more dance forms  (Ballet, Jazz, Modern/Contemporary, Hip- Hop)  Student Choreography Projects  Flexibility and Technique  Learn choreography and how to perform in front of an audience.  Performance (2 Mandatory Performances)

5. Uniform Fees Payments to be paid on Somerset Website under Online Payments. *Due 9/30*  Leotard $25  Jazz Pants $35  Dance Shirt $12 (Can be worn on Fridays or in Dance Class over leotard) *Orders should be in last week of September or first week of October*

6. IMPORTANT DATES Rehearsal and Performance Days are Mandatory!! Winter Performance  Dress Rehearsal Date: Friday, December 4 th, 2015  Performance Date: Saturday, December 5 th, 2015  Location: River of Grass Theatre Spring Performance  Dress Rehearsal Date: May TBA  Performance Date: May TBA  Location: River of Grass Theatre

7. Performance Schedule Saturday Performance- Same Show - Two Performances  Students must arrive and check-in by 12:30  1st Show (Middle School Parents) 2:00pm-4:00pm  Break – Students must be back and checked-in by 5:30  2nd Show (High School Parents) 7:00pm-9:00pm  Tickets: $10 MORE INFO WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE IN OCTOBER

8. Email  The best way to contact Mrs. Swogger is via email at sswogger@somersetacademy.com - Please allow 24-48 hours for a response.sswogger@somersetacademy.com

9. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Mrs. Swogger