Ronya’s Academy of Dance, LLC (RAD) enjoys producing a professional Dance Recital (RAD REVUE) for our students. (Hereafter collectively referred to as “Recital”.) Participation in the Recital is optional but is encouraged as a part of the whole performing arts education experience. It is rewarding to the participants to display their talents and share their enthusiasm with the audience while also rewarding to the audience to see the talent and dedication of the students. While participating in the Recital is optional, it is also a privilege and should be taken seriously regardless of the level or age of the student. It is important for you to fully understand the Recital Agreement. By providing this important information in advance everyone has the opportunity to be clear on the policies and procedures before committing to participation in the Recital. We want to provide the best for our students and families, which includes having a wonderful year-end RAD REVUE! Having everyone involved cooperate will aid us in doing so.

ATTENDANCE & COMMITMENT RAD reserves the right to remove students, who are not attending class on a regular basis, from the Recital. Any dancer who misses more than six (6) classes will not be allowed to participate in the Recital. (Attendance records are kept by the instructors.) Dancers who miss multiple classes, or have to “sit-out” due to tardiness or inappropriate attire, create a disruptive learning experience for the entire class. Though we do not strive for “perfection”, students do need to learn the choreography and instructors need to be able to set staging in order to make the Recital an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Upon signing this agreement, you are committing your student (or yourself) to fully participating in the Recital. Nothing is more devastating to a class than to have students drop out once staging has been set. Please know and impress upon the Recital participant that it is very important to follow through with the year, as committed, so as not to disrupt the rest of the class. Please note, the Rehearsal & Recital are tentatively set to be held Saturday, May 22, 2010 and Sunday, May 23, 2010.

COSTUMES Being committed to participate in the Recital means the purchase of a costume for each class in which the dancer participates (or the classes with which they will perform in the Recital). Should the dancer decide not to participate, or be refused participation by the directors, the costume is still the property of the dancer. (If there is ever a possibility of selling the costume to another dancer we will let you know.) A $30 per student per class costume deposit ($40 per Preschool student) is due no later than November 19, 2009. The balance of the costume payment is due no later than December 10, 2009. (If alternate arrangements need to be made for dire circumstances please speak to Ms. Ronya.) Costume payments are non-refundable for any reason. Once ordered, costumes cannot be canceled as they are made to order. Once the costumes arrive, any alterations must be approved by the directors and are the responsibility of the student/parent. Any costumes, accessories, Recital t-shirts and other items not picked up by the last day of classes will be forfeited and disposed of. It is the responsibility of the student/parent to pick up costumes, etc. if the student drops out of the program for any reason.

COST OF COSTUMES The total costs of costumes are:

Creative Dance $50      ¨       Preschool $60       ¨      Other classes $55 per class

REHEARSAL & RECITAL POLICIES Dress Rehearsal is only for students participating in the Recital. (Students not participating in the Recital may not participate in the Dress Rehearsal as it is confusing to the class.) Students must attend and participate in the Dress Rehearsal in order to perform in the Recital. If a student does not participate in the Dress Rehearsal (for any reason, emergency or otherwise) they will not be permitted to participate in the Recital. During both the Dress Rehearsal and Recital all participants must remain backstage for the entire show. If younger students will not willingly remain backstage without their mother or female guardian, then the mother or female guardian should volunteer to work backstage to appease the young student. For the safety of all student, they must be signed-in and signed-out by an adult/guardian (parent, grandparent, etc.) which will be easily recognizable by the student. The backstage area will be secured and only staff, participants and assigned volunteers will be permitted in this area. We feel the safety of our students is our top priority and work hard to keep them safe.

Ticket monies are used to cover the expenses the Academy incurs to create all the “magic” of the Recital including rental fees, technical fees (sound, lighting, etc.), programs and numerous other items.

Please remain seated for the entire performance. Plan accordingly with other guests that this is treated as a professional performance and it is not proper to leave the auditorium unless it is an emergency. It is disrespectful to the performers and other audience members. Do not get up during a dance. If there is a need to leave the auditorium, wait until the dance is finished and exit during a break between dances. If Security notices someone continually in and out of his/her seat they will be requested to sit at the back of the auditorium for the remainder of the show.

It is up to the discretion of the RAD Directors to have removed any audience member, parent/guardian, volunteer or performer who is disrespectful to any Security, volunteer, Director or staff member working on the Recital.

VOLUNTEERS We are always in need of female volunteers to help out in the dressing room. If any parents or guardians (or responsible big sisters) are available and willing to “run the gauntlet” please inform an Office Assistant as soon as possible so we may plan accordingly. Additionally, many other volunteers (both male and female) are needed to help make the magic happen so if anyone is willing to accept the challenge please inform an Office Assistant. Without great volunteers the show could never be as wonderful! THANK YOU!

COOPERATION All year participants work very hard to produce a Recital of which they and their guests will be proud. Please be sure to check custody arrangements, family vacations, work schedules and other activities that might interfere with the Recital and plan accordingly.

QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS As always, please ask! There are no “dumb questions”, only questions to which we will find the answers.

Thank you in advance for all of the great questions, ideas and suggestions. We are continually learning and trying to improve the quality education and experience we provide.