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Armonk Dance

Where every student matters!
CONTACT US 914-273-2623
28 Kaysal Court - Armonk, NY

Class Descriptions, Dress Code and School Policies

 Class Descriptions
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 Dance Basics & Tap: 3 & 4 Year Dancers​                                                           An introduction to the basic elements of dance. Using movement concepts such as level, directions, time, shape and rhythm, teachers instruct young children in becoming aware of and exploring their own movement and devel­oping skills that prepare them for dance. The class includes a warm-up of stretching and strengthening muscles, developing loco motor and non-loco motor skills, exploring concepts and dancing a story.

 Jump & Jive and Ballet/ Hip Hop
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 3 & 4 Year Dancers​                                                                    Jump & Jive Ballet Hip Hop teaches the same basic techniques as Dance Basics except in a more energetic manner. For those children who love to rock & roll, jump & jive, upbeat music in a structured yet non-stop fun environment.

 Acrobatics:
This style combines jazz dance with basic tumbling moves such as cartwheels, head rolls, handstands and students work their way up to aerials, walkovers, handsprings and flips. Work is first done on mats with a spotter and ends up on the stage in a production number. Student's progress at their own pace and each of their strengths are used in the recital depending on ability.

 Modern: Fundamentals of modern dance: emphasis on skeletal alignment, breathing, relaxation, and the use of dynamics and rhythm in space.
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Ballet: An introduction to vocabulary, techniques, and theories of ballet. Emphasis on body alignment and effective methods for gaining strength and flexibility necessary for proper ballet training. Basic ballet technique is presented in a traditional ballet class consisting of exercises at the barre in the center, and across the floor. Emphasis is placed on body and spatial awareness in addition to ballet terminology.

​Hip-Hop: or “Street Jazz”, is fun, funky, aerobic and great for students aged seven to adult, with plenty or no previous dance experience. As seen in the music videos and concert tours of Hip Hop recording artists, this style is a must for any performer considering a career in commercial dance.

 Jazz: is the most commercial dance form. Emphasizing presentation, extension of the limbs and isolations of the torso, jazz is a great workout. From lyrical to funky, jazz gives all dancers a broader range of style and vocabulary of movement.
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Lyrical: Fusion of Ballet with Jazz and Contemporary dance techniques.  Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion thru movement. 

​Tap: is the fun, aerobic dance style that is an integral part of the musical theatre performer‘s skill set. Tap gives all dancers a greater understanding of rhythm and style.

Dress Code


No Street Clothes, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Loose Fitting Clothing Permitted

Pre-School (Ages 3 & 4 yrs. old)

Dance Basics: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers.
Jump and Jive and Ballet/Hip Hop Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
Boys- Black sweatpants, white T-shirt, sneakers for Hip Hop

Jump and Tap : Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers & black baby doll tap shoes with tap ties.
No attached or  detached skirts or tutus please. Hair up off face & neck.

All Styles (Grades K & 1) No attached or detached skirts or tutus!
Acrobatics: Black leotard, black jazz pants,tights or leggings bare feet

Ballet Ages 5 & 6: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, pink waist elastic and hair in a Bun or French twist.
Ballet/Jazz: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers.
Jazz/Hip-Hop: Black leotard, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes.
Tap/Ballet: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers & black baby doll tap shoes with tap ties.
Hair up off face & neck.

 
Ballet (Grades 2 & up)
Grade 2-3 : Light Blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers and pink waist elastic.

Grade 4-5: Maroon leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers pink waist elastic
Grade 6-7: Navy blue leotard, pink seamed tights, pink ballet slippers pink waist elastic
Grade 8-12; Black leotard, pink seamed tights, pink ballet slippers, pink waist elastic

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School Policies

All students should come to class on time and in appropriate dance attire. Please reference the dress code above.  Please send your dancer with their hair in the proper style for the class. We do not supply hair elastics or bobby pins. 

​Students and parents are expected to be respectful to ACD teachers and staff. We want your dancer to have the best and most productive dance experience.  Classroom etiquette will be discussed with the students on  an age appropriate level.  Parents are asked to call the office for any discussions and we will set up a time to meet with you. It has been our experience that we are not able to adequately address concerns or questions between classes. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

​If your child will arrive on the activity bus, please remind them to clean up their area after snack and before entering class.  Please be mindful of the volume of activities in the lobby area as it can be distracting to the dancers when there is a lot of outside noise.

​If you have a young dancer, we ask that you accompany them to the restroom and help them to keep the bathroom neat.  Books and magazines should be returned to the rack and crayons to the boxes on the table.
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​If your dancer arrives late, they should wait at the door of the studio they have class in until the current exercise is completed. The teacher will let the dancer know when it is safe to enter the room.  

​If your dancer arrives more than 15 minutes late, they will observe class. This is not meant to be punitive. It is the policy we have in place for the safety of your dancer. The majority of the warm up is done in the first 1/3rd of the class. We take seriously our responsibility to keep your dancer injury free.  We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.









​New Pointe ladies: Plum/Purple leotard, pink seamed tights, matching skirt for pointe class only, pointe shoes *
* Pointe shoes must be checked by teacher prior to sewing
Competition Team
Minis- Light blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, pink waist elastic

Juniors- Navy blue leotard, pink seamed tights, pink ballet slippers, pink waist elastic
Seniors-Black leotard, pink seamed tights, pink ballet slippers, pink waist elastic, black skirt for pointe

​Ballet Skirts may be worn for Pointe Class & Variation Class. Hair will be in a Bun or French Twist
Acrobatics (Grades 2 & up)
Any black leotard, tights or leggings, bare feet and hair up off face and neck.
 Hip Hop (Grades 2 & up)
Any black leotard or tank top, jazz pants, sweatpants or dance shorts. Black and white converse.. Hair up off face & neck.
Jazz  (Grades 2 & up)
Any black leotard or tank top, tights, jazz pants or dance shorts.
Black split sole jazz shoes. Hair up off face & neck.
Lyrical (Grades 2 & up)
Any black leotard or tank top, tights, jazz pants or dance shorts.
Bare feet or foot undies. Hair up off face & neck.
 Modern (Grades 2 & up)
Black leotard, black tights, black jazz pants or black dance shorts. (shorts only allowed with tights underneath)
Bare feet. Hair up off face & neck.
Tap (Grades 2 & up)
Any black leotard or tank top, tights, jazz pants or dance shorts.
Black Jazz tap shoes. Hair up off face & neck.


​  FACILITY MODIFICATIONS: 1- MERV-13 Hepa filters are being installed into our air conditioning systems.  These EPA approved filters are designed to trap 98% of all airborne particles. They will use an electrostatic charge to eliminate bacteria down to .3 microns, including the COVID-19 virus.  These filters will be replaced monthly. 

2- We have hired NY Disinfecting Services to do ongoing decontamination of the facility.  They will implement an advanced multi-step process using antimicrobial technology that kills viruses,  including COVID-19.  Surfaces will be coated with EPA approved Calia 1452, designed to kill COVID-19 and eliminate up to 99.9% of germs, bacteria and other harmful microbes.  Once surfaces are treated, bacteria is not able to attach or grow on the treated surface for up to 60 days.  We will implement this process regularly.  

3- The front desk will be protected by closing our door and window.  However, we discourage parents and caregivers from visiting the lobby and prefer to answer your inquiries by phone or email.   

4- All free-standing furniture will be temporarily removed from the lobby  to discourage social gathering. 

5- Lobby areas and hallways will have additional  hand sanitizing stations,  including Purell in the studios.

6- Hallways  will have directional markings to help ensure a safer traffic flow. 

7- Posters will be displayed throughout the studio to remind patrons of safety protocol including social distancing. 

8- Studio floors will be clearly marked in box shapes, with one student per box,  to ensure social distancing between students during class.  

9- Each studio will be equipped with upgraded technology to live stream classes in real time for those choosing our virtual learning option.  This will also help to allow us to move all classes on-line quickly should we need to close temporarily.      .

PROCEDURE MODIFICATIONS: 1- No one will be admitted into Armonk Dance without a mask that covers both the nose and mouth.  Everyone entering the building will have a contact free temperature check. 

2- ALL in-studio classes will have a strict 12 student limit.   Students registering for filled classes may alternatively register for live streamed  classes.

3-   Students will be admitted into the building one at a time to ensure social distancing.  Students should not arrive more  than 10 minutes prior to their class to assure a better traffic flow .  Students must wait socially distanced outside.

4- Anyone entering the building will have a temperature check. *** We are looking for responsible high school or older to chaperone and assist those waiting outside, and also to take temperatures.  Forward interest to armonkdance@gmail.com

5- There will be NO check-in at the front desk.  Instead, students will go directly to their assigned studio and settle on the box marked on the floor.   All student belongings should be brought into the studio and contained in their own dance bag/backpack etc.   

6- We request that parents, caregivers and siblings refrain from entering and waiting in the facility unless absolutely necessary. 

7- Classes have been scheduled as best as possible so that there is no or minimal wait time for most  students.   If a student must wait between classes, it must be done in designated areas , at least 6 feet apart, and keep their mask on.  Students may also opt to leave  the studio between classes.

8- All social gathering areas such as the dressing room and homework area will be closed until further notice.   All three in-house bathrooms are open to all dancers  

9- Students attending classes should travel light, leaving non-essentials at home.  Students should come dressed in dance attire, with hair up, and all personal belongings carried inside their dance bag. 

10- Administrative staff will be disinfecting highly touched surfaces, such as hand rails door openings, and bathroom faucets throughout the day and evening.  Teachers will be disinfecting stereos and ballet barres between each class.  

11-   Students may bring water bottles,  and should be properly labeled.  

12- The boutique will only be open on a limited basis and by appointment only.  We have all uniforms and shoes, with fashion items, in stock.  We strongly encourage you to purchase dance attire prior to the first day of class.   The boutique will be closed during class time.  .  

Student Expectations – What You Should Do For Us   STUDENT MODIFICATIONS  1- All Armonk Dance students must sign and return the COVID-19 waiver stating personal guidelines prior to taking your first class.  

2- All students must wear a mask, wash hands, or use hand sanitizer before and after each class.
3- Please do NOT attend classes, or come to the studio, if you answer yes to any of the following questions.  Our staff will also follow the same procedure. .          – Have you had a fever over 100 degrees in the last 24 hours before arriving at the studio? .       
  – Do you currently have, or recently had, and respiratory or flu like symptoms, sore throat, chills or shortness of breath?
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– Have you been in contact with anyone in the last 14 days who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or had COVID symptoms?


4. In the event that a student, or family member, tests positive for COVID-19 or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you must refrain from taking class for a minimum of 14 days or until a negative COVID-19 result is found.  In the meantime, you will be able to take class via ZOOM.  In addition, you must alert Armonk Dance for the protection of staff and students.  Your name will be kept confidential.

5- Students with wait time between classes will be asked to wear a face mask and sit in designated areas adhering to social distancing, or to wait outside. 

6- Students should come to the studio wearing their dance attire as the dressing room will be closed until further notice.

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7- Students should bring their own water.  We do have the cooler stocked but will be unable to hand out snacks at this time. Please be sure to pack a snack if your child is coming straight from school  



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  • 2019-2020 Calendar
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