Lesson Descriptions

Saturday Musical Theatre

If your child is star struck then he/she will love our Saturday Musical theatre class. Kids
are divided into age, ability and friendship groups and within each session they cover lots of
different dance styles with a little song and drama to spice up the performance!

Street jazz, modern jazz and tap are the basic styles taught. The high light of working towards
optional exams and the end of year show case boosts self confidence!

This course is great for those that want to dance for a long session on Saturdays, for boys and
girls age 4 + and for those that are committed for the year.

Drama Craze

On Saturdays we hold a class for those that are interested in drama only and don’t want to
dance or sing. It’s a new thing for us to separate the drama from our musical theatre course
but we recognise that some children are just totally focused on acting and this is what their
passion is. It’s a class for fun and a new venture so depending on sign up and interest we will
see if we will take it a step forward and have the class perform their own show in the theatre!

At the beginning of each class, we'll be doing warm up games (to release tension, and to get
confidence. This is very important when performing! We'll be doing some improvisations
to learn how to move on stage, how to talk, and what they look at when you act, etc. Also
breathing and speech exercises will be given while they're doing their improvisations.
Scenes from a play will be introduced to learn to concentrate on breathing, speech,
movements, and feelings. By the end of the course we will put on a show!

It’s a new course please take advantage of our special offer: 50 % off the first terms fees

Song Craze

As above we have realised a need to separate some of the subjects so children can learn to
sing as a separate unit. This can also be combined with the drama course for those that like
drama and singing but not dancing.

Tiny tots ballet

This class is great for that first experience! I promise you it will be a good one with child
friendly teachers who teach the class through imagery and story telling. Wands, crowns,
sparkly stars enhance the magic that ballet can bring.

The class is ideal for 2 – 4 yr olds and included in your fees are 2 free adult tickets (under 5’s
free) to see DCA perform their end of year show.

Arts and Crafts

children in an International nursery. They feel so good when they can take something home
and they did it themselves!

Older ones who would love to learn to draw and how to do arts and crafts with an end result
to be really proud of can learn all the skills needed to make props, scenery and design work
for tickets, the programme and posters for the end of year show.

It’s an important part of the whole team process of putting on a successful show and students
will be acknowledged for their work in the show programme/prospectus.

It’s a year long process with a really good feel of satisfaction at the end!

Please check our calendar as there is no art sessions on school holidays and long weekends
etc.

Circus Skills

With barrels of fun for all ages and all stages it’s a great way to try juggling, plate spinning,
diablolo, hula hoops, tightwire, poi, and more. For t he very youngest its all game related.
Any one can have a go!

It’s become evident that circus skills give people a wonderful boost of self esteem; it can
improve fitness, while being fun and help with poor attention.

These are one off workshops held on Saturdays so check out our calendar

Ballet

Less and less children are passionate about ballet, but for those that still love this discipline
we hold a class on Saturdays for general levels: A wonderful way to learn technique and
improve posture and grace whilst having fun.

Action tots

A toddler dance class with all time favourite children’s songs with some catchy numbers you
may never have heard of! Dress up and props make these classes a lot of fu. Come and watch
your tot shake a leg! As soon as your tot can walk then bring him/her along to give it a try!

Street Jazz

So your child knows all the latest dance hits and pop star dance routines? From age 5yrs up
you can come and learn cool dance routines to your favourite songs. Fast moving and fun!
Join the group according to your age and ability. Boys love this class too!

Private Tuition

Are you really serious and would like to improve your technique, would like a class with just
you and a few friends or would you like to have a dance created just for you? There are many
reasons why private tuition could be a good option for you and can be held at our studio or at
your home.

Adult classes

It’s never too late to start dancing. Any age can benefit why not give it ago? Its fun keeps
you fit and healthy and can help you tone up.

Time table and fees

50 % off arts and crafts if you are a DCA student signed up for musical theatre!

Saturday class timetable

Age Group/time

Age 2 – 4 yrs

08:45 – 09:25

09:30 – 10:15

Subject

Yearly Price paid in 3 parts

Baby ballet

Baby crafts

55 000 Ft

Age 4 – 8 yrs

08:30 – 09:20

Stage Crafts

55 000 Ft

09:30 – 11:30

Musical Theatre

168 000 Ft

11:30 – 12:15

Drama Craze

55 000 Ft

Age 8 + yrs

10:30 – 11:20

Stage Crafts

55 000 Ft

11:30 – 14:30

Musical theatre

243 000 Ft

14:30 – 15:30

Drama Craze

70 000 Ft

14:30 – 15:30

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price per lesson

15:30 – 16:30

Private Singling lessons

4500 Ft (30 minutes)

Song Craze

70 000 Ft

14:30 – 16:30

Private dance lessons

8500 Ft (60 minutes)

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price per lesson

Circus skills

1500 Ft per drop in session

Weekly class time not been finalised yet

Calendar

September

October

24 – 27

November

December

First day

DCA sign-up and payment for exams

Halloween Party

Fairy school

No arts and crafts

Bring a friend for free day

Parents class come and try! Last 30 minutes of the class.

Christmas Pantomime Party

DCA closed for Christmas / Trip Vienna for kids / adults shopping

DCA closed for Christmas

January

No arts and crafts

bring a friend for free day

February

20 – 23

March

Carnival Party

Fairy school

No arts and crafts

April

No arts and crafts

Exam session

No arts and crafts / Photo shoot (stay an extra hour)

10 – 13

May

DCA closed for Easter Saturday

Fairy School / Pop star school

No arts and crafts

June

Full cast rehearsal all must attend

Dance show theatre rehearsal

End of year dance show

No arts and crafts

Exam awards party

DCA Party Trip to the country

Exams

ROSETTES, STAR DANCE AWARDS AND MEDALS FOR HOBBY LEVEL DANCERS

FULL GRADED EXAMS AND STUDENT TEACHER EXAMS FOR THE MORE
SERIOUS

The examination is an international award from the International Dance Teachers association
the biggest of its kind in the world (www.idta.co.uk). The examiner will fly from the UK to
spend the day examining our pupils, it is an official examination.

These exams are optional. They give children confidence, a sense of achievement, something
to work towards, and it shows which level the child is at. For the graded examinations a child
may go onto professional education in the performance arts sector. Children love collecting
their awards and showing the examiner what they have learned!

Age 4 – 7 yrs can collect Rosette; ages 8 – 10 yrs star dance awards and age 11 yrs + medals

6 to collect at each level in ballet, modern/jazz, gym dance, national, tap and theatre craft.
For medals it is much more difficult and intense and students choose a couple of styles and
work up from bronze – gold.

Children can enter for a maximum of three exams in one examination session

(6 000 Ft per exam and 2 000 Ft for star board or rosette banner or plaque)

For graded exams a lot more commitment is needed as the child must perform a serious of
exercises and dancers in front of the examiner. More then one lesson a week may be required
and additional private class. These exams cost 10 000 Ft each.

Exam session Date:

Sign-up and Payment due:

All children must be in uniform for exam sessions and to arrive to class with their hair in a
very neat pony tail

Saturday March 10 (during class)

Saturday October 1

Dance wear

Some items are compulsory and we do all we can to keep costs down.

Tap shoes

Tap shoes are 8000 Ft to buy, but here at DCA we have started up a ‘rental’ option. You pay
2000 Ft for the year to cover our costs in ordering new stock, replacing, cleaning and admin
etc. If your feet grow mid year, you just swap them for another pair!

6000 Ft deposit is required and will be returned to you when you return our shoes at the end
of the year!

Ballet shoes

We will be fitting ballet shoes on September 3rd and ordering that day, we are no longer going
to keep them in stock because I end up with too many in one size and not enough in another
and it all goes pair shape. We will check your child’s current ballet shoes and replace them.
The cost is 5000 Ft. If you choose to order after September 3rd then you will be charged
postage on top of the shoes.

Dance dress

One of the rules set by IDTA is that all children should be in exam uniform. Many schools
insist that children should wear a different style for each subject. This is really nice but can
get pricy for parents so while I can get away with one uniform for all exams I will!

As a registered IDTA school I can choose the design. I have always had the pink lycra as its
practical and lasts but in current years children have been wishing to come in their own gear,
and class has become a place to be fashionable.

I will see if I can come up with a more cute design and get back to you al.

Dance leotard and trousers

Dance trousers 8000 Ft and leotards 5000 Ft. We will offer a 25 % discount and free fitting
and altering service on September 3rd

Some children need alterations from their dance trousers from last year we will also do that so
don’t forget to bring them along!

Second hand sales

Unfortunately DCA are unable to take the responsibility of being middle person and
organising second hand sales. We tried it once before and we ended up with a lot of
uncomfortable problems and conflicts. However I have the great idea that if anyone wants to
this then post your unwanted items up on our face book page and then you can organise these
sales between yourselves and there’s no middle person involved. I hope that will be good for
you and for me!

DCA Show 2012

General show Information

Show date:

Sunday may 13

Show times:

10 am and 12:30 pm

Tickets:

1500 Ft / Under 5’s free

Those attending both shows 2000 Ft / under 5’s free

Venue:

Budafok-Tétényi Művelődési Központ
1222 Budapest, Nagytétényi u. 31–33.

Parking:
There is no space in the actual car park of the theatre however you can pull up
outside and drop your child at 9am at our parent point. From there your child will be escorted
to the changing rooms.

There is plenty of space adjacent a one minute drive away in the Tesco’s car park. It is free to
park.

Rehearsal Information

Everyone must be present in order to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Class

time of rehearsal

Saturday Musical Theatre stage 1 and 2

Saturday Musical theatre stage 3 and 4

Saturday Musical theatre stage 5

09:30 - 12:30

11:30 – 16:00

09:30 – 16:00

weekly class timetable not confirmed yet

Bus service to the theatre

We will put a bus service on from the dance school to the theatre and back only if we have
enough interest. The bus will leave at 9:00 am and return at 13:00 for the morning session.
For the afternoon session it will leave at 11:00 and return at 17:00.

Please pay and reserve on the application form attached. The cost is 1500 Ft return. On the
event of not enough sign up we will inform you 1 week earlier and refund you your money at
dancing.

What to do during the rehearsal:

When you arrive to the rehearsal sign in and take your costumes to the changing rooms

Find your name on one of the chairs and change into your first costume

Leave your bag and day clothes under your chair as not to get things mixed up.

Place your dance shoes on your chair.

You may play until you are called in for rehearsal

After your rehearsal take your costumes back and sign out.

Bring non messy snacks and water / we will also have food and drink for sale at the theatre

DANCERS ONLY at the rehearsal (If you can’t resist volunteer to be back stage help!)

Day of the Show

Bus service to the theatre

We will put a bus service on from the dance school to the theatre and back only if we have
enough interest. The bus will leave at 8:30 am and return at 15:00

Please pay and reserve on the application form attached. The cost is 1500 Ft return. On the
event of not enough sign up we will inform you 1 week earlier and refund you your money at
dancing.

Arrival:

You may drop your children at 9 am off outside while we will have helpers to escort the
children to the changing room.

Parking is next to the theatre in the tesco’s car park and is free of charge

Doors open at 10 am for the first show and 12:30 pm for the second show

Hair and make-up:

Hair must be done at home. It should look nice and be off the front of the dancers face as not
to distract or cause injury. No fancy hair accessories.

We will do make up and glitter and any extra hair things at the venue.

If you would like your child’s hair done by a professional stylist on the day at the venue then
a fee of 2000 Ft is due. It must be booked in advance as each hair dresser needs 20 minutes
per child and we will only supply as many hairdressers as we need.

Break:

There will be a break between 11:30 – 12:30 pm. There will be snacks and drinks available.
Please also feel free to bring your own food and drink if you want to.

Dancers need to report back at 12:15 pm.

Costumes:

All costumes are provided and will be ready for your dancer. They are the property of DCA
and must be handed back complete to the teacher in charge or you will be billed for them. If
you decide to buy your costume then please fill out the form attached and give to your teacher

DVD:

As always we will have a professional DVD taken of the show. Most parents tell me that
their children can’t turn it off and watch it constantly through out the summer. It’s a memory
that can’t be replaced. The cost is 5000 Ft and you may apply on the application form.

Orders taken after the show will be 6000 Ft a copy.

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Order Form

Name of child:

………………………

Tel:

…………………

Please fill out the form below and return to your teacher with payment by April 14th

TOTAL

Show tickets:

10:00 am show

12:30 pm show

……………

…………….. x

1 500 Ft each

……………

…………….

10:00 am show

12:30 pm show

……………

…………….. x

Free (children under 5)

……………

Both show combo ticket

…………. x

2000 Ft each

Free (children under 5)

……………

Please make sure your child’s hair has been appropriately styled, but if you would like to sign
up for the hairdresser then please do so here:

I would like the hairdresser at 2000 Ft

……………

Shuttle:

Rehearsal:

I would like a return journey at 1500 Ft

Show:

I would like a return journey at 1500 Ft

Dvd:

I would like ……………… copies of the show at 5 000 Ft each

Costumes

Not yet available

Important School Information

First Few Classes

Come try the first class for free before committing. For the younger students we understand
that they can turn hot and cold so if you need a few more classes to make a decision then you
may pay 2000 Ft a class which will be taken off the sessions overall fee if you join.

Fees

Musical theatre classes are where all your subjects are in one session lasting 2 – 3 hours every
week. We do not break up for the half term holidays but we enjoy Easter Saturday off and
the Christmas break. The price works out about 1500 Ft per class if you were to take it as
individual classes. Fees are for the whole year not per term, but because it amounts up we
take the fees in 3 equal instalments on September 3 rd, Dec 3rd and February 4th.

All other courses are to be paid for the whole year

Places are limited in each group because dance is specialised. If you don’t pay your fees in
time after we have reminded you then we will presume you don’t want your place and offer to

a child on the waiting list.

Please don’t forget if you decide to leave the course mid year you are entitled to a refund
equivalent to what you didn’t use!

Refunds

Tuition for what you haven’t used will be refunded in the event of leaving the course before
completion if written notification from the parent is received prior to leaving. No refunds are
granted for missed classes.

The Show

Your fees include all costs incurred in making the show. Tickets will be sold for the show to
cover expenses of hiring the theatre and the surrounded facilities. As an extra service we also
hold a photo shoot and have the show professionally videoed. You may buy photos and/or
DVD only if you wish to

Exams (optional extra cost)

These are not compulsory and are an added service provided by DCA. The children learn the
same work and all included in everything we do the only time will be at the exam session and
on that day there will be a separate class for children who don’t take exams.

Workshops (optional extra cost)

You can check out our calendar for our extra circus workshops, Halloween workshop,
Christmas workshops and Easter workshop. An extra charge for these.

Injury or loss of property

The risk of injury exists in any physical activity. Please consider this before enrolling your
child. DCA cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss of property.

DCA Photographer may take photos or videos

In registering your child, we have your permission to use class or performance photos for
the marketing of DCA. If you object, please submit your objection in writing at the time of
registration.

Please print and return to DCA

Registration Form

Name of parents:

Home Address:

Email:

Telephone number:

…………………………………………

Name of child:

Age:

Date of birth:

School attends:

…………………………………………

Any present injury:

Any previous injuries:

Course signed up for:

…………………………………………

How did you hear about us:

…………………………………………

I have the read the Important school Information and agree to all the terms and
conditions at DCA

…………………………………….. (parent)

……………………………………. (DCA)