Rhythm In Motion

Directed by Lanore Hensley

2005-2006

•Tap

•Jazz

•Ballet

•Pointe

•Gymnastics

•Hip Hop

•Modern

•Toddlers

•Adult

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Introducing our 2005-2006

Rhythm In Motion Staff

Lanore Hensley, Director

Melanie Atkins

Penny Conwell

Toni Gaskins-Stillion

Terry Gerken

Shannon Lockhart

Dee Reeves

Kristen Smillee

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Welcome to “Rhythm in Motion”...

Welcome to the 2005-2006 Rhythm in Motion dance and gymnastic program. I am

excited about the coming year and am looking forward to working with the

returning instructors. I am also pleased to welcome our new and very qualified

instructors. Rhythm in Motion offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, hip

hop, modern, tumbling and gymnastics. We also have specialized classes which

include leaps, turns, and stretching and conditioning. This year adult classes will also

be offered. I sincerely hope that all students have a fun learning experience in class

while expanding their dance education. I am always striving to improve our

program and therefore encourage your comments and suggestions. If you have any

concerns or questions during the year, please do not hesitate to talk to your child’s

instructor or call me at 693-1943.

My Philosophy About Dance Education....

A dance class is not just about learning steps. To me, it’s a whole experience. It’s

exciting to watch children come into the studio for a first class--a little apprehensive

and yet excited. As the weeks go by, I see them growing in their knowledge of the

music and movement. I can see them responding to the discipline of the class and

watch their interaction with the other students. As they learn the vocabulary of

dance steps I can see their confidence grow. And finally, when they perform on

stage, the picture is complete. I am so grateful that I have a chance to be part of

this process. Thank you.

On a Personal Note...

I am beginning my 25th year as Director of the dance program for the City of

Satellite Beach. My dancing career began at age 3 when I started dance classes with

my mother, Catherine Rapp. At the age of 12, I began studying in Philadelphia and

then later had extensive training in New York. I have choreographed television,

theater and summer stock productions in the Philadelphia area. Before coming to

Satellite Beach in 1981, I resided on the island of St. Marten in the

Netherlands Antilles where I successfully owned and operated my own dance

studio for ten years.

Lanore Hensley, Director

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I have danced since the age of 3 and been a dance teacher for over 20 years. I taught

at the Institute of Performing Arts in West Palm Beach for 10 years and was the

founding member of their dance company, South Florida Dance Theatre. I've

published pieces for the Endowment of the Arts and judged several dance

competitions. My college education is in Elementary Education and Business. I love

dance, children and the arts and seeing it all work together. I feel teaching the "love"

of dance is the most important form of the art, technique is formed in time. I teach

by positive reinforcement. We all learn best by stressing what we do well and

getting help to improve in areas where we need help. I'm delighted to be a part of

the Rhythm in Motion dance program.

Melanie Atkins

I am a graduate of the University of South Florida where I received a Bachelor of

Science in Dance Education. This degree allows me to work as a certified teacher

at any performing arts school as well as work at privately owned studios. I

completed my Associates in Arts with a focus in dance from Florida School of the

Arts. While there, I choreographed several student works for the student showcase.

I also received a full talent scholarship to attend Florida School of the Arts. During

my college career, I participated in many performances and worked with several

famous choreographers such as Michael Foley and John Parks. In addition, I have

also had the opportunity to take dance classes from Twyla Tharp company member,

Gretchen Warren Ward, Sandra Waldrop Robinson, Geri Holihan and Liz Lerman.

Recently, I became a member of Florida Dance Master Association. I also attended

the National Dance Education Organization in Albuquerque, NM and have

performed and attended the American College Dance Festival at Emery Riddle

University in Atlanta, GA. Proudly, I am the director of the award winning Rhythm

In Motion competition team. I strive to incorporate these experiences into my

teaching philosophies, teaching style, and choreography at Rhythm in Motion and

other teaching venues.

Penny Conwell

Ever since I was 4 years old I have been involved with dance and gymnastics. I grew up locally and I'm a 1996 graduate of Satellite High School where I was a cheerleader and a member of the Scorpionettes Dance Team. During that time I trained at Artistic's Gymnastics' Studio & coached Seahawk cheerleading under the direction of Mrs. Brandt. Sharing my dance and gymnastic knowledge with those girls was a very rewarding experince for me.

I attended dance/gymnastic classes with Lanore Hensley for 12 years as well as The Dance Zone. I taught dance and gymnastics classes under Ms. Lanore's direction for 3 years. I'm married and am a stay at home mom with two sons ages 1 yr. and 3 yrs.

For the young student I feel that teaching the basics of gymnastics can be a fun and rewarding experience, introducing new movements and allowing the child to learn at their own pace gives them the opportunity to absorb what they are learning, feel good about themselves, and have fun in the process!

I'm honored to become a member of the RIM staff and look forward to working with all students.

Toni Gaskins-Stillion

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My early dance training began here in Brevard County and continued in Miami,

Atlanta and New York City. My studies were primarily in the field of classical ballet,

which led to a professional career with several dance companies, including The

Miami Ballet, Charlotte City Ballet and Southern Ballet Theatre in Orlando. I

performed lead roles in many of the classics such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, The

Firebird and Les Sylphides, to name a few. After my retirement from performing, I

taught ballet for several dance schools. I look forward to bringing my love of dance

to the students in the Rhythm In Motion program. My goal is not only to teach the

principles of classical ballet, but also to impart the joy of moving to music.

Terry Gerken

I have been teaching dance classes for over seven years. For ten years I studied

dance through Florida Dance Master classes in Orlando. I am an alumnus of Dussich

Dance Studio and a member of the Florida Dance Masters certification program. I

have been teaching all forms of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and

preschool classes. I have performed and won many competitions through my

dance company experience at Dussich Dance Studio. I have also choreographed for

musicals such as Victor/Victoria at Surf Side Playhouse as well as Footloose at

Rockledge High school. I currently teach at Dussich Dance Studio and Island Sports

and Dance Studio on Merritt Island. I am looking forward to joining the Rhythm In

Motion team and sharing my hip hop style.

Shannon Lockhart

At the age of 8 years I began taking studio style gymnastics. I continued with classes

and eventually became a teacher’s assistant. At Tawas Area High School in Michigan,

I was a member of the school drill team. I became the captain in my senior year

and returned as the instructor of the drill team while attending

college. I’ve been married for 17 years and have two wonderful children. I was

thrilled when asked to teach again in West Virginia and continued as an instructor

after moving to Florida. I am currently teaching at Brevard Dance Academy and in

addition also run the gymnastics program at Patrick Air Force Base.

Dee Reeves

At the age of 5, I began dancing in a small studio in Pennsylvania. After moving to

Montana at the age of 12, I went under more advanced instruction with Jeff and

Kathy Geise. In college I studied dance and graduated in May of 2004 with a B.A.

in Dance and concentrations in both Performing and Teaching/Choreography from

Mercyhurst College. The primary focuses in college were ballet, modern, tap, jazz

and pointe. I had the opportunity to study under teachers such as Tauna Hunter,

Christine Hay, Michael Gleason, Mark and Solvieg Santillano, Christopher Tabor, and

many other talented instructors while studying there. After graduating, I moved to

Florida with the intention of staying only for the summer but fell in love with the

man who is now my husband and have decided to stay longer than originally

anticipated. Also, in December we are expecting our first child with joyous hearts.

Kristen Smillee

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Student Teachers

student teachers are often used for large classes.

These student teachers are supervised by the instructor and have extensive

knowledge in the dance and/or gymnastic field.

Curriculum

BALLET is the foundation of all dance and is used in every form. Class usually

begins with barre movements and stretch, along with a review of all the

positions. Once the barre has been completed, students go on to work center

floor, which includes adagio and petite battement. This is followed by

movements, which require traveling across the room. The class is finished with

grand reverence. Ballet is the most disciplined form of dance, but is still very

enjoyable and most beneficial in teaching poise, grace and coordination.

BALLET, TAP & TUMBLING is designed to expose the younger children to as

much variety in dance as possible. Approximately twenty minutes is allowed for

each section. This combination class is offered until the age of 6 when most

children have experienced the basics of gymnastics. If they wish to continue, an

hour-long gymnastics class is recommended.

COMPETITION DANCE TEAM is a class offered to advance students who wish

to travel to all areas of Florida and compete with their peers in all forms of

dance. Because of the skill level required to participate in this class, this class is

by invitation only.

GYMNASTICS beginner class is designed to introduce basic gymnastic skills

along with perfecting listening skills and following directions. As the child

progresses, the focus will be on perfecting those basic skills and taking them a

step further adding leaps, twists and springs to their movements. All this is done

in a fun and safe environment. This class consists of the use of regular mats,

balance beam, wedge mat and cylinder mat.

HIP HOP is considered a fun form of dance learning the latest dance moves. It’s

all about your own personal style and no real technique is needed. Classes start

off with a brief warm-up, continue with learning movements across the floor,

and end with applying what is learned to a combination center floor. These

classes are fun and relaxed and yet still apply the discipline of dance.

FUNNASTICS is a fun introduction to the basics of gymnastics. Emphasis is on

eye hand coordination, balance, gross motor skills in a fun way. For ages 18

months to 3 years and parents are required to remain in the classroom

and participate with their children.

JAZZ DANCE is a modern interpretation of ballet and has both an up-beat and

a soft side. Jazz includes a structure that most everyone enjoys. The class begins

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with a warm-up center floor and also a series of stretches. Progressions across

the floor are where most of the time is spent and where turns, jumps and style

are learned. Occasionally the class will end with a combination center floor to

reinforce techniques learned and to practice pick-up and memorization skills.

MODERN dance is a combination of free movement, technique and yoga. The

advanced class offers choreography and improvisation.

POINTE is an advanced technique of classical ballet involving the use of Pointe

shoes. Students must be at least 13 years and have extensive ballet training.

STRETCH & CONDITIONING is open to all students 8 years and older wanting

to improve their flexibility.

TAP is a form of dance, which helps develop rhythm and coordination. The

student learns the basic steps of tap such as shuffle, flap and ball-change. Then

these steps are combined to form combinations. Different styles of tap are also

taught such as soft-shoe, waltz clog and others. The more intermediate and

advanced classes include tap turns and leaps.

TURNS & LEAPS will explore the technical aspects of traditional turns and

leaps. The students will learn the most contemporary and up to date approaches

when performing the movements.

TUMBLING is an introduction to gymnastics for preschoolers beginning with

stretches, jumps, hops, basic mat work and balance beam. Children must be

potty trained.

Important Registration Information

1. All students are required to have a release wavier on file before participating in a

class.

2. Tuition payments can be made by mail or by coming to our office. The

instructors DO NOT accept tuition payments.

3. Make all checks payable to the City of Satellite Beach, (sorry, credit card services

are currently not available). Please write the student’s name (first & last), day and

time of class on your check.

4. The Recreation office would like to keep an emergency phone number for each

student. This number should be one other than the home number and one that

could be used in case of an emergency during the time the student is in class. It

is the parent’s responsibility to keep emergency numbers and other information

current with the Recreation office.

Recreation Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am-6:00pm

Address: Satellite Beach Recreation Dept.

(Located in the David R. Schechter Community Center Building)

1089 South Patrick Dr. • Satellite Beach, FL. 32937

Phone: 321-773-6458

Email: Recreation@satellitebeach.org

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Basic Rules

1. Students should arrive on time. Students are asked to wait in the foyer or viewing

room of the Community Center until the instructor opens the classroom door.

The instructor is not responsible for unsupervised children. Parents are asked to

pick up their child at the studio entrance when the instructor opens the door.

(Please read section on Dismissal). Parents are asked NOT to enter the classroom

unless invited by the instructor.

2. Students must be picked up after class on time. The instructor must be free to

conduct their next class. The instructor will dismiss at the studio door and will

release the student to parent/guardian, or as otherwise noted.(See Dismissal policy).

3. GUM CHEWING IN CLASS IS NOT ALLOWED.

4. FOOD OR DRINK IS NOT ALLOWED IN STUDIO.

5. Students should be properly dressed for class. Long hair should pulled back and

fastened securely.

6. Students are expected to display a courteous and respectful attitude toward their

instructor and fellow classmates.

7. Parents are asked to use the viewing room as a waiting area. Please refrain from

opening the studio doors.

8. Students should NOT wear any dance shoes outside, and tap shoes should not be

worn on foyer tile floor.

9. Students should NOT wear any jewelry during class time.

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SHARE THESE RULES WITH YOUR CHILD.

Dismissal

All parents, guardians & caregivers are expected to pick up their child immediately

after class is dismissed. The instructor will dismiss students at the studio door, it is

not necessary for you to come into the studio. Unless a parent completes a

dismissal waiver form, it is expected that all students 8 years and younger will be

met at the studio door by a parent, caregiver or guardian upon dismissal. Dismissal

forms are available from the Recreation office or from your instructor.

Please be reminded that when picking up children outside of the building you are

not allowed to legally park directly in front of the building. This lane is a

designated fire lane and parking or waiting in your vehicle is not legally

permitted. Children will have to walk across the drive area to the parking lot to

meet their ride. Since there is a constant stream of vehicles driving north and

south in front of the DRS Center, it is in the best interest of your child that we

have implemented this policy.

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Tuition Payment and Late Fees

The tuition for these dance classes are calculated using our 10 month

Rhythm in Motion dance program.

This full amount, as shown in the table, is due at registration or the parent

can choose to make 10 monthly payments due on or before the 1st of each

month. Any payments received after the 10th of the month will be

assessed a $5 late fee per class and per child.

Enrollment in our dance program reserves a place for the student in class.

Because we anticipate his/her continued attendance, there are NO credits for

missed classes. (Please read section under attendance). Payments are accepted

by check or cash, credit card services are not available. Make all checks payable

to the City of Satellite Beach. You can send your payments by mail or come to

our office at 1089 South Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach, 32937. A drop box is located

on our office window and can be used when the office is closed and the center

is open. Call 321-773-6458 for any questions you may have regarding your

payments. The dance instructors do not accept tuition payments.

Monthly tuition varies for different classes. The variation is due to the

time length of each class.

Class Fee:

1/2 hr class $130/10 months or $13/monthly installments

3/4 hr class $200/10 months or $20/monthly installments

1 hr class $220/10 months or $22/monthly installments

1 1/4 hr class $250/10 months or $25/monthly installments

Funnastics: $28 for 6 weeks

Registration Fee

There is an annual registration fee of $10 for the 1st child registered in our Rhythm

In Motion program. Additional siblings pay $5 each. This fee will be charged and is

payable at the time of registration, and will cover the dancer until August 2006.

This fee is non-refundable if the student decides to terminate classes.

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Discontinuing Enrollment, Refunds & NSF Policies

1. Before withdrawing from a class, please take the time to discuss this decision

with Ms. Lanore our director. This will give her the opportunity to rectify any

problems that may be occurring or perhaps place the student in another

class that is more suitable for their needs.

2. If withdrawing the student is necessary, please notify the Satellite Beach

Recreation Department immediately, by calling 321-773-6458.

3. A full refund will be issued for any tuition already paid for future months.

Tuition for the current month in which the student discontinues class, is not

refundable. Please remember credits are not given due to illness or missed

classes and registration fees are non-refundable. (see section on attendance)

4. The following fees will be assessed on any NSF or Returned Check. No

further registrations or participation will be allowed until outstanding fees

are paid in full. Check writing privileges may also be suspended.

$25 fee for checks up to $50

$30 fee for checks from $50-$300

$40 or 5% fee (whichever is greater) for checks over $300

Class Representatives

Your child’s instructor will be searching for a parent from each class to be the

group's representative. This person would serve as a liaison between the

instructor and the parents. She/he would help with passing on important

information to the parents. Only handouts approved by Rhythm In Motion

Director, Lanore Hensley may be distributed. If you feel you can assist in this role,

please contact your instructor.

Parent Meetings

Parents are asked to make every effort to attend the parent meetings. The

first one is scheduled for Monday September 12th at 7:00pm If you have

any questions or concerns about our program or your child, please

feel free to call Lanore Hensley any time at 321-693-1943 or our office at

321-773-6458. A parent meeting will be scheduled for early April

regarding the recital. Please make every attempt to attend this meeting

especially if you are new to our program.

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Parent Notices

Occasionally it is necessary to notify students & parents about class changes,

additional rehearsals, recital information or other information that is important.

All these notices will be posted on the bulletin board that is located outside

Studio 1. In some cases the class representative will make phone calls to notify

parents or notes will be sent home or emailed. Please be sure to check the

bulletin board and your child’s dance bag each week.

Parent Viewing

The viewing room that is located between Studio 1 & 2 serves as a waiting area

for parents/spectators while the student is in class. Spectators are not allowed in

the dance studios while class is in session. Our instructors’ many years of

experience has shown that younger children respond better to instruction when

parents or visitors are not in the room to distract them. The viewing room is

equipped with one-way mirrors so you can view the students in an

uninterrupted manner and they cannot see you. In order for the students to not

be able to see into the viewing room from the classroom, it is necessary for the

lights in the viewing room to remain off. Vertical blinds cover the windows in

the classroom and the instructor controls the opening and closing of these

blinds. Please keep in mind that some of our older students may wish to have

these blinds closed during their class. Occasionally some of the younger

students also feel sensitive about “people watching” them. When this occurs, the

instructor may choose to close these blinds. The instructor will open the blinds

for a 15-minute period sometime during the class. Please DO NOT POUND on

the viewing window as this is extremely disruptive. Also, keep in mind that

when it gets closer to recital and the children are working on their dance

routines, the instructor may choose to close the blinds for portions of the class.

Holidays

The tuition has already been adjusted for Christmas holidays and Spring break

when classes do not meet. In the event a class must be cancelled for other

reasons, a make-up class will be arranged.

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Attire

Students need to be in clothes suitable to learn dance. Uniform dress eliminates

competition between students and the students feel more like a unit when

dressed appropriately. Please be sure that your child has the required attire for

dance class within the first month of registering, as the proper dress is part of

the discipline of the art. Please be sure that the student’s shoes and dance bags

are properly marked with their name.

For any class, boys are required to wear bike shorts with either tank tops or T-shirt.

This does not include hip-hop class.

Past recital costumes are not to be worn during class.

SHOES To ensure proper fit, students are encouraged to purchase shoes

at Melbourne Danceware, 1905 Municipal Lane, Melbourne, or at

Turners on New Haven Avenue. It is suggested that ballet shoes NOT be

purchased at local discount stores. It is important to purchase ballet shoes that

have leather soles and not cardboard. Ribbon should be removed from all tap

shoes and replaced with elastic. Please ask the instructor how this is done. It is

also recommended to discuss shoe purchases with the instructor prior to

shopping. Used shoes can be purchased from the instructor when available.

HAIR All ballet students with long hair are asked to wear hair in a secure bun.

Pin the wisps of hair down with clips. Pony tails and braids tend to whip around

and hit the child's eyes when they are turning. Gymnastic students should tie

hair back in low ponytail, pigtails or braids. Hair that falls in a student’s face

during gymnastics can become a hazard and distracts from their concentration

when they are continually pushing it away.

BALLET students are required to wear black leotards and pink tights. Short ballet

skirts are at the discretion of the instructor.

BALLET & TAP students follow dress code outlined in above paragraph. Proper

tap shoes are required. Pink ballet shoes are preferred. Please do not use ribbons

to tie tap shoes. Ask the instructor how to use elastic in tap shoes.

BALLET, TAP & TUMBLING students are required to wear either pink or black

leotards and pink tights and proper footwear.

FUNNASTICS same as Tumbling

GYMNASTIC students are asked to wear a leotard of any color (with NO skirts).

Gymnastic students work barefoot.

HIP-HOP students may wear fitness clothes and sneakers.

JAZZ students should wear any solid color leotard and pink, tan or black tights.

Also allowed are jazz or Capri dance pants with halter-tops. NO T-shirts or jeans.

Jazz shoes are required.

MODERN students should wear comfortable clothes to move in but please no

jeans. All students must work barefoot.

TUMBLING students are asked to wear comfortable clothing. No shoes are worn.

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Attendance

ATTENDANCE IS VITALLY IMPORTANT and we urge you to keep absenteeism to

a minimum. It’s to the student’s advantage to attend all lessons. In the case of

illness, the instructor or the office will provide you with best suited days and

times for a make-up class. Credits are not applied for classes missed due to

illness. In the case of an extended illness, notify the Recreation Office and your

instructor. If a student has a minor injury that prevents them from participating

in class, it is to their advantage to come and observe the class while in session.

A schedule will be provided with the best suited days and times to help the

student catch up with classes missed.

Class Size

A minimum enrollment of 6 students per class is required. Classes with less