Our Philosophy and Mission Statement
It is the philosophy of Amanda's Dance Center that being involved in the music and dance arts helps to round out the total educational experience offered by the school, parents, and community. Each student is offered the opportunity to gain appreciation, fulfillment, and self-reward through the classes offered. With an emphasis on technique rather than trophies, we look to provide quality, up to date, and professional training that will serve the students well and prepare them for the future. Whether the student takes classes as a hobby, or to eventually pursue a career in the arts, the discipline required in the performing arts classes helps develop skills in concentration, problem solving, teamwork, public speaking, self-reliance, initiative, coordination, self-confidence, and sensitivity. These skills not only enhance the students' future, but positively affect their schoolwork, relationships, and self image. We look forward to helping our students develop these important skills.
“Young dancers are training at a very vulnerable time in their lives...
So train the whole person, not just the dancer.” - Deborah Bull
Top 10 Reasons to Choose
Amanda's Dance Center
1. All instructors continue their education in dance by attending numerous workshops, classes, and teacher's training courses throughout the year.
2. Classes in several different genres to serve the interests of all ages, skill level, and commitment level.
3. Always age appropriate music, costuming, and class material.
4. Up to Date Dance Training driven with the emphasis on building a strong technique in ballet to compliment all styles of dance.
5. Creative and fun children's program uniquely designed to capture your child's natural inclination for movement.
2. Classes in several different genres to serve the interests of all ages, skill level, and commitment level.
3. Always age appropriate music, costuming, and class material.
4. Up to Date Dance Training driven with the emphasis on building a strong technique in ballet to compliment all styles of dance.
5. Creative and fun children's program uniquely designed to capture your child's natural inclination for movement.
6. Convenient scheduling and sibling discounts to accommodate your family's busy lifestyle.
7. Professional, loving, and educated staff.
8. Locally owned and operated Dance Instruction, education, and performing experience spanning nearly 3 decades.
9. Enjoy the family atmosphere of small studio with the opportunities and professionalism of a large studio.
10. Optional opportunities to perform and compete, completing the full dance experience.
7. Professional, loving, and educated staff.
8. Locally owned and operated Dance Instruction, education, and performing experience spanning nearly 3 decades.
9. Enjoy the family atmosphere of small studio with the opportunities and professionalism of a large studio.
10. Optional opportunities to perform and compete, completing the full dance experience.
Our Dance Studio Advantage- The Floating Professional Dance Floor!
Our "Floating" Dance Floor rests on a system of high-density foam and wood framing to absorb the shock and impact of regular dance movement. This benefits students by reducing fatigue and preventing injury that can result from dancing on hard surfaces.
The top layer of our flooring surface is a professional "marley" floor . This marley floor surface has a certain amount of controlled slip to allow for sliding in dance movement, but is not slippery like common tiles found in most other dance studios.
The top layer of our flooring surface is a professional "marley" floor . This marley floor surface has a certain amount of controlled slip to allow for sliding in dance movement, but is not slippery like common tiles found in most other dance studios.
A Brief History of Amanda's Dance Center...
Amanda Bell, as Owner and Director of Amanda's Dance Center, completed her 15th year of ownership of the studios, located in South Daytona and Ormond Beach. Mrs. Bell was a student of Deborah Coe's at Debco School of Dance and is proud to carry on the tradition of up-to-date training of the highest quality, in the Daytona area!
Offering BALLET, TAP, JAZZ, POINTE, ACROBATICS, HIP-HOP, MODERN & MORE to students starting at the age of 3 continuing through age 19 offering beginning to advanced classes.
Amanda is a long time member of Florida Dance Masters, Inc; a group dedicated to keeping very high the standards of dance education in the state and Florida Dance Association. She has been a workshop instructor for FDM's Spring Workshop; a guest choreographer for FDM's performance company, Main Attraction; and has served on the Scholarship Committee for numerous years. She also attends teacher's training workshops at least twice a year with FDM. Amanda continues to further education by also attending Jazz Dance World Congress and The Dance Teacher Summit among other workshops, conferences, and performaces through out the year.
Many of Amanda's Students have attended college studying dance at Oklahoma City University, Tisch School of the Arts, Florida State University, University of Central Florida among others. Amanda's students can be seen performing locally and nationally. Some have worked and performed with Disney, The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Six Flags, Frontier City, Sesame Street, Shows in a Box Corporate Event Entertainment, Silvertree Productions, Moscow, Orlando and Civic Ballets, and even as finalists on FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance."
Many of Amanda's Students have attended college studying dance at Oklahoma City University, Tisch School of the Arts, Florida State University, University of Central Florida among others. Amanda's students can be seen performing locally and nationally. Some have worked and performed with Disney, The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Six Flags, Frontier City, Sesame Street, Shows in a Box Corporate Event Entertainment, Silvertree Productions, Moscow, Orlando and Civic Ballets, and even as finalists on FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance."
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ANNUAL REVUE
Classes will begin August 22, 2011 and will run through the school year concluding with a dance recital in June 2012. Participation in the recital is not mandatory, but it is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for your child. Our recitals are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 21st and Friday, June 22nd 2012. Information about recital tickets, the recital dress rehearsal, costume tights, etc. will be provided in upcoming newsletters & on the website. No videotaping is permitted at the recital.
Classes will begin August 22, 2011 and will run through the school year concluding with a dance recital in June 2012. Participation in the recital is not mandatory, but it is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for your child. Our recitals are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 21st and Friday, June 22nd 2012. Information about recital tickets, the recital dress rehearsal, costume tights, etc. will be provided in upcoming newsletters & on the website. No videotaping is permitted at the recital.
COSTUMES
All those who participate in the June recital are required to have a costume. The youngest dancers will also receive a pair of performance tights with their costume. Combination classes will use one costume for their ballet & tap routine in the recital. Jazz classes require a second costume.
**A DISCOUNT of $10.00 PER STUDENT will be applied to all costumes that are paid in full by WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2011.
The manufacturer does not accept returns; therefore, the costume fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you would like to “budget” your costume fees, you can pay in 3 installments with your October, November, and December tuition. Final balances must be paid by December 7, 2011 in order to receive the early pay discount. Please pay costume fees with cash/check at the studio or pay online at: www.AmandasDanceCenter.com.
All those who participate in the June recital are required to have a costume. The youngest dancers will also receive a pair of performance tights with their costume. Combination classes will use one costume for their ballet & tap routine in the recital. Jazz classes require a second costume.
**A DISCOUNT of $10.00 PER STUDENT will be applied to all costumes that are paid in full by WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2011.
The manufacturer does not accept returns; therefore, the costume fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you would like to “budget” your costume fees, you can pay in 3 installments with your October, November, and December tuition. Final balances must be paid by December 7, 2011 in order to receive the early pay discount. Please pay costume fees with cash/check at the studio or pay online at: www.AmandasDanceCenter.com.
Also Note:
• All tuition- including JUNE- must be paid by the 7th of MAY, before costumes are distributed.
• An additional fee for shipping or rush delivery may be applied to any costumes ordered late.
• Costumes are handed out approximately three weeks prior to the recital.
• All costume accessories and head-pieces will remain at the studio until the recital.
• All tuition- including JUNE- must be paid by the 7th of MAY, before costumes are distributed.
• An additional fee for shipping or rush delivery may be applied to any costumes ordered late.
• Costumes are handed out approximately three weeks prior to the recital.
• All costume accessories and head-pieces will remain at the studio until the recital.
Costume fees are as follows:
$70.00 Includes ONE Costume and performance tights. **$60.00 Early Pay or $20.00/mo.
Dancers in Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling Combination Classes
$130.00 Includes TWO Costumes, no tights. ***$120.00 Early Pay or $40.00/mo.
Dancers in Ballet, Tap, & Jazz Combination Classes
$210.00 Includes THREE Costumes, no tights. ***$200.00 Early Pay or $66.00/mo.
All dancers NOT in a combination class
$70.00 Includes ONE Costume and performance tights. **$60.00 Early Pay or $20.00/mo.
Dancers in Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling Combination Classes
$130.00 Includes TWO Costumes, no tights. ***$120.00 Early Pay or $40.00/mo.
Dancers in Ballet, Tap, & Jazz Combination Classes
$210.00 Includes THREE Costumes, no tights. ***$200.00 Early Pay or $66.00/mo.
All dancers NOT in a combination class
OBSERVERS
Parents are welcome to observe class during our two observation weeks in October and March. All other classes are closed to observers. This policy is for the benefit of your child. A class free of distraction provides the best atmosphere for learning. No extra children may observe during watch week. Let your dancer have your full attention. Check the website and newsletters for specific observation dates and times.
VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS
The studio will follow the School District of Volusia County Public School Calendar in regards to student holidays. This will include the following holidays:
Labor Day – Monday, September 5th
Thanksgiving Break – Wed, November 23 thru Sunday, November 27. ~Classes Resume – Monday, November 28th.
Christmas Break – Friday, December 16th thru Tuesday, January 3rd. ~Classes Resume – Wednesday, January 4th.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 16th
President’s Day – Monday, February 20th.
Spring Break – Friday, March 16th thru Sunday, March 25th.
~Classes Resume – Monday, March 26th.
Memorial Day – Monday, May 28th.
PLEASE NOTE: The exception to this schedule is Veteran’s Day and some Teacher Duty Days.
GOIN’ GREEN…..to EMAIL and the WEB:
We will send updates and reminders via email and also post notices on our website and Facebook. Please make sure we have your current email address and/or bookmark our website so that you can check it regularly for updates. You can also join the Amanda’s Dance Center Facebook Page or Twitter for regular reminders.
New this year..
We will be selling ADC Logo dancewear and shoes, tights, and more!
TUITION PAYMENTS
-Tuition is payable by cash or check at the studio or credit card online via the website at AmandasDanceCenter.com
***NO Credit Card payments can be taken at the studio.
-Regardless of the day of the week your child dances;
Tuition is due on the 7th of each month,
(including the months of January and April).
***Tuition has already been adjusted for our holiday breaks.
***June tuition may be requested in May due to the Costume Distribution Policy.
- Students’ tuition is based on the school calendar year and divided into 10 1/2 monthly payments. Payments reflect the year’s tuition and are NOT based on the number of weeks/classes per month. Students finishing the year will be expected to pay the yearly tuition, regardless of missed classes. (For example, if your child misses all of the classes in January, and returns to dance class in February, you will be expected to pay the January tuition.)
-A $25 service fee will be charged for returned checks.
-No refunds will be issued for any reason, after the second class of the month.
The studio will follow the School District of Volusia County Public School Calendar in regards to student holidays. This will include the following holidays:
Labor Day – Monday, September 5th
Thanksgiving Break – Wed, November 23 thru Sunday, November 27. ~Classes Resume – Monday, November 28th.
Christmas Break – Friday, December 16th thru Tuesday, January 3rd. ~Classes Resume – Wednesday, January 4th.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 16th
President’s Day – Monday, February 20th.
Spring Break – Friday, March 16th thru Sunday, March 25th.
~Classes Resume – Monday, March 26th.
Memorial Day – Monday, May 28th.
PLEASE NOTE: The exception to this schedule is Veteran’s Day and some Teacher Duty Days.
GOIN’ GREEN…..to EMAIL and the WEB:
We will send updates and reminders via email and also post notices on our website and Facebook. Please make sure we have your current email address and/or bookmark our website so that you can check it regularly for updates. You can also join the Amanda’s Dance Center Facebook Page or Twitter for regular reminders.
New this year..
We will be selling ADC Logo dancewear and shoes, tights, and more!
TUITION PAYMENTS
-Tuition is payable by cash or check at the studio or credit card online via the website at AmandasDanceCenter.com
***NO Credit Card payments can be taken at the studio.
-Regardless of the day of the week your child dances;
Tuition is due on the 7th of each month,
(including the months of January and April).
***Tuition has already been adjusted for our holiday breaks.
***June tuition may be requested in May due to the Costume Distribution Policy.
- Students’ tuition is based on the school calendar year and divided into 10 1/2 monthly payments. Payments reflect the year’s tuition and are NOT based on the number of weeks/classes per month. Students finishing the year will be expected to pay the yearly tuition, regardless of missed classes. (For example, if your child misses all of the classes in January, and returns to dance class in February, you will be expected to pay the January tuition.)
-A $25 service fee will be charged for returned checks.
-No refunds will be issued for any reason, after the second class of the month.
Dress Code
We feel that creating a professional atmosphere for the dancers is an important part of their classes. The dress code for our school is as follows:
GIRLS:
**SAVE TIME AND $$$$ Shoes, leotards, and MORE now for sale!
(See Miss Mandie for more details.)
Solid color leotard, absolutely NO trim. (i.e. skirts, bows, pictures, rhinestones, suspenders, etc..) and light pink tights.
**Please note… If older dancers need the additional ‘support’ of a sports bra, it must match their leotard.
Shoes- Please see Miss Mandie for fitting and/or to place order.
Ballet – Revolution PINK Leather Ballet for girls; black/white for boys
Tap – Revolution BLACK Patent Leather (Pre-K thru 2nd grade)
or Revolution TAN Buckle “Mary Jane”
Jazz – TAN Slip-on jazz boot
Acro – Revolution WHITE Slip-on gym shoe
**NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT WEAR DANCE SHOES OUTSIDE!!
Hair:
Hair neatly tied up off the face and neck, preferably in a bun!
Also: NO jewelry, with the exception of earring studs.
BOYS:
T-shirt and loose fitting shorts or pants with shirt tucked in.
Musical Theater/Hip-Hop Students:
Leggings or loose fitting shorts/pants with fitted tank or tee
Attendance
Students should arrive on time and properly dressed for class. If your student arrives more than 10 minutes late, it will be at the discretion of the teacher whether or not the student participates in class or merely watches. Regular attendance is absolutely necessary if your dancer and his/her classmates are to receive maximum benefit from the class. No credits, refunds or make-up classes will be offered for missed classes. In the rare instance when a class is canceled by an instructor, a make up time will be made available. If a student is sick, we ask that the parent notify us that he or she will not attend that day.
We feel that creating a professional atmosphere for the dancers is an important part of their classes. The dress code for our school is as follows:
GIRLS:
**SAVE TIME AND $$$$ Shoes, leotards, and MORE now for sale!
(See Miss Mandie for more details.)
Solid color leotard, absolutely NO trim. (i.e. skirts, bows, pictures, rhinestones, suspenders, etc..) and light pink tights.
**Please note… If older dancers need the additional ‘support’ of a sports bra, it must match their leotard.
Shoes- Please see Miss Mandie for fitting and/or to place order.
Ballet – Revolution PINK Leather Ballet for girls; black/white for boys
Tap – Revolution BLACK Patent Leather (Pre-K thru 2nd grade)
or Revolution TAN Buckle “Mary Jane”
Jazz – TAN Slip-on jazz boot
Acro – Revolution WHITE Slip-on gym shoe
**NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT WEAR DANCE SHOES OUTSIDE!!
Hair:
Hair neatly tied up off the face and neck, preferably in a bun!
Also: NO jewelry, with the exception of earring studs.
BOYS:
T-shirt and loose fitting shorts or pants with shirt tucked in.
Musical Theater/Hip-Hop Students:
Leggings or loose fitting shorts/pants with fitted tank or tee
Attendance
Students should arrive on time and properly dressed for class. If your student arrives more than 10 minutes late, it will be at the discretion of the teacher whether or not the student participates in class or merely watches. Regular attendance is absolutely necessary if your dancer and his/her classmates are to receive maximum benefit from the class. No credits, refunds or make-up classes will be offered for missed classes. In the rare instance when a class is canceled by an instructor, a make up time will be made available. If a student is sick, we ask that the parent notify us that he or she will not attend that day.
