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Covid 19 Precautions June 2020
AED is committed to the safety of its staff and students, and takes precautions very seriously. As we move towards our outdoor Covid safe dance recital we are asking that all participants and audience members adhere to government regulations. All events this spring will be outdoors. We request dancers and audience to wear cloth face coverings, remain 6 feet apart, and follow the guidelines we will have clearly set in our outdoor space. No one is allowed to come to a rehearsal or production if they display Covid-like symptoms* . If you have come in close contact** with someone who has Covid please do not come until you have fulfilled government regulations***.
* possible Covid symptoms include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea
** close exposure to a Covid positive person: Definition by Vt government May 4, 2020: share a home, rode in the same car
*** for government regulations of coming into close contact with Covid please see the following:
https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/COVID-19_What-to-do-if-you-are-a-close-contact-of-someone-with-COVID-19_final.pdf
CAMP COVID PRECAUTIONS:
AED has measured off our indoor classrooms to provide 6 feet distance for each camper and is committed to keeping camp sizes small. We have cross ventilation in each of our classrooms (even brand new windows in one) and are able and planning to do activities outdoors as well. All staff and students will be screened before entry by temperature and a quick symptom survey, and required to wear cloth face coverings as suggested by the CDC. We ask that any parent dropping off their child at camp be symptom free. Hand sanitizing will be done before entering the building, and throughout the day. Surfaces will be wiped down each morning, during and in between camps, and after camps. We ask that children refrain from bringing soft plush toys to camps with them for the reason that they are difficult to sanitize. Snacks will be prepackaged and water cups disposable. Crafts items will be child specific so they are not sharing items (ie. crayons.) Should a camper start any cold or Covid symptoms while at camp, the child would be sent home immediately. State regulations would then be followed.
AED is committed to the safety of its staff and students, and takes precautions very seriously. As we move towards our outdoor Covid safe dance recital we are asking that all participants and audience members adhere to government regulations. All events this spring will be outdoors. We request dancers and audience to wear cloth face coverings, remain 6 feet apart, and follow the guidelines we will have clearly set in our outdoor space. No one is allowed to come to a rehearsal or production if they display Covid-like symptoms* . If you have come in close contact** with someone who has Covid please do not come until you have fulfilled government regulations***.
* possible Covid symptoms include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea
** close exposure to a Covid positive person: Definition by Vt government May 4, 2020: share a home, rode in the same car
*** for government regulations of coming into close contact with Covid please see the following:
https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/COVID-19_What-to-do-if-you-are-a-close-contact-of-someone-with-COVID-19_final.pdf
CAMP COVID PRECAUTIONS:
AED has measured off our indoor classrooms to provide 6 feet distance for each camper and is committed to keeping camp sizes small. We have cross ventilation in each of our classrooms (even brand new windows in one) and are able and planning to do activities outdoors as well. All staff and students will be screened before entry by temperature and a quick symptom survey, and required to wear cloth face coverings as suggested by the CDC. We ask that any parent dropping off their child at camp be symptom free. Hand sanitizing will be done before entering the building, and throughout the day. Surfaces will be wiped down each morning, during and in between camps, and after camps. We ask that children refrain from bringing soft plush toys to camps with them for the reason that they are difficult to sanitize. Snacks will be prepackaged and water cups disposable. Crafts items will be child specific so they are not sharing items (ie. crayons.) Should a camper start any cold or Covid symptoms while at camp, the child would be sent home immediately. State regulations would then be followed.
CAMPS 2020 OVERVEW
(Click here for more information on our summer camps)
June 15-25:
ADV HIP HOP: Tanner Paffen
Date TBD: between 6/15-6/25
June 22-26:
TINY TOT A: 9-12
Ages 3-5
MUSICAL THEATER: 1:30-4:30
Ages 8-12
June 29- July 3
COMBO CAMP FOR BALLERINAS: 9-3
BALLET/CONTEMP/MT/JAZZ
Ages 9-12
SAM'S ADV CONTEMPORARY BLAST: 2-5
Pointe 2-up
July 6-10
BALLET PRINCESS: 9-12
Ages 5-7
INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP: 9-12
Ages 8-12
July 13-17
BEGINNING HIP HOP: 9-12
Ages 5-7
INT 2-PP2 BALLET INTENSIVE: 9-12
July 20-24
POINTE 1/2/3 COMBO INTENSIVE: 9-4
July 27-July 31
COMBO CAMP FOR KIDS: 9-12
CONTEMP WITH LISI 1:30-4:30
Intermediate levels (must have taken ballet)
Ages 10-14
August 3-7
POINTE 2/5 INTENSIVE 1
Steffi Thomas and AED Staff
COMBO CAMP FOR YOUTH: 9-12
Ballet, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Contemporary
Ages 9-13
Aug 10-14
POINTE 2/5 INTENSIVE 2
Lisi Price and AED Staff
TINY TOT B: 9-12
(Part B to the June 22nd camp)
Ages 3-5
Aug 17-21
POINTE 2/5 INTENSIVE 3
Steffi Thomas and AED Staff
(Click here for more information on our summer camps)
June 15-25:
ADV HIP HOP: Tanner Paffen
Date TBD: between 6/15-6/25
June 22-26:
TINY TOT A: 9-12
Ages 3-5
MUSICAL THEATER: 1:30-4:30
Ages 8-12
June 29- July 3
COMBO CAMP FOR BALLERINAS: 9-3
BALLET/CONTEMP/MT/JAZZ
Ages 9-12
SAM'S ADV CONTEMPORARY BLAST: 2-5
Pointe 2-up
July 6-10
BALLET PRINCESS: 9-12
Ages 5-7
INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP: 9-12
Ages 8-12
July 13-17
BEGINNING HIP HOP: 9-12
Ages 5-7
INT 2-PP2 BALLET INTENSIVE: 9-12
July 20-24
POINTE 1/2/3 COMBO INTENSIVE: 9-4
July 27-July 31
COMBO CAMP FOR KIDS: 9-12
CONTEMP WITH LISI 1:30-4:30
Intermediate levels (must have taken ballet)
Ages 10-14
August 3-7
POINTE 2/5 INTENSIVE 1
Steffi Thomas and AED Staff
COMBO CAMP FOR YOUTH: 9-12
Ballet, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Contemporary
Ages 9-13
Aug 10-14
POINTE 2/5 INTENSIVE 2
Lisi Price and AED Staff
TINY TOT B: 9-12
(Part B to the June 22nd camp)
Ages 3-5
Aug 17-21
POINTE 2/5 INTENSIVE 3
Steffi Thomas and AED Staff
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About Arabesque, Etc Dance Studio
AED is a dance studio located in the heart of Richmond, Vermont. Our mission is to provide high-quality dance instruction in a loving, family-oriented environment. We believe that students of all ages benefit from exposure to the performing arts. Our staff members teach the styles they love and therefore pass on to the next generation a joy and appreciation for movement and performance.
We offer a variety of Classes, Ballet (tiny tots, beginner, intermediate, pre-pointe and pointe), Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz and Musical Theater.
We also offer Summer Camps, from tiny tots Princess Play to advanced instruction in Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theater and Combo camps where you get to sample them all!
Do we endorse our students to participate in other activities than dance alone? YES! Childhood is fleeting and unless your goal is to become a professional dancer you should be able to do more than one activity! Please see our policy page to discover how to do more activities with a practical and realistic mindset!
We offer a variety of Classes, Ballet (tiny tots, beginner, intermediate, pre-pointe and pointe), Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz and Musical Theater.
We also offer Summer Camps, from tiny tots Princess Play to advanced instruction in Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theater and Combo camps where you get to sample them all!
Do we endorse our students to participate in other activities than dance alone? YES! Childhood is fleeting and unless your goal is to become a professional dancer you should be able to do more than one activity! Please see our policy page to discover how to do more activities with a practical and realistic mindset!
WHY BALLET FOR EVERYONE?
Arabesque Etc Dance LLC was formed to create an environment where the love and creativity of Dance thrives. As an artist or musician must first be introduced to the classical methods of their craft in order to gain proficiency and expression, so a dancer must carefully study the structure of dance en route to performance. A carefully laid foundation in Ballet assists the dancer for years to come in whichever dance discipline they choose. Our intent to provide that Ballet base was born, and thus the name, Arabesque (representing Ballet) Etc. (representing all the other wonderful disciplines of Dance.)
Arabesque Etc Dance LLC was formed to create an environment where the love and creativity of Dance thrives. As an artist or musician must first be introduced to the classical methods of their craft in order to gain proficiency and expression, so a dancer must carefully study the structure of dance en route to performance. A carefully laid foundation in Ballet assists the dancer for years to come in whichever dance discipline they choose. Our intent to provide that Ballet base was born, and thus the name, Arabesque (representing Ballet) Etc. (representing all the other wonderful disciplines of Dance.)
BALLET CLASSES
In 1934 Agrippina Vaganova created a famous Ballet syllabus which has affected a majority of Ballet superstars. For the Ballet dancer, we offer a syllabus carefully taken from Vaganova's technique. Starting at age 8, we encourage all Ballet students to take 2 classes per week. Ballet is a finely tuned discipline and weekly improvement becomes obvious for the twice a week dancer. Pointe Prep and Intermediate/Advanced dancers must attend 2 classes per week and are encouraged to attend 3. Although 3 classes are not mandatory, the rate of improvement does increase exponentially with the number of classes per week.
In 1934 Agrippina Vaganova created a famous Ballet syllabus which has affected a majority of Ballet superstars. For the Ballet dancer, we offer a syllabus carefully taken from Vaganova's technique. Starting at age 8, we encourage all Ballet students to take 2 classes per week. Ballet is a finely tuned discipline and weekly improvement becomes obvious for the twice a week dancer. Pointe Prep and Intermediate/Advanced dancers must attend 2 classes per week and are encouraged to attend 3. Although 3 classes are not mandatory, the rate of improvement does increase exponentially with the number of classes per week.
BALLET TECHNIQUE CLASSES
The beauty of Vaganova's method is that, if followed, any dancer of any shape, talent, or Dance discipline, can vastly improve their dancing by following it. Here at Arabesque Etc Dance LLC, we strive to provide each dancer with such a foundation. All dancers of all disciplines are encouraged to take a ballet class or two per week to improve their skills. Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Jazz Dancers' techniques soar when they take time for ballet.
The beauty of Vaganova's method is that, if followed, any dancer of any shape, talent, or Dance discipline, can vastly improve their dancing by following it. Here at Arabesque Etc Dance LLC, we strive to provide each dancer with such a foundation. All dancers of all disciplines are encouraged to take a ballet class or two per week to improve their skills. Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Jazz Dancers' techniques soar when they take time for ballet.
HIP HOP, CONTEMPORARY and other CLASSES
We have a variety of other classes, including Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Jazz.
We have a variety of other classes, including Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Jazz.
SUMMER CAMPS & CLASSES
We have Summer Dance Camps for tiny tots Princess Play to advanced instruction in Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, and Musical Theater! Don't know what kind of dance you like? Come and try our Combo camps where you get to sample them all!
Summer Dance Camps 2020 (click here for info and full schedule)
Summer Dance Classes are essential to maintain growth in dance, and summertime is a great time to stretch and hone your skills! We find students improve exponentially if they dance during the summer months away from the stresses of school. Classes are not billed monthly, but will require a drop-in or dance card pass. Please pre-register so that we know we have enough students to run the class!
Classes run June 24 - August 15
We have Summer Dance Camps for tiny tots Princess Play to advanced instruction in Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, and Musical Theater! Don't know what kind of dance you like? Come and try our Combo camps where you get to sample them all!
Summer Dance Camps 2020 (click here for info and full schedule)
Summer Dance Classes are essential to maintain growth in dance, and summertime is a great time to stretch and hone your skills! We find students improve exponentially if they dance during the summer months away from the stresses of school. Classes are not billed monthly, but will require a drop-in or dance card pass. Please pre-register so that we know we have enough students to run the class!
Classes run June 24 - August 15
