Kabul Dance Studio

Registration for 2011-2012 Year

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Registration for the 2011-2012 year will open on September 1st. Class space is limited so please register soon! Check out our new classes this year...Adult Fitness and Adult Ballet!

You are invited to an Open House for the Kabul Dance Studio on Monday, September 12th. We hope you can come and meet Kabul Dance Studio's newest member, Abby Northcott! The Open House will be from 3pm to 5pm. Dance clothes and shoes will be available for purchase as supplies last!

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

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**Please note Adult classes (except for Adult Fitness) are now open to women 16 and older.

Beginning Ballerinas: (Ages 3-4)
This class is based on a fun, well-organized atmosphere. Dancers will learn many skills to help their physical development and coordination. Using age-appropriate songs and dances, this will provide a nurturing, stimulating, yet structured classroom specifically designed for this age. The class consists of a blend of song and dance, pre-ballet and tumbling.

Intermediate 1: (Ages 5-6)
Dancers will enjoy learning basics and fundamentals in this introduction to ballet/tap combination class. This class will introduce ballet by incorporating basic terminology with the positions of the feet, hands and body. We will also introduce tap through basic tap steps with music so children can develop a sense of rhythm and learn to count music while dancing at the same time.

Intermediates 2 and 3: (Ages 7-9 and 10-12)
This is a combination class including both ballet and tap. Ballet gives dancers a solid technical base with which to learn many other forms of dance. It improves grace, coordination and confidence. Tap is a great way to improve rhythm, musicality and coordination. Dancers will practice rhythmic patterns and combinations with tap shoes. The main goal is to develop a positive attitude toward dance while building a foundation of strength, grace, and self-expression.

Teen Dance: (Ages 13-17)
This class was just added! Teen dance will combine jazz, ballet and modern techniques!

Adult Tap: (Ages 16 and up)
***We will begin offering a tap class during our second semester. Currently, you cannot register for Adult Tap.

Adult Lyrical: (Ages 16 and up)
This class will focus on teaching dancers about creative expression through movement. Lyrical dance combines jazz, ballet and modern techniques and vocabulary. We will build strength in dance technique as well as learn different dance combinations. This class promises a warm atmosphere where we can gather as women and dance it out!

NEW! Adult Ballet: (Ages 16 and up)
If you always wanted to learn to beautiful technique of ballet but never got a chance, here's a class for you. This class will be focused on ballet technique, musicality and artistry. Ballet is a highly stuctured dance form which naturally teaches poise, flexibility, and elegance. Ballet is a great technical foundation for dance. It's also a lot of fun!

NEW! Adult Fitness: (Age 18 and up)
Centering, balancing, strength-building, endurance....this is what you'll find in this one hour session of fitness class with an emphasis on Yoga. No previous dance experience is needed. This class offers a wonderful opportunity for muscle toning, getting your heart-rate up, and improving flexibility which all lead to healthier body and life.

CLASS TIMES

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All classes will be held in the Kabul Dance Studio which is located on the ISK compound at the top of Building C. Classes will begin Saturday, September 17th and finish with a recital in May.

Please join us for an Open House on Monday, September 12th to meet the teachers and the new KDS director/instructor Abby Northcott!

Sunday:
3:30 - 4:30 Teen Dance (for girls ages 13-17)
5:00 - 6:00 Adult Ballet (New to KDS this year!)

Monday:
3:30 - 4:30 Intermediate Two Tap and Ballet
4:30 - 5:30 Intermediate Three Tap and Ballet
5:30 - 6:30 Adult Lyrical

Tuesday:
3:30 - 4:30 Intermedaite One Ballet and Tap
5:00 - 6:00 Adult Fitness (New to KDS this year!)

Wednesday:
3:30 - 4:15 Beginning Ballerinas (45 mins)

ABOUT US

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In the spring of 2008 it became apparent to me, there is a need for girls in Afghanistan to have more to focus on than just survival. Girls face enormous pressures living in Afghanistan. Lack of security, safety and freedom is felt on a daily basis. We decided, with the help and support of many back home, to open the Kabul Dance Studio.

The expression of movement through dance is an art form that crosses all cultural lines. Dance is a physical release that builds confidence, grace and poise. Our goal is to provide a positive learning experience and an appreciation for the art of dance through instruction of basic ballet and tap classes to girls of all ages.

It is our desire to always be culturally appropriate for the country in which we live. We at the Kabul Dance Studio value modesty and seek to be sensitive to cultural values as we study the art of dance.

For more information about the Kabul Dance Studio please contact us at kabuldancestudio@gmail.com

OUR FIRST YEAR (2008-2009)
It began with a dream and an open roof top...

...and ended at The Kabul Serena, "Let's Go Fly A Kite!"

OUR SECOND YEAR (2009-2010)

We began by adding new classes including a boys dance class and an adult lyrical class! We ended the year with over 70 students (from over 14 different countries) and a second recital at the Kabul Serena, "Be Our Guest!" along with a special performance at Camp Eggers!

OUR THIRD YEAR (2010-2011)

As we begin our third year we are excited to offer 10 different classes along with four dance instructors! We look forward to a successful year with the opportunity to offer dance to many more!

REQUIREMENTS

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Once you've been registered we will email you to confirm your place in the class, as there must be a minimum of 4 girls enrolled in each class (or class will be postponed).

Before each dancer can begin we need to have two forms signed and returned to us on or by the first day of dance class.

Child Waiver
Health and Safety Form

Tuition is due in full the first week of dance class with a deadline of no later October 1st. New this year, all payments for KDS will be made in the ISK office.

Costume Fees will be due in full by February 1st.

Please be prompt with drop off and pick up (parents will not be allowed to stay during class).

Dance Class Shoes and Attire:

Ballet and Tap shoes are required for most classes.

Beginning Ballerinas:

Preferably a solid color leotard, tights, optional skirt or dance shorts and pink ballet shoes.

Intermediate 1, 2 and 3 Ballet and Tap:

Preferably a solid color leotard, tights, optional skirt or dance shorts, pink ballet shoes, and black patent leather tap shoes.

Adult Tap, Ballet, Lyrical and Fitness:

Students should wear dark flexible clothing to class that does not restrict their movement in any way. For example: black leggings, capris or stretchy cotton pants with a T-shirt or stretchy top. We will be spending 30 minutes of class time working on cardio in order to increase our endurance. For this you will need comfortable exercise shoes. For those enrolled in Adult Tap you will also need black tap shoes. Those enrolled in Adult Lyrical can wear pink ballet shoes but they are not required.

Here are a few websites that offer everything you would need online:

www.allaboutdance.com
www.discountdance.com

Please email Abby with any questions regarding dance shoes and attire.

Please keep in mind:

It gets very cold in Kabul. Please be sure you are planning for cold weather. You will need WARM form fitting clothes.

Plan bring a bag to class that can be used for transporting dance shoes along with a water bottle to stay hydrated.

Please label all dance shoes!

REGISTRATION

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INFO:

If you are interested in registering for classes at the Kabul Dance Studio please send an email to Abby and Erin at kabuldancestudio@gmail.com with the following information:

Name of Dancer:
Name of Parent:
Age of Dancer:
Class:
Previous dance experience at KDS or elsewhere:
Email:
Phone:

COST:
Please keep in mind we are NOT profiting from the Kabul Dance Studio. The cost of classes simply goes to cover the expenses associated with running a dance studio.

$150/for 1 class.
$250/for 2 classes.
$350/Family Rate for families taking 3 classes.
$400/Family Rate for families taking 4 classes.
$450/Family Rate for families taking 5 classes.
$500/Family Rate for families taking 6 classes.

Tuition is due in full the first week of class with a deadline of October 1st. Classes will begin the week of September 17th and finish with a recital in May. New this year, payments for KDS will be paid in the ISK office. Please inform the business office when you pay that your payment is for KDS.

Costume Fees: $50/per Dancer will be due by February 1st. We will be collecting costume fees by February 1st in order to allow time for ordering and making costumes.

Note: If you are interested in taking dance classes but cannot financially afford to pay the fees please email Abby and Erin at kabuldancestudio@gmail.com It is our desire that everyone who wants to take classes will be able to do so.

We look forward to working with you and your daughters this year! We hope to provide a healthy physical outlet that is needed here in Kabul!

PHOTOS

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DONATE

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We are so grateful for those who want to be involved in supporting the Kabul Dance Studio. Whether it's through financial and tangible donations or by raising awareness, we couldn't do it without you! For questions or more information regarding the Kabul Dance Studio please contact us.

To make a tax-deductable donation to the Kabul Dance Studio (donations will go towards scholarships, equipment for the studio, recital fees and costumes):

1. MAIL A CHECK: Please make checks payable to "Oasis" and send to:

Oasis

3790 Goodman RD E

Southaven, MS 38672-6411

Check Memo: Note "Project 001956"
Please include a note with your check asking for the money to be put into: Project "Kabul Dance Studio."
After you send your check, please send an email to Erin at kabuldancestudio@gmail.com letting us know you have made a donation and we will notify you once the donation has been received!

2. DONATE ONLINE: Read instructions first.

Click on: https://nics.org/Donate.aspx
Under Apply My Donation Toward:
Other Project please type "001956"
Under Comments please write "Kabul Dance Studio"
After you click: Process My Donation, please send an email to Erin at kabuldancestudio@gmail.com letting us know you have made a donation and we will notify you once the donation has been received!

Thank you for supporting the Kabul Dance Studio!