About the Dance Studio

The Laramie Dance Center is owned and directed by Kathy Vreeland and has been in business since 2005. A Wyoming native, Kathy has dedicated her life to dancing. She has trained and danced with the country’s finest instructors and professionals and has an extensive dance resume. Dance highlights include Dallas Ballet, Texas; Irving Ballet, Texas; Denver Civic Ballet, Canyon Concert Ballet, Ft. Collins, Co., industrials and trade/stage shows in Las Vegas and many years teaching in Ft. Collins, Cheyenne, and Laramie. Kathy teaches ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and is also Director/Choreographer/Founder of Ballet 7220.

We offer Pre-Dance Mix (ages 3-6), Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Lyrical Jazz, Tap, and Ballroom and Master Classes with Guest Artist instructors.

We bring in Guest Master Artists every year- including such well-known names in dance as- Jacob Mora of Moraporvida, Howard Sayette formerly of Oakland Ballet, Kris Kehl from Colorado Ballet, Lawrence Jackson from Cleo Parker Robinson, Robert Sher-Machherndl from Lemon Spongecake,
Melanie Milow, Elizabeth Rickman, DeAndre Carroll.


Mission Statement

To conduct classes that are both physically beneficial and instructive, to provide objective and constructive criticism regarding technique and artistry, encourage self-discovery and development of each student’s unique artistic qualities, and create a positive and inspiring atmosphere.


Performance Day

Spring Performance is Saturday, May 15 at 12:00 pm at A & S Auditorium


2009-2010 Schedule

Registration for fall classes begins on Tuesday, August 18-Thursday, August 20 from 12-6pm

Studio Holidays

09/07/09-Labor Day
11/25/09-11/29/09-Thanksgiving
12/19/09-01/04/10-Christmas
3/13/10-3/21/10-Spring Break
04/02/10-04/05/10-Easter Break
05/31/10-Memorial Day

Classes will be held on in-service and conference days. In the event of school closings due to inclement weather, the studio will also be closed and classes will be rescheduled.


Dress Policy

In order for students to be taught effectively, the dancer must be in the appropriate attire. We carry only minimal stock of dancewear and can special order dancewear for you.

Pre-Dance Mix
Pink or black leotard, pink tights and ballet slippers (Note: Please no “slipper” type ballet shoes found at discount stores-they are extremely slippery and dangerous!).

Ballet and Pointe
Leotard, pink or black tights, and ballet slippers. Hair must be securely off of the face in a bun or ponytail/braid, tied back with a headband, scarf or barrettes.

Jazz & Modern & Lyrical
Leotard, tights, leggings or jazz pants. No bra tops please. Jazz shoes or Dancesneakers. In Modern/Lyrical- Feel free to go barefoot or wear ghillies or DancePaws.

Hip Hop
Leotard, tights, leggings, jazz pants or workout pants. T-shirts are acceptable. Comfortable loose clothing may be worn. Knee pads are an option. Jazz shoes or Dancesneakers.

Tap
Leotard, tights, leggings or jazz pants, t-shirts are acceptable. Tap shoes.

Men and Boys: Tshirts are acceptable as well as jazz pants, tights, work out or sweat pants, bike shorts.

Please mark all students’ shoes and dancewear with their names on it- this helps us identify in case of a loss! If you have any questions about dance attire, please let us know- we can do special orders for shoes, leotards, etc. for you.


Code of Conduct

Laramie Dance Center provides a positive environment for all students. We enforce the following codes of conduct:

1. We will respect all students and in return, we ask you to please respect your teachers and fellow students
2. We expect punctuality and regular attendance. The only way to improve is to show up! Anyone arriving for class more than 15 minutes late may be asked to sit out and watch or make-up the class.
3. Please maintain a positive attitude- learning anything new can be difficult or stressful, but keep an open mind-remember no one is perfect.
4. Come prepared for class and dress according to what the class description requests. Please no bra tops or improper footwear.
5. Don’t “act up” in class- maintain self control. Being a show- off or a know- it- all is distracting to the instructor as well as the other students who are there to learn.
6. No gum chewing.
7. Please turn cell phones off or silent them. Personal phone calls are not allowed during class unless an emergency.
8. Do not leave class early unless you have previously discussed it with your instructor.
9. No smoking.
10. If you have chosen to perform in the end-of-year production, we ask that you please do not miss more than 3 consecutive weeks from March- May, unless you have the instructor’s permission.

If an instructor experiences repeated code of conduct violations, parents will be notified and appropriate actions will be taken.

Note to parents: We will offer observations of your children on their last class of the month. This will give you a chance to check on their progress periodically! We ask you to please respect your child’s and the other children’s learning environment by asking you to please quietly wait in the waiting room. Calling your child’s name or reprimanding them during class causes a distraction not only to the teachers, but to the other students. On that last observation day, please feel free to take pictures, video tape, etc. We understand that this is a special time for you! Thank you for your understanding.