Perfomers Academy

Christine Watson - Granier:  Mrs. Christine has been teaching twirling and dance for over 15 years.  She is a Dance Masters of America certified dance instructor as well a member or Dixie Dance Masters.  Christine is a former competative baton twirler , holding  state and regional title throughout the USTA, NBTA and AAU twirling organizations.  She is a United States Twirling Association certified baton twirling coach.  Christine teaches all age levels and forms of dance as well as baton twirling .  She has been instructing, advising and choreographing for dance teams, color guards and majorette lines and feature twirlers through out the state for over 15 years.  She has been very active as a choreographer, instructor and consultant in the Indoor Guard as well as Marching Band circuits for over 8 years.  Christine has taught baton twirling and dance at Peggy's Dance Studio Baker and Zachary Louisiana and is also the  director and choreographer for their competition dance troupe "The Elite Danstarz" and their competition twirling team "Pizzazz".  Her teams and soloist's have competed through out Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabamba, Texas, Tennessee as well as out of state National Dance competitions and National Twirling competitions.  She continues to offer private instruction in dance, twirling, color guard and modeling.  Christine is responsible for the daycare dance  & tumbling programs at First Baptist Church and Kiddie Junction in Zachary Louisiana.   She has former students on College lines as well as on staff with National dance team camp organizations.  Christine continues her dance education by attending classes and conventions in New York and thoughout the South, studying with Master teachers, to bring the most up to date dance training home to her students.  She was cast as a baton twirler in the 1995 movie "Kingfish" starring John Goodman, and served as Baton Twirling Instructor in 1994 and 1995 for the Louisiana All Star Marching Band Association.  Christine has been involved in dance, baton twirling and modeling for over 30 years and has been teaching for over 15 years.  She is a graduate of Baker High School, for which she was  dance team captain and feature twirler. She has acted with the Baker Little Theatre as well as performing in local musical theatre shows under the direction of Tom Jones.  She continues to entertain crowds w/ dance and twirling performances throughout our region. Mrs. Christine and her husband, Chad, share his son Tanis and their son Dale.

 

Melanie Cash -

 

INDEPENDENT GROUPS MUST HAVE A SIGNED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT AND A DEPOSIT MUST BE PAID IN ORDER TO SECURE A DATE ON SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!

 

 

 

Dress Code

3 -9 Years old: Leotard: Pink or Black     Tights: Pink, Tan, or Short white socks       Shoes: Pink Ballet, Tan Tap, Tan Jazz Oxfords

10 & Up:     Leotard: Black or any Solid Color            Tights:  Pink, Black or Tan.  No shorts, Tee shirts or pantyhose. 

Black biker  shorts  or  black  jazz pants are acceptible for tap, jazz, lyrical, pilates and baton twirling class.

ALL DANCE,TWIRLING AND COLOR GUARD STUDENTS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR CHRISTMAS PARADES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY A INEXPENSIVE PARADE TUNIC RENTAL FEE AND WILL NEED TO WEAR A PAIR OF SOLID BLACK TENNIS SHOES AND A PAIR OF SOLID BLACK JAZZ PANTS.  A RED SANTA HAT WITH WHITE FUR AND A PAIR OF WHITE GLOVES (DANCERS ONLY) WILL ALSO BE NEEDED.  

Please do not wait until the last minute to locate black tennis shoes. 

ALL INDEPENDENT GROUPS WILL MAKE SURE THAT ALL MEMBERS ARE DRESSED ALIKE AT ALL REHEARSALS WITH HAIR TIED BACK NEATLY. 

 

 Shoes:  Pink Ballet, Tan Tap, Tan Jazz Oxfords

Ballet Skirts:  Required in all ballet classes

Cheer and Gym Students should wear: Biker shorts, Bikertard, tight fitting tops or modest shorts.  Gym students rehearse barefooted to prevent slipping.  Cheer students should where thin sole solid white "Ked" type tennis shoes.  Cheer practice uniforms may be purchased at the beginning of the year and are used in local performances before cheer performance uniforms are issued.

Baton Twirling  and Color Guard Students: Please wear a solid colored leotard or tank top with biker shorts, modest shorts or jazz pants.  Tan Jazz shoes will be worn indoor and solid black tennis shoes will be worn in parades and outdoor performances.   Batons can be purchased at registration at a cost of $25.00 each.  These batons will be delivered the first week of twirling class and must be paid for IN ADVANCE.

Please make baton order checks out to CHRISTINE GRANIER.

You may also purchase your own baton and other twirling accessories by visiting www.starlinebaton.com.

We twirl the 7/16 inch shaft, Super Star baton ordered to your child specific arm legnth.

We spin 5 1/2 foot aluminum flag poles with 39" x 48" silks

We spin 36" Rifles and 39" Sabres.

 

Class Policies

1.  NO FOOD, GUM OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE BALLROOMS!

2.  PROPER dance attire:  Shoes, Leotards and tights/socks, must be worn in order to participate.  Loose hair must be secure.  Students will receive one warning, on second violation, students will be ask to sit out and observe class.

3.  DISCIPLINE in classes will be handled accordingly.  Verbal discussion, time out chairs, and withholding of treats will be used first.  If this is        ineffective, the child will be referred to Ms. Christine.  Parents will be notified if discipline becomes a problem.

4.  Please be sure all students get water and go to the bathroom before class, as they WILL NOT be allowed out of the ballrooms once classes begin.

5.  Be PROMPT FOR CLASS, as frequent tardiness will result in non participation.  It's also very distracting to the teacher and rest of the class.  If your child must come in late, please make sure they are dressed for class, with the appropriate shoes on BEFORE entering the ballroom.  It is a distraction to the class for them to come in and change shoes while the class is in session.

6.  Be PROMPT WHEN PICKING UP your child.  We try very hard to make sure your child stays inside the building after their class has finished.  When the teacher must go on with her next class, your child may be left unattended.  Remind your child, should this happen, to always wait inside, and please call when you will be late.  Parents who are frequently late to pick up their child could be charged a $5.00 late pick up fee per incident.

7.  PAYMENTS are due the first class, the first week of each month.  A payment envelope will be handed out the last week of the month and should be returned the following week.  These will keep you reminded and informed of your payment history.  Remember, any time cash is paid, ALWAYS get a receipt.  Make sure your child informs her teacher or the office that cash is inside and a receipt is in order.  There is a box on the desk in the office (BAKER) and a Payment slot w/ box on the door (ZACHARY) for the envelopes.

8.  Parents who wait in the lobby during class are asked to not bring additional children due to limited space and are expected to keep our lobby as clean as possible.

9.  Be sure all SHOES AND BAGS ARE LABELED.  Small children should have elastic in their tap shoes instead of ribbon strings.

10.  The windows in the office are there for Mrs. Christine and staff to keep and eye on classes.  You may occasionally use them to check on your child, but please do not watch class from there.  Visitations are set up for that purpose.

 

WITHDRAWL

  If a student wishes to withdraw, a written notice must be received by the studio.  Without this written notice, students are responsible for their yearly tuition and will be billed accordingly.  Refunds will be made for costumes and revue fee payments if written notice is received before December 1st.  NO OTHER REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED  (this includes registration fees).