Accepting dance students 4 years (at the time of registration) and up.

Annual Fees:

• Tiny Tot: $235

• Beginner: $350

• Junior: $400

• Intermediate: $450

• Senior: $475

• Adult: $325

Fees may be paid for the year, ½ year or by monthly post-dated cheques.

Cheques can be made out to: P.A. Barveenok Ukrainian Dancers Inc.

***Please NOTE: Registrations are NOT Accepted from anyone in arrears. Past Debts must be cleared before registration will become valid. ***

***NSF cheques will be charges a $20.00 fee***

TRIAL PERIOD: the first month of dance class is considered a trial period, in which any NEW dancer/ family can discontinue membership without penalty.

PA Barveenok Dance Club is a parent-run/volunteer organization that operates solely on the support and assistance of the member families. Parents of dancers as well as older dancers, themselves, are encouraged to take an active role in the life of the club. Each family is entitled to one vote per family.

Member families are the best ambassadors of the club for recruiting new members.

Studio A: St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Hall (752 14th West)

Studio B: Prince Albert Arts Center (1010 Central Avenue)

Dance Season: August 30 2023 to May 11th, 2024

Student Arrival: 10 minutes prior to class; punctuality is very important for the flow of the class and proper warm-up of the dancers. For security reasons at Studio A, the doors may be locked 15 minutes after class starts, dependent on parental attendance.

STUDIO A STUDIO B

Juniors 5:30-6:45 Tiny Tots 5:45-6:15

Intermediates 6:45-8:15 Beginners 6:15-7:15

Adults 8:15-9:15 Seniors 7:15-9:15

Notifications: The billboard in the foyer of studio A will hold schedules, announcements, items for pickup and such. All of this information is also posted in the Parent Zone on our sIte, sent out via email and posted on our Dancer/Parent Facebook Group

Change Rooms: Semi-private change rooms and washrooms are located in the entrance to the hall at Studio A for our use. Bathrooms can be utilized at Studio B to change if required.

Observation: Parents may observe their children from the one way mirror in the observation room in the hall (Studio A). Only dancers and instructors should be in the practice area during class unless instructors have invited you in.

Attire for Dance Class: What a dancer wears to class can make a huge difference in how much they benefit from the class. It allows the dancer to move freely without restrictive clothing or the hair in the face, and it also helps the teacher see the alignment and placement of the body to help in preventing injury and ensuring proper technique is being used. Listed below are what we expect the dancers to wear to class. Please no gum chewing, cell phones, or jewelry.

Tiny Tots, Beginners, Juniors:

• Girls: Black Body Suit/tights or leggings/ shorts or dance skirt with Barveenok Shirt, Red Leather Dance Shoe

• Boys: Black athletic shorts/male Jazz pants with Barveenok Shirt, Black leather dance shoe or jazz shoe

Intermediates, Seniors and Adults:

• Ladies: Black Body Suit/tights or leggings, Barveenok Shirt, Red leather Dance Shoe (nude or black Jazz for Adults is fine)

• Gentlemen: Black athletic shorts/male Jazz pants with Barveenok Shirt, Black leather dance shoe or jazz shoe

Please Do:

• Hair: braid, bun, ponytail with bangs pulled back and neatly secured away from the face

• Bring water to drink

• Keep belongings organized and together in change rooms

• Treat your instructors and fellow dancers with respect and common courtesy

Dancer Guidelines:

If the proper attire is not worn or if the dancer does not arrive punctually, the instructor may ask the dancer to sit out and watch the class. Any incidents of disrespect or unacceptable behavior, the student may be asked to leave the class.

Punctuality: Warm ups start promptly. Dancer should be in proper attire and in the dance area at appropriate time. Unless dancer/parent/guardian has advised Instructor otherwise, it will be noted as a late entry. Three (3) late could result in dismissal from dance class. All parents/guardians must exit the dance area as soon as class starts.

Attendance: It is parents/guardian’s responsibility to inform the Director of Instructors & Performance if your child will not be at class. Any dancer missing three (3) consecutive lessons or five (5) lessons throughout the dance year may be asked to leave at the discretion of the executive.

Discipline: Breaks will be kept short; there will be no running around, verbal or physical abuse of any sort permitted. If problems occur the Instructor will approach the dancer/parent/guardian with the President regarding the issue. A dismissal slip will be issued if the Instructor feels necessary. Before the dancer may return to class, a parent/guardian must sign the slip. Issuance of a third dismissal slip will result in the permanent removal of the dancer from class.

Parental Supervision: for the safety of our children, parents will be asked to take turns supervising at all times. Duties are listed below and schedule will be posted in the hall.

SUPERVISION POLICY

IF YOU ARE SUPERVISING THE FIRST CLASS OF THE DAY, PLEASE SWEEP THE DANCE FLOOR BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS. THE LARGE BROOM IS LOCATED IN THE ‘TICKET BOOTH’ BY THE MAIN ENTRANCE. (Studio A only)

SUPERVISE THE CHILDREN BEFORE CLASS, DURING BREAKS AND AT THE END OF CLASSES; STAY IN THE FOYER AREA. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN.

MAKE SURE THE CHILDREN DON'T RUN UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS AND KEEP NOISE TO A MINIMUM.

PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED PEOPLE FROM ENTERING OFF THE STREET (SECURITY OF THE DOORWAY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY- Studio A Only)

IF A CHILD HAS BEEN ASKED TO LEAVE THE CLASS, MAKE SURE THAT THE CHILD SITS AND WAITS FOR THE TEACHER TO ALLOW HIM/HER BACK INTO THE CLASS. IF THIS PERSISTS, YOU WILL RECEIVE DIRECTION FROM THE EXECUTIVE.

ASSIST WITH ANY INJURIES UNTIL A PARENT CAN BE CONTACTED (INSTRUCTORS HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO FOR ALL DANCERS)

FOR THE LAST CLASS OF THE DAY PLEASE ENSURE THE FLOOR IS WASHED WITH THE SWIFFER WET ALSO FOUND IN THE TICKET BOOTH, CHECK THE BATHROOMS AND BASEMENT FOR GENERAL CLEANLINESS AND EMPTY GARBAGES (Studio A Only)

THIS POLICY IS FOR OUR CHILDREN'S SAFETY; PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE THERE FOR YOUR SCHEDULED TURN AT SUPERVISION, IF YOU CANNOT BE THERE, PLEASE SWITCH WITH ANOTHER PARENT. THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

Communication

The club regularly communicates with its members. This is vital to the health and cohesion of the club. The primary means of communication will be via the email address you provided at registration, the “PA Barveenok Parent & Dancer Group” on Facebook, and the band app. Announcements will be sent in all of these formats. Please be sure that you access your email regularly to ensure that any urgent messages are not missed. E-mail communication will come from info@pabarveenok.com and invoices and financial information from treasurer@pabarveenok.com. Please ensure that these addresses are on your safe list and do not end up in your junk folders.

In addition, a member contact directory will be made available both via digital format emailed out and in paper form in Studio A. It is imperative that any information that cannot be made public and available to the rest of the club for security reasons be noted on the registration form or notification sent to the Director of Information and Publication.

Please notify the Director of Information and Publication of any changes to your contact information or any approved announcements that need to be sent to the rest of the group or club. Please allow 48 hours from the time of the request to the time of the dispersal of information.

A significant amount of time and energy is volunteered towards maintaining our Website. It is regularly updated and always has the most current info. Please refer to it often, especially the parents tab. www.pabarveenok.com

Regular dance classes will begin and end on time.

A meeting will be held with instructors and the executive in May to decide on placement of dancers. Students and parents/guardians will be notified prior to the next dance year. Dancers may be placed in the following groups. Please note the suggested age for each group.

Tiny Tot: 4 years (turning 4 during dance season)

Beginner: 5 –8 years

Junior: 8 – 11 years

Intermediate: 11 – 14 years

Senior: 14 & up

Adult: 18 to 99+

Some dancers may be placed in an older group and this decision is based on the instructor’s suggestions. Parents/Guardians may request to retain their child in a younger group if this is their preference. This request would be a consensus between the parent/guardian and the instructor.

Regular dance classes will focus on mixed-group dances. Individual and small group dances are encouraged in addition to regular dance class.

If dancers are unable to attend class for any reason, please notify the Director of Instruction & Performance prior to the absence including the length and reason for the absence. If it is a single instance of the dancer being ill and prior notification cannot be made, please deliver a note for the instructor or, if no other means are available, contact another parent to inform the instructor. This makes a big difference as to how a dance can/may be choreographed; whether or not it will be performed at certain functions, each time a child is absent the overall group is affected as to how the dance can and should be performed. Re-choreographing a dance because dancers are not in attendance is very frustrating for the instructors and is an unreasonable expectation.

The dance club will have copies of all group music. Executive level decisions made on instructor hiring.

Communications between instructors and parents/executive will not be during class time. Any concerns can be brought forward to the Director of Performance & Instruction or the President.

A commitment letter may be requested for certain performances before the club/instructors will make a commitment to choreograph/perform certain routines. This could affect whether or not a dancer is included in a specific dance. i.e. Group dances being entered into extra festivals. If not enough dancers will commit the dance may not be performed at all.

Our dance club holds general and annual meetings; all members are strongly encouraged to attend.

Dancers must pay half of their own choreography fees for solos, duets, and small groups.

Festival adjudication sheets are the property of the club

Fundraising

In addition to the registration costs, each family is required to participate in fundraising events throughout the dance year.

Each Barveenok family will work six bingos per year, for which six bingo cheques would be required as a deposit. (Adult class members only work three) Bingo Coordinator does not have to work any bingo shifts. Please refer to the Bingo section for additional information.

Please do not date cheques, that way they can carry over from year to year. Additional information or concerns can be brought to the Treasurer or Bingo Director.

6 cheques of $50.00 each to cover bingo shifts or one $300 cheque and $300 for volunteer shifts at our fundraising events are required at Registration and Orientation night.

CLUB FUNDRAISERS

Obzhynky – Ukrainian Harvest Celebration (Gala Night) – November 18 2023 at the chess leach lounge

Prince Albert Ukrainian Dance Festival – April 4-6 2024 at the EA Rawlinson Centre

These two events are the only “club” fundraisers Barveenok organizes as a group each year. These functions require MANDATORY participation from every member of the club. All proceeds from these events remain with the club.

OBZHYNKY is a celebration that involves:

• A traditional catered meal

• Performances by our club dancers

• Dance to follow the entertainment

• Full bar amenities

• Family and friends are welcome

• Fun for all ages

PA UKRAINIAN DANCE FESTIVAL: a successful annual event that Barveenok has hosted for the past 33 years. The festival, which welcomes dance clubs from across the province and beyond, has provided our club with the funds necessary to operate. The festival committee is comprised of 8 Positions: Chairperson, Co-Chairperson, Entry Secretary, Kitchen Coordinator, Canteen Coordinator, Awards and Sponsors, Publicity, and Volunteer Coordinator. Any member of Barveenok can participate on the Festival Committee.

Committee and Volunteer Requirement

Each Barveenok family is required to have a member sit on one committee for either Obzhynky or Festival in addition to required volunteer shifts at these events. Committee options and sign up will be provided at registration and orientation night.

Required Performances

Public performances are an important part of our dance club. We are asked throughout the year to provide dancers for various social and cultural events. We encourage dancer participation in these performances. It is an opportunity to build confidence, stage presence, a positive self-image as well as improve awareness of Ukrainian culture.

Requests should be made the Director of Performance and Instruction.

The dancer/dancerss who perform in the most community events above and beyond those listed as required performances will be recognized at the end of the season with a Barveenok Ambassador Award and honorarium

Required Performances for 2023-2024 Season

• Obzhynky- Nov 18 (Prince Albert)

• Malanka @ Eldridge- Jan 13 (Eldridge)** optional extra choreography

• PA Raider Game- Early February

• Away Festival Option 1 (Lloydminster March 15-17) or Option 2 (North Battleford April 12-14)

• Prince Albert Barveenok Ukrainian Dance Festival- April 5-7 (Prince Albert)

• PFE Showcase- April 25-28 (Saskatoon)

• Year End Recital- May 11 (Prince Albert)