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Information Sheet Children’s Classes

About Smallpetitklein’s Children’s Classes: Our magical classes offer the opportunity to enjoy dance and movement, and are unique in that children explore their creativity through dance, music, play, drama, drawing and painting. These inspiring classes aim to spark children’s imaginations & transport them to new, exciting worlds. Our classes are taught by professional dancers from award winning dance company, Smallpetitklein, and lead toward unique performances at the end of each term. The class schedule for each Saturday is as follows:

10.00am to 10.45am Little Steps – 2 to 3 years

10.45am to 11.30am Second Step – 4 to 8 years

11.30am to 12.30pm Jump Ahead – 9 to 12 years

Term dates for all classes: TERM 2 Term begins: 3rd December 2011 Term ends: 18th February 2012 No classes on 24th & 31st December due to Christmas & New Year holidays. Class Descriptions: Little Steps is a creative class for 2 to 3 year olds and their parents, combining movement and play with colourful props, a variety of music styles, characters and storytelling to spark the imagination, all the while traveling to new & exciting worlds! These classes will look at building strength & co-ordination, develop sensory & motor skills and explore moving. Second Step is for young people aged 4 to 8, aiming to develop skills in dance & movement whilst encouraging participants to develop their own creative ideas. Classes will be fun and expressive with themes, designed to encourage and develop social skills, all while having a whole load of fun!

Jump Ahead is a fun dance class for young people from 9 to 12 years old. Trying to develop an understanding of movement and dance through contemporary and creative techniques, participants will be encouraged to expand their own ideas while working with others and develop their creativity, imagination and confidence. Venue: Our classes take place at Dundee West Church, 132 Perth Road, Dundee DD1 4JW. Dundee West Church (opposite Duncan of Jordanstone Art College and next door to Drouthy Neebors pub) is a 5 minute walk from Dundee’s city centre and easily accessed via bus. There is free parking directly outside the church and along Roseangle. There is a pay and display car park opposite the church at Duncan of Jordanstone Art College. We are based in the church hall (the white building on the right hand side of the church) and you should use the entrance on Perth Road. Please note for the security of the children we work with, the main door is locked. Please ring the bell on the left hand side of the door to gain access. Teachers: Our classes are led by either our Dance Worker, Jo Ricketts or Learning & Development Manager, Yolanda Aguilar. Both Jo and Yolanda are professionally trained and have extensive experience of working with children. If you would like more information about Jo or Yolanda please visit www.smallpetitklein.com/members.html Both Jo and Yolanda are assisted by a Support Worker, Miki Lee Dale, who helps with admin tasks such as registration etc as well as joining in and supporting the class. In case of illness, we reserve the right to change teachers without prior notice. Fees and how to pay: The fees for this term are as follows: Little Steps: £30 (£25 concessions) per ten week term or drop in rate £3.50 per class Second Step: £30 (£25 concessions) per ten week term or drop in rate £3.50 per class Jump Ahead: £40 (£35 concessions) per ten week term or drop in rate £4.50 per class We can accept payment by cash, cheque, debit or credit card, Paypal or via bank transfer. Please see below for details of how to make payment: Cash: To pay in cash you can either visit our offices or pay at the class. Our offices are open Tuesday to Friday between 10am and 6pm and are located at Ardler Complex, Turnberry Avenue, Dundee DD2 3TP. Please ask at the main reception for Smallpetitklein. If you are paying at the class, please try to have the right change if possible. Debit/Credit Card or Paypal: If you are paying via Debit/Credit Card or Paypal please visit our website at www.smallpetitklein.com/children.html and click the ‘Pay Now’ button in the ‘How to Pay’ section of the page. Cheque: Cheques should be made payable to Smallpetitklein Dance Company Limited and sent to Smallpetitklein Dance Company, Ardler Complex, Turnberry Avenue, Dundee DD2 3TP. Please write your child’s name and class on the back of the cheque. Bank transfer: If you would like to pay via bank transfer, we will forward you details of how to do this once we receive your completed Registration Form. All fees are non-refundable.

What to wear and other information:

• Children should wear comfortable exercise clothing such as a tracksuit and t-shirt, with extra layers for warmth. Please note jeans, skirts, dresses and jewellery should never be worn for dance class. Our classes take place bare foot. We have a range of Smallpetitklein Dance Company T-shirts available for purchase. Please ask the class teacher for more information or email thomas@smallpetitklein.com to order your t-shirt.

• With the exception of Little Steps (which is a parent and child class), parents/guardians are not usually permitted to sit in the class during class time. This helps all the children to focus on the class and lets their imagination flourish. However, we do encourage parents/guardian to wait just outside the class in the waiting area where parents can watch through the glass doors. There are opportunities to watch what the children have been working on at the end of each term. For Little Steps, parents and guardians are encouraged to take part in the class with your child. This gives a fantastic opportunity to play with your child and explore creativity together!

• Tea and coffee is available for parents while you wait. We ask you to make a small donation for this service.

• Drinking water is provided in the building.

• There are changing facilities at Dundee West Church but we do not advise you to bring any valuables with you.

If you require any further information please email

classes@smallpetitklein.com or call/text 07515 34 03 34.

Smallpetitklein has a Child Protection Policy to ensure the safety of all children we come into contact with. This policy and its codes and conditions can be seen at any time on request. All fees are NOT refundable unless cancelled by Smallpetitklein. Smallpetitklein is committed to equality of opportunity. Smallpetitklein is a Company Limited by guarantee. Registered office: 65 Ancrum Drive, Dundee DD2 2JG. Registered number: SC340647. Smallpetitklein will use your information for administration purposes and customer services. We will pass your information to our teachers for these purposes and may also keep your information for a reasonable period for administrative and record keeping purposes. As part of the UK legislation, there are certain requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998 to which Companies must adhere. The Data Protection legislation is there to protect you against any misuse of your personal information. It also gives you the right to know how we use your information and to whom it is disclosed.

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Registration Form – Children’s Classes Name of child:

Name of parent or guardian:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Mobile Number:

Email address:

Child’s Date of Birth: Payment Method: Delete as appropriate Cash/Cheque/Debit or Credit Card

Please indicate any medical conditions or access requirements we should be aware of: Which class are you registering for: Little Steps (2 to 3 years) 10.00am to 10.45am Second Step (4 to 8 years) 10.45am to 11.30am Jump Ahead (9 to 12 years 11.30am to 12.30pm

Please indicate if you give permission for photographs to be taken and video footage to be filmed of the young person named above whilst taking part in Smallpetitklein’s Children’s Classes. Photographs and film footage may be used by Smallpetitklein to promote dance and for educational purposes.

Signed*: Print Name: Date: * If emailed, we will ask you to sign this form at the first class of the term.