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Junior and Upper School
2021-2022
PROGRAMMING
GUIDE
16th anniversary season
From your child’s first steps...
to their graduation performance.
Say Yes to Dance!
Yes to excellence in dance instruction
Yes to a positive studio environment
Yes to age appropriate choreography
Yes to costuming which reflects your values
Yes to striving to honor God in all we do!
SC Christian Dance Theater has built a reputation for excellence in dance instruction while
pointing our dancers to Jesus in all of their work! SCCDT has a class for everyone! We
specialize in beginners of all ages and offer training through pre-professional levels. Our
classes are taught by caring, skilled teachers who delight in your child’s progress and
performances! Our costumes and choreography are always age appropriate and your child’s
safety and wellness has always been one of our highest priorities.
Welcome to SCCDT!
The SCCDT culture of “More Than Just Great Dancing®” is one of
our most valued assets and we appreciate being positive partners
with you in helping your child grow and reach their full potential.
y Season!
16th Anniversar
It isn’t just about dance….
We are fearfully and wonderfully created by God!
- So, considering each child individually is
important right? SCCDT provides dance education
designed to challenge every student to grow in Miss Cynthia has been sharing her passion for
their dance abilities while safely teaching them More exciting news...... dance and mentorship with students for over
age-appropriate steps to build a solid dance ✰ New Class!!! 30 years. "It is so exciting to think about this
foundation for all students. Tiny Twirlers creative movement for 2.5 yr olds coming year and the exciting things we will
✰ New! Easier for you! ... Performance fees are now all learn together. Here we go!!!"
You belong here… Dancers consider their studio a divided into 8 monthly payments (Sept - April)
“second home,” a place for community, friendship ✰ This year: Violins of Hope South Carolina Tour
and belonging. Therefore encourage one another ✰ Retirement/Nursing Home Tour is BACK!! "At SCCDT our goal
and build one another up… (I Thess 5:11)
✰ NHSDA (National Honor Society for Dance Arts)
✰ The Irmo Okra Strut Parade and Festival
is for every child to feel
We believe the art of dance was created by God, to ✰ Christmas Performances loved, valued, and accepted."
be used for His worship. So, we dance in His
honor, we display His beauty, declare His love and
✰ Spring Performances
-Cynthia Dewar
grow in learning more and more about Him! ✰ And More!
We have 2 convenient ways to dance this
season:
✰ Weekly in-studio classes
✰ Zoom into class (by request only)
SCCDT IS A SAFER STUDIO™
SCCDT focuses on a hierarchy of measures to ✰ Background checked and CPR certified teachers
create a Safer Studio™ environment beginning ✰ Safer Studio™ Policy
with requiring students and staff who are ill to ✰ Teacher training & proven curriculum
Registration is now open! Class space
stay home, followed by frequent hand cleaning ✰ A focus on safety & wellness for every student
is limited, so enroll early.
and good hygiene practices and amplified ✰ Secured facilities
cleaning, ✰ Viewing windows
To see a full class listing, and to
✰ Professional sprung floors
enroll, visit:
SCCHRISTIANDANCE.COM ✰ Social media safety practices
JUNIOR SCHOOL PROGRAM
SCCDT's preschool classes are designed to enhance gross motor coordination, listening
Ages skills, musicality and nurture imagination. Each class includes developmentally appropriate
instruction through the use of music and dance. Dancers have onstage performance
2&3
opportunities in the Happy Birthday Jesus Celebration (select classes) in December or
Christmas Production (Pre-Primary) and the annual Junior Recital in May (TBA).
AGE 2 Age 2 as of April 1, 2021 DRESS CODE
(*for Main Location)
CLASS DAY TIME Girls : Ballet pink leotard
Ages (no halters or camisole straps),
Tiny Twirlers Tuesday 12:30 - 1:00pm ballet pink skirt, ballet pink footed
3&4 Tiny Twirlers Wednesday 4:00 - 4:30pm tights, pink ballet slippers, & hair
pulled back from face and up.
AGES 3 & 4 Ages 3 as of September 1, 2021 Boys: White fitted short sleeve
shirt, black fitted pants, & black
CLASS DAY TIME ballet shoes.
Tutus & Tippy Toes Monday 5:30 - 6:00pm All members
Tutus & Tippy Toes Tuesday 12:30 - 1:00pm receive a 5%
discount on dance
FULL Tutus & Tippy Toes Tuesday 4:30 - 5:00pm
wear purchased
Tutus & Tippy Toes Thursday 5:45 - 6:15pm through the studio!
FULL Tutus & Tippy Toes Friday 10:00 - 10:30am TUITION
Tiny Twirlers:
*Must be a student $48/month
OTHER LOCATIONS of the pre-school Tutus & Tippy Toes:
CLASS DAY TIME $48/month
Shandon Baptist Preschool Performance fee:
Tutus & Tippy Toes $8.75/month
Monday 12:00 - 12:30pm
Dress Code
(*for Pre-School Locations)
Girls: Ballet pink
leotard w/ attached skirt (no
halters or camisole straps),
whites socks, pink ballet
slippers, & hair pulled back.
Boys: see main
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736 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC | (803) 609-4777
JUNIOR SCHOOL PROGRAM CONT.
SCCDT's preschool classes are designed to enhance gross motor coordination,
listening skills, musicality and nurture imagination. Each class includes
developmentally appropriate instruction through the use of music and dance. Dancers
have onstage performance opportunities in the Happy Birthday Jesus Celebration
Ages (select classes) in December or Christmas Production (Pre-Primary) and the annual
5&6 Junior Recital in May (TBA).
AGES 5 & 6 Ages 5 as of September 1, 2021
CLASS DAY TIME
Pre-Primary Ballet/Tap Monday 6:00 - 6:45pm
FULL Pre-Primary Ballet/Tap Tuesday 3:45 - 4:30pm
Pre-Primary Ballet/Tap Wednesday 3:45 - 4:30pm
Pre-Primary Ballet/Tap Friday 10:00 - 10:45am
DRESS CODE
Girls : Ballet pink leotard
(no halters or camisole straps), ballet pink
skirt, ballet pink footed tights, pink ballet
All members slippers, & hair pulled back from face and up.
receive a 5%
*Tap: black tap shoes
discount on dance
*Jazz/Hip Hop: black ankle length leggings,
wear purchased
through the studio! black jazz shoes, black white- soled sneakers
& black crew socks (for performances)
TUITION Boys: White fitted short sleeve shirt, black
fitted pants, & black ballet shoes.
Pre-Primary:
*Tap: black tap shoes & black crew socks (for
$58/month
performances) *Jazz/Hip Hop: black jazz
Performance fee: shoes, black white-soled sneakers & black
$13.50/month crew socks (for performances).
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736 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC | (803) 609-4777
UPPER SCHOOL: PRIMARY PROGRAM: 1ST-5TH GRADE
With a focus on fun and friendship, SCCDT Primary Program is the perfect opportunity for the early
elementary school-age dancer to grow in confidence as they learn technique basics. Dancers have
onstage performance opportunities in the Christmas Production in December and the annual Spring
production in May or June (TBA).
GRADES 1-3 *Usually ages 6 - 9* MULTI-AGE
CLASS DAY TIME CLASS DAY TIME
Primary 1 Ballet Monday 3:45 - 4:30pm Primary 1 & 2 Tap Monday 4:30 - 5:00pm
Primary 1 Ballet Monday 6:00 - 6:45pm FULL Primary 1 & 2 Tap Tuesday 4:30 - 5:00pm
FULL Primary 1 Ballet Tuesday 3:45 - 4:30pm
Primary 1 & 2 Jazz Monday 6:45 - 7:15pm
*PLACEMENT is guided by faculty approval and the
GRADES 2-5 *Usually ages 7-11* students school grade as of September 1, 2021
CLASS DAY TIME
Primary 2 Ballet Monday 3:45 - 4:30pm
TUITION
Primary 2 Ballet Monday 6:00 - 6:45pm 1st Class Primary Ballet:
Primary 2 Ballet Tuesday 3:45 - 4:00pm $58/month
1st Class Primary Tap or Jazz:
$48/month
DRESS CODE Additional Primary Class:
$26/month
Girls: Lavender leotard (no halters or Performance fee:
camisole straps), lavender skirt, ballet pink $24.25/month (1 class)
All members
footed tights, pink ballet slippers, & hair in a $38/month (2 classes)
receive a 5%
ballet bun. *Tap: black tap shoes, black discount on dance
ankle length leggings, & black crew socks wear purchased
(for performances). *Jazz: black jazz shoes, through the studio!
black ankle length leggings, & black crew
socks (for performances).
Boys: White fitted short sleeve shirt, black
fitted pants, & black ballet shoes. *Tap:
black tap shoes, & black crew socks (for
performances). *Jazz: black jazz shoes, &
black crew socks (for performances).
Enroll Online! SCChristiandance.com
736 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC | (803) 609-4777
UPPER SCHOOL: BUILDING PROGRAM: GRADES 3 & UP
By the time students are 3rd graders, they are ready to “Begin and Build” foundations in
proper dance technique in addition to the fun of music and movement! Dancers have
onstage performance opportunities in the Christmas Production in December and the
annual Spring Production in May or June (TBA).
GRADES 3 & UP GRADES 7 & UP
CLASS DAY TIME CLASS DAY TIME
Building 1 Ballet Monday 5:30 - 6:30pm Building Teens FULL Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30pm
Building 1 Ballet Tuesday 3:45 - 4:45pm Teens Ballet & Jazz Thursday 6:15 - 7:15pm
Building 2/3 Ballet Monday 4:00 - 5:00pm MULTI-AGE
CLASS DAY TIME
*Building 1 is a prerequisite for all other building
ballet levels. Building Tap Monday 5:00 - 5:30pm
Building Jazz Monday 5:00 - 5:30pm
DRESS CODE Building Hip-Hop Monday 7:15 - 7:45pm
Girls: Navy leotard (no halters or camisole
straps), black skirt, ballet pink footed tights, TUITION
pink ballet slippers, & hair in a ballet bun. 1st Class Building Ballet:
*Tap: black tap shoes, black ankle length $70/month
leggings, & black crew socks (for performances).
1st Class Building Tap, Jazz or Hip Hop
*Jazz: black jazz shoes, black ankle length
$50/month
leggings, & black crew socks (for performances).
*Hip-Hop: t-shirt, black ankle length leggings, Additional Building Class:
black white-soled sneakers, & black crew socks $28/month
(for performances). Building Performance fee:
Boys: White fitted short sleeve shirt, black fitted $24.25/month (1 class)
All members
pants, & black ballet shoes. *Tap: black tap $38/month (2 classes)
receive a 5%
shoes, & black crew socks (for performances). discount on dance Building Teens Performance fee:
*Jazz: black jazz shoes, & black crew socks (for wear purchased $25.50/month (1 class)
performances). *Hip-Hop: black white-soled through the studio! $40.50/month (2 classes)
sneakers & black crew socks (for
performances).
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736 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC | (803) 609-4777
ENROLLMENT Enroll Online at SCChristiandance.com
Enrollment for the 2021-22 season is NOW OPEN!
2021-2022 CALENDAR PAYMENT ATTIRE
*As of December 1, 2021 Subject to Change Tuition fees are paid monthly. Proper attire and hair etiquette are required
Upon enrolling for classes a tuition deposit for all classes. Please follow the dress code
August 30 Upper School Classes Begin
of 1/2 of one month's tuition is due. outlined for each level in this program guide.
September 6 Labor Day - No Class
After enrolling, monthly tuition is paid by All required items will be available to order
September 7 Junior School Classes Begin
automatic EFT, cash, check, debit or credit through the studio.
October 11-15 Fall Break (Reserved Week)
November 23-28 Thanksgiving Break card payments on the 10th of each month
(Sep-May).
December 13-16 Christmas Production
Sept - April = Tuition Fee + Performance
CLASSES
December 18 Happy Birthday Jesus • Teacher assignments will be announced
Celebration Fees when classes begin.
Dec 19-Jan 9 Christmas Break May tuition is 1/2 of one month's tuition. + • SCCDT reserves the right to reschedule or
January 10 Classes Resume Membership renewal combine classes or to provide a substitute.
April 10-17 Easter Break There is a $20 fee on NSF accounts. • Class placement for students is determined
PERFORMANCES
May 21 Junior Recital
(last day of Junior School)
There is a $10 fee on late accounts. by faculty and finalized for new students after
faculty observation.
May 25-31 Memorial Day Break • SCCDT reserves the right to deliver class
June 10-12 Spring Production DISCOUNTS content via an online system in the event that
Siblings receive a 10% discount on the smaller
June 12 Last Day of Upper School classes are not able to be conducted live for
tuition amount for regular school year classes.
any reason including, but not limited to:
No sibling discounts are offered for summer
weather, teacher absence, or governmental
classes, special events, guest artists or Dance
advisory.
We have included one inter-sessional break in Radiance.
• All class schedules, events, and fees are
the fall to allow for greater programming subject to change.
flexibility should that be needed this year. • Enrollment for classes and workshops are on
We are planning on concluding our season in a first-come first-served basis. Class sizes are
May/June with a Spring Production and/or limited and class size minimums must be met
Junior School Recital. in order for the class to be held.
(Specific information for all of the
performances will be announced soon.)
ENROLLMENT POLICIES
Enrollment requires paying for 1/2 of one month's Once enrolled, please look for your email with
tuition + annual membership fee the link to sign the SCCDT policies and
($40 per student w/ $10 sibling discount; family payment choice forms. These forms must be
maximum $90). For your convenience, and to signed and turned in before dancers begin
reserve a space for the following season, annual their classes.
membership fees will be automatically renewed
and applied to your account on May 1, 2022
unless a formal written withdrawal is received
before that date.
PERFORMANCES ✰ New! Easier for you! ... Performance fees are now
divided into 8 equal monthly payments (Sept - April)
PERFORMANCES
All classes will have a monthly performance fee due on the 10th of each month (Sep-April).*
The performance fee is the same each month. (see the previous pages for the fee amount for your level)*
*The performance fee installments that are collected prior to your enrollment (if joining after the start of the year)
will be adjusted accordingly
Junior School Performance Fees Include: SPRING PERFORMANCES
Christmas performance experience, Junior Recital
Junior Recital experience This special recital on May 21st gives our junior school dancers
Junior Recital costume fittings and alterations a fun and "just for them" experience where their loved ones
can cheer and encourage the progress made over the year. All
Upper School and Graded Level Performance Fees include: students in
Christmas production experience
Christmas production costume rental ✰ Jr Recital Audience Tickets vary in price: $5-$10
Spring Production experience
Spring production costume (to keep) Spring Production
Costume fittings and alterations. Our upper school classes (Primary levels and up) participate in
Live action pictures for all productions (digital access) an original SCCDT production each spring.
HD video recording for all productions (digital access)
*Recital/Production schedules, locations and other information
will be published after Christmas Break.
CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE
✰ Spring Production Audience Tickets vary in price: $20-$40
All classes are invited to participate in a Christmas
performance experience.
*This year's plans are still in the works and will be announced
soon.
Students will either wear their class uniform or borrow a
costume for the Christmas performances.
✰ Audience Tickets vary in price: $5-$15
FOR PARENTS
COMING We strive to be
SOON!
connected to our
parents and dancers!
In order to best serve you in this
way, we use TeamApp!
TEAM APP PARENT PORTAL
Throughout the year we continuously
update the app with important news,
Pay Tuition
notes, resources, music, directions, class See your Dance Account
reports, schedules, calendars, and more! Add a Class
We ask that all of our current families
Send a Message
create an account and enable
Update your information
DANCEWEAR notifications.
FITTINGS 1. Download the
app
Our families are able to purchase Smart Phone or
web browser will Hover over the "Current Students" tab
everything needed for class from the
work (no Click Parent Portal
studio. Dancewear fittings are scheduled to
provide a convenient one stop shop for all notifications on
your dancewear needs. web browser)
2. Search “SC
Christian Dance”
All members receive 3. Choose which
a 5% discount on all team or teams
dancewear
purchased through 4. Wait to be
the studio! approved by us.
Once approved, please
enable notifications.
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