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STUDENT HANDBOOK
The Happening Dance Company
SEASON 9 | 2021-2022
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STUDENT HANDBOOK
The Happening Dance Company
SEASON 9 | 2021-2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 About The Happening Dance Company
4 General Information // Communication & Client Portal thehappeningdance.com
5 Important Dates
Click on these links
6 Dance Class List throughout the Handbook
to view this page of our
9 Tuition
website!
9 Class Rates
9 Modes of Payments
10 Payment & Refunds
10 Missed Classes
11 Expectations
11 Class Conduct/Studio Etiquette
12 Attendance & Class Absences
13 Clothing & Grooming Guidelines
15 Showcase & Competition Season
15 Showcase
17 Solos/Duets/Groups
18 Parent Participation
18 Year-End Production & Parent Reps
19 Awards & Recognition
19 Class Catalogue
20 Summer Camps
21 The Happening Staff & Contact Information
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ABOUT THE HAPPENING DANCE COMPANY
Directed by Kimberly Stevenson, The Happening Dance Company is a dynamic dance studio in Vancouver that
celebrates all bodies and all individuals, while creating first-rate dancers. The Happening enters its ninth season
in September 2021, and has seen tremendous growth in the past few years. Our studio welcomes hundreds
of dancers between the ages of 3-17 through our Fraser Street doors 7-days a week, in the genres of hip
hop, contemporary, ballet, jazz, breakdance, tap, and now acro. Each January we host Accelerate, a ticketed
contemporary dance show that has our competitive students dance alongside professional contemporary dance
artists in our community.
Our promise to you Your promise to us
» To be inclusive » To bring a strong work ethic
» To provide high-quality dance instruction » To release your fear of failure
» To create a community embodied by kindness » To be loud: encourage one another and celebrate
» To provide a safe space to explore creativity one another loudly, give positive feedback and
» To use age-appropriate choreography, costumes, energy to instructor and peers
and music » To show kindness, support, and love to yourself,
» To be patient and give you room to grow and and your peers
make mistakes » To be accountable to your teacher, your peers,
» To have fun and yourself
» To build you up when we see progress » To be disciplined in your dance practice
and change » To show up on time, prepared to participate
» To follow the dress code and grooming code
of standards
» To have fun
OUR VISION OUR MISSION CORE VALUES
We celebrate all bodies and all Our mission is to invest in children Perseverance, Authenticity,
individuals while creating first-rate and young adults as people first Creativity, Transformation,
dancers. and dancers second. We encourage Inclusivity
the development of technical skills
that underlie articulate physical
communication; we expect
excellence while nurturing each
individual’s joy in movement.
Our Five Focus Areas:
Accountability, Building Community, Celebration, Initiative, Teamwork
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Access the Client Portal Here
GENERAL INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION & NEWS
Important updates about The Happening classes, upcoming events, competitions, and activities are provided in
our bi-weekly newsletter. Newsletters are sent via email, and available on the Client Portal. If you have a teen
dancer with an email address, we welcome them to be placed on the list to receive the newsletter. You can add
them in your Client Account, or ask us to add them on our end.
Newsletters can often be lengthy when it comes to recital time, as we have so much information to
communicate. For that reason, we have a system of Class Parent Reps who communicate class-specific
information out to their dancers class via email. We also have a large chalkboard and whiteboard in the studio
with the “Next Important Date,” and our year-long calendar is printed and hung in two places in the studio as
well as posted on the website (Tab: “Events”).
We ask that all families follow The Happening Dance Studio on Instagram @happeningdance to stay informed
about news, awards, studio life, and new merchandise. This is a place we share time sensitive information, as
well as giveaways and contests.
CLIENT PORTAL
The Happening Client Portal is where you can register and confirm enrollment in classes and events, update
contact information, view fees and make payments, and see updates and review past communications.
The Client Portal is a good way to stay up to date with The Happening community. Access to the portal is
through our website by clicking on the Client Portal Login button.
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GENERAL SCHEDULE
**Dates are subject to change**
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES:
Monday, September 13, 2021
SHOWCASE AUDITION:
Thursday, September 23, 2021
LAST DAY OF CLASSES:
Sunday, June 19, 2022
CHRISTMAS CLOSURE:
Monday, December 20, 2021-
Monday, January 3, 2022
PARENT VIEWING:
To Be Confirmed
ACCELERATE 5.0:
January 14 & 15 @ Scotiabank Dance Centre
SPRING BREAK:
Monday, March 14, 2022 -
Sunday, March 27, 2022
YEAR-END RECITAL:
To Be Confirmed
SUMMER CAMP:
» Beginner Camp (Ages 5-7 8:30 am-12:30 pm & ages 8+ 1:00-5:00 pm): August 8-12, 2022
» Intermediate & Advanced Full Day Dance Camp: August 15-19 & August 22-26, 2022
HOLIDAYS (NO CLASSES):
» Thanksgiving (Mon, Oct 11)
» Christmas Break (December 20 2021 - January 3 2022)
» Family Day (Mon, Feb 21)
» Spring Break (March 14-27)
» Easter (Mon, April 18)
» Victoria Day (Mon, May 23)
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DANCE CLASS LIST
For a detailed description of each class please see page 19
BALLET
CLASS LEVELS EXPERIENCE
Creative Dance None (ages 3-4)
Acro & Ballet Ages 4-6
Primary Ages 5-6
Level 1 1 year
Level 2 2 years
Level 3.5/4 3 years
Level 4/5 4-5 years
Level 6 5-6 years
Level 7 6-7 years
Advanced 1 8-9 years
Ballet 6 or 7 students or
Intro to Pointe
otherwise approved by faculty
Students that have taken our
Pointe
Intro to Pointe Class
BREAK DANCE
CLASS LEVELS EXPERIENCE
Intro to Breaking No experience (ages 7+)
Break Dance 1/2 1-2 Years
Break Dance 2/3 2-3 Years +
CONTEMPORARY
CLASS LEVELS EXPERIENCE
Level 1 A /1B
Requires 1-2 years of jazz/ballet prior
(1A 7-11 years and 1B is 12+)
Level 2A/2B 2-3 years
Level 3 3-4 years
Level 4 5-6 years
Level 5 6-7 years
Level 7 7-8 years
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DANCE CLASS LIST
For a detailed description of each class please see page 19
HIP HOP
CLASS LEVELS EXPERIENCE
Beginner Hip Hop Ages 6-8 None
Beginner Hip Hop Ages 8-11 None
Beginner Hip Hop Ages 12+ None
Hip Hop 1 Ages 7-11 1-2 years
Hip Hop 1 Ages 12+ 1-2 years
Hip Hop 2 Ages 7-11 2-3 years
Hip Hop 2 Ages 12+ 2-3 years
Hip Hop 2/3 Ages 12+ 3-4 years
Hip Hop 3 Ages 7-11 3-4 years
Hip Hop 4 4-5 years
Hip Hop 6 5-6 years
Hip Hop 7 6-7 Years
JAZZ
CLASS LEVELS EXPERIENCE
Combo None (ages 4-6)
Beginner None (ages 7+)
Junior 1A 1 year coming from Combo
Junior 1B 1 year coming from Beginner Jazz
Junior 2A 2 years (younger group)
Junior 2B 2 years (older group)
Junior 3B 3 years
Junior 4B 4-5 years
Junior 5A/5B 5-6 years
Advanced 1 Jazz 7-8 years
TAP
CLASS LEVELS EXPERIENCE
Combo None (ages 4-6)
Beginner None
Junior 1 1-2 years
Junior 2 2-3 years
Junior 3 3-4 years
Junior 4 4-5 years
Junior 5/7 4-6 years
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DANCE CLASS LIST
NEW! 9-WEEK Sessions for Youth
*Note, this season Creative Dance is a 9-week session - Ages 3-4
Students will be introduced to the foundational elements and technique of ballet through music, movement,
stories, and enormous amounts of fun. Creative Dance is a great class to help develop gross motor skills and
musicality.
BALLET & ACRO - Ages 4-6 No experience
9 week series // Start dates are: September 26/January 9/April 3
Students will be introduced to the foundational elements and technique of ballet through music, movement, and
stories while developing the strength and flexibility to be introduced to acrodance. They will be learning the very
basics of tumbling.
INTRO TO ACRO - Ages 7-11 No experience
As the world of dance evolves, we see a trend to include acrodance in dance education. Instructor- Kaytia
Kostersky utilizes the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and her knowledge of Acrodance to take dancers to the next level.
Intro to Acro is available for students ages 7 -11 and is a non-competitive / non-performance based class for
level 1-2, introducing the basics of tumbling.
SHOWCASE - Audition-Based class
In order to audition, Junior Showcase dancers must be enrolled in a jazz class and those interested in
Intermediate or Senior Showcase must be enrolled in a technique class (Jazz or Ballet) and in a Hip Hop
class as well.
Learn more on page 15
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TUITION
Each spring we offer pre-registration for new and existing students. To pre-register, we require a $100 + GST
non-refundable deposit per class. This deposit secures your dancers placement in the class, and goes towards
your yearly tuition.
CLASS RATES
» Registration administration fee: $50 + GST per family (not per class), non-refundable
» Costume fee for the year-end recital: $95 + GST/class
Class tuition fee
» Tue to Sun = $836.25 +GST ($278.75 x 3 instalments)
» Mondays = $710.81 +GST ($236.94 x 3 instalments)
» Pointe = $418.12 +GST ($139.37 x 3 instalments)
» 9-Week Sessions = $164.25 +GST per session
» T uition is based on the full September to June season, as students are required to make a
full season commitment to participate in progressive learning that culminates in a year end recital.
» The full season tuition fees listed above include a $100 + GST non-refundable deposit to
hold the student’s place in class.
» A 15% discount applies for all families with a cumulative enrolment in five or more classes!
Summer Camp Tuition
» Beginner Ages 5-7: $300 +GST
» Beginner Ages 8-14: $300 +GST
» Intermediate/Advanced:
» Early Bird (before May 15th): $450 +GST
» Regular Pricing: $500 + GST
MODES OF PAYMENT: TWO OPTIONS
Payments can be made for the full season upfront, or in three scheduled instalments. See below for details.
Payment information can be entered through the Client Portal, or studio admin staff can assist.
1. Full Season Upfront (THE DEFAULT UNLESS YOU CHANGE IT IN THE CLIENT PORTAL OR EMAIL US)
» NOTE: 9-Week Sessions and Summer Camp fees must be paid upfront; there is no payment plan available.
» Registration fee, costume fee, and tuition fee are paid in full, in September.
» For full-season-upfront payments we accept Credit Cards and e-cheque.
2. Three Instalments
» Registration fee and costume fee are paid upfront in September.
» Tuition fee is scheduled for three equal instalments on September 1st,
December 1st and March 1st.
» For instalment payments we accept Credit Cards and e-cheque.
NSF Charge
We will charge a $20 administration fee for each declined credit card or e-cheque payment.
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REFUNDS
The family registration administration fee of $50 + GST is non-refundable, with no exceptions.
Withdrawal from class due to medical reasons, accompanied by a doctor’s note, is eligible for full refund of
tuition and costume fees, net of withholding $100 + GST for the non-refundable registration deposit.
Withdrawal from class for other family reasons is eligible for partial refund based on the date of notification as
set out in the table below:
Commitment Family Registration Tuition Fee Costume Fee
Period Fee Refundable? Percentage Refundable Refundable?
No refund, $100 + GST
Up to Aug 31 n/a non-refundable n/a
registration deposit withheld
100%, net of withholding
$100 + GST
Sep 1 to Sep 26 No Yes
non-refundable
registration deposit
Sep 28 to Nov 30 No 66% (2/3) Yes
Dec 1 to Jan 31 No 50% Yes
Feb 1 to Feb 28 No 33% (1/3) Yes
Mar 1 onwards No NO REFUND No
The Happening Dance Company reserves the right to withdraw students who have been registered in the
incorrect age or level category. A new class will be recommended, or remaining tuition will be refunded.
The instructor may withdraw a student from a class if the student consistently refuses to abide by the studio
etiquette as outlined in this handbook. If a student is withdrawn from a class or dismissed from the studio
because of studio etiquette, we will refund you based on the refund dates above.
MISSED CLASSES & CANCELLATIONS
» Missed classes due to student absence will not be reimbursed.
» Class cancellations due to instructor illness will be rescheduled to another day.
» Class cancellations due to low enrolment will be 100% refunded.
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CLASS CONDUCT/STUDIO ETIQUETTE
The studio has changed the way dancers enter/exit/use the space. Dancers will enter and exit through the
studio doors their class takes place in. We have two studios, the Humble (main) and Hustle (secondary).
Our schedule tells you which studio your class takes place in.
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
↓ CHECK BELOW FOR WHICH STUDIO THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE IN ↓
HUMBLE HUSTLE HUMBLE HUSTLE HUMBLE HUSTLE HUMBLE HUSTLE HUMBLE HUSTLE HUMBLE HUSTLE HUMBLE HUSTLE
Ballet 7 Hip Hop 1 Creative Dance Contemporary Jazz 2B Junior Hip Hop 7 Beginner Tap Breaking 1/2 Primary Ballet Jazz 3A Ballet & Acro 9:00-10:00 am
4:00-5:15pm 8-11 years 9-WEEK MORNING CLASS 2A 3:45-4:45pm Showcase 3:45-4:45pm 3:45-4:45pm 4:00-5:00pm 9:00-9:45am 9:00-10:00am (ages 4-6)
Lexi 4:00-5:00pm 10:00-10:45am 3:45-4:45pm Alyssa 3:45-6:00pm Fran Kim Emma Karley Simone 9-WEEK SESSION
Alyssa Karley Joanna Kim Kaytia
Ballet 5 Jazz 3B Jazz 5A Advanced Contemporary Beginner Senior Hip Hop 6 Tap 2 Intro to Ballet 1 Tap 1 Intro to Acro 10:00-11:00 am
5:15-6:15pm 5:00-6:00pm 3:45-5:00pm Jazz 1 2B Hip Hop Showcase 4:45-5:45pm 4:45-5:45pm Breaking 9:45-10:45am 10:00-11:00am (ages 7-11)
Lexi Alyssa Kim 3:45-5:00pm 4:45-5:45pm 6-8 years 6:00-9:00pm Fran Kim 5:00-6:00pm Karley Simone 9-WEEK SESSION
Jen Joanna 4:45-5:45pm Kim Emma Kaytia
Alyssa
Ballet 6 Hip Hop 2 Combo Tap 3 Contemporary Jazz 4B Hip Hop 3 Intermediate Breaking 2/3 Ballet 4 Jazz 2A Advanced
6:15-7:30pm 8-11 years 5:00-545pm 5:00-6:00pm 1B 5:45-6:45pm 7-11 years Showcase 6:00-7:15pm 10:45-11:45am 11:00am-12pm Ballet 1
Lexi 6:00-7:00pm Kim Jen 5:45-6:45pm Alyssa 5:45-6:45pm 6:00-9:00pm Emma Karley Simone 11am-12:30pm
NOTE: As Covid-19 restrictions ease/change, these first 4 policies (below, in bold) will be updated and re-
Alyssa Joanna Fran Kim Lexi
shared. This information is up to date asHipof
HopMay 15th, 2021. Please check our dedicated Covid-19 page of our
Advanced Hip Hop 3/4 Beginner Tap 4 Contemporary Beginner Hip Hop 4 Jazz 1A Jazz 5B Pointe
Ballet 1 7:00-8:00pm Hip Hop 6:00-7:00pm 3 12+ 6:45-7:45pm 11:45am- 12:00-1:15pm 12:30-1:00pm
website for more info.
7:30-9:00pm Alyssa 8-11 years Jen 6:45-7:45pm 6:45-7:45pm Fran 12:45pm Simone Lexi
Lexi 5:45-6:45pm Joanna Alyssa Karley
Kim
Hip Hop 1 12+ Jazz 1B Beginner Jazz Contemporary Contemporary Hip Hop 2 Ballet 2 Contemporary Ballet 7
» Everyone in the lobby is required to wear masks while they are in between classes, and when they are
8:00-9:00pm 6:45-7:45pm 7:00-8:00pm 4 7 12+ years 12:45-1:45pm 1A 1:00-2:15pm
Alyssa Kim Jen 7:45-8:45pm 7:45-9:00pm 7:45-8:45pm Karley 1:15-2:15pm Lexi
Joanna Alyssa Fran Simone
waiting forContemporary
their session
Tap 5/7 to begin. Masks are also mandatory for all dancersBallet
and 3 instructors while dancing.
Beginner
5 8:00-9:00pm 1:45-2:45pm Pointe
» During the regular season starting in September spaces at the long table in the lobby are
Lexiavailable for
7:45-9:00pm Jen Karley 2:15-2:45pm
Kim
dancers only who have more than one class in a day, with a break in-between. Plexiglass barriers have
been built on the table to provide barriers for dancers as they await their session. The long table is
for students doing homework, reading, listening to music through headphones etc. We would really
appreciate the long table not to be used for students on social media on their phones, they can do
those things at another time and space.
» If your dancer is able to (and the weather allows), we would appreciate them leaving the studio between
their session (go for a walk, get picked-up, etc.) and return for their next session.
» Washrooms are for staff/dancers only. There is a clearly-marked path to each washroom that exists
outside of the 3m space allotted for each dancer in each class.
» The Happening cannot be held responsible for students before or after class time.
» Students need to be dressed as outlined in the clothing and grooming guidelines on page 13, and hair
should be tied back. No hair in student’s faces, including bangs, including boys.
» No jeans, jean shorts, crop tops, or restrictive pants.
» No gum, food, or drinks during class. Water breaks will be permitted at the discretion of the dance instructor.
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arents/guardians are not permitted to sit in on their children’s classes; opportunity to watch will be
provided at some point in the season.
» No foul language. This includes foul language on T-shirts/clothing worn in the studio.
» A
ll staff, students, and their families are entitled to a safe and respectful environment while at The
Happening.
» It is important to The Happening to resolve any conflicts or disputes through respectful forms of
communication. If a conflict arises we ask that you wait 24 hours until you send your email addressing the
issue. If The Happening staff receive written or verbal communication that is disrespectful or demeaning,
the family will be asked to leave The Happening Dance Company. A refund will not be issued.
ATTENDANCE & CLASS ABSENCES
» Attendance is taken at the start of each class. You need to let us know if your child will not be in class at
least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled class. Any absences, planned tardiness, or extended leaves, such
as vacations need to be notified.
» New this season, you will get three unexplained absences and then we will be following up with a phone
call and a warning. The next unexplained absence you will be removed from the class and the refund
process will follow the dates and percentages found on page 10.
» Regular Tardiness for class will not be tolerated as it is such a disruption to the class and to the instructor.
Students need to be on time and prepared for class! Students need to be 5 minutes early for class and
prepared mentally and physically for their session.
» Email notification of absences is preferred: info@thehappeningdance.com
» If a student misses a week of class, it’s important to arrive early the following week. Kindly ask a fellow
classmate to show what was missed and, if time permits, teach what was learned. The expectation is that
students have an idea of what was missed, especially if there was a lengthy absence.
» Excessive absences (even 1x/month) have significant impacts on the teacher, the class, and the absent
student. Regardless of the circumstance, absences will limit a student’s participation in the year-end
recital choreography and could have an impact on them moving up to the next level.
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CLOTHING & GROOMING GUIDELINES
Clothing and grooming guidelines are coming from a variety of brands that provide outstanding performance
wear. Students are required to wear appropriate attire for ALL dance classes. Please, no clothing with offensive
phrases/graphics or that is inappropriately revealing and absolutely no baggy sweatpants/sweatshirts for tap/
jazz/contemporary/ballet.
These items listed below are the first choice for all classes and instructors, however, if you would prefer an
alternate choice, especially for older students, dancers must be in all black and be wearing form fitting clothes.
For tap/jazz/ballet/contemporary, dancers may wear black tank- top/black leggings, or wear a form fitting black
long sleeved shirt and black leggings, and form fitting athletic pants or black form fitting shorts. First choice is
the dress code below, and the second choice is all black form-fitting attire to see the lines and alignment of the
body. If the dress code is not being followed we will be following up with you, as this is one of our “Promises to
Us” statements that you signed off on.
All of these shoes/bodysuits/tights can be found at THE DANCE SHOP (1089 West Broadway.) The DANCE
SHOP will be familiar with your needs for The Happening and their customer service is outstanding. They have
this list on file. A discounted rate of 10% will apply when you are purchasing the required clothing/tights/shoes
recommended there.
Note that these guidelines are for dancers who identify as “girls” and “boys.” If your dancer
has other needs, please let us know, and we will tell their instructor, so there are no
questions asked. We ask that your dancer choose an option that suits them!
BODYSUITS BOYS Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Contemporary
Creative Dance/Ballet Clothing Requirements
(9 & under) Ballet: Plain Black or White T-shirt and Black tights:
Style number: Mondor 1635 or Capezio CC400C Tights for Men sizes: BODYWRAPPER’S M90 for
Colour: 01 (Pink) MEN, size small to XLge.
Cotton Classics Short Sleeve Leotard
Tights for Boy sizes: B90 for BOYS (sizes 5-6 up to
Tap/Jazz/Combo Class 14-16) *They are both available in black, full foot
(9 & under) convertible.
Style number: Mondor 1635 or Capezio CC400C
Colour: 52 (Black) Boys Dance Belt (requirement for Ballet, useful for
Cotton Classics Sleeveless Leotard Jazz as well): CAPEZIO 5935Y for Boys, Nude. 5935
for Men, Nude,
Jazz/Ballet Both styles are full seat.
(10 & up)
Style number: Capezio CC202 Boys in Jazz: Plain Black or White T-Shirt and form-
Colour: Black fitting Black athletic pants or tights (as above)
Cotton Matrix Wide Strap Leotard with pinched front
Boys in Tap: Plain Black or White T-Shirt and form-
Contemporary fitting Black athletic pants or tights (as above)
Casual layers and/or fitness attire. No crop tops
All black form fitting clothing mentioned above! Boys in Contemporary: Athletic/fitness wear. Black
tank top/leggings Black long sleeve/leggings or dance
Hip Hop pants are allowed
Casual layers and/or fitness attire.
No crop tops Boys in Hip Hop: Casual athletic/fitness wear
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TIGHTS (GIRLS) Contemporary
Clean socks from your dance bag/bare feet
Tap/Jazz/Combo Class
Style number: Mondor 345 or 310. Hip Hop
Colour: Black Medium Opaque Clean runners (Shoes for Hip Hop cannot be worn
outdoors at all. Plan to have dedicated indoor shoes
Ballet for this class).
Style number: Mondor 345 or 310
Colour: Pink Medium Opaque SHOES - BOYS
SHOES
Jazz/Tap/Ballet
Tap/Combo Class Jazz shoes: NeoFlex S0495
BLOCH SO301L: Jazz/Tap Ladies: Oxford Style Oxford Tap shoes: BLOCH SO301L
for Tap Shoes or Capezio 443. Ballet Mens sizes: black CANVAS 2037W, Capezio
split sole
Kids 7 and under: BLOCH S0350G ANNIE GIRLS Ballet Boys sizes: Bloch S0205G ( child ) and S0205L
Ballet (3-9) (adult) black LEATHER shoes
BLOCH S0225GX or S0205 GIL: Pink leather
upper Bunny Hop-Child Bubblegum HAIR
Ballet (10 & up) All hair must be off the face, including bangs,
SODANCA SD16: Bliss-Ladies Pink including boys!
Jazz/Combo Class Ballet: Hair preferably in a bun
BLOCH NeoFlex S0495
Jazz/Tap/Contemporary/Hip Hop: Hair in a neat and
tight ponytail, or half ponytail if hair is too short. Bring
extra hair elastics in your dance bag just in case!
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SHOWCASE & COMPETITION SEASON
SHOWCASE
Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Showcase are audition-based groups that will be held on Thursdays and Fridays
for the 2021/22 season. The only weekend that Showcase takes off is May long weekend, no other holiday
weekends.
Showcase needs to be a strong commitment from your child as well as yourself as a parent/guardian. We
need parents to be involved at home with child to work on choreography/cleaning notes/viewing videos
together. Parents have to have a strong commitment to this as well, especially for the younger groups. Greater
expectations are placed on Showcase students in terms of time commitment (inside and outside of the studio),
superior leadership qualities, an increased desire to perform and work on a strong performance quality. Students
are expected to practice regularly at home and to work on new material throughout the week and to remember
ALL cleaning notes from week to week. Showcase will cover more material than regular classes, and this level of
commitment is essential for the group’s success.
» Showcase will participate in two-three competitions this spring that are typically held during school hours.
» Showcase will participate in other special projects, and have extra opportunities to perform.
Auditions will be held on Thursday September 23 4:00 PM-9:00 PM.
In order to audition, Junior Showcase dancers must be enrolled in a jazz technique class and those interested
in Intermediate or Senior Showcase must be enrolled in a technique class (Jazz or Ballet) and in a Hip Hop class
as well. Contemporary is strongly recommended for Intermediate and Senior Showcase members. There is no
guarantee that everyone who auditions will join Showcase.
Junior: Ages 6-12
Students need the ability to pick up choreography quickly and an eagerness to learn and perform. Performance
is huge! We will be focusing on a lyrical number, hip hop number and a musical theatre number. This creates a
space for the younger dancers that we have at this studio that want a little more expectation and push!
Parents, you need to be prepared to be more involved if your child is in this group. You need to work with them
in the week and make sure they are viewing choreography videos that have been sent out as well as working
with them on cleaning notes and new choreography.
Fee: $1400 (not including competition fee and costume)
Intermediate: Ages 10 & up
A group that is experienced and skilled in jazz/contemporary, musical theatre and hip hop. A group that is
extremely fast at picking up choreography, retaining cleaning notes from week to week, and an extreme desire to
work hard in all classes during the week, especially in Showcase! There needs to be a desire to excel and to create a
positive working environment in and out of the studio. The working demand for this group will be very high!
Fee: $1700 (not including competition fee and costume)
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A group that will be held to a high standard and responsibility of leadership inside and outside of the studio. A
group that desires to uphold all of The Happening’s Core Values in and out of the studio! A group that works
diligently in every class and continues to set the bar higher for work ethic, attitude, and skill. A group that has a
very strong desire to improve and excel as a technician and as a performer. A group that practices continually
all week and does not need reminders for warm up, behaviour in a work space, and for work ethic! A group that
wants to work!!!!
Fee: $2200 (not including competition fee and costume)
Several factors are taken into consideration in the selection process. A student must:
» Take and apply constructive feedback quickly
» Demonstrate the ability to push performance quality
» Show eagerness to learn and a drive for continued improvement (practice, practice, practice!)
» Display a positive attitude in the rehearsal space by encouraging others with actions and words
» Practice consistently throughout the week in order to build dance technique and strengthen choreography
» Exhibit leadership qualities; students are expected to set an example (arrive early, ensure their dance bag
has all necessities, prepare mentally and physically, exhibit respect for the instructor through listening and
responding to direction) during regular classes as well as Showcase.
» Have the ability to manage time efficiently in the rehearsal space
Breakdown of costs:
» Competition fee is $250 + GST per student
» Costume fee is $300 + GST per student
» Senior Showcase class fee is $2200 + GST per student
» Intermediate Showcase class fee is $1700 + GST per student
» Junior Showcase class fee is $1400 + GST per student
» In addition: Showcase Jacket (ADIDAS or Lululemon): $100 per student (for new Showcase members)
» Once the student has accepted a position in Showcase, payments for showcase tuition, costume fees
and competition fees are collected. Payments can be made as a lump sum or distributed into 3 equal
instalments (jacket purchase additional), charged on October 1, January 1 and April 1.
THEHAPPENINGDANCE.COM 16SHOWCASE & COMPETITION SEASON
COMPETITIVE TAP TEAM: SELECTED SUNDAYS 3:00-5:00 PM
$1000 +GST + $100 COSTUME FEE +$250 COMPETITION FEE
New for this 2021/2022 Season we are developing a Competitive Tap Team led by the amazing Jen Morris and
assisted by Kimberly Stevenson. Depending on Interest we will determine if we need a Junior/Senior Team.
We will create a schedule once we determine the teams for the season and determine what Sundays will
be scheduled- there will be a minimum of 15 Sundays selected. Please look at all of the factors required for
Showcase as they all apply to this Competitive Tap Team.
THE SOLO/DUET/TRIO/SMALL GROUP PROGRAM
THE HAPPENING offers the opportunity for students to do solos, duets, trios, or small groups for competition
season. These can be any style: hip hop, tap, contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, lyrical, or ballet.
Scheduling and the choreography itself will be influenced by the instructor’s availability, and the technical skills
within the group. Please see Showcase requirements, as all of them apply for solos, duets, trios, and small groups
as well. Three competitions will be attended in the spring.
In order to ensure readiness for the first competition, students are required to organize additional, independent
rehearsals outside of studio/choreography time. If a student is not properly prepared by the first competition
date, the instructor reserves the right to pull them from the competition; competition fees will be forfeited.
The cost of the solo, duet, or trio program includes 8 hours of teacher instruction that covers choreography,
routine cleaning and polishing. Costumes and competition fees are not included, and will be charged as a
reimbursement for expenditures paid by The Happening. There is a 24-hour rehearsal cancellation requirement
for rescheduling, after which missed sessions will not be rebooked.
Breakdown of costs:
» Solo: $700 + GST
» Duet: $450 + GST per dancer
» Trio: $420 + GST per dancer
» Quartet or Quintet: $350 + GST per dancer
THEHAPPENINGDANCE.COM 17PARENT PARTICIPATION
At THE HAPPENING, we welcome and appreciate parent participation. The areas in which parents can
participate and volunteer include:
» Year-end production
» Promotion/advertising
» Event planning
» Class Reps
» Showcase fundraising efforts
» YEAR-END PRODUCTION // At the end of every year, THE HAPPENING Dance Company presents a
production made up of the numbers the students have worked on throughout the year.
The year-end production for the 2021/2022 season will be confirmed at a later date due to this ever changing
time that we are in! We will be asking for parent volunteers a few months ahead of the production. If you are
interested in lending your expertise or services, please contact the administrative staff. We need all of you!
Various ways to volunteer:
» Prop-making
» Concession
» Costume quick changes during the performance
» Merchandise table
» Dressing room supervision
» Accessories
» Promotion/advertising
» Sign-in/Sign-out
» Hair/make-up
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
The Class Rep will be a liaison between their respective dance class and the studio staff. This individual will have
access to contact information for the entire class, and will get to know the other parents and students. Class
Reps will be available to other parents to answer questions, and provide answers or sources for answers (ie: the
website, a specific newsletter, or the handbook). Ideally, Class Reps will be available to help during the Year-End
Show weekend, and will be responsible for informing the class of things like changes to class schedules and/
or costume details as well as getting out choreography videos during recital preparation, so everyone can be
practicing during the week.
THEHAPPENINGDANCE.COM 18AWARDS & RECOGNITION
The Happening desires to recognize the efforts, dedication and commitment of their students. As such, Ms.Kim
distributes awards to students at the Year-End production in the following categories: Most Improved Dancer,
Most Promising Class, A Star is Born, and The Spirit of the Happening. The recipient of The Most Improved
Dancer receives free tuition for one week of The Happening Dance Studio’s August summer intensive. The
recipients of The Most Promising Class receive a gift certificate amount to purchase Happening merchandise.
The recipient of A Star is Born receives a trip to LA to study, train, and work under incredible professionals in the
industry- it includes flight ($500) & dance workshop/intensive fee ($500-$600). The recipient of The Spirit of
the Happening award is provided with studio-paid tuition (excluding costume fees and Showcase fees) at THE
HAPPENING Dance studio for one full year.
CLASS CATALOGUE thehappeningdance.com/class-descriptions
BALLET & ACRO
Students will be introduced to the foundational elements and technique of ballet through music, movement, and
stories while developing the strength and flexibility to be introduced to acrodance. They will be learning the very
basics of tumbling.
INTRO TO ACRO
As the world of dance evolves, we see a trend to include acrodance in dance education. Instructor- Kaytia
Kostersky utilizes the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and her knowledge of Acrodance to take dancers to the next level.
Intro to Acro is available for students ages 7 -11 and is a non-competitive / non-performance based class for
level 1-2, introducing the basics of tumbling.
BALLET
The foundation for all forms of dance! Ballet focuses on proper alignment, posture, and fluidity of movement.
Each ballet class incorporates barre, centre work, and across-the-floor exercises.
BREAKING (Ages 7 & up)
Breaking is a dance that focuses on creative self-expression and the celebration of music. It encourages the
manifestation of one’s own personal style and helps develop strong interpersonal skills. The high-energy and
technical use of strength, stamina, and flexibility also make it a great practice of physical education.
COMBO (Ages 4-6)
Combo incorporates basic jazz and tap technique to allow students to get a feeling of both disciplines. Students
in Combo need both jazz & tap shoes!
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary is constantly evolving; students will experiment with partnering, floor work, and creative tools,
using all the techniques of dance in one class. This class will only be offered to students who have several years
of strong technique in ballet or jazz.
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CLASS CATALOGUE
CREATIVE DANCE (Ages 3-4)
Students will be introduced to the foundational elements and technique of ballet through music, movement,
stories, and enormous amounts of fun. Creative Dance is a great class to help develop gross motor skills and
musicality.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop has taken off in popularity thanks to its prevalence in music videos, TV shows, and movies. This fun,
high-energy form allows the dancer to break away from the structure and technique of traditional dance, and
puts an emphasis on style, attitude, flair, and musicality.
JAZZ
Talk about high energy! Students will walk through this technique using the ADAPT syllabus. Class will always
begin with a warm-up that includes stretching, strengthening, and muscle conditioning. It is followed by across-
the-floor exercises focusing on various travelling steps, turns, jumps, and combinations.
TAP
Fun and upbeat! Dancers use their feet to create their own percussive beats and rhythms. Tap helps develop
excellent coordination skills and strong musicality that carry over into all dance forms and music classes.
SUMMER CAMPS - August 8-12/August 15-19 & August 22-26
» Beginner: Ages 4-7 & 8-14 thehappeningdance.com/summer-camps
» Intermediate: 2-4 years dance experience
» Advanced: 5-9 years dance experience
Beginner 4-7: students will work on basic dance technique, and the morning will be broken up
by arts & crafts time!
Beginner 8-14: students will work on basic technique and choreography in contemporary, jazz, hip hop,
and musical theatre!
Intermediate/Advanced: Students will work on hip hop, contemporary ballet, contemporary, lyrical, jazz
technique, street jazz, tap, and waacking/vogue technique all in a new and fun way. There will be a musical
theatre component as well, focusing on the development of a character and utilizing exercises to strengthen that
character within a performance. This is a chance for the students to work with many amazing guest instructors
working professionally in our city for one to two weeks during the summer! Take advantage of this amazing
opportunity. These weeks are really about diving deep, working hard, and exploring new things about yourself
and others!
Summer Camp Tuition
» Beginner Ages 4-7: $300 +GST
» Beginner Ages 8-14: $300 +GST
» Intermediate/Advanced:
» Early Bird (before May 15): $450 +GST
» Regular Pricing: $500 + GST
THEHAPPENINGDANCE.COM 20Thehappeningdance.com/our-instructors
THE HAPPENING FACULTY & STAFF
Head to our website to get acquainted with our Regular Season/Summer Camp faculty & staff!
Kimberly Stevenson, Owner, Artistic Director, and Dance Instructor
Kimberly Stevenson has dreamed of running her own dance school since
she was a young student in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. She has been the
founder and instructor of The Happening Dance Studio since 2013 starting
off in a small live/work space just off Main Street on Scotia and 4th ave.
The Happening now has expanded to two studios adjacent to each other,
has eleven employees, and about 254 students that come in and out of the
doors 7 days a week.
Kimberly trained and studied for three years to become a certified & qualified
ADAPT jazz and tap instructor, and soon moved away from Saskatchewan to
pursue her formal studies in dance performance and choreography. Kimberly
earned a diploma from Alberta’s Grant MacEwan College and a Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree from British Columbia’s Simon Fraser University.
Kimberly is not only a qualified dance instructor, but also a professional dance artist who continues to seek
performance opportunities. She has trained under Hofesh Shechter Company in London England and under
Batsheva Dance Company in Tel Aviv Israel participating in extensive workshops involving training in Gaga
technique and learning company repertoire. Kimberly has had the honour to perform professionally for Serge
Bennathan, Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg, Kate Franklin, Gail Lotenberg, Daisy Thompson, Katie DeVries, Kokoro
Dance Theatre, Rob Kitsos, Shauna Elton, and Deanna Peters. She has also been the choreographer for the
East Van Panto: Snow White & The Seven Dwarves (2017/2018) and for The Vancouver Canadians well known
grounds crew for the 2017/2018/2019 Seasons.
Kimberly along with her husband Juan Sotelo Morales absolutely loves living in the Mount Pleasant area and the
community that surrounds us. Kim is loving her newest role of being a mom to Mateo Sotelo born July 2020
CONTACT US
The Happening Dance
5460 Fraser Street
Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z2
Phone: 778 379 3577
Email: info@thehappeningdance.com
Web: thehappeningdance.com
Facebook: The Happening Dance Studio
Instagram/Twitter: @happeningdance
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