General Information
Mission
It is the goal of Sherri's Dance Center to instill in every student the qualities of poise, self-confidence, and outstanding ability. Dance can help develop motor skills, spark imagination and enhance other academic areas. Whether your goals are performing or personal enrichment and pleasure, Sherri's Dance Center offers training in a variety of disciplines for all levels of ability in an encouraging atmosphere. Individual instruction and guidance for each student is greatly emphasized in each class.
attendance
The regular school term at Sherri's Dance Center begins the last week in August and ends in mid-May. Summer Dance Workshops are offered during the months of June and July. We feel it is of utmost importance for students to attend each class, so that they wish to achieve their goals throughout the year.
Parents, please do not schedule other appointments during class times. Please be prompt to class and call in advance to inform the teacher if a class is to be missed. Sherri's Dance Center observes the Lawton Public Schools Academic Calendar, thus we will be closed when LPS is not in session. Please call, check the Sherri's Dance Center Facebook or Instagram to confirm classes during inclement weather.
Parents, please do not schedule other appointments during class times. Please be prompt to class and call in advance to inform the teacher if a class is to be missed. Sherri's Dance Center observes the Lawton Public Schools Academic Calendar, thus we will be closed when LPS is not in session. Please call, check the Sherri's Dance Center Facebook or Instagram to confirm classes during inclement weather.
Attire
Dancers must be properly dressed in traditional style of pink tights and black leotards. All students must wear appropriate cover up when arriving and departing from the dance studio. All female dancers must wear their hair neatly up to keep from distracting their attention during class. Attire will be strictly enforced.
shoes
Ballet shoes are required to be pink leather. Elastic straps are to be sewn onto the ballet shoes and they should fit snugly for proper movement. Tap shoes are required to be black leather. High-heeled tap shoes are permitted for adults and teens and only by the instructors permission for children. Jazz shoes need to be tan or black leather and are required for all classes from third grade and above. PLEASE LABEL ALL SHOES ON THE INSIDE, it is easy for students to pick up the wrong pair.
Parents may attend during class time
A waiting area is provided for parents to observe dance lessons. Please feel free to watch your child's development at any time. Parents, students must be dropped off and picked up inside of studio. Please take crying children outside so as not to disturb the dancers.
Performance Opportunities
Works-in-Progress is an informal performance given in January. This performance allows parents a chance to view their child's progress during the first part of the year as well as an opportunity to visit with the teachers and discuss the upcoming semester.
The Arts for All Festival is an opportunity for each class to perform on an outdoor stage. It is generally held during the second weekend in May. In participating in the festival, Sherri's Dance Center is helping promote the arts in Southwest Oklahoma.
THE SPRING DANCE CONCERT will be on May 18th, 2019. There will be three performances. Dress rehearsals will be May 16th and 17th. Students missing dress rehearsal will not dance in the recital. This is a formal dance concert featuring ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip-hop dance for all classes in the entire studio. Group photograph will be taken on the 17th of May at McMahon Auditorium.
Sherri's Dance Center may participate in other community events that provide students with additional performance opportunities. Students are selected to perform for all other events at the discretion of the SDC faculty.
The Arts for All Festival is an opportunity for each class to perform on an outdoor stage. It is generally held during the second weekend in May. In participating in the festival, Sherri's Dance Center is helping promote the arts in Southwest Oklahoma.
THE SPRING DANCE CONCERT will be on May 18th, 2019. There will be three performances. Dress rehearsals will be May 16th and 17th. Students missing dress rehearsal will not dance in the recital. This is a formal dance concert featuring ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip-hop dance for all classes in the entire studio. Group photograph will be taken on the 17th of May at McMahon Auditorium.
Sherri's Dance Center may participate in other community events that provide students with additional performance opportunities. Students are selected to perform for all other events at the discretion of the SDC faculty.