The Heartland Conservatory of Dance, HCD, has a strong focus on classical training to continue the development and inspiration for future generations. Read More
The Pre-school Division focuses on musicality, coordination, artistry and technique in the areas of ballet and tap. All Classes are kept small to provide individual attention, self-confidence, flexibility, the foundation to continue with more advanced training and to encourage expressiveness all in a nurturing environment. The Primary Division includes the beginning levels for learning ballet technique. The standard is all students begin in level 1. Here they will learn the basic ballet positions, then progression of a ballet barre and the French vocabulary of which all ballet steps are defined. The Intermediate Division bridges the gap between the Primary & Pre-Professional Levels. The Pre-Professional Program is designed to provide intense training in ballet and other forms of dance to motivate students in the pursuit of their desired goals. The program allows for aspiring dancers to be challenged with advanced training in movement and performance. The dancers attend multiple classes a week in Ballet and Pointe. Classes in Variations, Contemporary, Jazz, and Tap are offered to round out their vocabulary of movement.
something is determined by what you put into it. Absenteeism will only slow down your dancer’s progress. We are very interested in developing your dancer’s talents to their fullest potential. Attendance is expected at each scheduled class. Part of a student’s attendance is being on time. Dance students are expected to arrive 5 minutes prior to class to properly stretch and warm up so as to prevent any unnecessary injuries. If a student arrives more than 10 minutes after the start of the class, the instructor may have him/her sit, observe, and not participate in class. Showcase participation requires consistent attendance.
Weather Closing Policy:
In the event of inclement weather and/or poor
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road conditions, classes may be canceled for the safety of our students. When Millard &/or Omaha Public Schools are closed due to weather (snow & ice storms, NOT extreme temperature closings), Heartland Conservatory of Dance will also be closed. If inclement weather falls on a weekend, HCD will not follow Millard &/or Omaha closings, but will send out an email to let families know how to proceed. Please call the Conservatory to hear a current message or visit the website https://hcdomaha.com to receive the current message due to the weather. HCD does not credit, refund, or pro-rate tuition for classes canceled due to inclement weather.
Student Pick-up:
Out of courtesy for our teachers, students
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must be picked up promptly following class or rehearsal. After 2 instances of students being picked up more than 10 minutes after your child’s class ends, you will be billed $1 per minute. Additionally, your student will not be permitted to participate in class or rehearsals until this fee is paid. Young dancers must wait inside the building until they parents arrive by car.
2024 Dance Program for HCD Culminates in the end of the year showcase. The date & time of the Showcase Read More
will be on the Calendar by August 15. Showcase Fees include: Professional Performance Video, Theater, 2 Tickets, Lighting & Sound Crew Dress, Rehearsal, Stage Rehearsals, Faculty & Staff for all above rehearsals. Costume Fees $95 per dance and Family Showcase Fee $100 will be due in full by November 1st. Please note: Costumes ordered after November 1st will be charged a $25 late fee. Costumes ordered after December 15th will be charged a $25 late fee plus an expedited shipping fee. Costume fees are non-refundable. Your 2 tickets will be handed out at the Theater Dress Rehearsal.
Returned Check Policy:
There is a $35 charge for returned checks or Auto withdrawals.
Tuition/Late Fees:
Payments are split into 10 installments or 2 installments, due on the Read More
15th of the month, except Summer Session which is due June 1st. A late fee of $15 will be charged if payment is not received by the 22nd of the month. After 30 days, a 10% Interest will be charged per month for any existing balance.
Tuition is non-refundable except in the case of serious illness or injury as verified by a doctor’s letter or due to relocation.
Withdrawal:
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a Class Drop Form must be completed to close the account and prevent further billing. The Conservatory requires two weeks notice prior to the effective date of the withdrawal. A student’s absenteeism does not affect tuition payment. The account will only be closed with a completed Class Drop Form and will go into effect two weeks from the date received based upon the number of weeks remaining in the session.
All Classes are subject to minimum enrollment. Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is below threshold.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Heartland Conservatory of Dance does not discriminate on
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the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or economic status within its classes, educational programs, theatrical productions, and mentorship.
At Heartland Conservatory of Dance, and in professional ballet schools around the world, each class level of students wears the same leotard color to eliminate visual clutter so teachers can more easily see, define, and correct dance technique.
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GIRLS’ BALLET IMPORTANT NOTE: Hair must be tightly secured. Girls must wear pink ballet shoes with elastic sewn across instep. No underwear is necessary under tights and leotard. No gum.In an effort to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion students may choose to
wear either pink tights and shoes or flesh toned tights and flesh toned ballet
shoes or pointe shoes. Either way, the tights must match the shoe.All Girls Tights: TS95/96 seamed mesh tights in theatrical pink – Item available at Bobby’sAll Girls Pink Ballet Shoes: SD-16 So Danca canvas ballet shoe in light pink – Item available at Bobby’s
Pre-Primary (Ages 3 & 4): Purchase at Bobby’s Dance Wear
LIGHT PINK4489 – TANK LEOTARD44475C – SS LEOTARDBW198 – SKIRT
Primary I (Ages 5 & 6): Purchase at Bobby’s Dance Wear
WHITE4489 – TANK LEOTARD44475C – SS LEOTARDBW198 – SKIRT
Primary II (Age 7)
White4489 – TANK LEOTARD44475C – SS LEOTARDBW198 – SKIRT
Ballet I: (8+) Purchase at Bobby’s Dance Wear
FUCHSIA44819 – CAMI ADJ LEOTARD4489/4402 – TANK LEOTARD06121 – WHITE PULL ON SKIRT
Ballet II: (9+) Purchase at Bobby’s Dance Wear
PURPLE44819 – CAMI ADJ LEOTARD4489/4402 – TANK LEOTARD06121 – PULL ON SKIRT
Ballet III: (11+) Purchase at Bobby’s Dance Wear
LILAC44819 – CAMI ADJ LEOTARD4489/4402 – TANK LEOTARD06121 –PULL ON SKIRT
Ballet IVA & IVB: Purchase at Bobby’s Dance Wear
ROYAL10819 – CAMI ADJ LEOTARD1002/1089 – TANK LEOTARD06121 – PULL ON SKIRT
Ballet V: Purchase at Bobby’s Dance Wear
RED10527 – CAMI LEOTARD1002/1089 – TANK LEOTARD06121 – PULL ON SKIRT
Ballet VI: Purchase at Bobby’s Dance Wear
RED10819 – CAMI ADJ LEOTARD1002/1089 – TANK LEOTARD06121 – PULL ON SKIRT
Required Tights for All Levels: TS95/96 seamed mesh tights in theatrical pink – Item available at Bobby’s
Boys Dance:Starting in Ballet I ALL BOYS need to wear a dance belt. This is a requirement specific to the sport of ballet.Beginning Boys’ Ballet: Black tights, bike pants, shorts or sweat pants, solid colored T shirt. White ballet shoes with elastic sewn across the instep should be worn with white socks.Intermediate or Advanced Boys’ Ballet: Grey Wear Moi tights, White T-shirt. White ballet shoes with elastic sewn across the instep should be worn with white socks.
Jazz/Contemporary
Any solid color leotard with jazz pants or shorts, tights or pants MUST be worn. Shoes– Purchase at Bobby’s Dance Wear
Tap
Any solid color leotard with tights or jazz pants. Shoes: Black tap shoes by Bloch – Purchase at Bobby’s Dance Wear (matt or patentent leather your choice)
Musical Theater
Any solid colored leotard and tights or black jazz pants. Girls’ and Boys’ Shoes: Purchase at Bobby’s Dance Wear
Open Division Ballet/Pilates/Jazz/Theater Improv
Clothes that move with the body without blocking the instructors ability to view posture and movement. Appropriate shoes for each class.
2024 Annual School Showcase
2024 SHOWCASE SCHEDULEALL BELOW REHEARSALS ARE AT MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL
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**Please read through this entire document, performances will be held differently**
ACT I: ALL JAZZ TAP & CONTEMPORARY
ACT II: ALL BALLET
PRE-PRIMARY SCHEDULE:
Pre-Primary Ballet (Monday & Tuesday Class) 1 PM PERFORMANCE ONLY
Pre-Primary Ballet (Saturday): 4 PM Performance Only
*Your 2 Tickets will be for the performance that your child is performing in*
PRIMARY SCHEDULE:
Primary Ballet (Thursday) 1 PM PERFORMANCE ONLY
Primary Ballet (Saturday): 4 PM PERFORMANCE ONLY
Primary Tap (Thursday): 1 PM PERFORMANCE ONLY
*Your 2 Tickets will be for the performance that your child is performing BALLET*
ALL PRIMARY BALLET/TAP STUDENTS WILL BE PERFORMING THE TAP DANCE IN BOTH SHOWS, BUT BALLET IN ONLY 1
ALL BALLET I/PETIT CLASSES & UP FRIDAY, APRIL 26 REHEARSALS: AT Marian High School
CHECK – IN: 15 MINUTES BEFORE SCHEDULED REHEARSAL
4:15-5:30 Vaudeville & Napoli with Andrea & Julianna
5:30-6 All Pre-Primary (IN COSTUME BALLET)
6-6:45 Primary Ballet Saturday & Thursday
6-7 Ballet 1 Saturday & Tuesday (IN COSTUME)
7-7:30 Ballet II (IN COSTUME)
7:30-8:15 Ballet IVA (IN COSTUME)
SATURDAY, APRIL 27th REHEARSALS: At Marian High School
CHECK – IN: 15 MINUTES BEFORE SCHEDULED REHEARSAL
PLEASE NOTE: Classes in red will need to leave after rehearsal.
8:30-9:30 Petit Tap, Jazz & Contemporary (IN COSTUME)
9:30-10:15 Junior tap, jazz & contempt.
10:15-10:45 Ballet III (IN COSTUME)
10:45-11:30 Adv Jazz11:30-12: 15 Warm – Up
1 PM PERFORMANCE 12:30 ACT I Check – In
ALL PETIT, JUNIOR & ADVANCED JAZZ/CONTEMPORARY & TAP
12:45 ACT II Check – In
ALL BALLET II, III, IV & V STUDENTS
*BALLET I TUESDAY STUDENTS ONLY (NO SATURDAY BALLET I)
4 PM PERFORMANCE 3:30 ACT I Check – In
ALL PETIT, JUNIOR & ADVANCED JAZZ/CONTEMPORARY & TAP
3:45 ACT II Check – In
ALL BALLET II, III, IV & V STUDENTS
*BALLET I SATURDAY STUDENTS ONLY (NO TUESDAY BALLET I)
PLEASE NOTE…… 1 PM PERFORMANCE
1. Tuesday Ballet I performs in this show ONLY & tickets for families will be for this performance
2. But if your child is also in jazz/tap or contemporary, your child will perform those dances in both shows.
4 PM Saturday
1. Saturday Ballet I performs in this show ONLY & tickets for families will be for this performance
2. But if your child is also in jazz/tap or contemporary, your child will perform those dances in both shows.
*IF YOUR CHILD IS IN BOTH BALLET CLASSES, PLEASE CHECK WITH PAM TO SEE
WHICH PERFORMANCE YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED TO**
1. Drop off & Pick up***All students must check in and out at the back stage drop off door, which is inside the lobby
*** NO EXCPETIONS, students ages 11+ may check themselves in. Our teachers and front desk staff will be at the door checking students in/out.
Level Pre Primary– Ballet II (Ages 10 & Under)
Drop Off – Parent will bring student to the back stage drop off door inside the lobby. Our
teachers and front desk staff will be at the door checking off names.
Pick up – Parent will go to the same door student was dropped off, Students will be checked out the adult listed on in your jackrabbit contacts with photo ID. Our teachers and front desk staff will be at the door asking you for the name of your student and checking IDs.
Any student with an older sibling in level 3 or above may check out their younger siblings.
2. Shoes & Tights ACT I
Tap Girls – Black tap shoes & costume
Jazz – Girls – Black jazz shoes & costume Contemporary Petite & Junior – Bare feet & costume Advanced Jazz – TBA on shoes or barefoot
ACT II
Ballet Girls – Class dress code pink tights & pink ballet shoes; TS95/96 seamed mesh tights in theatrical pink SD-16 So Danca canvas ballet shoe in light pink
Ballet Boys – Costume with black shoes
Rehearsals at THEATER – MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL (7400 Military Ave.)
• Prepare your child in their hair, make-up and costume according to the schedule
• Make sure your child warms up and has a good meal prior to the show
• All Dancers must arrive at Theater at time of check-in
• Shoes & tights are the responsibility of the dancer and are not included with the costume
• Make-up should be applied. Earth tone eye shadow (NO Blue), black mascara, blush & Pre-Primary through Primary II, light pink lipstick / Ballet I & up red lipstick. PLEASE
WATCH YOUTUBE VIDEO! (Ballet 3 & Under) https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=nIqu_lrMwhU , (Ballet IV & Up) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92FBBA5dMtA
• Hair should be in a high bun and secure. No Bangs. If the costume has a headpiece that
does not wrap around the bun, it should go on the right side. PLEASE WATCH
YOUTUBE VIDEO! (Thick Hair) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfk6ssFhPss ,
(Child Thinner Hair) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu5hotXsNg
• Dancers should remove all nail polish
• Jewelry is not to be worn. Please leave all valuables at home.• No food or drink is allowed in the auditorium
• No food and drink is to be brought into the dressing rooms
• No Flash Photography is allowed at any time. It could be hazardous to the dancers, no recording of the performance is allowed
• Parents are not allowed in the auditorium for rehearsals & dress rehearsal.
• Dancers will be assigned a place or covered tent to change. Parents should remain in the lobby of the theater until their dancer is finished. Please let your dancer know that you
will drop them off and return to pick them up. We will have staff supervising the students.
• Dancers with multiple costumes could wear a tan leotard under their costume to allow for quick changes
• Dancers, in the final act, will be invited back on stage at the end of the show to take a final bow and celebrate.
Attendance
It is very important to attend all scheduled rehearsals in order for each child to feel comfortable in their costumes and on the stage. A missed rehearsal could result in the dancer being removed from the showcase piece. Good attendance is required to participate in the Showcase.
Shoes and Tights
All shoes and tights should be clean and free of any rips, tears, runs or stains. Please see dress code for required tights and shoes.
Commonly Asked Recital Questions: What is showcase?
Showcase gives the dancers the opportunity to exhibit their skills and provide as professional a stage setting as possible under the direction of instructors who are professionals themselves. The reward of being involved is a phenomenal highlight for their year of hard work. Performing promotes teamwork, confidence and poise. Showcase is a professional, safe environment for them to share thier growth with friends and family.
Where is showcase?
Theater Dress rehearsal and showcase are at Marian High School.
Do I have to go to dress rehearsal?
Yes, all students participating in recital must be at dress rehearsal. This is an opportunity for your student to become comfortable with the stage. There also may be last minute instructions that can only be addressed at dress rehearsal.
What is check-in?
Check in is the time that you are your student is required to be in the building at the check in table. Your student will then be taken back to the dressing room area.
What does my child need when arriving at the theater?
All Students must arrive at the theater with hair and make-up done. Pink tights and shoes must be worn with all costumes and kids should arrive underdressed in these clothes. If it is warm outside, costumes may be worn into the theater.
Can I watch the dress rehearsals from the audience?
No, we want to keep the children focused and on task. Parents & siblings taking photos etc. is too distracting and therefor slows down our process.
What do I do after I’ve dropped of my child for an onstage rehearsal?
Every time your child arrives at Marian you will need to check them in with HCD staff, who will be in the lobby of the auditorium.
Can I take videos or photographs
We are providing a professional videographer so there will be NO filming the performance. This professional video is part of your Showcase fee, so you will have a great quality video to watch your dancer. NO flash photography! It is dangerous to the dancers. You may take photos Before after the performance is welcome!
If I’m not backstage, who will help my child change?
There will be a number of assistants back stage to help. Your help backstage is not needed. For the safety of the children, no one except dancers and staff will be allowed backstage.
Can I take my student out after they perform?
Please remember that our recitals are only about 1 – 1 & 1/2 hours. This will be decided after the final show order has been determined
Why does everyone attending have to have a ticket?
Due to fire codes, each person must be accounted for and the space cannot exceed its seating capacity. Each seat holds a value and in order to keep prices down we must charge for each seat regardless of age.
Should I bring my small child to the performance?
Please be advised that the lights and noise can scare small children and many times parents with little ones spend most of the show in the lobby because it is just too much. Every member of the family is always welcome so if you think your little one will enjoy the show, the more the merrier! If the child will not sit on your lap, a ticket is required.
What if I have a family member who needs wheel chair or walker seating?
When buying your tickets there will be ADA seating available
How many tickets can I buy?
Each family is give 2 tickets as part of your child’s Participation Fee. Additional tickets will be
available for purchase for your child’s assigned performance.
