Benefits for Continuing Students
Contact Rochester International Dance
Studio at 507-884-1375
or info@rochesterinternationaldance.com
1.  Bring a friend and BOTH get your class for 1/2 off.  Yes, every session!

      This promotion worked so well that we are going to continue offering it for all of
our belly dance classes.  Here is the catch- you have to bring a new student to the
studio.  You can't just sign up with one of your current class-mates.

2.
Flexibility

      We have several key policies to ensure your get what you pay for!  
First, you may make up your missed classes in ANY OTHER class that the studio
offers.  So, if you are a belly dance student, you can make up a missed class in a
yoga class.  Please check with us to make sure that the class you are planning to
attend is happening.  

      Second, you may carry over missed classes for as many sessions as you need
to, as long as you are currently enrolled.

3.  
Celebrations and haflas at the end of every class session.

      We will be offering a variety of social and dance opportunities at the end of
each dance session.  Usually, we will alternate between studio haflas and public
haflas.  A hafla is a belly dance party.  

      The studio hafla will just be for current students.  This is a time to get together
with other dancers in a small setting and practice dancing.  If you are considering
your first performance, this is a perfect time to do it.  Dancers of all levels are
welcome to perform.  You will be sure to have a positive experience surrounded by
the support of other dancers.

       The public hafla is a time to invite family, friends and other folks to come and
see what you have learned.  These will be held at another venue where there is
more room for everyone to bring their loved ones.

3.  
Opportunities to perform in community and Shaia Dance Collective shows

      We often invite student groups to participate in community shows or Shaia
Dance Collective performances.  For example, one adult beginning class performed
at Thursdays on First last summer.  Many of our classes perform when the event is
sponsored by Shaia Dance Collective, our resident professional troupe.

4.  
Discounts on Workshops and Thursday evening specialty classes
      At Rochester International Dance Studio, we want you to experience the
teaching styles and gain knowledge from our impressive faculty of dance
instructors.  To help you do this, we provide student discounts for Saturday
workshops and Thursday evening monthly intensive classes.

5.
 Discounts on merchandise

      At Rochester International Dance Studio, we work with students to help find
the best merchandise at troupe or wholesale discounts.  Unlike other studios that
have arrangements with vendors so that they profit from your purchases, we pass
on discounts to you.

6.  
Student troupes

      Several Rochester International Dance Studio instructors offer student troupes.
 As a student at the studio, you are eligible to participate.  Sadiya's troupe
participation is free to her students.  That is an extra hour of lessons a week for
free!

7.  
Scholarships
      At any given time, Rochester International Dance Studio has scholarships
available to assist with tuition or help pay for your tuition.  Please see your teacher
if you need financial assistance with your tuition.

8.
 Community Charitable functions
      
Rochester International Dance Studio has a strong commitment to being a
contributing member of our community.  We participate in many nonprofit
fundraisers and community events.  If you are interested in helping out with any of
our charitable works, please ask your teacher.  

      For example, recently the studio co-sponsored a fundraiser for Haiti relief.  
Shaia Dance Collective performed, one of our instructors offered a belly dance
lesson, our students donated baked goods and Rochester Internatinal Dance
Studio handled the publicity.  It was a great way for us as a dance community to
get involved with the broader Rochester community.