FAQ’s

1.Is it necessary to have prior dance experience to join the group?: No prior dance experience is necessary to join the group.
2.What is the minimum age to join the group?: A member must be at least 5 years old by the start of the season.
3.What is the maximum age to join the group?: There is no maximum age to join the group.
4.When do rehearsals start and end each season?: Rehearsals start early September and end middle of June.
5.What is the cost of membership?: The cost is $400 per member if paid by October 15th, 2010; $450 after October 15th, 2010.
6.Is there a sibling discount?: There is no discount for siblings.
7.What does the membership fee cover?: Membership fee covers rehearsals and performance costumes.
8.Is there an additional fee for costumes during performances?: No there are no additional fees for costumes.
9.Does the member need additional items for performances?: Girls need pantyhose, makeup, safety pins, and bobby pins
10.When and where are rehearsals held?: Rehearsals are held at the Church of Atonement in Tenafly NJ, click here for directions.
Ages 5—8 (girls & boys) - Mondays 5:30pm—6:30pm (including new members over 8 years old)
Boys ages 9 and up – Mondays 6:30pm—8:15pm
Junior Girls ages 9—13 – Fridays 5:15pm—7:00pm
Senior Girls ages 13 and up – Fridays 7:00pm—9:30pm
11.Will my daughter/son perform on stage the first year?: a)Members ages 5-7 years old will not perform
b)Members ages 7 and up will perform with the approval of the director
12.What is the dress code during rehearsals?: Girls – Black Shushi t-shirt with black skirt/shorts/leggings and ballet slippers
Girls – Hair must be tied back, off the face with headband
Boys – Black Shushi t-shirt with black shorts/pants and jazz shoes
13.What are the means of communication for scheduling updates?: Email (shushi@shushidance.org)
Website calendar is updated daily for rehearsal cancellations due to weather and all other information
Facebook
Hard copies of schedule is distributed to members on a monthly basis
Call the director at 201-747-3880
14. Is a member required to perform at all performances?: No, as long as the director is notified when a performance date is announced.
15.Is there an annual performance/recital?: Not necessarily.