2019 - 2020 IRISH DANCE SEASON WELCOME
Céad Míle Fáilte "One Hundred Thousand Welcomes"
Your registration has been received and we are pleased to have you join us for McConnell School of Dance's 71st season in Canada.
STUDENT PORTAL
The Student Account Portal allows families access to their account information with McConnell School of Dance. Families can update their contact information, register for classes, pay their monthly tuition, and update payment information.
- The system will prompt you to set up a personal password and login is always your primary email address for your family account.
- Please retain this email for future reference in case you forget your password. If you forget your password, you can re-set it at anytime on the LOGIN PAGE
- Please retain this email for future reference in case you forget your password.
WEBSITE - STUDENT AREA
The member's area contains important information and is updated regularly with school information.
- Important Dates to Remember
- Competitions & Performances
- Costumes & Shoe Information
- School E-Mails & E-Newsletters
- Practice Tools and Learning Videos
FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER YOUTUBE
We have created Facebook Groups for McConnell School of Dance Pupils and their family members. School updates are posted in the group as well as photos and videos from performances . Please join the Facebook group for your Division and stay in touch with us on Social Media!
LESSON START DATES
- Performance Division - Tuesday, September 10th
- Recreational Division - Wednesday, September 11th & Saturday, September 14th
- Competitive Division - Thursday, September 12th & Saturday, September 14th
- Brandon Division - Monday, September 16th
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
- Sept 9th - 14th 2019/2020 Classes Begin
- Nov 11th Remembrance Day - NO CLASSES
- Nov 30th Canadian Open Championship
- Dec 22-Jan 5th Holiday Break - NO CLASSES
- Feb 17th Louis Riel Day - NO CLASSES
- March 17th St. Patrick's Fest 2020
- Mar 30 - Apr 3rd Spring Break - NO CLASSES
- May 18th Victoria Day - NO CLASSES
- May 23rd Canada Feile 2020
- May 31st 71st Annual Recital
- Aug 9 - 15th Folklorama
GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION
ARRIVAL & PICK UP
- The studio is open 15 min prior to classes commencing.
- Dancers are encouraged to arrive early enough to allow time for them to get changed into their dance attire so they are ready to begin classes on time.
- Please to arrive on time for pick-up. Additional charges may apply for dancers who frequently delay instructors departure time.
PARKING
- Parking is available in the 4 spots in front of the studio and on Barberry Road.
- Please do not park in spots designated for other businesses as your vehicle may be towed.
WAITING ROOM
- Our waiting room is open during classes for dancers and parents. As space is limited, please refrain from bringing additional family members or friends.
- Our studio is located close to major shopping centres. Parents may leave the studio once children have begun their lesson. Parents who's children are unable to use the restroom themselves should remain at the studio.
- Viewing windows are located in our Winnipeg Studios A & B. Please limit time at the viewing window so you do not distract your dancer from learning. If your child is being distracted by your viewing instructors may ask you to avoid the window or the blind will be closed.
- Outdoor footwear may be worn in the waiting room, however if dancers or parents wish to use the restroom or enter the studio, please remove all footwear first.
- Please keep the waiting room a positive environment and avoid discussions which may be considered negative, controversial or upsetting to a healthy learning environment for our dancers.
DANCE STUDIO
- No outside shoes in dance studios.
- Dancers are to remain in the waiting room until the previous class has left the studio and their instructor has come to waiting room to welcome them in.
- Please do not enter the studio once classes have began. Dancers, please knock if you are late for class.
- Parents, please do not enter the studio at anytime unless invited.
- Dancers are to remain in the rehearsal studio unless excused by the class instructor.
- Dancers are to be dressed in appropriate dance attire. Please see dress code below.
- Only dance shoes, dance bags, purses / wallets, and water bottles may be brought into the studio (no food or outerwear).
- Please bring all necessary items in to class with you at the beginning of class. Do not leave valuables in the change room.
- No cellular phones, laptops, cameras, video cameras, iPods, or books allowed in rehearsal studio.
- Video taping is not permitted during classes.
CHANGE ROOM
Only dancers allowed in the change room, for privacy reasons.
- Please remove outside footwear in the waiting room, before proceeding to change room or restroom.
- No food or drink in the change room or dance studios.
DANCER EXPECTATIONS
Regular attendance is expected for all dancers. Students who miss classes and fall behind may not perform in all routines or may be asked to take additional private or technique lessons to catch up with their class.
- Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class.
- Parents are asked to email info@mcconnelldancers.com or call / text (204) 793-8557 to inform us of absences.
Respectful, positive attitude towards instructors and fellow dancers must be demonstrated by dancers and their parents at all times. Dancers or parents who exhibit negative behaviour towards instructors, other students, or parents will be asked to leave the school.
Any dancer causing a disruption will be asked to sit down or leave for the duration of the class. Parents will be notified of any issues immediately after the lesson. Dancers with excessive behavioural issues will not be allowed to continue their dance training at McConnell School of Dance.
DRESS CODE - RECOMMENDED LESSON ATTIRE
Female Dancers
COLOUR: BLACK
- Tights, leotards, body-suits, dance pants, and dance skirts are acceptable
- Shorts are allowed as long as they are made from a stretchable fabric
- Plain t-shirts are permissible as long as they allow for movement. Overly large sweatshirts may not be worn in class
- Hair should be tied back securely jewellery should be limited
Male Dancers
COLOUR: BLACK
- Shorts made with stretchable fabric are acceptable
- Pants are allowed as long as they are loose fitting
- Plain t-shirts which allow for movement and are not overly large are preferred
SOCIAL MEDIA
POSTING PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Dancers and parents are welcome to post photos and videos from class and performance in the CLOSED FACEBOOK GROUPS FOR THEIR DIVISION.
Photos posted in these groups should NOT be shared on any personal accounts without prior permission from McConnell School of Dance.
POSTING PHOTOS FROM PERFORMANCES ON PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
Photos of McConnell Irish Dance classes and performances may be posted on dancers and family personal social media accounts.
- Please be selective with your photos and make sure photographs are appropriate.
- Be considerate of others in the photograph who may not wish to have their photo view on-line.
Photos posted on McConnell Irish Dancer's official social media accounts may be shared on dancer's and family social media accounts at any time.
POSTING VIDEOS FROM PERFORMANCES ON PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
Videos of McConnell Irish Dance performances remain the artistic property of McConnell Irish Dancers and should not be posted on the internet or on personal social media accounts of any kind.
- In special circumstances, short video clips (20 second maximum) may be posted, with permission.
- Please email info@mcconnelldancers.com to obtain permission BEFORE posting any videos.
Videos posted on McConnell Irish Dancer's official social media accounts may be shared on dancer's and family social media accounts at any time.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
Instructors are not available for discussions with dancers or parents before or during the lesson as their time must be focused on their job, which is to teach your dancer to Irish dance.
- Issues arising at class or after performances should be dealt with at the end of every class. If this is not possible, please email info@mcconnelldancers.com to arrange for a meeting to discuss your concerns.
- For non-urgent matters, please contact us via email at info@mcconnelldancers.com
- For serious issues, please email info@mcconnelldancers.com to schedule a meeting
- Unless an absolute emergency, please do not disturb instructors during class time.
Please do not send Facebook messages to instructors personal accounts or the McConnell Irish Dancer's Page AT ANY TIME. Questions should be sent via email only please.
TEXTING YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Please limit text to your instructors for urgent matters pertaining to class or shows and during studio business hours only.
- Instructors are available to receive text messages 1 hour before class / shows and 1 hour afterwards only.
- For instructor privacy, text messages from dancers and parents are blocked during non-business hours and WILL NOT BE SEEN.
- If you have sent a text during non-business hours, it will not be answered so please email us instead.
All communication, newsletters, and school notices, are sent through email. Please provide a current email address on your registration form to receive school information throughout the dance year and update your information in the Student Portal should you have a change in contact information.
We look forward to you joining us for our 71st season of Irish Dance. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact;
- info@mcconnelldancers.com
- (204) 793-8557
Thank you,
Shayleen McConnell Finucan (T.M.C.R.N)
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