OUR ASASE YAA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS OPENS SEPTEMBER 14TH

The Asase Yaa Youth Dance Program runs from September – June and is designed for girls and boys ages 3 to 18 years old. During the 40-week program, students will receive intensive technical training in various dance forms, including Ballet, Tap, African, Modern, Hip Hop, and Jazz. The first four months of our program (September-December) are focused on the technical aspects of each discipline. During the remaining months students learn and rehearse choreography and dance routines which will performed live in our annual year-end recital. It is annually presented in June at a major concert theater in New York.

Classes Begin: September 14, 2019

Early bird registration fee: $50

Registration fee after August 31st: $75

August 24, & 31, 2019, 3-6pm

Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 228 Decatur St., Brooklyn

 

We accept cash, personal check and most credit cards.

 

Registering a student reserves a space for the full school year. Parents or guardians are responsible for paying a full year’s tuition. An agreement acknowledging all terms will be provided and must be signed upon registration. A 10% discount will be given for tuition that is paid in full at the time of registration. Sibling discounts are available. Proof of guardianship is required in order to register, if applicable. The one-time tuition payment is all inclusive and includes: the registration fee, tuition, recital fee for the Asase Yaa School of the Arts end of the year concert, costumes and a tee shirt. Returned Checks: There will be a $35.00 charge for all returned checks. If a check is returned, payment by check will not be accepted. Refunds: Once a student has registered and the program has started, there will be no refunds.

STUDENT PLACEMENT

CLASSES & TUITION FEES

TINY TOTS CLASS:
BALLET, TAP, HIP HOP, AFRICAN
Registration Fee: $50,  Annual Tuition: $1925

BOYS CLASS:
DRUM (DJEMBE, CONGA, BATA, DRUM LINE, VARIOUS GHANAIAN STYLES (KETE, ADOWA, PANLOGO, EWE, DAGOMBA, CAPOEIRA)
Registration Fee: $50,  Annual Tuition: $2490

LEVEL IA & LEVEL IB CLASS:
BALLET, TAP, AFRICAN, HIP HOP, JAZZ
(Skill level determines placement in IA or IB)
Registration Fee: $50,  Annual Tuition: $2240

LEVEL II CLASS:
BALLET, TAP, AFRICAN, MODERN, HIP HOP, JAZZ
Registration Fee: $50,  Annual Tuition: $2240

LEVEL III CLASS:
BALLET, TAP, AFRICAN, MODERN, HIP HOP, JAZZ
(By recommendation and audition only)
Registration Fee: $50,  Annual Tuition: $2490

PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE CLASSES:
BALLET, TAP, AFRICAN, MODERN, HIP HOP, JAZZ
(Fees and requirements for Children’s and Junior Dance Ensembles are the same as LEVEL III)
Children’s Dance Ensemble
Junior Dance Ensemble

Members of our Performing Ensembles classes are given the opportunity to perform and represent our School of the Arts dance program at invitational performances around the city and abroad. Our Director, along with recommendations made by our instructors, select students for our Performing Ensembles. We offer Children and Junior Dance Performance Ensembles.

All members are required to maintain an 85 or above grade point average during their weekly dance classes. Students also receive training and assistance in preparation for auditions and to apply for other performing arts high schools and colleges.