FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS For Dancers
Who is eligible?
We welcome dancers with any level of experience and ability, ages 4 - 17.
When and where are classes held?
Our weekly classes will be held Mondays from. 5:00 to 6:00 pm PST, Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 6:00 pm PST, and Fridays from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm PST. Registration is now open! Classes will be held on Zoom.
What do we need for the first class?
Please complete the following before the first class:
Registration forms (click on the “Dancer Registration Form” link above)
Liability waiver (we will email to you to sign)
Photo waiver (we will email to you to sign)
There is no required fee, but we do take donations each season to help us offset some of our costs (e.g. class materials, props/costumes for recitals, etc.) Our PayPal is paypal.me/emiucla if you feel inclined to donate!
Other than that, please ensure your dancer has:
Ballet Shoes or Socks
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing
Hair pulled up (if applicable)
A big smile on their face!
How much does it cost?
Expressive Movement Initiative (EMI) is a non-profit, but we do need to cover costs such as class equipment and props/other materials needed to produce our recitals for family and friends. Please note our volunteers, crew members, and board members do not receive any financial compensation for their contributions—they do it because they love it!
There is no required fee, but we do take donations each season to help us offset some of our costs (e.g. class materials, props/costumes for recitals, etc.) We request a suggested donation of $30 per season ($3 per class, 3 seasons per year). Our PayPal is paypal.me/emiucla if you feel inclined to donate!
Who are your volunteers?
All our volunteers HAVE:
Completed UCLA’s Youth Safety Training Workshop
Received an introductory lecture on modifying movements for children with developmental disabilities (taught by Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Rujuta Wilson)
Our volunteers are NOT:
Registered Dance Movement Therapists or Physical Therapists
Most importantly, ALL of our volunteers are current UCLA students who have a passion for dance and disability!