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Gombey's by Sonju is a subsidiary of Sonju Enterprises, LLC. This is a performing and visual arts program using the art of dance as a creative form of communication to attentively develop rhythmic awareness, confidence and knowledge of self.

Fun Fact

The name Gombey's by Sonju pays homage to Founder + Creative Director, Shayla-René's Bermudian heritage. The Gombey is an iconic symbol of Bermuda, a unique performing art full of colorful and intricate masquerade, dance and drumming. This folklife tradition reflects the island's blend of African, Caribbean and British cultures.

2023-2024 Dance Program

GOMBEY'S by SONJU

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THE DETAILS

What You Need to Know

(3) Sessions Total | 2 Classes per Week

Serving ages 5-17

Fall Session ||| Sept. 4 - Nov. 17 (11 weeks)

Winter Session ||| Dec. 4. - Mar. 8 (11 weeks)

Spring Mini ||| Mar. 18 - May 17 (9 weeks)

***Only 5 slots available per division for NEW students. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis.***

THE INVESTMENT

Registration Fee (1x) for the year = $50

Each Session is $360/sessions @ $30/week @ $15/class

*Class times for age groups as well as payment options are below on registration form*

THE PROGRAM

Academic Year

Throughout the course of the 3 sessions held during the academic year, students are submersed in a diverse movement curriculum with classes at the beginning, intermediate and advanced level inclusively. These 60-90 classes held twice per week are designed to engage students through group and individual participation.

Students will tap into pre-developed body awareness and control while exploring his or her creativity to gain a better understanding of the connection between movement, rhythm and music. Students are encouraged to think creatively and listen attentively while they develop rhythmic awareness and enhance their knowledge about the importance of strengthening their God given temple.

During each class students are:

Encouraged to think creatively and listen attentively while developing rhythmic awareness.
Enhancing their knowledge about the importance of strengthening their God given temple.
Gaining a better understanding of dance as a form of communication an art form + a discipline.

A MESSAGE FROM SHAYLA-RENÉ

I am thoroughly looking forward to the opportunity to work with your child(ren). I am a firm believer that dance is a creative form of communication. It allows us to express and connect in ways that the ordinary person does not. It translates to praise, unity and awareness of self.

Above all, it is the epitome of the fruits of the spirit as we work attentively, individually and collectively while developing rhythmic awareness and knowledge of self.

In 2015, in an effort to follow God's calling, I closed the doors of my studio, formerly Elsie M. Brown School of the Arts. This operation ran for 7 years with a minimum enrollment of 50 students per session. I knew that I would be led back to one of my drives, passions and love for providing dance education to all ages and levels.

In 2019 I was able to see this manifest via Gombey's by Sonju! I look forward to contributing to the social, emotional, spiritual and physical development of your child(ren)

XO,

2023-2024 GBS Dance Registration Form

Dancer's First name

Dancer's Last name

First + Last Name [Parent 1]

Email [Parent 1]

Phone

Dancer's Birthday

First + Last Name [Parent 2]

Email [Parent 2]

Phone

Authorization & Permission

I authorize all medical and surgical treatment, X-ray, laboratory, anesthesia, and other medical and/or hospital procedures as may be performed or prescribed by the attending physician and/or paramedics for my child and waive my right to informed consent of treatment. This waiver applies only in the event that neither parent/guardian can be reached in the case of an emergency.

I hereby give permission for the applicant to participate in all program activities and agree to release Sonju Enterprises, LLC, it's officers, employees, and agents, rom liability arising from any harm or injury incurred by the participation of my child during activities related to Gombey's by Sonju, as long as normal safety procedures have been taken. Unless otherwise indicated by a parent/guardian in writing at this time of registration, photographs and video of participants for use in Sonju Enterprises, LLC publications may be taken while participating in the program activities. No personal information other than the participants name will be released under any circumstances except as required by law.

Your Signature

Fee for this clinic is $175/week/dancer OR save $35 when you pay for 2 weeks in advance.

Select an item ($)

Ruby | Age: 5-8 | M,W 4:00 - 5:00 PM [Fall Session] - $410.00

Ruby | Age: 5-8 | M,W 4:00 - 5:00 PM [Monthly]] - $177.00

Emerald | Age: 9-11 | T,TH 4:00 - 5:15 PM [Fall Session] - $410.00

Emerald | Age: 9-11 | T,TH 4:00 - 5:15 PM [Monthly]] - $177.00

Diamond | Age: 12-17 | T,TH 5:15 - 6:30 PM [ Fall Session] - $410.00

Diamond | Age: 12-17 | T,TH 5:15 - 6:30 PM [ Monthly] - $127.00

Thanks for registering! Email forthcoming with information on class attire.

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