If not, please follow the instructions below to register with our Jackrabbit system. Our 2020-2021 studio brochure is also available via a link in your Parent Portal announcements!

Registration will open on Monday, August 10th.

We will send out an email on Monday with more information. However, please be aware that this software is not like an online “shopping cart” when choosing classes–when you enroll you are in the class. Please keep our recommendations and class change policy in mind while registering.
Thank you so much for your continued support – we are so grateful for our students and parents who have supported BDS for over 41 years in Burke! ~Buffa’s Dance Studio

HOW TO SET UP YOUR PARENT PORTAL:

There is no cost associated with registering your Jackrabbit Parent Portal. We will be posting Fall 2020-2021 class recommendations in your Jackrabbit Parent Portal. We are using this software this year as a work around to our usual paper recommendations.
Link to Register: http://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=540847
**Registration Instructions**     

• Click here to register!
• Input family and dancer information.
• Create a password for your Jackrabbit Parent Portal – this will enable you to update billing information, add classes etc, among other features.
• [For multi-student families] Once the first student is complete, select “Add Another Student” and complete this same process for each dancer.
• Accept the Required Policies and Agreements by checking the boxes and signing your name.
• Enter your credit card information (and/or) bank account information. You will not be charged immediately, as we will review each registration individually once we open enrollment to ensure the proper tuition is posted.
• If you have any questions, feel free to direct any questions to buffadance@msn.com.
• Link to Parent Portal: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr3.0/ParentPortal/Login?orgID=540847 Feel Free to bookmark this link

Once we have your student entered into the database we will then go in and post their recommendations in your account. An email will be sent once we have the recommendations set up in your Parent Portal.

In-Person Updates:We are open using Virginia guidelines to ensure social distancing while exercising. This means even though we have 12,000 square feet of dance space as a studio, we only have a finite number of spots available in each class room. We have hardwired for Zoom and made rolling stations and large monitors so Zoom may be accessed while live classes are running. 

BDS Building Updates: Please see the video below for our disinfection process.

We have the Certification posted on the front door as well as listed here:  https://www.cleanmaxva.com/services/corona-virus-cleaning-service/.

Disinfection Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KcFSgCYa306O85FGzEBzE_2nQNvcHO-k/view

We have also changed our Janitorial Services to a larger company Universal Janitorial Services, Inc. who also services Bishop Ireton, Browne Academy, and others to ensure we have new COVID standards in place.

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**Registration Instructions**     

• Click here to register!
• Input family and dancer information.
• Create a password for your Jackrabbit Parent Portal – this will enable you to update billing information, add classes etc, among other features.
• [For multi-student families] Once the first student is complete, select “Add Another Student” and complete this same process for each dancer.
• Accept the Required Policies and Agreements by checking the boxes and signing your name.
• Enter your credit card information (and/or) bank account information. You will not be charged immediately, as we will review each registration individually once we open enrollment to ensure the proper tuition is posted.
• If you have any questions, feel free to direct any questions to buffadance@msn.com.
• Link to Parent Portal: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr3.0/ParentPortal/Login?orgID=540847 Feel Free to bookmark this link

Once we have your student entered into the database we will then go in and post their recommendations in your account. An email will be sent once we have the recommendations set up in your Parent Portal.
Thank you so much for your continued support – we are so grateful for our students and parents who have supported BDS for over 41 years in Burke!

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Here are some fun ways to celebrate our BDS Virtual Recital Via Zoom!

Feel free to get ready just like you would for an in-person show with your costume! Since this is a solo virtual show at home — any hair style of choice is welcome and make up is optional. You will probably want to be recorded at home on phones or other devices during your performance and will take pictures before and after so style yourself in anyway you choose!

Prepare your dance space with room to dance, have a computer with internet access and have a place to invite anyone at home to watch you and film your performance! Ideas include…photoshoots in costume to send to relatives and friends and also to share with BDS on social media! We’d love to see your smiling and dancing faces!
FaceTime the event, or take videos to share with those who can’t be physically with us in our home dance space!

We hope our BDS virtual recitals will be an exciting way to celebrate at home! We are thankful to all our students who are able to spread the joy of dance with an at home performance and are so proud of the perseverance and determination they have put into continuing their dance education.

As a tribute to our 40th dance season, we wanted to tip our hats to all of the dancers’ hard work. Check out our virtual program! View the Virtual Program

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Schedule
Tuesday June 23rd
Juniors – 4pm Lyrical & 5pm Jazz
Teen/Seniors – 6pm Lyrical & 7pm Jazz

Wednesday June 24th
Juniors – 4pm Contemporary & 5pm Mini Camp Review and optional Parent Observation
Teen/Seniors – 6pm Contemporary & 7pm Mini Camp Review and optional Parent Observation

Levels 
Juniors: Ages 7-12 and/or in Crystals or Beg/Int or Int Levels
Teen/Seniors: Ages 12+ and/or in Diamonds/Dance Co and Adv Levels

Zoom links and directions for outdoor class options in front of BDS will be sent out Monday, June 22nd! Thank you for your support – we so appreciate it and can’t wait to dance with your dancers in this MINI CAMP!
Please register here:

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After much thought and research over the last several days – and with the most recent information provided by state government officials today – Buffa’s Dance Studio will suspend all classes tomorrow Monday, March 16th until March 29th, with the current plan to resume classes on March 30th.

We will continue to monitor events and update our BDS families as the situation develops and truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we all work through these uncertainties. We hope to provide some fun activities through email that you and your family can enjoy until we dance with you again soon.

Thinking of everyone during this challenging time… and sending you best wishes for good health!

~ Buffa’s Dance Studio

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With the COVID-19 being a topic of concern for many in our area, please know Buffa’s Dance Studio is working closely with our daily cleaning staff and monitoring the Fairfax County Health Department for the latest updates about the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In addition to our regular scheduled nightly cleanings, we have added extra deep cleaning for additional disinfecting our barres, doorknobs, surfaces, etc.

Our antiviral floor wash is an Antimicrobial disinfectant which controls 2019 Novel Coronavirus (https://www.stagestep.com/product/proclean-d-plus/) which we use on our marley floors.

All of our hand sanitizer is 70% eythl alcohol antiseptic and is available in all studios, bathrooms and the lobby,

If your student is showing signs of a cold or the flu, they should stay home and we can schedule a make-up class for when they are feeling better – we have always and will continue to offer our liberal makeup policy for illnesses.

Our dancers, staff and families well-being is at utmost importance to us, and we are committed to keeping our space as safe as possible.

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Intermediate Adult Tap Class benefiting the Burke Civic Ballet – Session 2!

Time… Wednesday 8:15-9pm

Dates… March 6, 13, 20, 27

$5 per class attended (payable to BCB).

For all adults who have Tapped in the past and want to join us for great exercise for the mind and body!

No registration needed just arrive a few minutes early to sign a release form. Wear any type of clothes you can move in (shorts, leggings, sweatpants, etc.) and bring Tap shoes (they have great pairs available on Amazon if you’re not able to get to a store and no longer have yours…)

Class will be taught at an intermediate level – a basic knowledge of Shuffles, Flaps, Ball changes, Buffalos, Pull backs, Maxie Fords, Time steps needed

Taught by Miss Jen Baxter!!!!!! With Surprise Guest Appearances by Mr. Tom!!

Adult Tappers – we can’t wait to see you there AGAIN!!

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Buffa’s Dance Studio will be closed today Wednesday, February 20th for all classes due to the weather. We offer a liberal make up policy for all classes missed today.
Stay safe in the snow 

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