Prepared & Prompt - punctual to class and rehearsals, consistent attendance, "tools" in order (hair, shoes, leotards)
Polite - respectful conduct to all, including fellow dancers, faculty, and family; competing and comparing with one's own growth in class; cooperating for the good of the class
Patient & Poised - consistent and persistent effort during the many years of training
Positive - bringing to class a sense of humor, open mind, and a receptive attitude
Principled - expressed in honesty, order, obedience and self-discipline
Parents:
be Prepared to be a sounding board
help your dancer be Prompt
be Patient with long term growth
be Positive...even when your child isn't
be Principled in discerning the difference between normal complaining and valid objections
The World isn't expecting youth to be responsible, self-disciplined, and hard working citizens...we are.
Thank you for supporting your child's lifetime enrichment.
As Dance Teachers we pledge to be:
Arriving to class with well thought out curriculum, furthering our own dance training, and staying current in our industry by networking in the dance world with other professional contacts.
Giving correct and proper instruction as professional dancers and educators. The many demands of this profession require utmost consideration, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm. Professional instruction is not to be confused with unprofessional personal criticism.
Meeting the individual needs of each student along with ongoing encouragement through the many years of training.
Not accepting limitations of laziness, negative attitudes, disobedience, disrespect, and the like, which prevent the progress of the individual and his/her class from learning life lessons and dance as a fine art.
Teaching correct and developmentally appropriate curriculum for a child's physical (muscular readiness), mental (terminology & technique), and emotional well-being.
Vertical Timeline
1920's
ArtisTree Idea is Born
1924
ArtisTree's "Live at the Forum" Building is Constructed
ArtisTree's "Live at the Forum" space is constructed as the Arbor Dance Academy. In the 1930's, the upstairs was the Oakleaf Ballroom and Upper Deck Club. By 1940, it had become the Betsy Ross Dance Hall, and in the late 1940's, the meeting place for the GI Forum. The upstairs was vacated in 1951. In 1998, it was fully restored by ArtisTree.
1975
The Andrews move to Hutchinson
Miss Betsie Andrews moves to Hutchinson, Kansas with her husband George.
1977
Andrews Dance Studio 3100 Begins
Since 1977, ArtisTree, formerly Andrews Dance Studio 3100 and Toddler Tree Preschool, has been growing as a complete performing arts idea. From the youngest child through adults, every student receives quality instruction from qualified instructors emphasizing proper technique and the development of individual talents. The heart of our educational philosophy is expressed in our Plan for Dance.
1998
ArtisTree is Founded
Housed in the Forum, two adjacent historical buildings in downtown Hutchinson, Kansas, ArtisTree was founded in 1998 as a Main Street model for integrating arts, education, and entertainment for a richer community life.
1999
Celebrating Re-Opening of Fox Theatre
Celebrating the re-opening of the Fox Theatre with the performance of the annual show at the theatre in May as well as the first show under the new name of "ArtisTree". All of ArtisTree's annual spring shows have since been at the Fox Theatre.
2000
Prairie Nutcracker Debuts at the Fox
Set in 1869 Kansas, this century's new holiday tradition made its debut in 2000 at the Fox. Prairie Nutcracker is the perfect heart-warming American celebration for the heartland's holiday season. It features an enchanting musical score masterfully adapted from Tchaikovsky by Boston composer, Rick Kuethe, a native of Omaha, Nebraska. A delightful and wonder filled holiday gift for the whole family.
2011
Prairie Nutcracker, the book, published
ArtisTree Press publishes its first title Prairie Nutcracker in November 2011. Written by Mary Rintoul and illustrated by Katie Flindall, this adaptation of the popular Nutcracker ballet adaptation brings this story to life in a new way.
2016
Release of the songbook "Under the ArtisTree".
ArtisTree Press releases the songbook "Under the ArtisTree", a collection of songs including original songs from Miss Betsie's grandmother. Songbook is used at every Music & Movement class.
2024
Celebrating 45 Years!
Celebrating 45 years as a dance studio in Hutchinson, Kansas!
