FAQ
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1) What does Laity mean? |
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In the past few centuries the word has been used in relation to religious matters. The laity of a parish , or the laity of the church. This is not how it came to be for us. Call us sometime and we'll tell you the long story. But this is what it means in context with our company: The word "lay" derives from the Anglo-French lai (from Late Latin laicus, from the Greek, laikos, of the people, from, laos, the people at large). So Laity actually means "The Peoples Institute of the Arts." |
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2) How much does it cost to have my child participate in Laity? |
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As you search for the classes you want to take just click on the fee schedule for that class. |
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3) Does Laity provide service to all children? |
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Yes. Laity serves all children of all races, creeds and colors. There is no room for anything else. The world is a diverse and beautiful place. Art is the window of opportunity to helping our participants see and understand that diversity. |
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4) Can I reserve a class for my child? |
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Classes are first come first served. We recommend pre-registering for the class(es) you want in order to save a position. But your child must be in attendance the first day of instruction or the slot will go to someone else. |
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5) Do you offer family discounts? |
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Yes. We have sibling discounts for families with more than one child. |
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6) What is the youngest age you'll take in each subject area? |
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We begin dance instruction at age 6. Drama Instruction at age 10 and music instruction at age 7. |
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7) Do you offer adult classes? |
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Yes. We offer adult classes in music and drama. Later times can be arranged for private sessions or group sessions for working adults. |
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8) How do I pay tuition? |
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Please view Policies Page. |
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9) Are recitals mandatory to participate at Laity? |
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No. The pressure to perform can turn an otherwise great student into a nervous wreck. However, it is important to stress the idea of completeness through performance. Not that the student will have mastered his/her art but that the piece with which they have practiced is ready to be seen, heard and appreciated by others. This promotes growth. |
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10) Is Laity a School? |
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Yes. We are a private foundation with a 509 (a) educational designation which allows us to conduct artistic educational and related activities through our 501(c)(3). |
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11) How long is the average lesson? |
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Music lessons start at 30 min. Dance and acting lessons are 60 min. |
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12) What ages do you serve? |
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From age 6 years through Adult |
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