Studio Policies
Enrollment
Students are considered registered when enrollment form and tuition has been received. We do not send confirmation letters and only contact you if we are unable to place you in the classes of your choice. We prefer not to reserve classes by phone.
Tuition
Tuition is due at time of enrollment, then again in November, January and March. Tuition becomes past due on the 15th. We do not give refunds with the exception of preschoolers who are unable to participate in class within the first month.
Missed Lessons
Missed lessons should be made up within the months that have been paid. No refunds will be made for students who do not complete classes, with the exception of preschool students who are not capable of participating during the first two lessons. Please do not make-up missed lessons during Parents Watch Week.
Parents Watch Day
Parents, friends and relatives are welcome to observe dance classes at the beginning of November and March. Please do not make up missed lessons during Parents Watch Week! Drama classes do not have Parents Watch Days. Please check the studio calendar for specific dates.
Holidays
We do not close for Monday holidays. We do have a Winter Vacation and a Spring Break. Please check the studio calendar for specific dates.
Bad Weather
We do not cancel when public schools are closed for bad weather. If the weather is questionable for morning classes or at 4:00pm for evening classes, please call us.
Proper Dance Attire
All dance students should wear a leotard and tights to class. Young students can wear any color leotard and tights to class. We discourage costumes! For older students, jazz pants are permitted over your leotard and tights for combination and tap and jazz classes. Hair should be pulled back securely for all dance classes.
BALLET STUDENTS enrolled in a formal ballet class should wear a solid color leotard with pink tights to every class. Hair should be pulled back in a bun. No bare legs, No street clothes and No jeans!
Dance Shoes
Preschool through 4th grade may have tie or buckle black tap shoes. All ballet shoes must be pink leather or canvas with elastic across the top. No satin house slippers!
Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st grade combination classes: Black tap shoes and pink ballet shoes
2nd grade tap & jazz class: Black tap shoes & pink ballet shoes
3rd & 4th grade tap & jazz class: Black tap shoes & tan (slip on) jazz shoes
5th grade and up: Black jazz taps and tan (slip on) jazz shoes
Ballet classes: Pink ballet shoes
Pointe classes: Pink pointe shoes
Recital and Costume Information
There are separate performance days for different age students. The older students recital will include 2nd grade and up dance students. The younger student recitals will include Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st grade dance students. Splitting up the performances make the shows shorter and more convenient for students and parents. There will be a nominal
recital
fee per family to help cover rising costs of theatre rentals, required security guards, insurance etc. The recital costumes range from $35.00 to $50.00, and are ordered in December. You will be billed for costumes in November. All costumes are made to order and are non-refundable. If you choose not to participate in the recital after costumes have been ordered and paid for, there will be NO refund.