Studio Policies for Children’s Division and Student Division

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

  • A yearly non-refundable registration fee of $50 per family is payable annually in August (or at the time of registration, if later).

  • Tuition for the fall and spring semesters is payable by the semester, either in full in advance (5% discount) or in five monthly installments due on the 15th of each month. Tuition for the summer semester is payable in full in advance. Tuition for the full semester is due even if a student misses or discontinues classes. Missed classes can be made up any time within the same semester.

  • We offer a 10% sibling discount or a multi-class discount (15% for the second class, 20% for third and additional classes). (Not applicable to summer classes)

  • Payments can be made in cash or by check, credit card or debit card.

  • Fees are posted at the beginning of the month and are due on the 15th of the month. For families paying by credit or debit card, the account balance is charged to the credit or debit card on file on the 15th of the month.

  • Late payments are subject to the following late fees: 10 days late, $15; 30 days late, $30; 45 days late, $45; more than 60 days late, $100.

  • Students enrolled in the fall semester will automatically be enrolled in the spring semester, unless the studio is notified by December 15th.

CLASS ETIQUETTE

  • Students are expected to be respectful and courteous towards instructors, staff members and guests of the school, as well as their fellow classmates.

  • Students are expected to enter class on time, properly dressed and with their hair up.

  • Students are not permitted to talk among themselves while in class. Students are expected to raise their hands when they wish to ask questions of the teacher.

  • Students must request permission to leave the classroom.

  • Students are not permitted to slouch against or hang on the barres.

  • Students are not permitted to eat food or chew gum in class.

  • Street shoes are not permitted on the studio floor, and dance shoes may not be worn outside.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

  • Students are encouraged to participate in our annual Spring Performance.

  • A non-refundable fee is due at the time of casting to cover rehearsal cost, costume rental and venue cost.

OTHER INFORMATION

  • A waiver of liability and photo release for each student must be signed by the parent.

  • Classes with fewer than four students enrolled are subject to cancellation.

  • Class placement is by ability rather than age. The studio director will discuss placement decisions with parents.

  • The studio will close on days that public schools are canceled due to inclement weather.

  • Holiday closures are as specified in the Studio Calendar.