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  1. What are the dance studio rules?
  2. When is the studio closed?
  3. When are costume and recital fees due?
  4. What is the dress code?
  5. What is the tuition?
  6. How do I register for classes?

What are our dance rules?

The following are the studio rules. Please read them over with your child.

1. Students are expected to be on time for class. If late, students are to join class with an apology and without interruption.
2. Each child is allowed five (5) absences per year. More than five (5) may result in dismissal or transfer to another class.
3. Students must wear proper dance clothes and shoes. Please refer to the dress code for details.
4. Students are to arrive no sooner than 30 minutes prior to their class and must be picked up no later than 30 minutes after their class has ended.
5. All students under the age of 16 must be escorted into and out of the studio. For your child’s safety, do not assume they will make it into the studio on their own or that the studio doors will be open
6. Only students are allowed on the classroom side of the divider wall. Do not lean or sit on the wall. (Infants should never be seated on the wall.) The water cooler is for dancers. Do NOT walk through class to the water cooler.
7. We do not assume responsibility for lost articles. Please put your child’s name in every piece of clothing, shoes and other articles brought into the studio.
8. No food, drink (other than closed water bottles) or chewing gum is allowed in the studio, this applies to students and parents.
9. If you need to talk or if you have small children with you, please wait outside to avoid distractions to our dancers.
10. The school reserves the right to dismiss any student at any time of the year for deliberately breaking the rules or for disrespectful conduct.
11. Tuition: There are 40 dance classes and rehearsals throughout the dance year which breaks into 10 monthly payments due the 20th of each month; August through May. There is a $10 late fee applied on the 1st of each month that a payment is late.
12. Written notice must be received 30 days in advance of dropping out of any class.
13. Throughout the year there will be messages posted in the lobby. Please come in from time to time to stay current on all that is going on at our school. Please keep us informed when contact information changes; including phone numbers and email addresses.

***Classes will start on Monday, August 25th***
The schedule of classes will be posted in the studio window no later than Saturday, August 16th. It will also be emailed to you if we have your email address. Look for your name on the schedule to see the day and time your class will be held.

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When is the studio closed?

THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

HALLOWEEN - Friday, Oct. 31st
THANKSGIVING - Monday, Nov. 24th - Friday, Nov. 28th
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY - Thursday, Dec. 18th - Monday, Jan. 5th
SPRING BREAK - Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 4th

" Teacher work days" are NOT dance holidays.

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When are costume and recital fees due?

Costume Deposit of $45 - $65 Due Nov. 1st
Recital Fee of $35 Due April 1st

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What is the dress code?

Leotards are to be worn in ALL classes. Two piece, shirt/pants outfits are not to be worn. NO JEWELRY

Girls
Tap and Jazz Classes - Leotard, Tights, Tap or Jazz Shoes - Short Dance Skirt or Dance Pants (Optional)
Acro Classes - Leotard, Footless Tights, Tight Fitting Dance Pants (Optional) *Absolutely No Loose Pants*
Ballet Classes - Leotard, Tights, Pink Ballet Slippers - Short Dance Skirt (Optional) *No Pants or Shorts*
Pointe Classes - Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Slippers, Black Dance Skirt
Pre-Dance Classes - Leotard (attached short skirt optional), Tights, Pink Ballet Slippers, Tap Shoes
Body Reshaping – (Adults Only) Required: Exercise mat and any comfortable workout clothing.

Boys
Acrobatics Classes - Tight Fitting Long Pants, Tight Fitting Tucked-in Shirt, Bare Feet
All Other Classes - Dance Pants, Tight Fitting Tucked-in Plain Shirt, Dance Shoes

All Students
Hair must be pulled back off the shoulders out of the face. Hair ties will be available at the front desk. A charge of fifty cents for the hair tie will be added to monthly tuition bills.

Tight fitting Spaghetti Strap Dance Shirts may be worn OVER your leotard, NOT in place of a leotard.
** This does not apply to Pointe Classes.**
No T-shirts in Any Class

Improper attire: Students not properly dressed will be asked to watch class instead of participating. If you have a valid reason for not having your dance clothes on a particular day, bring a note from your parent to attend class.

***The teacher has the final say on questionable dress. If you have any questions, please ask your teacher.***

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROPER DANCE SHOES NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 8th

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What is the tuition?

Tuition Prices 2008 - 2009

Registration Fee .................................................................$35.00
Late Registration After July 15th .......................................... $40.00

Tuition Prices are per Family

One class per week ............................................ $ 35.00 per month
Two classes per week ......................................... $ 62.00 per month
Three classes per week ...................................... $ 84.00 per month
Four classes per week ........................................ $104.00 per month
Five classes per week ..........................................$127.00 per month
Six classes per week .......................................... $152.00 per month
Seven classes per week ...................................... $177.00 per month
Private lessons ................................................... $50.00 per hour (50 minutes)
Private Lessons.................................................... $30.00 per hald hour (25minutes)

Tuition is due on the 25th of each month.
A $10.00 late fee is applied to unpaid tuitions on the 1st of each month.

Costume Deposit Due Nov. 1st ................ $45 - $65
Recital Fee Due April 1st ........................ $35

A $10.00 fee is applied to unpaid costume and recital fees on the 10th of each month due.
There is a $15.00 charge on returned checks.

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How do I register for classes?

You can come by the dance studio to get the proper forms or download these: Registration Form , Medical Consent Form and Tuition Form , complete and bring all three to the dance studio. If the studio is closed, place forms in an envelope and slip through the doors.

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