Studio Policy
REGISTRATION
All registration forms i.e. tuition agreement, registration form, release form must be filled out properly and fully before student can start class.
Registration fee is $35.00 individual - $40.00 family. Non-refundable
TUITION
All class space is reserved. There will be a 30 day drop period at the beginning of the year. During this period, a dancer can decide if they wish to continue or not and tuition will be refunded. Refund, however, will be pro-rated based upon how many classes were taken for the month. After that period for 30 days, no refunds or credits can be given for missed or dropped classes. Registration fees, deposits, and tuition will not be refunded. Tuition is based on the number of hours per week for total month. There will be a $15.00 late fee for any tuition received after the first of each month. All payments will go through EBS. If after the 30 day period there will be a $150.00 cancellation fee per class per student charged.
FEES
Registration fee, half Sept. and full October tuition, costume fees and recital fees are due upon registration. Recital fees are $30.00 and include 2 tickets to the year end showcase.
COSTUMES FEES
Costumes are $65.00 per student per class for each costume due upon registration. Any costume fees received after December 15th 2008 will be charged $20.00 extra per costume per student. All costumes are chosen by each teacher.
PERFORMANCE GROUP
Performance group meets every Saturday at their specific time. Anyone may sign up for the performance group. However the teacher will place each student accordingly to prior training, technique and ability. The fee for this is $25.00 per month. This fee is added on to your basic tuition fee. Performance group students are required to keep up all weekly training - at least 2 ballet classes, tap, conditioning and either jazz or lyrical. We will be doing fundraisers throughout the year as we plan our performances. Possible locations, Disneyworld, Orlando, Cruise Ships as well as festivals, nursing homes and spring benefit concert. Any costumes or accessories needed are in addition to basic dance tuition and costumes.
PLACEMENT
Class level and placement is determined upon age, ability and prior training. During the first week of class, each teacher will observe and determine if student is in correct class for his/her level and ability. Each teacher, is highly qualified in their profession will make the decision. Please know any decision or change is in the best interest of the student to achieve the correct performing arts education. If you have any questions regarding placement, please do not confront the teacher. Let us know of your concerns at the office and we will notify the teacher.
ATTENDANCE
Please arrive early enough for your child's class - at least 10 minutes before start time. Student must wait in lobby until class is called. Late arrival is a distraction to the class and teacher. If tardiness is a reoccurring situation, we may need to discuss a change of class time and day. Attendance is taken very seriously. The teacher and other students expect a certain amount of commitment from everyone.
MISSED OR CANCELLED CLASSES
Please call and let us know if you are not coming in for class. We will let you know which class you may come in to make up which will be comparable to the one you are taking. If you have any injury, we would like for you to come in and watch the class. There is no tuition reduction due to illness or missed classes
HOLIDAY, WEATHER AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
Our calendar follows the Anne Arundel County Public Schools for inclement weather. In the event of weather closings we will follow the school closing as well. If there is a late school opening due to weather conditions, classes will be held at the regularly scheduled time. If Schools close early due to the weather, classes will be cancelled. Holiday closures will be posted on the calendar of events, located on the bulletin board in the lobby. All closings due to inclement weather are made up in a comparable class or at a specific rescheduled time.
CLASS CANCELLATION DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
A class must have 5 actively enrolled students to continue. If enrollment falls below 3 students, the class can continue and be considered a semi-private class. There is an additional for this. Or class may be cancelled and students given the option of changing to another class time.
CLASS AREAS
No one is allowed in the instruction areas except during observation week. If you need to speak to the receptionist or make a payment, please use the sliding window.
TEACHER CONTACT
Parents are not allowed in the teaching area. If you need to speak with a teacher, please speak with the office personnel or leave a note. Instructors will be more than happy to address any concerns or questions you may have. Be sure to include your home phone number and an e-mail address. Teacher' schedules are tight and they do not have time before or after class for conversation.
BATHROOM USE
Please try to use the restrooms between classes. Cutting through the classrooms is a distraction to the students and instructor.
DRINK/FOOD
No gum is allowed in the dance studio. No soda is allowed in dance studio. Water is permitted in studio. Snacks are to be consumed in the lobby area only.
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