StageWorkz Policies

**General Attire statement: Clothing that shows midriff, low cut tops, very short bottoms, pants that cover shoes or attire that is too big to stay on properly is not acceptable. Students not appropriately dressed according to instructions below may be asked to leave the class and wait in the waiting room.**

DANCE ATTIRE:

All students must be dressed appropriately for class as follows:

TAP: Leotard, tights, bike shorts, tee shirts - NO street clothes.

RYTHYM TAP: Street clothes are acceptable, must be able to move easily.

JAZZ: Leotard, tights, no tee-shirts, dance shorts or bike sorts. NO over-sized shirts.

CLASSICAL BALLET: Pink tights, black leotard of any type, black short ballet skirt,

BOYS CONDITIONING: Black canvas ballet shoes, sweat pants, tee shirt, dance belt –
NO street clothes, NO socks for shoes.

HIP HOP: Jazz pants, sweat pants, tee-shirts - NO jeans or street clothing

HAIR: BALLET: Hair must be pulled back away from the face and worn in a bun at all times.

TAP/JAZZ/LYRICAL/HIP HOP: Hair must be pulled back away from the face in a pony tail.

JEWELRY: No jewelry - no rings, no necklaces, no earrings, no bracelets

SHOES:
TAP: Tap Shoes are needed. No ribbon closures, elastic only. See teacher for specific details.
JAZZ , Jazz boots, jazz slip ons. No athletic sneakers. Light weight sneakers are acceptable.
HIP HOP: Sneakers, jazz boots, jazz slip ons. Light weight sneakers are acceptable.
BALLET: Pink Canvas Ballet shoes. Please tie the drawstring and the tuck under the shoe.
STUDIO AGREEMENT:

POINTE CLASS
You must be enrolled in at least 2 – 3 ballet classes in order to take Pre-Pointe or Pointe. Placemnt in class is decided by Teacher.

LYRICAL – you must be enrolled in 1 ballet clas sin order to take lyrical,

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. All trash MUST be disposed of accordingly.

MISSED OR CANCELLED CLASSES:
There is no tuition reduction due to illness or missed classes. All closings due to inclement weather are made up at a specific rescheduled time.

CLASS PLACEMENT:
During registration you will sign a contract that gives full authority to the instructor to determine the level of the dancer. The dancers are placed based on age, ability, technique and where the instructor feels they are best suited. Our instructors are highly trained and make the placement decision in the best interest of the student. If you have questions regarding their placement please do not confront the instructor directly. You may contact the studio and the teacher will get back with you regarding any questions or concerns. Please understand that final placement is the sole discretion of the teacher.

ADDING OR DROPPING CLASSES:
If a student wishes to drop or change classes they have until November 31st to do so WITH a written request to the office. After November 1st the parent/ guardian is responsible for the tuition payment for the remainder of the term. NO REFUNDS will be given for any classes dropped after November 1st. All requests to add or drop a class MUST be made in writing prior to November 1st.

CLASS CANCELLATION DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT:
A class must have 3-4 actively enrolled students to continue. If enrollment falls below 3 students, the class will be cancelled and students given the option of either receiving a refund or changing to another class time. Other option is class will continue as a duet or trio class and will be charged accordingly (this price is different from tuition price)

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.

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.

BATHROOM USE:
Please try to use the restrooms between classes not during class as it is a distraction for the other students and teachers.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:
Please be respectful of your fellow students as well as your instructors. Excessive, rude or inappropriate behavior will NOT be tolerated. If a student disrespects a teacher they will be asked to leave the class immediately and their parents / guardians will be promptly notified. It is teacher discretion to judge what acceptable behavior is.

CARE OF STUDENTS:
The studio cannot provide before or after class care for students. Parents with students under the age of 5 must remain in the lobby for the duration of class. Students are not to be left at the studio for excessive time before or after class.

PHOTO RELEASE:
The studio is hereby granted permission to take photographs of the students to use in brochures, web sites, posters, advertisements and other promotional materials the studio creates. Permission is also hereby granted for the studio to copyright such photographs in its name.

DROP IN CLASSES:
A student may wish to drop in and participate in a class that they are not enrolled in for the cost of $20.00 per class paid PRIOR to class. All drop in requests must be made through the office.

RECITAL AND TECH WEEK
If you are participating in the year end recital it is Mandatory that your child attend tech week. This is not optional to miss this. Also Dress rehearsal is mandatory
Tech week is:
Wednesday May 16 - time tba stageworkz mandatory
Thursday May 17 –    time tba Stageworkz - mandatory
Friday May 18 –         time tba StageWorkz - mandatory
Saturday May 19 -     Dress Rehearsal 12:00 MANDATORY
Sunday May 20 –       Showtime 2:00

TUITION POLICY AGREEMENT

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DANCE
Tuition is based on the total number of classes offered from August 22nd – May 18th. Tuition is paid in 8 1/2 installments and will be collected at the first of each month. Upon registering we will be collecting the first and last installments (August and May) at the time of registration as well as the registration fee, recital fee and costume fee(s). All tuition and fees are non-refundable. A late fee of $25.00 will be accessed after the 5th of the month. Stageworkz does not mail monthly invoices for tuition payments. By signing this agreement the parent/guardian of student agrees to pay the tuition on the 1st each month. Tuition can be made by check directly to the office or through our on line payment center via electronic check credit card or debit card. The online payment center is www.thestudiodirector.com/stageworkz/register.jsp. Dance recital fees are $40 which includes 4 tickets. Additional tickets are available prior to recital for $12.00 per ticket or at the recital for $15.00 per ticket. Costume fees are non-refundable $70 per costume. If a costume is ordered after the due date, an additional $20 will be added to cover the cost of a special order. There is no guarantee that a costume ordered late will be received in time for the recital. Costumes are only ordered for those who have paid the costume fees and will become yours after the performance. All tuition and fees must be paid in full to receive the costumes. If a student decides to stop training at StageWorkz there will be a $150.00 cancellation fee. There will no refunds given for cancelled or dropped classes after October 1st, 2010. The parent/guardian is financially responsible for the tuition for the duration of the term (August 2011 - May 2012). If you are late in payments or owe any fees, any payments made towards costumes etc. Will first go to towards tuition and remaining balance for costumes.

MUSICAL THEATRE
Tuition must be paid in full upon registration of a musical theater program to secure your child's place in the class. Class placement is on a first paid basis. Deposits do not hold a child's spot in the class. If a student drops out, there are NO REFUNDS. The musical theater class is limited to 20 students; all others will be placed on a waiting list for the next workshop. Attendance is very important in this class. Parts are assigned immediately and the course is on a tight schedule. If your child misses more than two classes, their part may be assigned to another student so that blocking, choreography and stage direction is not interrupted.

ALL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS:
* A non-refundable registration fee of $25 for one student or $40 per family is due at the time of registration.
* There will be a $25 fee charged for returned checks or Studio Director Payments.
* There are no refunds or credits unless documented for medical reasons.
* Non-attendance does not relieve the parent of their tuition obligation.
* Class times are subject to change do to lack of registration or teacher schedules.
* if a teacher is unable to teach class, a substitute teacher will teach. If substitute teacher is not available, class will be canceled and a make up will be held at a designated date and time,
* Students may not change their class schedule without teacher approval.
* StageWorkz is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
* All parents or guardians are required to sign a Tuition agreement and medical release form releasing StageWorkz from liability in the case of an emergency. We must have a medical emergency number for all students. This must be on file and handed in before students may start dance/acting/musical theatre classes.

* Discounts: second student receives 10% off basic tuition; additional children receive 5% off basic tuition.

SIGNATURE OF ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
By signing this form, I, do hereby voluntarily assume full responsibility for all payments due to StageWorkz including but not limited to tuition, costume, recital and late fees as applicable. By signing this form, I do voluntarily agree to all terms and conditions of the Studio & Tuition Policies.

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Policies

The undersigned Student or Parent/Guardian acknowledges and understands that, upon Stageworkz Theatre Arts Project acceptance of this registration, Dancers are enrolled, and the undersigned Student or Parent/Guardian are financially responsible for the Tuition for the entire 10-month session, commencing on September 1st 2010 and continuing through June 2011 ("Dance Session"). A confirmation will be mailed after your registration has been processed and accepted.

TUITION:
Monthly dance tuition is based on a guaranteed minimum of 36 classes provided over a ten-month period from September through June (see studio calendar for details). Total school-year tuition is divided into ten equal installments payable on the first of each month in advance via automated credit card, debit card through our online payment center: www.thestudiodirector.com/stageworkz/register.jsp. Families without a credit card may provide a series of post-dated checks for tuition and fees dated for the first day of each month due (Oct. 1 to June 1). Checks should be made payable to Stageworkz Theatre Arts Project. Families choosing to pay monthly must provide a one-month deposit applicable to their final month's tuition and include an extra processing fee of $10 per month with their payments. No class schedule will be confirmed without receipt of a credit card number, all post-dated checks, or one month tuition deposit. Returned checks will be charged a $25 returned check fee. September tuition is non-refundable. There will a $25.00 late fee added to all credit card accounts not paid by the 5th of each month.The email payment schedule will be:
September 1, 2010 – non refundable paid upon registration
**Note automatic payment deductions begin October

October 1, 2010
November 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
January 1, 2011
February 1, 2011
March 1, 2011
April1, 2011
May 1, 2011
June 1, 2011

The parent/guardian is financially responsible for the tuition for the duration of the term (September 2010 – June 2011)

REGISTRATION FEE:
Dance registration fees are $40 per family. There is a $40.00 recital fee due upon registration which includes 4 recital tickets. This is non refundable. Additional tickets are available prior to recital for $10.00 per ticket or at the recital for $15.00 per ticket.

MAKE UP / MISSED / CANCELLED:
If a student misses a class due to an illness or other personal reason, the student may make up the class within a two week period following the absence. Please call the studio or check with the front desk before showing up to a class as it may be full. The make up class must be in the same discipline.
In case of inclement weather, Stageworkz Theatre Arts Project will follow Anne Arundel County school system. 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. Please email the studio for confirmation. In the event the studio is closed and email will be sent out promptly. There will be make up classes due to inclement weather. Holiday closures will be posted on the calendar of events, located on the bulletin board in the lobby
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR STUDENTS MISSING CLASS, CLASSES CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, MISSED CLASSES DUE TO VACATION, HOLIDAYS, AND OR DAYS OFF.

WITHDRAWL / DROPPED CLASSES:
If a student wishes to drop or change classes they have until November 31st to do so WITH a written request to the office. After November 1st the parent/ guardian is responsible for the tuition payment for the remainder of the term. NO REFUNDS will be given for any classes dropped after November 1st. Registration fees are NOT refundable. All requests to add or drop a class MUST be made in writing prior to November 1st. If a student decides to stop training at StageWorkz there will be a $150.00 cancellation fee. The parent/guardian is financially responsible for the tuition for the duration of the term (September 2010 – June 2011)

COSTUMES:
Costume fees are non-refundable $70 per costume. If a costume is ordered after the due date an additional $20 will be added to cover the cost of a special order. There is no guarantee that a costume ordered late will be received in time for the recital. Costumes are only ordered for those who have paid the costume fees and will become yours after the performance. All tuition and fees must be paid in full to receive the costumes

ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is taken very seriously. 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. If a student has other obligations that arise AFTER the start of the New Year (i.e.: dance company, sport activities, theater activities) their FIRST commitment is to STAGEWORKZ. It is not fair to the other students or teachers if attendance is inconsistent due to other activities. The teachers and the other dancers expect a certain level of commitment from everyone. Please consider this when doing schedules. Choreography for the recital begins in January – it is IMPERATIVE that students attend ALL classes in order to learn the piece. If a student is unable to attend class after January it is the instructors discretion as to whether or not the student is included in the recital piece. Also if you are enrolled in technique classes, attendance is imperative in your progression as a dancer. Please be respectful to all other students and teachers by having timely and regular attendance. It the parents responsibility to be aware of class dates, times, events and related activities and closures. There will be notices emailed and posted on the lobby bulletin board. It is the parent/guardian responsibility to regularly check the emails and boards.

PHOTO RELEASE:

The studio is hereby granted permission to take photographs of the students to use in brochures, web sites, posters, advertisements and other promotional materials the studio creates. Permission is also hereby granted for the studio to copyright such photographs in its name.

DROP IN CLASSES:
A student may wish to drop in and participate in a class that they are not enrolled in for the cost of $20.00 per class paid PRIOR to class. All drop in requests must be made through the office.

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.

BATHROOM USE:
Please try to use the restrooms between classes. Cutting through the classrooms is a distraction to the students and instructor.

MUSICAL THEATRE
Tuition must be paid in full upon registration of a musical theater program to secure your child's place in the class. Class placement is on a first paid basis. Deposits do not hold a child's spot in the class. If a student drops out, there are NO REFUNDS. The musical theater class is limited to 20 students; all others will be placed on a waiting list for the next workshop. Attendance is very important in this class. Parts are assigned immediately and the course is on a tight schedule. If your child misses more than two classes, their part may be assigned to another student so that blocking, choreography and stage direction is not interrupted.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS:
The undersigned, in her/his capacity, as well as on behalf of the Student, both of his /her Parents and Guardians, recognizing the risks of illness and injury inherent in any dance program (1) acknowledges and agrees that the Student is participating upon the express agreement that illness and/or injury may occur; and (2 agrees to herby release, indemnify and forever discharge Stageworkz Theatre Arts Project, it's employees, agents, directors, officers, stockholders, sponsors, and volunteers, and their respective heirs, personal representatives, administrators, predecessors, and assigns ("indemnities") from and all action, cause or causes of action in law or in equity, suits debts, contracts, agreements, promises, liability claims, demands, damages, loss, cost or expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, which the undersigned, in her/his capacity, as well as on behalf of the Student both of his/her Parents, and Guardians has had, could have, or may have, own or hold against any of the Indemnities by reason of the Student's participation in the Dance Session or any other Stageworkz Theatre Arts Project program or event, except for illness or injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of any of the indemnities. I hereby agree to execute and deliver this Waiver and Release to induce Stageworkz Theatre Arts Project to permit the Student to participate in the Dance Session and other Stageworkz Theatre Arts Project programs and events. I herby grant Stageworkz Theatre Arts Project and its authorized designees permission to administer first aid and/ or call 911 in case of a medical emergency affecting the student. I acknowledge and understand that Stageworkz Theatre Arts Project will attempt to first notify parents and guardians in case of an emergency.

Student Name (please print)
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Parent / Guardian (print)
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Parent / Guardian (signature)
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