Policies and Procedures

2008-2009

 

Registration - we begin classes in September and we end in May/June.  We hold open house/registration dates every year in July and August for our upcoming dance season.  When you register for classes, we ask new students to pay a one time $20.00 new student fee.  We also ask that you put a $20.00 non-refundable costume deposit down for your child’s recital costume. 

 

Tuition - Monthly tuition is due by the 1st of the month.  If your tuition is not paid by the 5th of the month, your account will be charged a $15.00 late charge and will continue each month your tuition isn’t paid.  For your convenience we now accept VISA and MASTERCARD.  There is a $25.00 fee on all returned checks!

 

Payment Books - You should have received a payment book that will help you keep track of your tuition payments.  Please use the payment envelopes to mail, or drop off any payments made to the studio.

 

Recital - Each year our studio puts on a recital in which all dancers are encouraged to be a part of.  It is a great way to show friends and family what they have been working toward all year.  Being a part of our recital is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged!

 

Recital Costumes - Dancers who participate in the recital are required to purchase one costume per class.  All Saturday Morning Dance Class Costumes are $50.00 per costume.   All other costumes are $65.00 per costume.  You may pay your costume balance two ways.

 

Recital Costume payment plans

 

Option #1- Pay $20.00 for each class due November 1st, and the balance on all costumes will be due on January 1st. 

 

Option #2- You may add up the cost of all costumes and divide that by three months (September, October, November) and your costume balance will then be paid by November.

 

 If costumes are not paid by February 1st, your account will be charged 20% interest on the balance each month, until it is paid.   

 

Costume Ordering - We measure your child in November and size them for their recital costume.  You will be required to initial sizes before we order.  Once you initial your child’s sizes you will be required to purchase the costume, and also be responsible for any fees if the costume needs to be sent back for another size.

 

Competition Team - In order to be placed on our team, you must register in our pre-professional classes. Closed auditions are held each summer, and you will be notified if your child is eligible. 

 

Competition Team Placement - Each year, dancers wishing to be in company will be placed in a company based upon age, ability, commitment to the team, as well as an audition. 

 

Cancellations - We are not responsible for any classes missed due to the weather.  If we need to cancel to do any other reasons other than the weather, we will provide a make up class.  Please call the studio for up to date cancellations or delays.

 

Attendance - We encourage all dancers to be on time and attend all classes.  A phone call or an email is appreciated if you will not be attending class.  There will be no refunds if you child misses a class. You may make up classes missed.

 

Parking - If you are dropping off or picking up your child and will only be there for 5 minutes or less you may park by the front entrance.  Longer-term parking is available in the back of the building. 

 

Picking up/dropping off - Please notify the front desk if you will be late arriving or picking up your child.  Also, please notify us if someone other than a parent will be picking up your child.

 

School bus drop off - Thompson Public Schools will drop your child off at our studio if your child’s bus drives past us on their route.  Please contact the school system to notify them if they will be dropped off here.  Please let us know if your child is being dropped off via the bus.  Please, only children who have class at 3:30 can be dropped off at the studio by bus.  We are not responsible for babysitting any children after school. 

 

Waiting Room - Please be considerate of your surroundings.  Please clean up after yourself/children.  Also, please be aware of noise level in the lobby when classes are in session.  All Dancers must bring their belongings down the hall.  You must place your bags on the hooks, or place them in the new cubbies.  No one will be allowed to keep their belongings in the front waiting area.  

 

Dance Shoes - Please only wear you dance shoes inside.  Wearing you dance shoes outside may result in muffled tap sound and wear and tear.  Please label all dance shoes/attire with your child’s initials.  This creates less confusion when belongings get lost.

 

Lost and Found - The studio is not responsible for any lost or stolen property.  We have placed a lost and found locker at the end of the hall for your convenience.  Please check the locker periodically for we will be donating lost and found objects to good will every so often.

 

Food and Drink - There will be absolutely no food allowed in any of the dance rooms!  Approved beverages may be brought into the room for periodical breaks.  ABSOLUTELY NO CANDY OR GUM DURING CLASS!

 

Hair - Please put your child’s hair up for dance class.  It is very distracting to them and to the dance teacher if their hair is in their face. 

 

Dress Code-Please abide by our studio dress code.  The dress code is put in place for your child to get the most out of dancing at our studio.  If your child does not have the correct dance attire such as shoes, tights or hair, your child will be asked to sit and watch class. 

 

Peek Week - The studio offers one week a dance year to watch your child’s dance class.  Peek week leaves little pressure for a parent to say the entire class or come to every class their child takes.  This is helpful to those parents who have multiple children who dance, or children that take many hours a week of dance.  Feel free to bring cameras, video cameras, friends, and family to watch. Children under the age of 18 are not allowed in the dance rooms during peek week!

 

Picture Day - Each year the studio holds a picture day in which your child may come in and get their picture taken in the recital costume.  We do a class picture as well as two individual poses.  Cost is free to be photographed, yet if you wish to purchase photos; you will be required to purchase a package through Village Photo.

 

Recital Tickets - Tickets go on sale about a month before the recital each year.  Seats are assigned and picked by you/your family or friends.  Anyone wishing to watch the recital must purchase a ticket, including dancers. 

 

Adding a class - You may add as many classes you can before December 1st.  Adding classes after this date will result in the student not participating in the recital with that specific class.  

 

Withdrawing from a class - If your child wishes to withdraw from a class you will be charged for the class until we are notified by a parent of the withdrawal.  You must withdraw from the class before December 1st.  If a dancer withdraws after this date, the dancer will be responsible for the cost of the costume.  

 

Class Placement - We place students in classes based upon age, ability and level.  All class placements made by the directors are final.  If we feel your child may be moved up, or moved down based on this criteria, we will notify you and do what is best for your child. 

 

Parent/Teacher meetings - Everyone wants to know how their child is doing in class. Please speak to us via email, or make an appointment to speak with us with our secretary regarding any issues, problems or concerns.  We will be happy to speak with you about your child.  WE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO SPEAK DURING CLASS TIME.  We feel you are paying for us to teach your child; we want to be fair to everyone and be there to teach!  If it is an emergency, please see the front desk.   

 

Monthly Newsletters/Studio Info - We have a website that we continually update.  Each month our newsletter gives any information you may need to know about upcoming events.  Please check our website periodically @ www.tpdadance.com if you do not have access to the Internet, please let us know and we will print you a copy of the newsletter each month.

 

Bring a Friend to Dance Week - Each year we have a week dedicated to those dancers and non-dancing friends alike.  These friends are invited to any class they wish for free!  This usually takes place in the month of October.

 

Holiday/Class Party’s - Occasionally we will hold a party for the class, whether it is for good behavior, or for a holiday we ask if you do not want your child to participate please let us know so we can work something out.  We may ask you to bring a baked good, or a snack!  It’s a great way to bring your child’s dance class together!

 

Recital Video - Each year East Coast Video videotapes our annual recital.  You may or may not purchase the video it is completely up to you!

 

Performing in the Recital - No dancer with an outstanding account balance will be allowed to perform in the recital.

Dress Code

Please follow the dress code.  Dancers prepared for class will be prepared to learn and grow.  Dancers who do not follow the dress code will be asked to sit if it happens on a regular basis. 

 

Ballet Class - Solid color leotard, pink tights, skirt optional, pink ballet shoes.  Hair in a bun.

 

Tap and Jazz Classes - Solid color leotard, black or tan tights, black pants/Capri’s optional, black or tan shoes.

 

Pointe Class - Solid color leotard, pink tights, skirt optional, pink shoes.

 

Hip Hop Class - Comfortable clothing that you will be able to move freely in.

 

Lyrical and Modern Classes - Black dance pants/Capri’s, tank top/fitted T-shirt, and tan or black tights.  Jazz shoes may be worn, otherwise foot thongs.

 

Saturday morning classes - Solid color leotard with pink or tan tights.  Shoes for ballet - pink or white.  For tap and jazz - black shoes.