Studio Information and Policies
Parental involvement in each child’s practice time is highly recommended. Parental observation of students during class-time is welcomed. (Please do so quietly from the designated observation areas.) Observers and siblings are asked not to enter the class-room area unless you are planning to video tape the lesson for practice purposes. Dancers are also encouraged to bring blank cassette tapes to tape their lesson for practice.
TUITION INFORMATION
Registration Fee. There is a one-time, annual registration fee of $20.00 per student. This fee is applicable between September 2005 and August 2006. The registration fee for new students joining the summer program is $5.00, and is only applicable to students who have not previously registered during the school year.Tuition. Tuition can be paid yearly, by semester, or per month. Monthly tuition is based on an average of four classes per month. Three and five weeks months are at the same rate. Check the class schedule for class times, length, and rates. Special accommodations and/or make-up classes can be made for classes meeting in October.
Monthly payments are due the first class of every month. If the first class of the month is missed, payments must be received no later than the 10th day of the month. Tuition payments received after the 10th day of the month will be charged a $15.00 service fee. If your account is more than two weeks past due, the student(s) will not be allowed to participate in class until the account is up to date. Payments should be made out to Performing Arts Limited. All returned checks will have a $30.00 service charge.
Discounts. A 5% discount is applicable for families with three or more members in attendance at the studio, or students taking three or more classes per week. Family and multiple class discounts cannot be combined. An additional 5% discount is applicable to all semester payments made in advance. An additional 10% discount is applicable to all yearly payments made in advance.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Classes with three or less students are subject to cancellation. If this occurs, you will receive a credit towards a different class.ATTENDANCE/MISSED CLASS POLICIES
All students should make their best effort to attend class regularly. Attendance and punctuality are extremely important to the quality of the class. Tardiness and absence affects the student’s knowledge and confidence of the material taught.There will be NO CREDIT OR REFUND OF TUITION for missed classes. All missed classes may be made up within a two-month period in the appropriate class. Missing a private lesson requires a minimum of 24-hour notification of the instructor. If a private lesson is missed without 24 hour prior notification of the instructor, no refund or make-up lesson will be given.
STUDIO ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any announcements concerning current events of the studio, scheduling, or information updates will be handed out in writing to every student. Any parents not in attendance at the lesson should ask their child regarding any announcements. Additional rehearsal announcements will be posted on the board in the main lobby weekly.DRESS CODE
Ballet: Solid colored leotard and light-colored tights. Pink ballet shoes are required. Hair should be pulled back into a bun.Creative Movement: Solid colored leotard and tights, black tap shoes and pink ballet shoes. Hair should be pulled back into a bun.
Jazz: Loose fitting jazz pants/shorts, a tank top or T-shirt. Black jazz shoes preferred. Hair pulled back.
Tap: Loose fitting pants, a tank top or T-shirt. Tap shoes are required. Hair pulled back.
Acting: Loose fitting clothes that enables free movement.
If there are any questions, please e-mail us, or call the studio at
(773) 262-DANCE.
