Policy & Procedure

 

Dance With Me Policy & Procedures​

 

 

1. If for any reason you are asked to leave or decide to withdraw, you are still responsible for your payments for the remainder of the season.

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2. There is a one-time registration fee of $35.

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3. If the weather causes us to close, a recorded message will be left on the studio line. We will not offer make-up classes for this time missed, however, you are welcome to take a free class. 

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4. If you are absent, you may take a free class. This offer excludes Holidays or Closed Studio days.

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5. Regular attendance is very important to your child’s progress. Tardiness is frowned upon.

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6. Our class size is limited to provide quality instruction.

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7. Dancers must be dropped off no more or less than 10 minutes before class begins and be picked up on time.  A fee of $20 will be charged every 15 minutes for all children who are picked up late.

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8. Correct dance attire and shoes must be worn to class.  Street shoes are not allowed in the studio.  Hair must always be in a neat bun!

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9. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Put your child’s first and last name on all belongings for a better chance of having items returned. 

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10. No jewelry or perfume is to be worn to class. No toys are allowed in the dance room.

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11. All tuition must be set to Auto-Pay. 

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12. Tuition is a yearly payment broken down for your convenience. Your tuition is per year, not per class. 

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13. Our recital will be held in June. Costume information TBA. 

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14. Forms of payment that will be accepted include cash and all major credit cards. Checks will not be accepted.

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15. ABSOLUTELY no refund/ credit on tuition, fees of any kind (eg. Competition), costumes, classes, tickets, etc.  

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16. Dancers who choose to withdraw midseason after costumes are ordered will not be permitted to pick up their costumes until the end of the 2024 season. There will be no refunds for costumes/fees.  You will be responsible for tuition until the end of the season. 

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17. Cell phones must be turned off during class.

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18. Dancers should use the bathroom at home. Bathrooms at the studio are only to be used in case of an emergency. Bathrooms will be cleaned after each use.       

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19. Birthday parties are available upon request.  See a receptionist for more info.

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20. Private lessons are available upon request. Cancellations must be 24 hours prior to the scheduled private lesson.  Without notice, you will be charged for the lesson. 

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21. Our completely competent staff would be happy to answer any and all of your questions during studio hours. If you would like to schedule an appointment to speak with a representative, you may call the reception area. Teachers are only responsible for studio curriculum and classroom ethics. Please keep in mind teachers are on an extremely tight schedule to provide quality instruction and have limited time, however, our staff is highly trained and can provide you with accurate information immediately. All questions/meetings will be conducted over the phone or by email. 

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22. Tuition must be set to Auto-Pay on the Dance Studio Pro with a credit card. Your account will be charged on the first of every month. If you choose to pay with cash, a credit card will still need to be on file, and if a cash payment is not made by the 5th of the month, your credit card will be charged. If your card declines, a late fee of $20 will be assessed on the 10th of the month and a second fee of $35 will be added to your account after the 15th. If you are not up to date with your payments, your child will not be eligible to take classes, participate in competitions, awards dinners, events, and the spring recital.

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23. Parents are not permitted in the classroom for any reason, for the safety of the children. With our new Covid-19 Restrictions, parents will also not be allowed into the lobby area until further notice.