POLICIES & PROCEDURES
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS
All cell phones must be turned off during class time.
Students must show up for class in the proper attire. Students that do not abide by these stipulations must sit out during their class period and observe the class. This is strictly for safety reasons. Ballet / Pointe / Lyrical / Combo Classes - Leotard & Tights - ballet skirt or shorts optional over leotard Tap/Jazz/Modern/Hip Hop & any other forms of dance - Leotard or tight tank top, jazz pants or jazz shorts. All hair must be up and away from face. Must be wearing appropriate shoes for each form of dance.
REGISTRATION FEE (Non-Refundable)
A $30 fee is required with the registration form to reserve class space. A registration is not considered complete and class space is not reserved until this fee is paid.
SNOW OR BAD WEATHER
The studio will not necessarily close for snow days, regardless if area schools are closed. Many times roads are clear and safe by 3:30pm. If in doubt, call the studio for a recording on whether classes will be held or not.
HOLIDAYS
Holidays will generally follow school schedules. Holiday dates will be posted and notes will be given to your children prior to holiday periods. Holidays do not affect monthly tuition.
ATTENDANCE
Good attendance is imperative as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class. Dance Blvd. will not compromise our commitment to the rest of the class for a consistently absent and/or tardy student. Please make every effort to have your child at every class. No make-up lessons are given.
CLASS OBSERVATION
Parents/Guardians and/or friends can observe classes outside the classroom at the one way mirror. To keep our students focused on the lesson, we need to keep distractions to a minimum. Please keep noise levels to a minimum and put cell phones on vibrate. If you should need your child to be pulled from a class for an emergency please advise the secretary at the front desk and she will retrieve your child.
TUITION
All lessons are payable in advance and due on the first lesson of each month. There are no refunds or deductions for any lessons missed.
Make all checks payable to: Dance Blvd.
There will be a $30 charge on all returned checks.
All accounts must be paid on time.
Lessons are suspended if payments are more than one month late.
A $20 late fee is assessed on all classes not paid by the 10th of every month. NO EXCEPTIONS. You can make your payment at the dance studio either in person or if we are closed you may slip a check payment under the dance studio door. If you choose to mail in your payment it should be postmarked no later than the 8th so we may receive it by the 10th.
Tuition will not change regardless of the number of classes in each month.
Tuition is based on 30 classes per season. Most classes average out to 32-33 classes a season.
These extra class days may be used up by any snow days throughout the year.
No checks are accepted after May 1st. Cash and credit only.
Statements are mailed for delinquent accounts only.
Class tuition for the entire year (Sept. thru June) that is fully paid by the first week of fall classes will receive a 10% discount.
You also have the option of taking unlimited dance classes for the monthly fee of $250.00 (This excludes Group Session Ballroom, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Acting & Master Classes)
WITHDRAWALS
In the event a student no longer wishes to participate in classes offered at Dance Blvd. a withdrawal form will need to be completed so that you will not be responsible for any further monthly tuition charges. The parents/guardian of the student that is withdrawing from classes will be responsible for monthly tuition charges until this withdrawal form is completed. You can ask for this form at the front desk. If costumes have been ordered prior to the student's decision to withdraw, the full cost of the costume will still be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
COSTUMES
Recital costumes are usually ordered during the month of November. A $60 deposit for each costume is required by October 30th. You will be informed of your child’s total costume expenses no later than February 1st. The remaining balance must be paid no later than Feb 15th. Any costume balances not paid for by February 15th will incur a late charge. Costumes are usually received during April & May.
Anyone who cancels a class after November 15th will be held responsible for the full amount due on any costume(s) ordered.
RECITALS
Recitals are held once a year, in June, for your child to show family and friends what they've learned. Recital information will be disbursed later on in the year. * Please keep in mind that recital tickets cannot be given out unless all outstanding balances are fully paid.