Studio Policies

• Regular attendance in class is essential to the progress of the individual and of the whole class. 
• Please be prompt. Students will sit out if they are more than 15 minutes late due to the fact that warm-ups are done in the beginning of class and the studio does not want any student injured.
• There are no refunds for missed classes.  A student who misses a class for any reason may schedule a make-up class in another, similar class during the same session.  Classes not made up will be forfeited.
• For private lessons, make-ups can be scheduled only if the teacher is given at least 2 weeks notice.  For Duets, Trios, and Quartets – make-up classes will be offered only in the case of illness or emergency. You must call to notify the studio of your absence prior to the start of class to be eligible for a make-up class. Classes will be made up according to the instructor.
• For closures due to inclement weather, a message will be posted on the web site and the studio answering machine 1 hour prior to your class time. We do not automatically close on snow days just because schools are closed.  Many times the streets are cleared by the afternoon hours.  

• There is a bulletin board located in each studio lobby. Monthly newsletters, notice of special events, schedule changes, etc. will be posted there for your reference.  All information will also be available on our website.

• Only students, teachers and assistants are allowed in the studio rooms during class time.
• No gum, food, or drinks are permitted in the studio rooms. Water bottles are allowed.
• The waiting area is for the convenience of our students and their families. Be sure to respect others and the classes in session.  There is no smoking or consumption of alcohol allowed in our studio or waiting areas. 

• Because students make better progress when their full attention is given to the instructor, we select two observation weeks the months of November and May.  Dates will be posted in the studio lobby,online, and in the monthly newsletter.

• All students are required to wear appropriate clothing and footwear to class.  No street clothes or footwear will be permitted.  If you are not dressed properly with shoes and attire, you will be asked to observe class.
• Please note the Dress Code handout, located online and posted in the studio for your reference.

• During the dance season, our students work on a choreographed dance, which is performed on stage for family and friends at our annual Spring Recital.
• Participation in the Spring Recital optional.  However, please notify your instructor as early as possible so that staging adjustments can be made accordingly. Students must take class for a minimum for 2 sessions in order to perform in any recital.
• Recital costume fees generally run between $65.00 and $90.00 per costume.  The costume payment is due by November  1st. Costumes are made to order and must be ordered at this time to guarantee arrival before the recital date. There are no refunds on costume payments.
• A $60 Recital fee per student is due March 17th and is used to cover the high cost of the theater rental, stage managers, technical crew, and custodians.
• A full Dress Rehearsal will also be held during the week prior to the recital and mandatory for all participants. Approximate times for each of the will be released in May.
• Other optional expenses will include recital pictures, recital videos, etc