REGISTRATION- A registration fee, 1st and last month’s tuition (all non-refundable) and a completed registration form are required upon enrolling in a class. You are not officially registered until your registration form is complete and fees are paid. There is a minimum enrollment of 5 students per class. Any class with less than 5 students as of October 31st will be canceled, with alternate classes recommended. Current students are advised to pre-register the week after the annual performance to ensure class placement, tuition discount and waived registration fee. In the event of any information changes, address, phone etc. we should be notified immediately.
TUITION- Tuition is payable in advance by 10 equal monthly payments due by the 15th of the month for the services of the next month. (Ex. October
tuition is due by September 15th.)
Tuition per month:
45 Min. classes = $32.00; 60 Min. classes = $36.00; 90 Min. classes = $49.00
For greater savings, tuition may be paid by 2 semester payments with a 5% savings or 1 yearly payment with a 10% savings. These options must be paid at time of registration. When registered for multiple classes, discounts will apply. Semester payments are due by registration and January 15th. If paying monthly, September and June tuition are due upon registration. There is a $5.00 late fee which will be added to the account if
payment is not made by due date. Post-dated checks are accepted. There is a $25.00 fee for returned checks. After 2 checks are returned,
payments must be made in cash only.
ATTENDANCE- Our tuition is based on a 4 week month, regardless of 3 or 5 week months. All classes must be paid for regardless of attendance,
including privates. There will be no exceptions. Classes missed due to illness or other emergencies should be made up to ensure the students
progress and to keep them up to pace with the other students. As in any physical activity or sport, consistency and frequency in training are vital. Regular attendance is absolutely necessary to receive maximum benefit from classes. Make up classes should be scheduled with the teacher
within the following week. Only 2 make up classes will be allowed for perfect attendance. An award is presented at the recital to all students
with perfect attendance. Any student arriving 10 or more minutes late missing warm-up may be asked to observe. 30 days notice must be given
for all withdrawals.
PRIVATES- Privates are by teacher approval only. A technique class must be taken in the style of the private for at least 2 years. Private tuition is due
with monthly tuition prior to services rendered; adjustments will be made accordingly. A 24 hour notice must be given for a missed private or you will be charged. There are no exceptions. Privates are scheduled per 1/2 hour. Solo- $14.00, Duet-$11.00, Trio-$9.00.
DRESS CODE- The following dress code will be enforced in order for the teacher to be able to correct alignment and body placement and to promote
the self-discipline required for dance. •Hair must be secured tightly away from the face. •Baggy shirts or pants (other than hip hop), bare legs
or midriffs are NOT ALLOWED! •No jewelry or heavy perfume. Warm-ups can be worn during warm-up or stretch only. The instructor has
the right to ask for too loose clothing to be removed so proper body alignment can be assessed. Proper Attire: Ballet I-Pointe– Ballet pink
tights & shoes with a black leotard. Chiffon ballet skirts are permitted. Hair neatly in a bun. Tap/Jazz, etc.- Any color leotard, tights, knit
shorts or dance pants are allowed. Shoe color is teacher’s choice. All dance wear is available for purchase in our very own shop, Backstage
Dance Supplies. All registered families receive a 10% discount.
STUDIO RULES- Absolutely no gum, candy or beverages allowed in the dance studio. Please keep all these items in the waiting area. Sealed water
bottles only are allowed in the classroom. Students must be on time and ready when class begins with proper attire and hair. Please do not
disrupt classes in progress or walk across the dance floor with street shoes. As in any classroom, the teacher is to be treated with respect at all
times. There is no running or hanging on the barres in the studio. We expect all students and those waiting to behave in a proper manner
enhancing the learning experience.
PARENT OBSERVATION/INFO.- It is very important that parents know what is happening at various time throughout the year. Please make an
effort to come in and read the bulletin board for any important notices. Parents will be allowed to observe in the classroom during the fall and
spring observation weeks only. There should be NO talking in the studio area if observing a class. Parents may observe from the observation
windows at any time.
CLASS PLACEMENT– The director and teachers of DE place students in the level that will challenge the student technically while building and
maintaining self-confidence. An appropriate class will be recommended for each student. Please remember that each child is most successful
when they progress to a new level at their own pace and not the pace of their friends.
CANCELLED CLASSES- You will not be personally notified of a cancellation of dance classes due to bad weather conditions. If the Avon school has
been cancelled it does not mean Dance Emporium will be closed for that evening. A message of a studio closing will be left on the studio
answering machine (226-8610).
STUDIO CLOSINGS- Dance Emporium will be closed for all major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and for breaks following the Avon
School calendar. All studio closings will be posted on the season calendar for the year.
COSTUMES- A $20.00 (non-refundable) costume deposit is due by Nov. 15th. The balance is due by March 15th. You may pay toward the costumes
at anytime. Accounts must be paid to date in order to receive a costume and participate in the recital. All costume deposits, balances and
fundraising money must be paid for on time. Any student failing to meet the deadlines will not be allowed to participate in the annual production.
RECITAL- Rehearsals for the Recital and the Recital are to be treated as part of June tuition. A $10.00 recital fee per child is due by April 15th. Each
family will receive 4 free tickets for the recital. Additional tickets may purchased at the studio or in the lobby of the performance.
OTHER- We cannot be responsible for articles left in the dressing rooms or elsewhere. All dance shoes and bags should be clearly marked with the
student’s name. Students should not be left unattended before or after classes. Students and those waiting should act in a respectful manner
towards teachers, staff, classmates, parents, fellow students and the facility. There will be no running or “rough housing” allowed on the
premises.