Policies & Procedures

DANCE SEASON

Our dance season begins in September and runs through the beginning of June, culminating with our annual spring dance concert (date TBA early June). All students have the opportunity to perform in this event. Lessons are held on most school holidays except Halloween, Thanksgiving Weekend, Christmas Vacation Week (to be announced), Good Friday & Saturday, & Memorial Day. We also offer a flexible, 6 week summer program which is a great way for new students to try a few classes.

TUITION

Tuition is based on a full season of classes and varies depending on the number of classes enrolled in. In general,  the hourly rate per class drops with each class enrolled in. Please call for a current tuition chart. There a three ways to pay your tuition; monthly, ½ year and whole year. Discounts are available for ½ year and whole payments only if paid in full by September 30. Special family rates are given when more than one person in the family attends. Monthly tuition is due by the first lesson of the month. If not paid by the 10th a $10.00 late charge will automatically be added to your account. Tuition is not refundable and does not vary in case of illness, vacations or other activites such as sports. If absent due to illness, students may make up a lesson by attending a comparable class. (Limit: 3 make-ups). There is a $20.00 service charge for checks that do not clear the bank.

NOTE: Adult Pilates & 6 week courses utilize the class card system. 10 weeks = $115. Card is interchangeable with classes.

PRIVATE LESSONS - Private and semi-private lessons are available on seniority as well as first come first serve basis. These lessons are payable on a weekly basis and payment is required, whether attended or not. The time schedule is limited; therefore, there may be a waiting list.

STUDENT DRESS CODE
Proper dance training requires proper dress.

          GIRLS

Solid black leotard and ballet pink tights with proper shoes.

Black jazz pants are acceptable in tap or jazz classes only.

No oversize T-shirts or sweatshirts

          BOYS

Black pants and black or white shirt with proper shoes.

          ALL

HAIR - must be pulled away from the face and securely tied back.

Classical ballet students must wear a bun.

Dance Supplies Available For Purchase: Leotards, Tights, Shoes, Logo Apparel

STUDIO POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Parents and students are required to READ THE BULLETIN BOARD. Signs are posted as to when certain payments are due as well as any changes to the schedule. You are responsible for noting any changes in the class schedule, rehearsals, etc.
New students with former training must audition for proper class placement.
It is understood that students cannot hold the school, its employees or faculty responsible for injuries of any kind sustained by them.
The studio is not liable for the loss or destruction of personal property. Do NOT leave money or valuables in the dressing area.
Music belonging to the studio cannot be borrowed or taken without permission.
Young dancers can easily be distracted, therefore no spectators are allowed in the classroom while class is in session. Parents are invited to attend class one week prior to Christmas vacation.
Classes will begin promptly. Latecomers (after warm-up) will not be allowed to participate in class.
In the event of inclement weather, call the studio or access http://www.wtnh.com/for cancellations. All classes will be made up in the spring.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

To ensure fairness to students with good attendance throughout the year; any student absent more than five (5) times after January 1st may be removed from recital routines at the discretion of the instructor. NO REFUNDS.

ANNUAL DANCE CONCERT

All students are invited to participate in our annul Spring Dance Concert.
Although it is encouraged, participation is not mandatory. The tentative concert date is early June.

The "concert reservation" fee or COREFEE, of $55.00, is DUE October 31^st.

You will receive two reserved concert tickets, (choice of seats),

a floral bouquet for the performance

and any extra accessories needed such as ribbon, feathers, sequins and the like.

The sale of concert tickets is determined by the identification number you receive

when youpay your COREFEE. The earlier your fee is paid, the better your choice of seats.

All tickets are sold in that numerical order. Please note that previous Stage Moms

and Dads get the first numbers. The next numbers go to the students who pay their

COREFEE at Spring registration.

Anyone who does not purchase tickets on ticket day (in early spring) may be obliged

to attend dress rehearsal if we are sold out. Failure to remit the COREFEE will

automatically cancel the student from participating. The COREFEE is not refundable.

COSTUME DEPOSITS are due December 1st.

EACH costume ordered must be accompanied by a $60.00 deposit.

We do our best to keep the cost of costumes around $60,

but due to rising costs some older students will have a balance.

Costume balances must be paid by February 15th.

We offer Fund Raisers (AVON) to families interested in reducingtheir costume expenses!