Definitive Dance prides itself on having an extremely happy and well-run studio, and appreciates your support in helping us to instill good manners and proper etiquette that will carry over into all facets of our student’s lives. Children learn what they live... thank you.

Enrollment/Registration and Tuition:

Our program is designed as a nine-month session running September-June. Monthly tuition divided into equal payments for lessons received for the full nine-month session and will remain the same each month regardless of attendance, school closures, holidays, vacations, recital rehearsals and performances etc.

Tuition is due the first day of every month for the duration of the September through June session. A late charge of 10% or $25.00 (whichever is less) will be added for all tuition paid after the close of business on the fifth day of the month. If the fifth day of the month falls on a Sunday or holiday, the monthly tuition must be paid by the last business day prior to the Sunday or holiday in order to avoid the late charge. Additional monthly late charges will accrue each month following until the full amount of tuition has been paid. There will be no prorated tuition, deductions, refunds or transfers for missed lessons regardless of the reason. Accounts that become delinquent face cancellation of classes. WE DO NOT SEND MONTHLY BILLS OR REMINDERS.

Payments may be made by check, cash, Mastercard, Visa or automatic payment through your bank. Mackenzie will be available to accept payments Monday-Thursday. All other payments may be dropped off in the tuition box located on the wall. We do have an auto pay program. If you wish to participate, please see the front desk. September tuition is due by September 2nd. If we do not receive payment your spot will be released to someone else, no exceptions will be made! We have very full classes and long waiting lists.

	Fees ::
	# of Classes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Weekly $15.00 $14.50 $13.50 $12.50 $10.50 $11.00 $11.00	Monthly $ 60 $116 $162 $200 $230 $264 $308

Class Placement: Class placement is determined by the instructors and is based on a student’s ability and certain age restrictions. Because of recital such as costumes and choreography, class placements must be finalized by January 1.

As stated in our brochure and handouts, you must be registered for a Ballet class if you are taking a Jazz, Lyrical or Contemporary Modern class. This requirement applies to all ages and levels. Ballet is the foundation for all forms of dance, and a paramount dance discipline which will help to enrich your child’s dance experience..

Class Modification: If you decide to change or quit a dance class, you are obligated to notify the front desk of your decision. If no one is available, please leave a note, email or a voicemail and we will gladly withdraw you from the class and inactivate your account. Failure to do so will result in payment of tuition until notified of your withdrawal. If you wish to drop a class, please submit your request before the 25th of the month to avoid next month’s tuition.

Dance Shoes: Dance shoes are not to be worn outside. Please remember even the quick jump from the car can hurt the life of your shoes as well as cause destruction to our expensive dance floor.

Studio Ettiquette and Attire : There is no food, gum or drink allowed in the dance room. Water bottles are allowed as long as they are filled with water and only water. All other food and beverages must be left in our waiting room. Please discard of all food and beverages in the garbage when finished.

Pedestrian attire is not allowed. Please refer to the studio bulletin board for dance attire clarification.

NO JEANS, SKIRTS, T-SHIRTS, SWEATERS or SWEATSHIRTS, and MID-DRIFTS are allowed. All hair must be up off our face and neck. No hats or bandanas please.

Creative Movement
Attire:  Leotards, tights, biker shorts and unitards
Shoes: Pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Hair: Ponytails, pigtails, braids etc

Pre-Dance
Attire:  Leotards, tights, biker shorts and unitards
Shoes: Pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes (Tuesday class) Pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes (Tuesday class)
Hair: Ponytails, pigtails, braids etc.

Ballet Classes
All ballet classes will be required to purchase a class leotard. Each child will receive their color assignment and leotard style upon class arrival. Leotards and tights will be available for purchase.

Tap Classes
Attire: Leotards, tights, biker shorts, capri’s
Shoes: Black oxford tap shoes
Hair: Ponytails, pigtails, braids etc.

Jazz/Lyrical Classes
Attire: Leotards, tights, biker shorts, capri’s
Shoes: Foot thongs, foot paws or jazz shoes
Hair: Tightly secured off the face and neck

Belongings: Students must have a dance bag and please label all shoes needed for class. We are not responsible for belongings left at the studio.

Rules to Dance By:

• Dancers should arrive five (5) minutes before class start time, appropriately dressed. Dancers should use this time to change into the designated footwear prior to class start. Punctuality and attendance are required. Students who arrive more than 5 minutes late to Ballet may be asked to sit inside the classroom and observe. Please be respectful of this as injuries can occur when proper warm-up has not occurred.
• Dancer’s hair should be secured from the face as required by each type of class.
• Dancers are to remain in the lobby area prior to class start and dismiss.
• A Dr.’s release is required for an injured dancer to return to classes. This applies to injuries occurring outside or inside the studio.
• Students are expected to remain standing throughout class unless otherwise instructed.
• Students are expected to remain standing throughout class unless otherwise instructed.

Absences:

Legitimate absences phoned in prior to class are eligible for a make-up as arranged with the teacher. Any class canceled due to teacher absence will be made up at a time arranged with that teacher. When notified in advance of a prolonged illness or injury keeping the student out of class for longer than one month, your account will be put on hold only if you have notified the owner in a timely manner.

Missed classes may be made up at any time and in the class of your choice. You are charged for the classes whether you attend or not. If your child is going to be absent, please notify the studio as soon as possible.

Tuition refunds will not be made because of absences due to illness or vacation.