Policies and Recital Information

Pricing related

Monthly Tuition: Tuition is due on the first of every month, by automatic payment with a debit card or credit card.

$10 Late fee for any payments made after the 10th of each month.

Once classes have begun, all tuition is non-refundable.

Recital Related

🌟 2025 Recital Information

Recital Dates
📅 Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17 Buena Vista Theatre

🎭 Important Event Details

  • This recital is a private event for our dance family.

  • Tickets will be distributed in advance and must be presented at the recital for entry.

  • Thank you for helping us create a safe and special celebration for our dancers!

💵 Recital & Costume Fees

Base Recital Fee

  • $125 – First dancer

  • $75 – Each additional sibling

Costume Fees (per class)

  • Toddler: $80

  • Youth/Adult: $85
    Includes costume, accessories, and tights (if needed).
    Note: Parents may need to purchase shoes separately.

📅 Payment Deadlines

  • Costume & Recital Fees Due: November 21

  • Late Fee: $25 if paid after December 9

  • Final Payment Deadline: December 30

    Costumes will not be ordered until payment is received.

🚫 Opt-Out Policy

  • If your dancer will not participate, an Opt-Out Form must be submitted by November 15, 2023.

  • If no form is submitted, it will be assumed your dancer is participating, and fees will be charged.

  • Click Here To Opt- Out of Recital

📌 Policies & Additional Fees

  • No Refunds: Costume and recital fees are non-refundable, including cases where families fail to submit the opt-out form by the deadline.

  • Re-Blocking Fee – $75: Applied if a dancer withdraws during the month of the recital.

  • No-Call / No-Show Fee – $100: Applied if a dancer does not attend the recital without prior notice.

These policies help ensure smooth recital planning, accurate choreography, and fair preparation for all dancers and families.

🎟️ What Your Recital Fee Covers

  • Venue rental

  • Tech, lighting & backdrop

  • Security & dressing rooms

  • Clean-up services

  • One printed program per family

  • Videographer (recital recording provided – no personal video recording needed)

  • 4 Tickets to the show (additional Tickets May Be Purchased)

✨ The recital is one of the most memorable events of the year! Please help us by meeting deadlines, honoring commitments, and communicating in advance if any changes arise.

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Studio Related

Withdrawal and Refunds:

  • Notice of Withdrawal:
    • A 30-day notice is required to discontinue classes.
    • Withdrawals must be done in person at the reception desk, not with the teacher or via phone/email.
    • A JDS withdrawal form must be completed and signed. This form cannot be accepted if there is a balance due.
  • Automatic Payments:
    • Automatic payments will stop after the 30-day notice period.
  • Non-Attendance:
    • Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal or valid reason for not paying tuition.
    • Once classes have started, tuition is non-refundable or transferable, and credits are not issued.
  • Termination of Lessons:
    • The school reserves the right to terminate lessons for any student. If this happens, refunds will be at the director’s discretion.

Parent’s Responsibility to be Aware of Dates and Events:

  • Parents (or adult students) are responsible for staying informed about:
    • Viewing days, recitals, extra classes, school closures, and open dates.
    • Notices are sent via email and posted on the bulletin board.
  • Parents must ensure the school has their current email address, phone number, and address.

Make-Up Classes:

  • Dancers who are absent may make up classes with office approval.
  • There are no tuition adjustments for absences.
  • No make-up classes for holiday absences, as tuition is adjusted for holidays.

Observation:

  • Parents are welcome to watch class through viewing windows, but should not distract their child.
  • Parents cannot interrupt class. If a child needs to leave early, the parent should make arrangements with the instructor or receptionist.
  • There are three observation days during the year where parents can come into the studio to watch.
  • Parents should keep small children quiet and save conversations for outside the studio.
  • Photography and video are allowed, but parents should remain in their seat to avoid disrupting the class.
  • Cell phones should be silenced during class.

Behavior and Discipline:

  • Students are expected to behave respectfully at all times.
  • Dancers should be courteous to staff and peers.

Students Before and After Class:

  • The studio is not responsible for children before or after class.
  • If you drop off your child, you are responsible for ensuring they are picked up on time.
  • Older students may arrive early to stretch and prepare for class, but they will not be directly supervised if dropped off.

Injuries:

  • Liability Waiver:
    • Parents/legal guardians waive the right to legal action for any injury sustained by their child during dance, cheer, tumbling, fitness, or other activities on studio property or off-site locations related to the school.
    • This includes any injuries that occur before, during, or after class time or performances.