children's dance policies

Welcome to Dance Institute for the 2010-2011 dance year! We are so happy to have you! In this newsletter, we have put all of The Ballet Academy important information. We request that you keep all communications for the school year as you receive them from our studio. We welcome your comments and suggestions regarding any of our policies or procedures at any time.

Please note that the lobby areas are made available for the convenience of our students and their families. The lobby areas are for waiting, reading, snacking, conversation, video viewing, and homework. We ask that you please respect the activities of others and the classes in session. Please discard any trash after you are done in the lobby areas. Also, we ask that voices do not raise above a normal speaking level as it can disrupt classes in session. Please no running in the hallways of the studio. Your courtesy will be greatly appreciated. We have complimentary Wi-Fi at the studio, please ask the front desk for more details.

If any parent/student wishes a private conference concerning your individual dance goals or financial concerns, please do not hesitate to ask. We are happy to work with you to ensure that your school year will be one of pleasure and growth. The entire faculty and staff wish you a fantastic year of dance!

Dress Code

Ballet: Hair must be pulled back into a bun.
Ballroom: Hair must be pulled back into a ponytail or bun. Leotards, tights, & ballroom skirts (optional) are to be worn during class.
Jazz, Tricks & Turns, Stretch & Flexibility, Drill Team, & Glee Club: Girls – Hair must be pulled back into a ponytail or bun. The required brown leotard, jazz pants or shorts, and tights should be worn in class.

Ballet Girls:

TYPE	BRAND	ITEM #	COLOR
Tights	Body Wrappers		Theatrical Pink
Leotard	Motionwear/Mirella	2200/M407LM	Chocolate
Shoes	Bloch or Capezio		Pink

Ballet Men & Boys:

TYPE	BRAND	ITEM #	COLOR
Pants	Sylkskin or Motionwear	7152	Black or Brown
Shirt		7207M	Chocolate
Shoes	Bloch or Capezio		Black

School Policies

Please note the following guidelines regarding all classes:

1. We request that students carefully observe our dress code outlined in this newsletter.
2. Any student arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted late to class.
3. We make every effort to have all children feel safe and cared for in a loving and inspiring learning environment. Please encourage students not to leave the room once class has begun. Please allow for appropriate restroom use prior to class. Very young children will be treated sensitively as the need arises. Preschool children may need attention from time to time for various reasons including bathroom or behavior issues.
4. School age children and teens: please practice respect. Students are not to be socializing in a disruptive manner during the class with other students. Please come early or stay late to enjoy friends in the waiting area. Please honor your teacher and fellow students by giving full attention and co-operation. You will be advised if we feel any student is not well adjusted to the classroom environment for any reason over time.
5. During class if a student complains of being ill, or sustains an injury and cannot participate, the instructor will send them to the office where the parents will be notified if not on the premises.
6. Only students with a pre-existing sickness/injury are allowed to observe class. The parents must notify the office if a student is to observe class.
7. All students should carry all belongings into the studio in which they are dancing. This will free space for visitors to watch and relax in the lobbies. Once a student is finished with class all belongings should go with him or her to the next class or go home with the student. Any belongings left behind will be put in the Lost & Found. After a month items in the Lost & Found will be donated to Goodwill.
8. Food is not allowed in the studios. Although snacks are permitted in the lobbies. Please discard any food items outside in the trashcans. Water and drinks should be in containers with caps â€“ no cups with lids and straws.
9. In respect to instructors and students we ask that all visitors and observers stay away from the doors. It is very distracting to the dancers.
10. Lastly, we ask that dancers and visitors please refrain from touching the glass windows and mirrors.

Dance class is educational and fun, however, an important part of class work is developing an attitude of discipline and respect for teachers and fellow students. We trust that following our classroom etiquette will provide an environment whereby classes at DANCE INSTITUTE will be a pleasure for all concerned.

In Case of Bad Weather

In the case of bad weather, Dance Institute follows Leander ISD for all weather situations. If there should be a question as to whether or not class will be held, you can always call Dance Institute at 512-346-6612.

** Payments and Tuition **

Tuition is based on the 2010-2011 school year, 34-weeks of instruction. Payments may be made in full or in 9 equal installments. If you choose to pay installments, payments should be made on the 1st of the month. If payment is not received before the 5th of the month a $15 late fee will be assessed. Payments received after the 20th will incur a second late fee of $15. Tuition is the same for all months, regardless of the number of lessons in that particular month. There are no refunds or adjustments for absences or vacation..

Withdrawal Policy

If you withdraw your child from the Ballet Academy, it must be done at the end of the current quarter. Check the calendar for end of quarter dates. You will need to sign the Cancellation form in order to withdraw your child. If you paid in full for the entire 34 weeks, we will refund the remaining quarters your child did not complete.

 

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