Dantz Dynamix - Guidelines & Policies

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2009-2010 Policies and Guidelines

I. Parent and Student Responsibilities:

A. Please be prompt for lessons. Please remain quietly in waiting area and do not come into dance room until instructor calls your class. If a student is more than 10 minutes late for class, he/she will not be allowed to participate. This ensures proper warm-up.

B. It is strongly recommended that students purchase a copy of their routine music. Instructors will take orders when they begin learning their dance. The cost is $2.00 and will be added to your bill.

C. Parents are responsible for keeping in contact with the group and instructor to make certain they are aware of what is going on. (Scheduled performances, costumes, dues, etc.) Bulletins are posted and sent home periodically with your child, so make sure and check them. The studio phone number is 798-0609. Kerri's home phone is 758-9519, and Holli's is 758-8467.

D. Parents are responsible to keep current on all fees. Students will not be allowed to participate in recitals if a balance is owed. Bills are set out at the beginning of the month.

E. Parents must closely supervise all youngsters. It is distracting to the students when children are running around. It is also a safety issue. Please also make sure to pick up the toys your child plays with.

F. Parents and students must commit to attending scheduled performances as part of Dantz Dynamix. We will inform you in advance of the dates. All students are expected to attend.

G. Students are expected to put forth an effort to practice throughout the week and to come to class prepared. This does not mean questions or uncertainties are not allowed as long as each student is making an honest effort.

H. Parents are encouraged to contact either Holli or Kerri if you have a suggestion aimed at improving a dancer's experience or the overall organization.

I. Parents are responsible for picking up their child(ren) promptly after the class ends.

J. Parents are expected to contact either Holli or Kerri or your child's instructor if you have a concern or question.

K. Parents are responsible for filling out an add/drop form for any changes in enrollment. Instructor must first sign it and then it should be turned into the office. This is how your bill is calculated. You have 3 weeks from the date of registering to drop a class. After this date, you are responsible for paying for the remainder of the semester.

II. Instructors:

A. Instructors will choose the classes and maintain the right to make changes they feel are necessary for the benefit of the class.

B. Instructors will choose the music for the routines. Requests and/or suggestions are gladly accepted, but the instructor will have the final say.

C. Instructors and students have the right to a class free of discipline issues. If a student consistently disrupts class, a short time-out may be used and the parents will be notified. If the problem persists, your child may be asked to withdraw from the class.

III. Treats:

A. Treats are frequently given to the students after class. If you prefer your child not to have a treat, please let us know in advance of class.

B. If you would like to bring a special treat for a special occasion, please advise your instructor in advance. This would be fun!

IV. Costumes:

A. Instructors will pick out 2-5 costumes for each group and the group will vote on 1. Parents or guardians are responsible for paying for them, plus a shipping charge. A $30.00 deposit will be added to your October bill and the balance will be added to your November bill. Average costume/tight fee is $50.00-$60.00. COSTUMES WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT UNTIL YOUR BILL IS CURRENT.

B. At no time will costume books be available to students or parents to browse through. When the group's costume has been chosen, you will be allowed to view that costume only.

C. Instructors typically size the students for their costumes, which is based on a size chart that the company provides. Costumes are not made specifically to fit your child; therefore, it is not an exact science. If you would like to choose your child's costume size, please let the instructor know. Please understand that if you chose to exchange/return your costume, you will be responsible for all applicable restocking and shipping charges. (unless it is a company error)

D. If your child quits after the costumes have been ordered, you are still responsible for the costume fee if it cannot be cancelled. If it can be cancelled, you are responsible for all cancellation fees.

V. Recitals:

A. There are two recitals per year: January 22/23, which includes all first semester students. The spring recital is April 30/May 1 and includes all second semester students.

B. Attendance is mandatory at all recitals and dress rehearsals. Recitals are held on Saturdays with dress rehearsals on Fridays. Flowers will be for sale at recitals by the Idaho Fusion dance team if you wish to purchase some for your dancer.

C. There will be two shows per recital: an afternoon one and an early evening one. Your dancer will perform in one. (With the exception of some older groups and the dance team. They may perform in both). Please be advised that if you have more than one child or take more than one class, there is a possibility of them performing in different recitals. We do our best to accommodate as many families as possible.

D. DVD's are available for purchase. Approximate cost is $18.00.

E. All students will remain backstage with cast mothers/fathers/chaperones in classrooms during recitals. You may also remain backstage with your dancer if necessary. No dancers will be allowed in the audience at any time.

VI. Fees:

A. Monthly tuition prices are based on hours taken per week, per family:

30 minutes	25.00	4.75 hours	110.00
45 minutes	31.00	5 hours	114.00
1 hour (1 student)	36.00	5.25 hours	118.00
1 hour (2 students)	42.00	5.5 hours	122.00
1.25 hours (1 student)	42.00	5.75 hours	126.00
1.25 hours (2 students)	48.00	6 hours	130.00
1.5 hours (1 student)	47.00	6.25 hours	135.00
1.5 hours (2 students)	55.00	6.5 hours	139.00
1.75 hours	54.00	6.75 hours	143.00
2 hours	61.00	7 hours	147.00
2.25 hours	67.00	7.25 hours	151.00
2.5 hours	71.00	7.5 hours	153.00
2.75 hours	74.00	7.75 hours	156.00
3 hours	77.00	8 hours	159.00
3.25 hours	84.00	8.25 hours	162.00
3.5 hours	89.00	8.5 hours	166.00
3.75 hours	934.00	8.75 hours	168.00
4 hours	98.00	9 hours	171.00
4.25 hours	102.00	Unlimited	181.00
4.5 hours	107.00

B. Projected Dance Expenses:

1. Props for routines, tap, jazz, and/or ballet shoes, costume/tights, recital fees, practice wear, pictures (optional), accessories for recitals (if we choose to order any)

C. Final April Bills:

All classes will receive at least 31 regular scheduled lessons from September - May 1 (Wednesday & Thursday classes = 31 and Monday and Tuesday classes = 32). Some months have more than 4 lessons and some have less. In addition, most classes will receive 2 'All Studio Practices' which brings the yearly total to 34 for Monday and Tuesday classes and 33 for Wednesday and Thursday classes. Therefore, any student receiving more than 32 yearly lessons will be charged accordingly on their Final April bill. Therefore, your April bill (final bill) could be larger than the rest. For the students who will not be participating in the 'All Studio Practices,' and/or have not received any additional lessons past 32 will not have a larger final bill in April. For those students who do not receive at least 32 yearly lessons, your April bill will be smaller as we will credit you.

D. LATE FEE: A $10.00 late fee per month will be applied to any account that is behind.

E. Submitting Payments:

1. If you are paying your bill by some method other than credit or debit card, find your bill in the file box, paper clip your payment to the bill, and drop it in the wooden payment box.

2. Bills will be available in the bill folder at the beginning of every month.

F. Recital Fee:

1. There will be an $8.00 recital fee per family on your December or January AND May bill to cover the recital location rental and all recital expenses. This alleviates having to purchase tickets.

G. Mailing Fee:

1. If we need to mail you a bill or any other information, there will be a charge of $1.00 added to your bill.

VII. Dress Code:

A. All students must wear appropriate shoes. Students will not be allowed to participate without proper attire.

B. Ballet

1. Pink ballet shoes (please purchase them from us if you don't already have them as we do have a specific style/color we would like)

2. Black leotard, pink tights, hair in a bun or back.

3. Skirts are optional.

4. Shorts, unless they are the short, fitted ballet shorts, are not acceptable. Please ask if you are uncertain.

5. Ballet III, IV, and V only may wear colored leotards.

C. Jazz

1. Black jazz shoes (all younger students will need either black or tan ballet shoes depending on your instructor's preference. PLEASE CHECK FIRST.)

2. All younger classes must wear a leotard and tights and/or a dance type 'outfit.' Dance skirts are optional. Solid black pants are optional. NO SHORTS, JEANS, BASKETBALL SHORTS, DRESSES, SWEATS, OR ANY OTHER STREET CLOTHES ARE ALLOWED.

3. All older classes must wear a leotard/tank top/fitted shirt with solid black dance pants. NO SHORTS, JEANS, BASKETBALL SHORTS, DRESSES, SWEATS, OR ANY OTHER STREET CLOTHES ARE ALLOWED.

4. Hair up.

D. Tap

1. Attire for tap is the same as jazz except students need to wear tap shoes.

E. Hip-Hop

1. Black jazz shoes or jazz sneakers.

2. Dance capri pants, fitted tank tops or shirts, and any other dance pants are allowed. NO JEANS!

3. Hip-hop attire is more relaxed, but do not expect to dance in your school clothes please.

4. Hair up.

VIII. Viewing Policy

A. Parents may watch their child's lesson on the first lesson of each month. There is a 'No Viewing' policy on the lessons for the rest of the month. Parents may wait in the waiting room or run an errand during these lessons. In order to be fair to everyone, we cannot make exceptions to this rule. If you have an extenuating circumstance, you must call and arrange it in advance.

IX. Misc. Items:

Students may bring in any old shoes or dancewear items to sell. Please give them to an office assistant, tell us what you would like to sell them for, and we will take care of the rest. You will get 80% of what your shoes sold for.
The office is off limits to everyone except when a staff member is present.
Make-up lessons will only be given due to the instructor's absence or by instructor's request.
Professional pictures will be taken in April or May. Everyone is asked to attend, but no one is obligated to purchase tickets. Please be there for the group.
For every student you refer who ends up taking dance with us, you will receive a referral credit of $7.00 off your bill.

Thank you for your cooperation. By signing the Medical Release/Waiver/Tuition Agreement form, you agree to conditions and terms of enrollment. This form is available upon registration.