Policies

Attendance
Regular class attendance and participation is required by all students. The progress of a student and the entire class is a reflection of proper attendance. Students are expected to arrive on time and in the proper dance attire.

Cell Phones
Students are NOT PERMITTED to have cell phones in dance class.

Closures
Call (719) 839-1038 to check if classes are cancelled due to bad weather. Your safety is very important to us and if the weather is questionable... stay home!

Gum
Gum-chewing is not permitted in dance class.

Hair
Hair is expected to be pulled back out of the dancer’s face. Bangs are allowed to hang as long as they do not fall below the eyebrows.

Jewelry
Jewelry is not permitted in dance class.

Lobby Area
When arriving for class, students are asked to wait in the lobby area at the South Park Recreation Center until their class begins. All students are asked to arrive on time and be completely ready to begin class (with proper attire, hair and shoes). After class, students must remain in the lobby area until they are picked up after class.

Make-up Classes
If a student must miss a class for any reason, the student/parent must inform the studio before the class. Any student missing a class will have the opportunity to participate in a “make-up” class. Please avoid missing class. Your ABSENTEEISM HOLDS UP THE PROGRESS OF THE ENTIRE CLASS.

Parent Observation
Family and friends are invited to observe classes during “Parent Observation Week” typically held in early November. We ask that those observing class show respect to instructors and students by remaining seated and quiet. Students look forward to showing you what they have learned thus far, but need to remain focused on the instructor to do so. You are welcome into class but please limit your visits to the classroom to offer the instructor quality time with your child. We encourage you to attend our observation week.

Recital
Our annual recital is a very rewarding and exciting time for all students. Each year's recital is held in May. Our May 12, 2012 recital will be held at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge at 6:00pm. Most classes will perform their dance in our professional stage show. Each student is required to purchase a costume (and tights and proper dance shoes if needed). Professional dance pictures will be taken of dancers in costume during our dress rehearsal scheduled for Friday, May 11th starting at 9:00am. Dress rehearsal attendance is mandatory. You may video tape at the dress rehearsal ONLY. A professional video will be recorded at our recital for your purchase.

Registration Fee
The registration fee $10 per student (subject to change). This fee must be paid at time of Registration.

Required Dancewear Attire

ALL STUDENTS MUST OBEY DANCE ATTIRE RULES IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS Dance attire is specified below for each style of dance *No jewelry *No Costumes are to be worn to class *Hair pulled back, out of the face *NO GUM *NO CELL PHONES CELL PHONES are not permitted in dance class. (Instructors excluded)

MOMMY & ME (or Daddy) anything in which you can comfortably move PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN CREATIVE MOVEMENT solid color leotard white or tan tights ballet shoes COMBO CLASSES solid color leotard white or tan tights ballet shoes BALLET solid color leotard pink or white tights ballet shoes (skirt optional) ADVANCED POINTE solid color leotard pink or white tights pointe shoes (skirt optional) JAZZ solid color leotard solid color tights jazz shoes (skirt optional) LYRICAL solid color leotard solid color tights lyrical pas (jazz/dance pants optional) MODERN solid color leotard shorts (tights optional) HIP HOP anything in which you can comfortably move black hip hop sneakers BOYS black pants & white t-shirt

Purchasing Dance Supplies Three online stores we recommend for shoes and dance supplies are - in no particular order of recommendation: www.discountdance.com www.dancewearsolutions.com www.justforkix.com (Note: If ordering from Discount Dance, enter Teacher Code TP48574 at checkout and receive 10% off your FIRST purchase.)

Examples from Discount Dance ballet shoes Preschool/Kindergarten, Combo, Level 1, Level 2 (black for boys, pink for girls) full sole all-leather upper cotton print lining anchored drawstring elastic strap (Item #205C) ballet shoes Level 3, Beg, Int, Adv split-sole canvas heel seam cushion Crisscross elastics (Item #S0277L) lyrical pas (aka dance paws) form-fitting spandex elastic band moisture wicking fabric artificial suede sole (Item #DP1) jazz shoes any style, black hip hop shoes any style or sneaker, black leotard any style, solid color tights (Adult) Adult Convertible tights Hold & Stretch transition ballet pink/tan as indicated above (Item #15) or any style tights (Child) Child Convertible tights super soft seamless tights slit on foot ballet pink/tan as indicated above (Item #T5500C) or any style shorts Adult Convertible Tights Hold & Stretch transition ballet pink/tan as indicated above (Item #MPS02) or any style, solid color skirts chiffon wrap skirt with self tie (Item #S12) or any style, solid color jazz/dance pants cotton with spandex (Item #N5504C) or any style, solid color black pants (boys) cotton blend elastic waist (Item #5939Y) or any style white tshirt (boys) any style

Tuition
Tuition is due the FIRST WEEK of each month, via credit/debit card, check, cash or money order. May’s tuition is due with April’s tuition. Payment not received during the first week of classes each month will be automatically charged to your credit/debit card on file for the 2011-2012 dance season.

Monthly tuition amount is determined by dividing Yearly tuition amount by nine months, September thru May, for 9 equal monthly payments. There is no additional charge for extra classes due to longer months. There is no refund for classes cancelled due to bad weather, however, we make every effort to find substitutes due to illness.

A $15 fee will be charged for returned checks or declined credit/debit card transactions.