Policies, Procedures, and Tuition Information
Holidays:
All emergency days off recognized by the Lafayette Parish School Board will be kept by the dance school, unless you are otherwise notified. The holiday schedule for the 2020—2021 school year are as follows:
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Attendance
Regular attendance is mandatory. When an absence cannot be avoided, PLEASE CALL. Missing classes slows progress. If he or she must leave class early, please notify the teacher. Perfect attendance will be awarded to those students who have attended EVERY SCHEDULED CLASS and ARRIVES ON TIME. This includes all classes from the first week of class which began August, 17th. If a hip hop class is missed, but made up, this will not count as perfect attendance.
Dress Code
Ages 3-6: (Petite, Primary, Adv. Primary, and Beginner)
Any color leotard, black, pink, or suntan tights, pink ballet shoes,
black tap shoes. Hair in bun or ponytail. Skirts are acceptable.
Ages 7-up: (Combo class) (Advanced Beginner and Up)
Any style or colored leotard/form fitting crop top, pink,
black or suntan tights, jazz pants or hot shorts, pink ballet shoes,
suntan jazz shoes, black jazz taps. Hair in bun or ponytail.
Ballet class:
Any style black leotards with black hot shorts on top with suntan, black, or pink tights. Hair in bun or ponytail.
Hip Hop:
Tennis shoes and comfortable loose clothing.
Acro:
Any style or colored leotard/form fitting crop top with hot shorts on top. Hair in bun or ponytail.
Jazz Technique:
Any style or colored leotard/form fitting crop top, pink, black or suntan tights, jazz pants or hot shorts, suntan jazz shoes. Hair in bun or ponytail.
***Students must have the appropriate shoe for each subject.
Add / Drop Policy
In order to add or drop a class, a two weeks written notice prior to terminating enrollment is required or tuition will be charged. We will not take verbal cancellations. A cancellation notice must be downloaded from our website and submitted to our office. Once costumes are ordered, the costume balance will be due and no refund will be given on costume payments. All changes in schedule must be made prior to November 1st, 2020. If any classes are dropped after November 1st, you are responsible for the remainder of the year’s tuition. The Drop/Add Form can be found here.
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Parking Lot Drop Off/Pick Up:
The circular drive is for drop off and pick up ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK THE CIRCULAR DRIVE.
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COVID POLICIES:
*Dancers will have their temperature taken upon entering the studio.
*Dancers will practice social distancing when lining up to enter the building.
*Dancers will use hand sanitizer when entering and leaving the studio.
*Marks are placed on the floor to help with social distancing.
*Dancers are to bring their own water bottle. (Our water cooler will not be available)
*Dancers should use the restroom at home before coming to class.
*Masks are optional for dancers.
*Staff will be taking extra measures to clean and sanitize before and after every class.
*6x6 grid boxes will be used on the floor to help with social dis”dancing”
*Studio lobby is closed.
*Weather permitting; dancers will use the back/side doors to exit the studio. Please meet your child by these doors for pick up.
*Class will be dismissed 5 minutes early for staff to properly clean for the next class. Please be available for an on time pick up.
Rules and Discipline
Students should arrive 5 minutes before class begins. Class will start on time. Do not drop off students more that 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class.
* Students must be picked up on time.
* All food and drink is to be kept in the lobby
* No jewelry.
* No gum chewing.
* Excellent behavior is expected.
* Discipline problems will immediately be brought to the attention of the parents.
* Students must remain in the lobby or on the porch until a parent arrives.
Valuables
Valuable items should not be brought to the dance studio. The Dance Warehouse, Inc. will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. All items left in the studio will be placed in a lost and found box.
Class Scheduling
2020-2021 Dance Revue
The Dance Warehouse will have TWO productions on Sunday, May 9th. The first production will be held at 1:30pm followed by the second production at 6:30pm. If your child’s assigned class ends with a “I”, or “A”, he/she will perform in the 1:30 show. If your child’s assigned class ends with “II” or “B”, he/she will perform in the 6:30 show. Advanced Intermediate will perform in the evening show. Ballet I, Teen Advanced, Advanced I and II, Junior High Hip Hop, and Advanced Hip Hop will be in BOTH performances. Our rehearsal days at Heymann Center are May 6th, May 7th, and a dress rehearsal on May 8th. More details will be given at a later date.
Revue Tickets
All tickets to our 2021 performance will be reserved seat tickets. The Heymann Performing Arts Center has implemented new policies for all dance studios which includes reserved seating for annual revues. More information will be given at a later date.
Tuition Information
MONTHLY PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Monthly Tuition is collected on the 1st of each month for the months of August thru April.
TUITION RATES:
Hourly rates apply only to tap, jazz and ballet classes.
45 mins/1 hour - $70.00 monthly
1 1/4 hour - $75.00 monthly
1 1/2 hour - $80.00 monthly
2 hours - $85.00 monthly
2 1/4 hours - $95.00 monthly
2 1/2 hours - $110.00 monthly
3 hours - $125.00 monthly
** Recital fees are added to the monthly tuition amount. These fees are explained below.
Hip Hop Kindergarten - 5th grade:
An additional $30.00 to pre-existing tuition if taken with other classes. $45.00 a month if taken by itself.
Jr. High Hip Hop (6th-8th Grade) and Advanced Hip Hop:
An additional $50.00 to pre-existing tuition. $60.00 a month if taken by itself.
Acro / Jazz Technique / Pre-Pointe:
An additional $45 to pre-existing tuition if taken with other classes. $60 monthly if taken by itself.
*Non-Performing Class - No Costume Fees
Private Lessons:
Offered year-round
$50.00 per hour. Schedule your lesson through the calendar on the Parent Portal.
Monthly fees will be processed on August 17th, and on the 1st of each month for the months of September to April. The processing method depends on your payment preferences (credit card or Echeck) that have been inputted into your Parent Portal. There will be a $50.00 fee added to your account for Echecks that are returned by your bank. For payments that are not processed automatically through our portal, a $25 per week late fee will be applied to your account if payments are not made by the 1st class of the month.
Classes will not be interrupted to collect tuition or give change. If you choose to pay by check or cash, payments should be placed in the mailbox provided for you in the lobby. Please label checks with your child’s name and put all cash in a labeled envelope. Absences due to illness, vacation, and the like are not deducted from tuition.
The first tuition payment and costume payment will be automatically charged, according to your payment method, on August 17th, 2020. Tuition will be collected August through April. For those who begin classes after August, your payment will be adjusted by the number of months remaining. Students are responsible for tuition payments through April on any class dropped after November 1st.
Your total monthly payment will include:
-Your monthly tuition
-Revue fees ($250 per child)
-Revue t-shirt fees ($25)
-Revue DVD/Recording ($60)
Not included in the monthly payment will be: Costume fees, Picture fees, Production Costume (if applicable), Revue items (tights, shoes, etc.), and Revue Tickets.
Costume Fees:
If your child is enrolled in our Advanced Intermediate classes or below, costume payments are divided into 2 payments, which are due in addition to tuition payments in September & November.
If your child is enrolled in our Juniors class or above, costume fees are divided into 3 payments, which are due in addition to tuition payments in September, November & December.
Costume fees do not include any Finale Production number costume.
