Policies/Studio Rules
1. The lobby is for sitting, observing and visiting only. When students are not in class,
parents are responsible for their children's behavior and safety. Children are not permitted to
play in the lobby at any time. For everyone's safety, the lobby floors must remain clear of toys
and other materials.
2. Students must wear warm up clothes over their dancewear and street shoes when entering and exiting the studio building.
3. No food, drink or gum in the dance studio.
4. No street shoes in the dance studio.
5. Parents must walk children 12 and under to and from the classroom.
6. A vacant studio is not to be played or loitered in.
7. If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late to class, the student may be asked to observe. Without proper warm-up, students risk injury.
8. Students may not leave before class is concluded without prior arrangement with the instructor.
9. Students must be picked up on time after class. Ace Dance Academy is not responsible for students outside of class time.
10. Family and friends are asked to remain outside of the classroom at all times. This is beneficial for the student and class progression because it provides a safe and non-distracted environment (see Observation below).
11. Please keep conversation in the lobby positive and up-beat. Negativity does not provide for a healthy environment.
12. The studio office and area behind the reception desk are private areas for faculty and staff only.
13. It is a common courtesy to call when you will not be in class.
14. Ace Dance Academy is not responsible for personal property.
15. Ace Dance Academy reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
Observation
In order to keep distractions to a minimum, only students are allowed in the classroom. There are observation windows located in the lobby. You are welcome to discreetly observe as long as it does not distract your child or other class members.
Generally scheduled in the weeks prior to our winter and spring breaks, family and friends are invited to enter the classroom for class observation and a special presentation. If you would like additional information on how your child is progressing, you can schedule an appointment to meet with the instructor through the office.
Music in the Studio
Music in class, during rehearsal, and for productions is carefully monitored. We provide tasteful, age appropriate songs in all classes that are free of questionable lyrics. Students are exposed to a wide variety of music from jazz to electronic, Christian to pop, world to oldies.
Tuition Policies
1. Tuition is due by the first of the month. Ace Dance Academy does not bill. There is a $15 late payment fee. This is strictly enforced.
2. Tuition is non-refundable and refunds will not be given for any reason.
3. No refunds for missed classes however, makeup classes can be arranged. See makeup classes below.
4. Based on a nine month school schedule, tuition is the same amount every month regardless of how many classes fall within that month. For the month of June, tuition will be pro-rated.
5. To withdraw from a class, notification must be received in writing by the 15th of the previous month to discontinue charges to your account for the following month.
6. To transfer into a new class, written notice must be received by the office 2 weeks prior to the transfer date. Permission must be granted by an Ace Dance Academy director.
7. There is a $25 returned check fee.
Makeup Classes
Attendance is taken every week. If you have to miss a class, please contact the office and let us know. There are no refunds for classes not taken, but missed classes may be made up within four weeks of the student's absence. Makeups must be scheduled in advance with the office. Ace Dance Academy limits makeup classes to three per school year.
$155 Production Fee Due by December 1st
(can be paid at the time of registration)
We require all students in our primary, secondary and pre-professional programs to participate in our full-scale performance in June that will display their growth as dancers and give them an opportunity to understand all facets of a professional stage production. This non-refundable fee includes one costume, one pair of tights, additional costume accessories, two tickets to the performance, production fees (theatre rental, technical staff, insurance fees, house management, music rights, etc), and a souvenir DVD.
What you can expect at another dance studio (on average):
| Costume | $65 |
| Tights | $15 |
| Participation Fee | $30 |
Two Tickets X $16 | $32 |
| DVD | $35 |
| Accessories | $20 |
| =$197 | |
| Our Production Fee | =$155 |
If your child is in more than one class, the cost of each additional costume is $65. This amount is due in full by January 20.
Additional tickets are the responsibility of individual families.
As a courtesy, professional photographs will be taken of students in their costumes on a weekend in May. While attendance is recommended, purchasing photos is optional. Photo packages are not included in the production fee. If you choose to purchase photographs, this will be an additional expense.
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