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.
Registration & Tuition Policies ***NEW***
1. The account on file will automatically be charged an annual registration fee upon completion of enrollment. Single student registration is $30 and family registration is $50.
2. Ace Dance Academy requires automatic bill pay. Tuition will come out automatically via bank draft or credit card on the first of the month.
3. There is a $15 late payment fee for declined/expired cards or delinquent accounts.
4. To pay with cash or check, do so prior to the first of the month or tuition will be deducted from the account on file automatically.
5. Based on a nine month school year 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 by half.
6. Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable and refunds will not be given for any reason. 7. No refunds for missed classes, however make-up classes can be arranged. Please see make up classes below.
8. To withdraw from a class, notification must be received in writing by the 15th of the month to discontinue charges for the following month.
9. To transfer into a new class, written notice must be received by the office two weeks prior to the transfer date. Permission must be granted by an Ace director.
10. 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.
Production Fee Policies ***NEW***
1. The June production is a wonderful opportunity for all Ace students, but is not mandatory. 2. Ace Dance Academy automatically withdraws production fees on the following dates:
November 15: $155 primary students
$165 secondary students
December 15: $65 for each additional costume (students in multiple classes)
3. All show fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
4. If you do not wish to participate in the June production, written notification must be given to Ace prior to these dates.
5. For students that enroll after November 15, the production fees are due immediately upon registration. If opting out of the June production, written notification must be received at the time of registration.
6. The production fee includes one costume, one pair of tights (if applicable), additional costume accessories, two tickets to the performance, production fees (theatre rental, staff, etc) and a souvenir DVD.
7. If your child is in more than one class, the cost of each additional costume is $65. This amount is automatically withdrawan on December 15.
8. Ace will assign each student two show tickets. Additional tickets are the responsibility of individual families.
9. As a courtesy, professional photographs will be taken of students in their costumes on a weekend in May/June. Attendance on Photo Day is not required and purchasing photographs is optional. Photo packages are not included in the production fee. If you choose to purchase photographs, this will be an additional expense.
What you can expect at another dance studio (on average):
| Costume | $65 |
| Tights | $15 |
| Participation Fee | $30 |
Two Tickets X $16 | $32 |
| DVD | $40 |
| Accessories | $25 |
| =$207 | |
| Our Production Fee | =$155/$165 |