The Dance Studio Policies
I have read and understand the studio policies listed on the website. Personal property is the sole responsibility of the students. Personal items of value should not be left in dressing rooms or the hallway, cubbies are provided in each studio for dancers to store personal items. The Dance Studio is not responsible for injuries or accidents which might occur while on the premises. Al Pre K1 and Pre K2 dancers must be a minimum of 3 years old at the start of class, and must be potty trained.
Covid-19 Policies
Parents and dancers understand that they will need to follow all new restrictions and policies due to Covid-19. The Dance Studio will follow all guidelines required and recommended by Washington state and the Whatcom County Health Department. Details will be emailed to families by the end of August.
Registration
All new and returning students must register and pay the registration fee to guarantee a place in the requested class(es) for the current dance year. The registration fee is $15 per dancer. Classes are filled on a first-come first-serve basis. Accounts with an outstanding balance can not register until the balance is paid in full.
Tuition
Tuition is due your first class of each month. Updated 2020-2021 tuition rates can be found on the website. A late fee of $10 will be applied if tuition is not received by the 10th of the month. For the 2020-2021 dance year tuition can only be paid monthly, there will not be a pre-pay 6 month or full year discount due to the unknowns of Covid-19 restrictions. To set up monthly automatic payments, please contact Maria in the office.
Attendance
Dancers are expected to attend classes regularly. Please call or email the office if your dancer is going to be absent. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, if a class is missed there will not be make up opportunities between September and December.
Attire
Proper dance attire enables the student to participate fully in class and to maintain a disciplined attitude toward his/her studies. Combo classes must have ballet and tap shoes, leotard and tights, and any appropriate dance accessories. Ballet classes must wear leotard, tights, ballet shoes, and hair in a bun. Lyrical, jazz, and tap must wear leotard, tights, appropriate shoes, and have hair pulled off face. Hip hop does not need leotard and tights, but clothing must be appropriate fitness wear and inside sneakers or jazz shoes. No street shoes on the dance floors, no dance shoes on the street for dancers and parents.
Parking
The Dance Studio parking lot will be drop off/pick up only Monday through Friday afternoons. This is for the safety of our dancers. Drivers may find on street parking nearby. Please do not park in any surrounding businesses as they are private. Covid-19 drop off/pick up details will be emailed to you when it gets closer to the start of classes.
Cancellation Policy
If you are wishing to drop a class, or classes, you must notify Maria in the office before the 1st of the next billing month. If you drop on/after the 1st of the month you will be required to pay full tuition for that month. There will be no penalty to the family if closures occur due to Covid-19 restrictions.
