Rules and Regulations
First Class - The Director and Teacher have the right to re-evaluate class level.
By registering in Fall semester classes, students will automatically be enrolled in the Spring semester unless Shuffles is notified otherwise.
NEW STUDENTS: All invited classes (INV) are at the discretion of the director. If you want to register for an INV class, please make sure to fill out your student's dance and musical theater experience in the Parent Portal along with your students updated birthdate.
IMPORTANT: When registering, please update your student's birthdate on the Parent Portal to help with correct placement
Absences and Makeups - Please send an email to the Director when an absence is necessary.
- Students may makeup absences by attending a similar level class approved by the Director.
- A total of 2 makeup classes will be allowed per semester.
Tardiness - Please be on time for all classes. After 10 minutes, participation is at the discretion of the Director and the Teacher.
Photo Waiver - By registering your student at SHUFFLES, you give permission to take and publish photos of your child in print or online for promotional purposes.
Tuition and Payments
Tuition should be paid in full before the first class. You can choose to pay for the Full Year in one payment or per semester. Choose your payment preference on the Credit Card information page. Shuffles does offer a payment plan option below that is available to students registering for the Academic year only. Payment plans do not apply the Summer or Workshop tuitions. To inquire about a payment plan, please contact Buddy@shufflesnyc.com and StudioManager@shufflesnyc.com
PAYMENT PLAN/ 3 monthly installments plus a 10% fee/ Initial Payment:
50% of tuition + 10% fee
2nd Month: 25% of tuition due
3rd Month: 25% of tuition due
There is $35 registration fee, per student, when registering for the academic year.
All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE once classes have begun.
A PARTIAL refund can be give before the start of classes.
ACADEMIC YEAR REFUNDS
Full tuition (excluding fees) will be refunded only if written notification from the parent is received 24 hours PRIOR to the first class. After that, tuition, registration, and all additional fees are non-refundable.
SUMMER REFUNDS
All tuitions and fees are non-refundable.
Each family must have a non-expired credit card on file to create a Parent Portal account and to register with Shuffles. Please choose your preferred e-payment schedule (By Semester Payment , Full Year Payment or Payment Plan)
Trial classes are $40. Must be paid before the trial class.
Class Requirements
Hair
- Pulled out of face for Tap, Musical Theater and Theater Jazz
- Worn in a bun for Theater Ballet
Girls Uniform
- Tap Ages 4-5, 5-7, 6-8: SHUFFLES black leotard with skirt, white socks, black Mary Jane tap shoes
- Tap Ages 7-9, 8+ : SHUFFLES t-shirt & tap shorts/leggings, tan tap shoes
- Musical Theater Class: SHUFFLES t-shirt & tap shorts/leggings, tan jazz shoes
- Theater Ballet: Black leotard & Pink tights, ballet shoes
- Theater Jazz: SHUFFLES t-shirt & black shorts/leggings, tan jazz shoes
Boys Uniform
- Tap: SHUFFLES t-shirt, black shorts/pants, tap shoes
- Musical Theater Class: SHUFFLES t-shirt, black shorts/pants, jazz shoes
- Theater Ballet: SHUFFLES t-shirt & black shorts/pants, ballet shoes
- Theater Jazz: SHUFFLES t-shirt & black shorts/pants, jazz shoes
Students are expected to arrive on time for all classes
Private Lessons
SHUFFLES offers private dance, voice and acting lessons that can be purchased individually or as a package
SCHEDULING
Privates may be scheduled by email or in-person at the front desk at Shuffles. It is recommended that privates are scheduled 1 week ahead of time, but may be scheduled up to 24 hours in advance.
For dance and acting privates email: StudioManager@shufflesnyc.com
For voice privates email: Cyndi@shufflestap.com
PAYMENT
The fee for your lesson must be paid in full before the lesson begins. A fee will be posted to your online account and your credit card on file will be charged if you have not completed payment prior to the lesson.
CANCELLATION
Any changes in scheduling or cancellation of your private lesson must be made 24 hours in advance or the full payment will be due.
PRIVATE PACKAGES
Shuffles offers private packages in Tap, Theater Jazz, Theater Ballet , Voice & Acting. All packages consist of 14 lessons and must be completed 1-year from purchase date.
STUDIO RENTALS
SHUFFLES STUDIO
Book studio time directly through Shuffles (subject to availability)
STUDIO 1 $50/hr
STUDIO 2 $50/hr
STUDIO 3 $50/hr
CONTRACT STUDIO
Reserve your lesson day & time for the entire semester for dance or voice through Shuffles. Subject to availability. Inquire with Director@shufflesnyc.com
Semester Rental price may vary depending on day and time chosen due to holidays and breaks.
VOICE/ACTING ROOM
Call Studio Maestro directly at 212-787-1584
VOICE/ACTING ROOM $20/hr
IN-HOME VOIC/ACTING LESSON
Travel fee of $20/lesson
PRIVATE PACKAGE AGREEMENT
By purchasing a Private Package from Shuffles Broadway Tap & Musical Theater School you agree to the following terms:
All Private Package fees must be paid in full before the first lesson date.
Private Packages consist of 14 lessons which must be completed within 1-year of purchase date.
Lessons must be canceled 24 hours in advance or the lesson will be counted toward the package.
If a lesson is scheduled for a Semi-Private Package, that lesson will be counted toward the package whether or not all of the students attend, unless the semi-private lesson is cancelled 24 hours in advance.
Lessons may be scheduled up to 24 hours in advance, but it is recommended to schedule one week ahead of time.
Shuffles will provide an appropriate faculty member to teach for Private Package Lessons. It is understood that the faculty will rotate and the same faculty member will not teach every lesson in the package.
Shuffles reserves the right to alter or cancel this agreement at any time.
Studio Rental is not included in your package. You will need to arrange a studio rental package through Shuffles or rent individual studios through Studio Maestro by calling 212-787-1584.
