Welcome to the family! At Heather Loveland Dance Academy we pride ourselves on excellence in technical dance training while creating an inviting atmosphere for each dancer to develop and grow in confidence. A premiere dance studio in our area, HLDA offers dance classes for all ages, no matter the experience. Our classes are structured in a way to make each dancer feel comfortable, have fun, and refine their technical abilities at their own pace. We help to build positive, motivating relationships between teacher and student allowing each dancer to succeed. Our studio environment is specifically designed to find joy in dance and we aim to have our students experience that during each and every class!

We appreciate the support of all of our students and parents as we strive to have an orderly and organized studio with the best business practices. Encouraging your dancer to build character traits such as kindness, obedience and hard work will help us have a successful dance class each week.

Please read and review all of our policies and information so that you and your dancer know what to expect and come prepared to dance!

Registration Fee- Annual Registration Fee of $40 for one student, $65 for a family, is required to enroll in classes and reserve your student's place in the appropriate class.

Tuition Policy- Tuition is based on the number of weekly classes a student is enrolled in and is conveniently broken down into ten monthly installments during the 40- week dance year. For this reason, months that have more than four weeks (May) or fewer than four weeks (December), the amount of the monthly installment remains the same.

Monthly Tuition for a single student:

1 weekly class...................$65
2 weekly classes...............$110
3 weekly classes...............$140
4 weekly classes...............$165
5 weekly classes...............$185
6 weekly classes...............$205

10% discount given for each additional child in the immediate family.

10% discount for the annual cost of tuition paid up front and in full. NOTE: This does not include any additional fees such as costume and recital fee.

Military Family Discount - $10 off total monthly tuition.

Costume Fee
Pre-Ballet and Corps Level Costume Total....................$75
Prima Level Classes Costume Total..................................$85
Costume deposit of $45 is due with November tuition and the remainder is due with February tuition.

Recital Fee- Due with April Tuition.
Recommended Option #1- This bundle conveniently includes the required performance fee, commemorative recital t-shirt and exclusive souvenir recital gift for each student and one recital DVD for the family. Your family will also receive two free tickets to our performance. You may make payments toward this fee throughout the year.
One student........................................................................$125
Each additional child in the immediate family.........$65

Option #2- Pay your student's required performance fee and choose if you wish to purchase the recital DVD and commemorative T-shirt individually. Two free tickets to our performance is included with the performance fee.

Performance Fee (required)..............................................$75
Each additional child in the immediate family............$55

Recital DVD...........................................................................$40
Commemorative Recital T-Shirt....................................$15
Recital Tickets.......................................................................$15

Payment Terms- Tuition is due at the first class of each month. A late fee of $15 will be charged after the 10th of the month. Auto-draft is a preferred method of payment, however, we gladly accept cash, check or credit cards. Returned Check fee is $25. If special circumstances arise, please speak with our staff to make payment arrangements.

Thank you for your business!

Ballet classes- Solid color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes without drawstrings. Chiffon ballet skirts allowed. Please refrain from tutus or costumes. Please no glitter.

Jazz, Hip Hop & Musical Theatre classes- solid color leotard, pink, tan or black tights, black jazz shoes. (Slip-on style recommended).

Tap classes- solid color leotard, pink, tan, or black tights, black tie tap shoes for Apprentice level and Corps I level tap classes, black oxford style shoes recommended for all other levels.

Modern & Acro classes- solid color leotard, pink, tan or black convertible, footless or stirrup tights. No shoes- bare feet required.

• Hair should be neatly and securely confined away from face and off the neck. Buns are recommended for ballet although not required.

• No underwear should be worn with dance clothing. (Think of it like a bathing suit).

• No jewelry or accessories. Large earrings are especially a hazard to the dancer and accessories cause distractions to class.

• No cover-ups or baggy clothing allowed.

• Tightly fitted shorts or leggings are permitted with leotard & tights for classes other than ballet.

• Please clearly label all dance shoes and clothing.

• Remember! "You're never fully dressed without a SMILE!"

Please do your best to attend the class you are enrolled in each week. Curriculum in each class is a building process so consistent attendance is helpful to students' success. Students are expected to be punctual so that we may utilize all our time efficiently.

If a class is missed, students may make-up their absence in a comparable level class. Please ask your teacher or HLDA staff member for make-up class recommendations. Make-up classes are not recommended for absences from the months of March through May while preparing for performances.

Conduct

Students:
• All students are expected to come to class on time and prepared to work.
• Students should be attentive and obey group directives given by their instructor. (Instructors will kindly guide them in learning this skill).
• Students should be kind and polite to their classmates and teachers. Being courteous and respectful sets the tone for learning.
• Food and drink is not allowed in the dance studio nor is chewing gum allowed in class.
• No cell phones in class. Students should silence cell phones and leave them in the dressing room at your own risk. HLDA is not responsible for lost or stolen electronics.
Parents:
• Parents are expected to be courteous while waiting and keep a low volume in the lobby. Parents may leave the studio while child is in class.
• Siblings are welcome to wait in the lobby where we keep lots of crayons, coloring pages, books and a few toys. We appreciate you helping to keep the play area neat and tidy.
• Observation is closed to parents on a regular basis, however, please ask teachers if a special case is requested. Observation days will be offered at times throughout the year.
• Posting video clips of classes or choreography on social media is prohibited if more than 30 seconds long. Please respect our intellectual and artistic property.
• Instructors are happy to speak with parents about concerns or give feedback but respectfully ask that you arrange to conference with them in the daytime hours, not during class time.

Visitors Week will be held the weeks of January 20-23, 2020, and January 27-30, 2020, during your regularly scheduled class time. This is a chance for parents, family and friends to come and observe our classes and see our dancers in action. Please bring your cameras to capture these memories. You'll be amazed at all the improvements each dancer has made since the beginning of the year! Our Visitors Week is also an opportunity to get important details about our annual Spring Concert (recital) so don't miss it!

Spring Concert

Our annual Spring Concert (recital) will be held on FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2020. Our performance will be held at the Lazarra Theatre at the UNF Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. We will have a dress rehearsal that morning so please make necessary arrangements to take off work and get child care for other children in your family for that day.

We'll also have a dress rehearsal in the studio prior to recital on SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2020. Please mark your calendars and block out that day for this purpose. Detailed schedules will be released as we get closer to these dates.

Tickets to our Spring Concert will go on sale on May 1, 2020, and are $15. You will receive two free tickets when your account is paid in full through May tuition, as well as all costume and recital fees.

Volunteers are welcome and needed! We invite you to help us throughout our dress rehearsals and performances backstage or maybe even on stage! Please share with us any skills or artistry you could contribute to our show. We love to have family members help building props and adding to your dancer's production in any way.

Thank you!

Studio Closures

HLDA typically follows St. Johns County's school calendar of closures for major holidays. Additionally, in the event of serious weather conditions, we will defer to local authorities' recommendations and send out word on the status of our studio by way of e-mail and text alerts (please "opt in" for text alerts on this form).

Studio Closed-
Labor Day - Monday, September 2
Veterans Day - Monday, November 11
Thanksgiving - Wednesday, November 27 - Sunday, November 30
Winter Break - Monday, December 23 - Sunday, January 5 (classes resume Jan 6)
Spring Break - Monday, March 16 - Sunday, March 22 (classes resume March 23)

• Talk to your child about these rules and expectations. Coach them through meeting new friends and doing new things!
• Pack a dance bag. Keep dance clothes, hair brush, hair ties, a snack and water bottle. The after-school rush can be stressful and preparation makes happy dancers.
• Label EVERYTHING! Dancers have the same color shoes and tights- protect your purchases by clearly printing their name in all of it.
• Please plan for the recital date and studio closures in advance. We publish these dates early to help you avoid conflict.
• Please reach out to Mrs. Heather with any questions or concerns you may have. It's a pleasure to nurture your dancers and help them have the best experience possible!