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. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Tuition Policy- Tuition is based on the number of weekly hours 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.

Hourly Monthly Tuition for a single student:

45 mins........$75
1 hour...........$95
1.5..................$115 (same as 2- 45 minute classes)
2 hours.........$135
2.25...............$145 (same as 3- 45 minute classes)
2.5..................$155
2.75...............$165
3 hours..........$175 (same as 4- 45 minutes classes)
3.25...............$185
3.5..................$195
3.75...............$205
4 hours..........$215
4.25...............$220
4.5..................$225
4.75...............$230
5 hours..........$235
5.25...............$240
5.5..................$245
5.75...............$250
6 hours..........$255
6.25...............$260
6.5..................$265
7+hours.......$270

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

5% 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..................................$95
Costume deposit of $45 is due with November tuition and the remainder is due with January tuition.

Since we order costumes soon after the costume deposit is paid in order to receive them in time for recital, all costume fees are non-refundable. This is also why it is important that your costume payments are made on time. If you need to make payments towards your costume fee total, that can be arranged in advance of the total due dates in November and January.

Spring Recital Fee- Due with April tuition. (All Levels participating in performance)

Recital fee conveniently includes the required performance fee, commemorative recital t-shirt for each student and one recital DVD for the family. You may arrange to make payments toward the recital fee as well in advance of its due date. **Tickets will be available for purchase one month prior to the show; through HLDA for the Pre-Ballet/Apprentice performance, and through the Florida Theatre Box Office for the Spring Concert performance.

One student........................................................................$125
Each additional child in the immediate family.........$65


Individual Prices for additional purchases:

Recital DVD...........................................................................$40
Commemorative Recital T-Shirt....................................$15
Spring Sparkle Showcase Tickets (Pre-B & Apprentice Level Recital).......................................................$15
Spring Concert Tickets (Corps & Prima Level Recital).......................................................$20(+Taxes & Fees)

Payment Terms- Tuition is due on the first day 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.

To sign up for Auto-draft payments you must fill out the "HLDA Auto Draft Authorization" Form in Google Documents. We require new and returning families to submit the form EACH YEAR with their preferences of what fees to be automatically drafted and on which date (1st or 10th of the month). You are responsible for providing and updating your card information and making sure funds are available so that your payments are able to be processed on the auto-draft date. If your card is declined or unable to be processed for whatever reason, you are responsible for following up with your payment or you will be responsible for the corresponding late fee posted after the 10th of the month.

Cancellation of Services- Although you enroll for a full season, we understand that circumstances may arise where you need to drop/withdraw from a class. If you choose to discontinue services and no longer wish to be enrolled at HLDA, a 30-day written notice is required before tuition payments shall be cancelled. Email notice to our official email address: dance@hldanceacademy.com, will count as a written notice. Any payments already made toward tuition, costumes or recital fees are non-refundable regardless of participation.


Thank you for your business!

Details about dance apparel brands and locations for purchase are found on our website. https://www.hldanceacademy.com/appearance-code.html

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.

We offer make-up classes as a courtesy at the convenience of the dance studio. DANCERS ARE PERMITTED ONLY (3) MAKE-UP CLASSES PER DANCE SEASON (i.e. 2021-2022). 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. For extenuating circumstances, please contact team HLDA.

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.
• Students are expected to remain in class for the duration of time and must receive permission from their instructor to leave for safety reasons. Permission will be granted at the discretion of their instructor with consideration made for young dancers.
• 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.
• Students are expected to keep their belongings neat and tidy and clean up after themselves while at the studio. This includes disposing of wrappers/papers and keeping their belongings/shoes in the cubbies provided. Staff will help assist our younger dancers, but parent support is appreciated to set this expectation of behavior.

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. We appreciate you helping to keep the waiting 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 last 2 weeks of January 2022, Jan 17th - Jan 29th, 2022, 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 Sparkle Showcase and Spring Concert (recital) dates are currently TBD, but please put late-May/early-June on your calendar for your dancers. We are finalizing performance details, but please mark your calendars and plan to block out the day for this purpose. 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. Additional details for this performance's schedules and rehearsals will be given at a later date.

We'll also have an additional dress rehearsal in the studio prior to recital on a date TBD, typically one Saturday prior to the recital date. Please mark your calendars and plan to block out that day for this purpose. Detailed schedules will be released as we get closer to these dates.

Tickets to our Spring Recital will go on sale one month prior to the show. Tickets for the Spring Sparkle Showcase will be purchased through HLDA for the Pre-Ballet/Apprentice performance for $15/ticket, and for the Spring Concert through the Florida Theatre Box office $20 (Plus Taxes & 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). All other Monday holidays (i.e. Memorial Day, etc...), the studio will be open.

Studio Closed-
Labor Day - Monday, September 6, 2021
Veterans Day - Thursday, November 11, 2021
Thanksgiving - Wednesday, November 24 - Sunday, November 28, 2021
Winter Break - Monday, December 20 - Sunday, January 9, 2021 (classes resume Jan 10)
Spring Break - Monday, March 14 - Sunday, March 20, 2022 (classes resume March 21)

• Label everything, label everything, label EVERYTHING! Dancers have the same color shoes and tights- protect your purchases by clearly printing their name in all of it.
• 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 personal items as well, especially water bottles!
• Please plan for the dress rehearsal dates, recital dates and studio closures in advance. We publish these dates early to help you avoid conflict.
• Please reach out to Team HLDA with any questions or concerns you may have. It's a pleasure to nurture your dancers and help them have the best experience possible!

Its very important to us that we are careful in our efforts to promote a safe environment for our students and encourage healthy practices as we dance together. Please know that we are taking this very seriously and hope that we can all cooperate in these new policy changes.

If your child had a fever within the last 24 hours, has a cough, or feels sick, we ask you to keep them home and not have them participate until they are recovered. If a child shows symptoms of illness, they will be removed from class and their parents will be called to pick them up. If your child has been exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19, please notify the studio and do not have them return to classes or any other studio events until they are cleared by a doctor.

Drop-off/Pick-up - The lobby will be open for waiting parents and family members and the drop off line will be encouraged, but not required, in order to limit nonessential visitors. Our front desk team will be present to help dancers find their way, if needed. We ask that you drive down to the end of the parking lot (towards the building that says "Fiber") and turn around so as to exit the parking lot so you can pull up in front of the studio headed north. The parking spaces in front of the studio are typically coned off for this purpose. We will guide students into their appropriate classes. We suggest parking down near Café Genovese if you choose to stick around and wait in your car. For pick up, we request that Pre-Ballet parents please walk up to the door to receive your child. We will have the door on the left (unit 208) as an ENTRANCE only door and door on the right (unit 209) as EXIT only, where you may receive your child. The lobby is available for waiting and account questions or concerns at the front desk area. Please be prompt in both drop-off and pick up to help us avoid crowding the lobby area. Please follow the car line traffic pattern to help keep everything flowing.

Sanitizing - We will be sanitizing the dance studio areas before each class. Extra care is taken to keep common areas and bathrooms clean with regular sanitizing. Hand sanitizer will be available and offered to students often. Of course, plenty of soap and water is available too.

Water cooler - The water cooler is available again with supervision from staff members. We strongly encourage you to send your child with a water bottle with their name on it.

Masks - Masks are not expected, but if you feel more comfortable wearing one you may. I do not encourage them to be worn in actual dance classes. Air flow is a concern when participating in aerobic exercise. We will be watching guidelines for our area and complying with local regulations as needed.

Please help :-) This isn't going to be perfect. The whole world is learning as we go right now and we are no exception. We will do our very best in our commitment for best business practices. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to get it right.

THANK YOU! "Thank you" just isn't enough for your support, business, and for helping us make HLDA what it is today. There is still work to be done and yet I'm hopeful that we can offer some sense of normalcy for your children and help them feel secure and engaged in this activity and art form that we all love so much!

Sincerely,
Heather Loveland & Staff at HLDA