Tuition & Late Fees (Not applicable to Summer Sessions)
Tuition is 11 monthly payments per season (August-June). Parents have the option to pay sessions in full. Tuition is set to automatic debit from checking, savings, or credit card every 1st of each month. Tuition is non-refundable once classes have begun and is paid to save your child's place in class. If you withdraw before the first class, you will receive a full refund of tuition. Monthly fees will not be reduced or deducted for absences, holidays, or ceased attendance part way through a month or quarter.
There is a $10 late fee for ALL late tuition payments. This fee will increase by $10 each week thereafter until account is paid in full. If total bill is not paid by date set, the dancer will have to sit out of class. All fees must be paid in full before recital or the student will not be able to participate. There is a $40 fee for ALL returned checks and automatic payments.
Cheer Teams Only- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Cheer dancers are required to pay the $230 fee toward uniforms due at registration. Tuition for cheer is $25.00 per month. **IMPORTANT** It is mandatory that each cheer dancer to be enrolled in Ballet, Progressing Ballet Technique, AND Jazz Dance Classes. Cheer teams will participate in 1-2 national competitions per year as well as perform at local events within the community. Cheer dancers must be committed and ready to work hard. Each participant is expected to be a positive role model inside and outside of the studio at all times.
Class Attire (Not applicable to Summer Sessions)
Class Attire is ordered through En Pointe Dance Studio. Purchases can be ordered at www.enpointeds.com via the "Shop" tab. All orders will be shipped to En Pointe Dance Studio for distribution. You will be notified when your order has arrived.
Notice of Withdrawal (Not applicable to Summer Sessions)
It is assumed that your child is a continuing student and payment is expected unless a 2 weeks' notice is provided. Notice may be made by phone but written is preferred. If no notice is given, you will be charged for the following month's classes. Monthly fees will not be reduced for absences, holidays, or ceased attendance part way through a month.
Attendance and Tardiness (Not applicable to Summer Sessions)
Students are encouraged to attend their classes on a regular basis. If a student is unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible. If a student is more than 10 minutes late, they will not be allowed to participate in class that day. Students arriving late cause too much distraction, delay, and will not be properly warmed-up for class. Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class. If more than 3 out of the last 6 classes are missed the dancer WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the recital. If 3 consecutive classes at the beginning of the new season are missed, your dancer will be automatically withdrawn from their classes. Please make every effort to attend every class. Missed classes may not be deducted from tuition payments.
Dress Code and Hair (Not applicable to Summer Sessions)
Ballet is a form of discipline and as such, we ask students to arrive to class properly groomed and attired before they enter the classroom. All students should arrive with their hair secured away from their face and preferably in a bun. If hair is too short for a bun, it should be pulled away from the face and secured. Regarding jewelry, we ask that students do not wear any jewelry in the classroom, including watches. Small earrings are acceptable.
COVID Modifications
Your instructor will be at the door to greet you. Temperature readings will be performed at the entrance. Students with a temperature reading above 99 degrees will be asked to return home. Upon entrance, each student is expected to sanitize their hands (we will provide hand sanitizer). The lobby area, waiting room, and kitchen area will be closed off for the time-being. Therefore, parents are welcomed to wait in the parking lot or run errands during their child's class time. Student belongings will be placed in the lobby area upon entrance. Please only bring what is necessary for class. Classes will be limited to less than 10 students, including the instructor. For classes larger than 10, the class will be split in half. The first half will sit and observe each dance combination (6 ft apart) while the other half dances and receives instruction. Then, vice-versa. Masks are required. Please do not allow students to be dropped off no earlier than 10 minutes prior to their class time. Teachers will walk students out to their parents one by one (6 ft apart) upon completion of class. Instructors will clean their hands and sanitize all dance equipment after classes. Bathroom door-knobs will be wiped by the instructor/employee after each use. Please try to use the restroom prior to class time.
Recital (Not applicable to Summer Sessions)
Dress rehearsal for upcoming recitals will be the day before the recital. Recital dates will be announced and ask these dates to be reserved. The dress rehearsal is mandatory for anyone performing in the recital. Dancers who do not attend the dress rehearsal WILL NOT be allowed to perform in the recital. Account balances at En Pointe must be PAID IN FULL prior to the recital in order to perform in the recital. Recital this year is scheduled for June 6, 2020. Please reserve this date on your calendar.
Recital Costumes (Not applicable to Summer Sessions)
The ballet costume package which includes costume, accessories, tights, garment bag, hanger, (1) free recital ticket, and DVD is $118 for each student dancer. If a dancer is in more than one class, he or she will need to purchase additional costumes which can run from $60-$100. Costume fees will need to be paid on time so that costumes can be ordered on time. You may pay money towards your costumes at any time before the costume fee is due. Once costumes are ordered, there are no refunds. All tuition accounts must be up to date to order costumes. Any costumes that are ordered after the original order, will have to pay a late fee for shipping. Please be advised, late orders may not be here in time for recital pictures. After costume distribution, it is the responsibility of the dancer to ensure proper care; costs to replace damaged costumes are the responsibility of the dancer and parent. Costume payments are due February 1st .
Video/Pictures (Not applicable to Summer Sessions)
The recital will be recorded using professional equipment, and DVD copies will be made available. No flash pictures are allowed during performances. Flash pictures can distract dancers while they are performing on stage. There is a great deal of editing involved for our DVD's. Please allow 4 weeks for the delivery of the DVDs.
Liability Waiver
I hereby release En Pointe Dance Studio, LLC. staff members to render temporary first aid to my child in the event of any injury or illness, or seek medical help, including transportation by an En Pointe Dance Studio, LLC. staff member, or its representatives, whether paid or volunteer, to any health care facility or hospital, or the calling of an ambulance for said child should it be deemed necessary. I recognize that potentially severe injuries can occur in sports or activities involving motion. Being fully aware of these dangers, I voluntarily consent to the aforementioned person participating in En Pointe Dance Studio, LLC. and I accept all risks associated with participation. In consideration for allowing my child to use these facilities, I, on my own behalf and the behalf of my child and our respective heirs, administrators, executors, and successors, hereby covenant not to sue and forever release En Pointe Dance Studio, LLC. its officers, representatives, employees or agents from all liability for any and all damages or injuries suffered by my child while under the instruction, supervision, or control of En Pointe Dance Studio, LLC. I have read and understand this Medical Authorization, Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability and I voluntarily affix my name in agreement. By agreeing, I give permission for En Pointe Dance Studio, LLC. to photograph my child for marketing purposes. I understand that En Pointe Dance Studio, LLC. will not identify names with images, unless permitted. I have read and agree to comply with the En Pointe Dance Studio, LLC Code of Conduct and Release of Liability.
