Assumption of Risk
I understand that the staff at Dance Expressions by Debra reserves the right to place students in the class levels that will be most beneficial to each student's physical ability and mental well-being. I understand that dance is a highly physical activity in which my child may become injured. I understand that Dance Expressions by Debra does not carry medical insurance and that I am solely responsible in the unlikely event that medical attention is required. I understand that Dance Expressions by Debra and its instructors or any representative of the studio is not responsible for any injury that may occur while on the studio's premises during normal class, performance, or rehearsal activity or to or from the studio or performance area. I furthermore authorize Dance Expressions by Debra to seek medical attention for my child in the unlikely event of an accident or emergency.
Payment Policies
Registration Fee
A non-refundable fee of $45 is due at the time of registration per family.
Termination Guidelines
You may terminate enrollment by contacting the studio in writing, in person, or by phone.
Please note that if you drop mid-month, you will not receive a refund as we do not pro-rate.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the 2019-2020 dance season will be paid in 9 equal monthly installments due on the 1st of every month September-May. Some months have 3 weeks, some have 5 weeks but the tuition payments will be the same every month.
If a month of classes is missed, you are still responsible for paying that month's installment, unless you have withdrawn from classes.
If the tuition is not received by the 5th of each month, a $25 late fee will be added to your account.
We do not send out bills or statements unless your account is past due.
If tuition is not received by the 5th of the month, the student will not be allowed to participate in class until tuition and late fees are paid.
If tuition is not paid in full before the dress rehearsal, the student will not be allowed to perform in recital.
Accepted methods of payment include cash, check, money order, cash app, venmo, or paypal. Make checks payable to Dance Expressions by Debra.
Recital
Although the end of year recital is not mandatory, we do strongly encourage students to participate. Please inform the studio if your child will not be participating. Registration deadline to perform in recital is November 19th.
Release of Liability
Dance Expressions by Debra does not carry medical insurance for its students. It is understood that the families' own insurance policy is your only source of reimbursement if injury occurs.
As a condition of acceptance in dance classes, I hereby agree to hold Dance Expressions by Debra harmless and forever indemnify it, and its owner, and its agents from any and all liability arising from injuries which my child should sustain while on the premises occupied by the school.
Studio Policies
Please observe your child's progress during parent week only, as it is distracting to students and instructors to have parents inside the studio. Parent week is March 1st--6th.
Do not enter while class is in session.
Remain quiet in the lobby.
Be on time for all classes.
Please pick up your children on time. Children will not be allowed to leave the building without a parent or guardian.
No food or drinks, except water, will be allowed in the studio or lobby.
No gum during class.
Please call or email if your child must miss class. We do not pro-rate for missed classes.
Complaints will only be addressed during a scheduled meeting, NOT before, during, between or after classes. To schedule a meeting please email Debra at debrasickler@gmail.com.
Wear appropriate attire for each class. Hair must be pulled off the face in a bun, ponytail, or braid, and no jewelry. *If a student is not dressed according to the dress code, he or she will not be allowed in class until dressed appropriately. You will be provided with a copy of the dress code.
Malicious talk or gossip regarding any student, instructor, or parent will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to refuse service to any student or parent who does not comply with these rules or demonstrates inappropriate behavior towards instructors, students, or parents.
Dress code
Must abide by the dress code guidelines
Attire
Ballet-
any color leotard and tights (No Bare Legs!) Skirts or fitted shorts optional.
Jazz, Tap, Modern, Musical Theatre-
Any color leotard and tights (No Bare Legs!) Fitted dance top, fitted dance pants or shorts over tights and leotard optional
Hip-Hop-
t-shirt (nothing too baggy)/dance top, cargo pants, dance pants, sweat pants, or shorts and tights (No Bare Legs!)
Male dancers-
Dance shirt with men's or boy's tights for ballet and t-shirt (nothing too baggy) dance pants, or shorts (no jeans) for all other dance styles
Shoes (do not wear outside)
Ages 3-6
Ballet- girls: pink leather ballet shoe/boys: black leather ballet shoe (tie elastic in knot and cut the ends off)
Tap- girls: black tap shoe (no lace ups and if ribbon replace w/ elastic)/boys: black lace up or jazz tap shoe
Ages 7 and up
Ballet- girls: pink leather ballet shoe/ boys: black leather ballet shoe (tie elastic in knot and cut the ends off)
Tap- black lace up or black jazz tap shoe
Jazz and Musical Theatre- any black jazz shoe (this will be worn in 7-8yr jazz/hip hop class)
Hip-Hop- black tennis shoe
Modern- bare feet although dance paws are permissible
Pointe- pointe shoes of your choice in European pink
Hair must be pulled off the face in bun, ponytail, or braid and no jewelry.
*If any student is not dressed out according to the dress code, he or she will not be allowed in class.
