Tuition, Fees & Policies

(Click here to download a copy of our 2011/2012 Studio Handbook)

REGISTRATION AND RECITAL FEES

$110 Includes: Registration for a single (1) student ($25); non-refundable;
5 Recital tickets (any combination of shows), non-refundable ($60); 1 Recital
tee shirt, non-refundable ($25)
• Additional Student Registration fee: $25/each, non-refundable, plus $25 per recital tee (non-refundable).
• Additional advance-purchase tickets are available at the studio on Ticket Day, Sunday, April 22, 2012, through June 1, for $12 each, or for $15 each at the door. (Tickets are non-refundable after June 1, 2012).

TUITION

A seasonal fee will be established based on the total number of classes taken by each family and the total number of costumes required. All initial payments are due by the first class. For administrative efficiency, no exceptions will be made. Students may not begin classes until all tuition and costume payment arrangements have been finalized.

You may choose from the following payment options:
A) 10 monthly payments by ACH Debit from your checking account (No service fee; credit card account number must be provided and will be kept on file as backup; you may choose either the 5th or the 15th of each month for the withdrawal)

B) 10 monthly payments by credit card (PLEASE NOTE: Accounts using a credit card for payment will be charged a $5.00 per month service fee; Cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover; you may choose either the 5th or the 15th of each month for the withdrawal).
C) One-time only full payment due by first class
D) Two payments (September 1st and February 1st)

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PAYMENT METHOD CHOICE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

Dance Education Fee: Each family will be assessed $1 per month for our Dance Education Newsletters and Events throughout the season.

Adds or Drops: a simple form must be submitted prior to the first of the month.

NOTE: Credit will not be given for any classes missed. Make-up classes may be arranged at the instigation of the dancer or his/her family.

RECITAL COSTUME FEES

Non-refundable after December 31, 2011. There is a cancellation fee of $15/costume. Non-returnable after receipt. Exchangeable for size.

• Deposit for all dancers – $75 per student per class

• Level 1-2 Hip Hop classes wear custom-designed tee shirts with the bottom of their jazz costume – $25 per tee shirt

• Boys’ costumes are often separates and, therefore, subject to market price. We will endeavor to secure the most economical, yet appropriate, costumes for our male dancers.

Any additional fees will be due at time of notice. Costume payments will be spread over the months from Sept. – Jan.
NOTE: If an account is not current for costume payments as of December 5, 2011, costumes will not be ordered for those dancers. Client assumes the risk of costumes not shipping in time for Picture Day and/or Dress Rehearsals and Recitals for any orders placed after the primary order in December.

The 2011-2012 Competative Dance Team

Qualified dancers attend Team rehearsals by technique plus Conditioning class, Ballet and a minimum of one other core class (Jazz or Tap). Team rehearsals are dedicated to choreography and performance quality excellence, conditioning class will focus on technical evaluations with a ballet emphasis.

Season: July 2011-April/May 2012. See schedule for class times. Team members are also required to attend Summer 2011 classes in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop.

Auditions for new students by appointment

POLICIES

ATTENDANCE

Please notify us if a student will not be in class: call 248.380.1666, or e-mail us at csdc5678@sbcglobal.net.
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Excessive absences are grounds for elimination from the class and any related performances including June Recitals. Individual instructors will determine if private tutoring (see Specialty Class Rates) is warranted.

NOTE ABOUT COMPANY LEVEL CLASS

Company Level classes require consistent attendance and a high level of commitment both personally and to your classmates. Excessive absenteeism is not allowed for any reason within the control of the dancer, i.e., conflicting membership on another team (sports, musicals, etc.). Individual instructors will determine if a student, and his/her classmates, will benefit from private tutoring (see fee schedule) in the event of a situation out of the control of the dancer, i.e. health or family issues, that affects the dancer’s ability to come to or participate regularly in class. Your acceptance of this class placement constitutes your agreement to abide by these rules to maintain your standing at this Company class level.

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
Bad weather may cause class cancellations. Students should phone the studio one hour prior to their class time for information. We won’t necessarily follow public school closings. If weather conditions throughout the year cause more than 2 cancellations, make-up classes will be scheduled by the instructor.

DRESS CODE
Leotard, tights, dance shorts or a ballet skirt are considered appropriate attire for all ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and lyrical classes. Proper shoes are mandatory for all classes. Students improperly attired will not be allowed to participate in class. IMPORTANT: Please see page 2 in the studio handbook for detailed information regarding required attire and shoes for each class.

PARKING
Our allotted spaces are in the rear of the building. Please enter through the Studio Entrance at the back of the building. PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THE STUDIO WHEN DROPPING OFF DANCERS – PLEASE PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE OR DRIVE TO THE REAR ENTRANCE AND DROP OFF THERE.

CLASS VISITATIONS

Families will have an opportunity to view a portion of their child/s’ class once per month, on a date and time to be determined by each individual instructor; advanced notice of visitation days will be provided.

TUITION AND COSTUME FEES
All tuition and costume payment arrangements are due by the first class. For administrative efficiency, no exceptions will be made. Students may not begin classes until all tuition and costume payment arrangements have been finalized. See Tuition & Fees section for details.

RECITAL TICKETS
For tickets purchased on Ticket Day, seat selection will be on a first come/first serve basis. If a client has no preferences for seats, they may turn in their ticket request form prior to Ticket Day, and still receive the advanced purchase price.