2011-2012 Policies

Tuition: Tuition is due September 1, 2011, January 1, 2012, and March 1, 2012. Tuition is due regardless of holidays or absences. A 1% late fee will be added onto tuition fees every week until payment is received. After 4 weeks of not receiving payment child will be unable to attend classes until payment is received. Statements will not be sent until an account is past due. Tuition is based on a term system, and is divided into 3 payments for your convenience. For this reason, no adjustment is made for “short” or “long” months.

Returned Checks: All returned checks receive a $25 charge to cover bank fees and processing.

Withdrawals: Tuition payment is expected until the studio is officially notified that a student has withdrawn by the parent/guardian. We have a 2-week cancellation policy in regards to term fees.

Registration fee: An annual non-refundable registration fee of $30 is required from each family at the beginning of their dance year. This fee covers any administrative expenses throughout the year as well as extra recital rehearsals held at the studio.

Recital Costumes: Recital costumes are ordered the week before Winter Break. Costumes must be paid for by the studio in advance, and once ordered cannot be canceled or returned. Sizes are selected based upon sizer-suits provided by the costume makers at the end of November beginning of December. “Two fingers” of growing room is allowed for all growing children. A non-refundable costume fee of $80 per costume is required by November 1st. Fees received after this date will be $85 per costume. Recital costumes are not custom, they are sized to fit the average person of that size. We usually “error” on the large side, as costumes are easier to take up than to let out. We make every effort to give each dancer the best fit possible with standard size costumes.

Absences and make-ups: The best way for your dancer to reach their potential is with regular attendance at the most appropriate class level. We understand that this is not always possible. The studio office will contact any dancer who misses three consecutive classes. We do not make-up classes that the dancer has missed due to family/personal reasons. If the studio closes due to bad weather there will be make-up classes.

Contacting your instructor: Classes are scheduled back-to-back. In an effort to run as close to schedule as possible, instructors will not be able to visit with parents or students between classes. All of our instructors will be happy to speak with you outside of class time. Please visit the reception area and leave them a message to call you along with how late you receive calls in the evening.

Placement: Students will be placed in classes that are most appropriate for their age and ability. It is important that students do not advance too rapidly, missing important training along the way. Class instructors will decide placement.

Cancellations: Vision Dance Academy reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any class that does not have sufficient enrollment.

Holidays and Closings: Please see Important Dates. (Under Recreational Program)

Drop Off/Pick Up: Students should be dropped off and picked up within ten minutes of their scheduled class time. We are not staffed to supervise children for extended periods of time outside of the classroom. If you have an emergency or get caught in traffic, please call the studio so we can let your dancer know where you are.

Attire: Proper dance attire is important so that our instructors can properly train their students, and is an important part of the discipline instilled in a young dancer. Proper attire and shoes are required for each class. Hair should be pulled back out of the face for all classes, unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Our dress code can be on our website under Classes.

Personal Property: Be sure to label your belongings, and do not bring toys, purses, cell phones or any other item in which you do not want to lose. Shoe bags/backpacks may be put into the change rooms provided. Vision Dance Academy is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Unlabeled items we find will be placed in “Lost and Found”. They will be stored until it becomes full, then they will be given to Goodwill. Remember, if your lost item is labeled it will be much easier for us to return it to you!

Current events: We want you and your dancer to stay informed so that you may both have an awesome dance experience. Expect periodic newsletters, which will be posted on our bulletin board in the lobby and will be emailed out. If we do not have your email address, please provide it to our office staff.

Observation windows: We are happy for you to watch as your dancer becomes the best that they can be. Please be aware that if you watch your dancer every class you may not notice their improvement as well as if you visit periodically.

Siblings: We understand the need to bring younger siblings to the studio, please supervise them so that classes are not interrupted and property is not damaged. We also would like to keep a pleasant lobby atmosphere. Children who are disruptive or destructive will be asked to sit quietly, or may be asked to leave.

Communication: Please feel free to bring any questions, concerns, compliments or ideas to our attention as soon as they arise. We want this to be an outstanding experience for our students and their parents.