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Studio Policies |
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Attendance |
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| Dance classes should be
attended on a regular basis. The progress of the individual
student as well as the class depends on everyone’s
commitment. If a student is going to be absent, please try
to notify the office. There can be no refunds for missed
classes; however, students will be allowed to make up
classes within one month if possible. Check with the office
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Tuition and Fees |
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Registration Fee: $40 for every student (parents of enrolled students do not pay a registration fee). Every student is required to submit a newly completed registration form each year, along with the registration fee.
Tuition Schedule for Non Company Classes
Monthly tuition is based on the number of weekly class hours taken. One hour of class time is $60 per month. Add $5 for each additional quarter-hour taken. Each additional family member receives a $10 discount for the 2nd child and $15 discount for the 3rd child.
Tuition Schedule for Company Classes
All company classes will be priced as follows:
- First company class: $80
- Second company class:
$50
- Third company class: $30
- Note: Students taking 3 company classes will be allowed to take a Pointe class and technique class for no additional charge.
Important:
Tuition is based on
enrollment, not attendance, and is due the first class of
each month.
It is important to remember that tuition is a monthly rate,
and remains the same whether
there are 3, 4, or 5 weeks in the month. Tuition payments
are due monthly; however, we
can accept payments in advance. (We will give a 10% discount
to accounts paid yearly in
advance.) Tuition can be paid in cash (a receipt will be
issued) or check. When making
payments by check, please put the student’s name on the memo
line. A statement will only be mailed or possibly e-mailed
to you if you have a balance overdue. Tuition is due by the
15th of each month, and will be considered late after that.
A $15 late fee will be assessed unless other arrangements
have been made with the office manager for a payment
schedule. There is a $45 NSF charge on all returned checks.
CLASS WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Early withdrawal from a class before the completion of the
year requires a 30-day written
withdrawal notice to the office manager. Please do not leave
phone messages or rely on the instructor to notify the
office. The Parent/Guardian continues to be responsible for
tuition during the 30-day notice period. |
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Attire |
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No T-shirts
or sweatpants allowed! Students will be asked to leave
the class until appropriate attire is found. Ballet:
Solid color leotards or camisoles with tan, black
or pink tights (regular, footless or capri tights) and a
dance skirt. The hair must be up high on the head in a
secure fashion (not to be constantly dealt with in class).
It is important for the instructor to be able to observe all
bodylines.
Tap and Jazz: Solid color leotards and camisoles,
tights, jazz pants, capris, gouchos or dance shorts worn
with tights. Hair must be worn up in a ponytail, braid or
bun. Shoes vary according to age and classes. A shoe list
will be compiled in September and handed out in classes.
Students must have shoes for class, you will not be allowed
to participate barefoot.
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Calendar |
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| The studio will be closed on
the following days in conjunction with the Wake County
Public Traditional Schools:
Labor Day: Monday,
September 3rd
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday – Friday, November 21st
– 23rd
Christmas/Winter Break: Friday, December 21st –
Wednesday, January 2nd
Spring Break: Monday, March 31st - Friday, April
4th We will have classes on
Monday, April 7th.
Other Important Dates:
NC State Fair: Sunday, Oct 14th – Company Members
Only – 2 performances
Fall/Halloween Class Parties: Wed. Oct. 24th , Thurs.
Oct. 25th, Mon. Oct. 29th
and Tues. Oct. 30th. The studio will be closed on Wed.
October 31st .
Parent Watch Week: Mon. Dec. 10th thru Thurs. Dec.
13th, this is when parents are allowed to go inside the
classrooms and watch the class progress.
Holiday/Christmas Class Parties: Mon. Dec. 17th thru
Thurs. Dec. 20th
Raleigh Christmas Parade: Saturday, November 17th,
9:30 – 12:00 Line-up 8:45 AM
(Company members and teen tap classes)
Apex Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 1st, 5:00 –
7:00 Line-up at 4:00 PM
Cary Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 8th, 2:00 –
4:00 Line-up at 1:00 PM
NOTE: WE WILL HAVE CLASSES ON TEACHER WORKDAYS
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Inclement Weather
Policy |
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| Normally, we will follow the
Wake County Public School decision: however, you can always
check for exceptions by calling the answering machine at the
studio (851-2570) or checking the website at
www.premierschoolofdance.com, both will be updated as
soon as a decision is made. |
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Student
Conduct |
| Food and Drinks are
prohibited in the dance studios! Students and parents
are welcome to use the lobby areas and the locker room for
eating, doing homework, reading, watching television, etc.
We just ask that you remain quiet and do not disrupt
classes. Please remember to throw away all trash, helping
us to keep the studio clean.
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Parent Conduct |
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Please show respect for the
teachers and the students by not entering the individual
dance studios during class time. If you have questions or
concerns, please ask an office staff member, or leave a
message for the teacher. This will give teachers the
opportunity to give you their full attention rather than
being distracted. Also, teachers cannot stay on
schedule if they talk to parents and /or students between
classes. We would also ask all
parents to please reinforce our expectations regarding
behavior and responsibility. Siblings must be kept under
strict supervision, as horseplay and running will not be
tolerated. You are welcome to call anytime, send us an
e-mail or leave a note in the payment box on the front
counter with any questions.
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Recital Costumes |
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Recital costumes will be
ordered for all students that are enrolled as of December
1st, 2007. If a student takes ballet, tap and jazz then
3 costumes will be ordered. Sometimes the intermediate and
advanced Ballet classes will perform both a Classical and a
Lyrical number and the intermediate and advanced Tap classes
may do both a Tap and a Clogging number. In these cases
there would be two costumes ordered for each class. We will
deal with this on an individual class basis. All recital
costumes must be PAID IN FULL by December 15th in order for
costumes to be ordered on time. We are dealing with costumes
companies that require full payment when the order is
placed. All regular dance classes pay $60 for each class
your child takes. For example if your child takes Ballet/Tap
costume fee is $120, Ballet/Tap/Jazz is $180,
Ballet/Lyrical/Tap/Clogging/Jazz is $300. If your child
takes a teen class from Monica, Amanda or Michelle there may
be a small balance that will be billed to you in February or
March. All company classes pay $75 for each form of dance.
If the costumes are higher than $75 a bill will be sent for
the balance due. Please remember that costume fees need
to be paid in full by December 15th or we cannot order your
costumes.
IMPORTANT NOTE
REGARDING COSTUME PAYMENTS:
- Costume
fees can add up quickly, especially with students taking
multiple classes. We Strongly suggest that you pay for
one costume along with each tuition payment in
September, October, November and December. We will
accept payments to be applied to your costume account at
anytime. A statement will be sent out in early December
for any unpaid costumes. This will give you time
to get the payments in before the Dec. 15th
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Recital Dates |
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Recital Information
Dance Recital: Please save these dates for recital
performances Fri. May 30th, Sat. May 31st and Sun. June 1st
and Fri. June 6th and Sat. June 7th.
The recital will only be held on one of these weekends at
Meredith College. A firm date will be announced by early
October.
Dance Recital Rehearsals: Mon. May 26th (Memorial
Day) Company Members will practice opening number and all
group dances at the studio 3:00 until 9:30. Group times
will be announced later. The studio is closed for all
other classes on Memorial Day.
Tues. May 27th Wed. May 28th and Thurs. May 29th all
rehearsals will be held at Meredith College. Class pictures
will be taken at the auditorium during rehearsals. |
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