Experience Excellence in Gymnastics

          Welcome to the Elite Dance Studio!

 

 

We would like to thank you for having the privilege of working with your child. This packet has been designed to answer the most frequently asked questions about our policies, procedures, and special events. This packet should be kept for your reference throughout the dance year. What can I expect from Elite Dance Studio? 

It is our goal of the dance studio to enrich and provide training in dance and foster an appreciation for the arts. Our students learn to create and build positive self-esteem, poise and confidence. Our staff provides a safe and challenging learning experience, with limited class sizes to provide individual attention to each dance student.  What policies should dancers and their families follow? At Elite Dance Studio, we wish all dancers to have fun and to learn dance education to the best of their ability. In order for all students to achieve these goals, we do expect proper behavior and respect from all members toward classmates and instructors. Improper behavior will be considered grounds for dismissal. We will maintain a safe and clean facility for your dancer. The cooperation of dancers, siblings and parents is necessary to create this environment. No refunds will be given if the dancer terminates enrollment pre-maturely. Open Photos or video may be taken at the studio for special events, newspapers, or publicity purposes. All parents must sign a release form in order for your child to be photographed. Studio Expectations

 

• All children may arrive ONLY 10 minutes before designated class time. No child is to be left unattended in the studio, until their class begins.

We cannot be responsible for your child until they are in their dance class and with their teacher.

• No street shoes are permitted on dance floor.  • Parents of young students must stay during the class, if their child has to use the restroom. •All students must be dropped off and picked up inside the building. Students are not permitted to be in the parking lot unattended.

• Please be prompt in picking up your child so as not to disrupt other classes. If you have an emergency, please contact the dance studio.

• Only one family member may be waiting in the lobby at pick-up time. If more than one, we ask that you have them wait in the car or outside.

• Noise level must be kept to a minimum in the room, especially during class time.

• We teach our students professionalism at a young age, laughing at students' mistakes and dancing ability is unacceptable and is grounds for dismissal

• Students may not run, flip, or hang from barres at any time, while in the dance studio. This is for the safety of your child.

• Foul language or other disruptive behavior is not appropriate dancer behavior and WILL NOT be tolerated.

• No one is allowed in the rooms “Staff Only” or “Private” without Permission. Also please refrain from going behind the front desk.

• No homework is allowed at any time in the room.

• Students may bring a water bottle to class however; it must be a container that has a lid and can be closed tightly. Cups or bottles without lids will not be permitted.

• Keep all personal conversations with staff or parents outside of the studio.

• Pre-school dancers must be at least three and completely potty trained. NO diapers/pull-ups may be worn.

• We are not responsible for electronic devices. Cell phones are NOT permitted in the dance room unless authorized by staff.

If you must reach your child in an emergency, please call the front office.

•What should I do if my child is absent or misses classes due to a conflict? We request that parents make every effort to get their child to class on time and assist them in maintaining regular attendance. Your dedication and commitment will help your child get the most out of our program. We reserve the right to refuse participation in the Showcase due to lack of attendance. (Tuition/costume payments would be non-refundable). Attendance records are kept in each class. Please notify staff about your dancer's absence or conflict as soon as possible by calling the studio office, emailing, or sending a message to our Facebook page. You are entitled to make-up the class on another day. Please speak to class instructor to find out which class is available.

• If your child gets injured (sprain, etc), we encourage the dancer to come and observe during their regularly scheduled class time. You are responsible for notifying the staff, if your student drops a class or discontinues her class. Tuition is not refundable for classes missed due to illness, holidays, and school activities. The staff does understand that schedule conflicts do arise. Please make every attempt to maintain regular attendance. If absences are excessive, or students are leaving early for other commitments, we reserve the right to refuse participation in the Showcase.

• Closings or early dismissals due to increment weather will be announced on our Facebook page and e-mailed to you. We do not close due to cold weather or follow schools' closures. Please check our Facebook page, if in doubt. We may notify you through text as well. The closure will also be posted on our Facebook page, Instagram, and/or website. There will be no refunds for classes missed due to inclement weather. The studio will try to make-up the classes at another time, if scheduling permits, otherwise you must make-up snow dates at your convenience.

•There is no credit for missed classes.

•When is tuition due?

Tuition is a monthly fee. The 12 weeks session requires 3 monthly payments.

The first payment is due at the time of registration and the other 2 are charged on the first day of the following two months.

Tuition is due the first week of the month, after the 7th of the month, a $5.00 late charge will be assessed for each week that it is late. Personal checks are accepted, however, if checks are returned there will be a $30.00 service charge. All payments thereafter will be accepted in cash, or money order only. If you are paying by check or cash, please put tuition in an envelope with your dancer's name, amount, and description of payment (tuition, costume payments, recital fee) and insert it in the payment box. Costume & Recital fee's must be submitted as a separate payment from tuition. We accept credit card payments and debit cards in your Parent Portal account.

There is an annual registration fee, which is good from September until August the following year. 

Registration, Tuition, Costumes and Recital fees are non-refundable. What clothing should my dancer wear? At Elite Dance Studio Dress Code Policy is strictly enforced, please see Dress Code policy for specific leotard/tights color and shoes. All students must have their hair fastened away from the face and neck. Buns, ponytails and braids are preferred. Headbands may be worn for shorter hair.

Any loose hair should be secured with hair/bobby pins. It is highly recommended, that all students have a dance bag to carry their shoes, change of clothing, etc. Do not arrive or exit with your dance shoes on. This will help your dance shoes last longer. Please label all dance wear, shoes, bags, etc. with the dancer’s name. We use Discount Dance Supply for the students dance supply needs. Should my dancer continue dance classes throughout the summer or participate in other dance related activities? All students should always consider taking classes all year round. Every December and June, Elite Dance students will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their accomplishments by performing in our Showcase Recital. They are not mandatory, but many dancers and families will enjoy the wonderful experience.

•We require each family to register for the classes through our website. All-important updates are sent via email. We STRONGLY encourage you to check your email regularly as a means of staying updated on current information and changes that occur within the studio. We will make every effort to keep you informed of studio news.

Elite Dance Studio maintains a website, Facebook, Instagram, and email account. You can find all the information regarding scheduling, updates, newsletters and emergency closing. Please check the bulletin board, your email, or our Facebook page for any last-minute changes.

Please make any changes in your Parent Portal of any contact information changes to phone number, email or credit/bank information.