Enrollment
Dance classes typically begin after Labor Day*,
and the dance school year culminates the last weekend
in May prior to Memorial Day weekend. Classes are offered
in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and lyrical for 2-1/2
year old children through teens.
Under
9 Years Old Enrollment
For under age 9-year-old
students, enrollment for the 2011-2012 season begins on
Monday, April 11, 2011 at our dance studio
office (after 8:30AM). Enrollment must be completed in-person
for the first day only, and is on a first come-first served
basis. Mail-in, drop off or telephone registrations are
permissible after April 11. Enrollment is ongoing until
a class is full.
Nine
(9) Years & Older Enrollment
There is no printed schedule for 9-year-old & older
classes. For these classes, registration begins Wednesday,
June 1, and we urge parents of these students to register
before July 1 so that classes
can be set for the Fall. Where possible, we will try to
maintain continuity of class scheduling from last year's
schedule. Most 9-year-old and older classes are leveled.
Tuition
For
students (or families) enrolled in less than 3 classes
per week, there are 2 payments. The first payment is due
at registration and the second payment is due November
15.
For
students (or families) enrolled in 3 or more classes
per week, a monthly payment is payable through
eight months, September April, after making
the initial payment at registration.
A
registration charge will be applied against all refunded
tuition's. There will be no tuition refunds after November
15th.
Dance
Wear and Shoes
For
your convenience, throughout the school year, dance
wear and shoes are available for purchase at the dance
school. We carry a full line of high quality, well priced
merchandise
including many beautiful leotard styles, ballet shoes,
jazz shoes, and tap shoes. In addition to these essentials,
we also carry tights, dance sweaters, jazz pants,
sweat pants, sweat shirts and dance bags. Keep in mind
dancewear items
make great birthday and Christmas gifts! Additional
Dress Code Information
We
know how important it is for your child to feel comfortable
as she/he learns to dance. We always take great care
to properly fit your childs' dance wear and shoes.
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Beginning Tuesday August 23, the school store will be open for dancewear purchases on the following days and times:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10am – 5pm
Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday (Aug 26 & Sept 9) 10am – 4pm
Saturday (Aug 27 & Sept 10) 10am – 4pm
If you have not done so, please purchase dancewear before the September 12th school opening date.
Dancewear and shoes will not be available for sale during the first week of school.
Payments
for dance wear are by check or cash no credit
cards please.
Parent
Observation Week
Parents only are welcome to observe the dance classes inside
the classroom during this week. This
will enable parents to experience the classroom atmosphere
the
combination of music, instruction and student response.