observance policy
Make-up classes & absences
You may make-up missed classes in classes that fit the dancers age and skill level, however they MUST be pre-arranged at our office and must be made up within 30 days. A maximum of two make up classes will be allowed per 30 days. Missed classes are not refundable. Tuition is still due to hold the spot for your child. There are no refunds if you drop a class in the middle of the month. We request that a parent call or email the studio to inform the teacher and staff of any absences, illness, or problem a student is having.
Dancers may not make up any classes in the months of May and June as the classes will be primarily working on recital pieces.
If you are re-enrolling in the same season, after having dropped all classes from the studio, there will be a re-enrollment fee of $15 per student.
Dress code
BALLET - Black leotard, pink tights, and pink canvas ballet shoes required. Hair MUST be in a bun.
JAZZ & TAP - Leotard and tights required. Jazz pants, dance shorts, or leggings are optional. Mair must be pulled back in ponytail or bun. Slip on jazz shoes/tap shoes required
LYRICAL - Leotard and tights required. Dance shorts or leggings are optional. Please be sure tights are transition, footless or stirrup. Hair must be pulled back in ponytail or bun. Shoes may be Pirouette shoes, foot undies or dancer may go barefoot.
ACRO - Leotard and bare feet are required. Tights and shorts are optional. Hair must be pulled back in ponytail or bun.
HIP HOP - Any comfortable work out type clothing and athletic shoes are acceptable. No Jeans.
COMBO CLASSES - any color leotard and tights. Skirts acceptable. Pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Ballet shoes with adjustable strings/ties will not be allowed
NO bare midriff allowed in any class
Please note: The HRDC dress code is STRICTLY ENFORCED. If your dancer has a dress code infraction more than once, they will be asked to sit and observe class. On the third infraction, they will not be able to participate.
studio holidays & closures
LABOR DAY
Monday, September 7TH
OCTOBER BREAK
October 5-10th
HALLOWEEN
October 31st
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Monday, November 23th - Sunday, November 29th
WINTER BREAK
Friday, December 19th - Sunday, January 3rd
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Monday, January 18th
PRESIDENTS DAY
Monday, February 15th
SPRING BREAK
Sunday, March 14-Saturday, March 20th
EASTER MONDAY
Monday, March 29th
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 31st
Parents observance of classes is recommended and encouraged. Parents must view through the viewing window and are not to sit inside the classroom, unless given the okay from an instructor.
recital & costumes
RECITAL SIGN-UP DAYS - Friday December 4th 5-8pm OR Saturday, December 5th 10am-1pm. Each dancer that plans on participating in our annual recital must attend ONE of the sign up days. At the event, your dancer(s) will get to see a picture of their costume, be measured, and parents will go over the costs associated with participating in the recital.
RECITAL COSTUMES - costumes will range in price from $70-100, depending on age/size of dancer. A $40 costume deposit will be due at sign-up for each costume. Remaining costume balances will be due January 1st. All costume fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. A $10 late fee will be charged if payments are not received by the deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS. Costumes will not be ordered or sent home with outstanding balances.
RECITAL FEE - A recital fee of $65 is due at sign-up for recital. This fee covers administrative fees and other associated costs. Your dancer will receive an official recital T-shirt. This fee is NON REFUNDABLE. Attend the recital sign up day to receive $15 off your recital fee.
2027 RECITAL DATE:
Friday, June 17th & Saturday, June 18th
RECITAL LOCATION:
First Baptist Church
33 W. Alpine Ave
Stockton, Ca 95204
dropping & adding a class
ADDING -
If a student would like to add a class after they are enrolled, they are welcome to do a free trial class. After the trial, if you would like to add the class to your schedule you may do so by logging into your parent portal. Any additional tuition associated with the class will be due upon the addition of the class to their schedule, but will be prorated if it is in the middle of the month.
DROPPING - Tuition Cancellation Policy
We understand that schedules can change throughout the season. If your dancer needs to withdraw from a class, we kindly ask that you come into the studio to provide the verbal communication at least 30 days prior to the intended withdrawal date.
Tuition will remain due during the 30-day notice period. This policy allows us time to adjust class enrollment, staffing, and offer the available space to another dancer.
Example:
If you would like your dancer to stop attending classes beginning November 1st, in person verbal communication must be provided to the studio no later than October 1st. If notice is received after October 1st, November tuition may still be due.
Please note that telling an instructor verbally does not count as official notice. All withdrawal requests must be submitted in person directly to the studio office manager.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us keep our classes running smoothly.
REMEMBER: your account will continue to be billed if the above actions are not handled accordingly
