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
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 2nd
OCTOBER BREAK
October 7-12th
HALLOWEEN
October 31st
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Monday, November 25th - Sunday, December 1st
WINTER BREAK
Friday, December 21st - Sunday, January 5th
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Monday, January 20th
PRESIDENTS DAY
Monday, February 17th
SPRING BREAK
Friday, March 7th - Thursday, March 13th
EASTER MONDAY
Monday, April 21st
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 26th
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 6th 6-8pm OR Saturday, December 7th 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 $60-90, depending on age/size of dancer. A $30 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 $60 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 $20 off your recital fee.
RECITAL DATE:
Friday, June 19th & Saturday, June 20th
DRESS REHEARSAL:
Thursday, June 18th
RECITAL LOCATION:
First Baptist Church 33 W. Apline Ave. Stockton Ca
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 MUST inform the office manager. 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 - Since dance fees are charged on a month to month basis you may drop out of a class at any time. If you have paid a months fee and drop before the 15th of the month, you will not receive a refund. You may however finish the rest of the month and drop at the end of that particular month. If you drop classes after the 15th you will be billed for the entire month. To ensure you do not get billed after you have dropped a class, please make sure to come in and speak to the office staff or send an email so that we may remove you from that class list and our billing records. REMEMBER: your account will continue to be billed if the above actions are not handled accordingly
