Studio Policies & Procedures

Registration:

We accept and enroll students from August through the end of February for our Academic year which runs from September through June (first or second week.) Registration opens mid summer through January 31st.

Summer Dance begins the first week of June and continues through the end of August. Enrollment and Registration opens early spring.

To enroll in our academic year and summer dance programs a completed and signed registration form with a nonrefundable annual registration fee of $17.00 should be turned in before the class start date. Pre enrollment is required to allow for appropriate class sizes and correct placement. Your selected tuition payment plan of monthly or semester billing must be turned in to the school office when a student registers for classes or no later than the start date of the students first class of the “dance school program”. When registering, parents and students are asked to review our website thoroughly to maximize your experience and training with us. Please sign the release form and share any additional information about you or your child which will enable the school faculty to fully to better meet specific needs.

Academic Year Tuition:

Although we do not require contracts of any kind, our tuition rates are based on a 9 month September through first week in June “Dance Year,” (unless you are joining us for a pre determined summer dance session with different payment rates). Once the dancer is enrolled, it is assumed that they will stay for the nine month academic dance program. A student is not dropped unless parental notification is received at the front desk. Tuition is the same each month regardless of the number of weekly classes in any particular month. Tuition includes weekly dance instruction, recital rehearsals, any other performance rehearsals and performance times. Recital costumes, tickets or entrance fees to other performing venues are not included in tuition. Payments may be made monthly or by the semester. No tuition refunds available of any kind, unless the dancer develops a major medical condition. Please consider this when paying in advance for any of our programs or events.

Semester Payments:

Payments made for the entire semester reflect a 5% discount over the monthly rate. The discounted semester rate for each class is listed next to the Class Curriculum. To receive the semester discount, payments must be received by September and or the first week in Semester I and by January 15th for Semester II. Semester payments not received by these due dates shall revert to the monthly payment plan. If your account reverts back to the monthly payment plan you will be charged back the 5%. No tuition refunds or transfers available of any kind, unless the dancer develops a major medical condition. Please consider this when paying in advance for any of our programs or events. Exact change or checks accepted, sorry no credit cards.

Semester I: First week of classes up to the 18th week (not including Thanksgiving week or Winter Break)
Semester II: From the 19th week up to the 36th week (not including Spring Break)

Monthly Payments:

Monthly payments are due the 1st of each month. Since monthly tuition is the same every month (tuition is based on 36 weeks of classes paid in 9 monthly installments with vacation days already deducted), no regular monthly statements will be mailed. Each family is responsible for making monthly tuition payments on time. Monthly payments made after the 10th of the month are subject to a $15 late fee. No tuition refunds or transfers available of any kind, unless the dancer develops a major medical condition. Please consider this when paying in advance for any of our programs or events. Exact change or checks accepted, sorry no credit cards.

Multiple Curriculum/Family Discount:

Students doing more than one curriculum (i.e. ballet + jazz, jazz + tap, etc.) and families with more than one child enrolled in the school receive a 5% discount off the total of the combined classes. This discount is in addition to the semester payment discount if payment is made in accordance with the semester payment plan described above. No refunds available.

Individual Classes:

Please contact the office.

Returned Checks:

A $20.00 service fee will be charged for all returned checks.

Attendance Fall/Spring & Summer:

To gain full benefit from any dance training, students should plan to make a commitment to participate and fully finish out their selected dance class. All absences must be reported to the school office in advance. Missed classes may be made up with the permission of the teacher and must be arranged in advance. Classes taken as makeup should be a lower level than the student’s regular class, and the makeup must occur within the same month as the absence. If for any reason it is necessary to withdraw from class, please notify the office to avoid being billed. Students in the upper level classes who are injured are required to observe classes. Students should always be on time for class; latecomers may be asked to observe. Tuition for classes missed is nonrefundable.

We do accept students from August-End of February for our Academic year. Summer Dance begins the first week of June and continues through the end of August.

For those students who fulfill the schedule requirements of their selected class, they may come to any of the classes offered one level down at no additional cost. This is not to be abused. You must also stay within the dance discipline. This applies to dancers ages 8 and up and is only to be practiced during the school year. We feel that this opportunity will enable the student to perfect his/her dance skills and will also allow the younger students to observe a more technically proficient dancer, both of which are invaluable.

The schedule can or may change slightly as classes will be added or deleted as dictated by enrollment.

Studio Regulations:

Gum, food and drinks are not allowed in the studios or dressing rooms. Students may eat and drink in the lounge areas. The studio is designated nonsmoking. Students eight years old and younger should be accompanied to class and should not be left waiting for more than ten minutes before or after class. The studio doors should be unlocked 15 minutes before class. Parents should make sure the studio is unlocked before leaving the student. Students waiting for rides shall wait inside the front door, never on the street. Dance clothes should not be worn on the street; please wear a cover-up, even in warm weather. Younger dancers are not permitted in the studio unless the teacher is present. A dancer may ask permission to leave the studio for any reason. Observers are not allowed in the studio while class is in progress, unless otherwise specified. Please respect the right to privacy of both teachers and students. Students are expected to behave courteously to teachers, staff, and other students at all times. Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the class or the school. We expect "Dance Manners" at all times.

Behavior:

All efforts are made in assisting even the most reluctant student. Please be certain your child is ready for dance and is willing to participate. In the event a student should drop due a lack of readiness, tuition will be applied towards a future class of your selection. MSDT reserves the right to excuse a child/student from class, without refund due to inappropriate and or unsafe behavior.

Photo Release:

The studio is hereby granted permission to take photographs of the students to use in brochures, websites, posters, advertisements and other promotional materials created by the school. Permission is also hereby granted for the studio to copyright such photographs in its name.

Open Door Policy:

We feel that communication is key and paramount to provide the best program possible. Come to our office with any questions and concerns at anytime.