To enroll a
student at Academy of Dance, an Enrollment Form must be
completed, signed, and dated by the student's parent or guardian (if
under 18 years of age). A $15.00 per student or $40.00 per
family non-refundable registration fee is required at the time of
registration. This fee covers administration costs and will
reserve a place for the student in an appropriate class.
Student
File
Upon enrollment
of a student, a family file will be made and placed in the file box
located in the waiting area of Academy of Dance. This is used
by Academy of Dance to communicate important information to
students and their families. Please check your family folder
every time you are at Academy of Dance.
Change of Status Form
If an existing student adds, drops, or
changes any classes or if there is a change in any personal information
required on their enrollment form, you must complete a Change of Status
Form. If a student drops a class they must immediately notify the
staff by completing a Change of Status Form. This will allow another
student to fill the vacant spot. If a student drops a class and does
not notify the staff you will continue to be billed for that class.
Newsletter
Academy of Dance releases a monthly
newsletter in order to keep students and parents informed of upcoming
events. A current newsletter will be placed in your family file each
month. They will also be available in the reception area of the
studio as well as on the web site. It is your responsibility to
make sure you have a current newsletter. (click
here to go to the Newsletter page)
Performance Opportunities
Enrolled students will have the
opportunity to perform in annual performances. All students are
encouraged to participate however, participation is not required.
Students who choose to participate will be required to purchase costumes.
Students will receive a Costume Order Form several months prior to each
performance. the form must be completed and submitted along with
payment in full, by the costume form due date in order to receive a
costume and dance in the performance. Dress rehearsals are
mandatory. If a student is absent from the dress rehearsal, they
will not be allowed to perform.
Student Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Please do not drop off students any
earlier than 10 minutes prior to their class time. And make sure to
pick up students immediately following their class.
Parents and Guests
All visitors of Academy of Dance must
conduct themselves in an ethical and appropriate manner while at the
facility. Academy of Dance staff work very hard to provide children
and adults with a positive learning environment. Yelling, cursing,
gossip, and slander are not allowed and will not be tolerated.
Parents, please supervise any children that you bring to the facility AT
ALL TIMES! DO NOT let your children out of your sight and out of an
arms reach. DO NOT allow your children to play outside on the porch
or in the parking lot - this is dangerous. Parents and guests are
not allowed in the classroom during class time, as this is distracting to
students and instructors but they may observe students through the windows
in the waiting are ONLY. Please do not talk, wave, tap on the
window, etc. to students while they are in class. Instructors may
close the blinds in order to eliminate distracting activity. Parents
are NOT required to remain at the facility while their student is in
class.
Classroom
Etiquette
Attire &
Hair
Ballet/Lyrical
Girls -
Pink tights, solid color leotard, pink ballet shoes, skirt is
optional. Hair tied back in
a secure bun.
Boys -
Black shorts or tights, solid color t-shirt, white ballet
shoes.
Jazz/Tap/Hip Hop
Boys and
girls must wear dance attire and appropriate shoes. See
instructor for specific style. Street clothes are not
allowed. Hair must be tied back away from face.
For the safety of all
students, jewelry, including large earrings, necklaces, and
bracelets should not be worn to class. (Post and small
earrings are okay.)
Attendance
Good attendance
is imperative as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire
class. Please make every effort to be on time for each class.
Lack of proper warm-up can result in serious injury. If a
student is more than 10 minutes late they will miss the necessary
warm-up and not be allowed to take the rest of the class.
Attendance is taken each class and recognition is given at the June
performance to those with perfect attendance from September to June!
If there are three or less students attending any given class, the
class will be treated as a semi-private and will be shortened to half the length of the regularly scheduled class. (Tuition
will remain the same.)
Classroom
Behavior
Students are
expected to display courteous and attentive behavior while in the
classroom. They will be required to listen to their instructor
at all times, speak in turn when called upon and use appropriate
language and actions. Students are required to be respectful
to fellow students and instructors at all times.
Food,
Drink, and Gum
Food, gum, and
toys are not allowed in the studios. Drinking water is allowed
in a sealed plastic container. Please bring your water in with
you at the beginning of class as you will not be allowed to leave
class to get water.
Parents
and Guests
Please do not
converse with instructors during class time. Instructors have
consecutive classes throughout the evening and will not always have
time to converse with parents before or after class either. If
you have a question for an instructor please leave a note in their
file and they will get back to you.
Tuition
2008 - 2009
Hours Per
Week
Tuition
Discounted Rate
Hours Per
Week
Tuition
Discounted Rate
1
$46
$42
6
$200
$180
1.5
$62
$56
6.5
$215
$194
2
$80
$72
7
$230
$207
2.5
$95
$86
7.5
$245
$221
3
$110
$99
8
$260
$234
3.5
$125
$113
8.5
$275
$248
4
$140
$126
9
$290
$261
4.5
$155
$140
Unlimited Individual
$215
$194
5
$170
$153
Unlimited Family
$305
$275
5.5
$185
$167
Regular
Classes
Tuition is payable on a monthly basis and is calculated on the
number of classes throughout the year, not classes per month.
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month.
If you pay your tuition before the 1st, you may pay the
Discounted Tuition amount. If you pay after the first day
of the month, please pay the regular tuition rate. Any
payments after the 15th will be subject to a 10% finance charge of
the full installment amount. ($5.00 minimum charge.)
Tuition is non-refundable and may not be pro-rated for missed
classes however make-up classes are available for injury or illness
and must be pre-arranged with the instructor.
Any checks returned for non-sufficient funds will be subject to a
$35.00 administration charge.
Drop-In
Students
Students may take classes as a drop-in student if the class is not
full. A drop-in student is not able to participate in any
performances and not guaranteed a place in class.
The Drop-In rate is $15.00 for a 1 hour class or $20.00 for a 1.5
hour class
Private
Classes
Private classes are available for those who have a desire for more
intensive training and individualized attention. These
classes can also act as individualized choreography for competitions,
pageants, etc.
Academy of Dance charges $40.00 per hour or $25.00 per half-hour
payable at the time of the private class. Your instructor may charge
an additional choreography fee.
Regular dance class tuition must be paid current before a private
lesson can be scheduled.
Forms
To view
and print the forms click on the appropriate link below. The
form will open in a new window for your viewing ease. You can
then print the form, fill it out at your convenience and turn it in
to the front desk on your next trip to the studio.
(Adobe Reader is needed to view.)
Academy of Dance will
host your Birthday Celebration! The birthday party includes a
dance class for the Birthday Boy or Girl and their guests!
Book early to ensure the date of your choice! For more
information please see a staff member at the front desk on your next
visit or give us a call at 360-769-7277.
Academy of
Dance 4280 SE Mile Hill Drive, Suite
101
Port Orchard, Washington 98366
360-769-7277
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