Studio Information & Policies                              				2015-2016
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Student’s Name _________________________________________
Parents Signature_______________________________________
Date ___________________________

Styles 
Jazz- THE FREE STYLE OF DANCE, INVOLVING STRETCH, ISOLATIONS, AND COMBINATIONS, INFLUENCED  BY THE SOCIAL 	CONTEMPORARY DANCES AND MUSIC OF BOTH TODAY AND YESTERDAY
Tap- AN AUDIBLE FORM OF DANCE THAT DEVELOPS A STRONG SENSE OF RHYTHM AND COORDINATION.
Lyrical- THE FUSION OF THE BALLET AND JAZZ DANCE STYLES, LYRICAL DANCE AIMS TO INTERPRET THE ACCOMPANYING MUSIC IN AN EMOTIONALLY EXPRESSIVE WAY.
HipHop- A HIGH ENERGY CLASS THAT USES THE LATEST SOUNDS IN MUSIC TOGETHER WITH MOVEMENTS INFLUENCED BY SOME OF TODAY’S TOP CHOREOGRAPHERS. HIPHOP ENCOMPASSES MOVEMENT THAT HAS ELEMENTS OF POPPIN, LOCKING, AND BREAKING AS WELL AS FREESTYLE MOVEMENTS TO GIVE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN SENSE OF STYLE. HIPHOP IS URBAN, DIVERSE AND FOREVER CHANGING.
Modern/Contemporary- A STYLE OF THEATRICAL DANCE THAT REJECTS THE LIMITATIONS OF CLASSICAL BALLET AND FAVORS MOVEMENTS DERIVING FROM THE EXPRESSION OF INNER FEELINGS.
Tots Combo- AGES 3-6. A CREATIVE MOVEMENT COURSE FOR TOTS, BASED ON THE RUDIMENTS OF DANCE, BASIC BALLET, INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ, AND DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD RHYTHM THROUGH TAP.
Ballet- THE MOTHER OF DANCE WHICH DEVELOPS GOOD BODY STRUCTURE AND TONE, BODY PLACEMENT AND TECHNIQUE, STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY, AND IS IMPORTANT FOR THE WELL ROUNDED DANCERS

Practice Wear (DRESS CODE STRICTLY ENFORCED)  Initial_________
Practice wear is required for all classes. I have checked what my child needs.
 Ballet- Tights & Black Leotard or DC Elite ballet dress code may be worn as well, Pink split-sole Ballet 	shoe(Dress code strictly enforced for ballet)
 Elite Ballet- black DC ballet shorts, black DC ballet top, hair in bun or ponytail(only)
	(Dress code strictly enforced for ballet- You will not be allowed in class if not in dresscode)
 Jazz- Shorts, Leggings, Jazz pants and a fitted top (No Baggy Clothes) Tan Freeform Capezio shoes
 Lyrical- Shorts, Capri's, Jazz pants and a fitted top (No Baggy Clothes) Tan canvas Pirouette shoes
 Tap- Shorts, Capri's only(No long Pants or Jeans)Black Lace up, split-sole Tap shoes 
	Bloch or Capezio brand shoes ONLY
 Hip Hop- Baggy Clothes, Sneakers (No fitted clothing) Clean White Tennis Shoes for
	 non-elite performances
 Tots combo-Any dance attire,(leotard & tights recommended) pink ballet shoes & black tie tap shoes.

Registration Fee   Initial_________
A $20.00 Fee is required with the registration form to reserve class space. A registration is not considered complete and class space is not reserved until this fee is paid. Registration Fees are non-refundable. 

Pricing and Tuition Initial_________
Tuition is based on a course fee. The total cost for  36 class and/or rehearsals has been divided into 9 equal monthly payments. All holidays have been taken into consideration and you do not pay for these classes. Tuition may be made by cash, check, or credit.  Due to the increase in credit card fees, All credit/debit transactions will be subject to a $2.00 Processing fee, Beginning August 17th, 2015. Tuition is due by the first of each month. A $10 late fee will be added to the account for each late payment. Payments are considered late after the 20th of every month. No statements will be mailed out unless you are overdue.  All accounts must be kept current and there is no refund for missed classes. 

Insurance  Initial_________
Dance Creations does not carry medical insurance for its students. It is required that all dance students be covered by their own family insurance policies and if injury occurs it is understood that the student’s own policy is your only source of coverage.

Snow or Bad Weather  Initial_________
The studio will not necessarily close for snow days, regardless if area schools are closed, since many times roads are clear and safe by 3:00 p.m. If in doubt, call the studio for a recording on whether classes will be held or not.

Holidays  Initial_________
Holidays will generally follow school schedules. Holiday dates will be posted and notes will be given to your children prior to holiday periods.

Attendance  Initial_________
Attendance is taken at each class. Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class and the studio cannot jeopardize its responsibilities to the rest of the class for one student. Please make every effort to have your child at every class.

Private Lessons  Initial_________
Private lessons are available at an extra charge of $25.00 per half hour or $50.00 per hour to learn a routine for a competition or pageant, for extra technique help, or extra help if classes have been missed, etc. 

Recital  Initial_________
Recital will be May 21st, 2016. The two weeks prior to recital should be left open due to rehearsals and pictures May 9th- May 20th . All parents and students will be notified with plenty of advance warning when rehearsals will occur. All recital rehearsals are mandatory! Recital Tickets go on sale May 1st and each individual must purchase a ticket to attend the show. Please remember that this show does sell out so mark the date on your calendar and don't miss this amazing show! All classes will perform in at least one Recital, Some will dance in both recitals.

Costume Fees Initial_________
A non-refundable $35 costume deposit is due the first week of October. Each class will have a separate costume fee. The remainder of the costume balance is due before Winter Break (December 22nd, 2015). Costume Balances are usually under $30, and every effort is made to keep these costs down. *** With the exceptions of elite classes*** If costume deposits are not paid within a timely manner, a costume will not be ordered for your child and your child will not be able to perform in the recital. Costumes are made to order and NO REFUNDS will be given for ANY REASON! 

Others:  Initial_________
*You are required to notify the office before the end of the month if you are choosing to drop/add/change classes. You will still be responsible for all tuition/charges until notification has been made.  Initial_________
* No gum chewing, eating, sitting, or talking is allowed in class.
* If you need to speak to a teacher directly, please do not call their personal phones. Please call the studio directly and a message will be delivered to them as soon as possible.
* If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to discuss them with us whenever it does not interfere with a class. We are always interested in improving our dance education programs. 
* Dance Creations reserves the right to refuse services to anyone who does not obey the rules set forth.
* Dance Creations is not responsible for any lost or misplaced items and/or punch cards.
* All Payments at Dance Creations are non –refundable. Initial_________

I hereby waive all claim of injury, damage or loss to my person and property during my participation in all classes, rehearsals and performances of Dance Creations.  I release the teachers, director and owner of Dance Creations  from any liability for injury or loss which may be caused by an act or omission of them.  Initial_________