1. All classes must be paid monthly (flat fee), pro-rate annually, and are due by the first week of each month. If payment is not received by the due date, a $10.00 late fee will be added to your balance, and a reminder will be sent by e-mail. Please Note: If payment is not received within the first 15 days of a month, the student may not return to class until the matter has been resolved. All payments are non-refundable/non-transferable. A $20.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks. All closings are prorated into the flat monthly fee and closing dates will be posted. If your payment is going to be late for any reason, please contact us by email.
2. All information regarding The Dance Factory will be sent by email. Clearly print your address on your registration form. If you do not have an e-mail address, please check or lobby information board on a weekly basis.
3. Class placement is determined by age, experience, and progression. Miss Jen will make the proper decisions to ensure that your child is in the proper class. At any time, we feel your child has been improperly placed, we will inform you to discuss proper placement.
4.If a student must take a short-term leave of absence that is longer than three weeks, due to a medical or personal reason beyond their control, that students request will be honored at no charge. Please bring your situation to my attention immediately to begin the process. If a student withdraws from the program before months end, class tuition will not be refunded.
5. All students who register at The Dance Factory must participate in our Annual Dance Recital which includes the purchase of one costume per class (approximately $65-$85 per costume), and a full-dress rehearsal prior to our performance. A $35 non-refundable deposit will be due in January and final balance will be due in early March. Recital/rehearsal dates will be announced and posted in our lobby by December of this dance season. Any student who does not attend the dress rehearsal will not be allowed to participate in the performance. All costumes purchased are non-refundable.
6.Class cancellations due to inclement weather are non-refundable and will not be credited. Students may make up classes at their convenience. If poor weather occurs, please call the studio one hour prior to class time to check the message. If schools have been cancelled on that particular day, this may not be so for The Dance Factory, conditions may change. If a cancellation is to occur for any other reason, we will do our best to contact everyone by phone.
7. All students must wear proper dance clothing during class. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Acro must wear a bodysuit (no skirts except for pre-ballet and ½ &½ combo) with tights and may also wear fitted dance shorts. Hip hop students are encouraged to dress in baggy comfortable street clothing. Any student not in proper dress code will be asked to observe for the day.
8. No cell phones or electronic watches in class. If a student does not want to leave the cell phone out in the lobby, we will hold the cell phone in a secure spot until dismissal.
9. Proper dance shoes must be always worn in class. Please see Miss Jen for required shoe style and color. For your child’s safety, please do not purchase oversized shoes because it can be very dangerous.
10. All students with long hair must wear it pulled back away from their face. All ballet students must wear hair in a bun, (bun covers are suggested). No large jewelry of any kind will be allowed in class.
11.All beverages and food MUST remain in the lobby area, except for a water bottle for class. Water that is brought into class must be closed tightly in proper bottles. No food in our classrooms at any time.
12. Students will not be allowed in the classroom without permission from a teacher. Running, hanging on ballet bars, touching mirrors, and sitting on closed mats is not allowed.
13. Parents will be welcomed in the classroom to observe at the discretion of the teacher (Usually at the end of each class once routines have been started) We have observation windows for your convenience. Parents are not allowed to interrupt a teacher, please see staff member at the front desk if there is an emergency and the staff member will decide if the teacher should be interrupted.
14. Lavatory Rules: Students are asked to use the lavatory before class begins to avoid leaving the classroom.
15. The Dance Factory is not responsible for lost or stolen items. If you need to secure an item during class time, please ask a teacher or staff member for assistance. Please check locker area on a regular basis for articles that may have been left behind. All items will be donated to charity at the end of each month.
16. Students are not allowed at any time to wait for parents to pick them up outside. All students must remain in the building when an adult is not present.
17. Fundraising: all fundraising events/programs are optional (except for theatre students-see theatre class description page) and are planned for your convenience. All profits raised are held in a studio fundraiser account until you request to use them. Your profit can be used as you wish. Costumes, classes, recital tickets, studio apparel, recital photos, recital tickets etc…
18. Students must always be respectful while attending class. If a child does not follow direction and is reprimanded several times, a parent will be notified.
19. Here at The Dance Factory, we strive to be the best we can be. We are here to learn the art of dance through respect, discipline, and commitment. We believe in strong communication between our parents, students, and staff. We ask that all questions and concerns are brought to our attention immediately and are discussed in a professional manner. Negative conversation by students or parents on our premises will not be tolerated at any time.
20. I am aware that my child/children will participate in both recital shows, due to different subject levels and ages.
21. To respect and protect the privacy of our students, we cannot allow videotaping during class time. If you wish to do so, for practice purposes, please ask your teacher, and she will be glad to allow this privately at the end of class. Posting of Dance Factory video (classroom/recital/competition etc…) on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, or any other public internet site is strictly prohibited. However, you are allowed to share TDF advertising videos that TDF post first.
22. The Dance Factory, its owner, instructors, and staff are not liable for any accidents or injuries caused by any of the activities offered. The Dance Factory is not liable for any accidents that may occur inside or outside the building. The Dance Factory is not liable for children when attending any activity that the Dance Factory may participate in (parades, recitals, competitions, etc…) I, the undersigned parent, understand and agree to the rules and regulations of the Dance Factory and will respectfully abide by them. My child is in good health and has permission to participate in all activities offered.