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Policies

Parents and students, please read the following policies, discuss them and accept them before enrolling at The Academy of Dance or in any independently operated programs offered at The Academy of Dance.

Arrival

Students must be prompt and ready to begin class on time. Lack of proper warm-up at the beginning of class can cause injuries. Late arrivals disrupt the class. Students will achieve better results in class if they arrive a few minutes early and take the time to be mentally and physically prepared for class. Students who are more than 5 minutes late to class may be asked to sit in the studio and observe class. Any student late for class should enter the studio and quietly wait by the door until the teacher signals them to join the class. This is considered good etiquette in the ballet world and is much less disruptive to the students who were on time.

Attendance

Regular attendance is expected. Students who are injured are required to watch class. Students who are ill are encouraged to stay home and get better. Absences need to be reported prior to the beginning of class. Make-up classes are available for students who have been ill or injured if the Academy has been advised at the time of illness or injury. Make-up classes are not available for dancers who CHOOSE to miss class because of trips, vacations, etc. All make-up classes must be arranged in advance with the Office Manager or Director.

Cancellations

The Academy of Dance reserves the right to cancel or combine any class failing to meet minimum enrollment requirements. The studio will close when the Central Valley School District cancels school due to snow. Please check the website for notification of closures.

Conferences

The Director of The Academy is happy to speak with you regarding your child on matters pertaining to the school. Please schedule a conference time with the Office Manager or Director.

Departures

Parents must arrange for their dancer to be picked up promptly after class. Often the staff must leave immediately after class. Do not assume that someone will be able to wait with your child until you arrive.

Deposits and Fees

The Registration Fee, Costume Deposit and Performance Fee are non-refundable.

Tuition

Tuition is payable by the quarter (4 payments), by the month, or by the year. Monthly Payments are due on the 1st day of the month. A late fee of $10 will be assessed if payment is not received by the 10th of the month for monthly payments or the tenth day following the payment date for each quarter. Statements are issued for delinquent accounts only. A 10% surcharge will be added to accounts that are more than 30 days late. An additional 10% will accrue on late accounts for every additional 30 day period that passes. Accounts that are delinquent for over 60 days may be referred to a collection agency and the dancer will not be allowed to take class until the account is brought current. Tuition credit will be given only in the event of certified medical illness or injury. A 30-day cancellation notice in the form of a Drop/Add slip must be filed with the office if it is necessary for a student to discontinue classes. Tuition will apply until the end of the 30-day notice. If a yearly tuition has been paid, 50% of the remaining balance will be refunded.

Term Length

School term consists of four quarters beginning September 2, November 16, February 1, April 19. Summer term classes and workshops are optional, but highly recommended for the benefit of the student.

Dress Code

For modesty's sake, young ladies must arrive at and leave the studio with cover-ups over their leotards i.e. sweatpants and T-shirt or a simple pull-over dress. This policy is meant for all of our students from Creative Movement through Adults. Students must dress in required class attire. Students will be asked to observe the class if they are not properly attired. Hair must be neatly up, secured away from the face and off the neck for jazz and in a bun with no bangs for ballet. No jewelry is to be worn. Dance shoes are not to be worn outside. Clearly mark shoes and class attire with dancer's name. Please see the requirements for your level on the Dress Code page.

Studio Behavior

Students and visitors are asked to be quiet and courteous in the building. Food and beverages are only allowed in the studios during lengthly rehearsals and only in designated areas. Food is not allowed in the dressing rooms or on the carpeted areas. The telephone is for emergency calls only. No unsupervised children are allowed in the studio at any time.

Visitors

Parents are invited to observe their children through the viewing windows of the studios. There can be no talking or sound producing items such as cell phones, beepers, or electronic games. Children may observe only if quiet and supervised by an adult. This is particularly important when watching from the upstairs balcony. When observing from the upstairs balcony, parents must take their place at the beginning of class and remain until the end.

In residence at the Academy of Dance...

Spokane Youth Ballet

Kristen Potts and Phaedra Jarrett Co-Artistic Directors

"The Dancing Princesses"

at the beautiful Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox

Saturday, January 29, 2011

7:30 PM

also

Auditions for SYB I at 12:30 (ages 13 and up) and SYB II at 1:30 (ages 10 and up) will be held at the Academy of Dance on Saturday, September 11th. Dancers who are accepted into SYB I & II will be cast in "The Dancing Princesses" and need not reaudition on 9/18

Auditions for "The Dancing Princesses" will be held at the Academy of Dance on Saturday, September 18th. There are roles for girls and boys ages 5 and up. At least one year of ballet training is necessary.