A non-refundable fee of $40 per student is required at the time of registration. This fee and a payment option chosen will hold your child's placement in the class of their choice.

 

Tuition, Costume and Recital fees must be made by one of the following options.   

During dance recital week, your child will be rehearsing and/or performing several nights. This is considered the 10^th month of dance or June fees.

Tuition will be debited from your bank account or charged to your credit card the 1^st, 5th or 10^th of each month from September - June for dance tuition (Competition/Performance Squads from August - June) & continuous for music tuition (eg: Sept. 5, Oct. 5, Nov. 5, etc.). You must sign an auto-debit or automatic credit card charge authorization form. If choosing one of these payment methods, please provide a voided check or your credit card to begin the automation. Package fees and any additional costumes will be charged no later than Oct. 15^th for dance, and no later than Aug. 15^th for music.

Payment in full for lessons (Sept. - June for dance & Aug. - May for music), package fees for dance and book fees for music at time of registration will be accepted by cash, check or credit card. You will receive an in-studio gift certificate for choosing this option. Adult dance students are excluded due to already discounted fees. If you enroll in Aug - Oct the certificate is $30, Nov/Dec $20, or Jan/Feb $10, Mar/June $0. If you withdraw, the amount of your gift certificate will be deducted from your refund.

 

It is the responsibility of the parent or adult student to be aware of all studio activities such as performances, recitals, extra practices and dates the studio is open or closed. The studio will post all such notices as well as sending notices home with the students. Each student or family has a folder provided for them.  It is the parent's responsibility to check their folder weekly, to ensure they are informed. It is the responsibility of the parents or adult students to inform the studio of any address or telephone number changes.

 

 

Incidental fees such as dancewear, shoes, books, tapes or CDs must be paid by check, cash or credit card at the time of purchase.

In the event of an NSF (insufficient check or credit card; including auto checking/savings or auto credit card), I hereby authorize the studio to electronically debit my account for the amount owed, plus a $20 processing fee.

 

 

There is a two-month minimum for all lessons. A one-month notice is required to discontinue any classes. Withdrawal must be done in person and a withdrawal form provided by the office must be signed. Withdrawals will not be accepted over the phone. Withdrawals for dance will not be accepted after April 1^st. Automatic bank debiting or credit card charges will stop after the one-month notice. Packages are non-refundable after Oct. 15^th.  Dance Masters by Christy and Co. / DMC School of Dance & Music reserves the right to terminate lessons to any students without notice. In such a case a refund for unused lessons will be given.

 

 

Dancewear and dance shoes must be worn to all classes. All classes require tights and leotard with the exception of the Jazz/Hip Hop combo class. Optional dress for this class is Jazz pants or capris and a tight tank top or dance shirt. Failure to wear required dancewear to class could result in students being asked to sit out of the class. Repeated failure to wear required dancewear could result in termination of lessons. Students are not permitted to wear jeans, shorts, or street shoes. Dance shoes are never to be worn outdoors! For safety reasons, dancers are asked not to wear jewelry and hair must be tied back and out of the face at all times. Music students must keep nails trimmed and clean; no artificial nails.

 

Music Recital Attire: 

Boys must wear "Sunday best" suit or slacks & button up shirt - no tennis shoes.

Girls must wear "Sunday best" dress, skirt or slacks & blouse - no tennis shoes.

 

Please call if a student will be absent so the teacher can be informed. The studio reserves the right to have dance students who come late to class sit out of the class due to the importance of warming up. Three tardies will count for one absence. An injured or ill student (without a fever) may come to watch the class and will count as attending. For music & dance private lessons, a 24 hour notice must be given if a class is going to be missed in order to schedule a make-up time at the teacher’s convenience.

 

The studio is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students; therefore, students are asked not to arrive more than 5-10 minutes before class starts. The parking lot and lobby has limited space and we appreciate your cooperation in this matter. The studio doors remain locked until 10 minutes before the first class of the day. Students should not wait outside the studio at any time. Parents, legal guardians of minor students and adult students waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on studio property from any activity conducted by the students before, during or after class.

 

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

 

Students need to come to class with a positive attitude, ready to perform and be prepared for learning. Music students are expected to practice at home. Our mission is to establish a fun, positive atmosphere and to build self-esteem and confidence.

 

Parents and students are to be aware that the studio approves our dance teachers to have water and a snack during teaching. Dancing, as a profession, is physically demanding and proper body care is essential. 

If severe weather occurs, please call the studio after 3 PM for cancellations.