Studio Policy | applausedancestudio

Applause Dance Studio

2015 - 2016

Studio Policy & Tuition Schedule

Registration fee is $45 annually (June- May).
Tuition is due the 1st of each month. Tuition payments received after the 10th of the month will be assessed a late fee of $10.
Monthly Tuition remains the same and is not adjusted due to holidays or months with five class weeks.
Holidays: Labor Day; Thanksgiving; Christmas Holidays; Spring Break, Memorial Day; and any National Holiday that is observed by all local public schools
Severe Weather: If local schools are closed due to severe weather, Applause Dance Studio will also be closed.
Tardiness: If a student arrives late for class, she must observe proper class etiquette by waiting at the door for permission to enter the classroom. Therefore, class structure will not be disturbed.
Absence from class is not recognized as withdrawal. Please notify the studio in writing if you are withdrawing your child from a class.
Absence prior to recital …. 4 weeks prior to recital, class attendance is mandatory. Written medical excuses are acceptable during this time.
Costume deposits are $40 per class. Deposits are due by October 16, 2015. All costume deposits are non-refundable.
Costume balances are due by January 29, 2016.
Recital fees of $55 for one dancer or $65 for two or more children per family attending classes at Applause are due by March 18, 2016.
“PJ Parties” are held each spring. While these parties are lots of fun, Pajama Parties are also very important rehearsals. Watch for flyers and mark your calendar – PJ Parties begin in April.
Class Attire: Leotards and tights must be worn to class. Hair must be neatly secured and appropriate shoes must be worn at all times. No exceptions will be made. Dancers not dressed for class will be asked to observe.
Cover–ups must be worn over leotards when dancers are outside of the building.
Please help us keep our studio clean. Food and drink, if necessary, must be eaten in the designated area. Only bottled water may be brought into the classroom.
No Chewing Gum is allowed in the studio!!!
Place your child’s name in all dance shoes, ballet skirts, jazz pants, etc…
Students must be picked up promptly after class.
Each student is asked to participate in our annual Fresh Cut Holiday Greenery Sale.

Profit from sales will be credited to your child’s student’s account.This may also be applied to defer the cost of costumes, recital fees, etc.Sales packets will be sent home the last week in September.

If you leave Applause Dance Studio and have an outstanding balance, it will be turned over for collections. All applicable fees will apply.

I have read the Studio Policy and understand that my involvement and commitment

are vital to the success of my child’s dance experience.

____________________ ___________________ __________________

Student’ Name Parent’s Signature Date

Please retain a copy for your records to refer to as needed.

The signed copy will be placed in your child’s student file.

Monthly Tuition Schedule

(Family Discount 15% for 2nd Dancer and 20% for 3rd Dancer.)

Class Hours Per Week Monthly Tuition

45 min. per week $ 45

1 hour per week $ 55

1 ½ hours per week $ 65

2 hours per week $ 75

2 ½ hours per week $ 85

3 hours per week $ 95

3 ½ hours per week $105

4 hours per week $120

4 ½ hours per week $130

5 hours per week $150

6 hours per week $170

7 + hours/unlimited $190

Note: If a student account is more than 60 days past due and special arrangements

have not been made, classes will be suspended until account can be brought current.