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: Policy :

TUITION, AND LATE CHARGES

1. A non-refundable registration fee of $25.00 per student is payable upon registration to cover administrative costs and the distribution of all communications you will receive periodically throughout the season, notifying you of studio events and other important information.

2. All tuition is due on the first lesson of each month, for the entire month. There will be a "late charge" of $10.00 for any account not paid in full before the 10th of the month. A $20.00 Bank Fee will be charged for all "Returned Checks." We accept Visa and Master Card, as well as Bank Debit cards with the Visa or Master Card logo.

3. A student will not be allowed to continue lessons if her/his class tuition is ONE-MONTH DELINQUENT, unless prior arrangements have been agreed upon. When the past-due tuition is paid, the student may resume lessons.

4. Private lessons are payable per lesson or monthly. No lesson will be given to a student with a balance due of any kind.

5. A tuition reduction is available on all classes for families with two or more students enrolled, excluding privates. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY "CARTE BLANCHE" FIXED TUITION APPLIES FOR STUDENTS IN MULTIPLE TECHNIQUE CLASSES. "DANCE FORCE" PERFORMING COMPANY AND "POWER CLUB EXPRESS" ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE "CARTE BLANCHE" PROGRAM. Rate reductions are available for students taking more than one class per week.

6. Tuition is based on a 4-week month, with no extra charge for a 5-week month. The monthly tuition remains the same whether there are 3, 4 or 5-week lessons in a particular month. The 5th week "no charge" lessons will compensate for 3-week month due to holidays, snow days etc. There is NO payment by the lesson unless specifically approved by Miss Tanya.

SCHOLARSHIPS, ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP LESSONS

     • There is a limited number of dance and acro scholarships available for alumni students of Motion Express and for students from families who meet the criteria set by the school. For details on this subject please see Miss Tanya.

     • Make-up lessons are offered when the student has been absent due to illness or if more than one class was canceled due to severe weather conditions. (Please be sure to check at the office if any make-up lessons are due you, as it is your responsibility, not the teacher's to schedule a make-up). When necessary, a notice designating make-up dates and times will be sent home with the student. If you cannot make the dates given, the make-up lessons will have to be forfeited. NOTE: When it is decided that weather conditions warrant class cancellation, it is done with the safety of all in mind. YOU MAY CALL THE STUDIO AFTER 2 P.M. FOR A PRE-RECORDED MESSAGE CONCERNING POSSIBLE CLASS CANCELLATION DURING BAD WEATHER; you will not be personally called.

     • Regular attendance is necessary if a student wishes to show any marked degree of improvement. No student can achieve any degree of proficiency by coming and going at will. Students with poor attendance may have to be moved to lower level classes in order to "catch-up" on too much missed class work. Attendance is taken into consideration for advancement.

CLASS ATTIRE, FEMALE STUDENTS:

Kinder Dance all levels, and Beginner Level Dance:
     • Solid color leotard
     • Pink or Tan full footed dance tights
     • Pink Ballet shoes
     • Tan tap shoes
     • Leotards with attached skirts may be worn in class. Please make sure that the skirt does not go below the thigh so as to avoid tripping during the acrobatic portion of the class.

Ballet Class Intermediate Levels:
     • Black Leotard only, any style, no gymnastic leotards please
     • Full footed tan tights
     • Pink Ballet Shoes (leather or canvas-split sole)

Ballet Class Advanced and Accelerated Levels:
     • Solid color leotard, any style, no gymnastic leotards please
     • Black tights, Capri length
     • Pink Ballet Shoes (Canvas split sole)

Jazz Class all levels
     • Solid color leotard, no gymnastic leotards
     • Tights - black, or nude dance tights only!
     • Boy shorts, jazz pants and capris may be worn in jazz class - Must be "dance" shorts or bikers made of lycra
     • Jazz shoes should be black, split sole and made of soft leather that hugs your foot.

Tap Class all levels
     • Solid color leotard, no gymnastic leotards
     • Tights- black or nude dance tights only
     • Bikers, jazz pants and capris may be worn in tap class.
     • Tan tap shoes should be worn by Intermediate level students
     • Black tap shoes should be worn by Advanced and Accelerated students
     • Heel size will be determined by your teacher

Not allowed in dance classes: street or boxer shorts, bare legs! Jazz pants are not to be worn in ballet classes.

CLASS ATTIRE, MALE STUDENTS:

     • Male dancers should wear a solid white T-shirt, solid color biker shorts or leggings. White socks should be worn with white or black ballet shoes. Black tap and jazz shoes.

ACROBATIC CLASS ATTIRE:

     • Acrobatics students are required to wear the same attire as dancers but the leotard does not have to be solid color. White or tan color acrobatic slippers, white socks. Tights are not required. Students in 1.5-hour dance/acro combo class wear the same attire as in the dance portion of the class. We recommend the leather split-sole acrobatic shoes or the full sole leather shoe from Weissman's. Boys' attire: T-shirt and shorts, socks or acro shoes. Acro classes can also be taken barefoot!

HIP HOP CLASS ATTIRE:

     • Street clothes such as jeans, Capri length pants, also jazz pants and similar. T-shirt, or any other top. Be sure you can freely move while dancing, baggy jeans are better than tight jeans for hip hop. Clean pair of sneakers, designated for class only.

** DANCE FORCE company members: PLEASE CHECK WITH MISS TANYA ON ANY NEW PURCHASES FOR DANCE SHOES.

HAIR:

     • ALL FEMALE STUDENTS MUST FIX THEIR HAIR NEATLY, SECURED AWAY FROM THE FACE AND THE NECK. THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. NO EXCEPTIONS! IT IS A COMPLETE DISTRACTION FOR BOTH THE TEACHER AND CLASSMATES IF A STUDENT IS CONSTANTLY PLAYING WITH HER HAIR.

DANCE WEAR AND DANCE SHOES SUPPLIERS:
     • Weissman's Theatrical - 6730 Manchester Rd..
     • Shoes Unlimited and Dance Supplies - 4290 Telegraph Rd.
     • Head to Toe Dance Wear - 157 W. Argonne, Kirkwood
     • Principal Dance Boutique - 2931A High Ridge Blvd.
     • Brava Bodywear - 8920 Manchester Rd.

STUDENT'S CONDUCT:

     • Please do not enter or leave the studio solely in your dance attire without proper outer clothing. Do not wear any of your dance shoes to and from class since the weather and dirt from the outside will ruin them.

     • ABSOLUTELY NO STREET SHOES ALLOWED INSIDE OUR DANCE ROOMS IN ORDER TO PROTECT OUR DANCE FLOORS! FOR OUR HIP HOP CLASSES, YOU MUST DESIGNATE A CLEAN PAIR OF SNEAKERS JUST FOR DANCE!

NO FOOD OR DRINKS OF ANY SORT ARE ALLOWED IN ANY OF THE CLASSROOMS OR ANY AREA OF THE STUDIO WITH THE EXCEPTION OF OUR RECREATIONAL ROOM!

     • All students are required to arrive on time for their lessons and while on the premises of the studio conduct themselves in an orderly fashion. The teachers are not baby sitters and will not tolerate any disrespect. Small children who are guests are to be supervised at all times. Please do not allow small children to have food or drinks while viewing classes, or while in the lobby area.

     • TEACHERS ARE TO BE ADDRESSED AS: MISS OR COACH - "FIRST NAME" BASIS ONLY. A good attitude is very important in a learning environment.

MISCELLANEOUS:

     • It is very important that all dance shoes and bags be labeled with the student's name. It helps when they are left in the studio. Our "Lost and found" container is located in the recreational room. THE STUDIO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST ITEMS.

     • Please, no parents in the classroom during any class or private lesson. The viewing area is for this purpose. We invite any questions you may have on your child's progress to be discussed by appointment with your child's teacher. Please do not take up the teacher's "class" time with discussion.

     • Please inform teachers of any injuries, allergies, or special problems that might need attention or extra care. Teachers must know of any situation requiring special attention.

     • HOME PRACTICE is needed by each student to progress and parents' encouragement in this matter is greatly appreciated. Students who are not too ill to attend class or have an injury, etc. should still come to class to observe.

     • PLEASE ADVISE US OF ANY ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE CHANGES.
     • PLEASE READ THE BULLETIN BOARD REGULARLY FOR IMPORTANT MESSAGES.
     • CHECK WITH YOUR CHILD EVERY WEEK FOR NOTICES GIVEN OUT IN CLASS. MANY
         TIMES NOTICES ARE LEFT IN DANCE BAGS AND PARENTS NEVER SEE THEM.