Contempo Dance Centre Recreational Class Policies

Contempo Dance Center Fees
(Most of these fees reflect recreational level classes. If your dancer is in a performing line, be sure to also read through all the PL policies.)

Tuition
Tuition is divided into 10 payments for the year. September through June. Tuition is due the 25th of the month for the next month’s tuition. Example: Tuition for October is due the on the 25th of September. Parents of CDC are offered 3 different payment plans. All families will have a contract on file for payment options. Each student for the fall/winter session is on contract from the first week of class through the final fall/winter session class. Costs such as costumes, dancewear, shoes, etc are billed separately and checks and cash may be used for those purchases. Tuition is prorated for the fall/winter session and each month’s tuition is the same regardless of how many classes are held in each month. Tuition is based on 37 classes for the year. If no classes are cancelled, you may receive more. The studio is allowed two cancelled classes throughout the dance year for reasons such as, but not limited to: teacher illness, snow days, studio maintenance.

$40 monthly for .50-.75 weekly hours
$55 monthly for 1-1.25 weekly hours
$65 monthly for 1.25-1.75 weekly hours
$75 monthly for 1.75-2.25 weekly hours
$80 monthly for 2.25-2.75 weekly hours
$85 monthly f or 2.75-3.25 weekly hours
$90 monthly for 3.25 - 4.00 weekly hours
$100 monthly for Unlimited hours

Recital Fees
Each student has the option of dancing in the end of the year show. This is a fully staged and costumed show. A $55 family fee includes: (1) recital t-shirt, (1) trophy, a family practice tape/cd, and (2) recital tickets. Recital fee due by Noverember 6th. If there is more than one student per family, additional t-shirts, trophy, and recital tickets can be purchased through the studio when the spring end-of-the-year bulletin is distributed. Costume fees include all accessories and one pair of tights: One costume class $60, Two costume class $120, and Three costume class $160. Costume deposits are due according to the following schedule: 1/3 of costume costs is due at registration, 1/3 due week of September 29th, and the final 1/3 of the balance is due the week of October 27th.

Special Discounts
*Adults in beginning tap dance are half off with a student enrolled. Intermediate/Advanced Adult class is free.
*10% off with year paid in full by September 15th
*2nd Dancer in family is 10% off, 3rd is 15% off, 4th is free (if in competition, 4th is $20 off & all 1st, 2nd, 3rd, is done by highest tuition classes to lowest)
*Referrals: If you refer a student to this studio, your last month of the year is free if your referral has been with the studio through the final month of the contract.

Late Fees
A $10 late fee will be added for any late payments (after the 25th of the month).

Withdrawals or Refunds
Each student is on contract from the first week of fall classes through the recital date. Any student that withdraws from the studio before this date is obligated to pay full tuition until the contract date has been reached. If a student were to withdraw from classes before the end of the year, all obligations from the studio are relinquished, such as, but not limited to: practice music, costumes, shoes, entry fees, trophy, t-shirt, overnights, etc.

Dancewear, Shoes and Grooming

Dancewear
CDC feels very strongly about having dancers in the proper dress to show respect for the art of dance. All students must be in a CDC approved leotard. Tan, black, or pink tights may be worn for all classes. Pink tights are required for all ballet technique classes. Ballet skirts, legwarmers, and "bootie" shorts are allowed with that class instructor’s approval. Check with each instructor about preferences before purchasing extra layers. Absolutely no t-shirts, baggy clothing or jeans are allowed for a dance class. Students should get used to the proper dress at an early age. Should a student arrive for class with out proper attire, they will be asked to sit and observe class.

Shoes
All dancers will be required to have proper shoes for each class. All shoes can be purchased from CDC. Students will have to be in shoes selected by the director for the recital.

Grooming
Hair should always be tied away from the face for every class. Bangs should be pinned back or have a headband to keep them back. All students are required to have a bun for ballet classes. No exceptions.
***These guidelines are expected to be respected each week. They are taken very seriously. Leotard and tights, proper shoes and well groomed hair are all part of a dancers uniform.

All Else....

Attendance
Each dance family needs to understand that this is a commitment for not only you and your family, but to all the other dancers and their families as well. We expect that dancers who join our studio will fulfill the commitment from the beginning of the year to the end. Everyone should know the schedule and be at class 10 minutes early each week. When class time arrives, students should be changed, have used the restroom, have shoes on and already have been stretching out. Not only does your child’s progress come from being at class each week, but the choreography and the group’s progress as well. It is extremely difficult for instructors to week after week re-teach or re-choreograph dances due to dancers not being at class. If a student has missed more than 3 classes at any point in the year, private lessons may be scheduled to get your dancer back on track before being invited back into regular classes. Private lessons run $20 1/2 hour. Or, if there is a class that is comparable to your child’s class, you may be able to make up any missed class as a courtesy. If your dancer is not going to be able to make a class, please call the studio (24 hours in advance if possible) so lesson plans can be adjusted accordingly. Any student can be dropped from a class due to excessive absences. The studio cannot jeopardize its responsibility to the rest of the class due to one student.

Parents to Class
Parents are always allowed to watch class quietly in studio 1. There should be no distractions or coaching from the parents. If siblings accompany the parent(s), we request that parents bring them to the main corridors downstairs to keep them occupied during the class hours. Parents are always allowed to watch classes held in studio 2 through the two way window. It is our mission to present a positive environment for all dancers, families and guests. Any dancer, parent or guest that upsets the peace and harmony of the studio will be dismissed from the studio immediately for the remainder of the year.

Practice Music
All students will receive a practice tape/cd by February in order to practice at home. This cost is included in the recital fee. A student that will not be in the recital that would like a practice cd/tape may purchase one for $8.00 by January.

Professional Pictures
Each class will have professional pictures taken in full costume(s) a few weeks before the recital, tenatively scheduled for the week of June 1-5th. Families are not required to purchase any pictures; however, attendance is mandatory. Students dance together for the year and other parents that purchase the pictures would love to have your dancer in the photo. Plus, many dancers love to see themselves in the pictures that are framed and on display at the studio during the next year.

Recital – End of the Year Revue
Each student has the option of dancing in the end of the year show. This is a fully staged and costumed show. This show has been traditionally held the 2nd week in June. Instead of charging for all the extras individually, we include them in the recital fee of $55 per family which is due by November 8th. This fee is non-refundable. The fee includes: (1) recital t-shirt, (1) trophy, a family practice tape/cd, and (2) recital tickets. If there is more than one student per family, additional t-shirts, trophy, and recital tickets can be purchased through the studio when the spring end-of-the-year bulletin is distributed.

*Note ~ Flash photography is only allowed on rehearsal day. CDC allows video taping if a taping pass of $20 has been purchased. This will allow the additional rental of the balcony for any one person per family to videotape and not disrupt any other families that want to enjoy the show with out distractions.

All students in the recital will be required to purchase costumes. Costume deposits are due according to the following schedule: 1/3 of costume total amount due at registration, balance due by November 6th so we can get the cutest costumes ordered before they sell out. Any costumes not paid in full by the date the studio orders costumes will not be ordered. Late orders will include the additional shipping and processing fees to be paid by the family. We can also not guarantee that your dancer’s costumes will be here by pictures/recital. If your dancer does not have costumes they will not be able to dance in the show. All costume fees include all accessories and one pair of tights. Costume fees are as follows: One costume class $60, Two costume class $120, and Three costume class $160

All costumes are ordered from costumes companies. Measurements are taken at the beginning of the year are used to follow a range of measurements for sizes. Any alterations that your dancer’s costumes may need are the responsibility of the parent. We have a studio seamstress that can do the alterations for you. You may be charged a small fee for time/labor.

Parents are responsible for the care and transportation of all dance costumes to rehearsal and the recital. All students must be in appropriate costumes with tights, hair pieces and shoes designated by the studio director for the show at rehearsal and the recital. Dancers are required to be in theatrical stage make-up for pictures, rehearsal and the recital. This is for all ages, pre-school through adult. Make-up should be applied to highlight your dancer’s features, and to ensure their faces are not washed out by the bright lights.

Medical Limitation and Liability
Any limitation must be noted on the studio registration form. Failure to note a condition is a warranty by the parent that such a condition does not exist. Parents must also sign a release form/waiver/contract with the understanding that dance is a physical activity and as such, there is an element of physical risk involved. This must be done before any class at the studio is attended including any trial classes.

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