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Dance Workshop Buisness Policy
Registration Policy:
Returning students have priority for registering for classes.
Tuition & Payments:
The registration fee, which must be paid in advance, is $20.00 per student and is non-refundable. Tuition is based on a yearly fee and includes two snow days for each class. We now have available payment by charge or debit card. We accept Master Card or Visa. See Rate Chart. Tuition must be paid in full prior to the beginning of the first class. Accounts with tuition not paid by July 1, 2008 will not receive our discounted rate. If you prefer, tuition may be paid in two installments (Payment #1 and #2) as shown on the Tuition Rate Chart. Tuition payments #1 and #2 not paid in full 10 days after the first class of each semester will be charged a late fee of $10.00. Your credit card will automatically be charged the tuition and late fee. Also, a fee will be charged for returned checks. Payment plan contracts are also available. Note that our payment due dates are now JULY 1, 2008 and NOVEMBER 30, 2008.
Refund Policy:
There are no tuition refunds. Tuition will NOT be pro-rated for other outside activities.
Snow Days:
Cancellation of classes due to snow corresponds to those of the Sudbury Public Schools. If there is a delay, we will be open. If snow accumulates later in the day, phone calls will be made.
Snow days for Saturday classes will be at the discretion of the teacher; these students will be called if class is to be cancelled.
Recital & Costumes:
Tuition and costumes must be paid in full in order for you to purchase recital tickets.
Tickets can not be refunded before the show, the day of the show, or thereafter.
There are no costume refunds. Each costume is specifically ordered.
Dance Workshop Studio Rules
Promptness and Attendance:
Please arrive on time for all classes. Lack of proper warm-up can lead to unnecessary injuries. Good attendance is essential for each dancer's maximum benefit and progress.
Waiting Area:
Please have dancers wait in the dressing room before class in order to alleviate congestion in the waiting area. No one should be in the hallway of the studio while classes are in session. Also, we have new dance floors; please respect the rule that no street shoes are allowed in the studios.
Please note: NO street shoes allowed in the studios. NO gum chewing in class. NO drinks will be allowed in studios other than water. To avoid misplacing or losing dance articles, please mark student's name on all shoes, dance bags and dancewear. We are not responsible for personal belongings.
Observation: No observers are allowed in class. Our studios have viewing windows which will be used for occasional observation.
Class Requirements and Attendance:
Children must arrive for classes on time with the proper dancewear and arrangements must be made for them to be picked up on time at the end of class.
Placement Testing:
Older students must take a ballet placement class if taking jazz placement or modern classes.
Absence and make-up classes:
All absences should be reported by phone to the studio prior to class time. A make-up class must be taken within one month of the missed class.
Recitals:
There is one recital in May or June which will consist of five seperate shows. All students costumes will be billed to their respective schools.
Description of Dance Types
PRE-BALLET ~ These classes are a pre-requisite to formal ballet training. Children are introduced to ballet terminology. The emphasis is on improving body awareness.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT ~ A preballet class with emphasis on having fun and recognizing terms for body parts.
BALLET ~ Classical technique class includes barre, stretching, and center combinations including turns, jumps, adajio, allegro, etc.
BALLET TECHNIQUE ~ Classical ballet technique that starts with barre variations, stretching, center adajio, and allegro combinations, and across the floor variations.
CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL BALLET ~ A class for the more advanced ballet dancer who wants to develop the artistic, creative and expressive side of ballet. A highly poetic style that is both fluid and graceful.
POINTE ~ Strong ballet background required. Dance on toes with special shoes made for this type of dance.
TAP ~ Combinations of sounds and rhythms made with taps. Tap dancing helps to develop a quick and alert mind, as well as promoting rhythm, coordination, and musicality.
JAZZ ~ Warm-up, stretches, floor progression, and combinations with kicks, leaps and turns done to today’s contemporary music.
MODERN ~ Technique will include basic ballet incorporated into floor combinations and creative movement. Modern dance emphasizes expression and helps to give the dancer strong improvisation and choreographic skills.
HIP HOP ~ A vibrant, energetic, urban dance technique, that is fast-paced and athletic.
MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ ~ focuses on a variety of dance styles from some of Broadway’s most famous choreographers. We begin with basic jazz technique, adding personality and character to dance routines.
JAZZ TUMBLING ~ combines the techniques of jazz dance choreography along with training in upper body strengthening, flexibility, coordination and tumbling skills. This energetic program is taught with popular music.
DANCE INTENSIVE~ an additional ballet class focusing on dance form and technique. This class works on one specific strength at a time. Students are recommended for this class on a placement basis.
100 A Boston Post Road Sudbury, MA 01776
978-443-1358