Laura’s Studio of Performing Arts Studio Policies
Tuition & Fee Policies:
1.
TUITION is based on a 36 week year divided evenly by 9.5 months. Some months have 2.3.4 or 5 weeks, but each monthly tuition payment remains the same. You may make up any classes missed due to illness but we will not refund any tuition or prorate for classes you miss. There will be no makeup classes for planned studio closings or picture week. There will be no refunds or prorated fees for missed or cancelled classes.
TUITION is based on a 36 week year divided evenly by 9.5 months. Some months have 2.3.4 or 5 weeks, but each monthly tuition payment remains the same. You may make up any classes missed due to illness but we will not refund any tuition or prorate for classes you miss. There will be no makeup classes for planned studio closings or picture week. There will be no refunds or prorated fees for missed or cancelled classes. 2.DROPPING A CLASS: To drop a class, please notify the office in writing by signing a drop form. DO NOT tell the instructor! You are still responsible for payment of tuition until this notification.
DROPPING A CLASS: To drop a class, please notify the office in writing by signing a drop form. DO NOT tell the instructor! You are still responsible for payment of tuition until this notification.3.CANCELLED CLASSES: If a class is cancelled due to weather, sickness of instructor or other emergency you may make up the class during a comparable class.
CANCELLED CLASSES: If a class is cancelled due to weather, sickness of instructor or other emergency you may make up the class during a comparable class.4.REGISTRATION: A non-refundable $30 registration fee and 1st month tuition is due at the time of registration.
REGISTRATION: A non-refundable $30 registration fee and 1st month tuition is due at the time of registration. 5.Tuition is due on the 1st of the month. A late fee of $10 will be assessed after the 10th of the month.
Tuition is due on the 1st of the month. A late fee of $10 will be assessed after the 10th of the month.6.A statement will be mailed if not paid by the 15th of the month.
A statement will be mailed if not paid by the 15th of the month.7.If an account becomes 60 days past due the child will not be allowed to attend class until the account is brought up to date.
If an account becomes 60 days past due the child will not be allowed to attend class until the account is brought up to date.8.If it is necessary to turn an account over for collection, an 18% interest fee on the unpaid balance will be added.
If it is necessary to turn an account over for collection, an 18% interest fee on the unpaid balance will be added.9.A $25 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
A $25 fee will be charged for all returned checks.Siblings:
1. Registration fee for each additional child is $15.
Registration fee for each additional child is $15.2.The second child will receive a $5 discount on tuition. Each additional child will receive a $10 discount on tuition.
The second child will receive a $5 discount on tuition. Each additional child will receive a $10 discount on tuition.Payment Options:
1.Tuition can be paid monthly. By cash, check, credit or debit card. There will no longer be an additional fee to use credit or debit cards to pay tuition. (The 3% fee will still apply to all other credit/debit transactions in office.)
Tuition can be paid monthly. By cash, check, credit or debit card. There will no longer be an additional fee to use credit or debit cards to pay tuition. (The 3% fee will still apply to all other credit/debit transactions in office.)2.You can choose to have your tuition automatically charged to your debit or credit card monthly. Tuition charges will be charged the on or after the 1st of the month.
You can choose to have your tuition automatically charged to your debit or credit card monthly. Tuition charges will be charged the on or after the 1st of the month.3.Tuition can be paid by semester. If tuition for August-December is paid by August 10th or January-May is paid by January 10th a 5% discount is applied.
Tuition can be paid by semester. If tuition for August-December is paid by August 10th or January-May is paid by January 10th a 5% discount is applied.4.Tuition can be paid for the full year by August 10th and receive a 10% discount.
Tuition can be paid for the full year by August 10th and receive a 10% discount.Recital Costume Deposits:
1.Each recital costume for the preschool and advanced preschool classes will be $70 and all other classes will be $75. A $30 nonrefundable recital costume deposit per class (not including leaps and turns, back handspring, or strength and flex) will be due October 1st. The balance of $40 or $45 on the costume will be due February 1st.
Each recital costume for the preschool and advanced preschool classes will be $70 and all other classes will be $75. A $30 nonrefundable recital costume deposit per class (not including leaps and turns, back handspring, or strength and flex) will be due October 1st. The balance of $40 or $45 on the costume will be due February 1st. 2.If there is any class that you do not want to participate in recital please let the office know in writing by October 1st.
If there is any class that you do not want to participate in recital please let the office know in writing by October 1st. 3.If we do not receive your deposit by October 1st we will not order a costume.
If we do not receive your deposit by October 1st we will not order a costume.4.If you choose to order a costume after October 1st, we will attempt to get it however the fee will be the $30 deposit plus a $20 processing and shipping fee (this fee does not count towards the total of the costume.) We also cannot guarantee that the costume will be delivered in time for pictures.
If you choose to order a costume after October 1st, we will attempt to get it however the fee will be the $30 deposit plus a $20 processing and shipping fee (this fee does not count towards the total of the costume.) We also cannot guarantee that the costume will be delivered in time for pictures.5.No costumes can be picked up without being paid in full.
No costumes can be picked up without being paid in full.Recital Fee:
1.Recital Package: $50 fee due by March 1st. You will get 2 tickets, recital t-shirt, and recital program. The recital fee helps to cover the auditorium rental, sound, UNA staffing, etc. Recital will be the last weekend in May.
Recital Package: $50 fee due by March 1st. You will get 2 tickets, recital t-shirt, and recital program. The recital fee helps to cover the auditorium rental, sound, UNA staffing, etc. Recital will be the last weekend in May.Studio closings: The studio will be closed the following dates:
1.Labor Day, September 5th
Labor Day, September 5th2.Thanksgiving/Fall Break, November 21-26
Thanksgiving/Fall Break, November 21-263.Christmas Break, December 19 – January 1
Christmas Break, December 19 – January 14.Spring Break, March 26 - 30
Spring Break, March 26 - 30Class Policies:
1.Placement: The instructor determines class placement by the student’s age and ability. Students may be transferred to another level or advanced, at the instructor’s discretion, based on ability, attitude, musicality, consistency in work, and physical and emotional readiness. A ballet class is recommended, because in ballet you develop the crucial technique, strength, and body alignment that is necessary for success in other forms of dance.
Placement: The instructor determines class placement by the student’s age and ability. Students may be transferred to another level or advanced, at the instructor’s discretion, based on ability, attitude, musicality, consistency in work, and physical and emotional readiness. A ballet class is recommended, because in ballet you develop the crucial technique, strength, and body alignment that is necessary for success in other forms of dance.2.Dress Code: All dancers must come to class in the proper dance attire and shoes. Hair should always be pulled back off the face. If students show up to class not properly dressed or without the proper shoes they will be given one warning the next time they will be asked to sit out of class.
Dress Code: All dancers must come to class in the proper dance attire and shoes. Hair should always be pulled back off the face. If students show up to class not properly dressed or without the proper shoes they will be given one warning the next time they will be asked to sit out of class.Ballet: GIRLS: Black leotard, black booty shorts, pink tights, leather or canvas ballet shoes (pointe shoes-see instructor if you have this class). Hair must be pulled back off the face and in a bun, if possible. NO dance pants or half tops for this class. BOYS: White t-shirt or wife beater, shorts or cut-off sweat pants.
Jazz & Lyrical: GIRLS: Sports bra top, jazz pants or booty shorts, jazz shoes, dance paws, foot undeez, or pedinis. NO t-shirts. BOYS: White t-shirt or wife beater, shorts or cut-off sweat pants.
Hip Hop: GIRLS AND BOYS: Skate shoes or dancesneakers, comfortable hip hop clothes such as sweats, cut off sweats, t-shirt, baggy , etc.
Tap: GIRLS: Tap shoes, leotard, sports bra, booty shorts, jazz pant. NO t-shirts. BOYS: White t-shirt or wife beater, shorts or cut-off sweat pants.
Tumbling/Acro: GIRLS: Leotard, booty shorts, bra top or dance top. NO t-shirts or shoes. BOYS: tight fitting shirt or wife beater, shorts or cut-off sweat pants.
Cheer: Tight tank top, soffee short, and tennis shoes.
Strength and Flex: GIRLS: Sports bra top, jazz pant, sweatpants, or booty shorts, tennis shoes (they will be running outside when weather permits). NO t-shirts. BOYS: White t-shirt or wife beater, shorts or cut-off sweat pants.
3.Classroom Etiquette:
Classroom Etiquette:a.NO gum, food or drinks (exception of water) are allowed in the dance rooms.
NO gum, food or drinks (exception of water) are allowed in the dance rooms. b.NO cell phones in the dance rooms.
NO cell phones in the dance rooms. c.Please arrive for class on time. Important warm ups occur at the beginning of each class and it is disrespectful to the teacher to walk in after class has started. If you have a conflict that prevents you from arriving on time please call the office or talk to your teacher.
Please arrive for class on time. Important warm ups occur at the beginning of each class and it is disrespectful to the teacher to walk in after class has started. If you have a conflict that prevents you from arriving on time please call the office or talk to your teacher.d.No student should leave class without permission from the teacher.
No student should leave class without permission from the teacher.e.No parents, siblings, or students not enrolled in the class are allowed in the dance rooms. Windows are available for viewing class.
No parents, siblings, or students not enrolled in the class are allowed in the dance rooms. Windows are available for viewing class.f.If you need to talk to a teacher please schedule an appointment through the office or directly with the teacher. Teachers are NOT permitted to leave class to speak with parents and may not have sufficient time between classes.
If you need to talk to a teacher please schedule an appointment through the office or directly with the teacher. Teachers are NOT permitted to leave class to speak with parents and may not have sufficient time between classes.g.If a student will be missing class please call the office and we will let the teacher know.
If a student will be missing class please call the office and we will let the teacher know.4.PARKING/PICK-UP/DROP-OFF
PARKING/PICK-UP/DROP-OFFa. The main entrance and parking are on the side of the building. When dropping off or picking up please do not block others. You may also park at Expert Oil when they are closed (6:00pm).
The main entrance and parking are on the side of the building. When dropping off or picking up please do not block others. You may also park at Expert Oil when they are closed (6:00pm).5.PRIVATE LESSONS: are available from the instructors. All private lessons must be scheduled through the office.
PRIVATE LESSONS: are available from the instructors. All private lessons must be scheduled through the office.