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ADDING OR DROPPING CLASS(ES)
Changing or dropping classes will go into effect for the next month. You must complete and sign a “CLASS CHANGE FORM” by the 25th of the current month to have your class change/drop effective for the following month. The class schedule change will then take effect for the following month. Your class will NOT be dropped or changed by informing your instructor. You MUST complete the class change form to make your change effective. After October 1st there is a $5 fee each time you make a change/drop to your class schedule. By signing below you agree that if you do not fill out the “CLASS CHANGE FORM” by the 25th of the month you will be responsible for monthly tuition payments until the change/drop form is received in writing. NO REFUNDS will be given for classes not attended. Drop forms are available at office. REMEMBER, if you need to drop classes but do not complete a drop form, your tuition will continue to be charged and you will be responsible for tuition until the time we receive your drop form. A student not paying tuition or not informing L2D of absence(s) will be consider a dropped student after 6 consecutive absences, parents will be responsible for all outstanding balances, and dancers will not be allowed to return to class until the following year. Dancer(s) who’s accounts are current but have missed 4 consecutive absences before a performance and/or recital will not be allowed to perform.
POINTE CLASS
Pointe class is optional and must be recommended by the Upper Level Ballet teacher. Requirements: STRENGTH and STRONG technical skill through entire body with turn out; entire foot should be developed with strong arches, Metatarsals (instep), Achilles, lower and upper calf muscles. Some dancers may be required to see an orthopedic specialist for a professional opinion on the strength and growth of your child’s feet. Ages 12 and up at higher ballet levels with teacher recommendation only.
PRIVATE LESSONS
TECHNIQUE ONLY (includes studio usage fee): Fees must be paid at the time of scheduling. Dancer and/or parent will not be refunded if appointment is forgotten.
| · SOLO-PRIVATE | ~ For Beg-Adv/Beg - $30.00 for 45min/1hr
~ For Inter-Adv - $40.00 for 45 min/1hr |
| · SEMI-PRIVATE | ~ $40.00/hr ($20/hr per student) |
| · TRIO-PRIVATE | ~ $45.00/hr ($15/hr per student) |
DROP-INS ~ (must be prepaid)
·$10 per 45 min - 1 hour class $15 per 1¼ - 1½ hour class
Parent Support
"Positive Attitudes Create A Positive Atmosphere"
Any individual caught talking negatively about any student, parent, or staff member will be asked to leave. And if it’s a reoccurrence, they will not be allowed to return. The studio closes at 8:45pm (or 15 min after last class) please take any prolonged discussions to the parking lot so the L2D staff members can go home to their families!
Student Conflicts
Personal student conflicts that cause disruption will not be tolerated. Students that bring conflict into the classroom cause tension, disturb teaching, and hurt classroom camaraderie. Teachers will try to mediate with students who have conflicts with others in the classroom. However, some situations may require parent assistance. Parents and/or children need to inform their teacher if there is a problem within the class by the next dance lesson.
Disciplinary Problem Policies: Pre-JR and Pre-School Combo Classes
When a child is misbehaving in class such as lying on the floor, hanging on the ballet bars, being verbally disruptive and running out of control they may be asked to sit out for the remainder of class because it is unfair to the rest of the class when the teacher needs to keep asking the disruptive students(s) to pay attention. If they continue to disrupt class after having to sit down, they will be asked to leave class for the day.
Disciplinary Problem Policies: Junior, Teen and YA Classes
Students who become a discipline problem will be dealt with accordingly:
1.) If a student does not respond to disciplinary actions by the teacher and continues to be a problem, the parents will be informed and asked to intervene. They will also have to write an apology letter to those involved (teachers and/or other dancers) in order to come back to class.
2.) If after the parent has been asked to intervene, and the child continues to be a problem, the teacher may remove the student from class for the day. This rule will be enforced only with age appropriate levels; no inappropriate age student will be left alone. They will also need to have a meeting with the teacher and/or Angela Hartley within two days of incident.
3.) If removing the student from class for the day still does not solve the problem, the parent will be informed and the student may not be allowed to dance in that class for the remainder of the year. (The student will forfeit any paid tuition, competition fees, costume deposits, etc. If costume balance has been paid, the student will receive their costume.)
Email, Notices, Information Center
L2D will be using EMAIL to keep everyone up to date. If you do not have an email we suggest you get one. If not then you need to come into the office and read the bulletin board once a week.
Notices will NOT be given in class.
Recital Costume Policy
A $50 deposit per costume per class will be collected beginning on September
A $50 deposit per costume per class will be collected beginning on September 15th so costumes can be ordered early! Costumes will be ordered by the holidays in order to receive them in time for pictures and to allow time for exchanges, if necessary.
Costume Deposits must be paid by Nov. 1st.
All L2D registered dancers are not required to perform, but we highly suggest it. If you DO NOT wish to perform in the Spring Recital YOU MUST NOTIFY the L2D OFFICE IN WRITING BY Oct. 28th so we do not order a costume. A refund will be given for a costume deposit if we are notified by Nov. 1st and if tuition account is not outstanding. After Oct 28th, if a student withdraws for any reason or chooses not to perform in the recital after costumes are ordered, NO REFUNDS will be given. Parents are responsible for all costume balances even if student withdraw after costumes are ordered.
Every effort will be made by the L2D staff to select appropriate, quality costumes and to keep costume costs within the price ranges. It is with great consideration that sizes are chosen with regard to costume style, costume sizing charts and child’s anticipated growth. Any alteration necessary will be the responsibility of the parents.
Important: All costs will depend on sizes and style; very elaborate costumes as well as extra large costumes will cost more. Prices below include accessories such as tights, shoe ribbons, etc. Information on shoe requirements for recital will be given to you by February when costume balances are due.
Approximate costume cost per class per costume:
- Combo Tiny Tots; Kidz & Pre Jr. Classes: $50 - $70
- Junior Classes: $60 - $80
- Teen/Adult Classes: $80 - $120
- STARZ Performing Companies may have more elaborate costuming and accessories that will be added - see STARZ Company Policies
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