Villa West's 21st School Season begins on Monday, August 19th! We are gearing up for a fantastic year of More Than Just Great Dancing!
2024-2025 Villa West Dance & Acrobatics Tuition & Fees:
Billing for the new season begins August 1st. Tuition is based on a minimum of 34 classes in the season, August - May, and divided into 10 equal monthly installments. Tuition will be posted to student accounts on August 1st, and on the 1st day of each month thereafter, through May 1st.
Registration fee is $79 per parent account
2024-2025 Tuition & Discounts are as follows:
1/2 hour class $690 (10 installments of $69/month)
3/4 hour - 1 hour class $790 (10 installments of $79/month)
1.5 hour - 2 hour class $990 (10 installments of $99/month)
3 classes 20% discount of total tuition
4+ classes 30% discount of total tuition
Siblings 50% discount of their total tuition
TUITION FEES & PAYMENTS
Tuition rates are for the full season (August-May, including studio holidays), not by the number of classes in the month. A full season of dance includes a minimum of 34 lessons. Tuition fees are paid monthly or annually.
After enrolling (paying your membership fee), monthly tuition (August-May) must be paid via automatic bank account debit (ACH) or automatic credit/debit card payment. Tuition will be debited from your ACH account (or charged to your credit/debit card) on the 1st day of each month (August-May).
ABOUT VILLA WEST!
OUR MISSION
We help students achieve their goals and dreams in an encouraging environment. We build social skills, confidence and develop and nurture their talents through performance and learning the art of dance! Villa West is a licensed affiliate studio of More Than Just Great Dancing. Only one studio per region is selected for this outstanding honor. More Than Just Great Dancing licensed studios are committed to a higher standard of: Quality Curriculum, Teacher Training, Management Practices & Community Involvement.
PARENT COMMUNICATION
We understand the importance of organization and communication. Our primary form of communication is via e-mail, e-newsletters and account statements. Please be sure your e-mail is accurate and you provide an e-mail you frequently use. Another great way to stay informed is to check out our Lobby Displays & Social Media Posts. If you have a question or comment and would like to get in touch with us, please send an email to admin@villawestdance.com or leave a voice message at (636)451-3200.
PARENT PORTAL
Your online parent portal is a great tool during the year. Login anytime from our website!
- Check your account balance, previous payments and charges on your account.
- Set up Auto-Pay or make payments to your account.
- Update your contact information or view enrollment.
- Review studio waivers and policies.
PROPER ATTIRE
Use of proper attire & shoes, keeps students safe and promotes positive self image. Please review and adhere to the following...
DRESS CODE
1. Tiny Two's wear a lavender uniform leotard-dress, pink tights, and wear pink leather ballet shoes.
Pre-K Ballet & Tap Classes wear a pink uniform leotard and pink tights, Pink leather ballet shoes & tan tap shoes, hair in neat pony tail or bun. Uniforms & shoes are available at Villa West for purchase.
2. Kindergarten & 1st Grade Classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz styles, wear a cerise color uniform leotard and tights, Pink leather ballet shoes, tan tap shoes & tan jazz shoes. A cerise color uniform leotard and tights are worn for Acro-Tumble classes. Hair in a neat pony tail or bun. Uniforms & shoes are available at Villa West for purchase.
3. Grades 2 & 3 Classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz styles wear a grape/plum color uniform leotard and tights, pink leather ballet shoes, tan tap shoes & tan jazz shoes. A grape color uniform leotard and tights are worn for Acro-Tumble classes. Hair in a neat pony tail or bun. Uniforms and shoes are available at Villa West for purchase.
4. Grades 4/5/6, Teen, Intermediate, & Dance Co Classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz styles, wear a black leotard. Pink tights for ballet. No shorts in ballet classes, ballet skirts are permitted. Jazz shorts or pants for jazz and tap. Appropriate shoes, tights, and hair in a bun. (Pink ballet/pointe shoes, Tan jazz shoes, Black oxford style tap shoes.)
5. Hip Hop students wear athletic attire, hair in a neat pony tail, tan jazz shoes or Hip Hop sneakers (available for order at VW.) Positively no skirts, no denim, no street shoes!
6. Guys may wear comfortable athletic clothing, black tap shoes for Tap classes, Hip hop sneakers for Hip Hop, or bare feet for Acro/Tumble.
7. Acro/Tumble Classes must wear (grade appropriate) uniform leotard with footless or stirrup tights. Fitted gymnastics or jazz shorts may be worn. Bare feet, hair in neat pony tail or bun. No jewelry permitted.
HAIR
Hair should always be pulled back and away from the face for all classes. Buns are required for Jr, Intermediate & Teen/Sr dance classes. Neat pony tails are required for all other classes.
NO JEWELRY NECKLACES OR BRACELETS (small stud earrings are okay)
WHERE TO FIND SHOES AND APPAREL?
Villa West has uniform leotards, tights and shoes available for fitting and order in our studio. Join us August 10th for an Open House and shoe fitting day!
CLASS PLACEMENT
It is our policy to offer appropriate opportunities to every child. Proper training takes years of practice, and students will progress according to his/her individual style and pace. Please schedule an appointment with our Program Director, if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s advancement. Class placement is based on age and grade student will be entering in the fall unless otherwise noted in a class recommendation from your instructor.
CLASSROOM QUALITY CONTROL
VW provides a consistent and predictable, method of accountability, for instructors to manage students behavior in following Classroom Rules:
1. Listen and follow directions the first time
2. Always do my best
3. Respect for myself, my instructor, my class and my studio
Classrooms Conductive to Learning:
1) Students who do not adhere to the classroom rules should receive one verbal warning to correct their behavior.
2) After the verbal warning, if a student continues to not adhere to the classroom rules, they child be asked to sit down and think about their behavior for a moment ("thinking spot"), and the instructor will then invite them to re-join the class, as long as they follow the classroom rules.
3) If the child does not quietly and thoughtfully remain in their "thinking spot" or they continue to not follow the classroom rules after reuniting with the class; they should be asked to leave the classroom and escorted out to their parent.
By following these guidelines with exactness, parents and students know behavior expectation and management are the same in every class, for every student, among all instructors. The structure and consistency of this policy allows us to support one another as a unified front.
This policy insures that VW will provide an environment that is conductive to learning.
LOST & FOUND AND SECURITY
A lost & found basket is located in the lobby. Please check the basket regularly and unclaimed items are donated to Goodwill quarterly. Villa West is not responsible for lost items. Label your belongings with students’ name for easy return. Security cameras are located in public areas for safety and security.
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
When everyone works together, we can exceed expectations, encourage creativity, contribute to our community, become positive role models, and be More Than Just Great Dancing.
As a PARENT, I will:
-Know my student's schedule and will make sure that he/she is at classes, rehearsals and performances on time and picked up on time.
-Encourage my child to do his/her best without comparing my child to the progress of others.
-Positively support and represent my student, VW and his/her team in classes, performances, competitions and on social media.
-Bring any concerns or questions that I have directly to the instructor, director via studio email or studio phone only, not by social media or instructor or director cell phone.
-Help my child meet and follow all of the guidelines and requirements set forth in the VW Parents As Partners Handbook.
-Respect and understand the the decisions of VW staff in placement and performance ability are final, in your child's best interest and in the best interest of the team.
-Fully comply with all attendance policies in place and understand the refund policy.
WITHDRAW FROM CLASS
Enrollment in the 2024-25 School Season is a 10 Month Commitment. You are financially, responsible for tuition through the end of the school season (May).
NSF PAYMENTS
Accounts not paid within terms incur a $30 late fee. Accounts more than 60 days past due may be submitted to collection services.
RESCHEDULING AND SUBSTITUTION
Villa West reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regular teacher is ill or is otherwise unable to teach. VW reserves the right to reschedule or combine classes.VW reserves the right to move classes to a virtual format if necessary for safety.
REFUNDS/CREDIT ON ACCOUNT
Refunds are only issued when VW cancels a class due to low enrollment. Account credit will be issued when the student initiates the schedule change. Credit will be applied to any VW tuition or fees due within one year.
PRIVATE LESSON CANCELLATION POLICY
All private lessons cancelled with more than 24 hours notice will receive a full refund. No-show lessons or lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the full amount.
ROLL-OVER MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION
On April 20, the annual membership registration fee ($79 per family) will automatically process for all student accounts. This provides “early-registration†access to select your preferred class day/times for the fall season before we open registration to the community.
Opting out - if you wish to opt out of continued training in the next season, fill out the online form BEFORE APRIL 20 and your yearly membership fee will NOT be processed.
ILLNESS
We follow CDC guidlines regarding illness. Do not send your child to class with a fever or contagious illness.
WAITING AREA CONDUCT
Runnig, climbing, jumping and general horseplay is not tolerated in the waiting area. Please pick up after selves to keep the area clean for others. Inappropriate language is unacceptable. Smoking/Vaping (of any kind) is not allowed under the sidewalk canopy or next to the windows.
Classes for the 2024-25 School Season begin on Monday, August 19th!
