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Attendance matters! Fellow dancers and teachers depend on your dancer to attend class consistently.

Attendance plays an important role in how quickly a student advances and how well the class performs together as a whole. Dancers who take more than one class per week are more likely to improve their understanding and mastery of dance than those who attend only once a week. Similarly, students who study ballet are more likely to advance to higher levels of dance at a faster rate.

Any student who will miss a class for any reason needs to notify the studio before the absence, and leave a message for the instructor before attendance is taken at the beginning of each class. Please leave us a message on the studio answering machine (315 622-2064), message, or text us. Students missing multiple classes will be requested to arrange for private lessons to learn skills and choreography missed during absences. Extended absences should be discussed with and approved by the instructor. Excessive absences may result in removal from class or the recital performance.

Being kind and respecting others is an important part of our studio. Gotta Dance Performing Arts Studio has a no bullying policy so that dancers, families, and teachers feel safe, respected, and secure in a welcoming environment.
If a dancer is bullying others at the studio, he/she may be asked to sit out of class. A teacher will talk to the the child privately about the bullying behavior and dancer expectations to be positive and supportive of others. If bullying continues, a parent will be called to pick up the dancer from the class. If repeated bullying occurs, the dancer will be asked to leave the studio.
If any student bullies another student via social media or text, they will receive one warning from the studio. If it continues, they will be asked to leave the studio permanently.
If a parent is bullying another adult, they will be asked to leave the building.
Gotta Dance will not tolerate bullying in any form.

Student placement is based on age, previous training, skills mastered, and experience. Classes focus on building technique and confidence by teaching proper body placement, alignment, flexibility, and strength using barre work, floor work and progressive combinations. Some classes' skills and curriculum, such as our Tiny Tappers and Beginning Ballerinas, are spread over two years.

Recital numbers focus on the performance skills and curriculum learned for the current year, and recreational class numbers are started after winter break.

Our experienced and qualified Gotta Dance! staff will make all final decisions regarding placement, and we have only the best interests and safety of each student in mind when making these decisions.

Competition classes require additional dedication and class time to master more complex skills and choreography. Skills prerequisites are mandatory. Students are required to audition for competition classes, meet attendance and participation policies, and act as representatives of the studio at community events and performances. Each competition group is responsible for attending a minimum number of competitions, as agreed upon by the owner, teachers, and parents. Competition families are responsible for paying competition fees in addition to tuition, and may be required to pay for and attend additional classes for rehearsal or video taping so that we can pay our staff. Each competition class dancers will also pay for a virtual competition fee in the event that in person competitions are cancelled.

Proper dance attire must be worn to insure freedom of movement, high quality instruction, and student safety. Baggy clothing or street clothes are not allowed in class as our instructors need a full and unobstructed view of a student’s body to correct and refine their placement. Denim cutoff shorts are not considered appropriate dance wear as they often gap at the leg area and expose too much skin. Hair must be pulled back securely and jewelry, other than wedding rings and stud earrings, should be removed before class. Please have your dancer place extra hair ties in their dance bags.

We sell dance shoes at the studio and can fit your child in the appropriate size. Please make sure your dancer is prepared with the appropriate dance shoes for each class. We recommend that students bring their dance bags into the studio so that they can replace their shoes in their dance bags after each class. Check in with your child every few months to insure that their shoes still fit comfortably, as young feet grow quickly! Students consistently unprepared for class may be asked to sit and observe on days they are noncompliant with the dress code.

Helpful Hint: Place a dryer sheet in dance bags to cut down on the smell left by all those hardworking feet.


Ballet
Ages 3-6: Any bodysuit/leotard, tights, pink leather ballet shoes. Ballet skirts and leg warmers are optional.

Ages 7 and up: Solid colored bodysuit/ leotard, pink, white, or tan tights, pink leather split sole ballet shoes.

Jazz
Solid colored bodysuit, tights, tan leather pull on split sole jazz shoes, any dance shorts or form fitting tank.

Hip hop
Any bodysuit, tights, white soled sneakers not worn outside the studio, dance shorts, leggings, capris or tank tops optional.

Acro and Contortion
Solid colored bodysuit, footless or convertible tights, no shoes – students will take class bare foot to ensure no one slips while learning skills.

Tap
Tan tap shoes and any bodysuit, tights, dance capris, shorts or tank tops optional.
Competition tap: See instructor for shoes required.

Lyrical: Solid colored bodysuit, footless or convertible tights, foot undeez. Dance shorts, leggings, capris or tank tops are optional. See instructor for 2019 brand of shoe required.

Acting and Improvisation, Musical Theater & Cheer/Hip Hop Fusion: Dance capris. leggings or tights and dance shorts, any bodysuit or form fitting tank top, tan split sole jazz shoes.

Ribbon & Tumbling: Leotard of your choice, tank top or form fitting shirt and dance capris, leggings, or yoga pants.

Please do not drop off or pick up your child at the curb outside the front door of the Gotta Dance! studio. We have some dancers and family members with mobility issues, and we need to keep the ramp area clear.
The studio parking lot is a busy place, where drivers may not be watching for your children crossing to the studio. Since this is a serious safety issue, we request that parents park their cars, and either escort or supervise the child as the dancer enters the studio.

All students must remain inside the building until their parents arrive to pick them up. Students whose parents are late will wait inside the studio until the parents arrive.

Be respectful of studio property. Please remind your child that dancers do not hang on the barres, climb on desks, shoe racks, or chairs. We ask all students to help us keep the studio looking its best by hanging up coats, lining up shoes on racks, and keeping belongings in dance bags until needed. Street shoes, sandals, and sneakers should remain in the waiting area.

When you leave the studio, please keep your cell phone handy in case your dancer needs you. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the studios. Also, gum is not permitted in the studio or waiting areas. Water bottles for class should be kept in dance bags. During the summer months, tucking a cold water bottle inside a clean sock will absorb the condensation so the dance bags and studio floors will stay dry. We can no longer allow customers to eat dinners at the studio, as we have had several problems with greasy food stains in the lobby last year.

Rosen and body powders may not be used in the building as they may make the floors slippery, creating a dangerous environment for other dancers.

Please be prompt! Students who are late distract classes already in progress. For your child’s safety, any student who arrives more than 10 minutes late must receive approval from the instructor before joining the class in progress. If the warm-up or stretch portion of the lesson has already been completed, the tardy student must follow the teacher’s instructions regarding warm-up before joining the class to avoid injury. Late students will be asked to put their dance shoes on in the waiting area before entering class so that there is as little interruption as possible to the class in progress. We all know everyone is late to class once in a while! But your child misses valuable instruction if tardiness occurs on a regular basis.

If class is cancelled due to inclement weather, or your child misses a class due to illness, Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studio offers make up classes for all ages and skill levels.
If your child is unable to attend their registered class on a regular basis, the instructor or director will suggest other classes for your child to attend instead. There is no discount if your child is absent. If your dancer misses several classes, the instructor or director may require your dancer to take private lessons to learn the skills, technique and choreography missed. Private lessons are priced per lesson and are in addition to your monthly tuition.

All make up classes need to be completed within 30 days of the missed class. Solos, duets and trios are made-up at the discretion of the instructor. A 24 hour notice is required if your dancer cannot attend a private lesson, or you will be responsible for paying for the private lesson.

Tuition is prorated, and is non-refundable. Please contact the studio by phone or see the front desk for available make up dates and times. As recitals approach, please be aware that while the same skills may be taught in make up classes, usually the recital dance will not be the same one as your child's class.

To allow students to focus on their dance instructor, family members and friends will remain outside the classrooms while class is in session unless otherwise notified. CDC guidelines may require us to close our lobby to parents and other adults, and may impact the frequency of Bring a Friend to Class Days, and the number of parent observations so that we can protect the health and welfare of our dancers, families and staff.

Creative Movement classes have different observation times due to the age of our youngest students. As our littlest dancers become more confident, we help find the best balance for each child's comfort level between needed parent support and building independence.

Pick up a copy of our Gotta Dance! Save the Dates to stay informed on class schedules including dates where parents and friends may observe students taking a class. In addition, Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studio offers chances for students to show off their talent to their peers on Bring A Friend to Class Days and may also be observed for the last 5 minutes of class on Studio Spirit Days, and as a reward for special effort put forth by the class. We also have Parent Dance Week when parents or family members can dance with their child in specific classes. We have wonderful instructors who understand that you love to see how much progress your child is making! Please search Gotta Dance Members Only and ask to become a member of our Facebook page, so you can see the photos and videos taken in class.

Please remember to chat or visit with instructors, students, and parents outside the Blue and Orchid studios because your child’s instruction time is valuable. Ask for an appointment to meet with the class instructor if you have any questions, or feel free to contact the studio or by phone or email. Your comments and concerns are important to us, and we are happy to meet with you.

At Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studio, parents, students, and instructors work together to create a positive learning environment. Please help support and encourage your child and his or her classmates as they develop their love of dance. Gotta Dance students have positive attitudes and show respect for themselves and others at all times.

Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studios is not responsible for lost or missing items. We strongly suggest that students label all personal belongings and gear. Please do not bring expensive items to the studio, such as hand-held games, jewelry, MP3 players, tablets, cell phones, chargers, or iPods. If students remove earrings, bracelets or other jewelry at the studio, please remind them to put them in their dance bags. Never leave them on a table, mat, or ledge.
Cell phones should be turned off and placed in dance bags during classes. Please do not count on charging your electronics at the studio during class.

Once costumes, shoes, hats, and accessories have been purchased and passed out to you, they become your personal property. It is your responsibility to keep track of them. You can put your child's initials inside shoes to help make returning lost shoes to you easier.

If an item is missing, simply contact the front desk or an instructor to check the lost and found box located in our office. Please check the coat hooks in the lobby for missing clothing. At the end of each month, all unclaimed items will be disposed of or donated to charity.

Privacy Policy
 
Protecting your private information is our priority. This Statement of Privacy applies to www.gottadanceny.com and Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studio LLC and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studio LLC include www.gottadanceny.com and Gotta Dance!. The Gotta Dance! website is a dance studio news and information site. By using the Gotta Dance! website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
 
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Collection of your Personal Information
In order to better provide you with products and services offered on our Site, Gotta Dance! may collect personally identifiable information, such as your:
 
 - First and Last Name
 - Mailing Address
 - E-mail Address
 - Phone Number
 
Gotta Dance! may also collect anonymous demographic information, which is not unique to you, such as your:
 
 - Age
 - Gender
 
We do not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us. However, you may be required to provide certain personal information to us when you elect to use certain products or services available on the Site. These may include: (a) registering for an account on our Site; (b) entering a sweepstakes or contest sponsored by us or one of our partners; (c) signing up for special offers from selected third parties; (d) sending us an email message; (e) submitting your credit card or other payment information when ordering and purchasing products and services on our Site. To wit, we will use your information for, but not limited to, communicating with you in relation to services and/or products you have requested from us. We also may gather additional personal or non-personal information in the future.
 
Use of your Personal Information
Gotta Dance! collects and uses your personal information to operate its website(s) and deliver the services you have requested.
 
Gotta Dance! may also use your personally identifiable information to inform you of other products or services available from Gotta Dance! and its affiliates.
 
Sharing Information with Third Parties
Gotta Dance! does not sell, rent or lease its customer lists to third parties.
 
Gotta Dance! may share data with trusted partners to help perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, provide customer support, or arrange for deliveries. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to Gotta Dance!, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
 
Gotta Dance! may disclose your personal information, without notice, if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Gotta Dance! or the site; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Gotta Dance!; and/or (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Gotta Dance!, or the public.
 
Automatically Collected Information
Information about your computer hardware and software may be automatically collected by Gotta Dance!. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring website addresses. This information is used for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Gotta Dance! website.
 
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This website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.
 
Security of your Personal Information
Gotta Dance! secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Gotta Dance! uses the following methods for this purpose:
 
 - SSL Protocol
 
When personal information (such as a credit card number) is transmitted to other websites, it is protected through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.
 
We strive to take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or alteration of your personal information. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, you acknowledge that: (a) there are security and privacy limitations inherent to the Internet which are beyond our control; and (b) security, integrity, and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and us through this Site cannot be guaranteed.
 
Children Under Thirteen
Gotta Dance! does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen. If you are under the age of thirteen, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use this website.
 
Disconnecting your Gotta Dance! Account from Third Party Websites
You will be able to connect your Gotta Dance! account to third party accounts. BY CONNECTING YOUR GOTTA DANCE! ACCOUNT TO YOUR THIRD PARTY ACCOUNT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE CONSENTING TO THE CONTINUOUS RELEASE OF INFORMATION ABOUT YOU TO OTHERS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR PRIVACY SETTINGS ON THOSE THIRD PARTY SITES). IF YOU DO NOT WANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOU, INCLUDING PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, TO BE SHARED IN THIS MANNER, DO NOT USE THIS FEATURE. You may disconnect your account from a third party account at any time. Users may learn how to disconnect their accounts from third-party websites by visiting their "My Account" page. Users may also contact us via email or telephone.
 
E-mail Communications
From time to time, Gotta Dance! may contact you via email for the purpose of providing announcements, promotional offers, alerts, confirmations, surveys, and/or other general communication. In order to improve our Services, we may receive a notification when you open an email from Gotta Dance! or click on a link therein.
 
If you would like to stop receiving marketing or promotional communications via email from Gotta Dance!, you may opt out of such communications by clicking on the UNSUBSCRIBE button, or replying Stop sending emails.
 
External Data Storage Sites
We may store your data on servers provided by third party hosting vendors with whom we have contracted.
 
Changes to this Statement
Gotta Dance! reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account, by placing a prominent notice on our site, and/or by updating any privacy information on this page. Your continued use of the Site and/or Services available through this Site after such modifications will constitute your: (a) acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy; and (b) agreement to abide and be bound by that Policy.
 
Contact Information
Gotta Dance! welcomes your questions or comments regarding this Statement of Privacy. If you believe that Gotta Dance! has not adhered to this Statement, please contact Gotta Dance! at:
 
Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studio LLC
8075 Oswego Rd. Suite 12
Liverpool, New York 13090
 
Email Address:
info@gottadanceny.com
 
Telephone number:
315 622-2064
 
Effective as of July 17, 2019

Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studio LLC reserves the right, at any time, to cancel or change classes, days, or times. If in person classes change to online Zoom classes, your class time and day may change to accommodate school schedules and staff availability.
There are no refunds or credits for cancelled or missed classes. Make up classes will be offered to any student who wishes to make up an absence. You must contact us and give 30 days notice to drop classes, or you will be charged for the next month. If a recital costume has been ordered for your child, you are responsible for paying off the costume balance due in full.
Costumes are preordered and must be paid in full. They are not refundable.

I, the adult applicant, or I, the legal guardian of the applicant, hereby give approval of the applicant's participation in all Gotta Dance! activities registered above. I do waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the organizers, sponsors, supervisors, participants and persons involved in the operation of Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studio programs for any claims rising out of injury or other loss to named applicant or any member of his/her family whether as a participant in the activities or as a spectator.

I also give permission for Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studio LLC to take photos or video of me or my child to use on www.gottadanceny.com as well as other school promotional purposes and materials.

If any child exhibits behavior that is dangerous to himself/herself or to other students, Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studio LLC reserves the right to remove the child from the school.
Verbal or physical abuse of staff or other students by parents, other adults or other students may be grounds for immediate dismissal from the program. If a dismissal occurs, no refunds for tuition will be made.

A non-refundable registration fee of $18.00 is due at the time of registration to hold a spot in the dance classes of the student’s choice. This fee is not transferable to others. Gotta Dance! Performing Arts Studio does offer family discounts on the registration fees for additional siblings enrolling in classes, as well as a family discount on tuition for families with multiple Gotta Dance! students.

All class tuition is posted and due on the first of each month, and must be paid by the 10th of each month. Please use our convenient online system whenever possible. We are using the Parent Portal for families to make touchless payments. Checks, cash, money orders and credit cards are accepted as payment. Any payments made after the 10th will incur a $15.00 late fee, no exceptions made. Returned checks will be charged a $30.00 processing fee. Students with tuition accounts more than two months late will be suspended from classes until their account is made current. Private lessons must be paid in full each month to continue taking the private lessons. If private lessons are not up to date in payments, students will not be allowed to take private lessons again until the payments are up to date.

Class tuition is non-refundable, and is not pro-rated. Students who miss classes can choose to take a make up class by contacting the teacher, Nicole, or staff at the front desk. If a student needs to withdraw from classes, we request a written notice 30 days in advance. Costume deposits are nonrefundable. All tuition and costume balances must be paid in full before dress rehearsal.