2024-2025 SDC Policy Sheet
By registering with SDC, you adhere to our policies. SDC reserves the right to change the policies at any time.
Attendance
Regular attendance is important for a dancer's success. If you are unable to attend a class, please inform the studio. Missed classes are non-refundable. A dancer may attend a class with a similar curriculum for a make-up option.
Ballet Class
All students in ballet classes (Level 2 and up) must have pink tights and a black leotard. Hair must be up in a bun, for ballet class.
Child Supervision
Students are not to enter the dance rooms until class starts. Dancers do best in class without the distraction of parents/family/siblings. We love the kids and want them to get a great class. Class doors will close when class starts. ALL students in 6th grade and under must be under adult supervision while in the lobby. If older students are dropped off early, they must sit and do homework, read, or be quiet. We are not responsible for any child when they are not in the classroom. All trash should be picked up in the lobby. Chairs should not be moved. Thank you for working with us to keep the kids safe.
Class Etiquette
No gum chewing is allowed during class. Once a class has started, there are to be no interruptions to the dance room. Parents are not allowed in the dance rooms unless invited by the teacher. Dancers must bring all their shoes and water, into the dance room, at the start of class. All students should attempt to go to the bathroom before class starts. Please have younger dancers 6 and under, go the bathroom, before class.
Class Placement
Please consult with the studio, before signing your child up for classes if they are in 3rd grade and up. Younger classes are age based.We want each student to be in a class where they are challenged, but not frustrated. We believe dance is a positive experience and should be fun; we never want a student to be overwhelmed, or not challenged enough. We want each student to achieve their maximum potential. Dancers in 4th grade and up must be placed by SDC and their staff.
Our dedicated, loving, and professional studio is committed to placing dancers properly. All students are unique and have different strengths, skills, and abilities. No two dancers progress at the same rate.
Each dancer progresses at a different rate, therefore, it is almost impossible, to keep the same group of dancers continually dancing together. Some students might need to move at a slower pace, to help them understand, and master steps. Each student has their own skills to really focus on. Examples: alignment, musicality, strength, flexibility, technique, artistry, attention span, dedication, performance, knowledge of vocabulary, ability to reverse steps right to left, memory, ability to pick up and learn combos and routines.
If a dancer, dances more often and in more styles, they will improve at a faster rate. If a dancer takes each summer off, it will slow down their rate of progression.
Our professional, well-trained staff can help place each dancer where they will benefit the most. Our trained eyes often see beyond what the parent/dancer can see. Your dancer's progression and ability to achieve their best is our top goal.
We will have age-based, not level-based classes, for older dancers, who want to dance for fun, exercise, and socializing. The age-based classes are shorter, require no technical commitment, and are great for recreational dancers. SDC has classes for all dancers!
Contacting Scarborough Dance Center
Phone:(207) 883-4569
Address: 26 Oak Hill Terrace
Scarborough, ME 04074
Website: www.scarboroughdancecenter.com
E-Mail: info@scarboroughdancecenter.com
For billing/shoe questions: Scarbdanceinfo@gmail.com
Link to register and log into your account:
https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/scarboroughdancecenter/.
Melissa checks emails daily, Monday-Friday, and responds daily.
Costumes
Costumes will be ordered for every class, participating in the recital. We will measure every student in the fall, to ensure a proper fit. You will receive a costume bill, with your registration confirmation. The 1st half is due November 10, and the 2nd half is due December 10, 2024. If any costume is not paid in full by December 10, it will not be ordered. Costumes paid after December 10 will accrue a $25 late fee. If a costume is ordered after January 20th, 2025, we cannot guarantee it will arrive in time for the recital. Costumes take several months to come in; hence we order them in December. Costumes are non-refundable. Costumes will include full costume, tights, headpieces, and accessories. Costumes will be handed out as they arrive, and we organize them. Please see what shoes are needed for each class under "Dance Shoes”. SDC does not provide shoes with costumes.
Recital Costume prices –
All recital costumes include tights if needed.
All costumes include a garment bag, hanger, costume, accessories, and costume instructions.
We measure each student and order the costumes.
Costumes are handed out in the spring once they arrive, we organize them and label them.
$85 per costume
Combo costumes:
1 dance- $85, 2 dances, $115 and 3 dances $150
Costume prices are due 11/10 and 12/10, 2024.
Costumes must be paid in full by 12/10, to be ordered.
Shoes must be purchased with SDC.
Costumes for Performance Team and Company members
Company costume payment is due in full on September 15, 2024. Company costumes must be ordered early, for Showcase and competitions. Please make sure to pay on time.
Dancewear
Dancewear is required for all classes except adult classes.
Ballet Class Attire: Level 2 and up Ballet students should have pink tights, black leotard, and hair in bun. I encourage dancers to learn how to do their own hair! They can do it with practice and effort.
How to do a ballet bun video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3yG7Hcozrf8
Acro Class Attire: Tight form fitting clothing. Tights should not go over feet for acro classes. If you were tights, please make sure they are convertible tights.
Tap/Jazz/Lyrical/Contemporary/Turns and Leaps: Suggested attire includes a leotard, tights, skirts, tank tops, shirts, and dance shorts/pants. Do not wear jeans to any classes. Please mark all dancewear, shoes, and bags with the student's name to avoid confusion and lost items.
Younger kid classes ages 2-Level 1: Suggested attire includes a leotard, tights, skirts, tank tops, shirts, and dance shorts/pants.
For Acro and Tumbling classes- students should be barefoot with clean feet and wear tight clothing. Leotard and shorts are recommended.
Dance Shoes
ALL dance shoes must be purchased with SDC! We sell Capezio brand, high-quality dance shoes. We will fit you for shoes and then order the correct size. Shoes will be in, within 2 weeks of orders. Shoes will be ordered the 1st and the 15th of the month. From 8/15-10/15 2024, we will order shoes weekly.
To purchase shoes, please email: scarbdanceinfo@gmail.com
∅ Ballet (ages 2-Level 1): Pink Leather Ballet Slippers (no satin shoes for recital) (black for boys)
∅ Ballet (Level 2 and up): Pink Split Sole Leather Ballet Slippers (black for boys)
∅ Tap (ages 3-Level 2): Black Lace-Up Mary Jane Taps
∅ Tap (Level 3 and up): Black Split-Sole Oxford Tap Shoes- Advanced Tap( Level 5)- Black Roxy Tap shoe
∅ Jazz classes- Level 1- will wear pink leather ballet slippers
∅ Jazz- (Level 2 and 3): Black Lace-Up Jazz Shoes
∅ Jazz-( Level 4 and Level 5) and Teen Jazz- black Pedini shoe
∅ Hip-Hop(All classes except Level 4-6 Hip Hop with Bruce): Black Hip-Hop Sneaker. Company Hip Hop dances will have required shoes for performances.
∅ Hip-Hop(Level 4-6 Hip Hop with Bruce): White High Top Pastry Sneaker- must be purchased with the studio.
∅ Contemporary & Lyrical: Tan Capezio freeform- Level 1-4, Level 5 will be barefoot.
∅ Acro- Acro classes go barefoot and do not have shoes.
∅ There should be no pink canvas ballet slippers at the recital.
Company members will receive notice in October, of what shoes are needed for competitions. Shoes must match the costumes.
Absolutely no street shoes are allowed in the dance rooms. Please mark all dancewear, shoes, and bags with the student's name to avoid confusion and lost items.
Email
Email is how we distribute all information. Please make sure we have your correct email address. If you change your email address, please update your account. If you are not getting emails, please let us know. We send out monthly newsletters, updates, reminders, and all recital info via email. All-important info can be found in our software program Dance Studio Pro. Please refer to it, to look back at important info.
Link to log into your account:
https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/scarboroughdancecenter/.
Enrollment
We require a minimum of 7-8 students in a class to keep it going. If a class experiences low enrollment, it may be combined with another class or canceled. Class sizes are limited, and registrations come on a first come/first-serve basis and are secured with a registration fee. If a class is filled to the capacity, it will be "closed" and alternate classes will be recommended for the dancers. Non-company classes are full at 16 students unless the teacher allows more. Larger classes will have assistant teachers.
Family Discount
We offer a special family rate, which is $12 off total tuition, per month, for each additional family member, who dances at the studio. We have a family-plus rate! $415 per month for the entire family for as many classes as you like. This does not include workshops, short sessions (4-8) week sessions, or privates. Any other discounts do not apply to the Family Plus Rate.
Food & Beverages
Only covered beverages are allowed in the dance rooms, absolutely no food in the dance rooms. If you bring food or beverage into the building, please discard it into the trash before you leave.
Hair
Hair must be pulled back, away from the face in a bun, braid, twist, pony, etc. No loose hair please.
Locker Rentals
You can rent a locker for $65 for the year. Rental is September 1st- August 30th. Lockers are great for storing dance shoes and class attire. This way you never forget things! Dancers must supply their own lock. NO stickers are allowed on lockers. Please email Melissa if you would like to rent a locker, info@scarboroughdancecenter.com
Newsletters & Bulletin Boards
We believe communication is key. We hand out an introduction packet, monthly newsletters, yearly calendars, recital packets, brochures, and end-of-the-year packets via email. We have a bulletin board and information can be found in Dance Studio Pro and our website has some studio information. Please make sure to keep updated with our newsletters/emails, so you may always know what is happening at the studio.We highly recommend using your account to view the calendar( Your personalized schedule), to find all important information, and your personalized email history.
Link to log into your account:
https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/scarboroughdancecenter/.
Payment
SDC requires a credit/debit card or ACH information on file. ACH is preferred. Cards are charged on the date your invoice is due. Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. Costume invoices are due on 1/2 on November 10 and the remaining 1/2 on December 10. You will have the option to pay by cash or check by the 20th of each month, for the next month’s invoices. If the invoice is not paid by the due date on the invoice, your card or ACH on file will be charged. No refunds for missed classes. the late dropping of class, or for any absence. Classes are held based on registrations. You must cancel 2 weeks prior to the class start date to not be liable for payment.
Pointe
Dancers must have a teacher's permission, to go onto pointe. Do not purchase shoes beforehand. In order to take pointe, you must take 3 Ballet classes per week and be at the Intermediate Ballet level. Pointe is for the serious Ballet dancer.
Private lessons
Private lessons are booked according to teacher availability, and classroom availability. Private lessons are only booked through Melissa, info@scarboroughdancecenter.com Private lessons are non-refundable. Privates must be paid in full, prior to the lesson. Group classes take precedence in scheduling, privates are booked at the beginning, or end of the day, during the week.
Recital, Dress Rehearsal & Recital Policies
We put on a very entertaining show in May. All classes will participate in recital unless otherwise noted on the schedule as NR (no recital). If one chooses to not participate in the recital, please notify the studio by December 1st. Recital tickets are non-refundable. Videotaping & photography during the recital is prohibited and strictly enforced. We have a professional videographer. If tuition is not paid in full, you may not participate in the recital. Each recital dancer is required to purchase a $30 digital download. This fee is due on 4/2/2025. Recital information can be found under the Recital link on the website and will be emailed out and posted in Dance Studio Pro.
Our recital will be the 3rd weekend in May at South Portland High School. We will have 3 shorter shows. Our rehearsals for all studio classes will be on right before each show, in order of the show. This way it is easier for families!
Rehearsals for Recital
The last week of studio classes will be In Studio Dress Rehearsals. Dancers will wear their costumes and have hair in bun in class. We will show other classes our dances and show parents. This will be great practice for the show!
Refunds
Missed classes and workshops are non-refundable. Workshops are held, based on registrations. However, one may make up a class, at a similar level. Costumes are also non-refundable. We do not pro-rate for missed classes. Refunds will be not given if you cancel a workshop, camp, or class registration, 14 days prior, to the class start date. If we cancel a class or workshop, you will be refunded.
Registration and Registration Fees
Scarborough Dance Center Registration fee $25 for 1 dancer or $30 for a family. You will pay this fee online to Scarborough Dance Center, as you activate your membership, for the season. The fee increases to $30 per dancer and $35 per family after August 1st. The registration fee is nonrefundable.
Link to register and log into your account:
https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/scarboroughdancecenter/.
Release
Scarborough Dance Center and its employees are not liable for personal injuries, sickness, damage to, or loss of personal property.
Solos/Duets/Trios
Solos/duets are only for company students, who train in the summer, and audition for the additional routines. Solos and duets are a reward, for dedicated students, who dance year-round. Students can be highlighted with their different strengths in group routines. Group routines are more appealing and pleasing to the audience.
Storm Cancellations
We will follow the Scarborough School system for cancellations. If company members need an additional rehearsal, an email will be sent to the company by 1 p.m. with times for the evening. We also post on Facebook, and Instagram. email and text those who sign up for text alerts. We have 2 built-in snow days per day of the week. All other snow days can be made up of a class of a similar age/level.
In Studio Office Hours starting 9/9/2024- TBA
Melissa responds to emails daily- Monday-Friday.
Studio Phone: 207-883-4569
info@scarboroughdancecenter.com
Email is the best way to contact Melissa; she will gladly get back to you as soon as she can. The studio is closed at the end of the last class of each night. Dancers must be picked up, by the end of their class. A $10 fee will be charged to dancers who are picked up more than 10 minutes after the studio is closed. An additional $10 fee will be added for every 10 minutes late thereafter.
If you would like to contact Melissa directly,
please email:info@scarboroughdancecenter.com
For billing/shoe questions, please email: Scarbdanceinfo@gmail.com
Street Shoes
Absolutely no street shoes are allowed in the dance rooms. Please place shoes on shelves and not on the floor.
Tuition
Tuition is based on a seasonal rate, which is broken into 9 equal payments (the last payment month will be May), for your convenience and includes vacations. Tuition is due on the first of every month and must be paid promptly in order for the student to attend classes. There is an option to pay the seasonal rate by September 1, 2024, and receive a 10% discount on tuition. You have to register by 8/27, for us to process your registration and charge your account for the 10% discount. The discount does not apply after September 1st. We accept cash, checks, Visa, and MasterCard. All registered dancers must have an ACH or credit card on file. You will have until the 25th of the month prior to pay with cash or check. If we do not receive a cash or check payment by the 25th, your card will automatically be charged for tuition on the 1st of every month. Costume payments will automatically be deducted with auto payments. (You can pay prior to the due date with cash or check) There will be a $25 fee for returned checks and a $15 fee for late tuition payments after 30 days. The $15 late will be issued every month forward until payment is made. The student is liable for tuition until the studio has received written notification that the student has quit the class. You are responsible for tuition, through the month you quit. If you owe 3 months of tuition, you can no longer attend class, until your balance is paid in full. Delinquent accounts will be sent to a collection agency. Dancers may not participate in recital if tuition is not paid in full. Students are not allowed to return to the studio if they have a balance from a previous season.
Withdrawals
The student is liable for tuition until the studio has received written notification, that the student has quit the class.
Thank you for being part of the SDC family!
