Studio M
2024-2025 Season Waiver
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE AGREEING!!

Tuition Policy
All tuition is paid through autopay. Every account is required to enroll in autopay. You are responsible for making sure you have a sufficient payment method on file. You may use a checking account, credit, or debit card. You can update this through your parent portal, or we can help you in the office. Tuition is calculated by the month, not by the number of classes. Some months have more classes, some months have fewer classes. Tuition is due on the first day of each month and will be autodrafted on that date. If your payment method on file does not process for whatever reason, there will be a $5 fee. We will contact you for an alternate form of payment at that time. If no payment has been made by the 3rd of the month, a $10 late fee will be added to the account in addition to the $5 no process fee. Any Non Substantial Funds your bank may charge, if any, will be added to your account. There will be a $10 late fee added for each additional week tuition is not paid. Additionally, tuition must be paid up to date to receive costumes or purchase or receive complimentary tickets for performances. If a student drops a class, notice must be received IN WRITING, delivered by hand to the office, by the 15th of the month, to avoid autodraft on the first of the following month. There is no tuition refund for non attendance.

Performance Fees
Each performance (show) requires each dancer to pay a fee to participate in the show. Expected shows for the year are: Nutcracker (for those in 3rd grade ballet and above who took at Studio M last year), Christmas Tap Spectacular (for those in 2nd grade tap and above who took at Studio M last year), Irish Festival (for those on Irish teams), and Spring Recitals (all dancers, all ages). Fees for Irish Festival will be addressed separately with Irish team members. Past the due date for performance fees, there are NO REFUNDS. Due dates for performance fees are as follows:
Nutcracker 9/12/24 $40 Cash only
Christmas Tap Spectacular 9/12/24 $40 Cash only
Spring Recitals 1/20/25 $50 Cash only

Costume Fees for Nutcracker and Christmas Tap Spectacular
Costumes from the previous year’s Spring Recital will be used for Nutcracker and Christmas Tap Spectacular. Ballet and tap students in 3rd grade and above must have their tap/ballet costume from last year to participate. In general, these are not available to order at this time. 2nd grade tap students will have a $40 fee which pays for their reindeer leotard and tights. Accessories will be borrowed from the studio. Younger students may have accessories to costumes for both Nutcracker and Christmas Tap Spectacular that are borrowed from the studio. Older dancers may have costumes that are borrowed from the studio. There is no charge or rental fee, but if lost or damaged, a replacement fee will be charged.




Costume Fees for Spring Recital
2024-2025
Dancers will be measured in October for costumes for the Spring Recital. Younger dancers will have inches added to their measurement to account for growth. We have many years of experience in fitting dancers in costumes. We will do our best to make sure your dancer has a costume that fits. Sometimes things are out of our control that may prevent certain sizes from being available. In these cases, we always try to go up a size. In some cases, alterations may be needed. Any alterations and costs associated with alterations are your responsibility. Studio M is NOT RESPONSIBLE for tailoring or alteration fees. Costume fees are due October 15, 2024. We will not autodraft this fee. We can process it with your payment method on file, but we will not do so without your express permission. You can pay this fee at your convenience in installments if you would like. Just call or stop by the office, and we will help you. Once costumes are ordered, there are NO REFUNDS.

(Note that tax will be added to these prices.)
3 year-1st grade
Ballet $80
Tap $80

2nd-3rd Grades
Ballet $85
Tap $85

4th-6th Grades
Ballet $110
Tap $90
Jazz $90
Hip Hop $90

7th-12th Grades
Ballet $115
Tap $105
Jazz $105
Hip Hop TBD









Attendance
Dance at Studio M is a commitment, August through May. Specific contracts will be issued to dancers in Nutcracker, Christmas Tap Spectacular, and Irish Festival. In general, dancers are expected to attend all classes. If a dancer must miss due to severe illness or scheduling conflict, a PARENT OR GUARDIAN must call in BEFORE the miss to excuse the dancer. If a dancer does not feel great but can come and watch a class, that is encouraged. Excessive absences may result in the dancer being dropped from the class or removed from the Performance. This is at the teacher’s discretion. Older dancers, especially in 7th grade and above, need to make up missed classes IN ADVANCE of the miss if possible. Those dancers need to visit with their teacher to arrange a make up class, if available. If a student drops a class, notice must be received IN WRITING, delivered by hand to the office, by the 15th of the month, to avoid autodraft on the first of the following month. There is no tuition refund for non attendance.


Dance Attire & Dress Code
All dancers are required to adhere to the studio dress code.
*All dancers must have hair pulled back into a single ponytail, single braid, or bun for every class. Ballerinas in 5th grade and above MUST arrive to class with their hair in a neat ballet bun.
*One pair of small stud earrings may be worn to most classes. No dangles or hoops. One earring per ear only may be worn. No other jewelry is allowed during classes or performances.
*Absolutely no facial piercings are allowed. Absolutely no tattoos are allowed. No temporary, rub on tattoos are allowed.
*Two weeks before performances, dancers in the upcoming performance may not wear any earrings or have any nail polish or acrylic/fake nails during dance classes. Hair must be a natural hair color, and no hair tinsel will be allowed at performances or two weeks leading up to the show.
*Leotards worn in class should completely cover any bra that is worn underneath. Costumes may not be worn with visible bras underneath.
*Ballet students will wear ballet pink tights with any colored leotard to class. The leotard may have an attached skirt. No removable skirts are allowed. Ballet pink soft ballet shoes are required. Pointe students must have necessary pointe shoes supplies and pointe shoes in good condition.
*Tap students will wear ballet pink tights with any colored leotard to class. The leotard may have an attached skirt. No removable skirts are allowed. Black tap shoes are required. 3 year old through fourth grade dancers will need flat, patent tap shoes with NO VELCRO OR BUCKLES. They must have elastic across the top. 5th grade and up tap dancers will need high heeled tap shoes for class and performances. 7th grade and up tap dancers may wear flat lace up tap shoes for class.
*Jazz students will wear ballet pink tights with any colored leotard and jazz pants to class. 7th grade and up may wear Studio M shorts in place of jazz pants, if desired. Black jazz shoes, either lace up or slip on, are required.
*4th-6th grade Hip Hop students will wear the same attire as their jazz class.
7th-12th grade Hip Hop will wear Studio M joggers or solid black or grey sweatpants, a leotard or any Studio M shirt, socks or tights, and their hip hop shoes. If hip hop shoes are worn out of the studio, they must be wiped down with a wipe before walking into the hip hop room.
***ALL DANCERS MUST WEAR A COVERUP INTO AND OUT OF THE STUDIO. YOU MAY NOT WALK IN OR OUT IN ONLY LEOTARD AND TIGHTS.




Parental Release
*I have read and agree to Studio M School of Dance and Music LLC’s policies regarding tuition, late fees, performance fees, costume fees, attendance, and dance attire/dress code.
*I understand that Studio M School of Dance and Music LLC has the right to cancel a class if enrollment falls below 5 students.
*I understand that Studio M School of Dance and Music LLC is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings.
* I understand that my account must be current at a zero balance before I receive costumes.
* I understand that my account must be current at a zero balance to purchase or receive complimentary tickets to performances.
*I understand participation in a dance program involves risk and possible injury. I hereby release Studio M School of Dance and Music LLC, Mika Newey, and all staff from any and all liability for injury to my person or damage to property whether real or not, based on allegation of negligence or not; in any way incurred by reason of my child’s/ward’s participation, or any associated activities, while performing, or traveling to or from its facilities.
*I authorize Studio M School of Dance and Music LLC to secure any emergency medical treatment my child might need.
*I understand I am required to list any medical concerns that my child may have.
*I allow Studio M School of Dance and Music LLC to use my child’s name or photographic likeness in all forms of media for advertising, trade, or any other lawful purpose.
*In the event that my child decides to leave the studio, on foot, to solicit various businesses, I hereby release Studio M School of Dance and Music LLC, Mika Newey, and all staff from any and all responsibility.
*I understand that to drop a class, I must submit notice IN WRITING, delivered by hand to the office, by the 15th of the month, to avoid autodraft on the first of the following month. There is no tuition refund for non attendance.