Please review and accept the studio policies.
STUDIO RULES
Arrive at least 10 mins before class starts, so that dancers may change into dance attire, have hair done.
Dancers who arrive after class has started must wait for the instructor to let them in.
Dancers may not sit down in dance classes unless permitted by instructor.
Dancers may not leave the classroom without permission.
Street shoes are not allowed in the classroom.
Hair must be securely pulled back in ponytail or ballet bun (see dress code for details). If hair is not secured, you will not be able to participate in class!
Dancers must have correct dance attire, shoes, and hair secured to participate in class.
Cell phones are not allowed in the classroom.
NO GUM or food is permitted in the classroom. Water is welcome but must be in a sealed container.
Students/Parents/Guardians will treat and address all teachers and staff with respect. This helps maintain a professional atmosphere and demeanor. Failure to maintain a professional atmosphere towards teachers and staff will result in being asked to leave for the remainder of the class OR the studio for the remainder of the day. Should issues with professionalism and respect continue you may be asked to not return to the studio for the remainder of the year.
A parent is welcome to view class in the lobby area, but noise level must be kept to a minimum.
Parents are not allowed to interrupt classes. If a child needs to leave class early, arrangements need to be made before class. If it is an emergency, please see the front desk.
If a dancer or parent has a question for an instructor, please go through the front desk or the NCDS email to schedule a time to talk with them. We want to provide answers to questions, but when instructors have the appropriate amount of time.
NCDS is not responsible for lost items. Please keep valuables in bags or at home. Lost items will be kept in the lost in found box.
Dancers must bring their own water bottle with lid to class.
Dancers must bring their own supplies, no sharing or leaving of bags is permitted.
To limit number of people in the studio waiting area, please refrain from hanging out.
ATTENDANCE & RESCHEDULED CLASSES
All dancers are expected to attend every class that they are signed up for. No refunds are issued for missed classes.
If a dancer is going to miss a class, NCDS needs to be notified ahead of time. Send an email to nebraskacitydance@gmail.com to let us know a dancer will be missing class.
Rescheduled classes will only be offered for inclement weather or for an instructors purposes. For either of these reasons, parents/guardians and dancers will be notified of the rescheduled day and time.
Dancers MUST attend every rehearsal during Recital Week to be able to participate in the end of year performance. If your dancer is not able to attend the year-end rehearsal week and recital, please notify NCDS Board Member as soon as possible.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Cancellations due to weather will be made by 3:00pm and notifications will be issued. If NCDS cancels class due to inclement weather parents/guardians and students will be notified via Remind, Facebook. As always, we ask for parents/guardians and students to use their best judgment, as your safety is our main concern during these times.
Classes rescheduled due to inclement weather will be posted on NCDS website's announcement page and posted at the dance studio once they have been determined.
INJURY POLICY
Communication is key when dealing with injuries. If a dancer is injured, please send an email to the studio or let the front desk know prior to the start of class. This will allow us to work with you and the instructor on a plan. NCDS wants to help all dancers feel their best. Depending on the injury or severity of the injury, NCDS may request a medical provider’s note to excuse a dancer from sitting out of class as well as a medical providers note allowing the dancer to participate in class. Injured dancers should still attend class and participate by observing.
STUDENT EVALUATIONS
Instructors evaluate dancers in the Spring to ensure the leveling of each dancer is appropriate for each dance genre. We want each of our dancers to succeed and be the best. Therefore, leveling occurs when muscle memory, endurance technique and artistry through phrasing of movements is mastered.
If a parent has questions or concerns about their dancer, please see the front desk or send an email to the studio to set up a time address the questions and concerns.
TUITION PAYMENTS, FEES & FUNDRAISING
Tuition is due by the 1st of the month. If payment is not received by the 10th of the month, a $15 late fee will be applied to the dancers account. Dancers with delinquent accounts will have to observe class until the account has been brought into a current status. Invoices will be sent to the email address on file. Payment may be made via: cash, check, payment link on invoice (requires a bank account and routing number).
Registration Fee: To register for NCDS classes, there is a registration fee. After October 10, add $15 for late registration. Late registrations are at the studio's discretion due to Winter and Spring recitals.
Single Dancer: $40.00 Each additional dancer: $15.00
Costume Fee: A Costume Fee per enrolled recital class for is due by October 1. If payment is not received by October 10, a $15 late fee will be applied to the dancer’s account. If registration is granted after October 10, there will be an additional $15 per costume.
Creative, Mini, and Pre-classes - $70 per enrolled class Levels I, II, III, IV - $80 per enrolled class
Performance Fee: A $15 Performance Fee will be due by November 1. If payment is not received by November 15, a $15 late fee will be applied to the dancer’s account. A $30.00 Performance Fee will be due by April 1. If payment is not received by April 10, a $15 late fee will be applied to the dancers account.
Recital Volunteer Fee: A $60 per family fee will be due by November 1. If you volunteer and work for a shift during 1 recital, a $60.00 credit will be placed on your account. A $60.00 credit is the max amount that may be received!
Fundraisers: Dancers will have the opportunity to participate in a fundraiser to raise money to cover costume costs. Participation is not mandatory; however, dancers that participate will receive a discount on their costume costs. Dancers will also have an opportunity to participate in a second fundraiser to help raise money for the Dance Studio as we are a nonprofit organization. This fundraiser profits from the second fundraiser will help to keep the studio viable. Participation is not mandatory.
