We encourage our students to attend all classes so they can maximize their growth as professional Dancer/Performers. Emergencies are of course excusable but hair appointments, parties, and attending games are not acceptable excuses. Three missed classes before a performance will hinder the student’s chances of being in that dance. Although we will not omit your child from the entire dance for missed classes, we ask that you consider the entire class when your child misses’ class. Recital time is extremely important to the entire class, so please be conscious of your time and our time to help keep the professionalism installed in our Starz. Excessive tardiness is unacceptable—a 15-minute rule will be strictly enforced. After 15 minutes, your child will be expected to watch and not participate.

All Students must wear the appropriate attire for each class. Ballet shoes, Jazz shoes, tap shoes, Hip-Hop sneakers are not optional. Please do not enter class with street footwear and Vice Versa does not wear your dance shoes outside.

Dance Attire:
Company Ballet ** Pink Leotard with Pink Tights
6 - Adult ** Ballet – Black Leotard with Pink Tights
Boys/Men ** Black or White Tank Top— Black tights (shorts over) optional

Students are required to wear pink ballet shoes; shoes can be purchased through the studio.

Jazz, Contemporary Modern, African, Tap & Acro
Black Leotard with suntan or Black Tights
Black Bikers or Jazz Pants (Jazz & Tap only)
Jazz & Tap Shoes are required!

Hip-Hop
Black Leotard with black sweatpants (Studio Apparel Available to order)
Black biker shorts or Dance shorts
Boys/Men- White T-shirt with black sweats or shorts
Hip-Hop Sneakers are required!

Adults
Black leotard with Black yoga pants or Black Tights
Men—White T-shirt with black pants

I grant permission to Rising Starz Dance Studio to photograph and/or record my child. I understand that images and videos will be used for informational and promotional purposes for the studio and will not be used for any other purpose. I understand that my child’s picture(s) or video(s) may be shared numerous times on social media, I have not nor will I seek compensation or legal action for the use of my child’s photographs or videos.

- All Participating students must complete all financial obligations
- Parent volunteers are the only parents allowed backstage. Parents should not leave their posts. It’s strongly suggested that parents leave one day to enjoy the recital
- All students must enter through the designated entranced assigned
- All students must enter the stage in complete costume
- All students must wear full Make-Up (Performance make-up) – No items are to be worn with costumes. There are proper undergarments that can be used under costumes.
- Hair must be into a bun (unless the teacher instructs otherwise)
- Dancers may arrive with bottled water and dry snacks. No colored juices and/or heavy meals (light refreshments NOT dinner)
- All Dancers must arrive 1.5 hours before the performance

Tuition
• $35 monthly per class
• Privates $60
• Multiple class discounts (3 or more) 20%
• College students discount 10% with ID

If tuition is more than a month behind without communication, students will be asked to sit out of class or stay home until the balance is paid. If the student or parent decides to withdraw from the program and there is a balance, the parent/guardian is expected to pay the balance.

Costumes & Fees
Costume fees will be due before our recital. There’s a deposit of $25 per recital class. Deposits are payable to The Rising Starz Dance Studio L.L.C. Please note that all deposits are non-refundable.

Age 3 – 8: $65
Age 9 – 12: $85
Age 13 – Adults: $120

If the student or parent decides to withdraw from the program and there is a balance, the parent/guardian is expected to pay the balance. If the student wishes to collect their costume still all balances must be paid, in order for students to receive their costumes. All costume payments are NON-REFUNDABLE.

I understand the terms and policies that stated above and understand what is expected from the Rising Starz Dance Studio staff. I am aware that if anytime my student(s) are running late, I will communicate to the Rising Starz staff when we will be tardy. I understand that all balances must be paid in order to participate in performances and/or receive dance costumes.