By clicking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read the Studio Rules and Policies of Exceleration Studios, Inc. and agree to abide by them. The Studio Rules and Policies are listed below:
Exceleration Studios is proud to offer a dance education that includes fun, creativity, discipline, and respect for all who are involved. We have strict guidelines for class participation, so please go over these rules and policies with your child. We make every effort to offer all our students and their families an organized and friendly experience.
Exceleration Studios does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
Rules for Students
• No talking while the teacher is talking
• No sitting down in class unless the teacher says so
• Keep hands to self
• Please do not touch the mirrors or the windows
• No hanging on the barres
• Keep tap shoes quiet when teacher is talking
• No street shoes on the dance floor
• Dance shoes are not to be worn outside so make sure you have other shoes to come and go with
• Ask teacher before using bathroom
• Electronic devices are to be put away while in class
• No food or drinks in the studios or lobby (water o.k.)
• No chewing gum in the studios or lobby
• No running in the studios, halls, or lobby
• No jumping on/off furniture in the halls or lobby
• You must stay in Exceleration Studios until your parent comes to pick you up
• Follow dress code listed for each class
Safety
• If dropping off your child, please make sure they enter Exceleration Studios.
• For the safety of your child and courtesy of the teacher and other classes, please be sure to pick up your child promptly.
• Please do not allow any children to run around or play in the hallway, lobby, outside walkway, or parking lot.
• No touching or banging on the studio windows.
• No climbing is allowed on outside railing.
• If you are more than 10 minutes late picking up your child after class, you will be charged $1/per minute. This charge will be applied to your next month’s tuition.
Tuition, Absences, & Make-Ups
• We fully understand that students enroll in other activities. However, we expect a level of commitment from each student in order for them to progress and develop within their class. If classes are missed due to a student taking on other commitments, then their place in dance class may not be guaranteed. This is very important during recital preparation.
• Registration and payment for tuition will be done online via Dance Studio-Pro. Tuition is posted on the 25th of each month and is due by the 1st of following month. A $25 late fee will be charged to accounts on the 5th, where tuition is not paid in full.
• Students may be asked to sit out of a class if tuition is not received by the 10th of the month.
• Preferred method of payment is via credit or debit card via Dance Studio-Pro. If you pay by check, there will be a $25 charge for any returned checks. After 2 returned checks, you will be required to pay all monies with a credit or debit card via Dance Studio-Pro.
• Tuition will be the same whether it is a three, four or five week month. (Tuition is based off the number of weeks in a season August-May.)
• Once registered, student class placement is considered reserved for the season (providing tuition is paid on time) and it is expected to be a financial commitment for the season.
• If a student wishes to withdraw from any class, Exceleration Studios must be notified in writing 2 weeks in advance of leaving. Tuition must be paid during the 2 week notification period.
• When one withdraws from classes, they are unenrolling and their account becomes inactive. If one decides to return a month later, an additional registration fee is incurred to re-register.
• There will be NO REFUNDS or CREDITS for missed classes, vacations, holidays or illness. Classes missed due to injury, illness, or vacation may be made up within 14 days following the absence if Exceleration Studios has been contacted before the absence occurred. Missed classes can be made up in another class of similar age and level, providing there is room available in the class. To be fair to all students and avoid overcrowding, all make-ups must first be approved by the office.
• If at least 5 children are not enrolled in a class, the class may be cancelled per the discretion of Exceleration Studios.
• Exceleration Studios is closed for the following holidays for the 2022/2023 Season: Sept. 5, Oct. 31, Nov. 23-27, Dec. 22-Jan. 8, Mar. 20-26, May 26-29. Summer Dates TBD.
Etiquette
• Students must arrive at least 5-10 minutes before class. Teachers reserve the right to prevent a student from participating if they are late for class. Please be courteous to the other students and have your child to class on time. If more than 15 minutes late (without notice) your child will not be allowed to participate in class and no make-ups will be allowed.
• No chewing gum, food or drinks (other than water) are allowed in either the studio, lobby, or bathrooms. This also pertains to siblings and adults not taking classes. If you must eat, please do so outside.
• Please do not send younger children to class with toys or wearing costumes. This is unfair to other students who abide by the dress code.
• All young children must be supervised by a responsible adult. Exceleration Studios, Inc. is not responsible for any injuries or for children left unsupervised before or after class.
• In order for instructors to keep your child’s attention in class, please do not let your presence distract the dancers (including your own child). Parents of young children should not hang out at the studio windows as this is very distracting to the students and teacher in the class. It encourages the children to look to the parents and not focus on the teacher. It can also make the more anxious child upset if their parent is not within sight.
• Please make sure your child has gone to the bathroom before class.
• We are approachable & sensitive to any questions or concerns that may arise. We are always available to speak with parents or students. Please direct all questions or concerns to our administrative staff at the desk. Do not approach the teachers directly about problems or concerns.
Performances
• Exceleration Studios, Inc. has multiple professional opportunities that allow students to showcase their hard work. Our biggest show is our Annual Recital the first weekend of June.
• Performance Agreements will go out for each performance and a performance fee will be collected. Performance fees allow us to rent the venue for the performance and include a digital download of each performance with access to unlimited photos of the performance. All students will be measured by one of our staff members and costumes will be ordered. Costume Fees are due prior to ordering costumes. Costume payments do not include shoes. There are NO refunds. Tickets to these Performances are not included.
• If a student is absent for more than three (3) classes during the months of March-May, they may not participate in these performances. (Exceptions will be made for illness.)
• All performance participants must attend any dress/tech rehearsals.
