ASHLAND SCHOOL OF DANCE
2024-2025 Policies
All class space is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please register online (https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/asod) with first month’s payment to help ensure placement in your desired class. The schedule is subject to change based upon a minimum number per class. Classes are held during the academic school year. Children are grouped by age and ability level. Classes are offered after school; in the evenings to accommodate working parents. Online registration must be complete, and first month tuition paid to hold a spot for your dancer in a particular class. If not, your child will not be added to the class list. Classes will be cancelled or consolidated if minimum number is not met. A minimum of 6 per class is required. Dance is a performing art. Student productions not only give dancers the thrill of performing, but also provide a strong sense of accomplishment and a chance to showcase all their hard work and talents.
Refunds: Ashland School of Dance does not offer refunds or tuition deductions due to absence or drop outs. No refunds will be given without proper notice. Parents of dancers are requested to notify ASOD of any intentions to discontinue their child's registered class by emailing asod@centurytel.net. Upon receipt of such notification, the account will be reviewed, and refunds will be considered for any paid classes that have not yet been held.
Winter Showcase Performance: Dancers in all Level I, Level II, Monday Poms, Competition Teams, Level III, Int/Adv Tap, Jr Co and Sr Co perform will at the Winter Showcase Performance on Friday, January 10 at the Northwestern High School. Exact time of performance will be determined. Solo/duet/trio dancers are also able to perform at the Winter Showcase. More details on the Winter Showcase will follow.
Spring Recital Performance: Our 2025 Spring Dance Recital will be held at the Northwestern High School Auditorium in Maple on Saturday, April 12. Dancers in Level I, Level II, Monday Poms, Competition Teams, Level III, Int/Adv Tap, Jr Co and Sr Co perform at both performances. Dancers in Creative Movement, PreBallet/Tiny Tap, PreJazz/Funk, PrePoms/Jazz and Friday Poms will each perform at 1 of the 2 performances. Rehearsal will be held the week of the recital performances at Northwestern High School (Dancers must attend their rehearsal(s) in order to perform in the recital.) Further details on the Spring Dance Recital rehearsal and performances will follow.
Handouts and Bulletin Board Information: ASOD produces monthly newsletters throughout the season. They are loaded with lots of important information. Extra newsletters are always available at the studio.
Parents and Instructor Communication: Communication is very important to our studio. It is very important for parents and instructors to keep lines of communication open to ensure each student is getting the most out of their learning experience. Most of our information is posted on our website (site.ashlandschoolofdance.info) and given out through emails or our monthly newsletters. Our main form of communication is through email. Please make sure you check your email on a regular basis. Those that do not have email, please make sure you bring home a copy of the newsletter. If you ever have questions, comments or ideas; please call or text 715-413-1074 or email asod@centurytel.net.
Monthly Payment Reminder: Monthly payments are always due on the first of each month and always become past due on the 10th and are subject to a late fee of $10.00. As a courtesy, ASOD does email reminder statements the last week of each month. Checks need to be marked with the student’s name and what it is for (tuition, dance wear, costume, etc.) If fees become 30 days delinquent your child will not be able to continue class until full payment is made.
Check Writing Policy: There is a $25.00 charge on all returned checks. After one NSF check, you will be expected to pay for classes with cash or credit card.
Dress Code/Appearance: A dancer should always be properly dressed and groomed. It is part of the self-discipline, which goes hand-in-hand with dance training itself. Students MUST wear the proper attire listed for their specific class. Dancers MUST have their hair tied back out of their face during class.
Dancewear/Shoe fitting orders: Students are asked to have their proper shoes/dancewear for each class by their first class session. ASOD sell shoes, leotards and tights for your dance needs. No orders will be taken during class time only before or after class. All orders must be paid in full when orders are placed.
Lost & Found: Ashland School of Dance is not responsible for lost items. If you are missing something, please check the lost & found box. Please put your child’s name on all their dance items (in both shoes).
Arrival/Departure: To protect the safety of our students, ASOD requires that everyone arrive and depart as close to the scheduled class times as possible. Parents are responsible for their children until class begins so please don’t leave your child at the studio unattended. We are not set up to provide childcare! Please let us know in advance if someone else is picking up your child.
Attendance: Classes begin at the appointed hour. Students must attend classes on a regular basis to progress! Students arriving late for the class will not make good progress and are disruptive to the rest of the class. Any student who misses 8 or more classes during the season will not be allowed to participate in the spring dance recital performance. If missing a class is necessary, please notify ASOD by email before class time that your child will be absent. If a student is unable to dance, we recommend that the student attend class to observe what is being taught. Attendance the 2 weeks prior to all performances and competitions is mandatory (No exceptions)! Please stress the importance of class attendance to your dancer and make it a priority.
Cell Phones – There will be no cell phone use during class. If there's an emergency, I ask that parents contact ASOD directly. Otherwise all calls, texts, snaps, etc can wait until class is over. . . . and no not on their water break! Water breaks are just that, get a quick drink of water and go back to class. Parent aren't paying for kids to be on their phones at the studio. Cell phones should remain in their bag/purse once classes begin.
Videotaping – We do not allow videotaping of dancers during class time. The only time videotaping that is allowed is when a recital dance is recorded so dancers can practice at home. And at that time there is absolutely NO postings of the recital dance allowed on ANY social media. If a recital dance is posted on social media you will be asked to remove the post.
Talking in Class: Class time is limited, so we ask that students focus and avoid talking or goofing off during class. Instructors require the full attention of ALL students. Students are always encouraged to ask questions of the instructor that are dance related. General conversation should be before or after class. ASOD reserves the right to remove any person(s) that we feel is disruptive to our classroom experience. To have less distraction during class, we ask that parents and siblings stay in the waiting room unless the instructor invites them into class.
CODE OF CONDUCT: DANCERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AT CLASS ON TIME AND PREPARED IN PROPER DANCE ATTIRE. INSTRUCTORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DISMISS ANY DANCER FROM CLASS WHOSE ATTITUDES ARE UNSATISFACTORY. HERE AT ASOD WE PROMOTE ALL DANCERS TO TREAT EACH OTHER WITH RESPECT, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT.
Snow or Bad Weather: ASOD only cancels classes when the instructor is unable to attend class. We DO NOT ALWAYS cancel dance classes if the Ashland Public Schools cancel classes or dismiss school early because of inclement weather! Please check your email, text messages and our Facebook page for all schedule changes!! In the event that we need to cancel classes due to inclement weather, we will inform families via email and social media. One class cancellation is allowed per class per year at the discretion of the instructor without rescheduling. All other cancelled classes will be made up on a scheduled make up day.
Recital Costumes: We try our best to determine the correct costumes for each class. They are always age-appropriate and of the highest quality possible. Dancers through Level III will need one costume; students in multiple classes will need one costume for each class they train in. Costumes are chosen in September and will need to be paid in full prior to Friday, October 11. Costumes will not be ordered until they are paid for in full. Parents or guardians accept full responsibility for all expenses, including sur-charges and postage for costumes that are ordered late. ASOD is not responsible if costumes are not received in time for the recital due to late payments. Most costumes run from $65.00 to $85.00. Your account needs to be paid up to date before your child takes home their costume.
Costume Deposits: In an effort to ensure that costumes are delivered in time for class photographs and organized distribution to our students, costume orders are placed mid-October. Costume manufacturers do not accept cancellations or offer refunds after they are ordered; therefore ASOD does not refund costume payments after the original order has been placed. If you don’t participate in the fundraiser, a $35.00 deposit per costume is due no later than Friday, Sept 27. The balance of all costumes must be paid for in full no later than Friday, Oct 11.
Respectful and Kind to ALL. It is expected all dancers, instructors & all adults will be kind and respectful to EVERYONE in the studio! (Disrespectful & Bad Attitudes will not be tolerated) I want EVERYONE to have a GREAT year!! If anyone has any issues during the year, please contact Stacey immediately.