Stage Left Dance contract and policies 2024-2025.
By signing this waiver you are agreeing with all statements below regarding payments, fees, studio policies, understanding the studio calendar and Liability Risks
Tuition Per Month:
Creative Movement, Petite, Junior:
One Class:$50, Two Classes: $75, Three Classes: $100, Four(+) Classes: $125

Teen and Senior:
One Class: $70, Two Classes: $100, Three Classes: $130, Four(+) Classes: $160

Company Fees (Unlimited Classes):
Petite: $150, Junior:$165, Teen:$170, Senior:$180, Teen/Senior Elite: $190
Studio fees for everyone:
Registration Fee: $25
Tuition Late Fee (after 7 days): $25 -these are automatically added by system
Costume Late Fee (after 14 days):$25-these are automatically added by system
Rec Costume Fee: $65
Competition Costumes: $75
Recital Video Fee: $40
Recital Fee: $50
*Tuition is non Refundable*
We accept payments by:
*Cash - Payments made via cash must be put in a sealed envelope and labeled with the child's
name and class day/time.
*Online Payment Portal: https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/stageleftct
Accepts Credit/Debit Card and Paypal Payments
*Checks: Checks must be made out to Stage Left Dance. Checks must be placed in put in a
sealed envelope and labeled with the child's name and class day/time.



A late fee of $25.00 will be assessed on payments made more than 7 days past the tuition installment due date.
A late fee of $25.00 will be assessed on payments made more than 14 days past the Costume installment due date.
Holiday Closings or Studio Closings do not affect late fees. If a payment problem should arise, speak with us immediately and we will do our best to work with you.
Students with accounts that are more than one tuition installments in arrears will not be able to continue in classes. In no case will a student receive recital costumes and participate in the recital until their account is paid in full for the year. We love our students, but we are also a business, and we must meet our financial obligations.
Returned Checks:
All returned checks will be assessed a $35 fee. Repeated returned checks will result in a requirement that all subsequent payments be made in cash.
Refund policy:
Once a payment is made there are no refunds for any reason. If you are injured and supply a doctor’s note, Stage Left Dance will issue studio credit. Studio credit is non-transferable.
Costumes:
Costume payments are non-refundable. Recreational $65 | Competition $75 Costume Balances: must be paid in order to receive your costume. If you leave the studio or decide not to be in a routine after the costume order is placed, you are still responsible for the entire costume balance.

2020-21 SLD CALENDAR
Payments due the first week of the month (1st-7th.)
Please note some events may change but we try our best to stick to the calendar!
Competitions are subject to change if needed! You must be available for all hours of competition weekends!
Important Dates
First Day of classes: Sept 9th
1st installment due: September 9th-16th
2nd Payment Installment & Company Costume Fees: October 1st-7th
Halloween Spirit Week: October 28th-November 1st
3rd Payment Installment & 1st competition fees Due: November 1st-7th
Holiday Break (Studio Closed): November 26th-December 3rd (Re-Open December 2nd)
4th Payment Installment & 2nd Competition Fee Due: December 2nd
Holiday Party Friday December 20th 5:30-7:30pm
Holiday Break (Studio Closed): December 20th - January 1st (Re-Open Jan 2nd)
5th Payment Installment & 3rd Competition Fee Due: January 1st- 7th
6th Payment Installment & Rec Costume fees due: February 1st- 7th
"Week of Love" (Spirit Week): February 10th-14
7th Payment Installment & Recital Fee Due: March 1st- 7th
Competition Spirit Week: March 3rd-7th
1st Competition: High Demand Dance Competition March 7th-9th Hartford, CT
8th Payment Installment: April 1st
2nd Dance Competition: Elite Performance Challenge April 4th-6th Middletown, CT
3rd competition: Work It Dance Challenge May 3rd-4th Newington, CT
9th Payment Installment: May 1st
Tentative Recital and Dress Rehearsal: May 17h Or May 24th
Elite Performance Nationals: June 27th- July 1st



STUDIO POLICIES
Please review SLD studio policies and reach out with any questions/concerns.

General Studio Policies:

• Food, gum, cell phones and drinks other than water, are not permitted in dance class.
• Dancers should not enter the dance room until the instructor invites them in.
• Excessive talking or other misbehavior will result in a student being required to observe class instead of participating.
• The parking lot and outside porch are not playgrounds. Parents are asked to monitor their children when they are outside of the studio
• Smoking is not permitted in the studio or surrounding areas (including near the doors leading into the studio).
• Siblings not participating in class must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Please keep the noise level down in the waiting room. It is disruptive to classes.
• For safety reasons, SLD must be notified in writing if someone other than the parent is picking up your child.
• The studio will open 15 minutes before the first class of the day. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class time in order to change into shoes and get ready for class. Please do not drop students off early with no supervision.

Food & Drinks

No food or drink, besides water, is permitted in dance studios. Students may bring water & keep it in the side changing area and are allowed to eat in waiting rooms. There is no gum chewing in the studio to ensure the safety of all students.

Class Size

Class sizes range from a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 20 students. At SLD, we provide assistant instructors for all our Creative Movement, Petite and junior. We reserve the right to combine, cancel or shorten a class based on an enrollment of 5 students or less.

Class Placement

At SLD, we encourage all of our students to work hard to dance their best. However, each student must work at a level that is suitable to him or her. A student may become discouraged if he/she placed in a class that is too difficult for their skill level. Students should be challenged in class, but should never have to struggle. Therefore, class placement is at the discretion of the studio director only. Placement is assigned at the time of registration. The director, to assure that proper placement has been made, will then evaluate students during the first month of class. Depending on the student's individual level of development and ability, placement may be changed at any time upon the recommendation of the director. It is most important for the student to enjoy class, feel comfortable and be happy.
Registration fees must be included & received with first payment in order to guarantee your dancers spot. Once payment is made, there are no refunds under any circumstances. We do not accept new students after November 1st.

Dress Code

Company Ballet
Company ballet students must wear tights and leotard. Long Hair MUST be pulled back from face in ponytail, braid, bun, headband, etc.
Proper dance attire is essential for movement, attitude, and observation of dance technique. No oversized T-shirts or sweatshirts are permitted in class because they hide technical flaws in dance that the instructor cannot see to correct. During the wintertime, a student may wear a sweatshirt into class until they complete the warm-up segment. Warnings will be given once for unacceptable dancewear. Every time after that, student(s) will not be permitted to dance. There are no exceptions to this policy. Company ballet students must wear tights and leotard. Long Hair MUST be pulled back away from face in ponytail, braid, bun, headband, etc.
Acceptable dance wear: black dance pants, fitted shirt/dance shirt, leotard, tights, skirt, unitard, fitted dance shorts, dance sweaters, any age appropriate dance outfit.
DO NOT wear old costumes unless approved by instructor.
DO NOT wear pants that are too long and drag on the ground
DO NOT wear long, dangling jewelry
DO NOT wear jeans

Internet Policy

If anyone is caught using the internet for inappropriate reasons, they will be asked to leave the studio. This includes, but is not limited to:
1) Posting derogatory reviews of the studio
2) Abusive language toward the studio or any students
Attendance and Tardiness
Once a dancer is placed in a particular class, they become an integral part of the class and an important participant to the instructor and to their classmates. Regular, prompt attendance is necessary to maintain the progress of the entire class. The courtesy of a phone call is expected and appreciated whenever a student will be absent. Please arrive on time since the beginning warm-up portion of the class is extremely important and prevents injuries. Additionally, each interruption distracts the students and instructors in session. Repetitive tardiness will not be tolerated. If you must leave the class early, please let the instructor know before class. If a student is seriously ill or injured and provides a doctor’s note, studio credit will be granted. Credit is non-transferable.

Snow Days and Cancellations

SLD reserves the right to close the studio in the event of inclement weather. Cancellations will be posted on our Website, Facebook, Instagram, and will be emailed to all families. NOTE: Decisions are usually made & shared by 3:00pm.

Vacations and Holidays

The studio calendar will list all days that classes will not be held. Our schedule does not always coincide with your child's school calendar. There is always class unless otherwise notified.

Make Up Policy

Classes must be made up within 30 days of the missed class. All snow days and holidays can be made up by attending any regularly scheduled class at a comparable dance level, . No tuition adjustments will be made for missed classes that are not made up.

Your Possessions

Please bring all personal items (clothes, shoes, schoolwork, etc...) in a bag that closes securely. Loose items are liable to get lost or picked up by another child accidentally. Please label ALL personal belongings with child's name in permanent ink to help cut down on lost items. If your child misplaces a belonging, please check the lost and found box located on top of the cubbies. Stage Left dance discards unlabeled items at the end of each month. The studio is not responsible for loss of personal property.

Prompt Student Pick Up

SLD recommends that parents of preschoolers not leave the building. Please stay in the waiting room. It is important that your child knows that you are nearby and are available to assist them with bathroom trips. Parents must arrange for pick up if they are unable to do so themselves. Staff cannot be held responsible for unsupervised children. We urge all parents to personally pick up their children in the studio waiting room and to not permit them to exit the studio unattended.

Awards

Awards are given for three, five, ten, fifteen, and twenty years of dance experience. Transfer students are always welcome and all years of dance experience will be credited toward trophy awards.

Annual Dance Performance

A yearly dance performance is an important part of your child's training. It is a lesson in cooperation, stage direction, and self confidence. By performing on stage, a child is able to actually "see" and appreciate the art in their training. It is not mandatory to be in the recital, but it is an invaluable and rewarding experience, which we highly recommend. If a student displays unsuitable behavior or has missed too many classes, at the teacher’s & owner’s discretion, that student may not participate in the recital. Dress rehearsal is mandatory for all performers- no exceptions.
Tickets go on sale 3-4 weeks prior to the recital. All balances must all be paid in full in order to purchase recital tickets. Everyone taking up a seat, including parents, must buy a ticket. Tickets to shows are non-refundable. More recital information is handed out throughout the year.

Payment Policy

Tuition for the year is divided into 8 installments. A late fee of $25.00 will be assessed on payments made more than 7 days past the tuition installment due date. Weekends, holidays or student absences do not affect late fees. If a payment problem should arise, speak with us immediately and we will do our best to work with you.
In addition, any check returned to us from the bank is subject to a $35.00 service charge. Repeated returned checks will result in a requirement that all subsequent payments be made in cash. Tuition must be paid in advance. Tuition is non refundable.

Costumes

Each student who participates in our dance recital is required to purchase a costume for each dance that they appear in. Every effort is made to purchase reasonably priced, high quality costumes appropriate for the age and style of the dance being performed. A recital costume typically costs approximately $65 for recreational costume & $75 for all competition costumes. Accessories such as headpieces or gloves, are included in the cost of the costume. Tights and shoes are not included. Please refer to the studio calendar for all costume due dates. More information and reminder notices will go home as we get closer to the dates. No refunds will be made if a child withdraws from the studio after costumes have been ordered and prior to the recital. Parents may pick up purchased costumes at the studio at the time of general costume distribution and once received, costumes must not be worn prior to recital or competition.
Own Risk Policy:
Members acknowledges that in using the facilities, programs and equipment at Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC locations Stage Left Dance (SLD), he/she does so entirely at his/her own risk. Member agrees that Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC shall not be liable for any personal injuries or any loss or damage to property sustained by a member on or about the premises of Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC resulting from or arising out of the negligence of Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC and/or its staff, or the negligence of any other person present on the premises of Stage
Left Dance Academy, LLC. Member acknowledges that Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC does not conduct any medical screening, and will not suggest any medical treatments, diagnosis or opinions regarding member’s disability that would prevent member from utilizing any of the facilities at Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC, and member has not been instructed by any physician not to do so.
I acknowledge and understand that there are risks associated with participation in Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC activities and the use of different performance areas and facilities (outdoor stages, dressing rooms, lobbies, etc.). These risks include, but are not limited to: contusions, fractures, broken bones, sprains, dental injuries, scrapes, cuts, bumps, paralysis, or death. I, for myself and the Participants names, willingly assume the risks associated with participation and accept that there are also risks that may arise due to other participants which I also willingly assume. I agree that the Participants named, and I shall comply with all stated and customary terms, rules, and verbal instructions as conditions for participation in any performance and/or program at Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC. I, for myself, the Participants names, our heirs, assigns, representatives, and next of kin agree to hold harmless and indemnify the independent owners of Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC, their predecessors, parent, subsidiaries and affiliates, officers, and employees for any defense cost or expense arising from any and all claims, injuries, liabilities or damages arising from participation. I will not hold Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC or any other person in charge of venues responsible for any bodily injuries or property damage of any kind. I am of physical ability to participate and am legally competent to understand and complete this agreement. I hereby execute this agreement without coercion. I understand Clearly that Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC is not responsible for any supervision of students at outside events. I understand that at the dress rehearsal and at the recital, at competitions, or any other outside performances, I am responsible for providing complete supervision for all of my children. I understand that I am responsible for all costume changes for my children. I understand that dress rehearsal is mandatory for all students, no exceptions. I understand that ALL balances must be paid in order to participate in the annual Stage Left Dance recital. These include but are not limited to dance tuition, fees, costumes, competition fees, recital rehearsal fees, t-shirts, etc. All balances must all be paid in order to purchase recital tickets. Tickets to shows are non refundable.

Non-use of Facilities
No deduction or allowance for dues shall be made for member’s failure to attend or use the studio facilities due to vacation, travel, illness, or any other personal commitment. Studio Policy. Good attendance is essential for learning proper technique & choreography. If a student will be absent for a long period we encourage them to take private lessons in order to learn the routines. Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC reserves the right to remove any student from any class or performance for any reason. These reasons include, but are not limited to: poor attendance, inappropriate behavior, delinquent payments, poor attitude, disruptive behavior, uncooperativeness from parents, disrespectfulness to staff, or inability to follow rules of this policy. These decisions are at the sole discretion of Stage Left Dance Academy, LLC. If asked to leave, no refunds or credit will be given.
LIABILITY RISKS, RELEASES AND WAIVERS OF LIABILITY ____________________________________________________
By registering my dancer for Stage Left Dance activities I understand the following: As to Athletic Activity
In enrolling at, or participating in, or being a spectator at a Stage Left Dance event, the undersigned understands that he/she/they are attending the programs for Stage Left Dance and the facilities voluntarily and at his/her/their own risk. Stage Left Dance and its officers, teachers, board members and sponsors and their respective successors, heirs and/or assigns shall not be liable for any damage whatsoever arising from any personal injury, death or property loss sustained by the undersigned while on the premises of a Stage Left Dance rehearsal or show. Even if arising from the negligence of Stage Left Dance officers, teachers, board members and sponsors.
The undersigned assumes full responsibility for all injuries and damages, including death which occurs in or about the premises and while participating in any programs thereon including as a spectator. The undersigned does hereby fully and forever release discharge and hold harmless Stage Left Dance, and all its associated facilities and its officers, teachers, board members, and sponsors and their respective successor, heirs and/or assigns from any and all claims, demands, damages or rights of action, present or future resulting from any person’s participation in any programs, as a spectator or use of the facility on behalf of themselves or their minor children including that which may arise out of the negligence of Stage Left Dance. In addition, the undersigned agrees to follow the rules of conduct set by Stage Left Dance. Failure to do so may result in suspension from any participation or expulsion from the premises in the sole discretion of Stage Left Dance.