Rise Up Dance Center 2022-2023 Policies and Procedures
Please initial each policy and sign at the bottom. Thank you!

Registration
There is a non-refundable Registration Fee that is due once per season. This fee is $40 for individuals and $60 for families. Your registration fee holds you or your child’s place in class, covers their season paperwork and Welcome Packet, and includes a studio logo t-shirt. ______

Tuition
Tuition payments are due on the first of each month from September-May. The 2022-2023 Season will be broken up into 10 class week trimesters on the following dates: Trimester I: 9/12/22-11/19/22, Trimester II: 11/28/22-2/25/23, Trimester III: 2/27/23-5/13/23. There will be a special year end celebration class week 5/15/23-5/20/23 at no cost to our students. Tuition can be paid a variety of ways: in person with cash, check, credit card or PayPal, or online with a debit or credit card through our Parent Portal. There is also an option through our Parent Portal for automatic monthly payments. Your preferred payment method will be noted on your registration paperwork. If at any time you need to change this, please contact the office to fill out a new payment form. Payments received after seven days past the due date will be subject to late fees. There is $30 fee for any returned checks or bounced electronic payments. _____

Discounts & Credits
We are proud to offer family and multi-class discounts to all our students. If your child takes multiple classes, you will add up the TOTAL amount of hours of class they take per week and round up to next half hour to calculate your child’s tuition. If you have multiple children taking class or if you are a parent who is taking class in addition to your child, you will add up the TOTAL amount of hours taken each week for all family members to calculate your tuition. Families who pay by trimester are given a 5% discount and families who pay for the entire regular season are given a 10% discount. Trimester payments are due on the first day of each trimester. Yearly payments are September 1, 2022. If you receive a credit for payments made that you did not receive products or services for, this credit may be used towards your registration fees, tuition fees, costumes fees or competition fees with prior approval from the school Director._____

Enrollment Requirements
We like to offer flexibility to our families and do not have any minimum requirements for enrollment. If a dancer needs to drop before the end of a month, they will receive a refund or a credit for any weeks they are not attending. If your child needs to drop and you have paid for the trimester or the year, your refund will be calculated by figuring out the base price of your child’s tuition and subtracting any missed weeks from there. Families are only able to receive the trimester or yearly discount if they attend all classes in that given time frame. _____

Drop Off & Pick Up
We understand that life is busy and sometimes you need to be in two different places at once. Please let us know if your child will need to be dropped off early or picked up late within ten minutes of their class’s start or end time. Students should not be left at the studio for extended periods of time outside of their class schedule. However, we are willing to accommodate for special circumstances. Please make sure to notify the studio by phone or email so we can make sure we have staff on site to wait with your child. Under no circumstances are children to be left unattended outside our facility. _____

Attendance
Regular class attendance is key to a student’s success! Please make sure your child is dressed and ready for class by its designated start time. Students who are consistently late or often leave early are missing out on important instruction and choreography. If you are having issues getting your child to class consistently, please contact the office about our Class Card option. Students who use our Class Card are not considered enrolled in the program and may attend on a drop-in basis. Class Cards are $100 each and are good for 10 classes throughout the season. Drop-in students are not eligible to participate in performances, so they may need to sit out during portions of class time that are used for recital choreography. _______

Illness & Injury
We understand that students get sick and may need to miss class. If your child is not feeling well, please contact the office to let the instructor know your child will be absent that day. Please do not send your child to the studio if they have had a fever, vomiting or diarrhea, or any viral infection within 24 hours. We ask that students who have been treated for lice also refrain from coming to class for 24 hours. If your child has contracted or has had direct contact with someone affected by Covid-19, please contact the office to discuss when your child may be able to return to class. If your child is injured, we ask they sit and observe class and take notes if they are able. _____





Communication
We use the BAND app as our primary form of communication. All families will need to download this app to stay up to date with studio related events and announcements. To join, please scan the QR code posted at the studio and in your Welcome Packet. You will be prompted to enter you and your child’s information in order to join our private group. Please be sure to create your account using your first and last name to avoid confusion. ______

Performances
Our students will have the opportunity to perform in two formal recitals during the season, one in December and one in May. These performances will tentatively be held at the Lincoln Arts Center in Rochelle on December 16th & 17th and May 12th and 13th respectively. We will have dress rehearsals at the Lincoln Arts Center the week of the performance. Students will rent their costumes from RUDC for the winter performance. Rental fees are $30 per costume your child is wearing. For our spring performance students will need to purchase a Costume Kit. Costume Kits will include the costume, tights, headpiece/accessories, garment bag and recital t-shirt. Spring Costume Kits range from $80-100 per class. Participation in performances is not required. In order to ensure students are properly prepared, you must enroll by November 1, 2022, to participate in the winter performance and by April 1, 2023, to participate in the spring performance. Tickets will need to be purchased for both events. Ticket prices will range from $10-20 per ticket. Students who are performing and backstage helpers will not need a ticket to the performance. _____

Studio Closure
The studio may be closed in the event of inclement weather, staff emergency or facility issue. We will do our best to notify our families of any closures as soon as possible. As a general rule, if the Rochelle Schools are closed or let out early for weather, the studio will also be closed. We do not close on all school holidays so please be sure to check our 2022-2023 calendar for non-emergency related closures. In the event the studio needs to close or end classes early, an announcement will be posted in BAND, on our Rise Up Dance Center Facebook page and through email blast. Please make sure you are registering with an email that you check regularly! We will not hold specific make up classes for cancellations. Students are welcome to make up missed classes in a class of similar style and level anytime throughout the season. Please contact the office to let us know when you or your child will be coming to make up so we can inform the instructor. _______

Code of Conduct
We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment that not only promotes a love of performance arts in our students, but also helps develop important life skills such as respect, commitment, reliability and teamwork. Please help us create a happy and healthy learning environment by adhering to the following policies: ______

For Students:
• Demonstrate respect for teachers, parents, staff and other students at all times.
• Serve as a role model to younger dancers by always using appropriate language and behavior.
• Cell phones and tablets should be switched off or on silent mode and are not to be used during class.
• Help keep our spaces clean by disposing of all trash and cleaning up any spills or messes.
• Show respect and care for studio equipment and facilities.
• Ask for help if you need it – we are here for you!

For Family Members (including care givers, legal guardians, siblings or extended family):
• Demonstrate respect for teachers, students, staff and other parents at all times.
• Take responsibility to read email updates and keep up-to-date with current activities and important information.
• Ensure siblings are supervised at all times, equipment is treated with care and the waiting areas are left tidy.
• Refrain from entering either dance studio unless invited by a teacher during class time. This includes studios not in use.
• Raise any concerns with a teacher or staff member by making an appointment with the Director.

Inappropriate, disrespectful or aggressive behavior by students, parents, care givers, legal guardians, extended friends and family will not be tolerated and may result in immediate cancellation of enrollment with no refund or further discussion.

I acknowledge I have received and read a copy of the 2022-2023 Rise Up Dance Center/Company Policies and Procedures and agree to the policies stated above.

Students Names (Please list all enrolling in the 2022-2023 season)

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2022-2023 Dress Code & Hair Requirements

It is important to us that students feel comfortable while attending their classes without hindering their participation or the ability for our instructors to give proper correction. Inclusivity is important to us at RUDC! We understand that the traditional attire may not work for everyone. We are happy to offer a little flexibility with students’ attire to help them feel at ease. If you have specific questions regarding what your child should wear for class, please contact the school Director.
The dress code and hair requirements are as follows:


Tiny Tots Classes: Dancers may come in any clothing that is comfortable. The class can be done barefoot or in socks.

Ballet & Pointe Classes: Any color leotard and tights with matching shoes. Dancers are welcome to wear pink leather or canvas ballet shoes or pointe shoes with pink tights or skin tone tights with matching skin tone ballet or pointe shoes. Dancers may wear black ballet shoes with black tights or socks. Dancers also have the option of wearing a fitted, solid colored or studio logo t-shirt with either fitted black shorts, fitted black athletic pants or black leggings. Dancers are welcome to wear a skirt or fitted shorts with their leotard and tights.

Jazz & Musical Theatre Classes: Any color leotard and skin tone tights with matching jazz shoes. Dancers also have the option of wearing a fitted, solid colored or studio logo t-shirt with either fitted black shorts, fitted black athletic pants or black leggings. Dancers choosing this option should wear black jazz shoes. Fitted shorts and leggings may also be worn over a dancer’s leotard and tights.

Hip Hop Classes: Any color leotard with fitted shorts or leggings and black high-top sneakers with a white sole. Dancers also have the option of wearing a fitted, solid colored or studio logo t-shirt with either fitted black shorts, fitted black athletic pants or black leggings.

Tap Classes: Any color leotard and skin tone tights and tap shoes. Dancers also have the option of wearing a fitted, solid colored or studio logo t-shirt with either fitted black shorts, fitted black athletic pants or black leggings. Fitted shorts, skirts or leggings may also be worn over a dancer’s leotard and tights.

Contemporary Classes: Any color leotard with fitted shorts or leggings. Dancers also have the option of wearing a fitted, solid colored or studio logo t-shirt with either fitted black shorts, fitted black athletic pants or black leggings. Dancers can take this class barefoot or in socks made for contemporary dance.

Tumbling & Cheer Classes: Students should come to class in fitted clothing. Gymnastic leotards or biketards are encouraged but not required. Students will be barefoot for Tumbling and Cheer students should bring a clean pair of tennis shoes that HAVE NOT been worn outside or have been thoroughly cleaned before being worn on the dance floor.

Adult Classes: Any comfortable clothing may be worn. Dance shoes may be purchased at your discretion.

Hair: Dancers with hair that is longer than chin length should have it pulled back off their face in a bun for all ballet classes. If a dancer’s hair is not long enough for a bun, it may be pulled back into a ponytail, pigtails or braid. All other classes can wear their hair in a ponytail or braid if it is long enough. Having long hair that is not properly secured not only affects dancers’ ability to execute certain skills properly, it can also be hazardous as it may hit the dancer in the eye while engaging in class activities. Your child’s well-being is important to us, and we appreciate your cooperation with this matter!

Please note: to create a uniformed look on stage, there will be specific shoes and tights needed for performance that may differ from what your child wears in their regular classes. Any changes to shoes or tights will be announced in advance so you have time to purchase or borrow the correct style/color.














2022-2023 Rise Up Dance Center Release Forms
These forms must be completed in order for you or your child to be enrolled!

Media Release
We love showcasing our own talent! RUDC Staff members and its affiliates may take photos or videos of our students. By completing this form, you grant permission for the use of you or your child’s image in print or electronic form for the purpose of promoting Rise Up Dance Center/Company. Please list each student in your family, and sign and date on the lines below. If you would NOT like you or your child’s image to be used, please check the appropriate box below. ______(please initial)

______I consent to the use of mine or my child’s image by Rise Up Dance Center/Company.

______I do not consent to the use of mine or my child’s image by Rise Up Dance Center/Company.


Medical Treatment Release Form
I hereby give permission for any and all medical attention to be administered to myself or child, in the event of accident, injury, sickness, or any emergency, until such time as I or an emergency contact may be reached. I also assume the responsibility for the payment of any such treatment. _____(please initial)


Release of Liability Form
I understand and agree that dance, tumbling and cheerleading are physical activities and that while participating in any class, workshop, rehearsal or performance, there is a possibility of physical injury or bodily harm. I voluntarily agree, therefore, to assume all risks and responsibility for any such injury or accident, which might occur to me or my child during any of Rise Up Dance Center/Company classes, rehearsals, performances, or activities. I also exempt, release, and indemnify Rise Up Dance Center/Company, its owners, agents, volunteers, assistants, employees, guest artists, faculty members, and/or students from any and all liability claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever from any damage, loss, injury to me, my children, or property which may arise out of or in connection with participation in any classes or activities conducted by Rise Up Dance Center/Company. I further hereby voluntarily agree to waive my rights and that of my heirs and assigns to hold Rise Up Dance Center/Company, its owners, agents, volunteers, assistants, employees, guest artists, faculty members, and/or students liable for such damage, loss, or injury. I understand that I should be aware of my or my child’s physical limitations and agree not to exceed them. _____(please initial)



Students Names (Please list all enrolling in the 2022-2023 season)

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