Note: This document is subject to change at any time, at the discretion of DCE administration. All updates of changes will be put in writing and copies of the updated writing will be made available.
Studio Rules and Policies
Dancers Called to Exhort (DCE) Training Center offers dance instruction in the genres of ballet, liturgical, modern, jazz, hip hop hop and tap. Instruction includes dance terms of art/vocabulary, fundamental movement, technique, choreography, and performance direction. The DCE Director, faculty, and administrative staff strive to work in partnership with parents and students to maintain a good working relationship so that each student can reach their potential. The following DCE rules, regulations, payment information, and guidelines are for the current dance year.
Student Classroom Rules, Dress Code, and Expectations
Classroom Dress Code and Attire
* Each student must be in proper practice attire for each class. This means NO street clothes for ballet, contemporary, jazz, or tap dance classes
*Each student must wear the shoes specified in the "Dance Rehearsal Attire" section in every rehearsal. Adults and parents of participating children please write the name of the student inside each dance shoe.
*Hair must be worn up and away from the face
*All jewelry with the exception of studs are prohibited
*Children will not be allowed to leave the building school unacvompanied by guardian or person designated on pick-up list
*No food or carbonated beverage is to be consumed during rehearsal
*Payment of Tuition and any dues must be up to date (see Tuition and Fundraising requirements)
*Students are encouraged to rehearse at home between classes
*(Classes are closed to the public and parents)
Dance Class Attire
All students must come ready to dance at their scheduled practice time. If you need to change upon arrival please arrive early.
Practice Attire:
-Beginners Ballet/Lyrical
Pink Leotard- No attached skirt
Nude tights (dancers skin tone)
Pink Split Sole ballet shoes
-Competition Hip hop
Loose fitting: black sweats or
comp practice t-shirts
Team Sneakers
-Intermediate/Jazz/Tech/Ballet ages 7-17
Black leotard
Black Leggings
Nude Split Soled Ballet Shoes
Black Jazz Shoes
Behavior and Discipline
Students behavior is expected to mirror the behavior students exhibit at home, at school, and at church etc. DCE faculty and staff will observe students behavior at all times, especially in the classroom.
Studio rules are:
*Be obedient
*Be attentive
*Be respectful to the instructor, your peers, and yourself
*No put-downs, no swearing, or foul language
Discipline begins with up to 3 warnings. After the 3rd warning, students will be asked to leave the class and/or may be subject to one or more of the following:
· Push ups
· Wall sits
· Drills after class
Students with repeated behaviors problems are subject to a parent meeting with the director; or may be suspended or expelled from DCE Training Center.
Tuition, Parent Information, and General School Information, Tuition Payment Options
The DCE Training Center tuition and fee schedule can be found on our website, or you may obtain information from the administration.
1) In monthly installments on the 1st of each month
2) Paid in full
TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE
Monthly Tuition Due Dates:
· Tuition is past due on the 4th of the month
Late fee applied automatically on the 4th of the month.
$10 late fee each week tuition is delinquent unless arrangements have been made in advance with D.C.E. personnel.
-$25 return check fee
Dancers Must be current each month to participate at the Highland Hills Community Center (where DCE currently resides)
Costume Fee
Each student is required to pay a costume fee. Each fee covers the costume and accessories that will be worn for the end of year recital. Once the recital is over the students are welcome to take their costumes home unless the costume was loaned from the school. Costume fee payment options are provided prior to the beginning of each term.
Costume fees vary with each class but will not exceed $150
**COSTUME FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE**
- $25 return check fee
Parent Volunteers
In addition to paying the required tuition amount, we ask that each student's parent/guardian complete three (3) hours of school service. Hours are tallied per student and may be completed by either parent/guardian or both.
Production Fees
Each student is required to pay a production fee for any DCE produced show or Evaluation Showcase, $90 for Christmas Showcase and $90 for Spring Recital. Fees assist with the associated cost. Check with administrator for specific due dates.
**EVALUATION SHOWCASE, RECITAL AND PRODUCTION FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE**
Fundraisers Fundraising begins at the start of each dance term. You will be notified regarding this terms fundraiser should one be initiated.
Each student of DCE Training Center is Encouraged to Participate. Although the fundraiser is designed to support the DCE Training Center general fund, successful completion of the fundraiser ensures discounts and incentives. There will be designated drop dates for funds throughout the term. Please see the DCE important dates and Fees handouts.
PARTICIPATION IN FUNDRAISER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY GUARANTEE PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL RECITAL. ATTENDANCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BOTH BE MET.
Attendance
We cannot express how much your child's development will depend on your commitment. Remember:
· After four (4) absences, the student will be required to attend a 30 min make up/semi private lesson for EACH absence thereafter. Make ups are done on the instructors time and will incur a fee ranging from $10-$15.
· Your student is NOT permitted to sit out for one (1) month or more during the dance year, for ANY reason, including financial.
Students who exceed the attendance limits or fail to make up absences will not be permitted to dance in the semester Showcase/Recital. As we approach these events, absences will not be permitted without director approval 1 month prior.
Withdrawal/Expulsion
We understand that dance instruction is both an extracurricular activity and expendable expense; therefore, we are aware that your student may need to be withdrawn from the program. Should you need to withdraw your student, you:
· Must give notice to the school administration and/or director.
· Will receive a letter of withdrawal complete with your account information and students dance progress report (should you want to enroll him/her elsewhere or return to DCE).
Should your student be expelled for reasons including but not limited to behavior, outstanding balance, or excessive absences, you will receive a letter of expulsion that states the reason, your account information, and your students dance progress report.
Closures
Wondering if we'll be closed due to inclement weather or holiday? Log onto our face book page. All closures will be posted there or feel free to call 817-881-4907. Should D.C.E. be closed due to inclement weather, make up rehearsal schedule will be posted.
Students Health
In an effort to prevent the spread of illnesses, DCE Training Center encourages that each parent/guardian refrain from bringing ill students to class. If your child is showing signs of illness such as rash, fever, vomiting, diarrhea or cold symptoms, please contact our office to schedule the appropriate make-up class.
Drop Off and Pick up Requirements
Parents it is your responsibility to drop off and pick up your child. There are to be no exceptionally early drop offs unless previous arrangements are made with staff. What is exceptionally early? More than 20 minutes prior to the scheduled rehearsal time. We ask that you pick your child up within 10 minutes after class dismissal. Our instructors schedules permit them only a few minutes to prep for the next class in some cases, so please be as timely as possible. Parents must come in to retrieve their student from the building. Please do not instruct your child to come outside on their own.
Every student must be picked up by the adult(s) listed under their account. We must be notified via phone or in writing if someone not listed will be picking up your child. Anyone picking up your child who is not the listed guardian on file will need to provide a drivers license.
Things to note
Registration
During the fall term we operate on a rolling registration basis. Registration is encouraged at the beginning of the term, but new students are generally accepted through mid September. Spring term registration is at the Directors discretion, and may require the student to take make-up classes, outside class time, and at an additional cost.
Evaluation Showcase/Recital
-Evaluation Showcase takes place at the conclusion of Fall term. Each dancer demonstrates what they've learned and the progress they've made. Evaluation are accompanied by certificates, trophies, other various awards.
-Recital is designed to demonstrate the students progress in complete performance structure. DCE Training Center recitals are usually done at the end of the spring term. DCE prides itself on the productions we develop to compliment the limitless talent of our dancers. It is important for your child to attend classes, practice at home, and be prepared in order to participate in recital.
I have read and understood the Training centers Rules & Regulations. I also acknowledge that I understand the nature of the activities my child will participate in and the possibility that despite precautions, accidents and/or physical injury may occur.
I/we agree to release and hold harmless DCE Training Center including its teachers, and staff members from any cause of action, claims, or demands now and in the future.
I/we will not hold DCE Training Center liable for any personal injury or any personal property damage or loss, which may occur on the premises before, during or after classes or which may occur at any DCE Training Center sponsored event outside the studio.
Furthermore I/we agree to read and follow the class and facility policies and take full responsibility for my/our behavior in addition to any damage I/we may cause to the facilities utilized by DCE Training Center. The policies may be found on our site at www.dcedancestudio.com under the studio policies tab. A hard copy may also be obtained at the studio.
I authorize and agree that DCE Training Center may take and use photographs, videos or likenesses of myself or my child as needed for its record keeping, advertising, social media and/or public relations projects and that I have no rights to the same and will not be compensated for the same.
I/we further agree that all choreography, production ideas, and the like are the intellectual property of DCE Training Center and its agents. I will not use, sell, or post videos or likenesses of such intellectual property without expressed consent from DCE Training Center, and the result of such action may constitute copyright infringement and/or other intellectual property actions.
I/we also agree to abide by the Rules & Regulations set out by DCETC
My registration is proof of my intention to execute a complete and unconditional waiver and release of all liability pursuant to the terms herein, and agreement as to all terms and conditions contained above. I am of lawful age and competent to sign this affirmation.
I HAVE FULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE CONTENTS OF THIS RELEASE AND AGREE AS BY PROOF OF MY REGISTRATION.
