REGISTRATION
Registration and $25 annual registration fee per student is due by September 1, 2017. One month after Fall start date, we will no longer accept newly registering students.
New students who wish to register for Spring only must register by December 31, 2017 to start in January, please note this may affect class placement. We cannot accept new registrations after January 10th, 2018. Please note that a mid-year registration may mean your dancer is placed in a lower level than his/her peers.
TUITION - Tuition can be paid in the following installments:
ANNUAL
Due: September 1st, 2017
*Receives a 10% discount
SEMESTER
1st payment due: September 1, 2017
2nd payment due: January 5, 2018
We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. You can pay online by registering at: durangodance.com All payments not made online can be placed in the mailbox, or paid in office during office hours (check website for current office hours).
Tuition is not prorated for students beginning after semester start date. There are no tuition adjustments for missed classes or holidays.
All Tuition and Costume Fees must be paid in full for students to participate in the Student Recital.
Please note: DD does not send statements unless you are past due.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
$75/ 6 week session. No registration fee.
Refund policy: $60 after first class. $50 after 2nd class. No refunds after 3rd class.
Creative Arts Academy
$180/ 6 week session. No registration fee.
Refund policy: $150 after first class. $120 after 2nd class. No refunds after 3rd class
LATE FEES
Accounts are allotted a one month grace period for payments due, after which a $15 late fee will be applied to your remaining account balance. Accounts that are more than two months overdue will be subject to dismissal.
WITHDRAWALS
A Student is considered enrolled and will be charged tuition until the office receives written notification of withdrawal. Tuition adjustments and refunds will then be processed.
REFUND POLICY
Yearly Tuition, without discount
Before classes begin = 95% tuition
Before 2nd class = 90%
Before 3rd class = 85%
Before 4th class = 80%
Before 5th class = 75%
After 5th class = no refund
PERFORMANCE FEES - for Spring Recital
One Performance Fee Per Class Per Student
$55 – Pre-Ballet, Pre-Contemporary, Pre-Hip Hop
$65 – Pre Tap/Jazz, Levels 1, 2, 3, Homeschool Tap/Jazz
$75 – Levels 4, 5, Adult Tap, Ensembles
Payment Deadline is November 1, 2017.
If payment is not received by deadline, no costume will be ordered and your child will not be able to perform in the end-of-year recital. Avoid disappointments – Pay early!
PERFORMANCE FEE REFUND
Full refunds for all performance fees can be issued until December 19, 2017. After this no refunds will be issued.
EXPECTATIONS
ATTENDANCE
Excellent attendance is required of all students. Please call or text the office and leave a message if your child will miss class. If a student shows a pattern of irregular attendance and lateness, parents will be contacted. If irregular attendance and lateness continues, the student may be asked to withdraw from classes.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
We expect all dance students to behave responsibly while in class and in the building. Absolutely No Gum, Food, Drinks (except water), cell phones, or street shoes in the studios! Please do not leave your valuables in the waiting room or dressing room during class. DD is not responsible for any stolen or lost property. Please do not touch things that do not belong to you. Clean up after yourself and throw away any trash or recycling. Most importantly, please treat yourself, fellow students, and instructors with respect at all times.
TARDINESS
Arriving late to dance class means missing important warm-up exercises that prevent injury. Late students are disruptive to the instructor as well as other students. Students who arrive more than 5 minutes late will be asked to observe class and are not permitted to dance that day.
DRESS CODE
Proper dance attire and dance shoes are important. Each dance style requires different types of movement, emphasizes different lines, and protective coverage. Street clothes are restrictive and interfere with proper dance technique - PLEASE, NO JEANS OR STREET CLOTHES!
All dance attire may be purchased in the Durango Dance boutique or any dance store.
Girls
Acro - solid leotard, black pants or capris, and bare feet.
Ballet (Pre) – solid pink leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes.
Ballet 1-3 - solid black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes.
Combo Tap/Jazz- black leotard, black tights, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes.
Contemporary - solid leotard, black pants or capris, and bare feet.
Creative Dance - solid leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.
Jazz – black leotard, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes.
Hip Hop - solid colored camisole or fitted t-shirt (no logos), loose-fitting athletic pants, high-top shoes.
Musical Theater- solid colored shirt, black pants or capris, black jazz shoes.
Tap - black leotard, black tights, black tap shoes. Optional shorts or jazz pants.
Worship - solid leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Optional solid top and skirt.
Boys
Acro - solid shirt, black pants, and bare feet.
Ballet - white T-shirt, black pants, black ballet shoes.
Combo Tap/Jazz- black shirt, black tights, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes.
Contemporary - solid shirt, black pants, and bare feet.
Creative Dance - white T-shirt, black pants, black ballet shoes..
Jazz – black shirt, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes.
Hip Hop - solid colored t-shirt (no logos), loose-fitting athletic pants, high-top shoes.
Musical Theater- solid colored shirt, black pants, black jazz shoes.
Tap - black T-shirt, black pants, black tap shoes.
Worship - solid shirt, black pants, black ballet shoes.
HAIR
Short hair must be pulled back out of face. Long hair must be pulled back in a ponytail, braid, or bun. No jewelry should be worn for class, except small earrings.
DANCE SHOES
Dance shoes may not be worn outside for any reason. Dirt on the bottoms of shoes destroys dance floors and ruins shoes.
RECITAL ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students who miss more than three classes in a semester may not be allowed to participate in the end-of-year recital. Individual instructors determine that the student is prepared. Attendance at the dress rehearsal prior to the performances is MANDATORY. Students must attend all performances of their pieces. Students who cannot be at all performances will not be permitted to perform.
Winter Performance
Dress Rehearsal Sunday, December 17th 1pm
Performance Sunday, December 17th 6:30pm
Spring Recital
Pre-level dancers:
Rehearsal Thursday, April 26th 3:30pm
Performance Saturday, April 28th 1pm
Levels 1-5:
Rehearsal April 22nd 1-4:00pm
Rehearsal Thursday, April 26th 5:00pm.
Performances Friday, April 27th 6:30 and Saturday, April 28th at 6:30
Ensemble Dancers:
Rehearsal April 22nd 1-4:00pm
Rehearsal Thursday, April 26th 5:00pm.
Performances Friday, April 27th 6:30 and Saturday, April 28th at 1pm and 6:30pm
STUDIO POLICIES
OUR GOALS AND PHILOSOPHY
Durango Dance is committed to educating students in the art of dance. We are dedicated to instilling self expression, discipline and passion in each of our students. Whether recreational or professional, Durango Dance will help students gain the skills necessary to succeed. It is our desire to offer each dancer the opportunity to grow in confidence, coordination, creativity, technique and to gain a deeper appreciation for music and for the love of dance. Durango Dance will also provide dancers with a positive learning experience that inspires students to grow through social interactions with peers and teachers. Most importantly, students are encouraged to have fun and enjoy their journey with us in dance.
LEVEL PLACEMENT
Level and class placement is based on both age and skill level, as well as maturity, and how many classes student is taking. Please be aware that students can expect to spend more than one year at a given level. Teachers do their best to recommend correct placement for each student based on the previous year’s assessment. However, teachers will observe all students during the first 2-3 weeks of each session and may ask a student to join a different class. For the safety of our students and to maintain the quality of training, dancers cannot always be placed in the same class with friends. Students should focus on their training and work hard in classes in order to advance.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP
Students may arrive early for class if they wait quietly. We request students arrive at least 10 minutes before class time to prepare for class. Students must be picked up immediately following each class.
PARKING
Durango Dance has limited parking, including 10 spots reserved for our customers. Parking is first come, first served; but in order to park in the lot, cars must have a Durango Dance sticker in the window. Stickers do not insure that you will have a spot waiting for you. They may be purchased for $5. Please do not park in Durango Craft Spirits reserved spots.
MAKE-UP CLASSES
Missed class should be made-up within 4 weeks of an absence. Make-up classes are available only upon consent of the instructor. DD cannot guarantee a make-up class at the same level or in the same style.
PARENT OBSERVATION
Observation is always allowed through the studio windows or doors. Please watch quietly and refrain from distracting students. In-room parent observation is permitted on an announced dates or upon invitation of the instructor. Special guests are allowed into the studios by permission of the instructor, as long as they observe quietly.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost & Found bin is located in the Studio 1 waiting room. It is emptied at the end of each month. Please do not remove anything from the bin unless it belongs to you or a family member.
SNOW CLOSURE
Durango Dance will follow 9R district closings. Please check the 9R website. In the event of closures for weather, we will offer make-up class options to all families affected by the studio closure.
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