2018 TDC Studio Policy Updated
7/2/18
Spring Recital
TDC Studio and Competitive dancers are showcased in an annual Spring Recital wearing stunning costumes and dancing to creative and inspire choreography. Recital participation is MANDATORY. Each dancer will be charged a non-refundable recital fee that includes the following: 1 costume fee, recital venue fee, and YouTube practice link for dancers 2nd grade and under. This will cover the cost of the production.
Recital fees are due by November 1st. A late fee of $25 will be charged for balances not paid by the last day of class before Thanksgiving break.
Studio Dancers in 8 and under classes: $150.00
Additional recital dance costume per dance; $85.00
Studio Dancers in Level 1+ classes: $175.00
Additional recital dance costume per dance: $100.00
Students with outstanding tuition one week prior to recital will not be allowed to perform, no exceptions to this will be made.
A recital DVD will be available for purchase at the end of the season. Parents are allowed to video tape and take pictures during dress rehearsal only. Videotaping is not allowed during the 5:3o show.
Please be aware that at dress rehearsal teachers and students may be walking around or standing in the middle of the stage. Observers are allowed to video tape around students and teachers but cannot ask a teacher or student to move so they can get a better "shot." Any disrespectful tone or behavior will lead to the dismissal of an observer.
Recital is the weekend before Memorial weekend. Location and exact date TBD.
Recital seating is assigned. Tickets will go on sale during April and will range in price from $5-$15 per ticket.
Registration
Registration ends on December 1st of each season. Students who wish to enroll after December 1st of the fall season will not be eligible for participation in the spring recital. Per demand TDC will open a “non-recital†class after the return of winter break.
All students must register through our online enrollment system Dance Studio-Pro (DSP). If you would like a staff member at TDC to walk you through the enrollment process at the studio, please call our front desk at 316-XXX-XXXX to make an appointment or email us at jayna@tenacitydancecompany.com.
A $40 registration fee required at the time of enrollment for at least two family members. Each additional child after two $40 registration fees are paid will receive a 50% discount on registration.
1st months tuition and registration fee are due at the time of enrollment. Once you have registered for class, you may either pay online though the DSP Parent Portal or pay at the front desk during office hours via credit card, cash or check. Registration and 1st month’s tuition must be paid in full before a child can participate in class.
Tuition Payments and Fees
Tuition will be posted and is due on the 1st of every month and has a grace period until the 10th of the month. Tuition that is not paid by the 10th of each month will be assessed a $20 fee the first month, and a $10 late fee each addition month it goes unpaid. After 90 days, unpaid balances will be sent to a collection agency and student(s) will not be allowed to take class at TDC until their balance has been paid.
Tuition payments that are 30 days past due will result in their student sitting out of class until tuition is paid.
A $30 returned check fee will be added to accounts with returned checks.
Tuition can be paid online through the DSP or in person during regular office hours. You can enroll in auto-pay though the DSP and fan pay via PayPal online. If paying in person, cash, check, and all major credit cards accepted.
General Information
Small children are not to be left unattended. Students ages 2-9 must be picked up and dropped off by someone inside the building.
Students in a creative movement or 4-5 combo class/petit rehearsal must have a parent present in the building during their class time in case they need to use the bathroom.
Students who arrive to class more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed to physically participate in class, they may sit and watch. Students arriving late cause to much distraction, delay class and are not properly warmed-up thus could become injured.
Students should wait in the student waiting area before their class starts. Since the classrooms are now “train style†teachers will now pick up students from the student waiting area and will take them to class.
Only water is allowed inside the classroom. No other food or drink is allowed inside, this includes sports drinks and flavored water.
Students are allowed to eat in permitted areas only. Designated food areas are the parent/student lobby area near the restrooms. Granola bars and small no mess foods are allow in the student waiting area.
Please pick up after yourself. Be respectful of your surroundings, our generously shared space and beautiful new studio. If TDC finds out that a student or family member is not picking up after themselves, the situation will be addressed and the proper course of action will be taken.
TDC is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
TDC will send out notice of the studio closing for any reason by 3:45pm on that day. We will announce our closing via social media, local news stations and email. TDC does not follow school district closing schedules and will only close the studio if a situation is/has potential to be severe.
Parents and students are expected to follow and abide by the Tenacity Dance Company Student and Parent Promises. Students and parents who break this code of conduct can be dismissed from TDC.
Uniforms
Students must adhere to our strict dress code. Students who are not in proper dance attire will not be allowed to take the class. Uniforms must be purchased by October 1 of each season and all students are expected to be in proper uniform after that. We understand if an item is back ordered or on hold.
All students must purchase each classes required shoes.
All students will have their hair pulled back, both neat and tight into a bun. Students are allowed to wear hair bows and accessories. Headbands are only allowed if they are not going to be a distraction in class and MUST stay on the students head.
No large jewelry. Small earrings, necklaces, bracelets that are close to the body and do not hang are allowed. Students may be asked to remove any jewelry at teacher’s discretion. Athletic trackers are allowed if they are not a distraction.
If a student chooses to accessorize they do so understanding that TDC is not responsible for broken, damaged or lost items.
Healthy personal hygiene is expected of all dancers, both studio and competitive. All TDC students need to have a “clean†and “well-put together†overall look. TDC will address students who may need a hygiene reminder.
Parent Observation
Parents, family members, and friends will be allowed to observe the last 15 minutes once a month. We ask that observers do not create a distraction during observation and TDC has the right to dismiss any observers who cannot comply with this policy. It is important that the dancers stay focused during the remainder of the class.
Parent observation schedule 2018-2019
September- No parent observation
October 15-20
November 26-Decmber 1
December, no parent observation
January 21-26
February 18-23
March 25-30
April 15-20
May, no parent observation
Attendance & Make-Up
It is important that all students attend class regularly and take time to practice outside of the studio. This helps to create and promote a positive classroom setting where students can learn new steps and grow with their teammates and ensures that students will not fall behind.
Studio Company Dancer
Classes missed during the fall semester may be made-up through the first week in February of the following year (i.e. class missed in October of 2018 can be made up until the 1st week in February of 2019).
Classes missed during the Spring Semester (after the 2nd week in February) are allowed to be made-up during the summer session. Students must get approval before they can make-up in a class. Please contact Ms. Jayna or Miss Rainin about what is the appropriate class for your child to make-up in.
Starting the 2nd week in February classes will begin their recital dances and students are not permitted to make-up during that time.
Students are allowed to make-up 5 classes per semester.
Competitive Company Dancer
Classes missed during the fall semester may be made-up through the first week in February of the following year (i.e. class missed in October of 2018 can be made up until the 1st week in February of 2019).
Classes missed during the Spring Semester (after the 2nd week in February) are allowed to be made-up during the summer session. Students must get approval before they can make-up in a class. Please contact Ms. Jayna or Miss Rainin about what is the appropriate class for your child to make-up in.
Starting the 2nd week in February classes will begin their recital dances and students are not permitted to make-up during that time.
Attendance Policy
Competitive company will have a 3 level attendance policy. Students will have an “accountability†card at the front desk. If you are going to miss please notify the front desk. You can leave a message via voicemail, email, or in person.
ALL COMPETITION WEEKENDS ARE MANDATORY. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO MISS COMPETITION.
Students with perfect attendance will receive a “golden ticket.â€
Green Level
• Students will be allowed 2 “school excused†absences. These are for school related programs that are mandatory. These can be used at any time during the fall/spring season.
• Students are allowed 4 additional absences; 2 per semester. Fall semester is September-January and Spring is February – May. Additional absences do not roll over semester to semester.
• Students will be required to make up their 4 additional absences, but not school excused will not need to be made up.
• Students can make up in any studio or competitive level class of the same level.
• Students who know they will miss in advance, can make up classes 1 month prior to the absence.
Yellow Level
• Students will receive a yellow level status when they exceed more than their 2 additional absences per semester. These classes must be made up in the same level class, either studio or competitive and will have a $15 make-up fee.
Red Level
• Students will receive a red level status when they have 9 or more absences. Ms. Jayna, Miss Rainin, student, and parents will meet to discuss the consequences. A student can be dismissed from the competitive program for excessive absences.
Class Cancellation and Drops
Parents must fill out a "drop form" if a student is withdrawing from a class. This from is due by the 1st of the month, along with your monthly tuition payment. The effective date of withdrawal will be the last class of the month that the drop is received in. If no notification is give, Tuition will be billed until required notification is received.
TDC reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment. A notification will go out by October 1st if a class is going to be cancelled and another class will be suggested. Tuition on cancelled classes will not be refunded but will be credited to their account for use at a future time.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are $55.00 per hour and $30.00 per half hour and are billed as an “added Private fee†in tuition. Payment for privates is required before the lessons begin.
Dancers must sign up for private lessons with Ms. Jayna, Miss Rainin, or Miss Taylor and can only be done when studio and teacher time is available.
24 hour cancellation notice is required or the student will be charged for the lessons and will be required to pay before they can schedule another one. We encourage all students to reschedule cancelled private lessons and no student with a past due balance will be allowed to schedule a private until balance is paid.
If a teacher is concerned with a student’s progress during recital time, they may be asked to schedule a private lesson. TDC wants every dancer to be fully prepared and confident when they step on stage for their big recital moment.
Costumes
Dancers are required to purchase a costume for recital. These costumes are selected by the faculty and custom designed to best compliment the type of class and song. A costume is a crucial part of making our recital come to life! One costume is included in your recital fee and each additional costume is an additional charge.
Costume and recital fees; Due by November 1st
Ages 8 and under classes: Creative movement, 4-5 combo, 5-6 combo, 6-8 jazz, 6-8 hip-hop, 7-8 combo.
$150- includes costume fee, recital fee, recital t-shirt and link to YouTube practice videos
$85 per additional class
Ages 9 and older: all level 1 classes.
$175- includes costume fee, recital fee, recital t-shirt and link to YouTube practice videos.
$100 per additional class
Pictures & Video
Tenacity Dance Company will be taking pictures and videos during class and reserve the right to post all photos and videos on our website, social media and can be used for the promotion of TDC. If a student cannot be posted on one of our social media outlets or website, please contact us.
Code of Conduct and Student/Parent Promise
Tenacity Dance Company wants to provide a safe and nurturing environment for dancers to learn and develop into inspiring young adults. In order to ensure maximum growth of each student the following policies must be adhered too.
Students are expected to be well behaved, respectful, and courteous to both teachers and classmates.
Students are not permitted to talk and/or be disruptive during class time.
Students are expected to pay attention during class. It is important for the safety of the dancer to know how to properly execute a step and hear all correction given in class.
Do not be tardy!! Students need to get ready for class outside of the classroom (please change in designated bathrooms and locker rooms) and should be ready to dance when class time begins. Students more than 15 min late to class will not be allowed to participate unless they have prior approval from Ms. Jayna or Miss Rainin. Unapproved tardy students will have to watch the remainder of class.
A teacher will come to the door 5 min after class starts to let in any tardy students.
The classroom door will be open for 5 min after the start of class.
Dancers who need to leave early from class must have a parent inform the teacher and a parent pick up any student under 9.
A teacher will dismiss the student at the necessary time.
All cell phones must be turned off during class. If there is an emergency, please call 316-XXX-XXXX.
Please be respectful of your classmates and teachers belongings. Do not touch or take thing that are not yours unless asked.
Be respectful of the other classes being taught in the facility, and the offices inside the shared space.
Students are encouraged to sit and do homework in between classes in our parent/student waiting area.
All parents and students affiliated with Tenacity Dance Company are expected to abide by these rules of conduct respectfully.
Tenacity Dance Company reserves the right to dismiss any person without reimbursement of tuition and fees for not abiding by this code of conduct.
Tenacity Dance Company does not tolerate bullying.
Students who create a distraction in class may be asked to sit out until they can participate without being a distraction.
You can pay online or by cash or check. Please make checks payable to: Tenacity Dance Company
By checking the box, you understand and agree to these terms. If at any time you violate these terms, your child can be dismissed from any class at any time with no refund of fees or tuition.