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TUITION
Tuition is based on a 10-month year, guaranteeing at least
36 lessons per year, and can be paid in 3 ways:
Monthly 60 minute group
class once a week - $40 monthly payment
90 minute group class once a week - $55 monthly payment
Bi-Annually 60 minute
group class once a week - Two payments of $200 - Non-refundable
90 minute group class once a week - Two payments of $275 - Non-refundable
*Discount - 5% off each payment if paid in full by September 10th and February
10th.
(Forfeit 2nd discount if not paid in full by February 10th.)
Annually 60 minute
group class once a week - $400 yearly payment - Non-refundable
90 minute group class once a week - $550 yearly payment - Non-refundable
*Discount - 10% off annual tuition if paid in full by September 10th.
Group classes are defined as having 4 or more students.
Classes with less than 4 students may be charged at private class rates.
Family Discount - $5 off per
month for each additional child in the
same household, paid by the same person.
Please note that tuition does NOT include the costume/recital fee.
There is a $15 late fee added for monthly payments that remain unpaid by the
10th of the
month plus an additional $5 for each month it remains
unpaid.
A $25 charge will
be applied to your account for all returned checks.
∙There are NO REFUNDS for missed lessons or
for not completing the month.
∙We reserve the right to hold costumes and/or other ordered merchandise if
you have an outstanding balance on your account, including any late fees or
returned check charges. All payments will be applied to tuition first before funds will be applied to costume.All payments will be applied to past due tuition first before funds will be applied to
costume, shoes, tights or other items.
∙The easiest way
for you to make your monthly payment is to put your check in an envelope and
leave it at the desk. If the parent or grandparent writing the check has a
different last name than the child, please write the child's name on the
check.
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All cash payments will be given a receipt so please make sure
you receive one.
∙Please note that
the calendar allows for some inclement weather days built in to the year. If
your class does not meet 36 times during the year we will either reschedule
classes or you will receive a credit for the days missed because of the
weather.
∙Also, please
remember that you are paying an annual tuition broken down into 10 monthly
payments. This means you will pay the same amount every month whether there
are 2 lessons or 5 lessons in the month.
∙All class drops must be made in writing. Tuition charges will continue to accrue until we
have received notification that you are dropping a class.
Prices subject to change without notice
REFERRAL PROGRAM
We are excited to tell you about our referral program!
For every person you refer to
Farmington School of Dance, you can get a $15 credit!
On our enrollment forms we include an area for new students to list a name of a family
that recommended/referred them to Farmington School of Dance. This space (if
completed by the enrollee) will award the current dance family a $15.00 credit for each
referral.
Requirements for the credit:
Enrollee must list your name on their enrollment form at the time they complete the
form. No one will be able to add a name after they have completed and submitted the
form.
The new student must continue to be enrolled and all fees current (including costume
and recital fee) for two (2) months from the date of enrollment.
Each family who makes a valid referral will receive a gift
certificate at the end of the two months which they will be able use as they
see fit through June of 2018.
This is our way of saying THANK YOU for helping Farmington School of Dance
become a recognized name in dance instruction in the area!
Word of mouth is the best form of advertising and you have the potential of helping us
keep your costs affordable.
CLASSROOM RULES
Our classroom rules are as
follows:
Be prompt for class, dressed correctly with hair up and no jewelry.
Go to the restroom at home or during shoe changing break. (see below)
No gum, food or drink inside the building.
No running or horseplay in the studio. Keep your hands to yourself.
Red means stop! Stay away from the mirrors for your safety.
Do not hang, push or lean on the ballet barres.
Mouths and tap shoes quiet while the teacher is talking.
Pay attention and be a good listener in class.
Wait quietly while others have their turn.
Put your trash where it belongs.
Keep your belongings neat & in their place.
Dance bag in the classroom, all other items on a shelf or under a chair in the lobby.
As a courtesy to the instructors and the other dancers in your class with allergy and/or
asthma problems, please do not bring animals into the building or wear perfume to dance
class.
The water cooler is for student use only.
Do not wear dance shoes outside.
Wear a cover-up to and from class.
No street shoes in the studio area.
Please insist that your child use the restroom
BEFORE they come to the dance studio. If I
let one child go to the bathroom during class, I usually end up with half the class needing
to go and my attention is split between the child in the bathroom and the rest of the class.
Students may go to the bathroom during our shoe change break but class will resume
without them if they are not ready when we continue. If your child has a medical need to
go to the bathroom more frequently, please indicate this on your registration form.
ETIQUETTE AND RESPECT
In our tradition of teaching and learning, if a student is given a correction, it is considered
the highest form of a compliment. Students should realize that their instructor has taken
time to help correct them because the teacher cares about their overall technique and
wants to help them improve. Corrections are not an opportunity to argue with the
instructor, but an opportunity to learn. Please also note that there will be times when the
teachers may employ hands-on adjusting corrections to the students.
We believe that all dancers should develop a sense of respect for themselves, the other
dancers in their class, and the instructor. In order to help foster that respect we ask that
students refrain from speaking socially during classes and for students to treat others as
they would like to be treated. Students are expected to behave in class and listen to the
teacher at all times. Teachers will verbally discipline students if necessary and students that
are disruptive to the class or who continually act out in an inappropriate manner during
class may be asked to leave the class or may possibly be moved to a different level.
We place a strong emphasis on classroom behavior and manners. These concepts include
learning how to take turns, waiting patiently, working together with others, showing
respect for self, classmates and teachers and having a positive attitude. All of these skills
will be needed throughout a person's life - in and out of the classroom.
FOOD & DRINK
Parents and students - please DO NOT bring food or drink of any
kind into the building. This includes suckers and other candy. Anything
spilled or dropped on the floor could ruin your child’s or the
instructor’s dance shoes.
Dance students are not allowed to chew gum in the studio.
Also, do not bring water bottles into the studio. We have a water
cooler available for student use during class.
SUBSTANCES
We are proud to state that our studio is substance-free! We expect that
you as parents will support our efforts to make sure our students steer
clear of drugs, alcohol and smoking.
We also ask that you do not smoke in or near our building. “Lungs at
work!”
DRESS CODE
Supplies needed for dance class:
Girls:
Boys:
Leotard**
Solid
colored T-shirt
Tights
Knit
shorts or pants
Pink Leather Ballet Shoes(not satin
house slippers)
Socks
Tan Tap Shoes - no no buckles, straps, snaps or elastic
Black
Leather Ballet Shoes
Tan Jazz Gore Boots (if applicable)
Black
Tap Shoes
Dance
Bag or Backpack
Black Jazz Gore Boots or Shoes (if applicable)
Hair
brush
Dance
Bag or Backpack
Hair
clips & ponytail holders
(No
water bottles)
(No
water bottles)
**Students taking jazz can wear spandex shorts over their leotard & tights or a tight-fitting stretch dance camisole top with spandex shorts & tights.
In order to be able
to work in a physical environment, one must have the proper dancewear.
All girls are
required to wear a leotard andtights to class. Bare legs are
not appropriate for dance class.
Students taking jazz can wear spandex shorts over their leotard & tights or a tight-fitting stretch dance camisole top with spandex shorts & tights.
Students may not wear bracelets, necklaces, big or
dangling earrings or any other jewelry during class. Leave your jewelry
at home. We are not responsible for students’ belongings left unattended
during or after class.
Girls may not wear shirts during class. Dance
students may not wear shorts, jeans, sweats or other long pants during
class.
During cold weather, the instructor may allow
students to wear a close-fitting shirt or sweater.
PLEASE do not purchase skirted leotards for your dancer! Younger students play with the skirts instead of paying attention in class AND the skirts are dangerous when it's time for tumbling because it's almost impossible to spot them with skirts in the way.
The girls are welcome to wear a separate skirt to & from class, but not during class.
Older students
(age 9 & up) may wear a simple wrap
skirt over their leotard for ballet.
Body-suits with a snap-crotch should not be worn.
Costumes are NOT acceptable as class
dancewear.
All students must have the proper dance shoes by the
3rd lesson. Dance shoes must never be worn outside and street shoes
should never be worn on the dance floor!!
Please write your child's name inside their
shoes, and periodically check the fit of their shoes.
Unlike regular shoes, a correct fit for ballet and
jazz shoes means that they fit "like a glove". However, since young
dancers are still growing everyday, this would not be practical. You may
wish to purchase your shoes with a little room to grow, but there should
not be too much excess space at the toe or heel. Often, parents think it
is time to purchase new shoes just as the toe is reaching the boundaries
of the shoes - in fact, they are just beginning to fit correctly. Only
when the shoe is so tight that the toes can not lay flat and square on
the floor will you need to purchase a new pair. The soft leather will
stretch and mold to the shape of the foot as the child wears them.
While you may also wish to purchase tap shoes with
some growing room, be sure not to go too big. If students’ feet slide
out of their shoes while walking, they will find tap dancing a near
impossible feat as they will not have the strength to manipulate the
shoes and risk slipping out completely while dancing.
If you are buying dance shoes with a small amount of
growing room, please include a pair of socks in your child’s dance bag
that they can wear with the shoes until they have grown into the shoes.
Hair must be worn up and off the face. Long hair must
be secured so that it will not hit anyone while moving or turning. Hair
must be fixed before class begins. Students should NOT have to touch
their hair during class. Please keep clips or barrettes in her dance bag
to secure long bangs and whispies. Please use only soft ponytail holders
and/or flat clips so that she many participate in tumbling activities.
Students will need to leave their belongings (coats,
backpacks, street shoes & clothes, etc.) in the waiting area. The only
items your dancer will need to take into the studio area are their dance
bag and shoes. Make sure you take ALL of your belongings with you when
you leave the building.
Students who have forgotten their proper dance attire
will be given something to wear from the extra dance clothing box. If
you use an item from this box, either take it off before you leave or
sign out the items you use, wash the clothing and bring it back the next
week. If you have dance clothes that your child has outgrown, please
consider making a donation to our extra box.
YOUR CHILD'S FIRST DANCE CLASS
The first class is an important one for young
children - for many, it may be their first school experience. It is often
harder for you as a parent to leave your child for the first time than it
is for the child, but your child can't really establish a trusting
relationship with their teacher if they don't think you trust them enough
to leave them alone. Also, concentration, focus and understanding are
easier for children without the interruption of observers.
If your child is frightened in the beginning
and does not want to come into the studio, we will allow you to sit in the
classroom and watch the class together. Some children may want you to stay
for just a few minutes; others may need your presence for a few classes.
We will encourage your child to participate but they will need to do so in
their own time. As soon as your child feels comfortable to dance on
his/her own we ask that you quietly leave the room. Even watching the
class by themselves is the first step towards participation. Please do
your best to come to class each week and arrive on time - these
consistencies are great contributors to a student’s feeling of security.
Even if you think it isn’t working, please give your child at least a
month to become accustom to the studio and the dance lesson before
thinking about dropping your child from dance. Some children will adjust
right away, some take a little longer than others, especially if this is
their first experience in a structured setting/classroom.
«Once your child
adjusts to their new class, we will not be opening the viewing window for
parent observation on a regular basis. If the class is paying attention or
we have something we are particularly proud of, we may open the window for
the last few minutes of class. This is for your child’s benefit. When the
blinds are open regularly, dancers feel they have an “audience” & must
entertain you and having viewing days even once a month was causing
backward progress for the class. They will have a more beneficial class
when they are allowed to concentrate without being watched over.
Having just a few observation times will allow
you to see your child’s progress without becoming “numb” to their weekly
activities. While observing your child’s class, if you see that the
children are distracted by their observers, please step away from the
viewing window. Do not tap on the viewing window and do not try to talk
to, discipline or critique your child during class. Your child needs to
listen to & follow their teacher’s instructions while they are in dance
class.
Please remember that the waiting area is NOT
soundproof. We ask that you keep your conversations low and be courteous
to those in class, even if it is before or after your child’s class, as
other children may be starting or finishing their own lesson. We love
babies and children, but since the waiting room is not soundproof, please
do not bring siblings to sit in the lobby during class. Your dancer will
get much more out of their class without worrying about who is playing,
squealing or crying in the lobby. The observation windows are only for
parents. Please do not use this as a chance to entertain grandma, grandpa,
aunts, siblings, cousins, friends, etc. They will all have an opportunity
to see your child perform at the recital in June, when your child is ready
for an audience.
Because the waiting area is small, please limit
observers to one parent per child.
We reserve the right to ask any disruptions to the class to be taken outside the building.
Please insist that your child use the restroom BEFORE they come to the dance studio each week.
PARENT OBSERVATION
Our viewing windows will be open the first week
of the dance year for parents to watch their child in class. While
observing your child’s class, if you see that the children are distracted
by their observers, please step away from the viewing window. Do not tap
on the viewing window and do not try to talk to, discipline or critique
your child during class. Your child needs to listen to & follow their
teacher’s instructions while they are in dance class.
Once your child adjusts to their new class, we
will not be opening the viewing window for parent observation on a regular
basis. If the class is paying attention or we have something we are
particularly proud of, we may open the window for the last few minutes of
class. This is for your child’s benefit. When the blinds are open
regularly, dancers feel they have an “audience” & must entertain you and
having viewing days even once a month was causing backward progress for
the class. They will have a more beneficial class when they are allowed to
concentrate without being watched over. The observation windows are only
for parents. Please do not use them as a chance to entertain grandma,
grandpa, aunts, siblings, cousins, friends, etc. They will all have an
opportunity to see your child perform at the recital in June, when your
child is ready for an audience. Also, because the waiting area is small,
please limit observers to one parent per child.
Please remember that the waiting area is NOT
soundproof. We ask that you keep your conversations low and be courteous
to those in class, even if it is before or after your child’s class, as
other children may be starting or finishing their own lesson. We love
babies and children, but since the waiting room is not soundproof, please
do not bring siblings to sit in the lobby during class. Your dancer will
get much more out of their class without worrying about who is playing,
squealing or crying in the lobby. Also, our lobby was not designed to
allow for multiple people per dancer to come in to wait.
We reserve the right to ask any disruptions to
the class to be taken outside the building.
COMMUNICATION
If you have a concern with anything from understanding why we plié, to costume choices, or even if something at home is affecting your child, please talk to the instructors. We cannot know there is a problem if you do not communicate it to us! Also, sometimes, students take information out of context or misunderstand things I have told them. This is why I put as much as possible in writing. However, if you have any concerns or questions, please come to me and I will give you a full explanation.
Our studio publishes a periodic newsletter which may be produced electronically & emailed to you. Each newsletter contains additional information which is not included in this handbook, upcoming studio events, other studio news and a calendar. I realize we all have busy lives these days, but for your dancer’s benefit, please try to make yourself aware of our announcements & upcoming events.
Because there is a limited amount of time between classes and I want your child, and all of my students, to get the most out of their class, I ask that you either call me with any questions you may have or leave me a note at the desk and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
My cell phone is to be used only in emergency situations or to text to let us know of an absence. If this text is sent during class time, you may not receive a reply. All other texts will be ignored. If you need to contact us about a question or concern, the best way to reach us is by phone, email or facebook message through the studio facebook page. Messages sent to our private facebook
accounts will also be ignored.
In this age of electronic communication, it may seem a simple task to
shoot off an email at any hour. However, we will only be returning phone
calls or emails during regular business hours.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The studio is active on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. We would love for you to follow us on any or all of these formats. Facebook is the best one to follow to stay up-to-date on our events and happenings! And we love to post pictures of the dancers working hard in class!
We want everyone’s experience at our studio to be positive. When people encounter drama or negative posts about our studio on social media, it can change their opinion of our studio or of dance in general. Therefore, if any post or text is brought to our attention that could be deemed as opposing or degrading our studio or teachers, or bullying another dancer, it will be grounds for an immediate dismissal from our studio, without refund. This includes posts coming from the dancer, since we expect parents are watching their accounts and supervising what they are posting. Every student representing our studio is expected to carry themselves in a way that brings dignity and pride to themselves, their fellow classmates, their teachers, and the studio as a whole.
Once again, if you have a concern with anything you’ve seen or heard at the studio, please come talk to us. Many times there are misunderstandings and unless you get your information from us, you could be causing yourself unnecessary stress or concern and we cannot know or help if you have a problem unless we know about it.
Thank you to the parents that have already supported and liked us on social media! Your approval and endorsement helps us stay active in the community and on the internet.
ATTENDANCE
Students who attend classes on a regular basis are those that experience the most from their dance education. Often when one student is absent, an instructor will need to repeat an entire lesson plan, arrange an extra rehearsal for the entire class, or at the very least review choreography. Each class can be hindered by poor attendance or can progress nicely with all striving to attend classes regularly. Also, attendance is taken into consideration when placing students each year.
As a courtesy, please call in advance if your child will not be able to attend a class. If they are able to and they are not contagious, they should attend class to watch and observe new choreography, even if they are injured or a little under the weather.
If a student misses more than 3 or more lessons between January & June, a private class may be required to get them caught up on the choreography they have missed. See the private class section for the fees involved for this class. We reserve the right to drop a student from the choreography and/or the recital for excessive absences.
Please arrive for class dressed and ready to start including hair pulled back. Students should put their dance shoes on as soon as they arrive, leaving their street shoes on the rack in the lobby, and be ready to start our warm-up as soon as class begins. Being consistently late to class and missing our warm-up time is not acceptable. Students who miss our warm up time will be asked to stand to the side & warm up on their own so that we avoid injuries caused by not warming up properly.
Please do not bring your child more than 10 minutes early. Our waiting area is too small to accommodate 2 classes of children and the extra noise of people coming in early can disrupt the class in session. If there is a break before your class starts, please allow the previous class time to get their belongings and get out the front door. This will make the transition period easier on everyone. If there is not a break before your class, please come in quietly and as soon as the previous class has ended, be ready to walk in & begin your warm-up.
Students under age 10 may not be left in the waiting area before their class without their parent.
To avoid conflict of interest it is a policy of the Farmington School of Dance that no student shall be enrolled at any other dance school without the prior knowledge and approval of the director.
COMMITMENT
You and your child are making a commitment of finishing the entire dance year to the instructor and the other students in her class. Part of the dance education your child is receiving includes teaching the idea of commitment and finishing what you start. Even if you think it isn't working, please give your child at least a month to become accustom to the studio and the dance lesson before thinking about dropping your child from class. Some children will adjust right away, some take a little longer than others, especially if this is their first experience in a structured setting/classroom.
Very often, I see parents allowing their children to quit dance, especially in the last few months before recital. This makes it very hard on me, as a teacher, to re-choreograph dances at the last minute so that the other children in the class look their best at the recital. It is also letting down the other students in the class and making them work twice as hard at relearning parts. As parents, you’ve also put a great deal of money into lessons and non-refundable costumes. Completing the year will also give your child a sense of accomplishment at recital; knowing they CAN do it!
Because the re-choreography of dances to accommodate someone who has quit is so labor intensive, please note there will be a service fee Service Fee charged for anyone who drops after February 1st. This fee must be paid in order to receive costumes,
even if your tuition is up-to-date. Please note that there is also a
possibility that your costume will be used if the instructor feels that
someone needs to step in for the good of the dance and the other students
in the class.
PERFORMING GROUP AND COMPETITION TEAM
These groups were created for dedicated students who have the desire to enhance their dancing talents, to experience working as a team, and to build their own self-esteem with the experience of performance/competition.
Dancers will be invited to participate in the groups and the instructor’s decision is final regarding these decisions. Invitations are based on a number of aspects, including but not limited to: class performance and participation, technique, ability, enthusiasm, stage presence, personality, account history and/or current balance, attendance and attitude from both dancer and parent.
Our team members work on many concepts during competition practices in addition to their regular dance class, including teamwork, expression, confidence, acting and dancing for an audience. We also implement mentoring within our group to make sure that new members have someone they can ask questions of.
The performance group participates in mainly local events such as parades, festivals, school programs, talent shows, etc. The Competition Team normally competes at two or three regional competitions in St. Louis and a National competition. They may also be required to take part in a workshop in St. Louis or another area.
There is extra time and money involved with these groups, but we find that the experience is beneficial to our dancers.
(Please note, these classes are in addition to regular classes and there is an additional monthly tuition fee involved for classes as well as additional costume/accessory charges for the performance team and costume/shoe charges, specific dancewear requirements, competition entry fees and travel fees for the competition team.) Our competition team parents may take part in fundraisers during the year to off-set the costs involved with the competition team.
An information packet will be sent out to those students we feel are prepared to be a part of these groups.
Please note that a minimum number of students are required to conduct the
full team.
PRIVATE CLASSES
Dancer(s) must –
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Be up-to-date on all regular tuition & costume fees.
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Have good attendance in regular group class.
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Be age
8 & up (or by invitation of the teacher/studio owner).
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Submit $50 deposit per person with application toward private
class tuition. (This will be refunded fully if application
is not approved.) Remainder of private class tuition is due
on/before the day of the first class.
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Have completed (enrolled consecutively)
2 or more years at FSDance.
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Be taking a regular group class.
Private classes are a privilege for dance students at
Farmington School of Dance and must be taken in
addition to a regular group class. These are given
by approval only and on a limited basis.
Applications are available at the desk and must be
submitted by November 20th with a $50 deposit in
order to be considered for an extra dance in the
2018 Recital. (Deposit will be refunded if
application is not approved.)
If
you are submitting the application for a duet or trio, the signatures of
all parents involved must be on the application. These signatures
recognize that the parents agree to and take responsibility for all extra
fees involved. (tuition, costuming, music, shoes, etc.)
We will set our private class schedule during Christmas break based on our
available times with private classes starting in January. You may mark
your preference of available times and mark out a maximum of ONE day/time
that you would absolutely not be able to attend.
We may recommend the style of dance we think would be best for each
dancer. You may mark your preference of which style you would like but
please note that your first choice may not be chosen. We will normally
pick the music and costume for your extra dance, which must match our
recital theme and not duplicate or be similar to any other dance or
costume we are already using. You may make a suggestion on your
application if you have a song and/or costume you have in mind, but the
choreographer has the final say on the type of dance, costume and music
used for the private dance.
The choreography fee for an extra dance is
$135 which includes choreography, music &
editing and four (4) 60 minute choreography
sessions. This amount (minus deposit) is due
in full by your first session.
After the choreography sessions, at least two
rehearsal sessions are required per month, with
a mandatory rehearsal session the week before
a performance. The cost for these additional
cleaning/rehearsal sessions is $12 per person
per 30 minute session which is due at each
session or multiple sessions can be paid in
advance. More than 2 per month may be
scheduled (or requested) as necessary.
It is up to the dancer(s) to learn the choreography within the original
4 sessions. If additional sessions are needed to relearn or change the
choreography because the choreography cannot be remembered, the cost
will be more than a regular practice/cleaning session.
You must call to cancel your class at least 3 hours in advance if you
will not be there, otherwise you will still be charged for the class.
No private lessons will be scheduled unless you are up-to-date with
costumes and regular tuition.
Costumes prices will vary, but average will be about $85. This average
price would not include any props, extra rhinestones, tights, shoes,
jewelry, accessories or shipping. If we have several costumes coming
from one company, we may be able to waive shipping costs or at least
split them between those ordering. For that reason, costume fees for
your extra dance are due by January 30th.
All routines must be presented for approval 2
weeks prior to each performance in order to
perform. Routines that are not performance ready
within this time frame will not be allowed to
perform, regardless of whether an entry fee has
been paid or not. Home practice is strongly
recommended in order to prepare for this
presentation. It is your responsibility to learn and
memorize routines.
We will show the dance to mom after the
choreography is complete, but other than that, no
parents or other observers are allowed.
Please note, all choreography belongs to and is
copyrighted by Farmington School of Dance and
the person who choreographed the dance. It may
not be used at any performance not in conjunction
with the Farmington School of Dance including but
not limited to: any talent show, any other dance
recital or in conjunction with any other studio any
time in the future without permission. You must
obtain written permission from the choreographer
and the studio director any and every time the
routine is performed.
Generally, we don't mind if
you want to perform it but we want to know about
it first.
J
And we may ask you to perform other
places than just recital. We are often asked to have
dancers perform & often don't have any/enough dancers available, so your dance
may be used in that manner as well.
Submitting an application does not mean you will automatically be
approved. Considerations will be taken for how well you know your regular
dance routines, your attitude and effort in class, how easily you take and
make corrections, your general dance technique, how committed you are to
your other classes/your attendance record, your account status and how
many applications we receive.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
SNOW &
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When Farmington R-7 Schools are closed because
of snow or other inclement weather, we will usually not have
dance classes. Please call me if in doubt. I will try to list the
closing on the Farmington radio station (KTJJ). If you have supplied us
with your email address, I will also attempt to send an email on
questionable days.
Please note that the calendar
allows for some inclement weather days built in to the year. If your class
does not meet 36 times during the year we will either reschedule classes or
you will receive a credit for the days missed because of the weather.
REHEARSAL & RECITAL
We
present a recital each year.
This year’s
Recital is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 22nd at the Farmington Centene
Center Auditorium. Stage Rehearsal has been tentatively set for Monday,
June 17th, 6PM at the Farmington Centene Center Auditorium. Students
playing spring sports should keep their regular class and performance
dates in mind and speak with their coaches about possible conflicts or
absences.
Each family is
charged a recital fee to cover the cost of the auditorium, programs, stage
decorations, etc. The recital fee is included in the costume price. Each
family will receive 6 tickets to the recital, with the option to purchase
additional tickets. Each family also receives one video of the recital. (If you are paying the family rate for recital fee, you will receive
one copy, even if the children do not live together.)
We believe that
performing is a vital part of the dancers’ education and providing
opportunities for our students to develop performing skills is an
important aspect of our studio goals.
Please note, all
choreography belongs to and is copyrighted by Farmington School of Dance
and the person who choreographed the dance. It may not be used at any
performance not in conjunction with the Farmington School of Dance
including but not limited to: any talent show, any other dance recital or
in conjunction with any other studio any time in the future without
permission. You must obtain written permission from the choreographer and
the studio director any and every time the routine is performed.
COSTUMES
The
owner puts much thought and consideration into choosing costumes for the
recital as to dance appropriateness, fit and style for the student, and
budget for the parent.
For the ballet & tap combo classes, we could choose a 2n1 costume where the basic part of the costume stays the same for both ballet & tap but there are additional accessories to work for both dances. This is a good option for our younger students so they don’t have to change clothes completely at recital. However, this is not always feasible or possible, depending on the songs they are dancing to. The cost of your costumes will not change even if we have to choose 2 separate costumes.
The instructors will measure
each child in December for their costumes. The most important measurement
for a girl's costumes is the girth (starting at one shoulder, through the
crotch, and back to the same shoulder - to measure around the body.)
Costumes do not come in "made to order" sizes. They usually come in S, M,
L - child and adult. When measuring and selecting sizes for costumes, we
try to accommodate for growth before June as it is much easier to take up
than to let out. You are responsible for any minor alterations to your
child’s costumes that need to be made. (strap adjustments, hemming, etc)
We will try the costumes on in class as they arrive so we can check to see
that it is fitting everyone properly. We have the final say at the
time of costume arrival about how the costumes fit so that we ensure that
the costumes fit the entire class all the same way.
Costumes will be ordered by January. All
costume and tuition balances must be up to date before Christmas break or
the costumes will absolutely not be ordered.
If your child should quit
before Christmas break, you may request a refund on the payments
you have made, minus a 10% administrative fee. All refund requests must be
made in writing before December 15th. There will be absolutely
NO refunds after December 15th.
If your child quits after
costumes are already ordered, you will be held responsible for the
remaining payments, if any, left on your costume balance. If this balance
has not been paid, you forfeit all payments and costumes.
If the costume balance has been paid in full and you are up-to-date on all
other payments, you may pick up the costume from us AFTER our
annual recital. This insures that the costume remains a surprise to our
audience and is not seen by anyone before that time.
Please note that if your child quits after
February, there is a service fee charged (see the section on ‘Commitment’)
and there is a possibility that your costume will be used in a performance
if the instructor feels that someone needs to step in for the good of the
dance and the other students in the class.
All payments will be applied to past due tuition first before funds will be applied to
costume, shoes, tights or other items.
Items not claimed within 90 days
will be forfeited & assumed abandoned and will become the property of
Farmington School of Dance, to use or dispose of as they see fit.
Costumes will be handed out on or about the
week of June 1st. Your account balance must be
paid in full by that time, including June tuition. Costumes will
not be handed out until all accounts are settled in full.
Costume/Recital Fee Prices:
*Ballet &
Tap only classes --- 5 payments of $65
due by the end of each month Sept., Oct., Nov., Jan., Feb
(No payment in December!)
Early Bird discounts In full by Oct 31st - $290
OR 2 payments of $155 by Oct 30th & Jan 31st
*Ballet, tap and jazz classes --- 5 payments of $85
due by the end of each month Sept., Oct., Nov., Jan., Feb
(No payment in December!)
Early Bird discounts In full by Oct 30th - $380
OR 2 payments of $200 by Oct 30th & Jan 31st
(large child and adult sizes could be slightly higher.
Special order sizes (XLC, XLA, etc.)
usually have special pricing and
any additional fees for these sizes
will be charged accordingly)
Your Costume/Recital Fee includes:
Costumes and accessories for each dance
(Some alterations are included - you will be responsible for
minor adjustments.
Your child’s costumes and accessories will come on hangers and in a
garment bag!)
One pair of
tights
Recital T-shirt
6 Tickets to the Recital (per family)
A video of the Recital (1 per family)
Girls will also need a hairpiece with their
costumes for pictures and recital. We use the
same ones every year so if you keep yours from
the previous year, there is no additional cost.
New students will need to purchase this item in
addition to the costume/recital fee listed above.
More information about the hairpieces will be
given out closer to our recital in June.
Any other variations of the above will be figured on an individual basis,
including students
taking ballet & tap only with a class that also does jazz.
You will receive a payment booklet for your
costume/recital fee payments.
There is a $10 per month late fee added for costume/recital payments
that are 30 days past due.
