Dear Students and Parents,

 

Welcome to or back to Theatrical Dance Arts Academy for the 2010-2011 dance year. I am very excited and happy to have you dancing with us this coming year. Below you will find the TDAA rules, regulations, and answers to any questions you may have.

 

Tuition __________ (for all below)

Tuition is due the 1^st day of every month. Your first payment will consist of August (2 wks.) and June (2 wks.) will also include your annual registration fee ($30). Any account paid after the 5^th of the month will have a $10 late fee applied. There will be a $35 charge for any NSF checks. Company members will pay August (wks.) and June (2 wks.)

Tuition is based on a monthly class basis. Tuition will remain the same if there are 4 classes, 5 classes or 3 classes per month.

 

Payment Options __________ (for all below)

We accept checks, MasterCard, Visa, money orders and cash payments. If paying by check please include the students name on the memo line of the check and your driver's license number. Checks are scanned and automatically voided and returned to you for an automatic payment. Please note payments may be mailed to 108 Littleford Lane Cary, NC 27519 to avoid a late fee and postmarked the 5th. Tuition MUST be kept separate from ?miscellaneous? fees such as recital, competition, and costume. These fees are paid by check ONLY. Online payments available for tuition only.  

 

Attendance __________ (for all below)

Attendance is very important in regards to the development of each dancer and the class as a whole. If you are going to miss a class please contact the studio or email the studio (tdaadance@nc.rr.com) to let us know. Your tuition will not be prorated. Please remember it is the responsibility of the student to attend their class and reimbursements will not be made. We do not prorate for missed classes.  

 

Tardiness __________ (for all below)

Once the door to the dance room is closed a student who is tardy must wait for the half way point water break before entering the dance room as to not disrupt the class. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class.

 

Dropping a Class __________ (for all below)

If you wish to drop a class you must give a 30 day written notice to avoid a one month tuition charge. Tuition is non refundable.  

 

Studio Closings __________ (for all below)

TDAA follows the Wake County Public School System calendar. We DO have classes on teacher?s work days. If there is a cancellation due to weather a make up will be held. We do not always close for weather when WCPSS closes. Cancellations will be posted on our web site, by email, and a message will be left on the studio answering machine.

 

Conduct  __________ (for all below)

Lobby and Sitting Area

*Do not run or "play". This is a business and not a playground. Children must be kept under control and be supervised at ALL times.

*Do not shout, yell, scream or use loud voices.

*Do not allow lobby area and back sitting area to become noisy while classes are in session. If you have a sibling at the studio while waiting for class and they become restless or begin to cry please take them outside.

*Do not wave, tap on, or talk through the classroom viewing window (it will be open the first week of the month only). This is a distraction to the students and the teachers. Please know that the curtains will be shut to ensure the full attention of every dancer.

Please be respectful to others in the lobby area and to students and teachers in the classrooms.

Hallway

*There is to be no food or drinks (including water bottles) in the hallway.

*No personal belonging are to be left in the hallway.

Locker Room

*Please store all personal belongings in a locker. Do not leave anything lying around. TDAA is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. You may want to leave any valuables at home and only bring with you what you need.

Dance Rooms

*No one shall be in a dance room with out a teacher present.

*Only students and teachers are allowed in the dance rooms unless invited.

*There will be no food or drinks (including water bottles) allowed in the dance rooms.

*There is to be no gum chewing.

*There is to be no talking while a teacher is talking. BE RESPECTFUL!  

 

Costumes  __________ (for all below)

There is a $50 (age 3-6) and $60 (age 7 and up) deposit per costume for non-competitive routines. This will be deducted from the total price of the costume. Balance, if any, of costume will be due by November 30^th. Costumes will be handed out once they have all arrived and only if it has been paid for. Parents will be notified to be at the studio on this day. Children will not receive a costume with out a parent. Costume deposits are refundable by written request until October 31^st .

Some costumes will be ?store bought?. If this is the case a sample costume will be purchased by the ?team mom?, the money will be collected and the costumes will be purchased.

Students will be measured and costumes will be ordered one size ?larger? so there the students have room to grow. Parents will be responsible for the restocking fee and shipping costs for any costume that needs to be returned due to dissatisfaction of the parent in regards to size. If it is a studio mistake TDAA will take responsibility. Costume sizes will be discussed with parents before being ordered.

 

Recital __________ (for all below)

TDAA has an annual Spring Performance in May. We are tentatively scheduled for Saturday June 4, 2011 with dress rehearsal tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May, 21, 2011. All students except pre-school will perform in both shows. There is a $35 recital fee per student. Each student will receive 3 free tickets. Additional tickets may be purchased.

 

Studio Pictures  __________ (for all below)

Mandatory studio pictures will be held a Saturday in April before the recital. Pictures are mandatory for all students. You are not obligated to purchase.

 

Dance Attire  __________ (for all below)

Student attire is very important. Everyone in class should have the same shoes for unity. We do not want to have to paint or tape any ones shoes for the show or have a mixture of different styles. Please follow the guidelines. Absolutely no daily clothing is to be worn during any class (t-shirts, jeans, shorts, sweatshirts, ect.). Hair is to be neatly pulled back away from the face and SECURE.

 

Combination Classes- any color leotard and tights, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes (shoes may be purchased at Payless)

Tap- Any color leotard and tights or black jazz pants; black lace up oxford tap shoes

Jazz- Any color leotard and tights or black jazz pants or black boy shorts; black jazz booty or black Bloch Super Jazz shoe.

Lyrical- Any color leotard and tights or black jazz pants or black boy shorts; foot undeez

Hip Hop- Students may wear t-shirts but black biker shorts, capri pants, or black jazz pants, or sweatpants. Children do a lot of floor work and sliding and can damage there everyday clothing; teacher. Tennis shoes may be worn.

Please make sure all jazz pants are proper length and do not touch the floor. It is a distraction to the student and affects their performance in class.

Ballet- Black leotard, tan, white, or pink tights; pink ballet shoes

Adults- have no dress code to follow

 

With your help and cooperation we can look forward to a great and productive, FUN year ahead.

 

Thank you,

Miss Tracy