ATTENDANCE
Students must come to class on time and prepared. Regular attendance is imperative to the dancer’s progress.
BILLING QUESTIONS
Please contact Sherri at 864-4901 0R ecsodbill@aol.com She will answer all of your statement and billing questions.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
Please be on time.
Please be respectful to teachers, parents and especially your classmates. Treat each dancer with support, respect and encouragement. Teachers have the right to dismiss any dancer who displays unsatisfactory behavior.
COSTUME DEPOSITS
All students are required to pay a $35 costume deposit for each class in which they are enrolled. This amount goes toward their total costume cost for the recital. This amount is NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER OCTOBER 1ST!!
REGISTRATION FEE
All students are required to pay a one time, $20 registration fee, due at registration.
CLASS PLACEMENT
Students are placed in class according to their age, ability, and experience. One or all may apply when placing the dancers in an appropriate class level.
CLASS OBSERVATION
Parents and guardians are not allowed in class with the students. Each of our studios have viewing windows through which you may watch your dancer/s. Thank you!
MAKE UP CLASSES
Classes that are cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions, or for any other reason will be made up at a later date. This information will be posted in the Monthly Newsletter one month PRIOR to the date of the make up lesson.
INSURANCE
All students must be covered under their own insurance policy. Should an injury occur, it is understood that the student’s own policy is your only source of reimbursement.
WAITING ROOM
Feel free to wait in the studio while your child is in class. All children in the waiting room MUST have a parent or guardian with them at all times. The ECSOD will NOT be responsible for watching children. THANK YOU!!
STUDIO RULES
~ No food, soda, candy or gum in the studio or waiting areas.
~ Label all of your personal items…shoes, bags, etc. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
~ No street shoes allowed in the dance studios
~ Please use the cubbies for storing your shoes and clothes.
~ Hair must be pulled back and out of your face
~ Dancers are to be picked up promptly following class.
~ All tuition, costume, and special event fees are non-refundable.
~ Please do not open studio doors while a class is in progress.
Thank You!!
PAYMENTS
Monthly payments are due by the 1st of each month or a late fee of $10 will be incurred on your account. Lessons will be suspended for accounts 60 days past due.
Automatic Withdrawal is also available. Credit cards are also now accepted.
TUITION BOX
Please place all payments in the check box with day and time of class written on the check. THANK YOU!
Pictures…
Buckley Photography Studio will be professionally photographing all classes in March or April. More info later!
Videotaping….
Mr. Video will be professionally videotaping all performances at the recital. Order forms will be available prior to the show.
Parking….
Two-Hour Parking is available on the street anywhere downtown. Parking in the bank lot is available after business hours.
Lost and Found….
All items will be placed in a bin by the desk. All items which have not been claimed by Winter Break and again at the end of the school year will be taken to Goodwill. Keep track of your stuff!!!
First Night of Class….
Please arrive a few minutes early to get familiar with the studio and get changed. If you have any questions about which room your class will be in, please ask at the desk.
Please wait in the waiting area until the teacher comes out and introduces themself. The Instructor will then bring the class in and begin.
Parents are not allowed in the studio. Please prepare your child for this prior to class. You are more than welcome to watch through the windows!
If your child is enrolled in a combo class, the students will be let out half-way through to allow for a change of shoes.
Once class is over, you are free to leave!! Your teacher will take weekly attendance in class. If you know you will be absent from class, please email or call the studio so we can let your teacher know. Thank you for your cooperation!
Snow Days…
In the event that the Eau Claire Area School District cancels school due to the weather, the ECSOD will cancel all classes for the evening as well. Same applies for the Chippewa Falls School District. If you are unsure, please call the studio for further information. These classes will be made up at a later date.
Calendar….
Please check the EVENTS CALENDAR for any important information.
Show Dates and Dress Rehearsal….
The show will be held at Eau Claire Memorial High School on Sunday, May 22nd and 23rd.
Dress Rehearsal will take place on Saturday, May 22nd. Each class will be scheduled for a 30 minute slot at dress rehearsal. You will receive this information in April. After your class has rehearsed, you are free to go. It is a rather fast process on Saturday.
During rehearsal, you are asked to wear your entire costume excluding tights. Headpieces need to be attached to see if they will stay on, etc. You will receive detailed information prior to the show and rehearsal.
Class Withdrawal….
You are responsible for all aspects of class participation unless a class withdrawal form is received and entered in the computer. These are available at the front desk. Once we have received it, any refunds will be issued within one month. You are responsible for all fees incurred up to that point.
Tuition is non-refundable. Tuition is posted on the 1st of each month and cannot be changed after that date. Therefore, if you withdraw on the 3rd of the month, you are responsible for that month’s tuition.
Final date to withdraw and receive your full Costume Deposit is October 1st. After this date, you are responsible for all fees, even if not in attendance.
Newsletters….
Each month, a newsletter will be available with all the month’s info. Please be sure to check the website or pick one up at the studio.
Email…..
Easy way to get a quick answer….. ecschoolofdance@aol.com
Attire and Etiquette for Class…
Ballet – All ballet classes must wear tights and a leotard, no exceptions. Any color is fine, but pink ballet shoes are required. Hair must be pulled back and out of the dancer's face.
Jazz – Please no baggy clothes, tighter fitting pants and tops, black jazz shoes are required…no Dance Sneakers…hair pulled back.
Tap – Comfy clothing that allows you to move freely, black taps and hair pulled back.
Hip Hop – Loose, baggy clothing recommended, clean sneakers and hair pulled back. No Jeans.
Lyrical – Same as jazz, shoes to be determined in class.
Combo Classes – All 3-6 year old combo classes please wear clothing that is comfy and FUN!! Tights, leotards, Barbie wear are all great!! Hair pulled back. Pink ballet shoes and black tap and jazz shoes.
Any student not dressed appropriately will be asked to sit out during class.
Talking or goofing around in class is not acceptable, please respect your teacher and class. Parents, please do not open the door during class unless it is an emergency. Thank you for your compliance!
Lesson Fees, Payments and Deposits…
All lesson fees are due the first of the month. You may either pay at the studio or mail-in your payment.
Please direct all billing and/or statement questions to Sherri at 864-4901 OR ecsodbill@aol.com. Thank you!
You will be charged a late fee of $10 after the 10th of the month.
During the year, each student will have a total of 35 lessons. This will be split during 9 months. Some months may have 3, 4 or 5 weeks, but you will be charged a flat rate of $34 per month, as those weeks are evened out over the next.
The only month that is pro-rated is December. Tuition will be $25.50 for this month.
All rehearsals and picture sessions are included in the 35 lesson schedule. You are responsible for all lessons whether attended or not. If the studio cancels a class, it will be made up at a later date.
Tuition is $34 per month. Tuition is non-refundable.
The costume deposit of $35 is non-refundable after October 1st. Costumes are discussed and ordered during October/November. They will be ordered with room for growth. Costumes may require some adjustments, as sizes are general! Balance of costumes will be mailed in January and due in February. Costumes will be handed out in March. Tights are included in the total cost.
Shoes and Merchandise….
All dance merchandise can be purchased or ordered at the studio. Order forms are located at the desk. Please allow 4 weeks for delivery. Merchandise cannot be ordered unless payment accompanies the order. Used shoes are available for purchase at the studio. Youth Ballet and Tap shoes are also sold at Payless and Wal Mart.
Returned Checks/Non Payment…
All returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. This will be added to your account. Balance will be due before lessons can be resumed. If a balance is left unpaid, the student/s will not be allowed to participate until balance is paid in full.
Thank You!
