General Information:
-Only water is allowed in dance rooms.
-Street shoes are not allowed in dance rooms.
-Please label all personal belongings.
-Please call if your child will be absent.
-When a "sister class" is offered e.g. Mon/Wed, Tue/Thurs, it is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED that students enroll in both days.
-Students will be placed in classes where they are best suited for their age and ability. *Age, dancing ability and years dancing do not always go hand in hand. Friends will only be placed in the same class if they are at the same level or they stay in the level best suited for the student with the lesser dance experience.
-Students MUST have on file, all people allowed to pick them up. If an alternate is used last minute, a parent/guardian MUST call and let us know. AT NO TIME will we allow a child to leave without the "okay" from a parent/guardian.
-Students are expected to have their own accident and medical insurance. The instructors of The Performing Arts Group will follow all safety procedures and will be held harmless from liability or claims resulting from participation in any of our classes or programs.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT AGES ARE APPROXIMATE; WE ARE INTERESTED IN THE LEVEL OF ABILITY AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO CONSULT WITH YOU IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT FOR YOUR CHILD. ALL STUDENT PLACEMENTS ARE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.
School Year:
-Our year begins the Tuesday after Labor Day and ends the 3rd Sunday in June. The season consists of 37 weeks of class allowing a Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring vacation.
Class Observation:
-We find that it is extremely distracting for the students to have parents/guardians watching them while they are trying to focus in class. We know that sometimes a parent/guardian wants to see how their child is doing. We completely understand that and have an alternate observing method to make both parties happy.
Parent/Guardian Observation:
-Due to the fact that our classes are closed to observers, we provide a closed-circuit television in our lobby for viewing. Parents/guardians are more than welcome to watch their child from there. We also have our In-House Special Piece Week and our Annual Showcase as wonderful opportunities for your child to perform for an audience.
Attendance:
-Regular attendance and full participation is important as the material worked on in class builds from one week to the next. Missed classes are non-refundable but can be made up by attending another comparable class within thirty days of the missed class (except during our Observation and Showcase preparations).
NOTE: Make up classes are not to be used to extend or delay class fee payment dates. -We have a 24 hour cancellation policy for our Private Lessons. If you inform the studio at least 24 hours before the scheduled lesson, you will not be charged for the lesson. You will be charged if you cancel less than 24 hours before the lesson.
Make-Up Classes:
-Students may take a make-up class for any class they were absent for. They have 30 days to make it up. No further refunds or credits are issued for missed classes. -In order for your child to receive a make-up class, you must inform the studio of you child's absence at least 24 hours before the scheduled class.
Class Withdrawal/Transfer Policy:
-Students who wish to withdraw from any classes must submit a request to withdrawal/transfer from class two weeks prior to withdrawal. The withdrawal/transfer period is up to two months.
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POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We, the undersigned, acknowledge that we have read and understood all items as outlined in The Performing Arts Group Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
STUDENT NAME: __________________________
PARENT NAME: ___________________________
DATE: ________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:____________________________________________
***** “We reserve the right to change our policies as needed at any time.” *****
*Dress Code:
For All Ballet Classes:
-Girls: Black leotard (no attached skirts), pink or white tights, and pink ballet shoes.
-Boys: White t-shirt, black pants and black ballet shoes.
For All Tap Classes:
-Girls: Any color leotard, spandex shorts or pants, and black tap shoes.
-Boys: Any color t-shirt, shorts or pants, and black tap shoes.
For Musical Theatre, Jazz, Hip-Hop, African, American Idol, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Yoga, Acting Classes, Superhero Stories and Parent & Me:
-Comfortable clothing (no jeans) may be worn during these classes.
For All Other Classes:
Girls: Leotards and tights of any color with appropriate shoes necessary for each specific class (attached skirts allowed).
Boys: T-shirts and pants of any color with appropriate shoes necessary for each specific class.
Required Shoes:
-Hip-Hop, Jazz, African, American Idol, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Musical Theatre, Yoga, Acting Classes, Superhero Stories and Parent & Me:
Girls & Boys: Jazz shoes/sneakers or clean athletic sneakers.
-Ballet & All Other Classes:
Girls-Split sole pink leather ballet shoes.
Boys-Split sole black leather ballet shoes.
-Tap:
Girls-Black patten leather tap shoes with ribbon tie.
Boys-Black leather tap shoes with laces.
*Students should have their hair pulled back away from their face. No dangling or hoop earrings, necklaces, or bracelets allowed.
In-House Special Piece Week:
-The week before our Winter Vacation, we have a very special treat for all observers. During the last twenty minutes of each class, students will perform a piece for their parents/guardians that they have been working on. Costumes are simple (no purchase necessary), performances are quick & fun, and we find it's a great way to celebrate the first half of the season.
*We will have pictures taken of the students and they will be available for purchase when we return from Winter Vacation. (Parents/guardians are more than welcome to bring their video cameras into the classroom to record their child's piece.)
Annual Recital:
This is the opportunity to showcase our students year's achievements while they experiencing the joy of performance. This occurs the 3rd Saturday in June of every school year. With fabulous music, costumes, and lighting, our recital is well organized and never more than 3 hours long. You, your family and friends will be so proud and pleased as you watch your children in such a professional manner.
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A recital fee of $55 is due for each student for our June Recital. Each additional family member is $25.
*We will be videotaping and taking pictures of the recital and they will be available for purchase two weeks after the show.
Costumes:
-Costumes for the recital will be ordered before spring break. There will be a $35 deposit due before the vacation for each costume. Students will need 1 costume for each class they are in.
-Students are required to have the necessary attire for the end of the year recital and must pay the appropriate costume fees and performance fees.
-Students get to keep the costumes they pay for.
-A deposit for each costume is required before the costume orders can be placed. All deposits and costume order forms must be received by the studio prior to set deadlines, otherwise a costume order will not be placed for the student.
*CLASS TUITION:
-One class per week: $69 a month
-Two classes per week: $119 a month
-Three classes per week: $164 a month
-Four classes per week: $204 a month
-Five classes per week: $239 a month
-Six classes per week: $269 a month
-Seven classes per week: $294 a month
-Eight classes per week: $314 a month
-Unlimited Classes: $329 a month
*Discounts are offered to families who enroll more than one child.
*Registration Fees: $35 per child and $15 per additional family member. (RETURNING students, please enclose a $20 registration fee. All additional siblings will be $10 per child.)
-Tuition is due on the 1st of each month (September -June) and is automatically withdrawn on that day.
-A $15 late fee will be applied on the 5th of the month to all accounts with a balance due.
-Tuition is charged by either by a pre-authorized debit from your bank account
, an automatic credit card charge or a payment in advance by check, debit, or credit card of the entire year’s tuition. These three options makes it easier for everyone involved. There is a 5% discount if payment for the entire year is made.
-Any student with a 2 month balance will be suspended from class until tuition is paid.
-Registration fees, costume fees, tuition fees, and any incidental fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.
-Tuition will be charged monthly whether a student is present or not but students are able to take a makeup class. -We do prorate. -We observe the following holidays in which there will be no classes: Labor Day, Yom Kippur, Halloween, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, and Memorial Day. If your regularly scheduled class falls on a Holiday, you pay no tuition for that specific class.
MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM TUITIONS:
*Kids Musical Theatre Program:
The costs will be as follows:
-$25 one-time registration fee (waived for all previous members.)
-$175 deposit (if a student is not ready to be accepted into the program, deposits will be returned after the auditions.)
-$625 for participation with a $75 discount for siblings.
-Includes a complete show rehearsal CD, script (if either of these items are lost, there will be a $10.00 charge for each), costumes and all performance fees.
-All deposits are due upon program registration. Full payment is due WITHIN A WEEK of the student being accepted into the program. (Spots in each troupe can only be secured with payment since we have limited enrollment.)
*Junior Musical Theatre Program:
The costs will be as follows:
-$50 one-time registration fee (waived for all previous members.)
-$275 deposit (if a student is not ready to be accepted into the program, deposits will be returned after the auditions.)
-$975 for participation with a $175 discount for siblings.
-Includes a complete show rehearsal CD, sheet music, script (if any of these items are lost, there will be a $10.00 charge for each), costumes and all performance fees.
-All deposits are due upon program registration. Full payment is due WITHIN A WEEK of the student being accepted into the program. (Spots in each troupe can only be secured with payment since we have limited enrollment.)
*Senior Musical Theatre Program:
The costs will be as follows:
-$75 one-time registration fee (waived for all previous members.)
-$425 deposit (if a student is not ready to be accepted into the program, deposits will be returned after the auditions.)
-$1550 for participation with a $275 discount for siblings.
-Includes a complete show rehearsal CD, sheet music, script (if any of these items are lost, there will be a $10.00 charge for each), costumes and all performance fees.
-All deposits are due upon program registration. Full payment is due WITHIN A WEEK of the student being accepted into the program. (Spots in each troupe can only be secured with payment since we have limited enrollment.)
*The Kids, Junior and Senior Musical Theatre Program performances will be photographed and videotaped. They will be available for purchase two weeks after each shows closing night.
*PRIVATE LESSONS*
Private Lesson Tuition:
-$45 for a half hour
-$80 for an hour
*All private lesson students have their own recital. This is our annual June Solo Concert (not to be confused with our annual June Showcase.)
Solo Concert:
This is the opportunity for our private students to share their year's achievements while experiencing the joy of performance. This occurs the 3rd Sunday in June of every school year. All our soloists will be a part of this special show. You, your family and friends will be so proud and pleased as you see your child's professionalism and growth as an artist.
-A concert fee of $45 is due for each student. Each additional family member is $20.
-Private Music Students do not wear costumes for our solo recital. Instead, we have them "dress to the nines". We want them looking their best as they are displaying their talent. *Fancy dresses for the girls and jacket and tie for the boys.
-Private Dance Students will need a costume. Outfits for the concert will be ordered before the winter holiday. There will be a $35 deposit due before the vacation for your child's costume.
*We will be videotaping and taking pictures of the concert, and they will be available for purchase two weeks after the show.