Studio Rules & Procedures
August 2010 – June 2011
Registering for Classes
If you are new to dance or to Hintze Dance Center, you may participate in ONE class at no charge to help you decide if that class is right for you. You must first sign up for that class at the front desk, and will be allowed to attend based on space available.
If you have danced at Hintze Dance Center and know the skill level you are looking for, simply review the current class schedule, complete a Registration & Release form, and submit your payment plus the annual registration fee (refer to the Class Tuition sheet for specific payment details)..
Tuition Payments
Annual tuition is based on the total regular class time you or your child is scheduled for each week, and a dance instruction “year” that runs from August through June. If it is not possible for you to pay the full annual tuition fee due in August, you may elect to pay the tuition in 11 equal monthly installments. The first installment is due with your non-refundable registration fee, and subsequent installments are due on the 1st of each month. Please note - we accept exact cash, checks, and credit cards.
If your installment is not paid by the third of the month, a late fee of $15.00 will be added to your installment payment, and classes may be restricted. ** Tuition is due whether or not you have danced by the first of the month.**
* There is a $30.00 fee for returned checks. *
Conduct in the Studio
The following code of conduct applies to all visitors in the studio, whether student, parent, relative, sibling, or friend:
· NO food, drinks, candy, or gum is allowed in the studio. Bottled water only is allowed in the dance rooms during class times.
· If you have small children with you, please watch them at all times. Please do not allow children to play with trophies or photographs on the walls.
· Only authorized personnel are allowed in the office area behind the front desk.
· Running and disruptive horseplay are not allowed in the studio lobby. Small children need to remain with the parents in the lobby area.
· Any student who continually disrupts a class may be dismissed from that class. If the behavior does not improve, the student may be permanently withdrawn from the class (with no refund).
Drop-off & Pick-up
Students should arrive 5-10 minutes early to prepare for class to begin.
We encourage you to stay and watch your child in class, but if you must leave, please return promptly to pick them up when class ends. Hintze Dance Center is not responsible for students left unattended after being dismissed from class.
Missed & Make-up Classes
Missed classes may be made up by attending a class of similar level. Check with your instructor to get a recommendation for which class would be appropriate, and then check with the front desk to make sure there is room in that class before attending. All make-up classes must be completed within 30 days of the missed class.
Withdrawals
You may withdraw from any class by giving 2 weeks written notice. Monthly installments will be adjusted to reflect the change in class time. The lowered installment payment will take effect on the 1st of the next calendar month.
Holidays
For a complete list of scheduled closings, refer to the studio calendar.
Dress Code
Ballet & Combo (Ballet/Tap) Classes
v Apparel: Black leotard with pink tights
v Dance shoes: Pink ballet shoes/black tap shoes
v Hair: Must be in a bun
Jazz, Modern, & Tap Classes
v Apparel: Black leotard with tan tights or jazz pants, jazz capris or shorts
v Dance shoes: Black jazz oxfords or tap oxfords
v Hair: Must be pulled back, away from the face
Hip-Hop Classes
v Apparel: Black leotard tan tights with black jazz pants, jazz capris or shorts
v Dance shoes: Black jazz oxfords
v Hair: Must be pulled back, away from the face
Recital
Beginning in January, each class will learn a routine to perform in a full-costume recital to be held mid-June. Combo classes will learn two routines.
Although participation in the recital is optional, we encourage our students to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase what they have learned in class, and to perform for their friends and relatives.
Fees: A recital fee is required for each student to cover costs for the event, such as auditorium rental, scenery, sound equipment, stage and lighting crews, and programs.
Recital fees are per dancer:
$85.00 for the first dancer
$65.00 for each additional dancer in the family
ALL RECITAL FEES ARE DUE BY February 1, 2011.
Costumes: Costumes will be carefully selected and ordered by Ms. Ginny. Please keep in mind that these costumes will NOT be custom-made to fit your child, so it is very important that you measure your child accurately and order the appropriate size. Because of the long lead-time, costume sizes cannot be changed once the initial order has been placed.
Costume fees are PER DANCE: Child small,
medium $65.00
Child
large $75.00
Adult small, medium,
large $85.00
Adult X
large min $95.00
(costume companies may
charge more for X large)
ALL COSTUME FEES ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 8, 2010.
Payment: Recital fees and costume fees must be paid with separate checks, and should NOT be included with any other payments. Please note - no refunds will be given for recital fees or costumes once costume order has been placed.
Private Lessons & Choreography
Private dance lessons and custom choreography are available by request through Hintze Dance Center. You must be a registered student enrolled in a regularly scheduled class to take advantage of this service. If you are interested, please inquire at the front desk.
Competitive Dance
If you are interested in becoming part of Hintze Dance Company, inquire about auditions at the front desk.