STUDIO POLICIES

REGISTRATION

A non-refundable registration fee of $25 is required at the time of sign up. Class placement will not occur until registration fee is paid. This fee pays for your dancers recital t-shirt. Registration closes August 1, 2024.

PICK UP/DROP OFF

Parents are required to come into the studio to pick their students up and drop them off. Safety of our students is priority! Because we are on the Main Street of Sac City, students will remain in their class rooms until their parent/guardian comes to their studio room to pick them up. Students will not be allowed to wait outside of the studio, they will remain inside waiting for their ride.

All students must remain in the lobby area before and after class until picked up by their designated care giver. The studio will not be responsible for providing care before or after class. If student is not picked up 15 minutes after class, parents will be called. If parents do not answer after 2 calls, the emergency contact person will be contacted. If the emergency contact person cannot be reached, a police escort will be given. TEACHERS WILL NOT GIVE RIDES HOME TO STUDENTS.

TUITION

Tuition is to be paid on the 20th of each month or paid in full by September 1st. Late tuition will result in a written warning and a late fee of $15. After 2 written warnings, the student will be sitting out from class. After 3 written warnings, membership will be pulled. There are no refunds for missed classes, but make up classes for weather will be offered throughout the year.

ATTENDANCE

Regular class attendance is expected for each student. If your child is ill, unable to attend class or going to be late, please call, text, or Facebook message Shaylee. Regular attendance is crucial for learning the dance and good skill development. Students are expected to have no more than 7 annual absences. 7 missed classes may result in removal from the class or being moved to a different class. 3 unexcused tardies (5 minutes late or more) equals an absence. If you hit the allowed absences, you are then required to pay for a private lesson for make up time.We WILL have classes during school conferences, concerts, professional development days, etc. Discontinuation of class must be made in writing to Shaylee by November 1st.

COMMUNICATION

Good communication is vital for a productive studio experience. Make sure you have signed up for our monthly newsletters and are following us on social media so you do not miss any information! If there are any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to Shaylee via text, call, or Facebook messenger. Newsletters will be sent out by email with announcements, events, special dates, etc.

CLASS ATTIRE

Dancers must wear proper attire to class. Leotards, leggings, shorts or tights and the correct shoes must be worn. Jeans, dresses, baggy sweats and crop top/belly shirts will not be allowed. Those who come inappropriately dressed will be asked to change or may be asked to sit out of class. No dangly jewelery and hair must be pulled out of the face. If there are any questions on what is appropriate, please ask.

CELL PHONES/SMART WATCHES

Absolutely NO cell phones or smart watches are allowed in class! They MUST stay in dancers' bags in the waiting area! Dancers will get one warning only in class. Any more warnings will result in confiscation until the end of class.

WEATHER

5th Street Dance will strictly follow the East Sac County Community School District's winter weather cancellations. No calls or texts will be sent out. You will be notified on our Facebook Page, Instagram Page and Email.

COSTUMES

Costumes will be ordered mid November and must be paid in full by November 30th. Once costumes are ordered they cannot be returned and full payment must be made whether the student is dancing or not. When costumes are fully paid for, your dancer can take theirs home. Dancers will try costumes on in class once the studio receives them. Dancers have one week to decide after taking the costume home if they would like a different size. After the one week deadline, there will be a restocking fee of $25.

Shoes

All students must have the proper shoes for each class they attend before October 1st. If a student does not have their proper shoes for class by Oct 1st, parents will be notified.

Tumbling: No Shoes Needed

Itty Bitty: Pink Ballet Shoes

Mini Movers: Black Jazz Shoes and Tan Lyrical Shoes

Jazz/Lyrical: Black Jazz Shoes and Tan Lyrical Shoes

Hip Hop: White Tennis Shoes

Production: Black Jazz Shoes

BEHAVIOR

Dancers must follow the rules in class with no disruptive behavior. If issues arise, the student will be asked to sit out. Parents will be notified of disruptions or behavioral issues. Bullying, gossip and disrespect to instructors will absolutely not be tolerated at 5th Street Dance. If it becomes a problem, there will be one warning given and parents will be notified. If it continues the student will be asked to leave the studio with a full refund. Let's keep our classes positive and fun for everyone!

LIABILITY

All students, parents, and legal guardians waive the right to any legal action of injury sustained on studio property before, during or after class.

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES

Absolutely NO gum, food, juice or pop in the studio and waiting area. Students may bring a bottle of water.

Each student must have a photo and video release form signed at the time of registration. Photos and videos will be used for promotional material on Facebook, Instagram and our website. Please contact Shaylee with any questions.

Each dancer must use the restroom before or after class in order to keep class running smoothly with little disruptions.

Dancers are not allowed in the studio without an instructor present.

Check out our Facebook Group: 5th Street Dance Sale to buy/sell/trade dance shoes, gear and more!

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