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General Information

Class Levels & Placements
Students are placed based upon skill levels, coordination, musicality, concentration, and maturity in accepting and understanding corrections. It is important to understand that dance levels are not the same as grade levels in school, and that dance students sometimes take several years to move to a new level. Students are always observed by their teachers to determine level changes if warranted. Dedicated attendance is a must.

Performances, Conventions, and Other Opportunities
Students have opportunities to study in master classes, attend a convention, and participate in community shows. We encourage students to take advantage of these opportunities. Information including schedules and costs will be provided in advance.

Payment Terms & Tuition 2023-2024 Season
10 month season September-June
We reserve the right to transfer classes to Virtual if the need arises.

• The enrollment fee is $60.00 per family.
• Enrollment fee , tuition, recital fees, costume fees, Dance Wear fees are not refundable, non-transferable, no credits.
• Tuition is due by the 10th of each month or a late fee of $20.00 is added.
• Make-up classes may be taken in an alternate class of the same level or lower level in which the student is enrolled.
• Weather cancellations: are announced on KAST-1370 AM; on FACEBOOK and E-Mail classes cancelled will be made-up by another class or extension of time in the assigned class.
• No refunds, credits will be granted for lessons missed or dropped
• Tuition always remains the same whether the month is a “long” month or a “short” month. No exceptions will be made. You may pay by check, exact cash, Visa, or Master Card.
• Please send all payments in an envelope well identified, you will receive a receipt at the next lesson. The Office hours are Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Recital Fee
$65.00 per family- includes 4 tickets per family to the first performance a student is in and 2 tickets to each additional performance a student is in. The recital fee off-sets the rental of the auditorium, the lighting, sound rentals, the printing of tickets/programs, etc. Every family is obligated to pay the recital fee and have all class fees paid before the recitals. An admission charge of $10.00 per person for additional tickets will be made for recitals.

Recital Costumes
Great effort to use basics and old costumes, NEW costumes range from $50-to $80 dollars each.

Private Lessons/Coaching
Private Lessons/Coaching: $50.00 per half hour- Payment required before class. 24-hour notice required for cancellation or lesson fee will be charged. Private lessons are for special coaching only- no comparison to the many benefits of a class setting.

Insurance
Students or their responsible party must carry their own insurance, and understand that any injuries which may occur are the sole responsibility of the student or the responsible party.

Dress Code & Appearance

Recommended dance wear must be purchased through the studio. Every student must have the required clothing items and have a dance bag. This is strictly enforced. Students will be asked to sit out of class if the dress code is repeatedly abused.
Please label all dance shoes and clothes with the dancer’s name and phone number! DO NOT wear dance shoes outside. Clean dance wear is a must, launder it daily, have several leotards to interchange, while one is being laundered. Wash your FACE MASKS EVERY NIGHT!

Hair must be in a BUN for ballet and PONYTAIL for all other classes.

A note on shoes: We will supervise all shoe fittings. We order Revolution Brand shoes. Ballet slippers must fit well—not too wide, not too long. The shoe needs to fit the foot like a glove with “1/2 inch to pinch” at the heel when the foot is pointed. Pointe shoes (toe shoes) are strictly reserved for those dancers who are totally ready, physically, technically and mentally for this big advancement. A young student’s bones are soft and malleable before age 10 and long lasting damage to the legs and back can be made if a student is placed on pointe too soon. In some instances, even older students are not ready because of body alignment and technique problems. Going on pointe is a very serious matter and commitment.

Adult Dress Code
Our dress code for adults taking Ballet, or tap, is to wear any “exercise” type clothing in which you feel comfortable. The correct shoe for each discipline is a must!

Dress Code Listed by Dance Genre

Late to Class
Students who are late should wait outside the classroom door until the music stops, and then go in quickly. The warm up time at the beginning of classes are very important. The risk of injury is greater if warm ups are missed. Students who miss warm ups may be asked not to participate in that class session.

Picking Up Students - Promptly Requested
Students will not be permitted to wait outside the building after dusk or in inclement weather. They can remain upstairs in the student lounge or by the front desk. The evening class students MUST be picked up on time so that the instructors are not delayed as they have other commitments, e.g. dance team, baby sitters, families.

Parking Protocol
Please enter the parking lot CORRECTLY, following the arrows. Please enter the parking lot correctly, following the arrows. Do not let children run through parking lot unattended or run on the handicap ramp. Limited off-street parking is available. Do not block driveway. Do not back into parking spaces. Observe compact car signs, please.

Lost & Found
A large volume of clothing and other student belongings flow through the lost and found baskets at our school. These baskets can be found in second floor student lounge.
1. Clearly label all dance apparel & regular clothing too. Especially important on dance shoes.
2. Remind your student that they must be responsible for all belongings that come with him/her to Maddox Dance Studio.
3. Regularly check the basket for familiar looking items.
4. DO NOT leave valuables in dressing area. If necessary, check valuables in at the office. You are responsible to pick them up after your class. Items left at the studio for more than 30 days will be sent to Goodwill.

Newsletters, Messages & Notices
Important monthly newsletters, notices, schedules, and other events/activities are always posted on the office window. It is the responsibility of the students to check for updates on a regular basis. Refer to our website for complete information. Please update your contact information with the office when you change email addresses or phone numbers.