STUDIO POLICIES

Snow/Weather/Holiday Cancellations

-Cancellations due to weather will be announced on the studio website and a message will be sent to our email list.
-We may not always cancel classes when school does.
-Holiday vacations are listed on the studio calendar. These vacations are subject to change if other cancellations occur during the season.
-There are no refunds/credits towards and tuition is not adjusted or prorated for holiday/vacation closings.

Tuition/Fees/Costs Policy

-Tuition is due no later than the 21st of each month, Late fee will be charged after the 21st.
-You can pay tuition online. When paying online a $2.00 processing fee per class will be applied.
-There are no refunds or credits given for tuition.. There will be a $35 FEE for all returned checks.
-Tuition is a yearly price and is split up into monthly payments for your convenience. No refunds or credits are given for closings of the studio due to holidays, weather, etc.
-Tuition does not include recital/performance costumes, additional rehearsals, registration and recital/performance fees, recital/performance tickets, attire (including shoes, tights, and apparel), private and semi-private classes, traveling/lodging costs or photography/video packages. There are absolutely no credits given for these fees and costs.

Classes

-A minimum number of students are required to hold a class.
-Some classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. We will then try to find the best-fit class for your child if a cancellation occurs.
-Make-up classes are available (age and level permitting). Missed classes will not be applied toward future tuition. There are no refunds or credits given for missed classes.
-There is multi class and sibling discount available
-In order to take any Lyrical or Contemporary class, you must also be enrolled in ballet

Dance Company Classes

-Students who want to be in our Dance Companies must take the Summer Audition Class. Students will audition at the end of the course and all results will be final.
-Junior Starlettes – Must take at least 2 classes
-Starlettes through Elites- Must take at least 3 classes and one of the classes must be ballet at Chorus Line Dance Studio.
-Company classes attend competition and all competition students must pay fees in full by the due dates or a late fee of $30 will be added.
-Company students are expected to attend Competition with their class.

Recital and Costume Information

-End of the year recitals will be at the end of May or first weeks of June. Further information will be released as soon as possible.
-A Recital Fee of $ 65.00 per family will be in place this year. This includes one Finale T-Shirt, theater fees, the media package for company students and $40.00 for non company families which includes only the media package. The media package includes all of the shows digitally. Any additional Finale T-Shirts will be $25.00.
-Tuition balances must be settled by when costumes are in.
-You need to be paid up to balance to receive costumes. If its not paid, you will get late charge fee $30
-All costumes will be ordered by December 10th and families are responsible for the cost after that date.
-If your child is not in the show, the studio must be notified in writing by December 10th or the costume and recital fee will be charged.
-Costume bills must be paid by 1/23/ 23. If costumes are not paid in full by the 1/23 a $30 per costume fee will be applied.

Attendance

It is important for your child to attend class consistently in order to develop as a dancer . If you will be late or will be missing class, please call the studio to notify us. There are no refunds given for missed classes but a make up class can be scheduled. Please pick your child up promptly after their class is dismissed.

Observation/Viewing Policy

It is very important to us that you know and are aware of what is happening in the classroom. However, we do not want your child to be distracted in the classroom. For this reason, we have a window available for viewing in each studio and a TV in the lobby for the upstairs classes so you can watch your child in the classroom. Visiting day is in December so you can see what your child is learning in class.

Placement of Levels and Students

-Each student is placed in the class according to their age and experience.
-Class placement changes may be made at the discretion of the instructor.
-Dance classes are not always the same as grade levels in school. This placement will occur before December 1.

Discounts

Paid in Full Discount: A discount of 10% will be given if your tuition is paid in full by September 30.

Adding/Dropping Classes

-If you would like to add a class, please see a receptionist and we will assist you in finding the correct class.
-If you choose to have your dancer drop a class you will be responsible for the remainder of the tuition for that month. Failure to settle all outstanding balances if leaving the studio will be brought to a collections agent.