Payments
Tuition and Payment Policies
Monthly Tuition
Monthly tuition is processed automatically via auto-pay on the 1st business day of every month. Please note that a small processing fee is added to all auto-pay transactions.
The final tuition payment for the regular season runs on May 1st.
The final tuition payment for our Competition Team runs on June 1st.
Alternative Payment
If you prefer to pay by cash or check to avoid the processing fee, you must drop the payment off at the office at least one week before the 1st of the month. This allows us time to process the payment and add a credit to your account before auto-pay is run.
Late Fees and Penalties
A late fee will be attached to your account if tuition is not paid after the 5th of the month.
There is a $25 penalty on all returned checks.
Any unpaid tuition after three months will be turned over to Credit Recovery, Inc.
Non-Refundable Fees & Outstanding Balances
All tuition and costume fees are non-refundable. Additionally, costumes will not be sent home for our Winter or Dance Festivals if your account has an outstanding bill.
Dress Code Policy
A proper dress code is essential for ensuring instructors can see the lines of the body, which aids in correct technique and instruction.
General Requirements
All dancers must wear a leotard and tights (for female dancers) or a fitted shirt and shorts/pants (for male dancers) to ensure the lines of the body are visible to the instructor.
All jewelry must be removed.
All dancers should bring a small dance bag and a spill-proof water bottle.
Please neatly write your name on all shoes and attire.
Class-Specific Uniforms
Female Intro Classes Pink Leotard Pink or Tan Tights, Hair Pulled back
Female Pre-Class & Higher Black Leotard (Studio Uniform) White, Pink, or Toast Tights, Hair Pulled back; Bun preferred for Ballet
Male All Classes White Shirt and Black Shorts or Pants, Hair Pulled back out of face
Additional Attire Notes
Students are allowed to wear capri-style pants or fitted dance shorts over their leotards and tights for Tap and Hip Hop.
We ask that every student secure their hair in a bun or a securely tied down braid for all dance classes.
Etiquette
- Always be on time for class. Most injuries happen when dancers aren’t properly warmed up. Use the carpet area to stretch before class.
- Rotate your lines to allow all dancers to have a chance to dance front and center.
- At the beginning of class, direct your attention to your teacher as a sign of respect. At the end of class, you may clap, curtsey, or bow as a way of thanking fellow students and teachers for the class.
- Keep your bags and belongings free of walking / dancing traffic. This will give you more space to dance and ensure safety measures.
- Keep all cell phones off. It disrupts the class.
- Don’t chew gum. Keep all water bottles off the dance floor. You may refill or get a drink during breaks.
- Be respectful to the studio by cleaning up after yourself, throwing your garbage away, walking in the hallways, turning off lights and closing doors behind you. Thanks!
Attendance and Make-Up Policy
Attendance Reporting
All absences should be logged by guardian directly in the Dance Studio Pro portal.
Make-Up Classes
Make-up classes can be done in another class within the same week as the absence.
The make-up class must be at or below the student’s current level.
Important: Make-up classes are not allowed once we begin choreography for our Winter or Summer Performances.
Please email the studio at to arrange and schedule a make-up class.
Winter and Summer Dance Festival Policies
Performance Schedule
We host two main performances each year:
Summer Dance Festival (Annual): Held annually at the end of May. Every class participates in the Summer Festival (unless it is a designated technique class).
Winter Dance Festival (Bi-annual): Held every other year in December.
We release the dates for both festivals as soon as we receive scheduling confirmation from Ottawa High School.
Costumes and Fees
All costume fees are non-refundable once they are charged to your account. Please notify us immediately if you have a conflict with the released show dates.
Winter Dance Festival (WDF) Costume Charges: Run in three monthly installments from September to November.
Summer Dance Festival (SDF) Costume Charges: Run in three monthly installments from November to January.
Class Participation
In years when we host both a Winter and a Summer Festival, classes will be assigned to only one performance. If your child’s class is selected for the Winter Dance Festival (WDF), it will not participate in the Summer Dance Festival (SDF). In years when only the SDF is held, every recreational class will be in the show.