THE DANCE STUDIO
NORTHERN FORCE DANCE COMPANY
GENERAL POLICIES 2011-2012
12303 Aberdeen St. NE
Blaine, Minnesota 55449
763-862-9966 Phone 763-862-9933 Fax
www.TheDanceStudioDancers.com
TUITION FEE SCHEDULE 2011-2012 FOR ALL RECREATIONAL CLASSES
45 Minute 18 Months to 30 Months - Creative Movement Class $42/$420 (10 payments)
One Hour class meeting once weekly $48/$480 (10 payments)
Prep Classes - One hour thirty minute class meeting once weekly $60/$600 (10 payments)
Prep Comp Classes - One hour thirty minute class meeting once weekly $65/$650 (10 payments)
Boys classes - One Hour class meeting once a week (discount w/sibling) $48/$480 (10 payments)
Just a reminder: All payments are due the 1st of each month, with 1st and last months tuition due in September.
Adult Classes – Ladies Jazz & Tap - Mens Jazz see schedule
REGISTRATION FEEThere is a registration fee of $25 per student or $40 per family.
TUITION FEE Tuition payments are broken down into 10 monthly payments (September 1st thru June 1st) with the first and last month’s payment due the 1st class of the new dance season. All other tuition payments are due the first lesson of each month. All performing group tuition payments are also broken down into 10 monthly payments (September thru June) $85-$195 depending on level and grade. The school does not deduct for illness, vacation or absences. Monthly statements are sent only if your payments are delinquent. Payment may be made by check, cash or credit/debit card. There is a 5% discount on yearly tuition if paid by September 30, 2011 using cash or check.
Any lesson payments made after the month in which they are due will automatically incur a late charge. If monthly payments are not met, the school reserves the right to withhold services until payment is made.
Enrollment is for the full 10 month term. Proper notification is required for withdrawal of the student at any time. Without notification you will continue to be charged for classes.
There is no refund on registration, monthly tuition, or costume deposits (once costumes and/or materials have been purchased/ordered) if you choose not to complete the year.
FAMILY DISCOUNTSThe Dance Studio offers family discounts for members of the same family. The first student pays full price. The second student receives a 15% discount on tuition, and the third from the same family gets a 50% discount on tuition. Special discounts for brothers who have a sister enrolled and adults who have child enrolled. Discounts are on tuition only.
LOBBYWe ask all parents to remain in the front lobby during your dancer’s class time. We will take all classes from the front lobby and all teachers will bring classes back to the front lobby when class is finished. Our back lobby area is for our company dancers and we ask all parents to remain in the front lobby for the safety of all dancers.
BATHROOMPlease remind your dancer to use the restroom before class. It is a huge distraction for the entire class when dancers are leaving during instruction.
DANCER REGISTRATIONPlease note that we do not allow dancers to dance in a class level above their age. Any dancer is welcome to dance down a level if they choose.
PREP COMP CLASSESAll prep comp classes will attend 2 regional competitions in the spring. These competitions are required for all dancers that have registered for the prep comp classes. These fees will be charged to your account if you choose to participate in the prep comp class.
If your child’s teacher feels that they are behind the level of the class your dancer may be asked to transfer to another class for their age. The prep comp classes are held at a higher level and we want to make sure that all dancers are progressing at a comfortable rate.
ATTENDANCE Good attendance is key to both individual and class progress. Please notify the studio in advance if you must miss class. You may attend another class at your level to make-up any missed classes thru April.
DANCE TROPHIESTrophies are awarded annually at your dancer’s final show. The “number of years” your child has danced will transfer from other studios and is a cumulative number for the trophy.
PROPER ATTIREFemale dancers are expected to wear dancewear to class to enable the instructors to see bodylines for correct body placement. Dancewear is defined as: leotard/tights/crop top/booty shorts/jazz pants. Hair should be pulled back and secured.
Male dancers should wear shorts and shirts (not baggy) or fitted sweat clothing.
TEACHER CONTACTIf you would like to speak to a staff member regarding your dancer please e-mail misskara5678@gmail.comand we will set up a meeting at your convienece. We kindly ask you not to grab the instructor in between classes, as they usually have another class to teach.
PICTURESPictures will be taken during your dancer’s class time for most dancers in mid to late April at the studio. Schedules will be sent out in early March.
SPRING PERFORMANCE Each June, dancers participate in a fully costumed and lighted production showcasing the year’s accomplishments. The event is a very professionally staged production that the students look forward to with excitement and anticipation each year. Exact dates/location and procedures will be distributed at a later date.
COSTUME PAYMENTS Costumes for the spring performance are purchased by each student. There are no refunds on costume deposits once costumes are ordered. Ordering begins in December to ensure costume arrival by late April, early May. All costume balances and tuition payments must be current before costumes will be distributed. Costume payments are made in two deposits one by October 31 and the second by November 30 with accessory balances billed in late April. The amount of each deposit is listed below:
CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASS 2 Costumes 2 Deposits @ $60 each
ALL ONE HOUR CLASSES 2 Costumes 2 Deposits @ $60 each
ALL PREP AND PREP COMP CLASSES 3 Costumes 2 Deposits @ $100 each
BOYS CLASS 2 Costumes 2 Deposits @ $60 each
MOM’S CLASS AND DAD’S CLASS 1 to 2 costumes 1 Deposits @ $100
SHOE REQUIREMENTS
CM/Preschool/Kind/1st Grade Classes:White leather taps $40/Pink Ballets $18
2nd/4th One Hour Classes: Tan Jazz Taps $60/Tan Jazz Shoes $37
2nd/4th Prep and Prep Comp Classes: Tan Jazz Taps $60/Tan Jazz Shoes $37/Pink Leather Ballet $18-$24
5th/7th Prep Comp Classes: Tan Jazz Taps $60/Tan Jazz Shoes $37/½ Ballets $20
Senior High Prep Comp Classes: Black CG100 Taps $76/Tan Jazz Shoes $37/½ Ballets $20
Boys Group: Black Jazz Taps $60/Black Jazz Shoes $44
Mom’s and Dad’s Classes: Shoes to be determined by costume
**Tap and Ballet shoes are taxable - Prices subject to change**
FUNDRAISING
We do a fundraiser late September for the purpose of defraying costume costs. This fundraiser includes poinsettias, wreaths/cookie dough/candy and wrapping paper. Participation is optional.
Policies listed below apply strictly to all dancers that are participating in the 2011-2012 Northern Force Dance Company.
CHARGE TO ACCOUNTS You will be able to charge dancewear/shoes/tights etc. to your account only if your account status is current.
IN STUDIO MASTER CLASSES/CONVENTIONS/COMPETITIONS Northern Force Dance Company will schedule master classes with nationally renowned guest artists for all NFDC dancers. These mandatory classes involve a separate fee.
Conventions which are held locally are open to all NFDC students according to age and schedule of each individual convention. Convention costs run between $180-$225 per convention. All Seniors, Teens, Pre-Teens, Juniors and Petites will be required to attend 1 convention during the 2011-2012 dance season. All costs for required conventions and master classes must be paid whether you attend the class/convention or not.
SOLOS/DUOS/TRIOS/SMALL GROUPS There are opportunities for dancer’s to participate in solos/duos/trios and small groups which will require additional class time, costumes, shoes, class fee and entry fees. Selection is at the discretion of the NFDC staff.
COMPETITIONS All 2012 competitions are required for each dancer. The schedule for the spring will be out in August and we ask that you schedule all spring break plans around this schedule. By committing to Northern Force you are committing to the 4 regional competitions that we attend each spring. Please note we do not get a schedule from the competition until 7-10 days prior to the event. We will not know which day your dancer will dance so we ask that you please schedule any travel plans after the competition is completed. Thank you!
TIME COMMITMENTMostNFDC groups meet 3 days per week throughout the year, with a few exceptions. As we get closer to competition or with master teachers and choreography extra rehearsals may be scheduled. All group members need to attend extra practices if the group is to perform at its best. Good attendance is key to both individual and group progress. We reserve the right to limit participation of students with excessive absences. Senior and teen dancers: please note that work is not an excused absence. Please schedule work commitments around your dance schedule. Any ballet classes missed by Seniors/Teens must be made up. You have 2 weeks to make up a missed ballet class or an additional class will be added. Please make sure you sign in at the front desk for your make-up class to ensure that it is credited.
SHOE REQUIREMENTS All dancers need a pair of split sole ballet shoes for ballet class. Any dance shoes you have will be fine for jazz and tap class. Once costuming has been determined we will size all dancers for the correct shoes. All performing group dancers are required to purchase correct shoe styles for competition.
PROPER ATTIRE Ballet Class – female dancers must wear a solid color leotard with pink tights and ballet shoes. Hair needs to be pulled back into a bun. Male dancers should wear a t-shirt/tank and shorts.
All other classes – female dancers may wear any type of dancewear just no baggy clothing. Instructors must be able to see bodylines in order to determine correct body placement. Hair should be pulled back away from face.
NATIONAL TRIP Each year we travel with our performing group members (this is not a mandatory trip) the decision on dates and location will be announced in August.
FUNDRAISING Fundraising is available to all performing group members. The purpose of the fundraising account is to help defray travel, convention/master class and competition fees along with costuming and shoes. Participation in all fundraising activities is completely optional. You may participate in activities or just those of interest to you. Please e-mail northernforcedome@hotmail.comfor Dome and Target Field information.
