The Dance Attic Recreational Policies

Tuition – Starting September 1st 2025, our tuition will show your baseline class fee along with monthly costume fees incorporated into your final monthly tuition total. This adjustment ensures costume expenses are spread out over time, making it more manageable for families. 

Payment Terms and Annual Fees: 

1. Registration: 
   1. There will be a Registration fee of $50.00 due at time of registration.
   2. Returning Students will receive a $10 discount if your registration is finalized before May 31st.
   3. All students registered will receive a t-shirt at the beginning of the season
2. Recreational Tuition Timeline: 
   1. Your first processed tuition payment includes September and ½ of June in the following calendar year. This serves as a deposit on the season, and makes your final tuition payment for the dance season on May 1st. Tuition fees total for 9 and a half months with the season starting in September and Recital happening in Mid June.
   2. Tuition and any other previous TDA balances is due by the 1st of each month. TDA will be auto-drafting from your account and payment method associated with your online portal. By agreeing to this policy – you are authorizing TDA to auto-draft from your selected payment method uploaded into JackRabbit of any balance due as of the 1st of each month.
   3. Each month you will be emailed your monthly statement by the 25th of the previous month. If you have questions or concerns with your statement; please email those to our administration prior to fees being processed on the 1st.
   4. If you would like to pay cash or check for your tuition, this must be submitted by the 25th of the previous month.
   5. After the 1st of the month, the tuition is considered late and a $25.00 charge will be added on the 7th of the month if your balance is not paid. This includes checks post-dated after the 1st as well. 
   6. If your fees are not able to be processed on the first of the month, The Dance Attic Staff will have a second attempt at processing fees, at smaller increments on the day that tuition is due. 
   7. After the 15th of the month, if tuition is not paid, communication from family members and parties responsible for payment is required and dancers may be asked to not return to dance if this communication and or payment is not received.
   8. All returned checks will result in a $25.00 charge.
3. Recreational Competition Fees: All Recreational Competition Fees will be due November 15th. There will be no refunds.
4. Studio Accessory Fee: All Dancers will be charged in November for our Competition/Activity Accessory. This will be worn by all classes at TDA events throughout the year. This $5.00 charge will be processed in the month of November.
5. Video Fees: All Dancers will be charged $30 in April for the Recital Videos. You will gain access to all videos for the recital. We will have a flash drive pick up day where dancers and families are able to come and pick up their recital videos via flash drive at the studio.
6. Withdrawal Fees: If a dancer drops dance after November 1st you will be charged a $50 penalty fee as well as charged for all remaining costume costs. Cost of costumes are $10 per month per costume, and will be totaled to decide the fees due upon cancellation. If competition fees have been paid, you will not receive a refund on those fees; and if they haven’t been paid you will be required to cover those costs. 
7. Missed Fees: If any fees are missed during tuition posting or processing by TDA Staff, those fees will be applied to the accounts correctly and processed. 
8. Refunds: TDA will only process refunds under unique circumstances. All payment terms listed are to be followed and if a “refund” is needed; typically this will be added as a credit on the account.
9. Your TDA Account must be up to date to receive costumes, compete, dance in conventions., receive merchandise etc. 

Dress Code Policy – Following the dress code helps create a professional and focused environment in class. We do not have required attire or colored leotards etc. for classes during the week. 

General Guidelines: Hair must be secured and kept out of the face & Excessive jewelry is not permitted.

Ballet (Advanced Levels): Dancers are required to wear a leotard and tights. Hair must be in a secure bun before entering class.

Mini Mover, Creative Movement, Combo Ballet Shoes Link

Advanced Ballet Shoes Link

Combo Tap Shoes Link

Advanced Tap Shoes Link

Combo Hip Hop Performance Shoe Link

Advanced Crew (Hip Hop) Performance Shoe Link

Combo Tan Performance Tights

Combo Pink Performance Tights

Advanced Pink Performance Tights

Hip Hop/Crew: Dancers must wear loose-fitting bottoms to all Crew classes. A street shoe is required for class (specific performance shoes will be communicated before performances).

Combo Hip Hop Performance Shoe Link

Advanced Hip Hop Performance Show Link

Other Dance Styles: Dance pants, leggings, or shorts may be worn at the teacher’s discretion. If you have any questions about appropriate attire for a specific class, please check with your instructor.

Restrictions: Oversized shirts or sweatpants should not be worn unless specifically instructed by the teacher.

Communication – To keep our families informed, important information will be shared through multiple channels: Monthly newsletters (sent via email), Our website and Facebook page, Google Drive (accessible for important documents)

1. Staying Up to Date: Please ensure your email address is current to receive the monthly newsletter. All dancer information must be updated in your Parent Portal at the start of each dance season.
2. Addressing Questions & Concerns If you have any questions or concerns, whether positive or negative, please email us at info@thedanceattic.com so we can address them appropriately. To maintain a professional and respectful environment, we ask that all private discussions be scheduled via email rather than addressed publicly in the lobby.
3. Lobby Etiquette We strive to maintain a kind and supportive atmosphere at TDA. Please ensure all conversations in shared spaces reflect the positive and nurturing environment we uphold.

Schedule & Closures Policy

1. First Day of Classes: Classes begin on the Tuesday after Labor Day each season.
2. Studio Closures: The Dance Attic will be closed on the following dates:
   1. October 31st (Halloween)
   2. Wednesday & Thursday of Thanksgiving Week
   3. Two weeks in December & January (Winter Break & New Year’s)
   4. Martin Luther King Day
   5. Spring Break (One full week)
   6. Memorial Day
3. Weather & Schedule Changes: We do not offer make-up days for weather-related or other unforeseen closures. Schedule changes and cancellations will be posted on our social media pages, so please follow us for updates. TDA typically follows WCPSS for weather-related closures and will communicate via email and facebook any schedule updates once they have been decided. 
4. Recital & Calendar Adjustments: The annual recital will take place on either the 1st or 2nd weekend in June (exact dates will be confirmed in advance).
5. Class schedules are subject to change based on enrollment and other factors.
6. Additional dates or schedule adjustments may occur. We will provide at least one week’s notice whenever possible.

Costumes – Costumes are required for all dancers in performance classes. This fee is avaialble to be seen within your tuition breakdown on the tuition page of the website. At The Dance Attic, we strive to provide accurate sizing guidelines to help families select the best fit for their dancer’s costume. However, costumes are not replaced for free under any circumstances.

1. Alterations & Additional Costume Pieces
   1. Costumes may not always fit perfectly, and dancers may experience growth between ordering and recital time. Any necessary alterations are the responsibility of the dancer’s family, as The Dance Attic does not provide alteration services.
   2. Some costumes may require additional base pieces such as leggings, jeans, sneakers, or undergarments, which families must provide.
   3. For Combo Ballet & Jazz classes, costumes may share a base with different add-on accessories for each style.
2. Replacement Costumes & Fees
   1. If a new costume is needed, there is an $80 replacement fee.
   2. Costume arrival times cannot be guaranteed, but we will process the order and payment promptly if the costume is available once notified.
   3. Special costumes that exceed the costume allowance will result in additional charges.
3. Costume Distribution & Policies
   1. Costumes cannot be refunded or returned. If there is an issue, you must notify us within seven days of receiving the costume, and we will work together to find a solution if necessary.
   2. Your account must be paid in full to receive your costume.
   3. Technique-only classes that do not include a routine will not receive costumes or have costume fees. 

Recreational Competition Policy

All Combo-level dancers and above will participate in a local recreational competition as part of their dance experience.

1. Competition Fees & Participation
   1. The estimated cost per routine is $75, but exact pricing will be provided once the competition is selected.
   2. Combo classes will take one routine to competition.
   3. Advanced classes will compete with routines based on individual class enrollment.
2. Opt-Out Deadline & Fee Policy
   1. Families who do not wish to participate must notify us by October 1st to have the competition fee waived.
   2. After October 1st, all dancers enrolled in a competing class will be automatically charged the competition fee.
   3. Please be open and honest about participation, as significant effort and preparation go into getting routines competition-ready for both dancers and staff. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to the process!

Injury Release: I give permission for my child to study dance at The Dance Attic. I release The Dance Attic and owner of any liability for injuries or illnesses that may occur to me or my family while on the premises or in dance classes offered by The Dance Attic.

Virtual Contingency: In the event that the building is forced to remain closed for an extended time, we will offer virtual classes. Per this agreement you will continue regular payment for the amount of time we are pushed to virtual classes.

Private Lessons: Private Lessons are intended for TDA students to get direct individual instruction with a TDA Staff member. You must be a current student at TDA to be offered private lessons. All private lessons are approved by the TDA Office prior to being confirmed with dancers. All of these fees will be paid directly to the TDA Staff Member.

30 minute Privates – $40.00

1 Hour Privates – $60.00

Photo/Video Release: I understand that any photographs/videos taken of my child may be used to advertise The Dance Attic. I agree to comply with all policies of The Dance Attic.

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Quick Reminders For Dancers…

In This Studio…

1. We show respect to ourselves, our peers and our teachers.
2. We come to class on time and prepared.
3. We finish our snacks before entering the space.
4. We are open to new ideas and feedback.
5. We listen to our teachers complete instructions before we raise our hands for a question.
6. We communicate when we are injured or not feeling well.
7. We do not use our phones unless given permission.
8. We clean up after ourselves to keep our studio clean.
9. We are allowed to learn from our mistakes.
10. We walk into and out of the studio remembering that we are loved and free to be ourselves.