Policies & Tuition

STUDIO AND DRESS CODE:

  1. Students must be on time to class.
  2. Students must be appropriately dressed.  
  3. Leotards and tights must be worn to ballet. 
  4. Hair must be up and no excessive jewelry. 
  5. Dance pants/leggings/shorts may be worn in tap and jazz.  
  6. No oversized shirts or sweats unless you are specifically directed to by your instructor
  7. See www.thedanceattic.com for more details under the dress code page and classroom expectations. 
  8. No food or drink in the studios.

COMMUNICATION:

  1. Please stay up to date each week.  Important information will be posted in multiple locations for your convenience. 
  2. We send out our monthly newsletters, post on our website, facebook, and information is also accessible via our Google Drive. 
  3. Please make sure that your email address is current so that you can receive the monthly newsletter. The newsletter will only be emailed to the email address in your JackRabbit Parent Portal. 
  4. Please be sure that all dancer information is updated and correct at the start of the dance season in your Parent Portal. 
  5. It is important that if you have any questions or concerns, either negative or positive, please share with TDA Staff that you contact us via email at info@thedanceattic.com. We cannot address issues or concerns without knowing about them. We ask that you email to set up a time for a private meeting or conversation versus approaching directly in the lobby for all other dancers and parents to hear. 
  6. Please keep all conversation in the lobby kind and supportive of the nurturing environment here at TDA.

CALENDAR:

  1. Class schedules are subject to change based on enrollment or other factors. 
  2. The first day of class will be on Tuesday after Labor Day
  3. The Dance Attic will be closed: October 31st, Wednesday and Thursday Thanksgiving week, Two weeks in Dec. and Jan. (Winter and New Year’s), Spring Break (1 week plus Monday), Memorial Day
  4. The Dance Attic calendar will be posted on the website (www.thedanceattic.com) the 1st week of class.
  5. No vacation or bad weather make-up days. TDA will send an email and post updates to our Facebook page.  Like us on Facebook to stay informed.
  6. Recital will either be the 1st or 2nd weekend in June.
  7. Some classes may need to be rescheduled around competition and recital to accommodate extra practices.  We will try to give one-week notice. 

COMPETITIONS:

  1. All combo age dancers & up are required to compete in a local recreational competition. The cost is currently estimated at $75 for each routine.  Once the competition is selected you will be provided an exact cost.
  2. All combo classes will take one routine to competition and these fees are required for any 
  3. All Advanced Classes will take Jazz and Lyrical Dances. At the beginning of the year TDA Staff will decide what Hip Hop and Tap levels will also attend the recreational competition.
  4. Families must communicate that they are unable to compete in the recreational competition by October 1st, in order to have this fee waived. After October 1st, all dancers enrolled in a competing class will be charged the competition fee. 
  5. Please be open and honest in your communication in regards to participation in the competition. It is a lot of work that the dancers and staff put in to prepare for the competition. Open communication allows for clarity for all and for everyone to feel fully prepared.  

COSTUMES:

  1. Technique only classes without routines, do not receive costumes. 
  2. Costume costs are included in tuition. Special costumes that exceed the costume allowance will result in extra charges.
  3. For Combo Ballet and Jazz there are times where these costumes will have the same base with multiple different add on accessories between the styles. If this applies to your dancer, you will be informed upon receiving costumes of how the costumes are worn for the different styles. 
  4. Parents are responsible for costume alterations.
  5. No refunds or exchanges on costumes.
  6. For some costumes, additional base pieces may need to be brought in by the dancers (leggings, jeans, sneakers, undergarments etc.)
  7. Account must be up to date to receive costumes.
  8. When receiving costumes they cannot be returned. When costumes are passed out you need to let us know within seven days if there are any issues with your costumes. Again they cannot be returned but if it’s a big issue we will figure it out together.

INJURY AND ILLNESS:

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 AGREEMENT:

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:

  1. 30 minute Privates –  $40.00
  2. 1 Hour Privates – $60.00
  3. All of these fees will be paid directly to the TDA Staff Member. 
  4. You must be a current student at TDA to be offered private lessons. 
  5. All private lessons are approved by the TDA Office prior to being confirmed with dancers.

PHOTO RELEASE:

I understand that any photographs taken of my child may be used to advertise The Dance Attic.  I agree to comply with all policies of The Dance Attic.

TUITION:

Tuition at TDA is all inclusive and prices are per month and include tuition, costume, recital fees, and insurance.  Family members receive a discount of 25% for 2nd child and 50% for each additional child.  Adult classes are also ½ price for parents of registered dancers.  Ballet and Jazz are required to take all other styles of dance. Per your agreement, you will owe for all classes you participate in with The Dance Attic throughout the duration of the contract. *All ages are approximate.  Placement is determined by a combination of factors including age and skill level by TDA staff.   We feel strongly that all styles of dance should be reinforced with ballet and jazz, therefore we require all dancers to take these classes.  Exceptions may be made only at the discretion of the staff. Once you are registered for classes, TDA is able to set up a “Pay In Full” option for families who would like to pay for the year up front. Please email us at info@thedanceattic.com to inquire on this moving forward.  Any boy that registers to dance with The Dance Attic will receive a discount on their tuition! #boysdancetoo

PRICING GUIDE:

Creative Movement Classes:
Class: Price:
45 Minute Class $70
1 Hour Class $75

 

Monday Combo Classes:
Required: Ballet & Jazz  

Add On Classes Available: Tap, Hip Hop

Class: Price:
Ballet and Jazz Only $120
Ballet, Jazz, Tap $140
Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop $165
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop $185

 

Tuesday & Wednesday Combo Classes:
Required: Ballet & Jazz  

Add On Classes Available: 

Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Technique, Acro

Class: Price:
Ballet and Jazz Only $130
Ballet, Jazz, Tap $150
Ballet, Jazz, +1 Class (not tap) $175
Ballet, Jazz, +2 Classes (not tap) $205
Ballet, Jazz, +3 Classes (not tap) $225
Ballet, Jazz, +4 Classes (not tap) $235
Ballet, Jazz, Tap + 1 Class $195
Ballet, Jazz, Tap + 2 Classes $225
Ballet, Jazz, Tap + 3 Classes $245
Ballet, Jazz, Tap + 4 Classes $255

 

Thursday Combo Classes & All Advanced Classes
Required: Ballet & Jazz  

Add On Classes Available: 

Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Technique, Acro

Class: Price:
1 Class $80
Ballet and Jazz (Required) $145
Ballet, Jazz + 1 Class (Not Pointe) $195
Ballet, Jazz + 2 Classes (Not Pointe) $235
Ballet, Jazz + 3 Classes (Not Pointe) $255
Ballet, Jazz + 4 Classes (Not Pointe) $275
Ballet, Jazz + 5 Classes (Not Pointe) $295
Pointe $20 additional to monthly tuition
  1. PAYMENT TERMS
    1. Registration fee of $50.00 due at time of registration. ($10 discount before May 31st)  for current students) All students will receive a t-shirt at the beginning of class. 
    2. Family discounts: The child taking the most classes is at full price; the child taking the second most classes receives a 25% discount and all other children receive a 50% discount. 
    3. First tuition payment includes September and ½ of June (Tuition is for 9 ½ months).
    4. Tuition and any other previous TDA balances is due by the 1st of each month. TDA will be auto-drafting from your account. 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.  You will be emailed your monthly statement by the 25th of the previous month. 
    5. If you would like to pay cash or check for your tuition, this must be submitted by the 25th of the previous month. 
    6. 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.
    7. After the 15th of the month, if tuition is not paid, students will not be able to dance.
    8. All returned checks will result in a $25.00 charge.
    9. 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. 
    10. If a dancer drops dance after November 1st, you will be responsible for all competition fees. 
    11.  All Recreational Competition Fees will be due November 15th. There will be no refunds. 
    12. No refunds.
    13. Ballet and Jazz are required to take all other styles of dance. 
    14. 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.
    15. All Dancers will be charged $30 in April for the Recital Videos. You will gain access to all videos for the recital.
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