On Stage Policies * Registration * Tuition
*Completed registration forms are required to be admitted to dance class
* A non-refundable registration fee of $15.00 and the first month's tuition must be paid in
full to hold placement in class. $25.00 for a family.
TUITION IS BASED ON A 9 MONTH PERIOD SEPTEMBER-MAY SOME SCHOOLS ONLY
HAVE (8) MONTHS OF CLASSES ----ON STAGE HAS (9) MONTHS.
FALL CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 12TH AND CONTINUE UNTIL MAY 17TH
* 40 minute class meeting once weekly $40.00
* 45 minute class meeting once weekly $43.00 Monthly
One hour class meeting once weekly $45.00 Monthly
One hour fifteen minute class once weekly $47.00 Monthly
One hour thirty minute class once weekly $50.00 Monthly
* On Stage accepts students 18 mo to Senior Citizens. On Stage Teachers will assist in
selecting a class that will suit the student's goals and abilities.
* Classes are dependent upon enrollment. If you have signed up for a class that is changed
or cancelled due to lack of enrollment, we will contact you as soon as possible and attempt
to arrange an alternative.
* Tuition fee's are due and payable the first lesson of each month. Any payments made the
2nd week will incur a $10.00 late fee. * Tuition remains the same whether it is a (5) or short
(3) week month.
* Enrollment is normally for the full term September-May. Please notify us if you are to
withdraw from class as you will still be charged for classes. There are no refunds on
unused tuition, or costume payments.
* There is no deduction for illness, vacations, or absences.
* On Stage offers a 5% discount for persons paying the year in full.
* On Stage offers family discounts, beginning with the 3rd 1/2 the price.
*Adults who have one child enrolled receive a 50% discount (mommy and me excluded)
* Returning dancers from the 2011 dance year receive a $10.00 voucher for each dancer
they refer to On Stage. The voucher must be used for dance related things. (tuition,
costumes, shoes, ect...)
ATTENDANCE POLICY
* Attendance is the key to both individual and class progress..a great deal is learned each
week.
* Please notify the studio in advance if you are going to miss a class.
* Excessive absences/tardies may prevent a student from performing in our annual recital.
* Make up classes are available, inquire about proper time for your child to make up any
classes missed
DANCE STUDIO GUIDELINES
* All female dancers are required to wear dance attire. No specific color is required.
Leotard, short shorts, tight fitting tank tops, tight fitting jazz pants etc. Ballet only classes
require a leotard and tights. Teachers need to see body lines for correct placement. Male
dancers are encouraged to wear shorts and a t-shirt. Ballet & tap shoes are necessary for
class, some classes will need jazz shoes as well, please inquire. No special shoe color is
required for class. The Spring show will require a pink leather ballet shoe and black patent
tie taps for dancers grade 2nd and under. 3rd- 5th will need tan slip on jazz boots and
black patent tie taps . 6th grade dancers and higher will need tan jazz boots, black tap
oxfords and lyrical shoes. Boy dancers need black tap oxfords and black jazz shoes.
* Hair must be completely secured and out of the face. No jewelry is allowed.
* Students should arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of class
* Please be sure to walk your dancer into class and pick them up on time.
* Please use the restroom before the start of class
CLASS SIZE
* The average class size is around 12 per class. Each class has one Instructor and 1-2
Teaching Assistants.
PARENT OBSERVATION
* Parents are invited to observe (4) times per year...a monthly handout will indicate the
days. Classes are not open to weekly viewing by the parents as it is our philosophy that
this practice strongly inhibits and changes the focus of the class as well as the participation
by students who tend to be less confident or shy. Thank you for your cooperation in this
matter.
SPRING RECITAL
* Costumes are purchased for recital at the dancers expense-depending upon the
class-costumes start at $67.00. Most classes use a (2) in one costume and utilize it for (2)
routines.
Some level II classes will purchase (2) costumes with the 2nd costume discounted.
Recital is not mandatory, this is a fun exciting time for the dancers to showcase what they
have been working on all year. Our 2012 Dance recital is slated for May 19 th & 20th.
Our theme this year will be "UNDER THE BIG TOP"
More information will be available during the year about recital procedures
FUND-RAISING
On Stage dancers have the option to participate in fund-raising to defray dance related
costs. This usually begins in October. In the past the dancers have sold pizza's , cookie
dough, pies and candy bars.
MONTHLY DANCE BIZ
A newsletter is posted on the web site monthly to keep parents updated and informed
about upcoming events. We will e-mail monthly newsletters to parents who provide e-mail
addresses. Letters are also available on the studio bulletin board for your convenience.
AWARDS
* Every dancer will receive an award at the year end recital --5 year awards and higher are
for consecutive years.
CONTACT US AT: onstageperformer@yahoo.com OR CALL
763-682-9685
