Erin’s Dance Studio
3818 N 108^th St.
Omaha. NE  68164
(402) 496-4527

2007 – 2008 STUDIO POLICY LETTER

PLEASE KEEP THE SCHEDULE SHOWN BELOW THROUGHOUT THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR TO STAY INFORMED OF YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE, DATES TO BE TAKEN OFF, AND STUDIO POLICY.

Dear Parents and Students:

I'm glad to see all of you back again and welcome those of you who have just joined.  It is my hope that you will have an enjoyable and productive year here at Erin's Dance Studio.

Scheduled classes run from September through June. Payments are made in 10 equal monthly installments with vacation days included in this average payment.  There is a one-time registration fee of $20.00 for new students, and payments are required on the first lesson of each month. Your child may be denied entrance to class if payment for the previous month or other arrangements have not yet been made.  A late charge of $5.00 will automatically be applied to your account after the 15^th of each month. You are responsible for this payment each month, and statements will be issued only if several payments are delinquent.


MONTHLY FEES: - Payments are due in 10 monthly installments from September through June on the first lesson of each month.


1 - 45 minute class per week.................$35 per month
1 - 60 minute class per week.................$40 per month
1 – 75 minute class per week.................$52 per month

 
Each additional person in a family receives a $3.00 discount per month.
Each additional class taken receives a $3.00 discount per month.  Private lessons (based upon availability) are $18 per 1/2 hr. class per week.


RECITAL:  The TENTATIVE dates for the 2008 recital at the Civic Auditorium Music Hall Theater are Rehearsal, Friday June 20, 2008 and Recital, Saturday, June 21, 2008.  Attendance is required at rehearsal in order to participate in recital.

Costume fees are $60 per costume.  Recital Fee is $65 per family.  You will receive 10 tickets to the performance.  You may participate in the October fund raising event to help offset these costs.  Due dates and specifics will be explained in the “Recital Letter” which will be distributed in October.


VACATION DAYS: Vacation days included in the pay schedule above are as follows:

Wednesday, October 31 will not have class.  Classes may be made up in another class of similar age and ability.  A sign of alternate classes will be posted.

Wednesday, November 21 through Saturday, November 24........Thanksgiving (Monday and Tuesday will have class as they were off Labor Day)

Monday, December 24 through Friday, January 4............Christmas (Classes resume Saturday, January 5).

Monday, April 7 through Saturday, April 12.........Spring Break

Monday, May 26....................Memorial Day

STUDIO POLICY:

(1)       PAYMENTS

Payments are due on the 1st lesson of each month and may be placed in the drop box located in the lobby.  We accept checks, cash, or money orders.  Envelopes and receipts are for cash only.  Please complete your receipt.  Mark name, class time and amount paid on the envelope and enclose the payment and receipt.  Please keep the copy for your records. If paying by check no receipt is necessary, but please mark the student’s full name and how your payment should be applied in the memo portion of your check. There is a $25.00 service charge on returned checks

(2)    MISSED CLASSES

There will be no deductions for missed lessons except in cases of prolonged illness or vacation; however, classes may be made up in another class of similar age and ability level.

(3)       PLACEMENT

Placement is made according to age and/or ability.  Each class will increase its level of difficulty according to the ability of the class as a whole.  You will be notified if a change in placement needs to be made.

(4)    ATTIRE

Please be on time for your lesson.  Have your proper dancewear for

each class.  Ballet shoes should have elastic and tap shoes should have elastic or Velcro (no ribbons to tie).  Please be sure that tap shoes do not have any loose screws.  If you need them adjusted, please see an instructor before beginning class.  No midriffs please.  No shirts or cover-ups will be allowed in class. Proper attire for all pre-pointe and pointe classes will be a leotard, tights and split-sole ballet shoes or pointe shoes (upon teacher's request). A sheer ballet skirt may be worn for most classes.  No dance pants, shorts, or shirts will be allowed in ballet classes and all long hair should be tied back and pinned up.  “Shoes On The Run” will come in occasionally for fittings and orders.

(5)  CONDUCT

No gum, candy, pop, etc., will be allowed in class.  Please pick up after yourselves and your children in the waiting area (wrappers, pop cans, etc.) You will be responsible for any damages made to the studio by your child. Please keep little hands off windows and mirrors.

(6)       OBSERVATION

Parents are not allowed in the classroom during class. There are observation windows for students in Studio 1.  There is no observation in classroom 2, but all classes will alternate classrooms.  Please keep the door closed and the noise down while waiting.  It is very distracting to those in class.  If parents do not stay, please be on time for pick up.

(7)    BAD WEATHER CANCELLATIONS

In case of bad weather, announcements will appear on local T.V. channels and should also be announced on the studio phone at 496-4527, or call 571-0854 for further information.

I ask for your full cooperation in these matters.  Please feel free to ask any questions or offer any suggestions.  God Bless.  HAVE A GOOD YEAR!

                                                 Thank you,

                                                 Ms. Erin