STUDIO POLICIES
Anyone entering the studio premises is expected to abide by these policies and guidelines. This includes but is not limited to independent contractors, contractors, students, parents, guardians, family members, friends and guests.
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Class Determination:
Classes are determined by age for our recreational program. Dancers must be selected age of class by September 8th of that current year. All competitive classes will be determined by Owner/Staff, parents will not choose appropriate classes for their child once on competitive level.

Virtual Office:
The Studio operates a virtual office. We accept registrations and payments electronically, by check or venmo. Office administration is available by phone at times posted on our website. Otherwise all communication is by email to Thrivethedancestudio@gmail.com for face to face meetings, if required will be conducted by Zoom, Skype or in person.

Studio Accounts and Payment of Fees:
All studio accounts have one primary account holder. This is the account holder that registers and signs or electronically acknowledges the Informed Consent Agreement and Terms and Conditions on the registration form. This account holder will be the one considered financially responsible for the account. Any dancer with an overdue balance of more than 30 days will not be allowed into class until payment in full is received or payment arrangements have been made. Discounts offered are for immediate family members only.

Class Cancellations:
In certain circumstances only related to government mandated closures that are beyond the control of the Studio, the Studio may at its sole discretion extend the dance year and/or offer a credit with expiry date. Zoom classes will also be an option in case in studio restrictions are placed. Tuition will still be due in the instance classes are transition to fully remote.

Studio Attendance:
If dancers are out due to vacation or sickness we ask that parents log onto their portal and mark absences, this allows staff to be notified of why dancer is out. After child is out 2 consecutive weeks an email will be sent to communicate why child has not been in class. We do offer makeups from Septemeber-January. Please send email to confirm makeup days and times.

Unenrolling Procedure:
If dancer/family decides to unenroll a written notice is required 2 weeks prior to following month. Failure to provide written notice will result in account being charged for following month. Tuition will not be refunded if family unenrolls in the middle of the month.

Food and Drink:
Food and drink are prohibited in all studios at all times unless otherwise directed by an instructor or teacher. Food and drink may be permitted in Locker area only. However you are responsible for proper disposal of waste in the designated bins. We ask that dancers use spill proof cups and try to bring non sticky drinks.

Lobby:
We ask that a parent remain in lobby for any dancers ages 6 and under. Dancers ages 7-10 we don't require parents to wait in lobby, however parents must be present in lobby if dancer has any breaks in schedule and must pick up dancer inside lobby. Parents are to not allow children to run in lobby and parents are to remind children to wait quietly prior to class. Any damages to property will be reviewed and fees to be discussed with parents.

Do Not Disturb Policy:
We ask that parents to not disturb or interrupt classes. Viewing televisions are strictly for viewing, if staff has a concern with a child during class they will bring child to parent to discuss. When parents interrupt class while in session it distracts all the dancers and becomes challenging for teacher to regain attention.

Drop Off & Pick Up:
We ask that dancer only arrive 10 minutes prior to class to ensure staff has proper setup prior to classes. Also dancers should be picked up no later then 10 minutes in conclusion to their last class. Failure to adhere will result in $25 inconvenience fee added. Parents who allow. their children to exit by themselves outside for parent pick up will have to complete a waiver to ensure parents take responsibility for child independently exiting the studio.

Year End Recital Costumes:
Costume fees for the year end recital are non-refundable. Costume may only be picked up when the account is paid in full with no balance remaining. Please look at our costume policy to see break down of how costumes are billed.

Recital Fee:
There will be a $65 per child fee added to accounts on Decemeber 10th. This fee is added to cover costs of Recital t-shirt. This fee also includes professional action pictures day of show as well as dvd of entire performance. A livestream of the recital will also be available for any families who are out of town and unable to attend. This payment is due in order to purchase recital tickets. Recital tickets will only be purchased once accounts are PAID IN FULL. No dancers will be eligible to purchase tickets until accounts are closed for the season. Fee will be posted on December 5th and due by December 10th.

Lost & Found:
All items left in studio will be located on desk inside of locker area. Please check items periodically to ensure your child is not missing anything. Lost and Found will be donated to good will at the end each season. Donation months are December, March, and June.

Snow Days:
Email will be sent by 3:00pm, as well as posted on our facebook & Instagram story. Please check email prior to leaving home if unsure of cancellation. Email will only be sent if class is cancelled. We honor 1 snow day per class as a no makeup factored into the tuition this season. We base our tuition on a 33 week season. If we have no snow days the season will consist of 1 extra week (34 weeks). If we cancel class a second time due to snow there will be a makeup hosted at the nearest school vacation week

Costume Fee
Costumes for annual recital will run $90 each. A 50% deposit for recital costumes will be due on November 10th. The final amount will be due on January 10th. $25 late fee to be added 5 days after payment due. Costumes for recital are ordered in January and all fees must be paid in full for costumes to be ordered. Total fees that are not paid in full by the January 30th date will result in student unable to participate in recital.
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Studio Calendar
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September 9th- Classes begin
October 1st- 2nd Tuition installment due
October 10th-13th- Studio Closed
November 1st- 3rd Tuition Installment due
November 10th- Costume deposit due
November 24th-November 29th- No Classes Thanksgiving Break
December 1st- 4th Tuition installment due
December 10th- $65 Recital fee due
December 22nd-January 3rd- No Classes Christmas Break
January 1st- 5th Tuition installment due
January 10th- Costume due in full
February 1st- 6th Tuition installment due
February 16th-21st- No Classes Winter Break
March 1st- 7th Tuition installment due
April 1st- 8th Tuition installment due
April 20th-25th- No Classes Spring Break
May 1st- 9th Tuition installment due
May 26th-29th- No Classes Memorial Day
June 1st- 10th and final tuition installment due
June 18th- Tech Rehearsal
June 19th- Show 1 @ 6:00pm
June 20th- Show 2 @ 1:00pm
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