2015-2016
Studio Handbook
205-491-2501
www.teridonadance.com
TeriDona School of Dance was formed in the fall of 1968 and has been in business
for over 46 years! We would like to thank you for choosing TeriDona School of
Dance for your dance education. We value our students and families and want to
make sure you have all the information you need to make this dance year a success.
This handbook contains all of the information you will need for the upcoming year.
Please keep a copy on hand and don’t hesitate to call with any questions you may
have.
-Heather, Renee’ and Jane
Contact Information
info@teridonadance.com
205-491-2501
www.teridonadance.com
Office Hours:
3:30-7:30pm Monday-Thursday
Important Dates to Remember:
Fall Online Registration begins June 1, 2015
Friday, July 31, 2015 5pm-7pm: Supply Sale and Fall Registration
Saturday, August 1, 2015 9am-12pm: Supply Sale and Fall Registration
Thursday, August 27, 2015 5pm-8pm: Supply Sale and Fall Registration
Saturday, August 29, 2015 9am-12pm: Supply Sale and Fall Registration
August 31, 2015-Classes Begin
October 1, 2015 First Costume Payment Due
October 26-30, 2015- Halloween Party Week
November 1, 2015 Second Costume Payment Due
November 25, 26, 27, 2015 Studio Closed for Thanksgiving
December 1, 2015 Final Costume Payments Due
December 5, 2015 Tentative Hueytown Christmas Parade
December 12, 2015 Tentative Pleasant Grove Christmas Parade
December 21, 2015-January 1, 2016-Studio Closed for Christmas/New Years’
January 31-February 13, 2016 Tentative Picture Week
February 1-March 18, 2016 Ad Sales
(Ads due by 3/1, money not due until April 1)
March 28-April 1, 2016-Studio Closed for Spring Break
April Parent Sneak Peek (Bring your video camera!)
May 1 Recital, 2016 Recital Tickets Go on Sale
Friday, May 27, 2016-Dance Rehearsal @ BJCC Concert Hall 4pm
Saturday, May 28, 2016-Dance Recital @BJCC Concert Hall 6pm
Please remember that in case of inclement weather, we will follow directives for
Jefferson County School Closings
TeriDona Studio Rules and General Policies
Attire: Hair should be pulled back off the face and secured. Dance clothing must be worn as
specified by each teacher. Jeans and other street clothes and shoes are not allowed. The only
exception would be tennis shoes for hip hop classes. Absolutely no boots of any type will be
allowed. There will be a bin with clean, used items that students can borrow in case someone
forgets their dance clothes.
Food: Only water bottles will be allowed in the dance studios. Snacks must be consumed in the
lobby or study areas only. NO GUM in the building!
Cell Phones: Cell phone use in the studio is prohibited during class. Students may use cell
phones ONLY when teachers allow to video class routines.
Attendance: Students must arrive on time to each class. The entire class is negatively affected
when someone misses class. Part of learning to dance is the use of space around them. If
someone is absent, it creates a void and it is hard for others to get a sense of where they are on
stage and where they should move. It is also difficult for the student who misses frequently
because they are continuously playing “catch-up”. If a class is missed due to illness or other
unforeseen circumstance, a make-up class can be scheduled with the teacher or teaching
assistant for a nominal fee.
Tuition and fees: A non-refundable $25 per student registration fee is due at registration.
Tuition is due on the first of each month. If the payment is consistently late, a late charge of
$15 will be added after the second Thursday of each month. There is a $35 returned check fee,
which is what we are charged, by our bank. Tuition is monthly, based on 9 months. Each class
will receive at least 36 classes including recital and rehearsal days. In the case of inclement
weather closings, a make-up class will be scheduled at no extra charge. Prorated classes are
not an option. Please see the tuition schedule at the end of this letter.
Lost and Found Items: Please label all of your children’s dance items. Items not claimed by
the end of each month will be donated to the Foundry.
Cancellation of Classes or Withdrawal: Your satisfaction is our number one priority. In the
event you have a problem, please see our office manager, Jane Roton. She will handle the
matter accordingly. You are entitled to cancel or withdraw from a class at anytime by
submitting the pre-approved Withdrawal Form provided by TeriDona School of Dance.
The completed form must be returned to the TeriDona Office no less than one calendar month
in advance of the next payment due date. No matter what day of the month the Withdrawal
Form is submitted, the following month will be the final debit and last month the student will
participate in classes. Non-Attendance does not withdraw you from a class.
TeriDona Souvenir Program Book:
Donna Mallard will take dance pictures for our 2014 Recital Program in February. The
program book consists of both individual and group pictures of our students. Advertisements
pay for the printing of our program and also help with the huge expenses of staging our
rehearsal and recital. Each class will have a group picture in the program. Individual, duet and
small group pictures may be placed in the program book at a cost of $30 per ad and may be
sponsored by a business, parents, family members or friends. Your child may be included in
the program book as many times as you wish. The ad is tax deductible and we appreciate your
generosity. Each ad must have a picture package with it. These payments are made to Donna
Mallard. Picture packages start at $25. No outside images will be permitted due to consistency
issues with our printer. You will receive more information closer to picture day.
Observation: Visitors are not allowed in the classrooms during class times. There will be a
specified time for parents to observe classes. Parent Sneak Peek is April 13-17, 2015.
Awards and Trophies: At our recital, awards for 3, 5 10 and 15 years of dance will be
awarded. Students with 3 years of dance will be presented a medal. Those students
completing 5, 10 and 15 years will be awarded a trophy. These awards will also be represented
in out program book. We do recognize dance years at other studios. Please make sure you
have the correct number of years on your registration information. You will be given that
information closer to recital.
Rehearsal/Recital: Our annual recital will be held at the beautiful BJCC Concert Hall. We do
not charge a recital fee. Each student receives one complimentary back stage pass along with
one complimentary parent back stage pass. Tickets are available for purchase for others
attending, $10 for adults and $6 for children age 3-18. Rehearsal will be May 22, 2015 at 4pm.
Recital will be May 23rd, 2014 at 6pm. Attendance at both events is mandatory. If you will not
be participating in the recital, you should let your instructor know by April 1, 2015. Attire for
rehearsal should be a comfortable outfit with all appropriate dance shoes. Costumes are not
necessary for the rehearsal. Recital will be fully costumed in full make-up and hair. Each
instructor will give more specific instructions on hair/makeup. Commemorative recital t-shirts
and DVD’s will be available for purchase. The t-shirts will be worn in the finale number at the
recital.
Optional Items:
Periodically we will print a studio tshirt or sweatshirt. These are not required. Typically we
will wear them in the Christmas Parades or to other events. The cost ranges from about $15
for a tshirt to around $25 for a sweatshirt. We also stock and basic supply of dancewear items.
We try to provide you with a high quality product at our discount. These items will be
available at our late registration in August.
Weekly Dance Class
Duration of Class
Tuition Due
Costumes
Beginner Combination Class:
Ages 2/3
Each Class includes Ballet, Tap, PreJazz and Baton
Combination Classes:
Ages 3/4 and 5/6/7
Each class includes Ballet, Tap, PreJazz, Baton and Tumbling
Levels Classes
Ages 8 and Up
*Pre Ballet through Advanced Point
*Tap *Jazz *Clog *Hip Hip *Cheer
*Dance Team Prep *Tumbling/Acro
*Lyrical *Praise and Worship
Meets once per week for 1 hour $45.00
performs one dance in spring recital
Monthly Payment
The first of each month
1 costume: $50
payment due Oct 1
Meets once per week for 1 hour
and 30 minutes Performs two
dances in the spring recital
The first of each month
2 costumes: $60 each
1st payment due Oct 1
2nd payment due Nov 1
The first of each month
1 Costume per class: $65 Each
1st payment due Oct 1
2nd payment due Nov 1
Final payment due Dec 1
$55.00
Meets once per week for 45
based on the number of hours
minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes taken per week
45 minutes
1 hour
$40
$50
1 hour 30 minutes
$60
1 hour 45 minutes
2 hours
$70
$75
2 hours 15 minutes
$80
2 hours 30 minutes
3 hours
$90
$100
3 hours 15 minutes
**BEST VALUE**
Unlimited Package
includes all age-appropriate classes
Registration Fee
Per Student
$110
$115
$25 on or before Sept 1