2012 – 2013 Studio Handbook & Descriptions. 2316 Main Street Waller, Texas 77484 Mailing address: 29370 Skymac Ranch Road Hempstead, Texas 77445 979-451-5603 justdancestudioland@aol.com www.justdancestudioland.com REGISTRATION: New Students: $30.00 Registration Fee Returning Students: $15.00 Registration Fee *** The Registration Fee is DUE at the time of registration *** *** The registration fee is non-refundable *** ** If registered after December your child will not be able to participate in the year end recital until the following year.** Upon Registration the Registration Fee is due along with the 1st months Tuition and ½ of the last month’s tuition in June. These payments are non refundable and hold your spot in class. SCHEDULING: Please refer to the class schedule listed in this Handbook. Remember that Just Dance Studio reserves the right to change the schedule. If you do not see a time or day listed that fits your schedule please mark down a day an d time that would work best for you as we are continually adding classes. The studio will be open in the afternoons on Monday thru Friday this year to provide more flexibility in scheduling. Classes are scheduled by age and grade but there is room for advancement into a more advanced class with experience. Please note that Ballet and Jazz classes are 45 minutes each for grades 2nd and up. We also have level one and level two dance classes. CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Ballet: Ballet is the fundamentals of all dance styles. We will focus on leg placement, balance, and technique. We start with barre work or floor exercises to include center floor and across the floor combinations that are age appropriate. Tap: Jazz: This class is to teach technique and sequences to the fundamentals of tap. This class a class that allows more movement than ballet but still requires structure and discipline of ballet. Hip Hop: This class is recommended to those that have taken a jazz class. This class focuses more on street styling and freestyle. It includes intricate movement that is styled to age appropriate music. Contemporary: This class focuses on movement and connection with mind, body, music and choreography. The older students will concentrate more on contemporary style movement than ballet. PRIVATE LESSONS are available upon request. These lessons are 45 minutes and are $50.00 per lesson. These lessons must be submitted by filling out the Private lesson form and the date and time must be approved by Kelley Land. Tuition & Tuition Schedule Tuition is due the 1st class day of the month. Just dance Studio uses a monthly tuition that covers a full year of dance from the middle of July to the recital in June. The Total amount of this Monthly tuition fee is based on the number of regular class hours a dancer spends in instruction each week and the number of day’s classes are held throughout the dance year (which excludes Holidays) and are calculated in 12 even payments. Tuition is based on the number of class hours taken each week. Hours of Instruction 30 minutes 45 minutes 1 hour 1 hr. 15 min. 1 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 45 min. 2 hours 2 hr. 15 mon. 2 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 45 min. 3 hours 3 hr. 15 min 3 hr. 30 min. 3 hr. 45 min. 4 hours Monthly Installment $ 45.00 $ 55.00 $ 65.00 $ 70.00 $ 75.00 $ 85.00 $ 90.00 $ 110.00 $ 120.00 $ 125.00 $ 135.00 $ 140.00 $ 145.00 $ 150.00 $ 165.00 Tuition is due the first class day of the month. A statement will be sent home with the student 1 week prior to the due date. Payment may be made by cash credit/debit, or check. Transactions that are declined will be charged a $25.00 fee, and the dancer will not be allowed to participate in class until the account is current. A 20% late fee will be added to all overdue tuition. A 15% discount will be given to families with more than one child enrolled in dance classes. CLASS WITHDRAWS You may withdraw from any class by giving a 2 weeks written notice. Monthly tuition will be adjusted to reflect the change in classes. The lowered Tuition will take effect on the 1st of the next calendar month. To discontinue all classes and withdraw from the studio a two weeks written notice must be made and submitted to Kelley Land. ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL PROCEDURES Due to the layout of the facilities I recommend that each student arrive 10 minutes prior to class to allow them to prepare by changing their shoes. Pre-School and Elementary aged children will not be permitted to leave the building without a parent. Jr. High and High School aged dancers must wait inside until they see their ride has arrived. If you should be running late please contact me at 979451-5603. ATTENDANCE It is HIGHLY recommended that you attend each class. Even more so the second semester for that is when we start learning routines for the upcoming dance recital. ATTIRE Students are to wear the appropriate style shoes. Ballet: Pink Ballet shoes Tap: Matte Black Tap Shoes Jazz: Black slip on Jazz shoes Contemporary & Competitive: Nude Slip on Jazz shoes. If you have questions please ask me. I can order these shoes from a discount dance supplier or they can be purchased at any dance retail store. Dancers are also to wear leotards at the color of choice along with yoga or fit Capri pants. No loose fitted clothing is accepted. This is to help prevent injury. CALENDAR The studio will operate on a year long calendar, excluding ½ the month of June & July. The studio will follow the Waller ISD Academic Calendar for holidays unless otherwise notified. Holidays Observed: Halloween: Wednesday October 31, 2012 Thanksgiving Break: November 19 – 23, 2012 Christmas Break: December 17 – January 4, 2013 Spring Break: March 11 – 15, 2013 Good Friday Memorial Day CLASS CANCELLATIONS During periods of severe weather we will consult with Waller ISD. Should weather conditions make it unsafe to the dancers; the studio will cancel classes and post a notice on facebook or through email. If the calendar permits the instructor will re-schedule the class missed. Credits or refunds on Monthly Tuition will not be made. COSTUMES Costumes will be purchased for both the Holiday Performances and Year End Recital. Costume Fees are in addition to monthly tuition. Payment is to be made before the costume is ordered. If payment is not made the parent/guardian is required for the extra rush shipping plus a $5.00 fee. Students may require more than 1 costume, but will be limited to exclude unnecessary charges. Costumes will be selected carefully and ordered by Kelley Land. Please keep in mind that these costumes are not custom fit for your child, so it is very important that you measure your child accurately and order the appropriate size. Because of the long lead-time, costume sizes cannot be changed once the order has been placed. Due Dates for Costume Fees are listed below: Holiday Performance Costumes: Due by October 8, 2012 Year End Recital Costume: Fees Dues by January 14, 2013 Costume Prices: Child Small – Large $60.00/approx. Add $15.00 for xlarge or xx large Adult Small – Large $80.00/approx. Add $15.00 for x large or xx large Please note that no refunds will be given for recital fees or costumes once the order has been placed. PERFORMANCES All dances, including: solos, duets and trios; choreographed by Just dance studio and its instructors are the property of the studio and are not to be performed without consent of Kelley Land. HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE & RECITAL The studio will present a Holiday Performance in December and a Year End Recital in June. The Holiday Showcase Fee is $40.00 per Dancer and $25.00 per each additional dancer per family. The recital fee is $80.00 per dancer and $30.00 per each additional dancer per family. The recital fee includes an award in June and 2 VIP pass per family. Each additional pass will be $5.00 per person and may be purchased prior to the recital or at the door. Recital fees are applied to rental of the auditorium or ballroom, programs, videographer, scenery, sound equipment, lighting and sound crews, and other various fees it takes to run a show. Holiday Performance Fee due by November 5th Year End Recital Fee due by April 8th If all fees are not paid and tuition is not current by two weeks prior to the show your child will NOT be allowed to perform in the performance. All Fees and Tuition is non-refundable. COMPETITVE DANCE TEAM Please see Kelley Land for more information. Just Dance Studio: 2012 – 2013 Registration Form Student Name: First __________________ Last_____________________ Middle ________ Nickname: _________________________________ Birthdate: ______________________________ Age_____________ School Attending: _______________________________________________ Grade __________ Billing Information Billing Name: __________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________State:_______________________Zip:_______________ Parents/Guardians: Parent 1: __________________________________Phone: _____________________________ Parent2:__________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________ (For Contact between the parent and just Dance Studio) Medical Info: (allergies, etc.)______________________________________________________ Dr. Name____________________________________ Phone:___________________________ Emergency Contact: ____________________________Phone:__________________________ Circle One: Returning Student New Student Studio Previously Attended: _____________________________________________________ Dance Experience:___________________________ # of Years__________________________ Circle Classes: Ballet Tap Jazz Hip Hop Contemporary Class Day: ___________________________________-Time_____________________________ Class Name Description: Level Day Time Length of Class ____________________ ____ ___________________ _______________ ____________________ ____ ___________________ _______________ ____________________ ____ ___________________ _______________ ____________________ ____ ___________________ _______________ ____________________ ____ ___________________ _______________ Name of Cardholder _____________________ Check # ___________________ Type__________________________________ Reg. Fee__________________ CC#__________________________________ 1st Month Tuition___________ Auto Charge: Monthly 1 time charge ½ Tuition (June)____________ Exp. Date_____________________________ Family Disc:________________ Signature:____________________________ Amt. Paid_________________ Tuition & Tuition Schedule Tuition is due the 1st class day of the month. Just dance Studio uses a monthly tuition that covers a full year of dance from the middle of July to the recital in June. The Total amount of this Monthly tuition fee is based on the number of regular class hours a dancer spends in instruction each week and the number of day’s classes are held throughout the dance year (which excludes Holidays) and are calculated in 12 even payments. Tuition is based on the number of class hours taken each week. Tuition is due the first class day of the month. A statement will be sent home with the student 1 week prior to the due date. Payment may be made by cash credit/debit, or check. Transactions that are declined will be charged a $25.00 fee, and the dancer will not be allowed to participate in class until the account is current. A 20% late fee will be added to all overdue tuition. A 15% discount will be given to families with more than one child enrolled in dance classes REGISTRATION: New Students: $30.00 Registration Fee Returning Students: $15.00 Registration Fee *** The Registration Fee is DUE at the time of registration *** *** The registration fee is non-refundable *** ** If registered after December your child will not be able to participate in the year end recital until the following year.** Upon Registration The Registration Fee is Due along with the 1st months Tuition and ½ of the last months tuition in June. These payments are non refundable and hold your spot in class. Please Sign and Date below to indicate that you have read and understood the tuition Policy. Printed Name: _________________________________ Dance:______________________ Signature:_____________________________________ Date:_______________________ Waiver & Release I agree to participate with Just Dance Studio and programs as follows: 1. I recognize the risk of injury common to any performing arts program, and that I am participating in this program upon the express agreement and understanding that I hereby waiving and releasing the company and its staff from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, damages, costs, liabilities, expense of judgements, including attorney’s fees and court costs, arising out of my participation in this program. INITIAL __________ 2. I hereby understand and will comply with all policies regarding the STUDIO POLICIES of the studio 3. I understand fully that Registration and the 1st Installment as well ½ of the June Installment is due at registration. 4. I understand that my account will de considered delinquent after the 15 th of the month and 20% late fee will be applied to my account. I understand that the students absence does not waive this late fee. 5. I understand that if I wish to drop any class I must complete a signed Withdraw notice within 2 weeks prior to the next tuition to avoid responsibility for the following months tuition. I am aware that no prorating or refunds will be issued due to withdrawing from classes. 6. I understand that the recital and Costume fees are in addition to normal monthly tuition and are nonrefundable, 7. I give Just Dance studio permission to use my Childs photo and video imaging for advertising and marketing purposes. 8. I understand that if my account is not in good standing two weeks before a performance that my child will not perform. I also understand that there will be no refunds given. I have read the Waiver & Release, as well as the Studio Policies and understand them completely. I have executed this waiver & release this _________day of ____________________, 20_________ Signed______________________________________________________ Print_______________________________________________________