POLICIES FOR PARENTS

• The office must be notified prior to changing a class schedule, or when discontinuing a class.
• All fees are due until the office is notified of any class being dropped.
• No tuition can be refunded when dropping a class.

• As with any program, steady attendance is needed for success. Dancers with excessive class absences may be dropped from the class or moved to a lower class level.
• Guardians are responsible for communicating absences to the dance studio office or Instructor directly.
• Any student that misses three (3) consecutive weeks will be automatically dropped from the class to open a spot for a dancer on a waiting list.
• Showcase participants in the spring: More than three (3) absences between March 1st thought the June Showcase may result in removal from class piece.

DO attend class to observe if you are injured! Class material can often be safely modified to include various injuries.

DO NOT come to the studio (dancers and their familiy members) if you have...

• Fever
• Vomiting
• Positive COVID test
• Strep, flu, pink eye
• Cold symptoms (sneezing /coughing), please stay home or wear a mask
• Dancers that struggle with asthma and other non-contagious respiratory issues need to let their instructors know prior to class.

• Missed classes may be made up in the same level class (or lower) of the student's choice.
• There are no refunds nor can missed classes be applied to subsequent months' tuition.
• The office must be notified in advance before a make-up class is attended. 

• All young children must be supervised. No running, yelling or rough playing at the dance studio.
• In order to maintain the comfort, privacy, and productivity of our students, our studio policy is that no videos or photos can be taken by observers during weekly classes.
• Help keep your studio clean and tidy. Please throw away all trash.
• No gossip, obscene language or inappropriate conversations are tolerated by either parents or dancers.
• Friends and family are welcome to observe class, but must remain in the lobby, outside the studio room.

Unfortunately we do make mistakes. We welcome you as parents to bring those to our attention. We do ask that you use discretion as you address them with us. We ask that any conversations that are sensitive and private in matter be held while classes are not in session and are addressed to the director. If issues concern other parents or children, please do not address this issue at the studio. Please resolve the issue independently or make an appointment with the director to resolve the situation. Angry dialog, foul language and physical threats will not be tolerated. Parents and/or students who display this type of behavior may be asked to no longer participate in the classes at the Loveland Dance Academy and The Conservatory Dance Studio. Please remember that these rules are for the safety and comfort of ALL dancers.

• The annual registration fee of $25 per dancer or $50 max per family is due at the time of registration.
• Each month's tuition is for four weeks of dance.
• Holidays and closures are NOT included in the 4-week period. Please see the payment schedule for details.
• Payment is due by the 1st of each month (AutoPay accounts will be charged on the 1st or 15th of each month as selected by the cardholder).
• Accounts not paid by due date are subject to a 10% late fee. Arrangements can be made for special circumstances.
• If a payment is missed, you will be required to place a 2nd form of payment on file with us, so in the event that you miss again, you will be charged.
• No paper or electronic statements will be sent.
• We accept Cash, Check and Credit Cards for payment.
• Monthly tuition payments are non-refundable! You are not financially committed to the entire year, but once the tuition is paid, it cannot be returned.
• Students will not be allowed to take class if their account is delinquent for more than 30 days.

• AUTO-PAY: The studio can use an AutoPay system to debit your checking, savings account or credit card each month. The AutoPay system will debit your account on the 1st or 15th of every month (date selected by the cardholder). This helpful system will avoid any late payments resulting in late fees or dismissal from the program. A $20 fee will be charged for all returned items (NSF).
• CHECK: Checks can be mailed, given to office staff, or dropped in the gold tuition box at the top of the stairs. If the name on the check does not match the dancer’s name, please make note on the memo line. A $20 fee will be charged for all returned checks (NSF).
• CASH: When paying by cash, please use exact change. The studio office does not keep much petty cash in the office. Please do NOT mail or drop cash payments in the gold tuition box at top of stairs.
• CREDIT CARD: The studio can accept VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER.

Make sure you know the expectations we ask of the dancers. Help prepare your dancer for class by being on time and dressed in the proper dress code. Please read and talk to your dancer about all of the dancer policies. This is a major part of their success in class!