Registration, Tuition & Other Fees
Registration - Upon registration, the first month's tuition and registration fee are due. These fees are non-refundable.
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Tuition - Our tuition is based on an August through May session and is divided into monthly installments. A student is expected to complete the whole season which ends with the recital in June. Monthly tuition remains the same regardless of holidays (school or government), spring break, Mardi Gras, weather days, etc. All students must be placed on automatic payments. Payment information can be added in your online portal.
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Late Fees - Tuition is due on the first of each month. All payments after the 1st will be assessed a $30 late fee. All returned payments will be charged a $25 insufficient funds fee. If accounts are not settled within a 30-day period, the child will be removed from classes.
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Extended Leave - Any medical issue involving injury must be presented with a doctor's note to receive a "hold" on tuition in the case of extended absences (ie: broken bones, etc). A doctor's clearance note will be required to return to class.
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Weather Days - In the event of inclement weather, we do not offer class refunds; however, the student may choose to attend a non-recital class to make up for missed classes.
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Withdrawal/Drop Class - If a student wishes to withdraw from a class the parent must fill out a Drop Form 30 days prior to the student's last day. If a Drop Form is not completed, the student will continue to be billed for class. The current month and any prior tuition must be paid in full at the time of withdrawal.
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Costumes - All recital classes require a costume for our annual recital. Pri8ces range from $75-$125. A costume deposit of $40 per class is due October 15th. Final costume balances will be due December 1st. Our costume selections will be displayed in the lobby starting in February. Costumes will not be ordered until all balances are paid and current.
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Recital - The recital is the 1st Saturday in June (time and place to be announced. A non-refundable recital fee of $75 per student is required and due by October 1st. This fee will cover the cost of rental and any fees necessary to defray the cost of this large production. Recital tickets will be available on May 1st. All balances must be paid by this time to perform in the show. Recital fees and ticket purchases are non-refundable.
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Studio Policies
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There must be a minimum of 5 students in class in order for it to remain on our schedule. If this is not met, we will assign students into an alternative class.
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Our staff is not responsible for children left unattended in the lobby, so please make sure to drop off and pick up your child in a timely manner. Students enrolled, or siblings/friends of students enrolled, must be accompanied by an adult if the student is under the age of 5 or does not follow rules well.
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Please always watch your personal items as we are not responsible for valuables left unattended at the studio. There are hooks provided for dance bags. Please make sure students place bags accordingly (not in chairs).
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Dress code must be met at all times or the students will not be allowed to participate in class.
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No food or drink, other than water, is allowed inside the classrooms. Water can be brought in only if in sports bottle or plastic water bottle. No open containers.
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Parents/students are responsible for picking up trash from snacks or drinks that are consumed in the lobby.
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We prefer a drop off method unless your child is under the age of 5 or you need to see the front desk for questions or concerns. This minimized the amount of people in the lobby during class changes or breaks for students.
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No refunds will be issued. When the student enrolls in NGDC, it is understood they will complete the 10-month dance term. Accounts must be up to date. Students may not participate in classes unless account is paid and current (no past due payments).
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If a student needs to leave class early for any reason, please notify the teacher prior to class.
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Please do not disrupt class by opening door, tapping on window, etc. If an interruption is necessary, please see the front desk.
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No candy or gum is allowed in class.
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Good attendance is necessary for students to progress in dance. Please keep absences to a minimum; however, if your child has a contagious illness please keep he/she home!
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If you feel the need to discuss certain issues with the teachers, you may do so by sending a direct message in the Group Me app or by leaving a message at the front desk. Our teachers like to keep communication open with our parents but cannot discuss matters in between classes as they are responsible for starting the next class on time.
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Please remember, if there is an issue, you must let us know so we can resolve it.