Hello and welcome back to a new year of dance! Mark your calendars now for our recitalonSaturday, June 19th, 2010.We would first like to thank everyone for their generous gifts and dynamic performance in Rags to Riches! We have heard nothing but great reviews!!
Recital pictures will be available for pick-up at the studio beginning Monday, Aug. 17th.
We have sent you the new registration form and with the studio rules and policies.Please read them thoroughly and acknowledge them with your signature on the registration form.
The registration form is to be completed for each student.Please return the completed and signed registration along with a minimum of 50% deposit for your classes plus the registration fee as indicated on the enclosed invoice and class schedule. This deposit is applied to your first ten weeks of classes and should be received no later than August 10th to reserve your space in class.
Please make sure that you send your deposit, as we cannot place your child in class until we receive your confirmation (this applies to all returning students as well as new students)
In addition to the brochure, registration form and class schedule/invoice you will also find a studio calendar for the 2009-2010 dance year. Pleasepost the calendar where you will see it often, as it is full of very importantdates that you will want to remember for the entire year.
Please Note: We are now starting our day one half (1/2) hour later than last year due to students not being able to arrive on time for class from school. This eliminates our breaks in between classes, so please feed your child a snack before they arrive. Also, anyone now arriving late for class, meaning after the teacher has started the class, may be asked to watch class and not participate depending on class level. It is important for injury prevention that the appropriate warm-up take place before the dancer proceeds through class and late arrival does not allow for a proper warm-up.
Attendance Policy:Parents/Guardians must report all absences prior to class time. The school must be notified if a student (a) will be absent due to illness, (b) will be absent for an extended period of time, or (c) is ceasing to take lessons. Taking a student out of class early will cost him/her valuable curriculum work and is disruptive for the entire class. Please arrange appointments and activities around the dance class schedule to avoid absences.
New Late Fee Policy: If one half (1/2) of a 10 week pay period balance is not paid by the 5th week or if the total balance is not paid by the 10th week of that pay period, a $10.00 per week late fee will accrue until the balance is paid in full.
Dress Code Addendum: Students arriving unprepared for class will be asked to sit and observe that day. Arriving prepared for class includes wearing the appropriate clothing, shoes and a neat bun at all times except for Jazz and Acro classes which require a neat ponytail. Please see the insert for detailed instructions on how to make a ballet bun. Please make sure your dancer's hair is put in a bun before ballet class to avoid us having to take valuable class time to do it for you. Due to hygiene rules, we will no longer loan out ballet clothing, shoes or hair supplies. It is the parent's responsibility to see that your dancer arrives fully dressed and prepared.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Refunds -There will be no refunds issued for missed classes or vacations.
PLEASE do NOT leave children UNATTENDED in the waiting area or outside of the studio.All children should be accompanied by an adult.
Parking– Please be sure to park in the Ronnie’s Academy of Dance parking area.Be careful not to block the BayCare trucks or parking area.
Rest Rooms – With the exception of the boy students, all dancers are to use the dressing room to change in and out of their dance clothes.Please refrain from using the rest rooms, as other children need to use the rest rooms before class and need full access.
Food– No food is allowed in the studio, ESPECIALLY in the dressing room and rest rooms.
If you have any questions please call. If your child will be adding or dropping classes from their schedule please notify us before sending in your deposit so that we can adjust your tuition appropriately. Classesbegin the week of August 17th. We are looking forward to seeing you all soon!
