New 2019-2020 Studio Information & Policies
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Privacy Policy- Freedom Dance does not share customer's personal or financial
information.
Parents, it is very important that we have your complete compliance with the stated policies and procedures so that our program can run smoothly and professionally. Thank you!
The policies of Freedom Dance Studio were designed to promote an organized,
professional studio and to create a positive learning environment for your child. By
following these policies you will help create the best dance experience possible. The
Instructors at Freedom Dance are professionals and take dance very seriously. By
following these policies you will help your child to excel at the fine art of dance.
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Studio Manager, Carrie Williams, is available by phone call or text messaging, if you
need to see her for any concerns that you may be having. If you need to speak to her, she can schedule an appointment for a private meeting. You may call her at anytime 308-225-0657.
Practice Wear
Practice wear is required for all classes. If a student is not dressed appropriately they
will be asked to sit and watch class. Student’s hair must be tied back and secured for
class. No gum, candy, pop or jewelry! Water bottles are a must. Practice Wear can be
purchased online at www.dancewearsolutions.com , Target and/or Payless. Practice Wear can include loose fitted clothing to move freely in, barefoot and/or a pair of clean sneakers (For Hip Hop), Ballet classes please wear either loose fitted clothing, barefoot/pink ballet shoes. Or wear pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and pink skirt.
We ask that students do not wear outside shoes on the dance floor, they must not contain rocks, we need to protect the dance floor. Rocks, weed, stickers, pop, food, etc. on the dance floor can damage the dance
floor. Please have students hair up and out of face for all classes, practices, and
performances. Please label your child’s dance wear with their name. Your child may bring a water bottle to dance.
Insurance
Freedom Dance Studio does not carry medical insurance for its students. It is required
that all dance students be covered by their own family insurance policies and if injury
occurs it is understood that the student’s own policy is your only source of
reimbursement.
Snow or Bad Weather:
The studio will usually follow public school decisions on class cancellations for bad
weather. We will announce on Kneb Radio and The Facebook “Freedom Dance
Classroom Page” if classes are canceled due to weather. Freedom Dance reserves the
right to cancel classes at our discretion. We will not put any child in danger due to
weather. Any classes that are missed or canceled can be made-up by attending another class close to the same level.
Holidays
The studio will be closed for the following Holidays: Labor Day (September 2), Halloween (Oct 31), Thanksgiving
(Nov. 27-30), Winter Break (December 23-January 3), Spring Break (April 10-13)
and Memorial Day (May 28).
Attendance
Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire
class; and the studio cannot jeopardize its responsibilities to the rest of the class for one
student. If more than 3 out of the last six classes are missed, unexcused, the dancer
WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the recital. Please make every effort to attend
every class. Missed classes will not be deducted from tuition payments. Make-up
classes should be attended. Please contact me if your child will be missing a class at
least 3 hours in advance. As I work very hard on planning your child’s class. For
excused classes missed, you may have a makeup class.
Make-Up Policy
If for any reason your child cannot attend class, they are encouraged to attend a make-
up class within the month. (No extra charge for make-up.) See Carrie Williams for
proper class placement.
Dropping off and picking up dancers:
Parents are welcome to drop their child off for dance class. Parents of young children
may wait in the waiting area. Please be on time to pick up your child after class. If a
parent is late, after the last class of the night, you will be charged $1.00 per minute to
pay for the teacher or manager to stay and supervise your child. This charge will be
added to your bill.
Private Lessons:
Advance payment is required. After the payment is made in full you may schedule
appointments with the instructor. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to lesson
or you will be charged $1.00 per minute of class time missed.
Communicating with Instructors
We work very hard to keep you informed by e-mails, text messaging, Facebook
Messenger and updates on our Website, Facebook Page and The Freedom Dance
Family Classroom Secret Group on Facebook. Make sure we have your email address as well as you have ours, so our email does not end
up in your junk mail. However, it is your responsibility to keep up to date by reading
newsletters, e-mails, checking the information board, Website and Facebook. If you
have a question about the dance studio please do not ask instructors during or in-
between classes. We will be more then happy to help you with any questions at a
proper time. The instructor/instructors have very tight schedules and are not able to
meet with parents during class because it can use up valuable class time. If you need to
talk personally to an instructor please schedule an appointment so that the instructors
can give you their full attention.
Lobby Area:
Please be careful of conversation topics because there are many “little ears” around.
Please do not talk about adult topics, dancers, parents, or instructors. This is not
appropriate for the lobby area. If you have a problem regarding the instructors, other
students, parents, etc., please see Carrie Williams to discuss it. By talking about it in the
lobby you are undermining the instructor’s authority or hurting the feelings of other
dancers and their parents. Please help us to promote the most positive environment
and make everyone feel welcome.
Recital:
The dress rehearsals for the recitals in 2019 & 2020:
December, 2019: TBA
Friday, April 24, 2020 Dress Rehearsal 5-7 pm at the Guadaloupe Center, Scottsbluff.
Saturday, April 25, 2020 Dance Recital 10-11am at the Guadaloupe Center, Scottsbluff.
There will be only one recital performance as scheduled because of expense. Please
reserve these dates now because your child will be performing. The dress rehearsals
are mandatory for anyone performing in the recital. (Dancers who do not attend the
dress rehearsal, do not have the proper attire/costume for dress rehearsal and
performance, WILL NOT be allowed to perform in the recital.) Recitals: There will be a free will offering taken at time of entrance. This goes in the dance students Fundraiser account.
COSTUMES:
Recital Costumes Must Be Ordered by the Student’s Parent/Guardian and DELIVERED
TO YOUR HOUSE BY APRIL 1, 2020 and DECEMBER 1, 2019. Instructor is not
responsible for ordering your child’s costume. Recital costumes will run $30 to $70 per
costume. If you need assistance purchasing a costume, please ask instructor for help.
This is why we do have Fundraisers. If you participate in a fundraiser, you qualify for
assistance if needed. Each class should only need to purchase one costume. If a
dancer is in more than one class he or she will need to purchase additional costumes.
The costume size that will be ordered is at the parent’s discretion. Once costumes are
ordered there are no refunds or size changes. Any alterations needed are the parent’s
responsibility. All tuition accounts must be up to date at this time.
Recital Photos
Recital photographs will be taken during dress rehearsal times. Photo shoots during
dress rehearsal provides convenience for parents and allows teachers to be available
for posing. Those parents wanting additional instruction for their children for recitals
during this time are encouraged to utilize our make-up policy.
Late fees and Returned Checks
There is a $10 late fee for ALL late tuition payments. This fee will increase by $10 each
week thereafter until account is paid in full. If total bill is not paid by date set, the dancer will have to sit out of class. All fees must be paid in full before recital or the student will not be able to participate. There is a $36 fee for ALL returned checks and automatic payments. Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. Tuition is non- refundable and is paid to save your child’s place in class. If your child has decided to stop attending class, you must inform the instructor at least 2 weeks before payment is due. If we are not contacted we will continue to bill you for saving your child’s place in class. You are not charged for Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, or Spring Break.
Registration
All dance class registration is done at the dance studio. You must register before
participating in any classes.
Fundraisers
We are a dance facility that participates in Fundraisers. We will do Fundraisers
October-November; February-March; June-July. We are a low tuition dance school that
offers an alternative for affordable dance education. When you participate in a
fundraiser, you qualify for assistance you may need for costumes, competitions, dance
conventions, travel fees, etc., that pertain to your child’s dance education. If you do
need assistance, please ask the instructor. If you choose not to participate in a
fundraiser, please donate.