Our dress code was created to encourage the proper attitude and respect for all dance disciplines, safety for our students, and to allow the instructor to properly evaluate technique. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please review our dress code policy prior to purchasing dance clothes and shoes.
For all dancers:
- Hair must be securely tied back and secured out of the face.
- No jeans, crop-tops, hoodies or jewelry – Stud earrings are acceptable.
- Tights must be worn underneath athletic shorts.
- Dance shoes are not to be worn outside.
- Please come to class ready to dance, with proper cover-ups on when entering and exiting the classroom.
Ballet/Pointe:
- Solid color leotard and tights.
- Hair must be secured in a bun or messy bun at all times. Short hair must be pulled away from the face and neck.
- A ballet sweater, legwarmers, and/or skirt may be worn during class.
- Tutus may be worn by Creative Movement classes only.
- Pink leather ballet shoes specific to each class. Shoes should be tied with strings tucked in.
Tap:
- Leotard or long cami, jazz pants or dance shorts with leggings/tights, and fitted top.
- Black Tap Shoes specific to each class.
Jazz/Jazz-Hop/Hip Hop:
- Leotard or long cami, jazz pants or dance shorts with leggings/tights , and fitted top.
- Shoes are selected by class.
Lyrical/Modern:
- Solid color leotard or long cami, jazz pants or dance shorts with leggings/tights, and fitted top.
- Convertible tights or leggings are to be worn under dance shorts.
- Lyrical – foot undies.
- Modern – bare feet.
Recital
Hair should be warn half up and half down unless other directions were given by your instructor. Some costumes will dictate a style of hair for placement of hats, and hair pieces, etc.
Mascara, blush, and lip stick (no red, please) work well to maintain color under the bright stage lights. We recommend eye shadow colors in any shade of pink, light blue, or purple. Foundation, eyeliner, brow liner, and powder are optional.
Studio Policy
Waiver of Liability:
- I understand and agree to the policies and procedures of Dance by Design.
- I understand and agree to the new COVID procedures and waive all liabilty.
- I understand and agree to the attendance commitment of dance class and the mandatory spring recital weekend including all rehearsals and recitals.
- I authorize student photos and videos of my child to be used for Dance by Design advertising purposes.
I agree that I understand participation in dance, tumble, cheer, fitness classes, and similar classes may give rise to personal injury. I do hereby voluntarily participate in said activities with that knowledge, and agree to accept all risks arising there from. I do hereby release and hold harmless Dance by Design LLC from any and all actions, damages, claims, or demands that I may have against its instructors, volunteers, officers, directors, members, and/or persons employed or engaged by them from all liabilities known or unknown in the event of an accident, including but not limited to bodily injury, personal injuries, and loss or damage to property. I accept responsibility for obtaining appropriate accident, health, and hospitalization insurance to cover the student in the event of personal injury. A signed waiver/participation agreement is required for participation in classes at Dance by Design.
- Tuition holds the dancer’s place in class, and all family accounts must be up-to-date before registering for new classes.
- All Tuition and Registration Fees are Non-Refundable
- Tuition is divided into equal monthly payments for the dance year from August – May
- Payments do not vary due to the number of classes in a month
- A $15.00 late fee will be charged after the 10th of each month
- Inclement weather cancellations will not be refunded or pro-rated
- Holidays do not count as missed classes and are considered in the dance year’s tuition
- A $25.00 returned check fee will be charged for all returned checks
- Checks will not be accepted after the second returned check
- A statement will be provided only when the account is not current
- Refer to COVID Procedures for additional Payment information
Dropped Class:
Classes dropped after October 31st will be charged a $50 drop fee per class. The fee is due and payable when the drop request is completed.
- Excessive absences of five or more may result in expulsion from the recital.
- A written notice via drop form from the studio or email to the studio at [email protected] is required to withdraw from a class. Tuition will continue to occur and is due and payable until notice is given in writing.
- Tuition payments are charged to the account on the first day of each month and continue until the end of the current dance season, or until the student is dropped from class via proper written notification.
- No refunds will be given for registration, tuition, dancewear, tickets, or costumes.
General Rules:
- Dancers must wear proper dance clothes and dance shoes (with socks) to every practice.
- Students must wait inside the building before and after class.
- We are not responsible for unsupervised children
- No food, chewing gum, or drink other than water is allowed in the dance rooms or gym.
- Please try to keep the lobby as clean and quiet as possible.
- Instructors are not available for conversation during or between classes. If you have a question please talk to Melissa, Meryn, or Kirsten, or email us: [email protected].
Classes:
- Classes not meeting the minimum enrollment of 5 students will be canceled and alternative classes will be offered with the cancellation notice.
- We follow the BCSC schedule for cancellations and breaks with a few exceptions. See the calendar on our website or at the studio for details.
- We typically cancel when BCSC cancels school or after school activities due to inclement weather. Check email or our private Facebook group to confirm the status of classes.
- Weather cancellations will be made up on the third cancellation of the same class.
- Classes cancelled by the instructor will be made up at a later date.
- Student missed classes will be made up only when three consecutive classes are missed due to an illness.
- Video taping is encouraged during class for practice at home.
- We will be closed on Labor Day, Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and July 4th.
Recital Information:
- Participation in all relevant rehearsal(s) is mandatory to participate in recitals. Participation in the annual recital is also mandatory.
- All dancers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all rehearsals and recitals. DBD staff and volunteers cannot be responsible for students.
- All tuition payments must be current.
- Costumes range between $75 – $95 for each dance, and family accounts must be up-to-date before their student’s costume(s) will be ordered.
- A $50 costume deposit is due on or before November 15th – The remaining costume balance must be paid by February 14th.
- No refunds will be given for costumes.
- Costumes will be sent home upon receipt of the full payment and when accounts are current.
- An additional minimal expense may be incurred for tights, hose, and hair/shoe ribbon.
- Recital weekend is tentatively scheduled for May 20 – 22, 2022.