Dance Studio Policies & Guidelines

Tuition is based on a 10 month year and is due the 1st class of each month. Tuition does not change regardless of holidays, snow days, short or long months.

Tuition payments are made through a direct withdraw system and will be withdrawn every month on the 1st. Tuition will not be refunded for missed lessons or snow closings. A $10.00 late fee will be added to your account after the 5th of the month.

Registration Fees, costumes payments, recital tickets and other accessories may be paid for with cash or checks made out to In His Steps Dance Studio.

**Pay for the full year of tuition on or before your first month and receive a 10% discount.
**Full year tuition payments, monthly tuition payments & registration fees are non-refundable.
**Immediate family members ONLY may combine for the family discount.
Monthly Tuition Rates:
Single or Combination Class $48.00 per month

Each additional hour is $22.00 per month
Boys Hip Hop $30.00 per month
Women’s Worship $30.00 per month

PiYo for a Purpose $20.00 per month (or $7.00 per class)

Family Discount: For any family that takes 3 classes, tuition will be a discounted rate of $125.00 per month.Add $15.00 for each additional class.
**There is a $25 charge on all returned checks.
Fall Registration Fees $20.00 per family (September-June session)
A fee of $20.00 per family is due upon class registration and is non-refundable. Registration fees only apply to fall classes.
Students are encouraged to attend all scheduled classes. There are no make-up classes available in dance. There will also be no reductions or deductions for missed classes.

Please make sure we always have your current email address on file. We send out monthly newsletters with important information on them and attach order form or notes going home too.

Advancement Policy
Students are placed in classes according to their age and ability at the time of registration. Promotion is considered on the basis of individual achievement at the discretion of the instructor.
Class size
Classes must have at least 5 students participation to keep the class open. If a class has more than 15 students enrolled, it may be split into two separate classes at the teacher’s discretion.
Class Arrival and Departures
Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to get ready for your scheduled class. We ask you to walk your child into the building for class and that you walk into the building to pick your student up after class. For your child’s safety, students will not be allowed to wait outside the building. Please do not drop off students early and leave. Instructors will only be accountable for students when class begins.

Class Observation
Since the studio does not have a viewing window, we will periodically have the parents in the waiting room come in to see the progress of the student(s). Videotaping a dance to help their student(s) practice at home is encouraged.
Restroom
Please have students use the restroom before class begins each week. It is disruptive to the instructor and students to have to stop a class for students to use the restroom during class.
Dance Attire
Girls: Appropriate dance attire with tights and dance shoes
Boys: Pants and t-shirt or warm-ups (no blue jeans)

Hair should be pulled back out of your face before entering class
Oversize clothing and street shoes will not be allowed
All shoes and extra dance items should be in a dance bag with the student’s name on all items (student’s initials on each shoe). We are not liable for any misplaced items.

RecitalCostumes
Costumes are selected by the instructor and are able to view (pictures) after Christmas Break. Notes will go home with the costs for each costume and the payment due dates. Each student must have a costume to participate in recital. Please notify instructor if your child does not plan on being in recital. Costumes will be handed out once June tuition is paid in full.
Recital
Recital will be June 18th, 2016. Dress Rehearsal will be June 17th and will be a mandatory practice.Both will be at First Wesleyan Church. Tickets are sold separately.
Fundraisers
Students will be able to participate in fundraiser to benefit the dance studio and to help pay for costumes for recital. Information will be coming home during the dance season.
Closings
In the case of an emergency or extreme weather, it will be listed on Facebook or you may also call the dance studio at (269) 209-4287. Please be advised that In His Steps does not close when schools close for severe weather. We close based on current weather conditions at that time (4-8pm). If a class misses more than 2 classes due to weather conditions, classes will be rescheduled.

Scheduled Days Studio will be closed:
Thanksgiving Break – November 25th- 28th
Christmas Break –December 21st-January 2nd (classes resume January 4th)
Spring Break –April 4th-9th
Memorial Day – May 30th, 2016
There will be no reductions in tuition payments during the scheduled days the dance studio will be closed.
Conduct
The studio reserves the right to dismiss any student or parent whose conduct is disrespectful to other students, teachers or property.
Miscellaneous Notes

No food, drinks or gum in dance room at any time.
Children must be supervised at all times in & out of dance studio.
Birthdays and other holidays are celebrated at the end of class. If you would like to bring a treat please let the instructor know ahead of time.
Parents, if you plan on leaving during dance class please be on time picking your child up promptly when class is over.
Friends are always welcome at the dance studio but they must stay in the lobby during your child’s scheduled dance class.
Be courteous to the dancers while in class by keeping your children in the lobby quite. Please do not bring in toys that will disrupt students, parents or other children in the lobby.
Do not stand on chairs or move chairs around in the lobby.
Respect for each other, instructors and the facility are expected at all times.

If you have any questions or concerns please talk to the instructor of the class before or after class or you may contact Nichole at 209-4287.
Events throughout the year:
Holiday Parade - November
Christmas Recital – December 12th
Friendship week
Christmas Party – December 14th-19th
Ballet Emmanual
Easter Celebration-
Spirit Week
Dress Rehearsal - June 17th, 2016
Recital - June 18th, 2016