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2019/2020 Policies:
Tuition: Tuition is paid in nine installments that are due the 1st day of each month from September 1st to May 1st. Tuition is based on a yearly rate, from September through May, paid in nine payments. Thirty-one lessons are included in your tuition (including dress rehearsal and one weather cancellation). We do not prorate tuition for any reason. Holidays and closures are already calculated into your nine payments.
**If your payment is received after the 7th day of each month regardless of absence or illness, a late fee of $15.00 will be added to your account. An additional $25 late fee will be added to your account after the 15th of each month. Students who fall two months behind on payments will not be allowed to take dance class, until the account is paid in full with cash or credit card, including late fees. Families with any outstanding balance 60 days past due will be automatically dropped from classes. Late fee notices will be emailed on the 8th and mailed on the 16th.
Any account with a balance remaining on May 8th will be subject to a $50 late fee. No exceptions. No checks will be accepted after May 7th. Cash or Credit Card only. All accounts must be paid in full, including late fees, by May 9th to participate in Dress Rehearsal and Recital.
There are no refunds for missed classes. If your child misses a class, he/she can make it up during another class that is similar to the registered class. Make-ups must be done within 30 days of the class missed. Please call first to schedule a make-up class. Please be aware that many classes are working on recital dances during the months of February-May (dances may not be the same as your dancer’s). There will be no make-ups after May 1st.
Visa and MasterCard payments are accepted. We also offer an automatic credit card charge plan. Checks should be payable to Elite Dance Studio. There will be a $30.00 fee for all checks returned for insufficient funds.
Registration: In order to be registered, you must complete the online registration, pay the registration fee, and the first month’s tuition installment.
Age Deadline: November 1, 2019 is the age eligibility deadline date for class placement.
Recital: The recital and dress rehearsal will be held sometime in mid or late May/early June. Exact dates are not finalized until March. Dancing in the recital is optional and not a requirement to participate in the class. Expenses will include costumes, recital tickets, and tights/shoes/undergarments. Costume pictures and recital DVDs are optional to purchase. Each class will perform in one to three shows. Exact details will be released in April. Families may need to attend more than one show in order to see all their children(s)’ dances.
Costumes: Costumes are required for each routine a student will be performing in the year end recital. Prices range from $75.00-$95.00 per costume. Tights/shoes/undergarments will be an additional cost. Costumes MUST be paid in full by November 2, 2019. Each class will be learning one dance.
**Costumes not paid in full by November 2, 2019 will be subject to an additional charge of $20.00 per costume and will not be ordered until payment is received. This may result in you not receiving your recital costume in time for the pictures or the recital. All tuition, late fees, and costume payments must be paid in order to receive your costume.
Refunds: Refunds will not be issued for tuition, registration fees, recital tickets, or costume balances. No exceptions. There will be no refunds for a student’s absence from class. If class enrollment does not exceed five students, the class will be cancelled and students will be reassigned to another class. Refunds will be issued only if the studio cancels a class and another class is not an option.
If you withdraw on or before November 2, 2019, your costume payment can be refunded. If you withdraw after November 2, your costume has been ordered and you will receive your costume when it comes in. You will be called when the costume is ready for pick up and it must be picked up before July 1, 2020 (after July 1, it will be donated.)
Withdrawal/Addition of Classes: In the event that a student needs to withdraw early, an ”Add/Drop Form” must be picked up at the front desk in order to close the account and prevent from further billing. Accounts remain open and payments will be due until a completed ”Add/Drop Form” is turned in. Any past tuition must be paid before completing a drop class form. Students wishing to add a class after the initial registration must complete the online registration on the Customer Portal: my.registerelite.com
Parent’s Responsibility to be Aware of Dates and Events: It is the responsibility of the parents to be aware of all dance studio activities, such as recitals, opening or closings, and picture days. The studio notices are posted on the bulletin board, the website, and in the newsletters sent home with the students. Notices are sent through e-mail as well. Please notify the front desk in writing if your address, e-mail address, or telephone number has changed.
Levels and Placement: Each student is closely evaluated by the faculty and director. EDS has a syllabus for each class that the faculty follows. Once the dancers progress beyond the combo classes, students do not move up to the next level according to age or the amount of years that they have studied dance. Levels at EDS are designed to be repeated for multiple years. They must be able to execute proper technique of each movement for that level. It is extremely important that dancers are placed in a level that is appropriate for them, as frustration and even injury may occur.
Observation: There will be one in-studio Parent Observation Days in Spring of 2020. The observation TVs in the lobbies are also turned on most classes until February 1st. Starting February 1st, the TVs will be turned off for the rest of the dance year. Session classes will have their own parent observation the last week of each session.
Attendance: Attendance and participation is imperative for a dance student to progress. Proper technique and dance skills are accomplished through practice and patience. Advancement to the next level may not be possible due to poor attendance. IF a dancer has inconsistent attendance, participation in the recital is solely at the discretion of the teachers and the studio director. No refunds on missed classes nor on costume purchases.
Holidays, Inclement Weather, or Other Cancellations: We do not follow Montgomery County Public School systems holiday closing schedule. Please check our calendar to review which holidays we are closed. We also do not follow the MCPS snow closures. A decision will be made by 8:30 AM for morning classes and by 2:30 PM for evening classes. Closings will be on the studio voicemail and the website. There is one snow cancellation included in the tuition. If an additional class is cancelled, students may attend a similar class for a makeup. Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather.
Care of Students: Elite Dance Studio cannot be responsible for the care of students before or after class. For the children’s safety, we also ask that parents come into the studio to pick them up. We do not allow children to go into the parking lot unaccompanied by an adult. Please arrive promptly at the end of your child’s class. After a 10-minute grace period, a $15 late pickup fee is charged to your account. Parking on the curb is prohibited.
Lost or Stolen Items: Elite Dance Studio is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please check the bins in the lobbies for lost items. All items (except the donated shoes in the donation bin) are donated to charity monthly.
Teacher Conferences/Questions: Please leave a message at the front desk if you would like to speak with your child’s teacher. They will be happy to answer your questions. Please do not delay them between their classes.
Session Class Policies: Registration is finalized when online registration is complete and full tuition amount is paid. No prorating (unless registering late). No refunds. Session classes do not participate in the recital and do not need a costume. Makeups must be completed within the session. Parent Observation is the last week of each session (see studio calendar for more details).
Tuition: Tuition is paid in nine installments that are due the 1st day of each month from September 1st to May 1st. Tuition is based on a yearly rate, from September through May, paid in nine payments. Thirty-one lessons are included in your tuition (including dress rehearsal and one weather cancellation). We do not prorate tuition for any reason. Holidays and closures are already calculated into your nine payments.
**If your payment is received after the 7th day of each month regardless of absence or illness, a late fee of $15.00 will be added to your account. An additional $25 late fee will be added to your account after the 15th of each month. Students who fall two months behind on payments will not be allowed to take dance class, until the account is paid in full with cash or credit card, including late fees. Families with any outstanding balance 60 days past due will be automatically dropped from classes. Late fee notices will be emailed on the 8th and mailed on the 16th.
Any account with a balance remaining on May 8th will be subject to a $50 late fee. No exceptions. No checks will be accepted after May 7th. Cash or Credit Card only. All accounts must be paid in full, including late fees, by May 9th to participate in Dress Rehearsal and Recital.
There are no refunds for missed classes. If your child misses a class, he/she can make it up during another class that is similar to the registered class. Make-ups must be done within 30 days of the class missed. Please call first to schedule a make-up class. Please be aware that many classes are working on recital dances during the months of February-May (dances may not be the same as your dancer’s). There will be no make-ups after May 1st.
Visa and MasterCard payments are accepted. We also offer an automatic credit card charge plan. Checks should be payable to Elite Dance Studio. There will be a $30.00 fee for all checks returned for insufficient funds.
Registration: In order to be registered, you must complete the online registration, pay the registration fee, and the first month’s tuition installment.
Age Deadline: November 1, 2019 is the age eligibility deadline date for class placement.
Recital: The recital and dress rehearsal will be held sometime in mid or late May/early June. Exact dates are not finalized until March. Dancing in the recital is optional and not a requirement to participate in the class. Expenses will include costumes, recital tickets, and tights/shoes/undergarments. Costume pictures and recital DVDs are optional to purchase. Each class will perform in one to three shows. Exact details will be released in April. Families may need to attend more than one show in order to see all their children(s)’ dances.
Costumes: Costumes are required for each routine a student will be performing in the year end recital. Prices range from $75.00-$95.00 per costume. Tights/shoes/undergarments will be an additional cost. Costumes MUST be paid in full by November 2, 2019. Each class will be learning one dance.
**Costumes not paid in full by November 2, 2019 will be subject to an additional charge of $20.00 per costume and will not be ordered until payment is received. This may result in you not receiving your recital costume in time for the pictures or the recital. All tuition, late fees, and costume payments must be paid in order to receive your costume.
Refunds: Refunds will not be issued for tuition, registration fees, recital tickets, or costume balances. No exceptions. There will be no refunds for a student’s absence from class. If class enrollment does not exceed five students, the class will be cancelled and students will be reassigned to another class. Refunds will be issued only if the studio cancels a class and another class is not an option.
If you withdraw on or before November 2, 2019, your costume payment can be refunded. If you withdraw after November 2, your costume has been ordered and you will receive your costume when it comes in. You will be called when the costume is ready for pick up and it must be picked up before July 1, 2020 (after July 1, it will be donated.)
Withdrawal/Addition of Classes: In the event that a student needs to withdraw early, an ”Add/Drop Form” must be picked up at the front desk in order to close the account and prevent from further billing. Accounts remain open and payments will be due until a completed ”Add/Drop Form” is turned in. Any past tuition must be paid before completing a drop class form. Students wishing to add a class after the initial registration must complete the online registration on the Customer Portal: my.registerelite.com
Parent’s Responsibility to be Aware of Dates and Events: It is the responsibility of the parents to be aware of all dance studio activities, such as recitals, opening or closings, and picture days. The studio notices are posted on the bulletin board, the website, and in the newsletters sent home with the students. Notices are sent through e-mail as well. Please notify the front desk in writing if your address, e-mail address, or telephone number has changed.
Levels and Placement: Each student is closely evaluated by the faculty and director. EDS has a syllabus for each class that the faculty follows. Once the dancers progress beyond the combo classes, students do not move up to the next level according to age or the amount of years that they have studied dance. Levels at EDS are designed to be repeated for multiple years. They must be able to execute proper technique of each movement for that level. It is extremely important that dancers are placed in a level that is appropriate for them, as frustration and even injury may occur.
Observation: There will be one in-studio Parent Observation Days in Spring of 2020. The observation TVs in the lobbies are also turned on most classes until February 1st. Starting February 1st, the TVs will be turned off for the rest of the dance year. Session classes will have their own parent observation the last week of each session.
Attendance: Attendance and participation is imperative for a dance student to progress. Proper technique and dance skills are accomplished through practice and patience. Advancement to the next level may not be possible due to poor attendance. IF a dancer has inconsistent attendance, participation in the recital is solely at the discretion of the teachers and the studio director. No refunds on missed classes nor on costume purchases.
Holidays, Inclement Weather, or Other Cancellations: We do not follow Montgomery County Public School systems holiday closing schedule. Please check our calendar to review which holidays we are closed. We also do not follow the MCPS snow closures. A decision will be made by 8:30 AM for morning classes and by 2:30 PM for evening classes. Closings will be on the studio voicemail and the website. There is one snow cancellation included in the tuition. If an additional class is cancelled, students may attend a similar class for a makeup. Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather.
Care of Students: Elite Dance Studio cannot be responsible for the care of students before or after class. For the children’s safety, we also ask that parents come into the studio to pick them up. We do not allow children to go into the parking lot unaccompanied by an adult. Please arrive promptly at the end of your child’s class. After a 10-minute grace period, a $15 late pickup fee is charged to your account. Parking on the curb is prohibited.
Lost or Stolen Items: Elite Dance Studio is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please check the bins in the lobbies for lost items. All items (except the donated shoes in the donation bin) are donated to charity monthly.
Teacher Conferences/Questions: Please leave a message at the front desk if you would like to speak with your child’s teacher. They will be happy to answer your questions. Please do not delay them between their classes.
Session Class Policies: Registration is finalized when online registration is complete and full tuition amount is paid. No prorating (unless registering late). No refunds. Session classes do not participate in the recital and do not need a costume. Makeups must be completed within the session. Parent Observation is the last week of each session (see studio calendar for more details).
Summer 2018 Policies:
Registration/Payment for Non-Drop in classes: Online registration must be complete and tuition must be paid in full to hold your spot. Cost is for each four week session. Registration will be reviewed by management before being finalized. Tuition will not be prorated for any reason.
Registration/Payment for Drop in classes: Online registration form must be submitted for new students (do not register for any particular class). Students previously in our system can just show up for class. All drop-in students must pre-pay before class and hand their drop-in coupon to the teacher.
Registration/Payment for Unlimited Classes: Register online for the session(s)/level of your choice. Full non-refundable payment must be received to participate in the unlimited class program. Classes must be taken at the correct placement level.
Refunds: Refunds will not be issued for tuition. There will be no refunds for a student’s absence from class. Classes can be made up in similar classes before the end of the session (all Summer Session I classes must be made up by June 30 and all Summer Session II classes must be made up by August 18). See teachers for makeup class recommendations.
There will be a $30.00 fee for all checks returned for insufficient funds. If class enrollment does not exceed five students, the class will be cancelled and students will be reassigned to another class. Refunds will be issued if the studio cancels a class and another class is not an option.
Camp/Intensive Policies:
Week long: $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration. Balances and before/after care payments due by June 14, 2018. Studio tuition credit will be given for balance and before & after care payments for those dropping after June 14, 2018.
Teacher Conferences/Questions: Please call or e-mail the studio to arrange a time to talk to your child’s teacher. They will be happy to assist or address any concerns you may have. Please do not delay them between their classes. The front desk staff will be glad to assist you as well.
Withdrawal/Addition of Classes: In the event that a student needs to withdraw early, a drop slip needs to be filled out and returned to the front desk. Refunds will be given up until June 4th for Session I and July 23rd for Session II. No refunds will be given once classes start on June 5th for Session I and July 24th for Session II. Students wishing to add a class after the initial registration may register online in the portal.
Levels and Placement: The age cut off date is the first day of each session/camp. The placement of the students in the appropriate level is determined by the director and faculty. Students do not move up to the next level according to age or the amount of years that they have studied dance. They must be able to execute proper technique of each movement for that level. It is extremely important that dancers are placed in a level that is appropriate for them, as frustration and even injury may occur. Dancers need to complete the entire year of a level in order to move up. Dancers do not move up automatically after a summer session.
Care of Students: Elite Dance Studio cannot be responsible for the care of students before or after class. For the children’s safety, we also ask that parents come into the studio to pick them up. We do not allow children to go into the parking lot unaccompanied by an adult. Please arrive promptly at the end of your child’s class. After a 10-minute grace period, a $15 late pickup fee is charged to your account. Parking on the curb is prohibited.
Lost or Stolen Items: Elite Dance Studio is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please check the bins in the lobbies for lost items. All items (except the donated shoes in the donation bin) are donated to charity monthly.
Registration/Payment for Non-Drop in classes: Online registration must be complete and tuition must be paid in full to hold your spot. Cost is for each four week session. Registration will be reviewed by management before being finalized. Tuition will not be prorated for any reason.
Registration/Payment for Drop in classes: Online registration form must be submitted for new students (do not register for any particular class). Students previously in our system can just show up for class. All drop-in students must pre-pay before class and hand their drop-in coupon to the teacher.
Registration/Payment for Unlimited Classes: Register online for the session(s)/level of your choice. Full non-refundable payment must be received to participate in the unlimited class program. Classes must be taken at the correct placement level.
Refunds: Refunds will not be issued for tuition. There will be no refunds for a student’s absence from class. Classes can be made up in similar classes before the end of the session (all Summer Session I classes must be made up by June 30 and all Summer Session II classes must be made up by August 18). See teachers for makeup class recommendations.
There will be a $30.00 fee for all checks returned for insufficient funds. If class enrollment does not exceed five students, the class will be cancelled and students will be reassigned to another class. Refunds will be issued if the studio cancels a class and another class is not an option.
Camp/Intensive Policies:
Week long: $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration. Balances and before/after care payments due by June 14, 2018. Studio tuition credit will be given for balance and before & after care payments for those dropping after June 14, 2018.
Teacher Conferences/Questions: Please call or e-mail the studio to arrange a time to talk to your child’s teacher. They will be happy to assist or address any concerns you may have. Please do not delay them between their classes. The front desk staff will be glad to assist you as well.
Withdrawal/Addition of Classes: In the event that a student needs to withdraw early, a drop slip needs to be filled out and returned to the front desk. Refunds will be given up until June 4th for Session I and July 23rd for Session II. No refunds will be given once classes start on June 5th for Session I and July 24th for Session II. Students wishing to add a class after the initial registration may register online in the portal.
Levels and Placement: The age cut off date is the first day of each session/camp. The placement of the students in the appropriate level is determined by the director and faculty. Students do not move up to the next level according to age or the amount of years that they have studied dance. They must be able to execute proper technique of each movement for that level. It is extremely important that dancers are placed in a level that is appropriate for them, as frustration and even injury may occur. Dancers need to complete the entire year of a level in order to move up. Dancers do not move up automatically after a summer session.
Care of Students: Elite Dance Studio cannot be responsible for the care of students before or after class. For the children’s safety, we also ask that parents come into the studio to pick them up. We do not allow children to go into the parking lot unaccompanied by an adult. Please arrive promptly at the end of your child’s class. After a 10-minute grace period, a $15 late pickup fee is charged to your account. Parking on the curb is prohibited.
Lost or Stolen Items: Elite Dance Studio is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please check the bins in the lobbies for lost items. All items (except the donated shoes in the donation bin) are donated to charity monthly.