Tuition Fees-Payments-Refunds
* Tuition Rates are for the full season (August-June, including holidays), NOT by the number of classes in the month. A full season of classes includes a minimum of 36 lessons. Tuition fees are paid monthly or annually. Summer payment is due at the time of registration.
* After registering (paying for August lessons and your registration fee), monthly tuition (September - June) must be paid by automatic bank account debit or automatic credit card payment. Tuition will be debited from your account (or charged to your credit card) on the 15th day of every month (August-May).
* Accounts not paid within terms are subject to a late fee of $25 charged on the 1st of the month after the missed payment. Accounts more than 60 days past due may be submitted to collection services.
*Refunds are only issued when KAPA cancels a class due to low enrollment. Account credit will be issued when the student initiates the schedule change. Credit will be applied to any KAPA tuition or fees due within one year.
Discounts
* Dancers are encouraged to take advantage of our Multi-Class Discounts for maximum progress and value . Please refer to the Class Tuition Card
*There are no discounts on Nutcracker or Performance Company intensives, camps, solos duets or Trios.
NSF Payments
* NSF on paper checks, auto-debit, or auto charge payments will incur a $25 NSF fee which will be paid at the front desk along with the tuition.
Dropping From Lessons
* There is a 2 month minimum for all lessons. One-month notice from the 15th of the month is required to discontinue any payments. To drop a parent must: 1)inform the studio in person, and 2) complete and sign a drop form. Automatic bank debiting or credit card charges will stop after the one month notice period.
Rescheduling & Substitution
* KAPA reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regular teacher is ill or is otherwise unable to teach. KAPA reserves the right to reschedule or combine classes.
Attendance & Make Ups
* DANCE:
Regular attendance is vital to student progress and group choreography. Please make every effort to attend every class. Students may make up missed classes until March 31st. If you miss more than 2 of the final eight classes before recital you may be dismissed from participating in the recital dance at the discretion of the teacher.
* MUSIC:
All private lessons cancelled with more than 24 hours notice will be eligible for a make up lesson. No-show lessons or lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be forfeit. Students eligible for make up lessons will receive a link to a 10-15 minute music lesson recorded by their instructor.
Communications
At KAPA we go to great lengths to keep you informed and up to date including: Facebook, Lobby displays, Weekly Newsletters and Class Emails
*"All Things Recital" Guide -Emailed and published on Kenoshadancemusicdrama.com
*Studio App
*Text messaging
*Questions? We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your student or our programs. Let us know if we can help in any way!
Placements
Class levels are by teacher placement. In order to maintain the high quality of our instruction, we place students according to their ability, not by age, outside activities or carpools. At the end of every school year we will post students' placements for the following summer and school year on Your Account page accessible on our website under the Parent Portal. Please understand that the Academy's syllabus is based on 7 levels. Students will spend 2 to 3 years in each level as they build a solid foundation of technique. We highly recommend that all students take ballet to increase the speed of their progress. All Level 3 ballet students and higher are required to take a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week.
Winter Progress Performance
*KAPA's Winter Progress Performance is your opportunity to experience your student's progress firsthand. This is a very informal, fun, onstage experience that the whole family can enjoy! All classes are included; however, individual participation is optional as it is the holiday season. There are no costumes, theatrical sets or specialized lighting for this performance. Students wear their class uniform. It is a great way for new dancers to get comfortable with being on stage!
Annual Spring Dance Recital
*Each June we end our season with our fully-staged, professional Annual Spring Dance Recital. We encourage, but do not require, participation.
*Recital date will be communicated on all venues when confirmed. Show times, specific show assignments, specific dress rehearsal times and days will be published to our "All Things Recital" site.
*Special requests to adjust rehearsal and recital times are accepted until April 1st. We attempt to accommodate every school's activities while meeting the technical demands of the show. Our priority is to prepare your dancer for the performance experience of a lifetime!
Costume Order/Exchanges
* All classes have a costume unless noted on the class schedule as a non-performance class.
* Recital costumes will be paid by automatic bank account debit or automatic credit card payment on November 1st and are not refundable after November 20th. Costumes are ordered over Thanksgiving break. Costumes will not be ordered unless payment is received in full.
* Students are measured for costumes in November and they will be delivered in Jan-May. If a costume does not fit, we are able to exchange within one week of receiving it at no cost to you, if it is returned in it's original packaging. After that week, there may be additional shipping/handling fees and/or limited availability.
Privacy Policy
The Academy is committed to online security. You can be confident that your payment and personal information will not be shared with anyone. Your personal information is for the Academy's use only. We will use this information for our e-newsletters, and other important email communications that contain information pertinent to the studio (i.e. events, closings, calendar updates, reminders, parent observation week).
Release Of Liability
As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless Kenosha Academy of Performing Arts, its owners and operators from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of Kenosha Academy of Performing Arts, its owners and operators or in route to or from any of said premises.
Medical Emergencies
The undersigned gives permission to Kenosha Academy of Performing Arts, its owners and operators to seek medical treatment for the participant in the event they are not able to reach a parent or guardian. I hereby declare any physical/mental problems, restrictions, or condition and/or declare the participant to be in good physical and mental health. I request that our doctor be called and that my child be transported to the hospital listed above.
Photo Release
The Kenosha Academy of Performing Arts is hereby granted permission to take photos of the students to use in brochures, studio web site, posters, advertisements, or other promotional material. Permission is also hereby granted for the studio to copyright such photos in our name.
