Welcome to Techniques In Motion School of Dance!!
Our Mission is to provide professional dance instruction and instill an appreciation for the art of dance in a safe environment. We are a school that is dedicated to promoting positivity through physical fitness, well-being, and teamwork. We are a customer-focused business that truly cares about our students progression and helping them succeed physically, socially, and academically. Together, our dancers create a family that will continue to develop friendships, nurture a sense of empathy, and grow a passion for the arts. Thank you for your business!!



Please visit www.techniquesinmotion for a complete version of the studio polices handbook


Monthly Newsletters & Website: Monthly news is available to all students enrolled at T.I.M. School of Dance on studio website. Monthly news is also distributed via the Email addresses provided on registration forms at the time of registration to all studio families at the beginning on each month & paper copies available in studio observation areas. Please take the time to read all information provided & take note of the announcements that are periodically posted throughout the studio regarding due dates, fundraisers, special workshops, studio closings, etc. This will help to eliminate confusion or missed due dates at a later point. Newsletters, class schedules, announcements, handbooks, and registration forms are also posted on studio website. Studio events are posted in newsletters, on front door & throughout studio, website & answering machine.

For Full T.I.M. Dance Educator Bios please visit website: www.techniquesinmotion.com

Injury/Accident Waiver & Photo/Video Release:
I hereby for my child and myself waive and release any and all claims for damages which may be suffered by the student, person(s), in connection with any participation in or for Techniques In Motion School of Dance. I further release any representative of this Dance School for any damages incurred while this student is in their care. I hereby give permission for images of my child, captured during regular classes, rehearsals, performances & special activities through video, photo and digital camera, to be used solely for the purposes Techniques In Motion School of Dance promotional material, newsletters, websites and publications, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto. NO names will be used. I have received, read and understand the studio information and policies stated in the studio handbook & on studio website.

TIM School of Dance is NOT responsible for any virus or sickness possibly contracted @ the dance school while participating in the dance classes, observing dance classes or visiting the dance school. Studio is NOT responsible for any accidents that may occur during virtual lessons.

Calendar of Events, Due Dates, Closings, etc

The studio will generally follow the holiday schedule observed by the traditional New Hanover County School System (not year-round schedule). There are some school holidays & teacher workdays that are NOT holidays at T.I.M. If a class is canceled due to unexpected &/or unannounced circumstances such as an illness, family emergencies etc., we will provide a make-up class. The studio does not provide make-up classes for holiday closings, inclement weather, power failures or any other natural act that is of no fault of our own. Any & all studio closings will be announced in the monthly newsletters, on studio website and/ or on the studio answering machine. (910) 799-3223 prior to the closing date.

There are no tuition adjustments, deductions for vacations or short months or missed lessons as our schedule is planned so that each class receives the same number of classes per dance season.


Calendar of Events 2020-2021


Important Dates! Please mark your personal calendars!!

August-May Dance Season Begins: Monday August 17

Closed for Labor Day: Monday September 7th

Try Another Dance Style Week: September 14th-17th (TADS Week)

Bring a Friend to Dance Week: September 28th-October 1st (Friends must be in same age range as the class & 1 person per dancer. NO COMPANY CLASSES!) POSTPONED


1st Recital Costume Deposit Due: Thursday October 8th

Closed for Halloween: N/A

Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins: November 2nd (Winner will receive Tickets to the "Nutcracker") CANCELED

Costume Measurement Week: November 2nd-November 5th

2nd Recital Costume Payment Due: Thursday November 5th

Annual Block Party Celebration: Saturday November 7th POSTPONED

Thanksgiving Food Drive Ends: November 19th (Winner will receive Tickets to the "Nutcracker") CANCELED

Closed for Thanksgiving: Monday November 23rd - November 29th

Final Recital Costume Payment Due: December 3rd (2nd, 3rd or more costumes)

Holiday Spirit Week: December 14th -December 17th
Ugly sweater day, Holiday sock day, Holiday Headband or Hat day & Holiday PJ day

Closed for Christmas & New Years: December 20th-January 3rd

Parent Appreciation Week: Cookies & Coffee January 11th-14th

Dance With Your Dancer Week: February 8th-February 11th (1 relative sibling, mom, dad, etc. per person)

Final Date to Order Recital Costumes: (if they are available) Thursday March 4th

March Madness in Motion Week: March 8th-March 11th: Mismatch Monday, TuTu, Top Hat & Tiara Tuesday, Wacky Hair Wednesday, Studio Color Thursday or PJ Day, Hilarious Hair Day, Favorite Costume/Character Day, Crazy Sock Day, Pajama Day

NEW DATE!!!! Closed for Spring Break: April 5th-April 11th

Azalea Festival Parade: Saturday April 10th

Recital Q & A: Friday April 23rd @ 6pm

Recital Group & Individual Photos: May 7-8, 2021

Recital Program Ads Due: Thursday May 13th

Final Day of Classes: Wednesday May 19th

Mandatory Recital Stage Rehearsal: Thursday May 20th
Spring Recital: 2021 May 21st (1 show) & 22nd (2 shows)

Closed: May 23rd-May 24th

Performing Co Auditions: May 25th & May 26th, Times TBA

Closed: Monday May 27th-TBA

Summer Classes: June TBA

Closed: July -TBA

Shoes: Shoe requirements are stated below and may be purchased at Dance Exchanges 4406 Wrightsville Ave Wilmington, NC 28403 793-3116
All shoes should be clearly marked with child's first and last names and should not be worn outside the studio.
2-8 year old Students: Tap Class: Tan Merry Jane, Ballet Class: Pink ballet slippers, Jazz Class: Tan Slip on Jazz Boot
9 years-Adult: Tap Class: Black Split Sole, Ballet Class: Pink split-sole, Jazz Class: Black Slip on Jazz Boot
Leaps & Turns, Acrobatics & Tumble: No shoes
Hip Hop, Hippity Hop, Boys Only (all levels): Any Black sneaker
Lyrical/Contemporary: Nude Capezio Foot Undez or Barefoot
Pointe: See Instructor
Musical Theatre: See Instructor
DanceAbilities: See Instructor

Male shoe requirements: Black ballet shoes, Black oxford tap shoes, Black jazz shoes
Lost & found is located in lobby. Please check the lost & found container for missing items. Unclaimed property will be donated at the end of each month.

Techniques In Motion School of Dance Spring Recital 2021
Thursday May 20th Required Stage Dress Rehearsal Times: TBA
Spring Recital: 2021 May 21st (1 show) & 22nd (2 shows)


Please visit website for Complete recital information

Techniques In Motion School of Dance
Please visit website: www.techniquesinmotion.com

Recreational Summer programs offer the opportunity to try a new discipline without a full-year commitment, make new friends & stay in shape!

Techniques In Motion School of Dance Summer Dance 2021 TBA

Recreational Summer programs offer the opportunity to try a new discipline or continue training , make new friends & stay in shape.

Preschool-Adult Levels Offered!

Discovery Motion Tap & Ballet
Contemporary
ContempHop (Contemporary & Hip-Hop Combined)
Tumble In Motion
DanceAbilities
Hippity Hop
Ballet Partnering
Floor Barre
Stretch
Musical Theatre
Leaps & Turns
Heels (Hip-Hop/Jazz Funk)
Improv (Jazz, Contemporary & Tap)
Acrobatics
Boys Only Hip-Hop
Boys Only Ballet
Lyrical
Hip-Hop
Lyrical
Ballet
Jazz
Tap

NEW!!! TIM School of Dance now requires notification (email or signed withdrawal notice) if a dancer is withdrawing from any or all classes before the 1st of the month or their account will be charged for the month. Please see Miss Shelbi, website or any receptionist to receive a Withdrawal Notice Form.

Monthly Tuition Payments & Fees:
NEW!! ACCOUNTS WILL NOT BE PRORATED for absences caused by vacations or injuries!!!

Monthly tuition due date is 1st-10th of each month. Payment not received by 10th of each month (Business days, not weekends) is considered late and a $25 late fee is applied to dance account on next business day. TIM SCHOOL OF DANCE WILL PROCESS A CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENT FOR MONTHLY TUITION WITH INFORMATION ON FILE FOR ALL PAST DUE DANCE ACCOUNTS NOT PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH. TIM will issue a $25 late fee and the CC on file will be processed for balance owed. Please be advised, all payments made by credit or debit card will be assessed a convenience fee of $2 per transaction.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING DANCE ACCOUNTS!!!! Upon Enrollment into Dance Classes: ALL DANCE ACCOUNTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT & VALID CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD ON ACCOUNT. PLEASE SEE RECEPTIONIST OR CALL DANCE SCHOOL DURING MORNING BUSINESS HOURS 11-2 TO UPDATE ACCOUNTS.
If you already have a CC on file....Thank you! If not or if the CC needs to be updated please log onto your TIM Dance account @ www.techniquesinmotion.com or contact TIM to add or update CC info.


All checks or Money orders must be made payable to "Techniques In Motion School of Dance". Our financial institution will not accept checks with the abbreviation "TIM". A stamp is provided at front desk for your convenience. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. There is a $20 fee for returned checks &/or if check is dishonored or returned for any reason.

Registration fee is non-refundable. No exceptions. Registration Fee $25 per student, $20 after Jan. 1st. Summer Registration fee $15 per dancer. Registration fee includes administrative cost, insurance, monthly newsletter printing, etc. NEW! If dancer drops class (es) & re-enrolls during same session another registration fee will be posted to dance account and due upon enrollment

Tuition rates: 30 minute classes: $49 per month per element, 45 minute classes: $54 per month per element, 1 hour classes: $59 per month per element. "Carte Blanche" TUITION RATE UNLIMITED CLASSES EACH WEEK: For $204 per month enroll in any & all recreational dance classes offered. Monthly Studio Tuition is due the first lesson of each month & is not prorated for missed lessons or for holiday closing or class attendance. Each tuition payment is the same regardless of the amount of lessons in a given month. Whether we have a short month (3 weeks) or a long month (5 weeks), tuition remains the same. There are no adjustments, deductions for vacations or short months or missed lessons as our schedule is planned so that each class receives the same amount of classes per dance season. Monthly tuition reminders will be sent to all studio families via email. Statements will also be sent via email or regular mail to those past due accounts. If tuition is two months past due the student will not be allowed to participate in class until account is paid in full. Payments may be mailed, deposited in the payment box located in the lobby or paid to receptionist. Please indicate student's name on the payment especially if dancer's last name is not the same as the parents. Please attempt to bring exact cash payments otherwise we will credit the dancer's accounts for the following month.

FALL REGISTRATION FEE $25 PER DANCER
SPRING REGISTRATION ( AFTER JANUARY ENROLLMENT) $20 PER DANCER
SUMMER REGISTRATION FEE $15.00 PER DANCER

NOTE: WHEN ENROLLING INTO CLASSES ONLINE AND CREDIT CARD INFORMATION IS ENTERED JACKRABBIT DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY PROCESS CREDIT CARD. IF YOU DESIRE CC TO BE PROCESSED EACH MONTH PLEASE CHOOSE EITHER 1ST OR 10TH OPTION. IF DANCER IS ENROLLED IN CLASSES AFTER DATE CHOSEN FOR AUTO DRAFT THE PAYMENT WILL PROCESS THE DAY OF REGISTRATION.

Online pay is also offered or we may process your credit card on file at the front desk or via telephone. A $2 fee (for Processing & Fraud protection) will be added to the dance account. Please visit studio website to make payments online: www.techniquesinmotion.com. Click on "Pay Online", Click "don't know password", Enter Email, Password will be sent to your email address on file. Check spam folders if you do not receive email confirmation with password. May take 5-10 minutes. Go back to studio website, Click on "Pay Online", Enter email address & password & click "Sign on", Click on "My Account", Check either Credit Card or Bank Draft & enter info Click "SAVE", Click on "Fees & Payments". Click on "Make Payment", Enter Payment Amount & hit "Submit". Email Confirmation will be sent to Ms. Terrie.

We also offer the option of reoccurring automatic payments. If interested please see receptionist to complete a credit card information form: Visa, Master Card, Acct number, Exp date, Name as it appears on card. Automatic withdraw on the 1st or 10th of each month. Very Important! Change in monthly tuition auto drafts. NEW for 2021: Very Important! Change in monthly tuition auto drafts for New & Current dance families that are set up for autopay for 1st or 10th. If the 1st or 10th falls on a weekend or holiday the payment will be processed on the previous business day for that month's service.


Other acceptable forms of payment: Cash, Check, Money Order. May also continue to mail payments, pay receptionist or drop in payment box in studio lobby.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING DANCE ACCOUNTS!!!!

Upon Enrollment into Dance Classes: ALL DANCE ACCOUNTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT & VALID CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD ON ACCOUNT. PLEASE SEE RECEPTIONIST OR CALL DANCE SCHOOL DURING MORNING BUSINESS HOURS 11-2 TO UPDATE ACCOUNTS.


TIM SCHOOL OF DANCE WILL PROCESS A CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENT FOR MONTHLY TUITION WITH INFORMATION ON FILE FOR ALL PAST DUE DANCE ACCOUNTS NOT PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH.


Please be advised all payments made by credit or debit card will be assessed a convenience fee of $2 per transaction.

If you already have a CC on file....Thank you! If not or if the CC needs to be updated please log onto your TIM Dance account @ www.techniquesinmotion.com or contact TIM to add or update CC info.


Class cards are available for Adult Classes ONLY. $120.00 for 10 classes/11th class is FREE.

TIM Class card $60 for College students ONLY with a Valid College ID 10 classes, 11th class FREE plus registration fee. Class card valid for any Teen/ Adult class .

TIM Class card for Adult Classes ONLY. $120.00 plus registration fee for 10 classes/11th class is FREE.

Class cards NEVER EXPIRE!


Tuition Discount options: *Pay August-May TUITION IN FULL by Labor Day and receive 10 % discount off total. *Pay 6 months TUITION IN FULL and receive 5% discount off total. If entire dance season has been paid in full and student withdraws from classes at any point thru the season the discount will not be refunded. Multifamily discounts are no longer offered

Private lessons: Each instructor sets their own prices hourly. Please contact instructors individually through website.

Late fees: An absence is not an excuse for late payment. A $25 late fee will be applied to any tuition amount not paid in full by the 10th of each month. Late notices will be sent via email. If your account is more than 60 days past due, your child will be ineligible to participate in dance classes or any other studio activities until your account is in good standing. All tuition payments are considered late if not paid by the 10th of each month.

Dance Account Questions: Please contact Ms. Terrie during morning business hours or Receptionist at front desk.

Please review Reintegration Plan & Video prior to beginning classes 2020-2021:
http://www.techniquesinmotion.com/integration-policy/

We value your opinion! So we may better serve you please send us comments, suggestions, thoughts, concerns, etc. regarding our Spring Recital Programs, studio facilities, staff, class schedules, accounts via email through studio website or call us. Please check studio website for Events, Updates, News, Schedules, Registration, Studio Policies, Photos, etc. Questions: call us at 799-3223 during morning business hours or refer to website: www.techniquesinmotion.com.

As the owner of Techniques In Motion School of Dance, I want to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you & your family.
Sincerely,
Terrie Batson
Owner