Let's Dance McGregor
Rules and Policies
2019-2020
The following rules apply to all registered Let's Dance McGregor" Students, PLEASE BE SURE TO READ IN FULL TO ENSURE YOUR AWARENESS OF COMMITMENTS FOR THIS DANCE SEASON:

The Dance Season is September 3, 2019- May 24, 2020
Competition Teams: August 6, 2019- May 24, 2020

1. Registration to the 2019-2020 is $25 per dancer ($10 sibling discount). Registration includes reading and agreeing to the rules and policies of Lets Dance McGregor by signing this contract of agreement. You agree to pay the full season's tuition by monthly, bi-yearly or yearly payments. There are no refunds on registration or tuition payments. Registration fee and the first month's tuition must be received to hold your student's spot in classes. Please log on to the parent portal after this registration form is submitted to make a payment and complete the registration process.

Let's Dance McGregor Classes Please See Schedule
Core: Ballet, Tap, and Jazz Combo Class for ages 3-18
Competition: Lyrical, Jazz, Ballet, contemporary, novelty, and Hip hop
Private lessons and special classes use the event registration link.

2. Payments: Tuition, Costumes, Props, Recital Fee
*We accept cash, check, credit card, and bill pay through bank processing.

2.1 Tuition Payments are due:
Monthly payments are processed on the 1st of each month.
Bi-yearly payments are processed on September 4th and January 10th August 6th Competition Dancers
Yearly/Full season payments are processed on September 4th. August 6 for Competition Dancers

Private lessons payments are due on the day of scheduling. Please click on the private lessons link on the Let's Dance McGregor Website.

2.2 Payment Responsibility/Notice: The person(s) that registers the child for dance classes will be responsible for payment. If there is someone else who is paying tuition, it will be your responsibility in collecting payment. Tuition payments are non refundable. Tuition is due even if a parent allows the child to quit dance classes for any reason. When you sign the contract, you are agreeing to pay for the entire season and securing your child's spot at the studio. Our commitment to you is to stay open and provide dance education for the entire season based on our budget after registration. We understand life happens, and we are willing to help families when unexpected or tragic events happen. If you cannot pay your bill within 10 days of the due date, you will make an appointment with Ms. Colleen to set up an official good faith contract. Our studio is one of a kind in helping dancers continue to dance with the support of the McGregor Community. Customers who break their contract will be reported to local authorities, investors, and the McLennan County Small Claims Court. $25 return check fee on all insufficient checks.

2.23. Dancers enrolled in the Topaz Tutuz, Dazzlin Diamonds, and Mommy & Me classes will be allowed to break their contract if the child is unable to successfully participate in dance classes by October 1st. Examples: crying, running, falling, etc. We want our first timers to enjoy classes safely!

2.3 Costume Payments:
Costumes are estimated from $135-$200. (Approximate total for 3 costumes) This variation depends on your child's size and the style Ms.Colleen has chosen. Costumes styles are released each fall. Ms. Colleen will post the exact costume prices 30 days before the due date. Please plan to pay the estimated amounts.
Core Due Dates: November 15th 75% due
December 20th final 25% due
Competition Due Date: October 17th full costume payment due
Solo Due Date: Dec 20th or limited availability Jan-March

2.31 There are no refunds and limited exchange options require a $33 exchange and shipping fee. You may make size alterations to your costume if needed. Our recommended seamstress is: Leann Bowden @
Stitch-N- Stuff (254)744-4986


2.4 Recital Fee: $130 per dancer Due April 15th. Siblings are $25 each.
Recital Fee includes 2 day rental of the CAC auditorium, staff, awards ceremony, stage & production costs, reception, and a recital DVD for each dance family. There is no admission fee. This combined fee keeps cost low and local!

2.5 Prop fees: Prop fees estimate from $5-$20. Prop fees are usually added to the costume total, but if the prop is needed earlier in the season, Ms. Colleen will give you 3 weeks notice to pay the prop fee. Dancers get to keep these individual props. (Umbrellas canes, stuffed animals)

2.51 Competition Prop: We are working on a production for this year's competition that can be utilized all year long. We will need volunteers and or require a prop production fee of $25 per dancer to help build our sets. Due dates and totals, 3 weeks in advance.

3. Attendance: It is required that all students attend all lessons unless it is impossible to do so because of illness or emergency. Dancers who constantly miss lessons will not be allowed to perform with their team. Students will be required to make up classes at your expense unless exceptions are made and approved by Ms. Colleen. Please keep in mind that our dance season is 9-10 months. Missing one class is like missing one week of school. It will take the entire dance season to prepare all students for our recital. It is very critical for students to attend class for their own good, as well as, the good of the whole class. Everyone is part of the dance family and everyone is expected to attend all classes and rehearsals.

3.1 You are responsible for initiating communication between your dance studio and your other activities and school. Ms. Colleen has worked with the band director, cheer sponsor, and softball/baseball board/coaches for many years. Parents must be the one to take their dance schedule to their teachers and coaches. The studio scheduled is planned around almost every school activity and age group in McGregor. We have done our best to make this schedule work for everyone!
3.2 Dancers are not permitted to miss class two weeks before a performance. If a student becomes ill during this time frame, the parent may pay for a team make up lesson that will require the entire class to attend before the performance.

4. Finale Practice-(TBA May 21st), Dress Rehearsal May 23r &Recital May24th

All three events are mandatory for all students. Please put this in your schedule ASAP so that it is not a surprise. Finale practice will be at the studio. Dress Rehearsal will be at the CAC from 9am -noon on Saturday and Recital will be at the CAC approximately 1:30pm
Cultural Activities Center, the CAC is in Temple Texas. Costume and grooming checklists and a recital note with reminders will be given out 3 weeks in advance.

5. Entering and exiting the studio. You are responsible for making sure your student enters the building during drop off and exits with you during pick-up. No students are permitted to wait outside unless with a teacher. Students will not be released until a parent or guardian comes inside and picks them up. This is to ensure safety of your child. There will be no baby- sitting of students or siblings provided before or after lessons. You may make arrangements with Ms. Colleen if you are running late or ask permission to drop off early for special circumstances. Please do not drop off your child earlier than 5 minutes before class. We have other classes in session and would like to conclude each class without distractions. Instructors will not be responsible for students before and after lessons have concluded. Please make sure you have confirmed with Ms. Colleen or an instructor that you are leaving with your child. (Dancers under the age of 6 should not plan to arrive to class any earlier than 5 minutes before class starts on a weekly basis.) Please review the parking procedures. The drive way is not a parking lot and is only a one way drive for Let's Dance McGregor Customers. Apartment tenants park the opposite direction to avoid traffic jams. Children are not allowed to play in the driveway.


6. Lobby Rules: Parents are asked not to stay during your child's class time. Exception: Topaz Tutuz parents are allowed to wait in the lobby to assist their child with bathroom needs. Please ask Ms. Colleen for any special circumstances that may require a parent in the Lobby. Siblings and friends are not allowed to wait in the lobby. This creates distractions. Parents who view through the window are asked not to touch the doors and be obviously seen through the window. This causes the class to focus on you, talk about their parents, and wave to their parents instead of dancing. Parent watch times will be announced to parents one week in advance for the last 5 minutes of the following week's class. Running, spinning, flips, and playing in the Lobby are prohibited by everyone for safety.

7. Class Attire and Grooming: Start class in first position! Students are to wear tights, leotards, unitards, ballet shirts, hot shorts, fitted dance tops, or fitted dance pants/capris to class. Your choice in pattern and color. Large tutus and warm ups are to be taken off after warm up. Students with maturing bodies are required to wear supporting tops and bottoms for appropriate coverage. Students out of dress code will be recommended to the correct attire.
T_SHRITS and WINDSHORTS ARE NOT ALLOWED. ONLY FITTED TOPS and SHORTS. All hair is to be pulled back, off of the face, and neck. No loose jewelry or hoop earrings that could get ripped out.

7.1 Dance Shoes: Dance Shoes are specific for each class. All core classes must have ballet and tap shoes. All dance practice tap shoes must be Balera or Bloch brands. Red Hot Rubyz and Jazzy Jades will need to purchase jazz shoes after the costume styles are released. This is to ensure you purchase the correct color for recital. Competition teams see your shoes requirements. All Dancers will wear balera suntan tights at recital.

You may order dance shoes and tights at the studio or online. To ensure you have the correct color and style, please use the sizers at the studio and double check that the brands match. (Size 12 in balera will not be the same size 12 in bloch etc.) There are no refund or exchanges on retail orders.
You may also place an order online in the retail section at letsdancemcgregor.com. Your account will be updated in parent portal within 2 buiness days.

7.12 Class Shoes:
Mommy and Me * Topaz Tutuz* Dazzlin Diamonds
Ballet shoes: ballet pink split sole ballet shoes
Tap Shoes: Tan Balera beginner lace tap shoes (B60)

Red Hot Rubyz
Ballet shoes: ballet pink split sole ballet shoes
Tap Shoes: Tan Balera beginner lace tap (B60)
Jazz shoes- color TBA in November- wait to purchase

Jazzy Jades
Ballet shoes: ballet pink split sole ballet shoes
Tap Shoes: Tan Balera slip on (B150)
Jazz shoes- color TBA in November- wait to purchase

Blue Magic
TBA- sneakers for now

Royal Ribbons * Sapphire Silhouettes
Ballet shoes, ½ lyrical, Tan Jazz shoes Bloch S0401, Blk jazz shoes Bloch S0401 (Pointe shoes/na)
Character shoes-TBA . Ballet shoes for class

Competition Team gear
Blk razer LDM tank
Blk shiny high waisted leggings
Blk Socks
LDM Warm-up Jacket
BLk JAzz shoes


7.2 What to bring each week:
Dance bag, all dance shoes, socks for tap shoes. Students who forget their dance shoes will not be permitted to dance on the floor in socks or tights; the floor is too slippery. Students may dance barefoot or with approved sneakers. All shoes and bags should be labeled with your child's name.

Water: Students need to bring a water bottle. NO glass containers, no sugar drinks that may cause tummy aches or colored drinks. You may purchase a bottle of water for $1 at the studio if you have forgotten your water. Students who are in need of water will be given a bottle of water and parents will need to bring $1 by the next class. Please do not throw liquids in the trash can. Simply pour liquids in the sink and dispose of trash in the trash can or recycling bin.

8. Solos, duets, trios: Every three years you may perform a special or solo routine at recital with no extra registration or choreography fee. Parents will need to purchase private lessons for dancer/s and may help chose the style and song for the routine. All other solos require a $50 registration fee and must set up monthly class schedule. Team dancers must not fall behind in the team practicing or attendance, and parents must be current on tuition before any extra classes are allowed.

9. Private Lessons- must be prepaid. Lessons must be paid before your lessons is confirmed. No refunds for cancellations. NO refunds for rescheduling your lesson within 7 days of your scheduled lesson. If you fall ill, have an emergency, or a family fatality, you may get 1 free reschedule per year. If an instructor cancels, you will receive 50% off on your next private lesson.

10. Photos/Videos: Students and student performance photos and video will be used for marketing and acknowledgement purposes.
Class videos are not to be posted on social media without Ms. Colleen's permission. This includes taking video through the windows.

11. Contact: Parents: please feel free to contact Ms. Colleen about your dancer's progress. Ms. Colleen gets out of class in the late evenings, possibly after your bedtime. Feel free to set up a time to contact her or let her know when to call you to avoid waking you up after the last lesson of the evening has ended.
Parent text Example: When are the prop fees due? Don't text me after 9:30pm or before 7am.

You may also explain your preferred communication times on your registration form.

Facebook messenger is used by competition groups so that sound notifications can be turned off and do not interrupt you, and Ms. Colleen can respond anytime.
Parent text example: How much are tights? Facebook message me after 9pm.
The studio Facebook messenger is delayed and sometimes holds messages. You may friend Ms. Colleen Henson on your FB to receive faster replies or Email is available too.

*Text messaging may be used for short responses from Ms. Colleen. Please do not send long text messages to Ms. Colleen. Her response could be misunderstood. A better way to communicate is to set up a time to talk via phone or in person. If you have missed a class, please contact Ms. Colleen to see what you have missed after you know the class has concluded. Please notify Ms. Colleen if your child is sick or injured.
Email: Letsdancemcgregor @ yahoo.com or call/text: (254)498-1332

12. Injuries: Students are to attend class even if they are injured. They can still learn from the class by watching. Illness: dancers must not attend class with a fever, contagiousness, or serious illnesses. Parents should notify Ms. Colleen if your child is ill or has to miss class. In some cases, a doctor's note will be required. Dancers may not be able to perform in events if they have missed any classes in the two weeks leading up to the performance. Special arrangements for a make up with the team may be made with your team so that the whole team can perform together. The dancer needing the make will be required to pay the makeup lesson fee.

13. Parking and drive-through procedures
The Studio Drive way will only be available for drop off only.
Parking is available on Main Street and 2nd street.
Do not park in the staff or apartment parking. The drive way is a one way drive Mon-Thurs from 3-8:30pm, or during any scheduled team practices.
Enter from the alley and exit onto Main Street in your vehicle.
The tenants above the studio shall park anyway they like in their reserved spots... (Which is usually opposite of the direction you will travel) Do not park in their assigned places even if they are not there. If you park in their spots we will have to stop class and ask you to move your vehicle.

Class Room Procedures

Class room procedures are in place to preserve the dance floor, respect the instructors and class room, and provide an effective class for all students to learn in a safe and positive way.

Entering and exiting the class room like a dancer!!
No one is to enter the class without the instructor's permission.
Students and parents are not allowed to walk across the dance floor wearing outside street shoes.
Please take off your street shoes before walking on the dance floor. Change your shoes in the Lobby.
Students will walk into the studio class room, put away their belongings and wait for the instructor to give the opening steps to enter the dance floor or warm up routine.

Students are not to run or scream and play across the dance floor. Students will be given permission by the instructor to take their spots on the dance floor. Students who disrespect this rule are to leave the dance studio, and respectfully re-enter the class room again!
This rule is to keep students safe and focused on the lessons at hand.

Class
Students are to follow the instructions of the instructors and assistant instructors. Students are to clap at the end of every class for the instructors and the dance that was done during the lesson.
Students are to use words of encouragement or clapping to encourage their peers as they accomplish technique, skills, combinations, or movements in the lesson.

Talking
Students will need to raise their hand to ask a question in class. Students will be required to promptly answer questions with manners to their instructors. Talking and socializing are encouraged outside of class in the waiting rooms not in the class room.

Restroom
We only have one restroom. Do not enter the studio class room to go to the restroom while a class is in session. This disrupts the entire class. Please use the restroom between classes. We do not want to spend the entire class time using the restroom.

Mirrors
No one is permitted to touch the mirrors. Please do not lean against the mirrors they are made of glass. Students who disrespect these rules will be asked to clean all of the mirrors with their parents after class or pay to replace any mirrors they damage.

Dance Bag
Please keep your shoes in your dance bag and label all of your shoes and bag. Respect other dancer's bags and shoes and work together when items get mixed up. If you name is inside your shoes, we will know it is yours and kindly return it to you.

Dancers- Have fun dancing! Take pride in the accomplishments you achieve. You will see yourself striving and advancing in each class if you follow these simple rules and practice your heart out at home!

Studio Dates to Remember

Monthly tuition is due on the First class of each month
Props TBA
Dance Classes Begin Sept 3rd 2019
September 26- Studio Closed (Prop team and staff volunteer for Dancing with the Waco Stars/Family Abuse Center)
September 15 Founders Day
(Competition teams will be performing in the afternoon at the main stage)
November 15th Recital Costumes Due 75%
Nov.25-29 NO CLASS-Thanksgiving break
December 20th Recital Costumes Due 25%
December 23trdJan. 3rd NO CLASS-Christmas break
January 26th cheer on our contest teams @ MCC Highlander Gym (date not confirmed)
March 9th -13th NO CLASS-Spring break
March 30th - order recital tights and shoes
April 15th Recital Fee Due $130 +$25 per sibling.
April 24th last shoe and tight orders
Studio photos- TBA- optional
May 16th finale Practice @ studio 5:30-7:30pm
May 23 Dress Rehearsal CAC Temple 9am-noon
May 24th Recital CAC Temple 1:30pm- dancers arrive at 1pm

Mondays
Private lessons only after 6:30pm
Tuesdays
4:45pm-6:15pm Royal Ribbons
6:15pm-7:15pm Jazzy Jades
7:15pm-8:00pm Blue Magic Hip Hop
8:00pm-9pm advanced Hip Hop
Wednesdays
4:00-5:30pm TBA
5:30-8pm Sapphire Silhouettes
Thursdays
4:45pm-5:30pm Topaz Tutuz
5:30pm-6:30pm Dazzlin Diamonds
6:30pm-7:30pm Red Hot Rubyz

I, the undersigned, parent or guardian of the above referenced child, do waive any and all claims that I, my spouse, or my heirs might assert against Let's Dance McGregor, Colleen Henson, individually, and the studio for any damage, illness, or injury of any character whatsoever which might directly or indirectly result from my association with Lets Dance McGregor and the instructors of the same. I certify that my child is in good physical condition and fully able to participate in activities associated with Let's Dance McGregor. I have read and understand the 2019-2020 policies of the Let's Dance McGregor Studio and will abide by the requirements therein. I agree to pay the full tuition, recital, costume, and prop fees for the classes my child is in for the 2019-2020 Let's Dance McGregor Dance Season. I give my permission for Let's Dance McGregor to charge my credit card or bank account for all fees at the scheduled due dates through JackRabbit and SafeSave processing.