Registration, payments, Fees
Let's Dance McGregor
Rules and Policies
2021-2022
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 Core Class Dance Season September 7, 2021- May 22, 2022
Sapphire Silhouettes: August 4, 2021- May 22, 2022
1. Registration to the 2021-2022 is $55 (no charge extra charge for sibling enrollment). 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. Bi-yearly and monthly payments are available, and you agree to pay the full amount of tuition for the year. There are no refunds on registration, tuition, recital fee, or costume payments. Registration fee must be received to hold your student's spot in classes. Please log on to the parent portal after completing this registration form is submitted to make a payment and complete the registration process. Payments not received within 48 hours of registration will be dropped and your reserved spot reopen to any waitlists.
Let's Dance McGregor Classes
Core: Ballet, Tap, and Jazz Combo Class for ages 3-18
Sapphire Silhouettes class: ballet, lyrical, and jazz,
Featured lessons, 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. All scheduled payments will be charged and processed on the scheduled dates. Please make sure your card on file is your preferred method of payment as all payments will be done automatically this year for all scheduled fees.
2.1 Tuition Payments are due:
Monthly payments are processed on the 1st of each month.
Bi-yearly payments are processed on September 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022. ( August 1, 2021 Sapphire Silhouettes.)
Yearly/Full season payments are processed on September 1st, 2021
Tuition Costs
Dance Students for all Combo Core Dance Classes
$450 yearly plan, $225, Bi-Yearly plan , $50 monthly plan,
Sapphire Silhouettes Class
$720 yearly plan, $360 Bi-Yearly plan , $80 monthly plan,
Sibling Discounts
20% tuition discount for second dancer's tuition from the same household.
Example: Monthly payment $50 for dancer 1 + $40 for dancer 2 =total monthly tuition $90
30% tuition for third dancer's tuitions from the same household
Example: Monthly payment $50 for dancer 1 + $40 for dancer 2 + $35 for Dancer 3 =total monthly tuition $125
Featured lessons and Private lesson payments are due on the day of scheduling.
Event Registrations open within 1 month of class. (Approx. $10-$15 per class)
Private lessons are $20 for dancers enrolled in classes.
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 nonrefundable. Tuition is due even if a parent allows the child to quit dance classes for any reason. When you sign this 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 class will be allowed to break their contract if the child is unable to successfully participate in dance classes by September 23, 2021. Examples: crying, running, falling, etc. We want our first timers to enjoy classes safely! If you child is not ready for classes, you will be notified to try again next season.
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 on Nov. 1st. Please plan to pay the estimated amounts.
Full costume payment due Nov. 19, 2021 ($135-$200, this depends on sizing and shipping)
Costume will be charged on auto pay on Nov. 19, 2021.
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, and digital recital video link for each dance family. There is no admission fee. This combined fee keeps cost low and local! Recital fee will be charged on auto pay on April 15, 2021.
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 week's notice to pay the prop fee. Dancers get to keep these individual props. (Umbrellas canes, stuffed animals)
2.6 Production props: We are working on a production for this year's theme. We may need volunteers and or may have prop production fee of $25 per dancer to help build our sets. Due dates and totals, 3 weeks in advance. This is not likely but will be discussed with parents before making this decision.
Attendance policies/mandatory dates
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. COVID 19: all students that may miss due to COVID 19 are approved. Everyone must utilize the Healthy and Safety Procedures before coming to every class.
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 or the dancer will not be permitted to participate.
4. Dress Rehearsal May 21, 2022 & Recital May 22, 2022
Please put these dates on your schedule ASAP so that it is not a surprise. Dress Rehearsal will be at the CAC from 3pm -6pm on Saturday and Recital will be at the CAC approximately 1:30pm on Sunday.
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.
Lobby Rules
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 or parents. Students will not be released until a parent or guardian arrives to pick 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 new cleaning procedures 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 driveway is not a parking lot and is only a one way drive for Let's Dance McGregor Customers only. Apartment tenants park the opposite direction to avoid traffic jams. Children are not allowed to play in the driveway.
6. Lobby Rules: Please use good etiquette and manners in the lobby areas. Running, spinning, flips, and playing in the lobby are prohibited by everyone for safety. Dancers may change out of street shoes, stretch, or warm up in their designated arrival areas.
6.1 Parents may watch the beginning and end of classes through the windows. We ask parents and siblings to leave the studio to allow for your dancer to train without distractions.
6.2 Parent watch days will be announced and larger groups may be required to utilize rotating watch times.
Class attire, grooming, shoes
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 tights with either in the required costuming color or the color of their skin tone at recital. Some teams will be required to order shoes as a part of their costuming
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. You must make an appointment to be sized for shoes. Shoe orders will be charged to the card you have on file once you request an order.
Note: Size 12 in balera will not be the same size 12 in bloch etc. There are no refund or exchanges on retail orders. Please make an appointment with Ms. Colleen to be sized for shoes.
7.12 Class Shoes:
* Topaz Tutuz* Dazzlin Diamonds
Ballet shoes: ballet pink split sole ballet shoes
Tap Shoes: Tan Balera beginner velcro strap tap shoes
Red Hot Rubyz
Ballet shoes: ballet pink split sole ballet shoes
Tap Shoes: Tan Balera beginner Velcro strap
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
Indigo Lace
Ballet shoes: ballet pink split sole canvas ballet shoes
Tap Shoes: Tan Balera slip on (B150) or velcro strap/tie
Jazz shoes- color TBA in November- wait to purchase
* Sapphire Silhouettes
Ballet shoes, ½ lyrical, Tan Jazz shoes Bloch S0401, Blk jazz shoes Bloch S0401 (Pointe shoes/na)
Character shoes-Black .
Canvas ballet pink split sole 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, and water. 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. The studio will no longer provide water for dancers. Please bring your own water. 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.
Private lessons/ solos, duets. & trios
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, your lesson will be rescheduled and you will receive 50% off on your next private lesson.
Photo/Video release and rules
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.
Any zoom/online classes or private streamed classes are not to be shared to the public or posted on social media.
Communication
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.
The Band website and app is used by all groups so that sound notifications can be turned off and do not interrupt you, and Ms. Colleen can respond anytime. If you need a quick response, please use a text message.
*Text messaging may be used for short responses from Ms. Colleen. Please do not send long text messages to Ms. Colleen. Your concern and 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
Injuries/Illness
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.
*Due to the pandemic- your student may not be required to take additional private lessons.
Parking/Drive through procedures
13. Parking and drive-through procedures
The Studio Driveway is now available for drop off and pick up.
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 in one line.
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.
Do not park in the drive way to pick up your dancer. You will be holding up the line. If you are coming inside, park on main street or 2nd street.
Classroom procedures
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 classroom.
Restroom
We only have one restroom.. We do not want to spend the entire class time using the restroom. Please make sure you have used the restroom before you come to class. Encourage your dancer to use the restroom before class or during the breaks.
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
Studio Dates to Remember
Registration is due with 48hours of registering for a class.
Yearly Tuition, Bi-yearly tuition, and Monthly tuition is processed on the First of each month through our automatic payment processing.
Props TBA
Dance Classes
Sapphire Silhouettes Begin August 4, 2021
Core Classes Begin Sept 7-10 2021
November 18th Recital Costumes due and processed (Approx $135-$200- notification on Nov. 1st)
Nov.22-26 NO CLASS-Thanksgiving break
December 20 -Jan. 2 NO CLASS-Christmas break
March 7th -11th NO CLASS-Spring break
April 15th Recital Fee processed $130 +$25 per sibling.
May 1- last chance to order shoe and tights for recital
Studio photos- TBA- optional
May 21 Dress Rehearsal CAC Temple 3pm-6pm
May 22 Recital CAC Temple 1:30pm- dancers arrive at 1pm
*If the pandemic changes effect our events alternate changes will take place.
Mondays
Private lessons only after 6:30pm
Tuesdays
4:45pm-5:30pm Topaz Tutuz
5:45- 6:45pm Red Hot Rubyz
7:00pm-8:00pm Jazzy Jades
Wednesdays
5:30pm-8:00pm Sapphire Silhouettes
Thursdays
5:15pm-6:15pm Dazzlin Diamonds
6:30pm-7:30pm Indigo Lace
Health and Safety Procedures
LDM Health Safety Procedures
Before coming to class EVERY TIME.
Self-screen before going into a gym or exercise facility or class for any of the following new or worsening signs or symptoms of possible COVID-19:
o Cough
o Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
o Chills
o Repeated shaking with chills
o Muscle pain
o Headache
o Sore throat
o Loss of taste or smell
o Diarrhea
o Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
o Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19
Please do not come to class if your dancer checks yes to any of above.
Act of God Clause
Let's Dance McGregor reserves the right to change all the dates and practices times including the extension of the year if a natural disaster, pandemic, or an act of God does not allow for the original policies, contacts and procedures to occur. Let's Dance McGregor will not give refunds, but will make alterative opportunities for the events and classes to proceed.
Let's Dance McGregor reserves the right to change the recital date and close the studio to provide online classes when acts of natural disaster, loss of location, illness of staff, or from the effects of a pandemic. These acts of God are out of our control, and Let's Dance McGregor will provide alternative avenues to complete this contract by rescheduling classes or events and or providing alternate services through online classes. Refunds will not be given.
Liability Waiver
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 Let's 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 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 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 via automatic payment.
