Registration
A non-refundable fee of $30.00 per student, $20 for the 2nd family member and $60 per family is required yearly at the time of registration.
Dress Code/Representation
Students are required to wear proper dress code for each class. Hair must be pulled back off the face and neck.
A ballet bun is required for all ballet students!
Required dance attire can be ordered through discountdance.com using our code TP53909. All ballet students are required to wear full footed pink tights and pink ballet shoes.
Intro to Storybook: Comfortable clothing
Storybook Ballet: Pink cap sleeve leotard by Mirella M515C,
Kinder Storybook: Lilac cap sleeve leotard by Mirella M515C
Level I: Light blue cap sleeve leotard by Mirella M515C
Level II: Burgundy cap sleeve leotard by Mirella M515C
Level III & IV: Black cap sleeve leotard by Mirella M515C for Child and M515L for Adult
Level V: Black leotard any style, may wear any color on Saturday mornings
Contemporary/Lyrical/ Aerial: Any style/color leotard, black booty shorts or leggings and bare feet Jazz/Tap: Same color and style leotard as the ballet levels with black tap shoes or tan jazz shoes and black jazz/yoga pants
Attendance and Tardiness
Students are expected to attend all classes. Tardiness may result in the student sitting out of class as warming up is an essential part of class to prevent injury and prepare the dancer for more difficult exercises. Consistently attending class is crucial to the progression of the student. If a student has to miss class the class can be made up in a similar class at the same or lower level, but must be done within the same month.
Parent and Student Behavior
Parents and students are expected to be respectful towards all staff members, instructors, dance students, other parents and property while attending any classes and/or events.
Performances
Performances are held in the winter and spring. Costumes will only be provided for the winter performance with a small rental fee per costume due September 1. Costumes for the spring performance will be purchased by the students. The estimated cost for each costume will be between $90 and $150. If your child is in multiple classes you will need to purchase multiple costumes. A deposit of $50 per costume is due November 15, 2019. Tickets are to be purchased through the Egyptian Theatre and cost $19.50 for age 13+ and $15 age 4-12. Prices are subject to change.
Care of Students
The school is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students. Students are not to be left at the school for excessive time periods before or after their class. The studio opens at 4:20pm Monday-Thursday and 8:50am Saturday.
Inclement Weather/Emergency Closings
Inclement weather or emergency cancellations may occur on occasion. If Sycamore school district cancels school due to weather/emergency the dance school will follow. A class email and a Facebook post will be sent out. Classes can be made up per our attendance policy.
Photo/Video Consent
The Performing Arts Academy may photograph/video during class and performances on occasion. The academy uses these photos/videos for advertising and display purposes. I give my permission to the Performing Arts Academy use of photos/video of myself/my child.
Allergies
Dancers sometimes eat at the studio. Occasionally there may be peanuts or other nut based products or other food allergy concerns present in the studio. The Performing Arts Academy is not liable for allergic reactions. Parents should inform the staff and provide proper medication for their child.
Release of Liability
I wish to enroll my child in the Performing Arts Academy. I acknowledge that dance and aerial classes have inherent risks, however minimal, and by the enrollment of myself/my child, I understand, acknowledge and except those risks and agree to release and hold harmless the Performing Arts Academy for any physical injury claim or cause of action incurred as a result of instruction or performance under the direction of the Performing Arts Academy, it's agents, it's employees, or assigns. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless any suit, claim or cause of action which might accrue to any child or minor of which I am legal guardian, for any personal injury or loss incurred as a result of any instruction or performance under the direction or supervision of the Performing Arts Academy.
Tuition
Tuition is based on 36 weeks of classes and divided into 10 equal payment installments due on the 1st of each month. A deposit of first and last months tuition is required to monthly auto debit families. Semester I begins August 26, 2019 and ends January 23, 2020. Semester II begins January 25 and ends June 6, 2020. There are 2 payment options: monthly auto debit or semester tuition payments. Monthly payments are required to go through our automatic payment system. Semester payments are due at the time of registration and must be paid in full.
