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Studio Policies

CLASS OBSERVATION
In order to keep distractions to a minimum, only students are allowed in the classroom. There is a one-way observation window and/or a closed circuit television monitor located in the lobby. You are welcome to discreetly observe as long as it does not distract your child or other class members. Instructors randomly invite parents in toward the end of class to show what they have been teaching. It is also a time to catch parent’s up on class progression.

STUDIO RULES

• Parents are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children. Children are not permitted to play in the lobbies at any time. The lobby is for sitting, observing and visiting only. Toys must be played with in the designated playroom area. The play area is designated for young children only. The studio is not a playground. Toys and other materials are not to be spread over lobby floors. Siblings and friends brought into the studio are to be monitored at all times. Horseplay inside/outside the building will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to ask anyone who is disruptive to leave.
   
• Please keep conversation in the lobby positive and up-beat. Negativity is not appreciated, nor tolerated.
   
• Drinks are only allowed in the lobbies. Do not bring food into the studio rooms.
   
• Please pick up your trash.
   
• A vacant studio is not to be played or loitered in.
 
• The studio office is a private area - students/families must enter only with a staff member.
 
• Please be on time for class. If a student is more than 5 minutes late, the instructor may not allow him/her to take class. It is very disruptive when students come in late.
 
• It is a common courtesy to call when you will not be in class.
 
• Be prompt in picking up your child. We will not be responsible for your child before and after class. Students may not be dropped off more than 10 minutes prior to their class time. If we notice your child being dropped off any earlier, we will be calling you to come and sit with your child.
 
• The studio doors will be unlocked 15 minutes prior to the first class of the day.
 
• Disrespect from students and parents toward any staff member will not be tolerated.
 
• Please do not park in the handicapped spaces unless you have a tag in your window. These spaces are to be used by handicapped persons only.  Also, please do not park in front of the gates (Fayetteville). If your vehicle is towed for any reason, we will not be held liable for towing fees.

STUDIO CLOSINGS and MAKE-UP LESSONS
The studio closes on major holidays(Labor Day, Thanksgiving week, Christmas break, New Year’s Eve/Day, Martin Luther King Day and Labor Day) and for inclement weather. If you are unsure about class cancellations, please call the studio. In extreme cases the studio may close during evening classes. Classes will not be made up for inclement weather unless the same class has missed two or more weeks due to inclement weather. Each student deserves 100% attention for the class he/she is enrolled in. Therefore, we CAN NOT make-up lessons that are missed. It is unfair for students in the class to be consistently interrupted by others coming in to make-up a lesson. We value your time and insist our students time with instuctors is valued as well.

MUSIC IN THE STUDIO
Music in class, during practice, for shows, etc. is monitored. Proper music will be chosen for each class. Students are exposed to a wide variety of music from Christian to pop. We do not allow harsh words, topics, etc. We provide age appropriate music in all classes. Instructors will choose tasteful music for their classes.

ANNUAL STUDIO PRODUCTION “recital”
We prefer to use the word “production” when referring to our year end program. Our staff works very hard to ensure the show is top notch! We hire auditorium as well as back stage staff. Special lighting and stage effects are an exciting addition to our shows. Parents, family and friends always have a hassle free experience! We generally schedule this performances mid-June.The date changes from year to year according to auditorium availability. Please consider this when making vacation plans.  We have 2 to 3 shows scheduled for the 2008 dance year. Each family will select the performance DVD of  the show  they would like. A few months before the production, students may sell ads to place in the program book. It is a very nice-professionally designed program. Details regarding ad sales will be available later in the year.

There is a $145 NON REFUNDABLE Production Fee charged per family (Due Nov. 15th 2007)

Each fall we have a cookie dough fundraiser. Although optional, many families prefer to participate and generally make enough from the fundraiser to offset the production fee. Any additional money made will be credited toward tuition.

This fee includes your child’s *COSTUME*, UNLIMITED TICKETS to the annual production, a souvenir DVD and PROGRAM BOOK. Each student per famliy will receive a souvenir DVD and program book. This added bonus will benefit families with multiple children.

COSTUMES – Remember we will alter costumes for you! This saves parents the hassle and additional expense. Each student requiring tights will receive one FREE pair. *Students will have one costume per class that he/she is enrolled in. The exception is Rising Stars year 2, who generally have 2 costumes. If your child is in multiple classes, you will be charged $55 per additonal costume. The first costume, per family, is inculded with the production fee, additional costume fees will be due Jan 15th, 2008.*

Dress Rehearsal:  All students, except “Earth Angels” will attend a mandatory dress rehearsal prior to the production.

Each student is rewarded at the year end production. Awards are compliments of Academy of Dance and Music

STUDIO PORTRAITS
Professional photographs are taken before each production. Participation is required, purchase is optional. There will be a minimal fee charged to students with multiple costume changes. Advance notice will always be given regarding dates, times and pricing.

VALUE of the ALL inclusive $145 production fee
Academy of Dance and Music is the ONLY dance studio in Northwest Arkansas offering ALL INCLUSIVE packages for the year end production. Listed below are what we have found to be standard rates for the services/souvenirs provided. We are proud to offer all of the same services and souvenirs to you for ONE reasonable fee!

ONE FEE at Academy of Dance and Music includes….

• COSTUME AND TIGHTS
  
• “RECITAL FEE”
  
• UNLIMITED TICKETS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
  
• DVD OF THE PERFORMANCE
  
• SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOK
  
• Also offered FREE of Charge….. ANNUAL AWARDS for each student and necessary COSTUME ALTERATIONS.
  
• Don’t forget…..we take care of everything for you. All you have to do is drop your child off back-stage and we will take care of the rest! Parents, family and friends watch our show from the audience, not the sidelines. Let us take care of the hassle for you!

This fee can be off set by participating in annual fundraisers

*Please talk to the studio director regarding additional costumes and sibling discounts

Dress Code
Dance is a discipline. Having a dress code promotes unity and professionalism in the studio. All students are given the same choices, therefore, allowing minimal “competition” in the classroom.

For your convenience…..Academy of Dance carries the required dancewear, tights and footwear. The dress code is very specific. Please check our store for required dancewear before purchasing other brands and styles.

• Dance attires must be solid, may not have rhinestones, bows, or anything distracting attached 
• Ballet Shoes must be Revolution brand, no drawstrings
• Hair must be pulled away from the face and off the shoulders in every class 
• Minimal jewelry is allowed, no dangle earrings, necklaces, etc
• Appropriate shoes and dance attire must be worn to all practices
• Street clothes are not allowed to be worn in practice  

The dress code will be strictly enforced

Early Childhood Program
Earth Angels: Leotard and tights (any color) with Pink Revolution Split Sole Ballet Shoes.
 
Baby Dolls - Dancing Dolls – Darling Divas – Rising Stars: Solid Black Leotard, NO SKIRTS, Pink,
Tan or Black Tights, Pink Revolution Split Sole Ballet Shoes and Tan Revolution Buckle Tap Shoes.
 
Rising Stars 2: Same attire as Rising Stars 1,  in addition to Tan Revolution Split Sole Jazz Shoes. 

Ballet and Lyrical
Black Leotard, Pink Tights and Pink Revolution Split Sole Ballet Shoes. NO SKIRTS.
Lyrical classes may wear foot thongs.

Classical Jazz
Black Leotard with Pink, Tan or Black Tights and Tan Revolution Split Sole Jazz Shoes.
Students may also wear Solid Black Jazz Pants or Solid Black Jazz Shorts.

Pom Dance and Hip Hop
Black Leotard and Short/Capris. Our Studio T’s may be worn over the Leotard as long as it is form fitting.
Black Revolution Split Sole Jazz Shoes. Socks must be worn.

Tap
Black Leotard and Tan, Black or Pink Tights or socks and Class-Appropriate Shoes.
Our Studio T-shirt may be worn over leotard as long as it is form fitting.
Solid Black capris or dance pants may be worn.

Acro
Any color leotard or biketard, NO tights or shoes. NO SKIRTS.

Adult Classes
Comfortable dance or gym attire with appropriate shoes. Capri pant length is preferred in all adult classes.

Tuition Policy Information:

ALL NEW ENROLLMENTS RECEIVE FREE DANCEWEAR AND SHOES
*Please call the office to see what this includes for your child*

Academy of Dance and Music students must follow a specific dress code. Each NEW student will receive the required attire.

More tuition information coming soon...

Pagnozzi Charities grants income based scholarships for K-8th grade to play sports. Pagnozzi Scholarships include sports registration fees, camps, sports equipment, monthly instructional classes, etc… To apply for a scholarship you will need to submit a completed scholarship application, proof of income for the previous month, and a copy of the completed registration for the program you are applying for. Please allow 2 weeks for processing. A scholarship application may be printed or filled out and submitted from their website:  www.pagnozzicharities.org.

Monthly tuition fees are paid in one of three ways.
#1 BEST VALUE …Pay the year (Fall 08 / Spring 09) in full by June 1st, 2008 and we will WAIVE your $149 Production Fee. Additional costume balances for those who have more than one costume (if owed) may be paid by check, cash, credit or debit card when due.

#2 Automatic Debit of your checking, savings or credit card account. All fees are debited on the 1st of the month. Additional fees such as the production fee and costume balances (if owed) will also be debited from your account on their due dates. This option will guarantee you will never be late paying your tuition. Hassle free and safe.

#3 Pay Aug-Dec. tuition as well as the $149 production fee upon enrollment and Jan-May tuition by Dec. 1st. (5 % discount per semester tuition when received on time. Your first payment must be received upon enrollment and your second payment must be received by Dec. 1st to qualify for the discount) There will be no discount for payments not received by the due dates. Additional costume balances for those who have more than one costume (if owed) may be paid by check, cash, credit or debit card when due.

Instructors:
Each gained their own sense of style and choreography experience while training during their young adolescence up through their college years. They have trained from young ages all over the United States in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, acrobatics and clogging and have competed and trained with many professional dancers across the country. All instructors believe that determination, dedication, and development of dancers are the key to success at Academy of Dance and Music. Instructors remain up to date with correct technique and terminology as well as new teaching methods by attending dance conferences yearly. Academy of Dance believes in forming a well-rounded dancer that is educated as well as able to perform any style of dance. Although each teacher has a specific area in which they concentrate, they are all well-rounded instructors with the ability to teach any style of dance.  Learning from every instructor can be expected over extended educational training.

Those instructors who are certified through Dance Masters of America, Inc. or have a dance degree are responsible for designing classroom syllabus for all instructors and overseeing each dance program in their specified area of expertise.

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