McCann’s School of Dance Studio Policies and Information

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Adult Classes

Tuition policy

1. MONTHLY COSTS, per family.

1 class per week $33.00    2 classes per week $53.00 3 classes per week $68.00

4 classes per week $83.00       5 classes per week $88.00 6 classes per week $93.00

2. A $20.00 registration fee per student must accompany registration and is nonrefundable.  In addition, one month of tuition (see chart above) is due with every registration and is applied to May 2010 tuition.

3. Payments are due on or before the 10th of each month. Payments may be mailed to McCann’s School of Dance, P.O. Box 14, Hummelstown, PA 17036, or dropped into the payment box in the studio reception area.  Please include a monthly payment coupon or invoice slip with your payment.  Note student’s name on check memo.  Payments received after the 10th of the month should include a $5.00 late fee.  Students that are behind in payments more that a month will not be able to attend class.

$20 service fee will be charged for a check returned for insufficient funds.

4. A discount of 5% may be taken when paying 4 months or more of tuition in advance, at one time.  Discount may not be taken for late payments.

5. If a student’s family has financial concerns there are a few scholarships available based on financial need.  If interested request an application.  Anyone wishing to donate to the scholarship fund should contact the office.

6. Refunds are not given for classes missed.  Schedule permitting, make up classes may be arranged with the teachers permission.

Placement Guidelines   Because the study of dance is subjective, students are placed in classes according to ability levels.  Although every effort will be made to place students in the program, McCann's School of Dance reserves the right to deny a registration request if no appropriate class is available.

Disability   If possible, any students with a physical, mental or emotional disability will receive basic accommodations to enhance their chances for success in dance class.  Prior to the start of classes, students with special needs must provide written documentation of relevant disabilities and specific requests for accommodations.  Our goal is to provide the most educational and enjoyable experience for all of our students.

Attendance

Class attendance is the backbone of good ongoing dance technique.  We encourage our students to be well-rounded by participating in a variety of activities, but if a student will be unable to attend their dance class for a month or more, they must notify the instructor and the office of the situation and indicate when they intend to return.  Students and parents need to understand that during a student’s absence they will be missing both technique instruction and choreography development.  It should be understood  that a student may be moved to a different technique level or that choreography adjustments may have be made to accommodate their absence.

Observation

Parents may observe student progress during open houses held throughout the year.   Parents may also observe inconspicuously from the hallway window.  Please refrain from attracting your child’s attention during instruction as it tends to disrupt the class environment. It is also helpful to the instructors if the reception area remains relatively quiet.  Your consideration will help us provide the best dance experience possible. 

Recital

There is a recital at the end of the year.  A costume and tickets must be purchased.

Dress requirements

Ballet - Students must wear leotards and tights.  Sheer skirts may be worn with the instructor’s permission.  Long hair must be pulled back off the face.  No large shirts should be worn.

Shoe Requirement-  Pink soft Ballet slippers.

It is recommended that students 7 years old and younger wear Revolution ballet shoes sold at the studio the beginning of the year and in the spring before the show. These Ballet slippers feature a stretch insert for growth and no strings to tie.

Jazz - Students must wear leotards and tights, jazz pants or biker shorts.  No large shirts or crop tops allowed. 

Shoe Requirement - Black jazz shoes with split sole.

Hip Hop  - Loose fitting pants and shirts may be worn  

Shoe Requirement - dance sneakers or regular sneakers.

Tap - Students must wear leotards and tights, or tights and biker shorts.  No large shirts, jeans or crop tops allowed.  Tap shoes must be in good repair, no loose taps. 

Shoe Requirement -Child: Flat black patent leather “child tie” tap shoe.  Teens and Adult-Adult tap or jazz/tap shoe.

Black character shoe with 1 1/2 heel only for older students and with teacher’s permission. Do not purchase heel-type shoes until instructor informs you that they will be used in your class.

Other Adult Classes

Students should wear exercise wear. Shoes required - Black Jazz shoes.

Note:  Do not wear any of your dance footwear outside of the studio.  This is for your safety and for the protection of the dance floors.

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