Pricing and Policies

STUDIO POLICIES FALL-SPRING 2024-2025

Please read these policies carefully as some have changed from last season.

Enrollment is available online at TheDanceCorner.com

CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

MEMBERSHIP FEE

  • There is a one time, $60 membership fee for fall classes. There is one fee per family. The non-refundable $60 Family membership fee and first tuition installment (installment #1) are due upon enrollment in order to finalize your enrollment and reserve your child’s place in class.

TUITION FEES & PAYMENT

  • Tuition rates are for the full season (September-June, including studio holidays) from September 6, 2024 through the Spring recital June 2025, not by the number of classes in the month. A full season of dance includes a minimum of 31 lessons. Tuition fees are paid in 10 installments, starting June 1st, 2024. You will see this written on your account as “installment #1”

  • All clients are required to submit a credit/debit card or bank draft information at registration. After enrolling (paying the first installment and membership fee), tuition will be debited from your account (or charged to your credit card) on the 1st day of each remaining month beginning September 1, 2024. You will see each charge written as “installment #X”

  • Recital costume fees will be automatically charged to your account on November 15th. Costume fees will be sent to families in October.

  • Clients can check their balance at any time by logging into their account at TheDanceCorner.com.

  • A $25 service fee will be charged for all returned checks.

  • Accounts not paid within terms are subject to an accruing 5% monthly finance charge until paid. The Dance Corner reserves the right to discontinue service to any customer with an account more than 60 days past due.

WITHDRAWAL

  • To withdraw a parent must inform The Dance Corner in writing by logging into your account at TheDanceCorner.com and selecting “drop a class” or email office@thedancecorner.com.  Charges will continue to accrue to your account until The Dance Corner has been notified of your withdrawal in writing. Automatic bank debiting or credit card charges will stop starting the month following your written notice of withdrawal. Refunds or credits will not be given for tuition.

  • Payments made for membership, tuition and costumes are non-refundable.

  • There are no refunds of tuition for classes you’re scheduled to attend whether or not you attend the class, and there are no refunds for membership fees or tuition installment #1 payable upon registration.

PRIVATE LESSON CANCELLATION POLICY

  • All private lessons canceled with more than 24 hours notice will receive a full refund. No-show lessons or lessons canceled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the full amount.

RESCHEDULING, TEACHER AND CLASS SUBSTITUTION

• TDC reserves the right to reschedule or combine classes.

• TDC reserves the right to provide a substitute or replacement  teacher as TDC may deem necessary.

REFUNDS/CREDIT ON ACCOUNT

  • Refunds are only issued when The Dance Corner cancels a class due to low enrollment.

  • Class transfers are included for members and an account credit will be issued towards the new class when the student initiates a class transfer. Credit will be applied to any tuition or fees due to The Dance Corner within one year.

  • No credits will be issued for tuition installment #1.

ATTENDANCE

  • Regular attendance is vital to student progress and group choreography. Please make every effort to attend each class.

  • Students may make up classes missed due to illness, injury, inclement weather or personal holiday in another class of appropriate level. Tuition is not prorated for missed classes.

  • Make up classes do not cover recital choreography taught in missed classes. After April 1st, make up classes are available but will not catch students up on choreography they missed in their own class.

  • Please report absences via email to office@TheDanceCorner.com or by calling the studio 860-663-3738.

DRESS CODE

Proper attire and hair etiquette are required for all classes. Special class attire including shoes and hair will be published before the start of classes in August. Most required items are available in our Dance shop.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • At The Dance Corner we go to great lengths to keep you informed and up to date through monthly e-newsletter, e-mail, facebook and lobby postings.

  • Join our the TDC Parent & Student Community on Facebook to connect with faculty and families

  • Questions- We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your dancer and our programs. Let us know how we can help you in any way!

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY AND STUDIO CLOSURES

In the event of inclement weather, power outages or other conditions that are unsafe for our students to attend classes, an email will be sent and a Facebook post be made by 2:00pm for afternoon classes and 8:00am for morning classes if classes are canceled. Please note that we do not necessarily follow school closings as roads are often cleared by the time studio classes begin. Any canceled classes may be made up on your own time from our regular schedule of classes, based upon availability.

LOST AND FOUND AND SECURITY

  • Lost and found baskets are located in both lobbies. Please check the lost and found basket regularly as all lost and found items are donated to Goodwill or another charitable collection service on the 1st of each month.

  • Security cameras are located in the dance studios, lobbies and office for safety and security.

SPRING RECITAL COSTUME ORDERS/EXCHANGES

  • All classes have a recital costume unless noted on the schedule.

  • Spring Recital costumes are ordered in the fall to ensure availability and timely arrival. Spring Recital costumes will be paid by automatic EFT, debit or credit card payment on November 15 and are not refundable.. Costumes will not be ordered unless payment is received in full.

  • Costumes are delivered Jan-Mar.  Exchanges may be made at teacher discretion for sizing issues within one week of the student trying on the costume in class at no additional cost to the client. After one week there may be additional shipping/handling fees and/or limited availability.

  • Costumes will not be distributed to you until your account is paid in full. Costumes are non-returnable and non-refundable.

SPRING RECITAL

• We celebrate our students’ accomplishments annually with our Spring Recital. We encourage but do not require participation.

• The Spring Recital will be held in May or June with the date depending on local theater availability.

• Show assignments and rehearsal schedules will be tentatively published in March.

• Tickets will be available for purchase through a ticketing service prior to the performance date (date TBA).

CLASS PLACEMENT

Students will be placed in the appropriate class for their age and level.  Students new to dance may need to begin the year in a class younger than their age group, or may be asked to take an additional class for a period of time in order to catch up to their age group.  We ask that you please respect The Dance Corner staff decisions regarding placement. It is important to us that students of all ages and levels have a positive dance experience. All questions or concerns about class placement should be directed to The Operations Director.

2024-2025 Fall-Spring Session Tuition

MONTHLY CLASS PRICES (based on a 31 class session fee divided into 10 installments)-

  • One Weekly – 30 min class- $48

  • One Weekly – 45-55 min class- $66

Trial classes for Members:

  • Members can take a free trial class from September-January in any other classes for their age and level open for enrollment.