Studio Info

Tuition:
Discounts are given to students/sibling taking 2 or more classes. View rates on Tuition fees page. The same amount of tuition will be due weather there are 3, 4, or 5 classes in a month. Tuition is based on an annual fee broken into monthly payments.

Dancers will receive a minimum of 33 lessons and a maximum of 35 lessons for each class they take per year. All holidays and days off are not included in the lesson fee.

If classes are cancelled due to poor weather conditions a make up class will be scheduled or you will be allowed to make up the class with another class of your choice see front desk for recommendations.

Tuition is based on a ten month period (Sept-June). All holidays have been taken into consideration. No refunds or adjustments will be made for school closings, sickness, or excused absences.

Registration:
$25 registration fee is due at time of registration. ($50 for families of two or more dancers).

Late Fee:
A $25 late fee will automatically be added to all payments that are not made by the due date. No exceptions. Bills are only generated if payments are past due or as a reminder for additional payments that will be due on your account. There will be a $35.00 fee for all returned checks or declined credit cards.

Refund Policy:
All Registration Fees, Tuition, Costume Deposits, Balances etc…are non Refundable. Unused Merchandise can only be returned with a receipt in exchange for studio credit ONLY.

Class Adjustments:
Classes with 5 or less students are subject to cancellation or shortening of the class to 45 mins.

Recital:
We offer an annual recital which will be held in June. Our recital is not mandatory however it is strongly encouraged. Participating students must purchase the mandatory costume for each class. All students must remain backstage for the entire show. For the safety of your child, no students are allowed to leave during the show or intermission. Parents are only allowed to go backstage and pick up their child once the show has finished. Please pick up a recital info sheet for additional details (available in April)

Costumes:
A costume payment for each class costume is due in November. As a reminder, a notice will be mailed to your home with additional information. Costume price is $75 each for recreational dancers. Some costumes may require slight alterations. Elite Dance Centre is not responsible for alterations.

Dress Rehearsal:
A Mandatory Dress Rehearsal for the Recital will be held in early June. This gives your child the opportunity to practice their dance onstage in costume before the Recital. As a reminder, a notice will be mailed with additional class information in May.

Picture Day:
A professional photographer will be available to take an individual and class picture(s) of your child in each of their costume(s). Specific class information will be mailed out. Individual pictures are not mandatory.

Attendance:
Punctual, consistent attendance & proper dance attire is expected of all students. NO REFUNDS or credits will be given for missed classes or school closings. Please notify the studio if your child will be late or absent.

Make-up Classes:
Due to absence, illness, or Religious Holiday should be taken within two months of the missed class(s). Please check with the front desk for recommended classes.

Studio Closings 2009-2010:
Elite Dance Centre follows the Northport/East Northport Free School district calendar. Please check under studio closings for a list days that the studio will be closed.

Awards:
All students who participate in the Recital will receive a trophy. All students with 100 % attendance in at least one class will receive a perfect attendance award, (make-up classes do not apply). Check postings in the studio for Trophy and Perfect attendance updates.

Attire:
Dance shoes and all of your dance wear needs may be purchased at the studio.

DO NOT wear your dance shoes or sneakers outside. Dance shoes/sneakers should be put on AFTER arriving at the studio, not at home or outside. Label your clothes and shoes.

No gum, jewelry or jeans. Hair is worn up and away from face.