(1)    PAYMENTS
Parent/guardian is responsible for the monthly payment.  Payments are due on the 1st lesson of each month and may be placed in the drop box located in the lobby.  We accept checks, cash, or money orders (sorry, no credit cards).  Envelopes and receipts are for cash only.  Please complete your receipt.  Mark name, class time and amount paid on the envelope and enclose the payment and receipt.  Please keep the copy for your records. If paying by check no receipt is necessary, but please mark the student’s full name and how your payment should be applied in the memo portion of your check. There is a $25.00 service charge on returned checks.  Your account will be charged unless we are notified in writing of a class dropped.

(2)    MISSED CLASSES
There will be no deductions for missed lessons except in cases of prolonged illness or vacation; however, classes may be made up in another class of similar age and ability level.
 
(3)    PLACEMENT
Placement is made according to age and/or ability.  Each class will increase its level of difficulty according to the ability of the class as a whole.  You will be notified if a change in placement needs to be made.

(4)    ATTIRE
Proper attire for dance class is a leotard, tights (any color) and the correct shoes for each style of dance taken.  Have your proper dancewear for each class.  Ballet shoes should have elastic and tap shoes should have elastic or Velcro (no ribbons to tie).  Please be sure that tap shoes do not have any loose screws.  If you need them adjusted, please see an instructor before beginning class.  No midriffs, shirts or cover-ups will be allowed in class. Proper attire for all pre-pointe and pointe classes will be a leotard, tights, split-sole ballet shoes and pointe shoes (upon teacher's request). A sheer ballet skirt may be worn for most classes.  No dance pants, shorts, or shirts will be allowed in ballet classes and all long hair should be tied back and pinned up. “Shoes On The Run” will have an Open House occasionally for shoe fittings and orders or call Val at 402-880-1459.

(5)    CONDUCT
Please be on time for your lesson.  There is no food or drink (except water) allowed in the waiting area. No gum will be allowed in class.  Please pick up after yourselves and your children in the waiting area. You will be responsible for any damages made to the studio by your child. Please keep little hands off windows and mirrors.  Our goal is to reinforce positive behavior.  Younger children will receive stamps and a sticker for good behavior.  Children may not receive their stamps and sticker if they have not been compliant.  If a child is non-compliant after several attempts, they will be asked to sit out of the class (time out) until they are ready to participate with good behavior.

(6)    OBSERVATION
Parents are not allowed in the classroom during class. There are observation windows for students in Studio 1.  There is no observation in classroom 2, but most classes will alternate classrooms.  Please keep the doors closed and the noise down while waiting.  It is very distracting to those in class.  If parents do not stay, please be on time for pick up.

(7)    BAD WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
In case of bad weather, we will cancel in accordance with the Omaha Public Schools system and should also be announced on the studio phone at 402-496-4527, or call 402-571-0854 for further information. Alternate class days and times will be posted to be made up at your convenience.

 
I ask for your full cooperation in these matters.  Please feel free to ask any questions or offer any suggestions.  God Bless.  HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

                                                 
                                                  Thank you,
                                                  Ms. Erin