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We are currently in the process of implementing a new on-line registration and payment system. Registration: A non-refundable fee of $10.00 per NEW student is required at time of registration. Class Schedule: All class space will be on a first come, first paid basis. Please sign up on-line or return your registration form with correct payment early to help ensure placement in your desired class. This schedule is subject to change based upon facility availability and a minimum number per class. Children are grouped by age and ability level. Registration must be updated and filled out completely and the tuition fee paid before the class begins. If not, your child will not be able to participate. Please don’t disappoint your child and have them sit out a class because their registration form is not filled out or their tuition isn’t paid. Classes will be canceled or consolidated (two class sections condensed into one) if minimum number is not met. Tuition Schedule: For your convenience, we offer you three ways to pay for classes; Annual and Semester, both payable in full at the time of registration, or make 9 equal Monthly installments. Full payment must be received prior to each session to receive the annual and semester discount rates. No exceptions. The 2012/2013 season runs September 10 through June 8 with rehearsals for the annual spring recital on Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5 at the Historic Ironwood Theatre. The annual spring recital performances are Thursday, June 6, Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 at the Historic Ironwood Theatre starting at 6:30 pm.
Tuition
Payment Options: Withdrawal and
Refunds: One-month notice from the first of the month is
required to discontinue any class. Withdrawal must be done in
person and will not be accepted over the phone. Withdrawal must be
done at the studio office and not with the teacher. Withdrawal
must occur within the first 7 days of the month to stop payment for the
following month. Conflict of Interest: Students currently enrolled in our dance program may not assist or teach for a competitive studio/school within a 35 mile radius of IDC. NSF Payment Policy: A $25.00 NSF fee will be charged for all returned checks. After one NSF check, you will be expected to pay for classes with cash or money order. All accounts more than 60 days past due will be turned over to an outside agency for collections. Dress Code/Appearance: A dancer should always be properly dressed and groomed. It is part of the self-discipline, which goes hand-in-hand with dance training itself. Students MUST wear the proper attire listed for their specific class. Failure to wear required dancewear to class could result in students being asked to sit out of the class. Plan ahead…repeated failure to wear required dancewear could result in termination of class. Hair MUST be tied back out of the face. Dancewear/Shoe fitting orders: Students are asked to have their proper shoes/dancewear for each class by their first class session. IDC sells shoes/leotards/tights for your dance needs. Monday, August 20 through Thursday, August 23 from 3-7 PM has been set up for the shoe and dancewear fitting order times at the dance studio located at 330 E. Ayer Street, Ironwood. All orders must be paid in full when orders are placed. All orders will include 6% Mi. sales tax. Class Attendance: Classes begin at the appointed hour. Attendance is taken at each class. Students must attend classes on a regular basis to progress! Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can and will hold back an entire class, and the studio cannot jeopardize its responsibilities to the rest of the class for one student. Students arriving late for class are disruptive to the rest of the class. Please make every effort to have your child at every class on time. Any student who misses 8 or more lessons without proper notification to the studio director during the season possibly may not be allowed to participate in the spring dance recital performance. If missing a class is necessary, please notify the studio office before class time that your child will be absent. If student is unable to dance we recommend that the student attend class to observe what is being taught. CODE OF CONDUCT: DANCERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AT CLASS ON TIME AND PREPARED IN PROPER DANCE ATTIRE. INSTRUCTORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DISMISS ANY DANCER FROM CLASS WHOSE ATTITUDES ARE UNSATISFACTORY. HERE AT IDC EVERY DANCER IS ENCOURAGED TO TREAT OTHER DANCERS WITH RESPECT, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. Arrival/Departure: To protect the safety of our students, IDC requires that they arrive and depart as close to the scheduled class times as possible. Parents are accepting the responsibility for their safety until their class begins! We require all students be dropped or picked up within 5-10 minutes of their class time! We are not set up to provide childcare!! Please let us know in advance if someone else is picking up your child. Snow or Bad Weather: When the Ironwood Public Schools cancel classes or dismiss school early because of inclement weather or icy roads, IDC will most likely cancel classes also. However: Weather and roads are sometimes clear in the evening, classes may still be held. Classes will be rescheduled at a later date. Please check with local radio stations or our website for any changes!! No refunds issued for classes missed when they run as scheduled. Talking In Class: Your child’s class time is limited and valuable, talking or goofing around in class is frowned upon. Instructors require the full attention of ALL students. Students are always encouraged to ask dance related questions of the instructor. General conversation should be before or after class. IDC reserves the right to remove any person that we feel is being disruptive to the dancers classroom experience. Class Observation: Observation time for parents to view their child’s class will be scheduled once a month during the last 10 minutes of a class. It will be up to the individual instructor on what day of the month she would like this to be scheduled. We know you are excited to see how much your kids are learning, however, parents & friends sitting through class is not allowed, as it will disturb valuable practice time. Please keep noise down in waiting area when a class is in session. Lost & Found: Ironwood Dance Company is not responsible for lost items. If you are missing something, please check the lost and found box. Please put your child’s name on all their dance items (in both shoes). Recital Costumes: All classes require a costume for the annual spring recital. We spend many hours determining the correct costumes for each class. They are always age-appropriate and of the highest quality possible. Preschool students will need one costume; all other students will need one costume for each class they train in. Costumes are chosen in October and will need to be paid in full by Saturday, December 15, 2012. Costume Payments: In an effort to ensure that costumes are delivered in time for school photographs, competitions and organized distribution to our students, costume orders are placed during the December holiday break. Costumes must be paid for, in full, prior to 12/15/12. Costume manufacturers do not accept cancellations or offer refunds after 10 days of the order date; therefore IDC does not refund costume deposits after original order has been placed. No exceptions! * Costume payments are as follows (each costume):
SIZE
Oct. 1st
Dec. 1st Costumes will not be ordered until they are paid for in full. Parents or guardians accept full responsibility for all expenses, including surcharges and postage for costumes ordered late. IDC is not responsible if costumes are not received in time for the recital due to late payments. Most outfits run from $55.00 to $75.00. Your account needs to be paid up to date before your child takes their costume home. Spring Recital Performance: Dance is a performing art. Student productions not only give dancers the thrill of performing, but also provide a strong sense of accomplishment and a chance to showcase all their hard work and talents. Dates are: Thursday, June 6th, Friday, June 7th and Saturday, June 8th, 2013. Your account needs to be paid up to date by Saturday, June 1, 2013 or your child might not be allow to partake in the rehearsals or the performances. To Perform A Solo, Duet and/or Trio for the Spring Recital: You must be currently taking two classes, have good class attendance and take at least two private lesson throughout the season. Only one routine goes into the recital. Please indicate if you are interested in private lessons. Indicate the dance type and teacher you would like for your private lesson. Book your private lesson through the studio office. 906/364-3221 Private Lessons: One hour $30.00. Private lessons are not only just for students who perform solos in the recital but also for students who are having difficulty in class and who may need more structured practice time. They are also for students who are serious about dance and desire to improve their technique and abilities. Parent Responsibility: It is the responsibility of the parents and adult students to inform the studio of any email address, mailing address or telephone number changes. IDC produces several newsletters and flyers throughout the season. They are loaded with lots of important information you will need to know. Extra copies are always available in our lobby area. In the event your child is absent, it is your responsibility to check our website or the studio bulletin board for updated information. Our monthly information newsletters will be coming to you via e-mail. Please check your e-mail on a regular basis. Parent & Instructor Communication: It is also very important for parents and instructors to keep lines of communication open to ensure each student is getting the most out of their learning experience. We genuinely appreciate your ideas and comments. If you have a question or concern about a class, performance, or anything related to your child's class, please go directly to the instructor or studio director. What applies to your child may not apply to others due to different routines, and classes. Seeking information from other parents or students can cause you to be misinformed and cause problems within the class or between individuals. Your instructor is always your best resource, as it is their job to help you. Parent, Instructor & Student Ethics: It must be understood that our job as parents and instructors is to promote and encourage the student. This will not be achieved by jealousy, rumors, hurt feelings or friction between parents, instructors and students. Gossip is always harmful, and the only way to stop it is not to participate. We want everyone's experience to be positive, exciting and fun. Insurance: Ironwood Dance Company does not carry medical insurance for their students. It is required that all students be covered by their own family insurance policies. If injury occurs at practice or any other type of studio event, it is understood that the students own policy is your only source of reimbursement. All classes at IDC require physical activity and involve risk. It is the parent's responsibility to notify the studio in writing if any illness or physical limitations the student has may prevent him or her from participating in any type of class activity. Photography Release: I hereby grant absolute right and permission to take photographic portraits or videos of my child/children for illustration, promotion or advertising purposes such as brochures, websites, posters and other promotional materials the studio creates. Permission is also hereby granted for the studio to copyright such photographs in its name. I have read, understand and agree to comply with all Ironwood Dance Company's policies. I understand that participation in this dance program is voluntary and strenuous, and verify that I and/or my child/children are physically fit to participate. I waive and release Ironwood Dance Company Inc., Margaret Grachek, Instructors, their heirs and their assigns from any and all rights and claims for injuries suffered or medical expenses which may occur as a result in the participation in this dance season. Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________________________________________ Date ______________ Print Name __________________________________________________________________________
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