Dancing For Joy

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Dancing For Joy Policies

  1. Dancing For Joy uses a web-based software program called The Studio Director that allows you to view the most current class schedules, register for classes, and pay anytime (24x7) from anywhere - even when our studio is closed. You may register online or at our studio. Your registration is considered complete once you pay the $20 Registration Fee, at which point your space will be held in the class.
     
  2. Tuition is due on the first of the month. We require a credit card be linked to your Studio Director account upon registration, even if you do not intend to pay via credit card each month. You may make your payment one of three ways:
    • * Online via The Studio Director at your leisure.
    • * In our office by cash/check or a credit card other than the one linked to your Studio Director account.
    • Enroll in the Automatic Payment Plan via The Studio Director (automatically charges your credit card on the 1st of each month).
    * If you choose option a or b, you must make your payment prior to the 10th of the month. If we don’t receive your payment, we will automatically charge the credit card linked to your account on the 11th, with an additional late fee of $5.

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  4. Our tuition is calculated in the following way: (based on one student taking one class)
    • Fall Session = 16 weeks of classes at $11.25 per week = $180 for the session. You may pay in 4 installments of $45/month (Sept-Dec).
    • Spring Session = 24 weeks at $11.25 per week = $270 for the session. You may pay in 6 installments of $45/month (Jan-June).

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  6. We don’t pro-rate tuition. If you drop a class in the middle of the month, you will still be responsible for the full month’s tuition. Since we don’t pro-rate tuition, missed classes (due to illness, vacation or inclement weather) may be made up in another age appropriate class. To attend a make-up class you must go to the office first to pick up a make-up slip. It is not necessary to register for a make-up class ahead of time.
     
  7. Classes will have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 12 to 15 students per class (depending on style and age). Some restrictions or extensions may apply for reasons of studio size, age, and number of teachers in class.
     
  8. Cut-off date for signing up or switching classes is March 31st.
     
  9. Class will not be held during the following school breaks (check calendar for specific dates):
        Labor Day
        Thanksgiving
        Christmas Break
        Spring Break
        Memorial Day

Performance Fees

Cost:
$50 per student/per class, All Classes


Performance fees include the following:

SPRING SHOW PERFORMANCE FEE:


Performance Fees will automatically be applied to all performing students' accounts in February and will be due with March tuition. An additional $5 late fee will apply if the fee is not paid by the 10th of March.

You must notify the Dancing for Joy office by March 10th if you do not wish your student to perform. Performing is optional, but highly encouraged. If we do not hear from you before this date, it will be assumed that your dancer IS performing in the Spring Show. Otherwise, performance fees are non-refundable except under rare and extenuating circumstances. If you decide that your child will not perform and you don’t notify us prior to March 10th, you will be able to get 50% of the performance fee returned to you if you do not want your costume. The 50%, that we keep is a restocking fee that covers the costs of shipping/handling in both directions, our office/admin time associated with the costume, the company's restocking fees, and the simple fact that many costumes cannot be returned.

CHRISTMAS SHOW PERFORMANCE FEE:


The Christmas Show is an optional performance opportunity for those who currently take dance classes at DFJ. You must continue to take dance, through the fall session, at DFJ, to be eligible to perform in the Christmas Show. Performance Fee for the Christmas Show is due at the audition & will be $50 for all ages. There are no other fees associated with this production. This fee includes all dance rehearsal times, a costume, and all associated costs. (This Fee is waived for Lead Roles). This fee is non-refundable; even if you choose, after given a role, not to participate in the Christmas Show or you happen to have access to the costume needed for your role.

Monthly Payment Schedule (due by 1st, late by 10th)

* Our rate schedule is for a regular monthly payment; However, the following payment schedule shows the exact breakdown of what your payment covers. Each full tuition payment covers exactly 4 classes. For Example: Your June “Monthly” $45 Payment would pay for the 4 classes between the dates of: May 24th-June 17th.
January 4 weeks (Monday, Jan. 4th – Thursday, Jan. 28th)
February 4 weeks (Monday, Feb. 1st – Thursday, Feb. 25th)
March 4 weeks (Monday, March 1st – Thursday, March 25th
April 4 weeks (Monday, March 29th – Thursday, April 22nd)
May 4 weeks (Monday, April 26th – Thursday, May 20th)
June 4 weeks (Monday, May 24th – Thursday, June 17th)
June 29 – Aug 24 (Summer Program on 9 Tuesdays)
September 4 weeks (Monday, Aug. 30th – Thursday, Sept. 23rd)
October 4 weeks (Monday, Sept. 27th – Thursday, Oct. 21st)
November 4 weeks (Monday, Oct. 25th – Thursday, Nov. 18th)
December 4 weeks (Monday, Nov. 22nd – Thursday, Dec. 16th)