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Koresh School of Dance – Children's Studio Policies & Important Information

HOLIDAYS

The Koresh School of Dance will be closed for classes on the following days:

DRESS CODES

Dress codes MUST be followed. If a student is unprepared for class without the proper attire or shoes, they will not be allowed to take class that day. They will be asked to observe.

For all classes , hair must be pulled back in a bun or a neat ponytail. (This includes hip hop!) For ballet, it MUST be in a bun. Unkept hair will not be accepted - it is a distraction.

No jewelry should be worn at anytime. This includes rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Small stud earrings are acceptable. Jewelry is an accident waiting to happen. Please advise your child to leave jewelry at home as they will be asked to remove it before class.

CLASS ATTENDANCE
  1. Low Attendance. If there is only one student present for a particular class, the student will receive a partial private lesson for that day. Please note - if the student does not want to take the class by themselves, the class will be canceled and will not be rescheduled. A partial class will be half of the regular length of class. We reserve the right to cancel any class during the session (i.e., remove it from the schedule) if the class has no more than four students registered.

  2. Tardiness. Students are expected to arrive at the studio with sufficient time to prepare for class. If a student is more than 10 minutes late to class, they will not be allowed to participate. This is a safety precaution; a child entering into a class without being properly warmed up is at risk for injury. It is also disruptive and disrespectful to the teacher and the other students.

  3. Absences. If a student is going to miss class for any reason, you must call the studio to let us know! Class attendance is recorded each week and is taken very seriously. If a student misses an extensive number of classes, they must receive the instructor's permission to join the class again.

  4. Make-up Classes. If a student misses class they can choose to make it up in another class appropriate to their age and level. Students will be allowed no more than three make-up classes throughout the session.

  5. Teacher Absences. As most of our instructors are still professional dancers, we support their careers and performance opportunities. If an instructor will be absent, we will provide an equally experienced and qualified substitute.

  6. Inclement Weather. If the studio decides to close due to bad weather, we will send an email by 2pm that day to let you know. You can also call the studio at 215-751-0959 or email Emily@koreshdance.org to find out. Koresh School of Dance is not responsible for classes canceled as a result of weather or any other extreme circumstances beyond our control. Deductions in tuition will not be made.

STUDIO ETIQUETTE

  1. Behavior. We expect our students to behave properly at all times, both while in class and on our premises. They must be disciplined, responsible, mature and respectful to their instructor and peers. Should a student act in a manner deemed inappropriate in any way, the teacher has the right to immediately dismiss them from the class. This includes offensive attitudes, poor relations with other students, bad work habits or any unacceptable behavior.

    Ongoing behavioral issues will be reported to the parents and handled on a case-by-case basis. Students will only be allowed back into class at the discretion of the instructor and management.

  2. Students may not leave class without receiving permission from the instructor first.

  3. Cell phones must be turned off or put in silent mode during class. Students are not permitted to leave class to answer their phones. If a parent needs to contact their child in case of emergency, please call the studio.

  4. Before class. No students are allowed in the studio until the class begins. They must wait quietly in the lobby until the teacher has invited them in. Parents are not allowed to go inside with students (except for Mommy & Me).

  5. Supervision. All children, both students and their siblings, must be supervised in the lobby at all times. It is not a place for playing or running as your child may hurt themselves. The lobby can be very crowded at times so you need to be respectful of that as well. It is a place for sitting, stretching, reading, etc. Any of the studio's mats, balls or hula hoops are not to be taken out for play.

  6. For children under 6 years of age, parents must stay in the lobby at all times in case of emergency. If you must leave for any reason, please notify the person working at the front desk. Leaving should only be for a short period, not the entire length of the class.

  7. Observation. No friends or family members are allowed in the dance studio to observe class or sit with their child. Only registered students are allowed to be inside. Observation Week is the only time that people are invited to view classes. Please do not distract the students through the windows or doors.

  8. Animals. No pets are allowed in the dance studio or lobby at any time.

  9. Students must sign in at the front desk upon arrival. A guardian can sign the student in if necessary. There are no exceptions.

PAYMENTS & REGISTRATION - Please pay close attention to these policies.

  1. All students, both new and returning, must register before the start of every session by completing a registration form. Both hard copy and online forms are available.

  2. There is a $25 registration fee for new students only. This is a one-time fee.

  3. TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

  4. Tuition MUST be paid in full at the time of registration. Please refer to the current schedule for exact prices.

  5. Registration will only be considered complete once a payment has been made. We cannot hold spots in a class if no payment has been received.

  6. You may choose to make two payments throughout the session only if a student/family is registering for more than one class. Payment weeks are January 9 and February 20.

  7. Late payments are not acceptable. Payment not received within the designated weeks will be considered late and a $10 late fee will be added to your balance. A $20 late fee will be added if it is two weeks late and your child will not be allowed to take class until payment is made.

  8. There is a $25 fee for any returned checks.

  9. In the event that a student needs to withdraw from a class before the end of the session, refunds on tuition will not be given. Once your child is registered, you are required to fulfill your commitment to paying the full tuition.

PERFORMANCES

We hold an End of the Year Performance each year towards the end of the Spring Session, typically in late May or early June. Dates and information are handed out in the spring.

PHOTOS & VIDEOS

By signing the registration form, you give the Koresh School of Dance the right to use any photos or videos for promotion of the studio (newspapers, flyers, website, etc.). They will not be used for any other purpose.

We allow parents to take photos and videotape during Observation Week only. If any parent intends to make these public (e.g., YouTube, MySpace), they MUST get the permission of the other students' parents first.

*Koresh School of Dance and its staff are not responsible for any injury that occurs while on the premises. The studio is also not responsible for any lost items. It is recommended that students do not leave valuables in the dressing room.

Please keep these policies for your information. By signing the registration form, you are stating that you have read all of the above statements in their entirety, and that you understand, agree and completely support all policies and rules of the Koresh School of Dance.

If you have questions, please contact Emily O’Rourke, Education & Outreach Director at Emily@koreshdance.org.