CLAYTON VALLEY DANCE ACADEMY

 

CVDA

GENERAL POLICIES

Safety:  Each dancer’s safety is our top priority.  Parents and guardians, thank you for picking your student up on time after class.  Parents of students ages 10 and under, please arrive before class ends and escort your child to and from the studio.  For everyone’s safety and protection, students 10 and under will not be allowed to leave the studio unaccompanied or to be picked up curbside. 

For students’ well-being, dancers should wear street clothes over their dancewear when entering and leaving the studio premises.  Regular street shoes should be worn, as wearing dance shoes on any surface other than the dance floor can shorten the life of the dance shoe and our dance floor

Class Age and Level Guidelines:  Age and Level is listed as a guideline.  If you do not see a class listed for your child’s age or level, please contact us.  We will be happy to help you find a class that will work for your dancer and your schedule.  All Level III and above classes require Director Placement. 

Class Enrollment Minimum:  If a class has less than 3 students enrolled, the class may be cancelled and students will be offered an alternative class.  You will be notified by email if a class will be cancelled. 

Attendance:  Students are expected to attend class regularly and on time.  A dancer more than 10 minutes late will acquire a “late arrival.”  Two or more “late arrivals” equal 1 absence.  After the winter break, no more than 4 absences will be allowed for recital participation.  This rule is for the benefit of each student and enables each student to fully benefit from the progressive nature of dance training.

Absences:  Make-up classes due to absence must be arranged through the office and must be taken within 1 month from the absence.  Make-ups are possible only if a comparable class is available.

Leave of Absence:  A student’s spot in class will not be held without tuition paid during the time of the student’s absence, with the exception of family emergency.  Dropping a class/not paying tuition forfeits the student’s place in class and can be taken by a new student.  If you need to take a leave of absence due to family emergency, you must contact the office before the leave takes place. 

Make-up Classes:  All make-up classes must be scheduled through the office and taken within one month of the absence, with the exception of family emergencies.  Make-up classes are scheduled in open, comparable classes only.   No make-up classes will be scheduled April - June, due to recital preparations and rehearsals. 

Class Changes:  Changes from one class to another are made with director approval only.  If a change needs to be made due to a scheduling conflict or other placement matter, please notify the director.  Teachers are not able to give class change permission.

Studio Info:  Newsletters, notices, and up-to-date information will be posted on the “info board” in the lobby, as well as online.  Parents, please check the studio white board posted with weekly reminders and open studio e-mails to keep up with important and ever-changing studio news.  The monthly newsletter will be posted online, sent out via e-mail, and available at the studio.

Observing Class:  Guests are welcome to observe classes during Visitor’s Week only.  These dates will be posted on our website calendar and in the studio.  If a special family member is visiting from out of town and would like to observe, please clear with the office. 

Personal Property:  CVDA is not responsible for personal property.  Please, label all shoes, bags, backpacks, and personal items.  Personal items should be brought into the classroom and stored in specified areas during class.

Schedule:  Class schedule is subject to change at any time.

Dance Etiquette & Classroom Behavior

• Arrive and leave on time.  Warm-up is crucial to the dancer’s health, safety, and optimal class experience.  Arriving and leaving on time is a very important aspect of the discipline of dance and allows our dancers to receive the maximum benefits of dance class.
• Please dress out regularly and according to our dress code.  We ask that you be dressed out by your second class.  (See Dress Code for details.) 
• NO talking during class.  A quiet classroom environment displays respect for teachers, classmates, and self and is absolutely necessary for optimal learning.
• NO gum, food, or drinks other than water in the classroom.  Water bottles are permitted.  Regular water breaks during class are determined and directed by classroom teacher.  We highly recommend bringing water for before and after class and in between classes for those students with back-to-back classes.
• NO jewelry, with the exception of small earrings.
• Students of all ages are expected to thank the teacher when leaving.
• Leave personal issues, gossip, & unnecessary drama at the door.  Enter with a positive, respectful, willing attitude and enjoy immersing yourself in the world of dance.
• Dancers will enter class only when called in by instructor.

Safety Rules & Policies

• No running in the studio.
• No touching the mirros.
• No hanging on the dance barres or using the barres unless a supervised part of class.
• Hands and feet to self; respect everyone’s personal dance space.
• No tumbling in the studio, unless supervised part of class.
• No touching/hanging on pole in small studio.
• No food in the dance rooms.  Any food brought in the dance rooms must be kept closed and in student’s dance bag.  Eating permitted in lobby only.
• No drinks other than water during break in studio. 
• Water permitted in studio during instructor-directed break only and in designated area only - NOT on the dance floor.

Lobby Rules & Policies

• Please keep all lobby conversation/talking during class low and respectful during class time.
• No running, tumbling, climbing on chairs, ball-throwing, or rough play in the lobby at any time.
• All children 10 and under – students or otherwise – must be under adult supervision at all times in the lobby.
• Lobby/waiting room desk and its contents are for use by CVDA staff only.  If you need to use the phone on the desk, and there is not receptionist on duty, please feel free. 
• Parents and guests, no entering the dance room once class has begun, unless you are walking through to use one of the restrooms.  Students, enter class when called in by instructor only, unless walking through to use one of the restrooms.
• Restroom use – Studio Room #1 restroom is for both boys and girls.  Studio Room #3 restroom is for girls only.  When coming into a class to use the restroom, please do NOT enter the room where our pre-school classes are taking place, as this can be very distracting to our younger dancers. 

Respecting teachers, fellow classmates, and self by following these classroom rules is imperative to a positive dance experience. 

In the very rare instance that a student is uncommonly disruptive or disrespectful, he/she will be asked to sit in the lobby.  Should a student be dismissed from the studio for disruptive behavior, no tuition refund will be given.

CVDA reserves the right to refuse instruction to any student, parent, or guardian for not adhering to our rules, policies, and procedures.  Thank you for your cooperation, as these rules are established for the safety and well-being of our entire dance family. 

925-524-0180;  5678@claytonvalleydance.com;  www.claytonvalleydance.com

By registering with us in studio or online, you agree to understanding and following all CVDA policies, including the following Tuition Policies and Info. 

TUITION

Tuition is calculated on an average of 4 weeks of lessons per month.   

Tuition is divided into equal monthly installments, regardless of weeks per month and regardless of holidays.  Holidays are taken into consideration when calculating the average lessons per month.

Tuition is due on the 1^st of the month.  E-statements will be sent out as a courtesy to all families.  Tuition is due, regardless of your receiving notification.  No hard copy invoice will be sent. 

Payments made after the 10^th of each month will result in a $15.00 late charge.

Tuition is non-refundable and not adjusted for absences.

Returned checks are subject to a $25.00 fee.

Tuition can be paid with check/cash in studio or debit/credit online by accessing your account on our website.

Online payments:  Tuition can be paid with debit/credit online by accessing your account on our website.   You have the option of paying manually with debit/credit or choosing the Auto Withdrawal option.  With Auto Withdrawal, your balance will automatically be charged to your debit/credit card on the 1^st  of each month.  When you make a manual online payment, you agree to pay your balance by the 10^th of the month and agree that after the 10^th a $15.00 late fee will be added to your account.  All unpaid balances and late fees will be automatically charged after the 15^th of each month for families with credit/debit card information in our system.

Dropping a class:  Please notify CVDA in writing or by e-mail at least 2 weeks prior to dropping a class to avoid being charged the next month’s tuition. 

Refunds:  No refunds are given for missed classes.  No refunds or credits will be given unless CVDA removes a class from the schedule. 

Rates:  Tuition is charged according to number of classes per week, regardless of length of class.  Class lengths are determined by age, developmental level, and level of expertise, and are formatted accordingly. 

Classes per week        Monthly tuition

1                                                 $62

2                                                 $117

3                                                 $164

4                                                 $213

5                                                 $251

6                                                 $279

Unlimited pass                            $325

Dance & Play Combo:                $77

Adult Classes:  Adult class tuition is done through class punch cards.  

1 class:  $15

4 class card:  $58.00 ($14.50/class)

8 class card:  $112.00 ($14.00/class)

12 class card:  $162.00 ($13.50/class)

Competition/Performance Team classes:  Regular class tuition and multi-class discounts apply.

Family Discounts:  A monthly 10% discount is given for each additional family member.

Non-refundable registration fee:  School year session - $25/student; $15/each additional family member; $50 maximum/family.

Private Lessons:  May be arranged directly with the instructors.

Studio Rental:  Please contact us for studio rental rates.

Referral Discount:  For every family you refer to us who enrolls for a month of classes, you will receive $25 off your next month’s tuition.  Word-of-mouth is vital to us and plays an extremely important role in the growth of our dance family.  Our referral discount is our way of thanking you for spreading the word and sharing this experience with others.  Thank you!  (Please note that referrals can be made by existing families only.  For example, two families cannot refer each other as they enroll together.

DRESS CODE

All classes:

    Leotards MUST be worn at all time – this may include unitards and biketards for jazz, tap, or combo class. 

    ALL HAIR MUST be securely pulled back off of the neck and face.

    No jewelry, with the exception of small stud earrings.

    No bare feet.

    No dancing in socks only.

    No street sweats, with the exception of hip hop.  (Jazz/Hip Hop combo classes must wear dance wear –

    check details below.)                                  

    No baggy or inappropriate clothing. 

    No bare midriffs.

Dance & Play:  Leotard, ballet shoes, tap shoes; tights requested but not required

Combo classes:  Leotard, ballet shoes, tap shoes; tights requested but not required

Ballet (5-6):

    Leotard (any style or color), pink tights; pink ballet shoes, hair pulled up and off of face

    Optional:  ballet skirts, ballet sweaters

    Tights requested but not required in Ballet 5-6.

    Boys – White t-shirt and black or navy gym shorts; black ballet shoes

Ballet (6-18)

     Black leotard & pink tights, pink ballet shoes or pink pointe shoes (for pointe class only), hair in a bun

     Optional:  ballet skirts, ballet sweaters, dance “booty” shorts – black only, leg warmers

     Tops:  Form-fitting, black dancewear tops only covering leotard.

     Boys – White t-shirt and black or navy gym shorts; black ballet shoes

Jazz

    Leotard (any style or color); tights, jazz pants, biketard, unitard, or dance “boy shorts” (tights must be

    worn with boy shorts)                       

    black or tan jazz shoes

    Jazz sneakers must be approved by instructor and are allowed in advanced classes only.

    NO t-shirts worn over leotards in youth jazz/hh classes.  Tight, form-fitting, appropriate t-shirts allowed in jazz classes 12+.

Contemporary:

    Leotard; transition or ankle-length tights; lyrical/contemporary shoes; “booty” shorts optional

Hip Hop:  Girls - Leotard under loose-fitting top; Boys & Girls - sweats or loose-fitting shorts; NO bare midriffs or cut-off shirts; SHOES – black, split-sole, high-top jazz sneaker or tennis shoes without black sole (Vans, Converse, Keds)

Tap:  Leotard or biketard; jazz pants OR booty shorts with tights; black tap shoes

     Form-fitting t-shirts or cami-tops in teen classes (12+) only.  No street wear or baggy t-shirts.

Boys Jazz:  Comfortable clothing – t-shirts and sweats or gym shorts are best; black jazz shoes; no jeans or jeans shorts. 

Theatre, Cheer/Pom/Tumbing: 

Girls – leotard with leggings, dance shorts with tights OR jazz pants (any length); t-shirts optional. 

Boys – t-shirts and sweats or shorts that are easy to move in.  No Jeans or jean shorts. 

Shoes – black jazz shoes; no regular street shoes. 

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