Edie's Dance Factory Brochure

Thank you for your interest in Edie’s Dance Factory. Our objective is to provide quality dance instruction in a structured and pleasant atmosphere.

PLACEMENT: Placement in class is made based on dance experience and age of student. Students may be moved to a different class level at the discretion of the instructor.

INFORMATION: Notices are sent home with students during the year to announce events, closings, and other pertinent information. Please check with your child for these notices.

ABSENCES: A student should only be absent for illness, not to play sports or other activities. A call to the studio should be made to notify the instructor of the child’s absence.

MAKE UP CLASSES: If a students is absent, or the studio is closed for a day due to weather or holiday, that class can be made up at another time and should be taken within a three week period. This does not include week long breaks, they are not included in tuition payments and therefore do not have to be made up. You can check with the instructor for the day and time of the make up class.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: The dance studio will be closed for the following holidays.
Halloween—October 31
Thanksgiving—Thursday—Sunday
Christmas – 2 weeks
Winter Break—February
Spring Break—April
Memorial Day—Monday
****Exact dates will be given at a later date

NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES: No food or beverages are permitted in the dance studio. Water is permitted in the front waiting room.

DRESS CODE IS AS FOLLOWS

Students not in compliance with the dress code MAY NOT participate in class. No t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants or shorts are permitted in class.

TINY TOT: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballets slippers. NO LEOTARDS WITH SKIRTS.

ALL COMBO CLASSES: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, white tap shoes. NO LEOTARDS WITH SKIRTS

ALL BALLET: Black leotard, pink tights, pink split sole ballet slippers. NO SKIRTS.

ALL TAP & JAZZ: Black leotard, tan, black or pink tights, tan slip sole jazz boots, tan buckle tap shoe (low heel). NO SKIRTS

HAIR: All dancers’ hair must be in a bun for class. This is done with a hairnet and bobbi pins, not scrunchies. Please do not use scrunchies since they fall out when dancing. If you are not sure how to put your hair in a bun please ask the instructor. Tiny tot and combo classes can wear hair in pony tails. HAIR MUST BE OFF FACE.

REGISTRATION & TUITION: There is a $25 non refundable registration fee for each student. Tuition MUST BE paid by the third week of classes. There will be a $10 late charge for any tuition paid after the 3rd week of a session. Tuition is divided into four payments, each covering a 9 week session. An envelope will be sent home with the students at the beginning of each session. Please put your tuition payment in the envelope and return it to the teacher before the third week of the session. Special tuition arrangements can be made by seeing the director.

COSTUMES: A non-refundable costume deposit will be required for all students. This must be paid by November 15th. The first costume must be paid in full and a $25 deposit made on each remaining costume. Costume prices and more information will be given when classes begin.

BENEFIT HOLIDAY SHOW: A holiday show is held in December to benefit a worthy charity. All students, combo 2 and up, are asked to participate in this show. The date is dependent on availability of the school.

RECITAL: A recital is held in June and the date is dependent on the availability of the school. More information will be available during the year.

OTHER:
No gum chewing in class.
Anyone in waiting room must be quiet.
Class will be cancelled if there are 5 students or less registered.
Students are invited to become Dance Company members at the discretion of the director and instructors.
If you have any concerns regarding tuition, class placement, Instructor, etc. please call the Director.

updated for 2008-2009