Policies & FAQs
Studio Policies
GENERAL
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All new students must complete a registration form before completing any classes.
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Parents/guardians must go inside the studio to pick up their child. If an adult other than a parent or guardian is picking up the child, TDC must be notified in advance.
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No videotaping is allowed on premises, unless authorized by the teacher and/or Studio Director.
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Classes will not be observed by parents or guardians as to not distract or disrupt the class experience. Parents may watch the class with prior permission from the teacher.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
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Outside/street shoes are not allowed in the studios. Please change into your dance shoes in the lobby when you arrive.
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Dancers may store their personal belongings in common areas.
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Please remember to check cubbies so that your items are not left behind and the studio stays clean. Water is the only beverage allowed in-studio. Bring a reusable water bottle when possible. No open lids are permitted.
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Please refrain from bringing food to the studio whenever possible.
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Everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves.
PUNCTUALITY
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Students are expected to arrive at the studio 5 minutes before class begins. This allows time for getting settled in, greeting friends, and using the restroom. We understand that traffic, appointments, etc. prevent students from arriving on time. We have a 10-minute grace period for lateness.
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Doors will close promptly at 10 minutes after the hour. This shows respect to the instructors and students that arrive on time and minimizes disruptions to the class.
ATTENDANCE
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If a student misses two classes of the same style, the student will be required to make up the class at the lower level. For example, if a student misses 2 weeks of Jazz 3, they will be required to attend a session of Jazz 2.
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Students will be notified if they need to make up classes. If the student's schedule will not allow for attending the lower level class, a private lesson must be taken instead.
ADMINISTRATIVE
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Children’s program admission may be transferred to a different program (e.g. switching from Ballet 2 to Contemporary 2), but refunds will not be granted.
FAQs
Class Offerings
SESSIONS The dance year is split into three sessions, from September through December, January through March, and April through June. CLASSES Each class is held once per week, at the same time, for the entirety of the 25-26 dance year: 45-minute classes • Tots In Tights • Pre-Ballet/Jazz 1-hour classes: • Ballet • Hip Hop • Jazz • Contemporary • Nova Elite Competition 1.5 hour combo classes: • Turns, Leaps & Jumps (Acro) • Company (Invitation Only) • Competition (Invitation Only) LEVELS Tots: 2.5 - 5 years old (Must be potty trained) Pre-Ballet/Jazz: 5 - 6 years old Level 1: 6 - 8 years old Level 2: 9 - 12 years old Level 3: 12-18 years old PLACEMENT Each student’s level is assessed by the Studio Director and Teacher on a variety of factors, not solely age. Placement is recommended accordingly, in order to provide the student with the best possible in-studio learning experience.
Class Structure
Each class is held once a week. All classes will run in 3 Semesters during the year. We will advise as to the appropriate class level for your child if you are unsure what level your child should be in. Session 1: September 8 – December 11 Session 2: January 4 – March 26 Session 3: March 29 – June 11
Holidays
Our Days off for holidays/vacation weeks are based on the Westport Public School Schedule. September 12: Rosh Hashanah September 21: Yom Kippur November 25 - 27: Thanksgiving January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 15: President’s Day February 15 - 19: February Recess April 12-16: Spring Recess May 31: Memorial Day
Tuition
TUITION POLICY • Tuition may be paid in full for the dance year, in half for the dance year, by session, or in installments (3 per session). • Payments are withdrawn on the last business day of the previous calendar month or the 1 - 2 of the due date calendar month, whichever comes first. • You are responsible for notifying TDC if you would like to change the credit card on file. If a card is expired or declined, you have a 10-day grace period from your payment due date to communicate an updated card number. After the grace period, a 15% late fee applies. REGISTRATION FEE • There is a $50 annual registration fee associated with each student, due at time of registration. This rate is $85 for two siblings. • The registration fee is paid once per dance year, not per session. TUITION RATES There are different tuition rates for 1.5 hour combo classes (Turns, Leaps & Jumps (Acro), Company 1, and Company 2) and 45-60 minute classes (Tots, Pre-Ballet/Jazz, and Levels 1-3 Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop).
Dress Code
Tots, Kids and Teens
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Students are required to wear class uniforms for all disciplines
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Fitted shorts may be worn over leotards
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Hair must be pulled back into a neat ponytail or bun
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Sweatpants, sweatshirts, and crop tops are not permitted
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Leggings, t-shirt and sneakers may be worn in Hip Hop only
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Tots in Tights may wear a pink leotard with pink tights
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Any student entering class in non-dress code attire will be asked to change
TOTS IN TIGHTS
Girls: Pink leotard, pink convertible tights, pink ballet slippers
Boys: Black jazz pants, white t-shirt, black ballet slippers or black jazz lows
PRE-BALLET/BALLET/JAZZ
Girls: Black tank leotard, pink convertible tights, ballet slippers (pink leather or canvas material)
Boys: Black jazz pants, white t-shirt, ballet slippers
CONTEMPORARY (LEVELS 1-3)
Girls: Black tank leotard, black leggings or shorts, nude half-sole shoes
Boys: Black jazz pants, white t-shirt, nude half sole shoes
JAZZ (LEVELS 1-3)
Girls: Black tank leotard, black leggings or shorts, nude half-sole shoes
Boys: Black jazz pants, white t-shirt, nude jazz lows, black jazz sneakers, or nude half-sole shoes
HIP HOP (LEVELS 1-3)
Girls: Black tank leotard, black shorts, black jazz sneakers or hip-hop sneakers (Level 3 only: Crop tops permitted)
Boys: Black shorts or pants, white t-shirt, black jazz sneakers or hip-hop sneakers
TURNS, LEAPS & JUMPS
Girls: Black tank top or leotard, black fitted shorts or leggings, nude half-sole shoes
Boys: Black or white t-shirt, black shorts or pants, nude half-sole shoes
Adults:
Comfortable Black wardrobe but not mandatory.