Policies & Pricing
The dance year runs from September-June with a year-end recital in June.
Mid-year registration is permitted on a case-by-case basis.
Trial classes available upon request.
We are here for you!
Chat with a Director at 617-614-5438 or email [email protected] today.
STUDIO RULES
- All students are expected to arrive on time to class.
- All students are expected to attend class each week. (If you miss 3 classes within 2 months, you will be required to take a private make-up lesson, and if this is not done, you may not be able to perform in the recital.)
- All students are to be dressed appropriately for class. See Dress Code information.
- Only water allowed in all studios. All food and bags must be left OUTSIDE the studio.
- No cell phones allowed in studios.
- Please inform the teacher if a child must be picked up early. This must be arranged prior to the class beginning. Please send your child with a note.
- If a student’s ride is going to be late, please be sure to email [email protected] to let us know.
- Siblings and families wishing to wait in the waiting area must remain silent. Please refrain from bringing food. Your help in keeping our studios clean is appreciated. Please do not enter the studios during class.
- All students are expected to respect their teachers and other dancers at all times. The Dance Academy reserves the right to suspend or expel a dancer for rude or inappropriate behavior towards any staff or other students.
- All students are expected to try their best and work as hard as they can while in the studio. Personal integrity and hard work are what makes dance fun and challenging for everyone.
Commitment
Your commitment at time of registration is for September through our June recital. We make a commitment to our teachers based on enrollment. Your child is expected to attend all classes, and we do not credit or refund tuition for any classes after the 2nd class.
Attendance
Attendance is crucial to the learning process. If a student is going to be absent, please email [email protected] so she can prepare the instructor ahead of time.
If a student misses class and feels he/she would like to spend extra time with one of the instructors, that can be arranged directly through our Director, Miss Erica. Please email her with times that your child is available. The fee for this additional instruction will be added to your account, and your statement will be emailed to you.
If a student misses class and feels he/she would like to spend extra time with one of the instructors, that can be arranged directly through our Director, Miss Erica. Please email her with times that your child is available. The fee for this additional instruction will be added to your account, and your statement will be emailed to you.
Inclement weather
If the Newton Public Schools are cancelled because of snow, our classes are automatically cancelled. If it starts to snow after school begins, you can also call The Dance Academy at 617-614-5438, one hour prior to your class.
We add 2 extra classes into the year to cover any snow days or cancellations.
If there are more than 2 cancellations, classes will be made up during vacation weeks in February and April.
If your child cannot attend the make up classes there will be no refunds.
We add 2 extra classes into the year to cover any snow days or cancellations.
If there are more than 2 cancellations, classes will be made up during vacation weeks in February and April.
If your child cannot attend the make up classes there will be no refunds.
Withdrawing from The Dance Academy
Intensive Attendance
All Competitive Dancers are required to be at their scheduled class at least 5 minutes early. During these 5 minutes, dancers are expected to be stretching silently in the hallway before class. After a dancer has 3 absences (also; 3 tardies = 1 absence), he/she will be required to schedule and take a make-up class with the instructor and will be charged an additional fee for this time.
COMPETITION ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL INTENSIVE DANCERS
COMPETITION ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL INTENSIVE DANCERS
- After the first infraction of these policies child will be verbally warned.
- After the second infraction parents will be notified and verbally warned.
- After the third infraction, child will not be able to participate in class.
- After the 4th infraction, there will be a meeting with the parent(s) to discuss future of student’s participation in the TDA program.
Costume Policy
Participation in our Year-End Recital in June is a mandatory part of our performing arts curriculum for all recreational and intensive dancers. If your child is not able to participate in recital, you must provide The Director with written/emailed notification by November 15th so a costume is NOT ordered for your child.
To ensure we receive them by early Spring, all costumes are ordered in December. A Costume Fee for each class your child participates in will be added to your tuition bill at this time. All students are measured in December and costumes are ordered based on their most-likely size in June.
Costumes are not made to fit each individual dancer. Sizes are determined by the size charts of the costume company we are ordering from. All alterations and costume adjustments are the responsibility of each family. In the event that your child’s costume is too small, there will be an additional charge to exchange/order another costume.
All costume balances a must be paid before May 1st in order to participate in the annual recital. If payment is not received, all credit cards on file will be charged to cover payment for the costume. Costumes will be handed out only to families that are paid in full.
To ensure we receive them by early Spring, all costumes are ordered in December. A Costume Fee for each class your child participates in will be added to your tuition bill at this time. All students are measured in December and costumes are ordered based on their most-likely size in June.
Costumes are not made to fit each individual dancer. Sizes are determined by the size charts of the costume company we are ordering from. All alterations and costume adjustments are the responsibility of each family. In the event that your child’s costume is too small, there will be an additional charge to exchange/order another costume.
All costume balances a must be paid before May 1st in order to participate in the annual recital. If payment is not received, all credit cards on file will be charged to cover payment for the costume. Costumes will be handed out only to families that are paid in full.
Dress Code
Our dress code is enforced at TDA so that each dancer can move in the appropriate manner for each dance genre,
and to eliminate potential hazards for our dancers and instructors.
All required shoes and dancewear are available for purchase at Dancer's Image.
Contact [email protected] with any questions!
FOR SAFETY REASONS, STREET SHOES/BOOTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Please DO NOT WEAR YOUR DANCE SHOES OUTSIDE!
Hip-Hop Dancers should bring clean sneakers to change into once they arrive for class.
All Dancers must have their HAIR pulled away from their face and neck at all times.
Depending on the requirements of the class, dancers with longer hair may be required to wear their hair in a bun.
No jeans are allowed.
No heavy jewelry is to be worn while dancing.
If a student comes to class with improper attire, a teacher reserves the right to decide if the child may participate.
and to eliminate potential hazards for our dancers and instructors.
All required shoes and dancewear are available for purchase at Dancer's Image.
Contact [email protected] with any questions!
FOR SAFETY REASONS, STREET SHOES/BOOTS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY STUDIO AT ANY TIME.
Please DO NOT WEAR YOUR DANCE SHOES OUTSIDE!
Hip-Hop Dancers should bring clean sneakers to change into once they arrive for class.
All Dancers must have their HAIR pulled away from their face and neck at all times.
Depending on the requirements of the class, dancers with longer hair may be required to wear their hair in a bun.
No jeans are allowed.
No heavy jewelry is to be worn while dancing.
If a student comes to class with improper attire, a teacher reserves the right to decide if the child may participate.
Pricing
Pricing is based on the number of hours your child dances per week, and number of children registered per family.
The More You Dance, The More You Save! Dance classes are discounted so that as your child dances more, dance classes cost less!
We have 2 payment options available.
Payments are either made monthly over 9 months, or Pay in Full for a 5% Discount!
Payment Option 1: 9 Monthly Payments- Tuition will be automatically charged from your credit card
the first week of each dance month (September through May)
Payment Option 2: 1 Payment in full for the year- A discount will be applied for those who pay in full upon registration
The More You Dance, The More You Save! Dance classes are discounted so that as your child dances more, dance classes cost less!
We have 2 payment options available.
Payments are either made monthly over 9 months, or Pay in Full for a 5% Discount!
Payment Option 1: 9 Monthly Payments- Tuition will be automatically charged from your credit card
the first week of each dance month (September through May)
Payment Option 2: 1 Payment in full for the year- A discount will be applied for those who pay in full upon registration
FAQs
How Do I Select A Class?
Our first priority is to place children where they will progress and succeed, with the day and time of the class secondary.
Please try to be flexible with scheduling so your child can make the most of his or her dance experience.
Dancers are placed in a level according to age and/or ability.
If, at any time, the teacher feels the placement is incorrect, parents will be notified, and the situation will be rectified.
The More You Dance, The More You Save!
Dance classes are discounted so that as your child dances more, dance classes cost less!
For optimum growth in technique, we suggest 2 hours of class/week at age 6,
and increasing to 3+ hours/week by age 8.
Please try to be flexible with scheduling so your child can make the most of his or her dance experience.
Dancers are placed in a level according to age and/or ability.
If, at any time, the teacher feels the placement is incorrect, parents will be notified, and the situation will be rectified.
The More You Dance, The More You Save!
Dance classes are discounted so that as your child dances more, dance classes cost less!
For optimum growth in technique, we suggest 2 hours of class/week at age 6,
and increasing to 3+ hours/week by age 8.
What If I Miss A Class?
We trust you to make the decision whether or not to come to dance class if your child is not feeling well.
If your child has a fever or active illness that may be contagious, please do not send them to class.
If a child is injured and cannot participate in class, but is still healthy enough to attend,
we recommend they come to class to watch so they do not fall behind.
If your dancer misses a significant number of classes, and feels he/she would like to spend extra time with one of the instructors, that can be arranged directly through our Director, Miss Erica.
Please email her with times that your child is available.
The fee for this additional instruction will be added to your account, and your statement will be emailed to you.
If your child has a fever or active illness that may be contagious, please do not send them to class.
If a child is injured and cannot participate in class, but is still healthy enough to attend,
we recommend they come to class to watch so they do not fall behind.
If your dancer misses a significant number of classes, and feels he/she would like to spend extra time with one of the instructors, that can be arranged directly through our Director, Miss Erica.
Please email her with times that your child is available.
The fee for this additional instruction will be added to your account, and your statement will be emailed to you.
Where Do We Wait?
Before class:
Students should wait silently in our waiting areas or hallway for their class to begin.
No one is allowed in any dance studio without an instructor!
Parents/guardians should wait in the designated waiting areas.
During class:
Students are not allowed to enter or leave the studio without permission of their teacher.
Parents, guardians and friends are not allowed in the class and must remain quiet at all times.
After class:
Students will be dismissed from their assigned studio by their instructor.
Please wait at the studio door for your child to exit.
For safety reasons, students must not leave without a parent/guardian.
Students should wait silently in our waiting areas or hallway for their class to begin.
No one is allowed in any dance studio without an instructor!
Parents/guardians should wait in the designated waiting areas.
During class:
Students are not allowed to enter or leave the studio without permission of their teacher.
Parents, guardians and friends are not allowed in the class and must remain quiet at all times.
After class:
Students will be dismissed from their assigned studio by their instructor.
Please wait at the studio door for your child to exit.
For safety reasons, students must not leave without a parent/guardian.
