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.
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Chat with a Director at 617-614-5438 or email erica@siagel.com today.
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STUDIO RULES
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ATTENDANCE
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DRESS CODE
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COSTUME POLICY
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FAQ
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- 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 erica@siagel.com 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 & Timing
Attendance is crucial to the learning process. If a student is going to be absent, please email erica@siagel.com 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 through Erica directly. Please email her with times that your child is available. $35/half hour; $65/hour. This will be added to your account, and your statement will be emailed to you.
All Competitive Dancers are required to be at practices 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 take a make-up class with the instructor at $40/half hour.
COMPETITION ATTENDANCE is mandatory for all competitive division dancers.
All Competitive Dancers are required to be at practices 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 take a make-up class with the instructor at $40/half hour.
COMPETITION ATTENDANCE is mandatory for all competitive division 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.
Inclement Weather & Class Cancellations
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 one hour prior to your class and check.
We add 2 extra classes into the year to cover any snow days or cancellations. If there are more then 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 then 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.
Costume Policy
If your child is not participating in the final recital, you must provide The Director with written/emailed notification by November 15th so a costume is NOT ordered for your child. All costume final balances are due in order to receive the costume or 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.
Costumes are ordered the first week in December, and a payment of $75 per costume will be processed for recreational students (pricing for Company costumes varies). All students will be measured in December and sizes will be ordered based on most likely size in June. To ensure we receive the costumes on time we must order the costumes in December. All alterations and costume adjustments are the responsibility of each family. If your child’s costume is too small, there will be an additional charge to exchange/order another costume. All alterations and adjustments must be done by Picture Day.
Costumes are ordered the first week in December, and a payment of $75 per costume will be processed for recreational students (pricing for Company costumes varies). All students will be measured in December and sizes will be ordered based on most likely size in June. To ensure we receive the costumes on time we must order the costumes in December. All alterations and costume adjustments are the responsibility of each family. If your child’s costume is too small, there will be an additional charge to exchange/order another costume. All alterations and adjustments must be done by Picture Day.
Dress Code
Our dress code is enforced at TDA so that each dancer can move in the appropriate manner for each dance genre. If a student comes to class with improper attire, a teacher reserves the right to decide if the child may participate. No jeans are allowed. No street sneakers allowed in any dance studio at any time.
All Dancers must have their hair pulled away from their face and neck at all times. No heavy jewelry is to be worn while dancing. Required dance shoes are expected at each class (shoe requirements vary by class so visit individual class pages.).
All Dancers must have their hair pulled away from their face and neck at all times. No heavy jewelry is to be worn while dancing. Required dance shoes are expected at each class (shoe requirements vary by class so visit individual class pages.).
If your child is not participating in the final recital you must provide The Director with written/emailed notification by November 15th so a costume is NOT ordered for your child. All costume final balances are due in order to receive the costume or participate in the annual recital. If payment is not received all credit cards on file will be charged. Costumes will be handed out only to families that are paid in full.
Costumes are ordered the first week in December. To ensure we receive the costumes on time we must order the costumes in December. Costume companies do not accept returns and therefore if you child grows then you will need to order another costume, or material to be attached to your child’s existing costume. All alterations and costume adjustments are the responsibility of each family. If your child’s costume is too small there will be an additional charge to exchange/order another costume. All alterations and adjustments must be done by Picture Day.
Costumes are ordered the first week in December. To ensure we receive the costumes on time we must order the costumes in December. Costume companies do not accept returns and therefore if you child grows then you will need to order another costume, or material to be attached to your child’s existing costume. All alterations and costume adjustments are the responsibility of each family. If your child’s costume is too small there will be an additional charge to exchange/order another costume. All alterations and adjustments must be done by Picture Day.
How Do I Select A Class?
Students 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. 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.
What If I Miss A Class?
Good attendance is necessary to insure maximum progress in class. Depending upon the situation, if a child is injured and cannot participate in class, please come and watch if possible. There are no tuition refunds made after the second class.
Where Do We Wait?
Before class: Students should wait silently in the hall area for their class to begin. No one is allowed in the dance classroom without a teacher. Parents/guardians should wait in the designated waiting rooms.
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 must wait in designated waiting areas for a parent or guardian. For safety reasons, students must not leave without a parent/guardian.
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 must wait in designated waiting areas for a parent or guardian. For safety reasons, students must not leave without a parent/guardian.
Dance Academy Tuition Schedule 2022-2023
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 technique, we encourage our dancers to dance at least 2 hours per week once they are 6 years old, and at least 3 hours per week, once they are 8 years old.
Hours Of Dance |
Monthly Payment |
Annual Tuition |
Single Payment |
45 min-1 hr |
$78 |
$702 |
$667 |
2 |
$152 |
$1,368 |
$1,300 |
3 |
$222 |
$1,998 |
$1,898 |
4 |
$290 |
$2,610 |
$2,480 |
5 |
$345 |
$3,105 |
$2,950 |
6 |
$396 |
$3,564 |
$3,386 |
7 |
$444.50 |
$4000.50 |
$3,800 |
8+ |
$488 |
$4,392 |
$4,172 |
Additional Fees
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Pricing is based on the number of hours your child dances per week, and number of children registered per family. Payments are made monthly over 9 months, or upfront in exchange for a discount.
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