Policies

• Please come to class in proper dance attire.  Dress code will be enforced.  
• All hair must be pulled back in either a pony tail or bun and should be neatly groomed for class and all performances.
• Label all shoes, dance bag etc with students name.
• Use the restroom before class.     
• No jewelry allowed as it can be harmful to the student.  
• No street shoes allowed on the dance floor.
• No gum or food in the studio.     
• Water only allowed in dance area; water breaks will be given by the instructor.
• Please inform instructor of any previous dance injuries and take class at your own risk.
• Visible tattoos and body art will not be permitted.  
• Dance Works Academy is not responsible for lost or stolen valuables.
• Children leaving with an adult other than a parent must inform the teacher at drop off.
• Siblings of dance students must be with parents at all times.
• Make sure your child is not left unattended in the waiting room for any reason.
• Selected music for class and performance pieces will always be clean and age appropriate.
• Dance education is hands on and is learned by seeing and feeling the correct alignment by the instructors manipulation.  
• Dance Works Academy has a zero tolerance bullying policy.  Violation of this policy will result in withdrawal from classes. 
• All shoes, tights and leotards must be ordered through Dance Works Academy for our Fall Semester ending in June.  

Attendance

• Attendance is important in order to receive the best dance education possible.
• Please contact or inform your child's instructor or the office when a class will be missed.
• Students should arrive to class early in order to prepare for class physically and mentally.  This also allows the instructor to start class on time.
• If a class is missed, a make-up can be scheduled in a different class.  This must be done within 4 weeks of the missed class. Please speak with your
  child's instructor to decide which class would be best for your child and schedule the class with the office.​

Tuition Payments and Additional Fees

• A $15 Registration Fee is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable.  The Registration Fee guarantees placement for the class chosen.  Once a class has been filled, the class will be closed.
• Monthly bills will not be sent out.  Tuition payments will be due by the first class of every month.  All accounts with outstanding charges by the 10th of the month will be charged a $5 late fee and the credit card that is on file will be charged with the full amount due on the account. 
• Tuition is based on an annual rate.  Therefore, tuition will remain constant for the semester which runs September - December.   Second semester dates TBA.   ​    
• Withdrawing from class requires a two weeks written notice, tuition will be charged otherwise.      ​
• Payment will be accepted by cash, personal check or credit card. 

Dance Works has the right to close due to inclement weather.   

Dance Works has the right to move to virtual classes via zoom at any time due to COVID19. 

*Please check our website an hour before your scheduled class for updates on cancellations.*