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Tuition
Monthly tuition is due in full by the 1st of every month. If tuition is not paid by this time a $10.00 late fee will be charged. Late fees will be STRICTLY enforced this
school year. A $25.00 fee will be charged on all returned checks. Tuition is not adjusted because of unattended lessons. Tuition is non-refundable. Please make
checks payable to the Northampton School of Dance or NSD. For those who choose not to pay tuition on a monthly basis a $12 per hour charge is applied.
Pricing is based in a monthly, per class, per family basis. If you have more than one child, then the discount is applied per class, not per child.
Monthly tuition is due in full by the 1st of every month. If tuition is not paid by this time a $10.00 late fee will be charged. Late fees will be STRICTLY enforced this
school year. A $25.00 fee will be charged on all returned checks. Tuition is not adjusted because of unattended lessons. Tuition is non-refundable. Please make
checks payable to the Northampton School of Dance or NSD. For those who choose not to pay tuition on a monthly basis a $12 per hour charge is applied.
Pricing is based in a monthly, per class, per family basis. If you have more than one child, then the discount is applied per class, not per child.
Drop Policy
Tuition is non-refundable. Students may opt to take another class to fulfill the already paid tuition.
Placement
- Classes are arranged for students based on age and ability. During the year, students may be transferred to other classes if it is necessary and in the best
interest of the student. Many factors are considered in determining placement of a student. We place students into the next level based on ability, attitude,
consistency in work and physical and emotional readiness.
- All students enrolling in the Lil’ Tykes classes should be potty trained.
- Ballet classes are recommended for all students, since jazz and tap is based on understanding the steps and terms introduced through ballet. Ballet classes are
mandatory for all company team members.
- NSD Company placement is by audition and approval of the individual instructor only.
Class Dates
Classes will begin Tuesday, September 6th. NSD will be closed Monday, October 31st, November 23rd – 26th, December 23rd – January 2nd, February 20th –
25th, April 16th – 21st, and May 28th to coincide with school vacations. Monday holidays are not observed at NSD with the exception of Memorial Day.
Class Cancellation
Please call the studio line, (413) 582-7099, during the winter months to determine if classes have been cancelled.
*REMEMBER
No gum is allowed in the studio. Please remove jewelry before dance class. Remove your street shoes before entering the dance studio, and always take dance
shoes off before going outside. Tap shoes should not be worn outside on concrete.
Class Attire
Ballet/Pointe: Pink tights, any color leotard, pink ballet slippers (or pointe shoes), skirts or shorts are allowed, boys wear black tights/pants, white t-shirts, white
socks, white ballet slippers, and a dance belt.
Jazz/Lyrical/Modern/Turns & Leaps: Tan tights, leotards, spandex pants or shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, jazz shoes,sandersols, or bare feet.
Tap/Hip-Hop/Irish Step/Zumba: Any comfortable attire that does not prohibit movement, no jeans are allowed. For Tap: An Oxford-style (lace-up) tap shoe is
recommended.
Acrobatics: Any comfortable attire that does not prohibit movement, no jeans are allowed, bare feet.
Remember that there should be no loose clothing, hair should be pulled back away from the face, and there is to be no jewelry worn during any class.
Pick up/Drop off
Parents must pick up students in the waiting room and NOT outside the building.
Class Visitation
Parents and visitors are not allowed in the classroom with student to observe class other than during the scheduled visitation weeks. The presence of either party
is a distraction to the students during class. The visitation weeks will be held every other month and the dates will be posted in the monthly newsletter. It is
important for parents to see their child’s work, however please try not to distract your child or the class.
Injuries
Parents, legal guardians of minor students and adult students waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on school property resulting from normal
dance activity or any other activity conducted by the students before, during or after class time.
Class Absence
Please call the studio if your child will be absent from class. Makeup classes are available. Inquire with your instructor.
Photo Release
The school is hereby granted permissions to take photographs of the students to use in brochures, web sites, posters, advertisements and other promotional
materials the school creates. Permission is also hereby granted for the school to copyright such photographs in its name. If you have a problem with this, please
let us know.
Performances
A recital will be held in June of 2012. Participation in the recital is not required but recommended. To participate in the recital the student will have to purchase a
costume(s). We will do our best to select acceptable costumes at reasonable prices. Costume prices typically range from $50 to $100 with costumes at the higher
end of the estimated cost scale usually being adult sizes. Most of the costumes require some type of “assembly” which consists of a small
amount of sewing (straps, buttons, etc…). We will collect costume deposits throughout the year before costumes are ordered. The first $25 per costume deposit
will be due by October 31st, the second $25 per costume deposit will be due by December 31st and the balance (if any) will be due by March 31st. If your child
will not be participating in the recital, please let us know BEFORE costumes are ordered. There will be no refunds on costumes after they are ordered and
costumes must be paid in full before they are ordered. There will also be a Holiday Party in December of 2011 and NSD company members will be participating in
various competitions and performances throughout the year.
Lost and Found
Please write your child’s name in each shoe and dance item including bags, jackets and sweatshirts. Lost and Found is located in the waiting room.
Tuition is non-refundable. Students may opt to take another class to fulfill the already paid tuition.
Placement
- Classes are arranged for students based on age and ability. During the year, students may be transferred to other classes if it is necessary and in the best
interest of the student. Many factors are considered in determining placement of a student. We place students into the next level based on ability, attitude,
consistency in work and physical and emotional readiness.
- All students enrolling in the Lil’ Tykes classes should be potty trained.
- Ballet classes are recommended for all students, since jazz and tap is based on understanding the steps and terms introduced through ballet. Ballet classes are
mandatory for all company team members.
- NSD Company placement is by audition and approval of the individual instructor only.
Class Dates
Classes will begin Tuesday, September 6th. NSD will be closed Monday, October 31st, November 23rd – 26th, December 23rd – January 2nd, February 20th –
25th, April 16th – 21st, and May 28th to coincide with school vacations. Monday holidays are not observed at NSD with the exception of Memorial Day.
Class Cancellation
Please call the studio line, (413) 582-7099, during the winter months to determine if classes have been cancelled.
*REMEMBER
No gum is allowed in the studio. Please remove jewelry before dance class. Remove your street shoes before entering the dance studio, and always take dance
shoes off before going outside. Tap shoes should not be worn outside on concrete.
Class Attire
Ballet/Pointe: Pink tights, any color leotard, pink ballet slippers (or pointe shoes), skirts or shorts are allowed, boys wear black tights/pants, white t-shirts, white
socks, white ballet slippers, and a dance belt.
Jazz/Lyrical/Modern/Turns & Leaps: Tan tights, leotards, spandex pants or shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, jazz shoes,sandersols, or bare feet.
Tap/Hip-Hop/Irish Step/Zumba: Any comfortable attire that does not prohibit movement, no jeans are allowed. For Tap: An Oxford-style (lace-up) tap shoe is
recommended.
Acrobatics: Any comfortable attire that does not prohibit movement, no jeans are allowed, bare feet.
Remember that there should be no loose clothing, hair should be pulled back away from the face, and there is to be no jewelry worn during any class.
Pick up/Drop off
Parents must pick up students in the waiting room and NOT outside the building.
Class Visitation
Parents and visitors are not allowed in the classroom with student to observe class other than during the scheduled visitation weeks. The presence of either party
is a distraction to the students during class. The visitation weeks will be held every other month and the dates will be posted in the monthly newsletter. It is
important for parents to see their child’s work, however please try not to distract your child or the class.
Injuries
Parents, legal guardians of minor students and adult students waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on school property resulting from normal
dance activity or any other activity conducted by the students before, during or after class time.
Class Absence
Please call the studio if your child will be absent from class. Makeup classes are available. Inquire with your instructor.
Photo Release
The school is hereby granted permissions to take photographs of the students to use in brochures, web sites, posters, advertisements and other promotional
materials the school creates. Permission is also hereby granted for the school to copyright such photographs in its name. If you have a problem with this, please
let us know.
Performances
A recital will be held in June of 2012. Participation in the recital is not required but recommended. To participate in the recital the student will have to purchase a
costume(s). We will do our best to select acceptable costumes at reasonable prices. Costume prices typically range from $50 to $100 with costumes at the higher
end of the estimated cost scale usually being adult sizes. Most of the costumes require some type of “assembly” which consists of a small
amount of sewing (straps, buttons, etc…). We will collect costume deposits throughout the year before costumes are ordered. The first $25 per costume deposit
will be due by October 31st, the second $25 per costume deposit will be due by December 31st and the balance (if any) will be due by March 31st. If your child
will not be participating in the recital, please let us know BEFORE costumes are ordered. There will be no refunds on costumes after they are ordered and
costumes must be paid in full before they are ordered. There will also be a Holiday Party in December of 2011 and NSD company members will be participating in
various competitions and performances throughout the year.
Lost and Found
Please write your child’s name in each shoe and dance item including bags, jackets and sweatshirts. Lost and Found is located in the waiting room.
| Length of Class 45 Minutes 1 Hour 1 Hour, 30 Minutes |
Registration ($10 Registration Fee)
Registration for the 2011-2012 Dance Season is on Wednesday, August 31st from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday, September 3rd from 10 am to 2 pm. If you register
during this time you will receive 10% off September’s tuition as well as a discounted $5 Registration Fee . Please feel free to call the studio 413 582 7099 or
email us at office@northamptondance.com to register for your preferred class at any time during the dance season if you cannot make these dates. We strongly
recommend that students start taking classes in September because September – January focuses heavily on technique and overall improvement and January –
June focuses more on recital choreography. We also encourage all of our prospective students to come take a look at our facility and meet our faculty before
registering. The staff at Northampton School of Dance looks forward to meeting you soon!
Registration for the 2011-2012 Dance Season is on Wednesday, August 31st from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday, September 3rd from 10 am to 2 pm. If you register
during this time you will receive 10% off September’s tuition as well as a discounted $5 Registration Fee . Please feel free to call the studio 413 582 7099 or
email us at office@northamptondance.com to register for your preferred class at any time during the dance season if you cannot make these dates. We strongly
recommend that students start taking classes in September because September – January focuses heavily on technique and overall improvement and January –
June focuses more on recital choreography. We also encourage all of our prospective students to come take a look at our facility and meet our faculty before
registering. The staff at Northampton School of Dance looks forward to meeting you soon!
| Number of Classes 1 2 3 4 5 6 > 6 |
| Multiple Class Discount Full Price Subtract $5 from Total Subtract $10 from Total Subtract $20 from Total Subtract $30 from Total Subtract $50 from Total All additional classes after 6 are FREE! |
| Monthly Fee $32 $36 $54 |
