Upon signing and submitting an enrollment form to Lake Arrowhead School of Dance, both student and parent/guardian acknowledge they have read and agree to abide by the regulations listed below.
Registration
A completed registration form is to be returned to the School office prior to admission. There is a once a year registration fee of $15.00 due each September.
Tuition
Payment must be made in advance of enrollment for each session. Tuition payment is non-refundable and is due on or before the 10th of each month. Application for tuition adjustment (accompanied by a doctor’s certificate ) may be considered for illness or injury of more than ten days. Students may not be admitted to classes with a past due account over 30 days. Please do not adjust your bill — talk with Sharon.
Attendance
Attendance at all the student’s scheduled classes is mandatory. Absence due to illness, injury or special circumstances may be excused upon receipt of a doctor’s report or parent/guardian’s telephone call. Appointments made with doctors, dentists, etc. are excusable.
There will be no adjustments made to your bill for absences. Excused absences can be made up in a lower level class (unless given permission by the instructor to go to an upper level class). An excused absence must be made up within two months and an unexcused absence must be made up the same month of the class missed or the class/classes will be forfeited. Scholarship students with three unexcused absences may have their scholarships revoked.
The studio does not close for school snow days. Any observed holidays will be posted and your bill will reflect any days closed.
Dress Code
Ballet
Women: Pink or white tights, leotard (any solid color), pink ballet slippers.
Men: Black tights, white tee shirt, black or white ballet slippers.
All: Character shoes and skirts, and pointe shoes as applicable. No sweat pants or
plastic pants. Tight fitting leg warmers are permitted at the barre. Heavy jewelry is not
allowed.
Jazz & Hip Hop
Unitard, leotard & tights or bike shorts/leggings and a tee shirt are acceptable (no sweat pants or plastic pants), jazz shoes only (ballet shoes may be worn for the first two - three classes)
Tap
Unitard, leotard & tights, leggings or loose fitting shorts are acceptable, tap shoes only (solid dress shoes may be worn for the first two classes).
Scholarship students are expected to set an example for the rest of the student body by their professional adherence to the dress code.
Extra Classes
Students are encouraged to take extra classes below their own class level with permission from the teacher (extra classes must be paid for at the time you take the class). The teacher’s permission may depend upon class size. Students must observe the courtesy of allowing the regular class members first choice of barre and centre space.
Students may not take classes above their own class level unless granted special permission by the Artistic Director.
Food and Drink
Eating and drinking is to take place only in designated areas. Open food or drinks are not allowed in the studio or dressing rooms. All litter is to be disposed of in available waste containers. Students are expected to cooperate fully with keeping the building clean and in good repair.
Theft
To avoid the possibility of theft, students should leave money, jewelry, or other valuables at home. If theft occurs please report it immediately to the front desk.
Lake Arrowhead School of Dance cannot assume responsibility or liability for lost or stolen items.
No Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in the Lake Arrowhead School of Dance building at any time.
Injury
If injured the student is to submit a report from the attending physician describing a) the injury and prognosis regarding recovery time; b) the program of therapy for recovery; c) certification of completion of the therapy.
Scholarship students who are injured are expected to observe classes from which they are excused. Failure to do so may result in revocation of the scholarship.
Withdrawal
In the event of withdrawal students, parents or guardians are to notify Lake Arrowhead School of Dance in writing or in person. Students filing for withdrawal before the first day of classes shall receive a refund of tuition paid. Once classes for that month have begun, tuition is non-refundable. Application for tuition adjustment (accompanied by a doctor’s certificate) may be considered for illness or injury of more than ten days.
Courtesy and Deportment
All students at Lake Arrowhead School of Dance must be courteous to each other; respectful of School members, faculty and staff; maintain quiet in the studio, and reserve play time for hours and areas outside of the ballet studio.
Students should direct their full energy to their studies; maintain self-discipline, and provide leadership and a helpful attitude to younger students at all times.
Any instructor, with the artistic director’s consent, reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student whose attitude, conduct, or attendance is found unsatisfactory.