Wildwood Dance and Arts Studio Policies 2011-2012

At Wildwood Dance and Arts we strive not only to bring you and your children the venue to grow through dance, exercise, gym and art studies, but to continue such values and respect, honesty, caring and team work! With those in mind, we require that all of our students and their families read through and adhere to the following policies.

Address and Phone Number:

Wildwood Dance and Arts                                            636-458-6605 studio

2612 East Avenue

Wildwood MO 63040                                              www.wildwood-dance.com

Director: Leah Cordiano-Siemens                         This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Assistant Director: Katie McMasters                 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Studio Calendar: additional document- see website- “About Us” Tab-Calendar (dance season-Aug-June)

Studio Rules:

• All dancers must respect and obey teacher’s instructions in the studio.
• Proper respect must be shown to fellow students.
• Shoes worn to the studio, and throughout the day may NOT enter the dance studios for risk of tearing or scaring the dance floors.
• Dancers should not be in a studio without a teacher present, unless the studio has been reserved for independent rehearsal, or they have been given permission to enter.
• NO GUM/CANDY ALLOWED IN STUDIO!!
• No running or horseplay on the premises. Not only do we want to respect the dancers and artists here to study, but foster a safe environment!!
• In an effort to maintain a positive, family atmosphere, appropriate behavior and language will be expected from all students, parents, and staff members.
• Dancers MUST be dressed appropriately for class.  Please consult the Dress Code for proper attire

Class Attendance, Tardiness, and Illness:

• Regular attendance is vital to learning. Please plan to arrive for class with adequate time to dress so that you won’t miss a minute of precious class time!
• Tardiness: A student arriving more that 15 minutes late, places students at risk of injury due to improper warm-up. As a result, a student arriving more that 15 minutes late may be asked to observe class rather than participate, at the teacher’s discretion. If a student does arrive late, they MUST respect the ongoing class and enter quietly please.
• Missed classes may be made up, preferably within one month in a comparable class. Please call ahead (636-458-6605) to schedule a makeup class so we may inform the teacher that you are planning on attending and so your attendance will be recorded accurately. Likewise, a teacher may occasionally need to cancel a class; make-up classes will be scheduled. If you are unable to attend the scheduled make-up class, you are welcome to make-up in another class. (It’s a great opportunity to try a new class!!) There will be NO REFUNDS for missed classes.
• Illness: Your child will not be allowed to attend classes if they have had ANY of the following:
  • Fever in the last 24 hours
  • Contagious/Infectious illness
  • Colored secretion from eyes/nose
  • Please keep them at home, If they are not contagious, and may be experiencing allergies, etc…they may come and watch their lesson if they do not feel well enough to fully dance. Your child may be asked to walk through their spacing in a dance if they are watching a lesson. Dancers will not be permitted to watch their class without a note of parental consent. Only six (6) absences or periods of watching classes will be allowed from September to January. If your child misses more than six (6) times during this time period, participation in the recital will be at the teacher’s discretion. If your child is absent or watches four lessons from February to May, participation in the recital will be at the teacher’s discretion. Makeup lessons are available. Inquire about the proper time for your child to make up any lessons missed.

Fees and Tuition:

• Annual registration is $20.00 per student and due with the first payment of the year.
• After the first installment of 1 1/2 months which covers Aug/Sept, tuition is due by 1^st of every month.
• All families are required to enroll in Auto-Pay which accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.  Payments are run automatically within 2 days prior to the 1^st of the next month, through June 2011.  Tuition is non-refundable.
• A late fee of $10.00 is assessed if payment is more than a week late due to declined status.
• Late Registration: (once classes have begun in a session) Class fees may be prorated to reflect actual start date, but requires the next month payment in full at time of registration.  No refunds.
• Refunds:  No Refunds are given for class services.

Withdrawing from the School:

• Enrollment in the school is based on a dance season term from mid-August through June.
• A student withdrawing from the school must have a parent/guardian come into the studio and provide a 30 day notice by filling out an official withdrawal form.  Tuition is non-refundable.

Recital Commitment:

• Recital and Costume Fees distributed no later than Nov 1^st.
• Recital and Costume Payments are due by December 15^th.
• Recital and Costume Payments are non-refundable!
• Recital dates and location TBA (should be within the first two weeks of June….)

Visiting the studio:

• Kaya’s Lounge:
  • Flat Screen Monitors for Viewing of all 4 studios!  Parents are invited to observe class in the lounge area at anytime!
  • Visiting parents/guests are requested to remain in the lounge/lobby areas and only enter the studio rooms when asked by the instructor. This keeps our dancers and artists focused! (Monitors may be turned off for Adult and Pro Track classes.)
  • We will have an in-class watch days scheduled throughout the year.
• Little Stars:
  • We are happy to provide a small play area during all regular business hours for those parents that have siblings along, or students that are waiting to enter class. Please make sure all materials are treated well, and put away when finished. Parents are responsible for monitoring child’s use of play items.
  • We have students of all ages, so please keep items in specified areas. We ask that parents encourage “inside voices” while children are in the lobby area. Thank You-

Drop Off:

• Please park your car and escort them inside, and never allow your child to walk from the parking lot alone.
• Children are to remain inside the studio until you pick them up after their lesson. Please do not leave young children unattended before or after a class.
• WDA is not responsible for, and cannot watch students outside the building.
• Student Drivers: Students who drive on their own and get out of class when it is darker out should always walk to their car with another person.

Inclement Weather Policy:

• WDA will send a mass email to clients with inclement weather closings.
• Please telephone the studio for an outgoing message that will inform you if we are open or closed.
• Please listen for cancellation announcements for the Rockwood School District on KMOV, or the Rockwood’s website http:www.rockwood.k12.mo.us.
• We do not make up snow days missed. However, we do encourage students to make up lessons by participating in regularly scheduled classes other than those they ordinarily attend. Must contact instructor to let them know they plan to attend.

Student Dismissal: Students may be dismissed from the studio without refund of tuition for the following reasons:

• Inappropriate dress
• disrespectful/disruptive behavior
• non-payment of fees
• non-compliance with any/all studio policies

Food in the Studio:

• We observe a NO PEANUT POLICY at our studio. Several students experience severe allergies to nuts and we ask that all students and parents help us in keeping them safe! J
• **We ask that ALL clients eating or drinking in the lobby clean up after themselves and/or their children.
• We sell snacks and beverages at the front desk for clients.

Dress Code:

• Dress Code will be followed by all classes!!
• The dress code applies to class only; recital requirements for shoes and tights may be different to match recital costumes.
• Refer to www.wildwood-dance.com for a dress code listing by class type. “About Us” tab- “Forms”- “Dress Code”
• All Dress Code items may be found at, or ordered through, the studio!!
• By signing this policy form you are acknowledging that you agree to follow the dress codes.

Class Level and Placements:

• Early Childhood –Combo Classes are generally based on age.
• Leveled Classes require a determination based on age and experience.  The level a student may register into is determined by the instructor/director.  Final placements may take more than one class to determine.
• Advancement may occur on special occasions during the dance season.  On average a student is expected to remain in that level for a minimum of one year.  However, it is not uncommon for students to take more than one year in a given level.  If a student is promoted too soon they may miss valuable training.  We want to prevent injury as well.  You may call for private placements as well.

Students and Parents are required to read and sign the “Policy  Signature Form”  and return to their next scheduled class to continue enrollment at Wildwood Dance and Arts.