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What
is your mission?
THE ACTION PACT - Our
mission is to provide an affordable dance school with a
family atmosphere where performance opportunities,
academic excellence, and non-discrimination are all
priorities. Our qualified instructors will recognize,
nurture, and encourage each student’s talent in hopes of
molding and developing responsible, well-rounded
individuals who have the potential to succeed in any
field.
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How
long is the dance school year? What holidays does the
academy take?
The
Dance School Year Calendar is available at the studio or here.
It is extremely important to keep a copy of this calendar
handy as it lists:
A. Observed
Holidays and Studio Breaks
B. Required
Fees and Due Dates
C. Annual
Production Dates
D. And
Many Other Special Events
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How
can I stay informed on what's happening at the academy?
A. The
academy will issue each family a file folder at their
“home studio.” Your home studio is declared at the time
of enrollment. Your file folder will be in the lobby of
studio and you will need to check it after each lesson
for important studio information.
B. “Happenings”
is our academy’s newsletter. It will be published
monthly for each location. The last twelve (12) editions
are always posted on our website. The current issue will
be emailed to the address provided to the academy at the
time of enrollment. The academy does not put a copy in
your file-folder in the interest of saving paper.
C. It
is the parent and dancer’s responsibility to be informed
about upcoming events.
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How
much do lessons cost? What are the other required fees?
A. Tuition
is charged monthly and
is based on an average of 36 or more classes per year
(this includes the annual production, dress rehearsal,
and studio rehearsals, three of the most important
lessons all year). Tuition is due in advance and by the
1st of each month. Tuition will increase by $10 if not
paid in full by the 10th of the month.
Additional $10 charges will accrue each month following,
as long as the full amount of tuition due has not been
paid in full.
Any
dancer starting classes in the middle of the month will
receive a pro-rated tuition rate for that month only.
Classes may be combined or canceled if our minimum
enrollment requirement is not met. In this case make-up
classes may be given.
TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
Click here for pricing and
rates.
B.
An Enrollment-Registration
Fee of
$25 per student is due upon registration and will be good
through the following August. Enrollment-Registration fees
are non-refundable.
C.
An Annual
Production Fee of
$25 per family performing in the Annual Production (see
Annual Production).
D.
Costume
Fees of
$59 (child sizes) and $66 (adult sizes) plus sales tax per dancer per
class performing in the Annual Production (see Annual
Production).
E.
A Competitive
Fee (Action
Dance Performing Company Members Only) is laid out and
explained in the Company
Agreement and Addendums.
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Are there any other
fees?
A. Action
Dance Performing Company Fees are laid out and explained
in the Company
Agreement and Addendums.
B. NSF
checks and NSF bank auto-debits will incur a $25 fee.
C. All
debit/credit card transactions will incur a 3.5% fee
(including auto-payments made with a debit/credit card).
D. Private
Lessons and Studio Rental—see Special
Charges Sheet.
E. Dancers
may also choose to purchase many of the other exciting
items we have to offer from time to time (e.g. class
photos, DVDs, dance apparel, tickets, private lessons,
etc).
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What is
auto-payment?
Dancers
on auto-payment will enjoy a discounted tuition and will
side step late fees by having tuition and required fees
paid automatically. Therefore, auto-payment by debiting
a bank account is encouraged. Dancers may also use a
debit/credit card for auto-payment. Please remember that
all debit/credit card transactions are subject to a 3.5%
fee. Dancers on auto-payment will be charged for tuition
and
all
other required fees.
To enroll, the account-holder must
complete the Auto-Pay
Enrollment Form.
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What
is your withdrawal and refunds policy?
There is
a two-month minimum for all lessons. One-month notice
from the 1st of the month is required to discontinue any
classes. Withdrawal must be done in person and will not
be accepted over the phone. Withdrawal must be done at
the school office and not with the teacher. No
withdrawals will be accepted after April 1st. To
withdraw from classes the account holder must:
1. Inform
school administration in person, and
2. Complete
and sign a withdrawal form
provided by the school office.
No
refunds will be given for costume fees after December
10th. Action Dance Academy reserves the right to
terminate lessons for any dancers without notice. In
such a case a refund for unused lessons will be given.
Tuition is non-refundable.
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Does the
academy offer private lessons? Can I rent out the
facility?
Private
lessons and rental of our studios is available. Please
refer to the Special
Charges Sheet.
When
will the academy be closed? What about snow days?
A. The
Dance School Year Calendar
states all observed holidays and breaks from dance class.
B.
Inclement
Weather
1. We
do not always cancel our classes to coincide with the area
school closings. Weather conditions often improve during
the day enabling us to hold classes even though some
schools may have been closed. We will make the decision to
cancel classes by 1:00pm
2. If
anywhere in the Puget Sound area experienced inclement
weather, please call (253) 627-7837 after 1:00pm and
listen to the recorded message.
3. No
refunds or credits are given for class cancellations.
Students may make-up classes in alternate classes of the
same level or below by calling the office. Make-ups must
be taken within thirty (30) days of the missed class.
C. On
occasion we may need to cancel classes or close the studio
due to conflicting studio events. Please check the
bulletin board and monthly happenings for possible studio
closures and class cancellations.
D. On
occasion an instructor may become ill, injured or unable
to teach class. In rare cases when no suitable substitute
is available classes may be CANCELED. All dancers will
receive a phone call in advance of their class. Should
any class be CANCELED due to lack of instructor a special
make-up class will ensue.
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What is the
academy's policy on attendance?
A. Good
attendance is very important for the healthy progression
of the each dancer. Each class has a certain curriculum;
excessive absences will put the dancer behind in class.
Excessive absences between April and June may lead to the
dancer being removed from the Annual Spring Productions.
B. Dancers
should call the studio if they will be missing classes.
C. Students
may make-up missed classes in alternate classes of the
same level or below by calling the office. Make-ups must
be taken within thirty (30) days of the missed class.
D. Students
are expected to maintain tuition payments even when absent
for illness or travel.
E. We
reserve the right to fill a dancer’s space in class if
he or she fails to attend class for 3 consecutive weeks
without notifying the studio. Dancers will owe for
dance lessons until they inform school administration in
person and complete and sign a withdrawal form provided
by the school office.
F. Classes
with one dancer in attendance will be shortened to a 30
minute private lesson at no additional charge.
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Are there any
behavior guidelines while at the academy?
Action
Dance enforces a Code of Respect which makes our studio a
pleasant place to be. Click
here for a copy.
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What
is the dress code?
Action
Dance enforces a dress code to maintain the proper
discipline and attitudes of the dancers towards themselves
and their studies. By wearing the proper attire, the
instructor can observe the muscular and skeletal movements
of a dancer’s body. Inappropriate attire can hinder the
instructor’s ability to make corrections. Small rings
and earrings are fine, but no bracelets, necklaces,
watches, large rings or large earrings will be permitted
in dance class. Dancer’s clothing should be clean and
neat at all times. Please be sure to mark all articles of
clothing with the name or initial of the dancer. Dancers
not dressed to code will be asked to watch class for the
day. There are no make-ups, refunds or credits due to
dress code violations.
Ballet:
· Hair:
Must
be in tight bun, all bangs must be slicked back. Short
hair must be pulled away from face in a barrette. No
headbands.
· Shoes:
Pink split sole ballet slippers with elastic properly
attached (no loose or buckling elastic). Pink Pointe shoes
for Pointe class.
· Attire:
Level
1: Solid pink leotard
Level
2: Solid light blue leotard
Level
3: Solid forest green leotard
Level
4: Solid burgundy leotard
Level
5: Solid black leotard
Students
age 8 and under may wear short sleeve leotards only. Pink tights.
Ballet skirts optional. During winter months
dancers may wear color coordinated ballet leg warmers and ballet
sweaters. All knitwear must fit closely to the body. Baggy
clothing and jackets are not permitted.
Jazz/Lyrical/Modern/Tricks,
Turns, and Leaps/Tap/Musical Theater:
· Hair:
Must be pulled back and away from face. Bun preferred.
· Shoes:
Black jazz boots (jazz,
tricks, musical theater),
barefoot
or foot-thongs (lyrical,
modern),
black
tap oxford (tap).
· Attire:
Leotard or sports bra with solid color jazz pants or bike
shorts. Dancewear
only.
No jeans, loose
shorts
or baggy t-shirts please.
Hip
Hop:
· Hair:
No
hair requirement.
· Shoes:
Split sole dance sneaker are recommended. Clean sneakers
are also acceptable.
· Attire:
No jeans of any kind. Otherwise dress at dancer’s
discretion.
Cheer/Acrobatics:
· Hair:
Must be pulled back and away from face. Bun preferred.
· Shoes:
Clean white sneakers (cheer),
barefoot (acrobatics)
· Attire:
Leotard or sports bra with bike shorts or footless tights.
Stretch
and Strengthen:
· Hair:
Must be pulled back and away from face. Bun preferred.
· Shoes:
Any style dance shoes without heels. No sneakers or split sole dance
sneakers.
· Attire:
Exercisewear. No jeans.
Combination
Classes
for Ages 6 and Under:
· Hair:
Must be pulled back and away from face. Bun preferred.
· Shoes:
Pink ballet slippers (ballet),
black jazz shoes (jazz),
black Patten leather Mary Jane style tap shoes (tap)
Please
replace child’s tap shoe ties with black
elastic.
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