Enrollment into the 2024-2025 dance year at The Concrete Rose Dance Academy (TCRDA) is for a full 38 weeks, from September to June. Tuition is already prorated for the yearly number of class meetings and will not be further prorated for absences or holidays. We will not guarantee enrollment into our dance program to students who wish to enroll part way through the semester. Admittance to a class will be at the discretion of The Concrete Rose Dance Academy staff and instructors. Class spots are limited.
ALL TUITION & FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE OR NON-TRANSFERABLE! Tuition is due and auto drafted on the 1st of every month. A $25 late fee is added after the 5th of every month. Cards will be ran again on the 10th for accounts with a tuition balance. If balance is not reconciled by 10th, the dancer will not be allowed to participate in classes until they have taken care of their tuition. All balances MUST be paid prior to performing. If you prefer to pay cash or check, come in BEFORE the 1st of the month. Once cards are run, there are no refunds. Cards that decline will have a $25 NSF fee.
ALL Tuition and fees are non-transferable and nonrefundable unless withdrawal is due to prolonged illness or injury verified by a doctor’s certificate. Tuition refunds will only be made for that month and not any previous months. No tuition deduction or allowance shall be made by reason of the absence, withdrawal, suspension, or dismissal of the student.
Tuition and fees are not prorated; regardless of how many days you attend classes in a month. Whether you come 31 days out of the month or 11 days out of the month, the tuition rate will remain the same unless otherwise decide by the director of The Concrete Rose Dance Academy.
ATTENDANCE/TARDIES
Attendance and Punctuality are very important in establishing unity, injury prevention and accountability. Regular attendance is expected. TCRDA students are expected to arrive on time. Please have open communication with the studio about any absences that are needed in a timely manner. We understand things come up and will work with you. Dancers are allowed up to 3 excused absences per semester. If a dancer is more than 15 minutes late to class, they may be asked to sit out of class due to risk of injury if not warmed up properly. Dancers who exceed 3 absences or 4 tardies may be taken out of missed choreography. Inconsistent attendance can affect student’s advancement and possibly remove their opportunity of performing with the class. If a student must miss a class, please notify the front office by phone 252-260-0028. As previously stated, if a student is absent, the tuition rate does not change. Additionally, it is the policy of TCRDA not to return tuition payments for lessons not fulfilled. Students must be picked up promptly after class.
WITHDRAWAL
Each student has enrolled for an entire year, (approx. 34 weeks. One month notice from the first of the month is required to discontinue any class. To withdrawal, you must inform the office and fill out a withdrawal form provided by the office. We DO NOT refund the last months payment. A free trial class is offered for all students.
HAIR/DRESS CODE
Hair should be worn neatly off the face and fastened securely. This not only allows complete unrestricted movement, but also enables the teacher to see the total line of the body. TCRDA students are expected to wear black leotards or dance dresses, dance tights, and mocha ballet shoes for all ballet and creative movement classes. Jazz pants, biketards, and biker shorts are appropriate for Tap, Jazz, Kicks Turns & Leaps, Combo, Twirling, Comp team and Hip Hop classes. Each teacher may have additional specifications for clothing. See class attire in welcome packet. Please no loose jewelry or chewing gum. Beaded hairstyles must be tied back and covered with a scarf or bonnet while in class.
CLASS PLACEMENT
Class placement is based on technical merit. Age is used as a guide. Class placement is determined by the instructor for all levels. New students 8 years old and older should talk to the office staff or instructor prior to signing up for a class.
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
TCRDA typically follows the KIPP & Halifax County School district calendar as far as holidays, but we do not always close every time KIPP or Halifax County Schools have closed. Please call the studio or check band, our website and/or our Facebook page prior to coming to the studio if you are unsure if we are open.
LIABILITY
Students and parents hereby release and hold harmless the teachers and staff of The Concrete Rose Dance Academy, LLC from any and all liability resulting from any injury or damage sustained by students and/or parents. TCRDA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE
TCRDA has my permission to use my child’s photographic image and or videos on its website, advertising or other business appropriate means. Photos and videos taken by TCRDA are the property of TCRDA.
USE OF LOGOS & NAME
Personal or business custom usage of The Concrete Rose Dance Academy's name, initials, surnames, logo, mottos or level names (Rosebuds, Babybuds, Bella Rose, Petite Petals, etc.) on clothing or merchandise is prohibited unless prior approval is given by the studio owner, Courteney Johnson. All merchandise with The Concrete Rose Dance Academy's name, initials, surnames, logo, mottos or level names (Rosebuds, Babybuds, Bella Rose, Petite Petals, etc.) must be purchased directly through The Concrete Rose store. Custom orders may be placed with TCRDA staff and will need to be paid for upfront.
VANDALISM/THEFT
Theft or vandalism of the studios, the faculty or the students property will not be tolerated and may result in a parent conference, removal from a dance or performance, and/or immediate dismissal from The Concrete Rose Dance Academy. You will be fully responsible for any equipment/property that is damaged by your child It will be deducted from your account. Resolutions can be made with Ms. Courteney. If vandalism or theft occurs during your child’s class time, and the responsible party is left unknown, the entire class will be responsible for equally splitting the cost to replace or repair the property. Failure to satisfy any balances for vandalism/theft will result in an immediate dismissal from TCRDA. This is a serious occurrence, and any habitual acts will result in immediate dismissal. Any decisions made by TCRDA staff cannot be contested.
PARENT/GUARDIAN ETIQUETTE
There are many factors to influence the choices we make at The Concrete Rose Dance Academy. You can be well informed that our students and the integrity of the dance program are always taken into account. Please remember that dance is an art form and not a team sport. Artistic and preferential choices are made freely by our teachers. Under no circumstances will criticism of student, teachers, scheduling, casting, costuming, or choreography be tolerated. Under no circumstances will disrespect, arguing and/or fighting with staff, dancers, or others at TCRDA events, performances, and competitions be tolerated. If there is a concern, please notice the staff. Inappropriate emails or confrontations will be handled immediately with a warning letter to the involved parties. Continued interference will result in expulsion of both the students and parents from the dance program. Some disciplinary steps may be skipped and immediate dismissal may be warranted per the TCRDA staff, if necessary. Any decisions made by the TCRDA are final and cannot be contested.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Depicting The Concrete Rose Dance Academy, its staff, or its students in a negative light on any social media
platform is bad publicity for the business and its students and will not be tolerated. Using social media to bash The Concrete Rose Dance Academy or any of its affiliates can and will result in an immediate dismissal of your child/children from The Concrete Rose Dance Academy.
PARENTAL VIEWING
Watching your child dance is a pleasure for parents. The Concrete Rose is aware of this and wishes to accommodate viewing whenever possible. Due to the configuration of the studio, viewing can be disruptive to the class and the instructors. We ask that parents remain in the lounge and view through the double doors to avoid classroom congestion. Parental viewing can be revoked at anytime if misconduct is evident per Ms. Courteney and cannot be contested by any parent.
