RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PULASKI DANCE PRODUCTIONS
1. Watching Class
a. Friends and Family are not permitted in the dance spaces. Having visitors during class is a distraction, especially to the little ones. Parents may sit in the lobby quietly and observation is welcome during dress rehearsals.
2. Inclement Weather/Instructor Illness Closure: We will announce any closures on our Facebook page and by email to all parents. Please make sure your email is correct.
3. Attendance Policy
a. The first semester is defined as the first day of classes to the date of the winter recital. The second semester is defined as the classes after the winter recital to the date of the spring recital.
b. Mandatory practice dates for The Nutcracker and The Spring Recital will be announced well in advance. Dancers MUST attend these rehearsals to participate.
c. In case of illness: If a student exhibits signs of contagious illness, please keep him or her at home until symptoms have resolved for 24 hours.
d. In case of injury: Dancers must be seen by a healthcare provider and provide a doctor’s note clearly defining limitations before they will be allowed to participate; we welcome dancers to watch and take notes until they are cleared!
4. Things To Bring:
a. Proper attire for your class – listed on the following pages
b. Water bottle with water only
c. Any personal/medical items a student may need during class time
5. Behavioral and Etiquette Policy
a. Be kind to your classmates and your teacher.
b. No talking during instructional time
c. No running around the studio, rough housing, or bullying. Any reported or observed bullying will be addressed with the parents immediately.
d. Students will not touch the mirrors, Barres, props/costumes or acro equipment unless instructed to do so.
e. Ample water and bathroom breaks will be given. Be respectful of the studio space and place used towels, toilet paper, female hygiene items and other trash IN the trash cans.
f. No gum, candy, or food permitted in the studio. Snacks may be permitted on long rehearsal days or for students with medical need.
g. Do not bring toys or anything non-essential for dance instruction to class
h. Cell phones may be brought in the studio however they must be on silent and in the student’s bag. The student may use his or her phone in the event of an emergency and/or only with permission to record choreography. NO SELFIES OR SOCIAL MEDIA USE DURING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME. The instructor has a phone and charger at all times and each student is welcome to use it in case of an emergency.
6. Tuition/Fees
a. Monthly Tuition and fees will be accepted by automatic draft via Dance Studio Pro. Auto-Pay will process on the First of each month. Tuition is non-refundable.
b. Private class tuition will be billed separately and must be paid with cash directly to the teacher.
c. Please inform us of any financial hardships so we can make a plan to get the account current. We want to make dance accessible for everyone!
d. All tuition dues/fees must be paid in full prior to performances or events. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from performances/events until the account is caught up.
e. The costume deposit will be $50.00 per child per year. This is for the Spring Recital Costume. Parents will receive costume information with amount due to the studio or an amount that will be refunded via tuition credit. Any costume balance due WILL be processed with the last tuition payment before recital. Should this payment fail – dancers will NOT receive their costume.
f. Tuition will not be prorated due to student absences or studio closures. In the event we are closed for inclement weather or instructor illness – a makeup class will be offered.
7. Costume Policy
a. * NEW* Costumes for The Nutcracker are property of Pulaski Dance Productions. We loan these to our students and do not charge for annual cleaning, inspection, minor repairs and storage. If a costume is returned damaged (ripped or stained beyond reasonable use) there will be a $50 fee assessed to the students account for repairs. If a costume is damaged beyond repair, the student will be responsible to replace the costume.
b. Recital and Competition Costumes cannot be returned once worn or altered. All costumes will be ordered, inspected and fitted by PDP staff.
c. After the costumes and accessories are taken home it is the parents’ responsibility to make sure they remain in like-new condition.
d. Costumes cannot be replaced if lost or damaged prior to a performance or competition.
e. The costume fee does not cover costs for solo/duet/trio costumes or other competition numbers.
f. Costume fees and competition fees are non-refundable.
g. If a student cannot participate in an event or elects to quit PDP, all fees are final and no refund will be given. This non-refundable policy extends but is not limited to any fees paid for tuition, performances, private instruction, competitions, and/or costumes and supplies.
