Registration (Non-Refundable)- A $55.00/dancer, $90/family of two, (+$10 for each additional family member) annual registration fee is required with the application form to reserve class space. Registration is not considered complete until this fee is paid.
Tuition (Non-Refundable)- Tuition is due by the 20th of each month for the following month. A $25.00 late fee will be applied to any tuition paid after the 24th of the month. For any account that is not current, the student will not be permitted to take classes until it is paid. Any unpaid fees that extend beyond a 30-day period will receive an additional $25 rollover fee. Balances extending beyond a 60-day period will be turned over to small claims and your dance account will be terminated. If a student is absent, it does not change the due date of a payment or the total amount due per month (we do not prorate). ALL FAMILIES MUST BE ON AUTO-WITHDRAWAL THROUGH THE PARENT PORTAL FOR TUITION AND FEES. No Cash App, Zelle, Cash, or PayPal payments will be accepted outside of the portal.
Cancellation/Withdrawal Policy- We require a 30 day notice for all cancellations/withdrawals. Parents/guardians must request and complete a cancellation form 30 days prior to the student’s last day and pay any existing or remaining balance. Verbal and electronic statements are not considered valid forms of cancellation. This includes dropping classes and/or leaving the studio. If you wish to return during the season, you must pay a reactivation fee of $35 per child AND your previous remaining balance if applicable. Spots will not be held. Cancellation forms will be available upon request.
Recital and Media Fees (Non-Refundable) - Recital and media fees will charged during the month of November. If a student registers after November, it will be charged 30 days after the student enrolls. This fee is separate from costume fees. These fees are mandatory for all participants and contribute towards our end of year Spring Recital.
Absences/Late Policy- Parents/guardians are responsible for reporting dancer's absences from classes. If students are more than 15 minutes late to class, they may not participate. There will be absolutely no refunds for missed classes. For all absences, please email ChasseCenterofDance@gmail.com at least 24 hours prior to the start of dance class unless reporting an unforeseen emergency. If a student is absent three consecutive classes without notification, via email, they will automatically be withdrawn from the class roster. See cancellation policy above for re-registering.
Dress Code- A detailed description of our dress code is found in our studio handbook.
Drop Off and Pick-Up Policy - Classes will end 5 minutes before the scheduled time. Approved rides must be present 10 minutes prior to the end of class. Parents must wait in the lobby to retrieve students from class. Please do not enter the dance studio. There is a $15 late fee +$1 per minute, exceeding five minutes, that dancers are picked up after the end of their class time (i.e. 5:18 pm=$18 late fee). Siblings/family members (minors) may not wait around the facility unsupervised. If a student's dance session is over, they may not wait in the facility while another student finishes classes. Students may also not be dropped off early to wait around unsupervised. Our studio operates on a drop off/pick up policy. To ensure the safety of our staff and students, anyone needing to remain in the facility during operating hours must gain permission from the front desk manager.
Student Behavior- Participants in Chassé Center of Dance classes are expected to exhibit upstanding behavior before, during, and after scheduled classes. Students will be on a three strike system. Should a student receive three infractions, they will not be permitted to attend the following class (no refunds for missed classes). Intervention actions (verbal warnings, timeout, etc.) will be taken prior to student suspension. Electronics are prohibited during classes. Should a student break this rule, electronics will be confiscated and returned to the parent/guardian at pickup.
Parent Support, Expectations, and Behaviors - Parents are expected to remain in communication with our staff as it pertains to Chassé Center of Dance. Important emails and/or portal texts will be sent that will need to be read/responded to in a timely manner. A monthly newsletter will be emailed with timely information. Guardians should read that to stay informed with upcoming events and due dates. Please be sure to follow our Facebook and Instagram as well. Please do not call the studio phone during class times. Once classes have begun, we are unable to answer questions or concerns about tuition, schedules, studio directions, etc. These questions should be emailed to chassecenterofdancedance@gmail.com and allow 24 business hours for a response.
Courtesy and Respect - All Chassé Center of Dance participants, including Parents/Guardians, guardians, and family members, are expected to uphold the highest standards of conduct. Negative communication about fellow dancers, instructors, or anyone outside the studio will not be tolerated. Dancers must consistently demonstrate courtesy and respect toward instructors, classmates, and peers. Repeated negative or disrespectful behavior may result in dismissal from the studio. At Chassé Center of Dance, our dancers and their families are respectful, supportive, encouraging, and committed to maintaining a positive spirit, attitude, and environment at all times.
Studio Damage and Upkeep Policy - Parents and students are expected to upkeep the studio through conducting upstanding behavior and proper treatment of the facility. Damages to the studio (this includes the dance studio, lobby, bathroom, doors, floors, stairwell and exterior of the building) will be charged to the family account starting at a minimum of $50 + any additional fees based on the damage done (including materials and labor).
Phone/Electronic Policy - Students may not use electronics during class time or breaks. Phones need to be left with Parents/Guardians or placed in the bin upon entrance of the studio. Phones must be turned off/on silent (not vibrate) and students will only be allowed to retrieve them at the END of their dance session. Teachers have the right to confiscate electronics should this rule be broken and will return directly to Parents/Guardians at dismissal/pick-up. Chassé Center of Dance is not responsible for lost, stolen, cracked or broken electronic devices. If you worry it will be damaged, please leave it in the car!
Food and Drink Policy - Students must have a full water bottle for each dance session. Other food and drinks are strictly prohibited (this includes Gatorade/Powerade). Damage to the studio by food and/or drinks will fall under our Studio Damage and Upkeep Policy (see above). Please have students eat before they come to class. Sessions are no longer than 3 hours maximum and do not require eating between classes.
Restroom and Bodily Fluid Policy - Due to health, safety, and privacy concerns, Chassé Center of Dance staff cannot provide toileting, diapering, or personal hygiene assistance. Parents/Guardians should have students use the restroom before class and assist younger children as needed. If a student has an accident involving urine, feces, vomit, or blood, the parent/guardian may be contacted and the student may be asked to go home, particularly if bodily fluids soil clothing or require cleaning beyond what staff can safely manage. Minor accidents that can be safely cleaned may be handled at the discretion of Chassé staff. Parents are encouraged to provide a change of clothing for younger students and ensure older students have any necessary personal hygiene products with them.
Class Placement Policy - We reserve the right to change student placement of classes regardless of age. This is on a case-by-case assessment and will be communicated to the Parents/Guardians should we feel the dancer needs to be moved up or down a level.