Clarkesville School of Dance Handbook 2026-2027
Welcome to Clarkesville School of Dance, it is our mission to enrich the lives of children and adults through dance. to provide quality instruction, inspiring
excellence, while enhancing self-confidence, physical fitness, and setting goals. Helping our dancers to achieve those goals and a life-long passion for
the arts.
We are pleased that you have chosen the Clarkesville School of Dance(CSOD) for your dance education. All students are enrolled in classes that are suitable for their individual ability.
Each dancer is evaluated and placed by the teachers and director where we feel they will most benefit from their dance abilities. Students are evaluated throughout the season and may be asked to move within the season to better suit their needs. Please take a moment to look through this handbook to
familiarize yourself with the studio policies and procedures.
Class Etiquette:
Proper dance requires discipline. It is the discipline that is gained through dance training that makes dance such a positive and valuable activity. Please
be on time for class and wear the proper attire. See Dress Code Information for more details. ABSOLUTELY no chewing gum or eating will be permitted in class. Gum is not
allowed anywhere in the dance studio.
Disruptive behavior is not tolerated. Any disruptive behavior, use of profanity, or ridiculing of other students will result in immediate removal from class.
The monthly tuition rate will remain the same throughout the year regardless of the number of weeks in any given month. (For example: SOME MONTHS
HAVE 3 WEEKS OF CLASSES DUE TO HOLIDAY CLOSINGS, WHEREAS OTHER MONTHS HAVE 5 DUE TO THE YEARLY CALENDAR.)
*Please note that CSOD will run with Habersham County School system for holidays and most closings for inclement weather. But we will not always
close for teacher workdays. Please sign up for Studio Text service and friend us on FB and Instagram for up-to-date information.
Class Withdrawal:
A written notice is required before a student may withdrawn from a class. A 30-day Withdrawal. (For example: if you are planning to withdraw on January 1st, then notice must be provided to the office in writing no later than on December 1st) The Clarkesville School of Dance retains the right to keep the students' enrollment status "active" and charge accordingly if a class
withdrawal occurs prior to the notice being given.
No discounts are given for classes missed. Classes may be made up in the lower-level class if the same level classes are not available at a convenient time for the student, we urge all
students to make up classes missed whenever possible.
Yearly Dance Performance Opportunity:
Recital- Our recital will be in May or in the first week of June with more details on that to come. Please be aware of clearly posted information in the studio lobby
and front door as the date approaches. We do not rely on emails due to computer problems. All performers will be given written information regarding
makeup, performance attire, and expectations for our wonderful show extravaganza.
MANDATORY: Due to the many aspects of putting on a show of this size, we are asking that you leave the day of your show open so that you won't miss this
important onstage rehearsal. We do try to minimize all rehearsal time for dancers by not doing this rehearsal in show order. Your patience is
appreciated for this day! This rehearsal is crucial to the success of our show. Remember, your dancer is a big part of that success. All costumes must be paid in full
prior to October 30th, 2026, unless you have set up a payment plan. There are NO refunds on costume payments after November
5th, 2026.
Costumes are $98.00 per costume, and new tights will be provided for your dancers with their costumes if needed. We order costumes in November and
if you have not paid for your costumes or current on your payment plan, they will not be ordered.
For our students who have multiple costumes, you may divide your costume
payments throughout the year. Please check with the office to set up this
payment plan.
NOTE: The office must be notified no later than November 5th, 2026, if the
dancer is not participating in the Show. After this date all costume & recital
fees are non-refundable.
Registration and recital fees are used to cover the expenses for theater rental,
lighting, music, backstage technical crew, as well as props & sets (when
applicable).
Tickets are sold to help off-set the recital costs.
Additional tickets may be purchased for family & friends and will be on sale
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Clarkesville School of Dance Dress Code for Classes:
Baby Ballet: (Pre-Ballet) required leotard (light Blue, Pink or Lavender- We
choose the color each year), pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Ballet: (ALL) 5 years and up - black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Tap: black leotard, tan tights, and tan tap shoes
Jazz: black leotard, tan or black tights -Dancers ages 5-12 wear tan jazz
shoes. Company dancers may dance barefoot or wear tan jazz shoes
Boys wear black jazz shoes.
Musical Theatre Dance Classes-girls should wear leggings and a leotard or
fitted T-shirt and tennis shoes or bare feet. Boy’s clothes that he can move ingym shorts, sweatpants and a T-shirt. NO SLIDES or CROCS for girls or boys.
Company or advanced Students may wear any solid-colored dance leotard
with proper tight colors and shoes for appropriate classes.
Other dance attire notes:
***Hair must be pulled away from the face in all classes. If hair is too
short to put in a bun a headband or barrettes may be worn.
Ballet: Please use hair nets and hairpins when putting hair in bun, younger
dancers may wear bun covers.
Tap/Jazz: no shorts, jeans, loose pants, sloppy T-shirts allowed.
Boys attire solid colored T-shirt (no writing) with black jazz pants, older boys
should wear a dance belt (Ballet) Black or white ballet shoes (Tap) Black slip-on tap shoes
Special note to parents: All students participating in the end of season
recital will be required to wear specific dance shoes as listed above. Usually,
the shoes worn are the same as those listed in the dress code: however, there
are situations where the costume requires a shoe that is different from the
dress code.
Parent's Responsibility:
It is the responsibility of the parent or adult student to be aware of all studio
activities. such as \Watch Days, recitals, extra classes and dates when the
school is open or closed. There is a MARK Your Calendar 2026-2027 Important
Dates file in your parent portal It is the responsibility of the parents or adult
students to inform the school of any address, telephone or email address
changes.
Care of Students:
The studio is not responsible for providing care for students before or after
class. Students are not to be left at the school for excessive time before or
after class time.
Photo Release: The studio is hereby granted permission to take photographs
of the students to use in brochures, websites, posters, advertisements, and
other promotional materials the school creates. Permission is also granted for
the school to copyright such photographs in its name.
First Aid/Safety: Students and teachers have access to first aid supplies
when necessary for no minor injuries. Pointe students should supply their own
band-aids and tape. We often have extra hair supplies if you need it in a 1-time
situation, however not on a continuing basis. We ask that parents help fill our
hair supply equipment. The office is not responsible for providing these
materials necessary for all students.
Pricing Information:
Please note: We DO NOT PRO-RATE classes.
Payments are preferred to be made by cash or checks (payable to CSOD or Clarkesville School of Dance) or
for your convenience by credit/debit card. You may set up autopay through
your parent portal and those charges will be made on the 5th of each month.
Recital Costume Fees: $98.00 per costume- per class. Costumes must be
paid in full prior to October 30st, 2026. Unless you have set up a payment plan
through the front office.
There is a $35.00 annual registration fee due each year.
Thank you for choosing Clarkesville School of Dance, we look forward to
serving you.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to inquire.
Thank you,
Francie Keene
Artistic Director/ Owner
