2026-2027 Policies & Guidelines
Mission Statement
At Visions Dance Studio we believe that dance is for everybody and every body, and that every dancer matters. We are a fun, safe, inclusive environment where all are welcome.
We are a technique- and performance-based studio, focusing on proper technique, theory, and traditions. We strive to offer multiple, non-competitive performance opportunities each year.
Anti-bullying policy (updated February 2025)
Visions dancers, families, and staff may expect to be treated with respect – and are expected to treat others with respect – at all times. Visions will not tolerate bullying in any form including verbal, physical, emotional/psychological, or social (including social media).
Visions currently defines bullying as: verbal, physical, or written abuse or intimidation towards another member of the Visions community; social exclusion; spreading rumors; cyberbullying; discriminatory behavior based on actual or perceived characteristics of others; or any behavior that creates a hostile or harmful environment toward students, teachers and class assistants, families, or other Visions community members. Visions community members who experience any of the bullying behaviors mentioned above are encouraged to speak to their instructor and/or our Director so that the incident may be addressed swiftly and directly.
Visions reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to immediately and permanently dismiss students and/or families from the studio who are found in violation of this policy. In the event of a dismissal, no refunds will be provided.
Payment and Recital Participation (updated May 6, 2026)
Tuition is billed in five bi-monthly installments in September, November, January, March, and May.
Payments are due on or around the 1st of the month, after fees appear on accounts.
A $15.00 late fee may be applied to tuition payments not received by the 15th of the month in which they are due.
Failure to pay tuition in a timely manner may result in the dismissal of the student from classes.
Visions will make reasonable efforts to work with families facing hardship; and families are encouraged to contact our director to discuss arrangements.
Recital Participation: All tuition and fees must be paid in full at least one week prior to the annual recital in order for students to participate. Students with an outstanding balance after this date will not be eligible to perform.
Payments may be made by cash, check, or major credit card.
Beginning in May 2026, Visions reserves the right to include a 2.9% convenience fee per transaction for payments made via credit card to offset the cost of processing (changed from previous 2.9% +.30 per transaction). ACH payments are not charged the convenience fee. Bounced checks will incur a $35 charge to cover overdraft fees. We appreciate your understanding!
Visions offers auto-pay by credit card. See the director for more details and to sign up.
Withdrawal from Classes (updated May 3, 2025)
Students who do not wish to continue lessons may withdraw from classes without incurring any additional charges, however we are not able to offer refunds on any charges incurred or payments received prior to withdrawal. This includes costume fees for costumes that are unable to be returned to the supplier for a refund.
Missed Classes (due to illness or other reasons)
Please contact the studio if your student will be absent from class for any reason. We are not able to offer refunds for missed classes. Instead, students are encouraged to make up missed classes whenever possible. Your student's teacher can help identify appropriate classes to take for make ups.
Holiday Closings/Closings due to weather or other incident
Visions is located in the Rush-Henrietta school district and will follow the R-H calendar of holidays (see below) and closings due to inclement weather. If we close unexpectedly for weather-related reasons, we will post a message on our website, Facebook page, and studio voicemail.
Anticipated studio closings for the 2026-2027 school year are as follows:
October 31 (Halloween)
November 25 - 27 (Thanksgiving Weekend)
December 24 - January 3 (Winter Break)
February 15 - 19 (February Recess)
March 22 - 26 (Spring Break)
May 28 - 31 (Memorial Day weekend)
In the event of a forced shut-down due to public, health-related, or other emergency, we will communicate details with families via email, as well as post messages on the locations noted above; and make every effort to re-open as soon as it is safe to do so while adhering to all precautionary measures necessary to maintain a safe, healthy environment.
We're sorry, we are not able to offer refunds for days when the studio is closed due to weather or public emergencies.
Recital participation
Participation in our annual performances is encouraged, but not required. We understand that some students may find the most joy in simply learning and practicing technique in class, and prefer not to perform. Students who wish to forgo performances and recitals should communicate that with their teacher as soon as possible in the year and at the latest by January 31st so that group choreography may be planned appropriately. Those dancers will continue to receive the same personal attention as their classmates, and will participate fully in class.
Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Items
The studio is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items. Students are discouraged from bringing valuables or jewelry to class.
Costumes
Visions is committed to ensuring dance performances are affordable for every family. To that end we will make every effort to choose costumes that are reasonably priced and readily available. A 50% costume deposit may be requested when costumes are ordered. If that is the case, we will communicate that with families as soon as possible.
Class Placements
Beginning classes are suitable for students with little to no prior experience and they are invited to enroll at any time throughout the year. Students who enroll after January 31st may be encouraged to consider forgoing the recital performance in their first year, to allow adequate time to learn the basics before performing on stage. These will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Intermediate 1 & 2 classes are suitable for students with approximately 3-5 years of experience (depending on the individual student's progress and age) and they are invited to enroll in those classes at any time throughout the year. As with Beginners, students who enroll after January 31st may be encouraged to consider foregoing the recital performance in their first year, due to limited time to learn and practice the recital choreography. These will also be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Intermediate 3 / Advanced class placement will be at the discretion of the director, upon consultation with the student's teachers (if they are a current student). Newly enrolled students who wish to join upper level classes may be asked to demonstrate their experience by taking the class as a guest prior to joining the class full-time. This is not an audition, per se, but allows the director to assess their progress and recommend the class level that will allow the student to set challenging, yet attainable goals for their dance year.
Thank you for your partnership in ensuring a successful dance year for every student!
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