Inspirations Dance Studio Rehearsal contract
Placement in the classes are based on the following criteria: technique, potential, commitment level, enthusiasm, attitude and behavior in class, attendance, and stage presence. Our instructors place students in classes based on work ethic and ability in classes, rehearsals, and performances.

Attendance & Time Commitment
A dance company is a team. Just as sports teams require all players to attend practices, we require our dancers to attend all classes and rehearsals. Absences will not only affect the individual dancer, but the class as a whole. *Excused absences receive prior approval from the director; advance notice of absence does not mean it is excused. The following are considered “excused” absences: Death in the family, scheduled school programs or performances required for credit, wedding or religious dedication of you or a member of your family, or if you are seriously ill or infectious. Dancers will watch class/rehearsal in the case of injury or mild illness.
Punctuality is just as important as attendance, please be on time and prepared for class. Two (2) occurrences of tardiness will count as an unexcused absence. Students should not miss more than five (5) of any one class per dance season; after which, the dancer may be dismissed from the classes. Dance requires consistent ongoing training, and dancers who excessively miss classes will not be able to perform at the same level as those who have attended all classes regularly. Members must be present in ALL their classes and rehearsals the week prior to every performance and competition. We do offer open make up classes from the start of the season through December to any students who HAVE or HAVE NOT missed classes. Please schedule these with you teachers.
Being a member of a dance team is a privilege and comes with responsibility. Personal accountability is essential for a successful season, and commitment to your other team members is a vital component of this success. When a member of the company/class is not present, it negatively impacts your entire team. Please do not consider being a part of The Company if missing a trip to the mall with your friends is going to be an issue, or if you expect scheduling conflicts with other sports or activities. This Contract requires regular attendance in all dance classes from August-May (9 month contract). Excess absences from ANY one-dance class may be cause for dismissal from the Company/classes. No refund of payment shall be given in the event of dismissal. All competitions/conventions/recitals are held on weekends and are a full day and possibly full weekend commitment. Competition management does not send the performance day and time to the studio until 5-7 days prior to the event. Dancers and parents will need to be available for the entire weekend until we know whether you are performing Friday, Saturday, Sunday or both. There are also occasions when our teams are asked to perform at local events. These events are fun, educational and great team building experiences. Extra rehearsals may be called approaching a performance or competition. Extra rehearsals will be held on Saturdays, Sundays or at other times that the studio’s schedule permits this includes recital practices. Students and parents will be notified of any additional rehearsals at least one week prior to the date. We will make our best efforts to schedule additional rehearsals well in advance.

Additional Policies
Inspirations Dance Studio reserves the right to release a dancer at any time whose physical or emotional limitations prohibit their dancing abilities to affect other dancers in an undesirable or inappropriate way.

Courtesy & Respect
All members will be held to the highest standards of conduct. Communicating negatively about anyone in or outside our studio will not be tolerated. Dancers are expected to show courtesy and respect to all instructors and other students. Any student who exhibits repeated negative or disrespectful behavior will be asked to leave classes. Our dancers are always respectful, supportive, encouraging, and are positive in spirit, attitude and behavior. No parents will be permitted into the studio aside from scheduled parent observations.

Dress Code
All dance members must wear appropriate dancewear to every class. Forgetting dancewear, shoes, proper hair and/or wearing inappropriate clothing is not acceptable. You must abide by the dress code for entry into the class. The dress code for the following classes are:
Creative Movements, Tiny Tots Ballet, and Beginner Ballet: Any color leotard, Ballet pink Capezio Tights, and Pink Capezio Ballet Shoes
Intermediate Ballet, Junior Ballet, and Advanced Ballet: Black Leotard, Ballet pink Capezio Tights, and Pink Capezio Ballet Shoes (No skirts permitted)
Pointe: Any color leotard, Ballet Pink Tights, and Pointe shoes or ballet shoes (skirts allowed)
Hip hop: Any loose fitting comfortable clothing and sneakers
Advanced Jazz: Black top and black bottom (or ballet attire if directly before) and caramel pedini shoes
Acro: black top and black bottom, and foot undeez
Tiny Tappers/Beginner Tap: Any color leotard, Pink tights, and Caramel Tap shoes
Int/Adv Tap: Black top, black bottoms, and Black tap shoes
Musical Theatre: Black Top, Black Bottoms, and jazz shoes (any color acceptable until recital)
Irish: Black leotard, black tights, black jazz shoes
All other classes: Black top, black bottom, and foot undeez
All ballet classes HAIR in bun. All other classes hair in pony tail/bun.

Financial Commitment
Tuition for dancers varies depending on the number of classes they take. Students will not be charged for additional rehearsals. Tuition is ALWAYS due by the 1st of the month. All costume fees are due by November 30th. Drop-outs: A $250 fee applies to any student who drops out of the Competition team during the dance season, for instructors to re-choreograph and rearrange the competition routines.

Accounts
All accounts will be available through Dance Studio Pro. Any accounts not paid prior to the 1st of the month will accrue a $35 late fee/month on the 15th. All accounts MUST have a credit/debit card on file. A 4% processing fee will be applied to all CC transactions. Any payment not made by the 15th of each month will be automatically charged to the credit/debit card on file. No costumes will be available to students without payment and signature. Any merchandise bought MUST be paid for/put on parent account at the time of purchase.

Communication
All Communication will come out via Dance Studio Pro and Remind. You will need to create a parent portal on Dance Studio Pro. Remind is secondary and optional if you would like to have an extra set of communication. You may email/text our office anytime 304-702-4102 and we will respond within 24 hours. We post reminders on our Facebook page and parent portal facebook page. See our front desk for help with access.

Costumes
We do our best to make sure costumes come in at the right size without major alterations, however, sometimes costumes come in and will have to be altered. Alterations are your responsibility and you understand that this may be an issue when costumes arrive. All costumes must be paid for in full by November 1st.

Schedule
We follow the Berkeley County School calendar for most closings. If there is no school (except for teacher’s work days) there is no dance. You will be notified in advance for any closings for inclement weather. Our recital is at the end of May. A tentative schedule is posted on the bulletin board at the studio.


Finally… Don’t forget to have fun! You’ll gain a lifetime of great memories and friendships during this time together so enjoy every second! We strive to make this the most positive and rewarding experience for our dancers and look forward to having another incredible and exciting dance season!! We are excited to have another successful year and wish everyone the best. We are Inspirations Dance Studio, LLC “Keeping Dreams Alive”!

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Inspirations Dance Studio Agreement 2024-2025
Please sign and return this page. Keep this contract for your reference. Both dancer and parent have read and understood all that is expected as a member of the Inspirations Dance Studio Contract. This is a 9 month contract from August-May. We understand that these policies are created to ensure the absolute best training and most positive and rewarding experience for everyone. Both dancer and parent understand that failure to meet the conditions set forth in this contract could result in the dancer’s dismissal from a dance or the studio.