Policies
Jun 27, 2026 05:51 PM
R5 Studio Policy
1. NO EATING IN CLASS, EVER:
a. Only water is allowed in the studio.
2. GUM WILL NEVER BE TOLERATED
3. Lost and found:
a. Your personal belongings always belong with you. Do not leave your things (ex. Dance shoes, clothes, cups, etc). It is our goal to keep the studio neat and organized. The studio holds no responsibility of any items left behind.
4. Safety:
a. When you enter the dance room, you are to neatly put your things to the side of the room. Do not have your belongings spread everywhere as this could become a safety hazard.
5. Profanity:
a. Cursing by students or parents, will not be permitted at anytime; inside or outside of the property of the studio(s).
i. 1st offense: written warning
ii. 2nd offense: 2 class suspension
iii. 3rd offense: immediate removal from all programs within the studio(s)
6. No refunds will be given.
7. Schedule:
a. Although we do assign a time frame for our classes, there may/will be times a class may run over the allotted time, especially the last class of the day. We will do our best to avoid this however, please expect this occurrence. If this is an issue for you, please consider an alternative class.
8. Cancellation:
a. If you wish to cancel a class, you must give a 15-day notice before your expected auto-draft. If you do not give proper notice, you will be held responsible for the next payment, with no return of tuition.
9. Class dress code:
a. You are to arrive to class in appropriate and approved attire.
b. No outside shoes past the lobby area.
c. Your hair needs to be pulled back and out of your face.
d. No jewelry is permitted beyond stud earrings.
10. Tuition:
a. Due on the 1st of every month through auto-draft. There will be no pro-rating for any reason.
b. Auto-draft payment
c. Late fees are as follows:
i. $15 late fee, after 30 days of unpaid balance
ii. If you need an alternative payment plan, please contact Roger.
11. Classroom etiquette
a. Respectful behavior
i. Dancers are expected to be polite, listen attentively, and never downgrade another student.
b. No talking
i. Excessive talking can and will cause disruption to the class and cause delay of lessons.
c. Cell phone use:
i. Cell phones must be kept on silent in your bag, always, while inside any part of the studio. This is to avoid any necessary disruption and staying respectful to others.
d. Punctuality
i. If at any given moment the studio needs to shut down for any reason (weather, power outage, etc), you will be notified immediately.
ii. Arriving on time is essential to participate fully in all aspects of the lesson.
1. If you are excessively late, you will be called to find a solution.
i. Regular attendance is encouraged, and absences may impact a dancer’s progress and ability to perform in any performances
ii. Student/parent must notify the instructor of an absence or tardiness
iii. Make-up classes will be offered; however, you are allotted one class a month at no additional charge. After that, there will be a $15 dollar make-up fee that will be paid directly to the instructor.
2. If being absent becomes excessive, you will forfeit your spot in any numbers for recital and/or competition.
a. This is at the discretion of the staff and owner.
3. If you make-up the class, it will not be held against you.
4. THERE ARE ZERO REFUNDS FOR MISSED CLASSES.
e. Respect for instructors
i. Dancers are to show respect to ANY instructor or staff member at any time.
ii. At the end of every class, the studio must be cleared of any trash or belongings.
12. Photography and filming:
a. No pictures or filming is allowed unless otherwise permitted by the owner, Roger, and the instructor.
b. Any video taken is considered property of the studio and should be treated as such.
c. No one should share or show the video to anyone outside of the students in that class.
13. Communication:
a. Every class will have a GroupMe with every parent/student, instructor, owner, and manager.
i. This will be the main line of communication for everyone within the class.
b. It is up to the instructor if they wish to give you their personal number.
We reserve the right to change our policy at any given time without notice.