2025-2026 Policies and Procedures
Jul 25, 2025 12:39 PM
2025-2026 Policies and Procedures
TUITION POLICIES:
In Motion Performing Arts Center’s full season runs from September to May.
Tuition is monthly, so if your dancer decides dance is not for them, you are only required to pay for the months they are enrolled in.
Tuition is not based on the number of classes in a month or on attendance. There is no refund for missed classes, as we provide a make-up schedule.
Tuition must be paid in full before the 1st of every month.
Accounts paid after the 1st will be charged the full tuition amount. ($5 After the 1st Fee will be applied)
Returned Check Fee: $25.
TUITION FEES:
Monthly Tuition when paid before the 1st.
$100.00 (per student)
$40 for each additional class
$220 for unlimited monthly classes.
Monthly Tuition with the $5 After the 1st Fee
$105.00 (per student)
$145 for each additional class
$225 for unlimited monthly classes.
Tuition Notes:
Both September Tuition and Registration fees are due before a child’s spot is held in a class.
We’ve made it easy for families to participate in two recitals a season!
No extra costume fees.
Dancers will receive a costume with their paid December & May tuition.
Items Not Included With Tuition:
A pair of tights, a recital t-shirt, and tickets for the recital.
Extra tickets can be purchased closer to recital time. The estimated ticket cost $10-12.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$35 when you register on or before 9/15.
$50 when you register after 9/15.
A non-refundable registration fee is charged per student at the beginning of our season.
Students who drop a class(es) and re-enroll later in the season will be charged the registration fee again.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
We accept cash, local checks only, MC, VISA, DISCOVER, and AMEX.
A 3.8% + $.35 convenience fee is added for all card payments.
Auto Pay/Keeping a Card On File:
We do offer an auto-pay option.
A 3.8% + $.35 convenience fee is added for auto-pay transactions.
We offer 2 Auto Pay Options:
Auto Pay Option 1: Tuition Only
Auto Pay Option 2: Account Balance
Includes tuition and other charges such as snacks, shoes, t-shirts, camps, etc.
Setting Up Your Auto Pay:
Step 1: Save your card on file.
https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/impac
Step 2: Use the Google Link to tell us how you would like your card on file used.
https://forms.gle/p7iCZSyd8wrzzqXv6
*Both steps must be completed*
If your card is on there from last season, you only need to do step 2.
Fees will be processed in the last week of each month.
August - April for September - May Tuition.
Late Fee: If your card on file is declined, an alternate payment must be made before the 1st of the month. A $5 After the 1st Fee will be charged for any accounts not paid in full by the 1st of the month. This includes declined charges for cards on file for any reason.
CUSTOMER PORTAL:
Each family will have a portal to process payments, register for classes, etc. It is your responsibility to keep all info (contact info, payment info, etc.) up to date. https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/impac
ASSUMPTIONS OF RISK & WAIVERS OF LIABILITY
PHOTO RELEASE:
I hereby grant In Motion Performing Arts Center permission to use my child's photograph/video for promotional purposes and/or social media and In Motion Performing Arts Center’s website.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
I am aware that In Motion Performing Arts Center takes every precaution to ensure my child’s safety. However, if an accident should occur and I cannot be notified, I authorize In Motion Performing Arts Center to seek emergency treatment at my own expense. I will not hold In Motion Performing Arts Center or any staff members liable.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
If your dancer decides dance is not for them, you must withdraw them from class by the 15th of the month, or you will be charged for the next month’s tuition.
Please message us through your Portal to withdraw.
This withdrawal policy remains in effect even if we have a shelter-in-place mandate from the federal, state, or local government.
In the event of a shelter-in-place, classes will convert to virtual classes, and instruction will continue. There may be an approximate one-week transition period from the date of the shelter-in-place order until virtual classes begin to allow us to implement our action plan. If needed, this brief period will be treated as inclement weather days, meaning your dancer can choose a convenient make-up class from an appropriate class on our schedule. No refunds will be given for this week. We will email available make-up times. Remember to withdraw your student by the 15th.
MAKE-UP CLASSES:
If your dancer misses class due to illness or other personal reasons, they can make up the missed class in a similar class. There will be no discount or refund given for missed classes. No make-ups for classes are missed when the studio is officially closed for holidays, etc. All classes missed due to inclement weather can be made up at your convenience during the 2025-2026 season using our existing class schedule.
TWO RECITALS A YEAR:
These are exciting and rewarding times of the season that everyone looks forward to!
We produce two fun and fabulous recitals yearly with all our IMPAC dancers.
The recital weeks are tentatively scheduled for December 8th-11th and May 11th-15th. Dancers perform the same night as their class, except for Friday night classes. They will perform earlier in the week—more details will follow later in the season.
RECITAL COSTUMES:
As noted above, recital costumes are included with your December and May tuition.
Any costume alterations needed will be the responsibility of the parent.
If your dancer is not participating, please message us through your Portal to withdraw.
RECITAL TICKETS:
Tickets can be purchased closer to recital time.
The estimated ticket costs $10-$13.
To ensure all dancers can have their immediate family watch them dance in the show, we may limit the number of tickets each family can purchase for a designated period. If tickets are still available after the designated time period, we will lift the limit and open ticket sales to everyone.
UNIFORMS/DRESS CODE:
All Dancers
Hair should be pulled back off the face and neck for all classes.
No jewelry.
Proper shoes and attire must be worn to participate in class.
Boys
Gym shorts and the correct color t-shirt for their age
Black tap and jazz shoes
2-4 yrs ( Little to No Preschool)
Black or Pink solid colored leotard
Any colored convertible tights or dance socks
Pink Ballet Shoes (no strings)
Black Tap Shoes ( no strings)
Students should have at least one personalized leotard.
4-6 yrs (Pre-K-Kindergarten)
Black or Purple solid colored leotard
Any colored convertible tights or dance socks
Pink Ballet Shoes (no strings)
Black Tap Shoes ( no strings)
6-8yrs (1st & 2nd Grade )
Black or Blue solid colored leotard
Any colored convertible tights or dance socks
Pink Ballet Shoes (no strings)
Black Tap Shoes
8.5-12yrs (3rd-6th Grade)
Black or Teal solid colored leotard
Any colored convertible tights or dance socks
Pink Ballet Shoes
Black Tap Shoes
13yrs+
Any colored leotard or fitted tank listed above
Black High-waisted leggings or shorts.
Pink Ballet Shoes
Black Tap Shoes
Tan Jazz Shoes
Advanced Tap will need Jason Samuels Smith signature tap shoe.
Acro:
Bun or Braids required
Solid Black Leotard or Correct Color For Age
Convertible Tights or barefoot.
If you have a younger dancer who wears a black leotard, please add a bow or scrunchie of the same color as their age group.
Any shade of those colors is fine.
GENERAL RULES: Please discuss these rules with your dancers! Thank you!
No glass bottles and only drinks with a screw-on lid or sports bottle.
No peanuts, pets, or smoking.
Please let us know if your dancer will be absent from class due to illness or other obligations.
If your student has missed school due to illness, please do not send them to dance class.
Students must be fever free without fever reducer & vomit-free for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to dance. Make-up classes are available other nights of the week and can be made up anytime during the current season.
Parents should check their child’s temperature before sending them to class.
No cell phones, smart watches (like Apple Watch), or earbuds (like AirPods) are allowed in the dance rooms at any time. If you choose to bring them to class, please put them in the designated area in the hallway.
Please keep an eye on your children outside—no running in the parking lot or throwing rocks.
All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless they are in class.
In Motion Performing Arts Center is not responsible for items left behind at the studio. Please make sure you check for all your belongings before leaving.
Please take your dancer to the restroom BEFORE class begins to avoid accidents and disruptions to the class. Since our lobby will be limited to traffic, we recommend using the restroom before you come.
Please make an effort to be prompt! Excessive tardiness in picking up your child will result in additional fees.
No parents, friends, or siblings are allowed in the classroom at any time.
Viewing monitors will be on from September-November & January- March. Our lobby is closed, but we will share the monitor screen from a Zoom link.
All belongings should have a name or initials—shoes, bags, water bottles, etc.
Please note: The following rules and policies will be updated as often as need be to comply with the government and local recommended guidelines due to COVID-19. You will be notified of these changes via email as they come about.
Measures we will take to keep our dancers safe, if necessary:
Limiting the number of dancers per class (based on age)
Using exterior doors for entrances and exits
Limiting foot traffic inside the studio lobby
Potentially shifting the schedule to keep traffic between classes to a minimum
All dancers will use hand sanitizer as they enter and exit each class
Dancers will be limited to one average size dance bag or backpack and must keep them in the studio in a designated area
More details to follow on how we will enter and dismiss dancers this season.
Inclement Weather:
For the safety of our dancers, if we have to close for inclement weather, we will confirm our closing via email around 3pm that same day.
We typically wait to decide after 2pm because we live in Missouri, and the weather could change by then.
When inclement weather affects IMPAC, we will also communicate all schedule changes on social media! No refunds for inclement weather. All classes missed due to inclement weather can be made up at your convenience using our existing class schedule.
2025-2026 CALENDAR: TBA
Revised 7/11/2025