1. In order for a student to gain the full benefit from class as well as to limit disruption to the instructor and other students, regular and consistent attendance is required.
2. Repetitive tardiness may result in the student not being granted admission into the class and eventual removal from enrollment.
3. When registering for class(es), dancers and their parent(s) must be committed to attending and participating in the class.
4. If you/your dancer must miss class, please notify the Studio Manager by reporting the absence in your DSP portal by clicking attendance then report absence at least one hour before class starts. More than 2 consecutive unexcused/unnotified absences may result in removal from the class.
4. If a dancer must miss class due to illness or other extraordinary circumstances, please discuss with Studio Management any make-up options. These circumstances should be discussed in advance of the class the student plans on attending as a makeup and the makeup should happen as soon as possible. If a class is canceled by the studio, makeup options will be arranged at the instructor’s discretion.

Information about class or rehearsal cancellation due to inclement weather will be posted on our Facebook page, and a text and email will be sent to all dancers and dance families. Please be advised, we do not follow public school or other cancellation policies. A decision to cancel will be made by 3:00p.m.

All students, except for Foundations, are placed in a class level that is appropriate for the student’s level of dance technique. Students are not placed in levels based on age. Student level is determined by the dance faculty. Placement classes are held at the end or beginning of the season based on the discretion of faculty for ballet. For other genres of dance, students will be placed by being observed by pertaining dance faculty during a class.

Morgantown Dance students shall dress in a manner that reflects well upon the organization. The dress code for each genre of dance is outlined in the Student/Parent Handbook and on the website. Not adhering to the dress code is a violation of Morgantown Dance policy. For the first offense the individual student(s) will be given one warning. The second offense the student(s) may not be allowed to take class or rehearsal and will have to sit out and take notes; a second warning to parents will be issued. A third offense will require a conference with the student’s parents, with the possibility of the student being removed from the class.

Participation in the End of Year Showcase is optional for students. As such, it is also at the discretion of the instructor if a student participates. Participation is largely dependent on class participation.

Morgantown Dance students injured on Morgantown Dance property or in any of the Morgantown Dance studios will have to sit down and apply ice to the injured area. The injured dancer(s) must notify the Studio Manager of the injury and then call and notify their parents. All injured dancers will be required to fill out an injury report form immediately. Dancers will be able to get injury report forms from the studio manager. All injury report forms will be kept on file by Morgantown Dance.

Students injured outside of Morgantown Dance do not have to fill out an injury report form, but the Studio Manager must be notified via email.

Injured students will not be allowed to physically participate in any class or classes or rehearsals until the student is cleared by his or her physician to return to class(es) and physical activity. Injured students are expected to attend classes and observe until they are cleared. Parents are to provide proof of clearance to the Studio Manager.

Students who become ill during classes and rehearsals must notify their instructor, the Studio Manager and their parents. Students who become ill during classes and rehearsals will be allowed to sit down or leave the studio once their parents arrive. Ill students are not expected to attend and observe.

Traditionally, learning to dance and dance education regardless of genre is a very physical activity and very often requires instructors to physically guide or place students in the correct positions and physically help the student to engage the proper muscles. Physical hands-on correcting and properly placing of the body, physically teaching and demonstrating with hands on corrections and physically coaching and pushing the student through the various aspects of what is needed to accomplish the class and choreography may at times be necessary and is an integral part of the students dance education.

Students who are not comfortable with hands-on corrections must approach the instructor at the start of class. If a student is uncomfortable approaching the instructor directly, please send an email to manager@morgantowndance.org and the Studio Manager will contact the pertaining faculty.

I understand that Morgantown Dance assumes no liability for injury or damages arising from participation in any dance activities associated with the organization. Morgantown Dance is not responsible for any articles that are lost or stolen.

Dancers will…
• Be respectful of all the teachers, staff, and volunteers.
• Respect and support their fellow dancers.
• Bring a positive attitude to class!
• Accept corrections as helpful feedback that will improve your dancing.
• Not distract, bully or harass other dancers.
• Observe traditional class etiquette.
• Listen actively and attentively in class.
• Be early! Dancers are to be prepared and on time for every class.
• Adhere to the dress code.
• Respect the space! Dancers must not engage in horseplay or disruptive behavior in the studio.
• Clean up after themselves.
• Refrain from cursing, using offensive racial or obscene speech, gestures or written materials.
• Refrain from the physical, mental, emotional or cyber bullying of other dancers, staff, and instructors.
• Continue to follow Morgantown Dance’s code of conduct when representing Morgantown Dance at public dance events.
• See something, say something! We all play a role in keeping each other safe.
On the occasion that repeated failure to comply with the Code of Conduct occurs, Morgantown Dance reserves the right, at its discretion, to dismiss or take disciplinary action on any students or parent/guardian/family member who breach Morgantown Dance’s code of conduct.

The following will result in warnings and possible dismissal:
• Any significant, or repeated violation of classroom etiquette.
• Any significant, repeated violation of the dress code.
• Emotional outbursts.
• Multiple unexcused absences.
• Non-payment of tuition.

The following conduct could result in dismissal:
• Any action or event which is a violation of federal, state or local laws including the illegal possession of drugs or alcohol (including underage use of tobacco), or weapons.
• Smoking on the premises.
• The destruction, damage or theft of Morgantown Dance property or the property of others.
• Unauthorized or inappropriate use of equipment, electronics, costumes or an area of the building, or any other property that is off limits.
• Use of the studios for anything except warming up or scheduled class without the explicit permission of Morgantown Dance.
• Conduct such as physical intimidation or injury, verbal harassment, sexual harassment, bullying or coercion, including by cell phone, on the internet, or in social media.

Parents…
• Are encouraged to support their child’s/children’s involvement and help them enjoy the art of dance.
• Must always demonstrate respect for faculty and staff and other dancers.
• Will not engage in inappropriate conduct towards instructors, staff, other dancers, and families.
• Must refrain from the physical, mental, emotional or cyber bullying of dancers, staff, or instructors.
• With regard to injuries, are urged to seek qualified medical opinions promptly.
• Will pick up their children promptly; all dancers under the age of 12 must be picked up by a parent or guardian, unless a note from the parent is sent with child.
• Will contact faculty utilizing the Dance Studio Pro portal, if necessary.
• Must remember that children participate in dance for their own enjoyment!

On the occasion that repeated failure to comply with the Code of Conduct occurs, Morgantown Dance reserves the right, at its discretion, to dismiss or take disciplinary action on any students or parent/guardian/family member who breach Morgantown Dance’s code of conduct.

The following will result in warnings and possible dismissal:
• Emotional outbursts.
• Multiple unexcused absences.
• Non-payment of tuition.

The following conduct will result in dismissal:
• Any action or event which is a violation of federal, state or local laws including the illegal possession of drugs or alcohol (including underage use of tobacco), or weapons.
• Smoking on the premises.
• The destruction, damage or theft of Morgantown Dance property or the property of others.
• Unauthorized or inappropriate use of equipment, electronics, costumes or an area of the building, or any other property that is off limits.
• Use of the studios for anything except warming up or scheduled class without the explicit permission of Morgantown Dance.
• Conduct such as physical intimidation or injury, verbal harassment, sexual harassment, bullying or coercion, including by cell phone, on the internet, or in social media.

Morgantown Dance admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs or any other programs.

Our tuition is based on $16/hour; thus an hour class is $16/week whereas a 45 minute class is $12/week and a 1.25 hour class is $20/week, etc.
We also offer multi-class/multi-hour discounts which is figured upon your families total registered class’s tuition and then the balance is split into the 8 recurring tuition statements.
We will also offer an additional 5% discount to any family wishing to pay their entire year tuition balance in full. “Paid in Full” is defined as one-payment in September or 2 equal payments, one in September and one in January for the entire dance year. You may discuss this option with the Studio Manager upon registration.
These discounts are applicable only to class tuition, they are not applicable to Company Fees, Production Fees, Registration Fees, Other Purchases, etc.

1. All families MUST pay an annual $40 Registration Fee to register for class(es). All dancers MUST be registered for all classes that they wish to take. If a dancer must miss class due to illness or other extraordinary circumstances, please discuss with Studio Management any make-up options. These circumstances should be discussed in advance if possible or as soon as the dancer has recovered from his/her illness.
2. Past January, enrollment is at the discretion of the instructor.
3. If you wish to drop a class, you must do so within a month of registering. If you drop a class after that, you will still be responsible for the remainder of the year’s tuition.
4. The tuition listed per class in the portal is based on 4-weeks. Our classes will run 32 weeks between August and May with a few built-in breaks and make-up weeks. You will receive 8 monthly tuition statements (dividing 32/4); Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, March & April.
5. Tuition will be posted to your account in the portal at the beginning of each month. Payments must be made with a PayPal account, credit card, or automatic withdrawal from your bank account. An autopay option is available in the portal, where parents may authorize a recurring monthly payment.
6. Our policy is to have contactless payments. We will not accept cash or checks at the front desk. Please contact the Studio Manager if you need to make special arrangements for cash or check payments.
7. All monthly tuition payments will be posted on the 1st of the month. AutoPay will be run mid-month. Any remaining balance must be paid by the final week of the month. Any payment not made by the end of the month may result in the dancer being removed from class(es). Tuition support options are available; if needed, contact the Studio Manager.
8. If you have an outstanding balance from a previous year, you MUST pay it in full or make payment arrangements with the Board of Directors before registering for classes. Payment arrangements AND tuition payments must be paid on the agreed upon due date. Any missed payment will result in the dancer being removed from classes for the next month or until the payment plan and tuition are paid up to date.

I hereby consent that any photographs in which the student named above appears while in a Morgantown Dance activity may be used without identification by Morgantown Dance, its assigns or successors, for illustration and publicity purposes. I understand that such photographs shall remain the property of Morgantown Dance.

I further understand that the photographs distributed by Morgantown Dance may be posted or shared by others, and that Morgantown Dance cannot control this use.

I herby consent to the videotaping of performances which will be shared with all production participants.