Let them praise His name with dancing. Psalm 149:3
Our Location: 3818 N. 108th Street
108th & Old Maple Road | The Reserve at the Knolls
Studio Policy Letter
Erin’s Dance Studio
3818 N 108th St.
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 496-4527
erinsdancestudio.com
8/12/23
2023 – 2024 STUDIO POLICY LETTER
PLEASE KEEP THE SCHEDULE SHOWN BELOW THROUGHOUT THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR TO STAY INFORMED OF YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE, DATES TO BE TAKEN OFF, AND STUDIO POLICY. THIS LETTER WILL ALSO BE POSTED ON ERINSDANCESTUDIO.COM UNDER NEWSLETTERS.
Scheduled classes run from September through June. Payments are made in 10 equal monthly installments (September - June) with vacation days included in this average payment. There is a registration fee of $35.00 for new students and a $25 ($35 per family) registration fee annually for currently enrolled students before the June due date. Payments are required on the first lesson of each month. Your child may be denied entrance to class if payment for the previous month or other arrangements have not yet been made. A late charge of $5.00 will automatically be applied to your account after the 15th of each month. Parent/Guardian is responsible for this payment each month, and statements will be issued only if several payments are delinquent.
MONTHLY FEES: - Payments are due in 10 monthly installments from September through June on the first lesson of each month.
1 – 30 minute combination preschool class ....................$30 per month (no other discounts apply)
1 - 30 minute add on classes (pom/dance team, lyrical)........$35 per month (no other discounts apply)
1 - 45 minute class per week core (combination) classes.......$55 per month
1 - 60 minute class per week (pointe or extended core combination)..$70 per month
1 – 75 minute class per week – longer core (combination) class......$90 per month
DISCOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL CLASSES TAKEN PER MONTH:
Full tuition is due on the 1st class of each month.
*There are no discounts for half hour classes and/or 1 hour Competition Classes
l 1st additional class taken (per student/family) receives a $5.00 discount per month
l 2nd additional class receives a $10.00 discount per month
l 3rd or more additional classes receive a $15 discount per month
Private lessons (based upon availability) are $35 per 1/2 hr. class
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AT THE ORPHEUM THEATER: We currently have dates held on Friday, June 14 (daytime rehearsal) and Saturday,
June 15, 2024, for the performance. Attendance is required at rehearsal in order to participate in the performance.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE YOU MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE SEPTEMBER AND FEBRUARY FUNDRAISERS TO OFF-SET THE SHOW FEE AND COSTUME EXPENSES.
Costume fees are $70 per costume. The proper colored tights and shoes will be required for each dance in addition to the costumes. You will receive tights order forms in March. In most cases 1st through 4th year students will do one number in the show. The amount of numbers for each class will be posted in November.
Our annual Show Fee (per family) will be due in 2 payments. The first payment of $80 is due by October 10 and the 2nd payment of $80 is due by March 10. You will receive 10 tickets (per family).
Please make costume and show fee payments separate from monthly tuition.
Specifics will be explained in the “Recital Information Letter”.
l 1st 1/2 Show Fee ($80) - October 10, 2023
l 1st Costume fee due ($70) – Nov. 10, 2023
l 2nd Costume fee due ($70 - if applies) - Dec. 10, 2023
l 3rd Costume Fee and any remaining balances ($70 - if applies) - Jan. 10, 2024
l 2nd 1/2 Show Fee ($80) due - March 10, 2024
Classes begin Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
VACATION DAYS: Vacation days included in the pay schedule above are as follows:
Wednesday, November 22 through Saturday, November 25........Thanksgiving
(Monday and Tuesday were off for Labor Day)
Wednesday December 20 through Tuesday January 2............Christmas Vacation
(Christmas parties are Wednesday December 13 – Tuesday, December 19)
Classes resume Wednesday, January 3.
*Please note that this is not necessarily your school's Winter Recess.
*Tuesday, March 26 through Saturday, March 30..........Easter Vacation Week
(Monday, March 25 will have classes as they are off for Memorial Day)
*Please note that these dates are not necessarily your school’s Spring Break.
Monday, May 27.....................................Memorial Day
STUDIO POLICY:
(1) PAYMENTS
Parent/guardian is responsible for the monthly payment. Payments are due on the 1st lesson of each month. A late charge of $5.00 will automatically be applied to your account after the 15th of each month (with the exception of September). Parent/Guardian is responsible for this payment each month, and statements will be issued only if payments are delinquent.
You may leave payments in the drop box located in the Lobby.
PLEASE BE CERTAIN WE HAVE THE BEST EMAIL ON YOUR ACCOUNT WHICH WILL BE YOUR MAIN SOURCE OF STUDIO COMMUNICATION. PAST DUE ACCOUNT STATEMENTS WILL ALSO BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
We accept:
· Parent Portal - We now offer the option of paying tuition online through your parent portal which is available to all currently enrolled students. Automatic payments will be deducted on the 1st of each month. There is a slight convenience fee.
· Checks or money orders - If paying by check, no receipt is necessary; but please mark the student’s full name and how your payment should be applied (costume/recital/tuition) in the memo portion of your check. There is a $25.00 service charge on returned checks. You may also set up an automatic monthly payment through your bank.
· Cash - Please be sure to write a receipt for cash payments. Mark name, class time and amount paid on the envelope and enclose the payment and receipt. Please keep the yellow copy for your records.
· Credit card – in studio or secured phone payment. All card payments add $2 for every $1-$50 payment.
· Please note that all recital related fees must be paid at the studio.
(2) MISSED CLASSES
There will be no deductions for missed lessons except in cases of prolonged illness or vacation; however, classes may be made up in another class of similar age and ability level.
(3) PLACEMENT
Placement is made according to age and/or ability. Each class will increase its level of difficulty according to the ability of the class as a whole. You will be notified if a change in placement needs to be made.
(4) ATTIRE
Proper attire for dance class is a leotard, tights and the correct shoes for each style of dance taken. The preferred color for ballet shoes is pink and tap shoes is tan. Have your proper dancewear for each class. Ballet shoes should have elastic and tap shoes should have elastic, Velcro or snaps (no ribbons to tie). Please be sure that tap shoes do not have any loose screws. If you need them adjusted, please see an instructor before beginning class. No midriffs, shirts or cover-ups will be allowed in class. Proper attire for all pre-pointe and pointe classes will be a leotard, tights, split-sole ballet shoes and pointe shoes (upon teacher's request). A sheer ballet skirt may be worn for most classes. No dance pants, shorts, or shirts will be allowed in ballet classes and all long hair should be tied back and pinned up to stay before class.
(5) CONDUCT
Please be on time for your lesson. No gum will be allowed in class. Our goal is to reinforce positive behavior. Younger children will receive a sticker for good behavior. Children may not receive their sticker if they have not been compliant. If a child is non-compliant, they will be asked to sit out of the class (time out) until they are ready to participate with good behavior.
(6) DROP OFF AND PICK UP
We ask that if you are waiting in the Lobby that you would limit your stay to one person per family. Please be on time for your child’s class and pick-up. Parents must meet young children in the lobby at the completion of their class before the child can leave the studio. Please call the studio if you have been delayed.
(7) BAD WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
In case of bad weather, cancellations will be announced on the studio phone at 402-496-4527, on the Erin's Dance Studio Facebook page and emailed. Call 402-515-3871 for any further information needed. Alternate class days and times will be posted at the studio to be made up at your convenience.
I ask for your full cooperation in these matters. Please feel free to ask any questions or offer any suggestions.
God Bless. HAVE A GREAT YEAR
Ms. Erin