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Tustin Dance Center Policies
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Thank you for your interest in and support of Tustin
Dance Center (TDC). The TDC policies for the 2023-2024 sessions are outlined
below. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Tuition
Policy
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Class
tuition rates are posted on the main
policies and tuition page, and apply to the 2023-2024 regular sessions.
An annual, non-refundable registration fee of $25.00/student
will be included in the September billing for existing students enrolled at
that time. The registration fee will be for new students will be included at
the time of enrollment.
Families and individuals will be billed on or about the
27th of each month for the next month's tuition. Payment is due on the 1st day of the month, and a $15.00 late
fee will be applied for all tuition payments received after the 10th
of the month. Tuition is a monthly fee
and is based on an average of 4 weeks per month. There is no additional charge
for a 5-week month, nor is there any adjustment for 3-week months resulting
from holidays or breaks. A $35.00 fee
will be charged for all returned checks.
Families are encouraged to sign-up for automatic payment
which helps to ensure timely payment each month. Please inquire about
automatic payment at the studio or by calling 714-544-3072.
Families may cancel enrollment at TDC provided a 2-week
written notice is given. See the Cancellation policy below for more information.
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Late
Payment & Delinquent Account Policy
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Payments made after the 10th of the month will
be charged a $15 late fee. Accounts late more than 2 consecutive months will
be required to be on our automatic payment plan.
Accounts more than 60 days delinquent will be required to
be on our automatic payment plan. Delinquent accounts must have an active
payment plan in place in order for student to continue taking dance or
Kindermusik classes, or private lessons at TDC.
Payment plans are established via the account holder and
at the discretion of the TDC Director.
Dance Team, Solo, Duo and Trio competitors must have
competition fees paid in their entirety at the time of competition
registration. Dancers with unpaid fees will not be allowed to participate in
competitions in which they are registered. Paid competition fees are non-refundable
commensurate with the competition policy.
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Trial
Class Policy
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A maximum of one trial class is available to each new
student. Trial classes may be requested by completing the Kindermusik or dance trial request form on the TDC website, by sending an
email to tdcfrontdesk@gmail.com or by completing a form at the TDC front desk. All trial
requests must be confirmed by TDC before the requestor may attend a class.
A trial class is a free class. Individuals wishing to
enroll after the trial class must pay the annual $25.00 registration fee, and
tuition will be prorated for the trial month. Please see the Tuition Policy
above for more information.
Thank you for your interest in Tustin Dance Center.
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Private
Lesson Policy
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Students desiring a private lesson must schedule the
lesson with the appropriate instructor. Coupons for admission into the
private must be purchased in advance from the front desk according to the
prices listed on the tuition page. The
coupon must be given to the instructor prior to the beginning of the private
lesson. If no front desk staff member is on duty at the time of the private
lesson, a check payable to 'Tustin Dance Center' may be given to the
instructor with the Instructor?s name, and the date and time of the private
lesson written on the memo line.
Private Lesson Choreographer's Fee (Including duos,
trios, etc.)
Students requesting choreography for a special event, a
recital dance or a competition are required to pay a $150.00 choreographer's
fee. This fee will include compensation for choreographic research, music
purchasing, music editing, and the choreographer's creative process. Fees
will be made payable directly to the instructor at the time the private
lessons are scheduled.
All competing Soloists, Duos and Trios must take classes
in their respective genre according to their Solo, Duo or Trio contract.
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Dance
Attire Policy
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Students are expected to dress appropriately for their
classes according to the following guidelines by dance style. Please note
that all dancers, male and female, must have their hair pulled back off their
face and secured at all times during dance class.
Ballet.
Female dancers: Leotards and tights with hair combed back and secured in a
tight, clean bun, with Ballet shoes. Male dancers: Black tights, white
t-shirt, Ballet shoes.
Tap. Leotards
and tights, or leotards with Jazz shorts or pants; Tap shoes.
Jazz. Leotards
and tights, or Jazz pants/shorts; Jazz shoes.
Hip-Hop.
T-shirt or tank top with Jazz pants, shorts or sweatpants (no jeans); tennis
shoes.
TDC dancers are not permitted to wear inappropriate
clothing to class and to TDC performances, and under no circumstances are
dancers allowed to reveal bare midriffs.
Dancewear, dance bags, shoes and accessories are
available for purchase in our studio store - 'The Backstage Boutique'.
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Attendance
and Make-Up Policy
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There are no refunds for missed classes. However, If you
miss a class, you may request a Make-Up
appropriate for that student by
contacting the TDC front-desk to schedule it.
The following criteria must be met in order to qualify
for a make-up class:
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The student must be enrolled in at
least one class at Tustin Dance Center.
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The student's Tustin Dance Center account
must be current with no outstanding balance due.
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The Make-up class may be taken any
time within two weeks prior to or within 30 days after a missed class or
holiday.
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Once a Make-up slip is provided, the
Make-up class must be taken within 30 days.
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Make-Ups may be disallowed for
excessive absence from any class.
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Missed summer classes may not be made
up in regular session classes or vice versa.
Classes may be closed or combined if there are fewer than
6 students enrolled.
Class time may be reduced to 35 - 45 minutes on any given
day in which 4 or fewer students are present.
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Cancellation & Absence Policy
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If you cancel your enrollment in the studio or drop a
class, you must do so in writing a minimum of 2-weeks prior to the 1st
of the month. Failure to do so will result in a full billing for the
following month and there will be no pro-rata adjustments. As noted above,
there are no refunds for the annual registration fee or for Recital costume
orders.
Students who are absent three consecutive times in any
class without notice may be automatically dropped from that class. 'Dropped'
students who wish to return to class are required to re-enroll, and may only
do so if there is room in the class and upon re-payment of an additional
registration fee.
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Observation
Policy
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Visitors may observe classes through the viewing windows
at the studio, however it is recommended that observers limit viewing time,
as dancers are aware of your presence and can become distracted from their
lesson. Observers may only enter the studio during class with prior
permission from the instructor, or in the event of an emergency.
Parents are responsible for the supervision of
non-dancing children at the studio at all times. Please treat the studio and
the other families also present with the care, respect and safety each
deserves.
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Waiting
Room Policy
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The waiting rooms and lobby at TDC are intended to
provide a nice, comfortable and peaceful environment for parents, dancers and
siblings waiting for students. Please exercise the care, respect and safety
that the studio and the other families deserve at all times so that all may
relax and enjoy their visit to TDC. To this end, we ask that there be no
running or jumping on furniture, and that loud noise be kept to a minimum (we
realize that babies often don't abide by our minimum noise rule!).
No food or drinks are allowed in the lobby or waiting
rooms other than what is sold at TDC.
Thank you very much for your cooperation and support of
Tustin Dance Center!
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The studio is closed the week before Labor Day,
Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas, and Easter breaks (as set by the Tustin
Unified School District), Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and the week
after the annual Recital.
The studio is generally open on Martin Luther King Day,
President's Day, Columbus Day, and Veteran's Day. View the Holiday Schedule for a complete listing of planned closures.
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Annual
Recital Policy
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Our annual Recital is held in June, and we encourage
friends and relatives to attend and to celebrate and enjoy the
accomplishments of the students. For this exciting event, we rent a large
theatre (e.g., Servite High School) and create a big production to showcase
the many dancers who have worked so hard throughout the year.
June tuition will be pro-rated up until the date of
studio closure at the end of spring session. Tuition includes recital week
and day of recital.
During week of recital, students who participate in the
annual recital will meet at recital venue for their designated dress
rehearsal rather than attending classes at TDC. Students not participating in
the annual recital will not be charged tuition for recital week.
Recital tickets are available for purchase online or at
the theatre box office on day of event. Please make ticketing inquiries
at the studio, by calling 714-544-3072 or by looking for updates on www.tustindance.com.
Recital participation by each student is optional, but
the decision to participate must be made at the time costumes are ordered
(typically in January each year). Costumes must be paid for in advance at the
time of ordering and there are no
cancellations or refunds on costume orders.
Your account balance must be paid in full prior to the
Dress Rehearsal in order for your child to participate in the Recital.
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The Nutcracker Ballet Policy
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Tustin Dance Center proudly produces The Nutcracker ballet
annually each December. For this wonderful family event, we rent a large
theatre (e.g, Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton, La Mirada Theatre in La Mirada),
and celebrate the festivities with multiple performances.
Studio participants also perform a number of 'Nutcracker
in a Nutshell' performances prior to the main event around the Tustin, Irvine
and Santa Ana communities (e.g., Tustin Tree Lighting Ceremony, Boys and
Girls Club of Tustin, Enderle Center Holiday Open House). We also hold two
other fun events prior to the Nutcracker performances including the
'Sugarplum Fairy Tea Party', and the 'Nutcracker Gala' for parents, patrons
and donors.
Auditions by studio dancers for The Nutcracker ballet take
place each summer in July and August. All Nutcracker roles are important and
earned. The Director awards all roles based on each dancer's audition and
skill level and the overall needs of the show. Roles awarded are not
negotiable. The production also includes local and national professional
dancers for some of the primary roles.
The Nutcracker tickets go on sale in September and may be
purchased online or at the theatre box office on day of event. Please make
ticketing inquiries at the studio, by calling 714-544-3072 or by looking for
updates on www.tustindance.com.
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Photography
& Video Policy
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We regularly photograph and/or videotape our annual
Recital and The Nutcracker Ballet, and classroom activities. These photos and
videos are usually posted on the Tustin Dance Center website (www.tustindance.com) and/or may be used in promotional materials (printed
and electronic). Unless specifically prohibited in writing by parent or
guardian, enrollment in Tustin Dance Center gives 'Tustin Dance and Music
Center LLC' permission to use photos and videos of your child(ren) for
promotional and/or communication purposes.
Last Updated: 05/10/2023
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Director’s Note
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Welcome to Tustin Dance
Center!
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Enroll Anytime!
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You may enroll for classes at any time. We’ll pro-rate the first
month if you enroll after the 1st of the month. We also offer
convenient recurring billing.
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Thank
You
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For your
interest in and support of Tustin Dance Center. Call us at 714-544-3072 or
send an email to info@tustindance.com
if you have any questions.
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