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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 2020-2021 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 2020-20211
regular sessions.
An annual,
non-refundable registration fee of $20.00/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 $20 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 $125.00 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), 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: 09/09/2020
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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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