Rates & Policies:

Registration:
There is a non-refundable fee of $25.00 for new students and $10.00 for returning students. In addition to this, new students are required to pay a $35.00 non-refundable performance fee for their spot in class. The 1st months' tuition is due at the time of registration. Please be sure to read entire policy packet and sign on the last page.

Tuition:
The tuition is pro-rated over a 10 month period and each payment made is applied towards the next month’s classes. Example: Tuition paid 9/23 is for October classes. A $15.00 late charge is assessed to payments not received by the last class date of each month for the following month’s tuition and $5.00 will be added to the late fee for every week past due. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for returned checks. If you have more than (2) returned checks, you must pay the remainder of the year’s tuition in cash. Tuition is non-refundable and there are no exceptions. The tuition schedule for the 2008-2009 season is as follows:

Payment No.	Due Dates		CLASSES	MONTHLY PAYMENT
1	Due at Registration		KD I and II	$60/month
2	Sept.23- 30		1 class/week	$75/month
3	Oct. 23 – 30		2classes/week	$90/month
4	Nov. 18- 25		3classes/week	$105/month
5	Dec. 15 – 19		4classes/week	$120/month
6	Jan. 26 – 30		5classes/week	$135/month
7	Feb. 23 – 27		6 classes/week	$150/month
8	Mar. 25 – 31
9	Apr. 24 – 30
10	May 18 – 28

Classes will begin on Monday, August 25, 2008. The end of the season will be the last show day in June.

NOTE: If the studio is scheduled to be closed on a class day or a scheduled payment week, tuition must be received by the end of the prior week. If a student is absent from class during the week of a scheduled payment, tuition still must be received by the normally scheduled class time. There are no refunds for missed classes.

Mail:
If you are mailing your payment, it must be received by the last day of the month! – NO EXCEPTION WILL BE MADE. Please mail to: 12 Deasy Drive, Newark, DE 19702,

DSDC Class Uniforms:
Uniforms are mandatory for all students and must be purchased at the studio. It is mandatory that all ballet students wear their hair up in a bun. Bun holders will be available for purchase at the studio. Proper uniform and appearance is required at all times for students. Any student not wearing the proper attire will be asked to sit the class out. Specific uniforms for each class must be ordered and payment received no later than September 30th. The uniform requirements for each class are available at the front desk. The first week of each month is “dress down”. Students may wear dance clothes of their choice, but must have proper shoes and hair. You may not have the DSD&C name printed on any article of clothing, etc. This is property of the studio.

Studio Closing:

Holiday	Days of Closing	Days of Return
Labor Day	September 1st	September 2nd
Halloween	October 31st	November 3rd
Thanksgiving	November 26-30	December 1st
Christmas/New Year	December 23 - January 4th	January 5th
Easter	April 10 - April 18	April 19th
Memorial Day	May 22nd & May 25th	May 26th

Weather closings & Make up days:
When needing information on closing due to inclement weather, please call the studio after 3:00 p.m. Make-up classes will be scheduled for any classes missed. As the 2008-2009 session is leading up to our annual recital, it is imperative that every effort is made to attend any make-up classes.

Attendance:
Attendance is a must! The 2008-2009 session leads up to the studio’s recital. It is imperative that students attend classes each week to prepare for the recital. The attendance policy for participation in the recital is as follows: STUDENTS MISSING MORE THAN 4 CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE SEADON WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE RECITAL. The Diamond State Dancers and Cheerleader staff expends a great deal of time, effort and energy in preparation for our recital. We ask for cooperation from all students to ensure that the recital is a success for all. Notification must be given by the first week of January if a student will not be participating in the recital. The commitment that you are making is attendance at both shows.

Parent Responsibilities/Participation:
Parents are responsible for monthly tuition payments on a timely basis as well as their child’s attire and attendance. You will be contacted if payments are not made in accordance with the tuition payment schedule. The 2008-2009 seasons will include various performances throughout the year and finishes with our year-end recital. Parents of younger students are required to stay at the studio during their child’s class. Occasionally, there are times when a student must be excused during class and someone must be available to attend to their needs. Unfortunately, when this does occur and the parent has left the studio, it forces the instructor to halt class to attend to the child, thereby, reducing the instruction time for the remaining students. Parents are also responsible for checking the studio desk for current correspondence/information. The studio is not responsible for your child’s delivery of material to you. Your cooperation on these issues is imperative and appreciated. All parents are required to participate as back-stage assistants for one rehearsal and one show in order for you child to particiape in the end of year recital. Due to the lack of participation and shortage of help during the recitals, a $30.00 fee will be assessed if you do not sign up for back-stage responsibilities. If this fee is not paid your child may not participate in the recital. Assistance is also needed with coordination of various events throughout the year. i.e. parties for the students. Any help or assistance you can offer will benefit the event and will be greatly appreciated. You are responsible for one (1) fundraiser. This helps offset the cost of props, gymnastics equipment, cheerleading equipment, etc. If anyone is reported not cooperating with backstage personnel, you will be asked to leave and you may not return the following year.

GENERAL INFORMAION:

Studio:
Water is permissible to drink. Water is sold at the front desk for $1.00. Other food and drinks are not permitted. Kinder Dance and Kinder Cheer children must not be left unattended.

Recitals:
Each year DSDC has a recital in June. This upcoming year is an “on” year. An “on” year consists of full costumes and props. We will also be having a Christmas show. Notification must be given by the first week of January if a student will not be participating in the recital. Please be sure that you vacation schedule will not conflict.

Video:
Under no circumstances are video cameras permitted in the studio. During recitals, one night is set aside for video taping for parents for a fee of $10.00. The studio reserves the right to charge a fee due to months of study, preparation and choreography.

Other Performances:
In the past, DSDC has performed at various venues, parades, malls and convalescent homes throughout the year. We hope to continue performing at various locations throughout the year. These performances are great confidence building experiences for the students. DSDC also has a competition team separate from regular classes. If your child is interested, please ask for information.

Dance Costumes:
Costume prices have not yet been determined, but prices should start at $60.00 per costume. Dancers with multiple costumes may make payment arrangements beginning in September and the final payment must be received by the week of January 4h, 2008. If final payments, by all parents, are not paid by the specified due date, your child will not receive a costume. If you join classes in January or after, and decide your child will be in the recital, you must pay extra shipping & handling for the costumes, since the costumes will be ordered after the initial order. (An extra large costume is subject to an additional $12.00 charge)THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS Costume fees are non-refundable.

Cheerleading Uniforms:
Students have class attire which will be determined by the instructor. The performance uniforms are ONLY TO BE WORN FOR PERFORMANCES. Under no circumstances, are they to be worn at any other time.

Fundraiser:
Fundraisers are a must. A commitment to ONE fundraiser is required. Proceeds from the fundraiser help reduce expenses that would otherwise be passed to the parents.