STUDIO RULES
Rules to keep our dance house operational, and to keep our dance family safe!
Tuition Rules
Tuition is due the first week of every month for the current month of classes. Tuition can be paid via check, cash, parent portal, or Venmo. A late fee of $20 per month will be added for each month that tuition is late. Late fees will be applied every first Saturday of the month if tuition is not paid. Refunds are not available for late fees.
House of Dance has three seasons per calendar year: Fall (August-December), Spring (January-June), and Summer (June-July). This has been put into place for families that want to dance, but are not too sure about the full commitment! We also love to consider our multi-talented dancers who play sports and are involved in school activities. Dancers must register for each dance season, however, if registered in a different season within the same calendar year, registration fee will be waived. All returning dancers must re-register in the Summer Season.
Tuition for the month will still be charged if your dancer is absent throughout the month. If dance classes are cancelled due to House of Dance Staff, weather, or other reasons, classes will be made up at a reasonable time, and will try to be at the convenience of the current class schedule.
If you are no longer interested in taking dance classes, please let the front desk know ASAP so we can update your account for further charges. This does not apply to competition classes
Christmas Recital T Shirt orders/payment are due Nov 1.
Spring Recital T-Shirt orders/payment are due May 1.
Spring Recital Costume Payments are due April 1.
Dancers that are interested in dancing in our opening numbers for our recitals can do so! The choreography will be learned at a later date, and will likely be at a different time than their scheduled class, TBD on the specific day. If interested, a $50 charge will be added to your account for both a recital T-shirt ($30), and choreography($20).
For tuition payment plan options, please see the front desk!
As a small business, timely payment is essential to our ability to operate. Any unpaid balances remain the responsibility of the account holder, and the studio reserves the right to take appropriate legal action if payment is not received. We value our families and work hard to provide quality training. To do so, we must enforce our payment policies. Unpaid balances may result in further action, including legal remedies, as permitted by law
Classroom Rules
Dance classes for ages 18 months to 3 years old will be 30 minutes each week, per class. This will consist of learning skills, learning choreography for shows, games, and other activities.
Dance classes for ages 4 years to 6 years will be 45 minutes each week, per class. This will consist of stretching, learning skills, learning choreography for shows, games, and other activities.
Dance classes for ages 7 and older will be 1 hour each week, per class. This will consist of stretching, learning skills, learning choreography for shows, games, and other activities.
Dance classes for competition teams will be 1 hour each week, per class. This will consist of stretching, learning and cleaning competition choreography, and learning new skills. Technique classes for competition will also be 1 hour, and is designed for strength training, skill building, and conditioning.
Dance class progression is at the discretion of our well trained instructors.
Dancers are expected to follow the directions of our instructors and staff while in class or under our supervision.
Dancers are expected to be respectful to our staff and other dancers as members of House of Dance at all times. This includes both in and out of the studio!
Dancers will have a specific attire that needs to be worn for each class (please see the “Attire” Section for more details on what to wear for each class.
Dancers who are not in proper attire will get a dress code warning. After a warning is given, instructors/staff reserve the right to ask the dancer to sit during class.
Instructors reserve the right to dismiss dancers from class who are being disrespectful, disruptive, or causing harm to others in class.
Dancers are welcomed to bring water into class, but are not permitted to eat in class, or drink anything other than water, as cleanliness is a big priority.
Instructors reserve the right to dismiss dancers from class who are visibly sick.
House of Dance has a ZERO TOLERANCE Policy for bullying of other students, staff, or parents. This includes bullying, cyberbullying through social media, and harmful gossip. House of Dance reserves the right to remove students and/or parents from the classroom, the lobby, or from our dance school entirely without refund should bullying be discovered. Please treat other dancers and families the way you want your family and your dancer to be treated! If bullying is occurring, please be sure to let us know! We can’t help if we don’t know what’s going on.
Observer/Lobby Rules
Dance classes will be weekly. There is seating available for family members with TV monitoring to watch your dancer in class.
Parent entry into classroom during class time is not permitted unless approved by staff!
No running, yelling, or screaming in the Lobby, as it can cause a distraction to our staff, instructors, and dancers!
Please be respectful in conversation, no swearing, cursing, or public display of anger or aggression around our dancers! We expect respectful language, attitudes, and interactions while on the premises!
Families and Viewers are welcome to eat in the Lobby, but are expected to clean up after themselves, as we would like to maintain a clean and healthy environment for our dancers and their families who come to watch. Kindly dispose of trash properly and help keep our space clean and welcoming!
Children not enrolled in a class must remain under direct supervision of a parent or guardian while in the lobby. House of Dance is not responsible for watching children who are not currently enrolled/currently taking a dance class.
Please keep track of your valuables and belongings, as House of Dance is not responsible for lost, stolen, misplaced, or damaged items.
For the well-being of all guests and dancers, staff members may address concerns or request compliance with these guidelines. Continued disregard for policies may result in removal from the lobby or viewing areas.
Please report any suspicious behavior, as our mission is to ensure safety to all of our dancers and families!
Waivers and Consents (to be signed at time of dancer registration)
Liability Waiver:
Participation in dance activities involves physical movement and the risk of injury, including but not limited to muscle strains, sprains, or other physical harm. Parent/Guardian assume all risks associated with participation. Parent/Guardian hold harmless House Of Dance LLC, its owners, instructors, staff, volunteers, and affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, or damages arising from participation, except in cases of gross negligence. In the event of an emergency, Parent/Guardian House of Dance LLC to obtain medical treatment for themselves and/or their child if they cannot be reached in a timely manner. This can include but is not limited to CPR, requesting emergency services, and other forms of medical treatment. Parent/Guardian is responsible for any medical expenses incurred.
Photo and Video Release Waiver:
Parent/Guardian grant permission for photographs or video recordings taken during classes, rehearsals, or performances to be used for promotional, educational, or marketing purposes (including website and social media), without compensation.
Communications and Permissions:
Parent/Guardian consent to receive program updates via: ☐ Email ☐ Text Message. Parent/Guardian understand class schedule, instructors, and location may change with notice
Payment & Refund Policy Agreement
Parent/Guardian understand that registration fees, tuition, and related costs are due according to House Of Dance’s payment policy. Refunds, if any, are subjected to the discretion of the studio owner and refund situation. Parent/Guardian understand that the registration fee is $25 per dancer, unless approved discounts, and my dancer will not be registered until the fee is paid. Parent/Guardian understand that tuition is due the 1st of every month, and that late fees may apply should payment be received late.
Rules, Regulations, and Code of Conduct
Parent/Guardian received, read, and understand the House of Dance Rules and Regulations. Parent/Guardian understand classroom and lobby rules, dress code rules, and payment and fees.
Parent/Guardian understand that failure to follow the code of conduct may result in removal from the program without refund and will still be expected to pay the remainder of the current month/season.