The policies of Encore Dance Studio were designed to promote an organized, professional studio and to create a positive learning environment for YOUR child. By following these policies you will help create the best dance experience possible. The Instructors at Encore are professionals and take dance very seriously. By following these policies you will help your child to excel at the fine art of dance.
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The office managers are Kristina Dennis and Sara Drews, and they will be available Monday- Wednesday- Thursday 4:30-8:00 p.m. They will be in charge of all customer relations including collecting payments, answering questions, and scheduling appointments. Please see them for any concerns that you may be having. If you need to speak to an instructor directly, they can schedule an appointment for a private meeting.
Practice Wear
Go to http://www.curtaincallforclass.com/
Choose "Encore Dance Studio (encore124)" in the studio drop down menu. You can then click on the class that your child is taking and it will show you the exact dancewear that the Instructor recommends. Simple, easy and no guess work! Free Shipping too!
Practice Wear can be purchased online at www.curtaincallforclass.com or “The Dancer’s Boutique”
Ballet & Pointe Classes: Shoes ~ Pink professional quality ballet shoes. ( Bloch, Capezio, or Sansha brands ONLY!) Ladies on pointe may wear any brand pointe shoes they like. We request that dancers DO NOT wear low quality ballet shoes because they hinder your child’s ability to have correct foot placement.
Mommy & Me, Combo I, II, & III ~ Pink tights, Pink leotard, (Pink skirt optional but must be attached to leo.) Combos will also need black tap shoes.
Beg, Beg-Int, Int, Int-Adv, Adv Ballet & Pointe ~ Pink tights, Black Leotard (Black skirt optional.)
Note- Ballet is a disciplined and structured form of dance. The appropriate attire will allow the Instructor to accurately correct a dancer's placement.
Tap Classes: Black tap shoes. Any color leotard and tights or jazz pants.
Jazz Classes: TAN jazz shoes. Any color leotard and tights. Jazz pants or skirt optional. No baggy clothing.
Lyrical Classes: Foot Undeez, tan tights, any color leotard. Skirt or dance shorts optional. No Jazz pants.
Hip Hop Classes: Clean tennis shoes & Athletic wear. No big sweatshirts
Boys: Athletic wear and appropriate dance shoes.
Encore Dance Studio does not carry medical insurance for its students. It is required that all dance students be covered by their own family insurance policies and if injury occurs it is understood that the student’s own policy is your only source of reimbursement.
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The studio will be closed for the following Holidays: Halloween Oct 31, Thanksgiving Nov. 24-28, Memorial Day May 31, Winter Break and Spring Break, April 5-9 ( You will not be charged for thanksgiving, winter, or spring breaks. Children who have class that falls on Halloween should come to a make up class earlier that week.
If a student is more than 7 minutes late they will not be allowed to participate in class that day. Students coming in late cause too much distraction, delay, and will not be properly warmed-up for class. Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class; and the studio cannot jeopardize its responsibilities to the rest of the class for one student. If more than 3 out of the last six classes are missed the dancer WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the recital. Please make every effort to attend every class. Missed classes may not be deducted from tuition payments. Make-up classes should be attended.
If for any reason your child cannot attend class, they are encouraged to attend a make-up class within the month. (No extra charge for make-up.) See Sherry for proper class placement.
Parents are welcome to drop their child off for dance class. Parents may want to stay for young children in combo classes. Please be on time to pick up your child after class. If parent is late, after the last class of the night, you will be charged $1.00 per minute to pay for the teacher or manager to stay and supervise your child. This charge will be added to your bill.
When a child’s behavior is disruptive to the rest of the class the following actions will take place. 1. Child may be asked to sit and watch class. 2. Parent may be contacted to join us in the studio to watch class. 3. Dancer may be moved to a different class. 4. Younger children will not receive a sticker for the day.
Because private lessons have become so popular we have developed a new procedure to eliminate “no-shows”. Advance payment is required. You may purchase a “private lesson card” from the manager. After the card is purchased you may schedule appointments with the instructor. Please “sign-in” on the private lessons sign-in sheet for each private. Please double check your scheduled private lesson time online at www.encoredanceadrian.com under “Private Lessons”.
We work very hard to keep you informed by handing out monthly newsletter an updating our Website. However, it is your responsibility to keep up to date by reading newsletters, e-mails, and checking information board and Website. If you have a question about the dance studio please do not ask instructors during or in-between classes. Please visit the Manager’s office where Sherry will be more then happy to help you with any questions. The Instructors have a very tight schedule and are not able to meet with parents during class because it can use up valuable class time. If you need to talk personally to an instructor please schedule an appointment with the manager so that the instructors can give you their full attention. Please respect the instructor’s private time by NOT calling them at home.
We have viewing windows in the lobby so that parents may watch class. Viewing windows will be open periodically for parent viewing. Please be careful of conversation topics because there are many “little ears” around. Please do not talk about adult topics, other dancers or parents, or instructors. This is not appropriate for the lobby area. If you have a problem regarding the instructors, other students, or parents, please see the manager to discuss it. By talking about it in the lobby you are undermining the instructor’s authority or hurting the feelings of other dancers and their parents. Please help us to promote the most positive environment and make everyone feel welcome.
The dress rehearsals for the recital will be June 1-2 . There will be four performances this year with a Thursday evening performance on June 3, Friday evening performance June 4, and a Saturday matinee performance, and a Saturday evening performance on June 5. Please reserve these dates now because your child could perform any one of these days. The dress rehearsals are mandatory for anyone wanting to perform in the recital. (Dancers who do not attend the dress rehearsal WILL NOT be allowed to perform in the recital.) Young children’s classes will only perform in one or two shows. Recital tickets will be around $12 for adults and $6 for children. They will be by reserved seating only and will be available for purchase through Tecumseh Civic Auditorium one month before the performances.
Recital costumes will run $60 to $100 per costume. Combo classes should only need to purchase one costume for both the ballet and tap. If a dancer is in more than one class he or she will need to purchase additional costumes. The Recital/Costume fee is due November 3-6 so that costumes can be ordered on time. You may pay extra during tuition payments and it will be put into your costume account. The costume size that will be ordered is at the parent’s discretion. Once costumes are ordered there are no refunds or size changes. Any alterations needed are the parent’s responsibility. All tuition accounts must be up to date to order costumes.
Recital photographs will be taken during class the week of April 19-22. Photo shoots during class time provides convenience for parents and allows teachers to be available for posing. Those parents wanting additional instruction for their children during this time are encouraged to utilize our make-up policy. If there is a problem with your picture order please contact the Photographer directly, not Encore.
Videotaping during our recital is not allowed. However, you may videotape during the dress rehearsal. The recital will be taped using professional equipment, and DVD copies will be available at reasonable prices. Still pictures are permitted: however, no “flash” pictures are allowed during performances. There is a great deal of editing involved for our DVD’s. Please allow 8 weeks or more for the delivery of the DVDs. If there is a problem with your Video order please contact the Videographer directly, not Encore.
Encore offers a variety of teams for a unique dance experience. No audition is necessary for the Petite and Ensemble teams. Elite and Performance Team’s audition is held in April. Dancers who would like to audition for the team are advised to participate in jazz and ballet classes weekly. Dance expectation at this level is more than once a week. Ballet is very important for the team members because it is the basis for good dance technique.
All dancers who complete their responsibilities and perform in the recital will receive a trophy. There are special trophies for each year.
There is a $10 late fee for ALL late tuition payments. This fee will increase by $10 each week thereafter until account is paid in full. If total bill is not paid by date set, the dancer will have to sit out of class. All fees must be paid in full before recital or the student will not be able to participate. There is a $36 fee for ALL returned checks and automatic payments.
Tuition is based on a 35 week dance year. Payments are broken up into 10 monthly payments for your convenience. Tuition is non-refundable and is paid to save your child’s place in class. If your child has decided to stop attending class you must stop by the studio to fill out a “Stop Automatic Payment Form”. If we are not contacted we will continue to bill you for saving your child’s place in class. You are not charged for Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Break or the remainder of June after Recital.
Summer Camps
Encore offers various summer dance camps for children of all ages. Join the fun at “Dancing Princesses Camp”, “Pop-Star Camp” and “Making the Video Camp”