*All students must be potty trained.*
Registration
Registering for a class reserves your dancer's spot for the current season and is a commitment to attend — not a trial period. The registration fee secures enrollment and covers administrative costs, and is non-refundable and non-transferable under all circumstances, including withdrawal, schedule changes, or non-attendance. Families remain responsible for all applicable fees and tuition until the studio's official withdrawal process has been completed.
Tuition
Tuition covers the full dance season and is divided into 11 equal monthly installments for convenience, automatically processed on the 1st of each month, August through June. These installments represent the total season cost divided evenly — they are not payments for individual months of instruction. Tuition is not adjusted for holidays, studio closures, absences, or shorter months, and June's payment is due in full regardless of how many classes remain in the season.
Withdrawal
To withdraw from a class, written notice must be submitted before the next tuition due date. Once notice is received, the studio will provide a withdrawal form, which must be completed, signed, and returned before the withdrawal is considered final. Any scheduled tuition payment will still be processed if notice isn't received in time. All registration fees, tuition, recital fees, costume fees, or other charges already processed are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Past Due Accounts
A $20 late fee applies to payments received after the 6th of the month. Accounts 30 days past due will make the student ineligible to participate in classes, rehearsals, or performances until the balance is brought current. Accounts 60 days past due will result in automatic withdrawal from all classes, with no refunds for charges already processed. Students withdrawn for non-payment who wish to re-enroll will need to pay a new registration fee.
Billing questions can be sent to Billing@danceatgrandjete.com.
Absences, Tardiness, and Make-Up Lessons
Solo classes must be canceled at least 24 hours in advance to allow for a makeup class.Absences are discouraged, and tardiness is disruptive to the class and should be avoided.Tuition is not reimbursed for absences. In the case of injury or a medical condition, a plan will be made with the family. Students missing more than 4 lessons after March will be reviewed by their teacher and the Director to determine readiness for the show. Makeup lessons for missed classes must be completed within 2 weeks of the absence.
Solos
Solo Reservation Policy:
Grandfathered Rights – Current students already participating in solos will keep their spots.
Reservation Period – When a solo spot opens up, current students wishing to reserve it must do so within 24 hours, or the spot will be offered to the waitlist.
Waitlist Process – Waitlisted students will be contacted in order of placement and will have 24 hours to accept an open spot before it's offered to the next student.
No Guarantees – Solo opportunities are a privilege reserved for students who demonstrate dedication, strong performance, and professionalism — they are never guaranteed.
Additional Notes – Students who lose their solo spot due to not meeting these standards will need to reapply or join the waitlist.
Substitutions
The studio reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regularly scheduled teacher is unavailable. If no substitute can be arranged, any missed classes will be made up.
Dress Code & Studio Policies
Dress code items must be purchased through the studio, much like a school uniform. This keeps our classes looking clean and uniform while allowing teachers to clearly see body alignment, correct technique, and help prevent injury. Fitted, non-baggy clothing is required in every class. Dress code is not optional — students who do not follow the dress code may be asked to sit out of class for their safety.
Recital Participation & Costumes
Every student is automatically assumed to be participating in our Annual Spectacular. If you do not wish for your dancer to participate, you must notify the studio in writing before October 15th, the date of the first costume payment. Costume fees are charged in three equal installments on October 15th, November 15th, and December 15th, and range from $60–$90 depending on the costume.
Once the first payment has been processed, families are financially responsible for the full costume fee regardless of recital participation, withdrawal, or any other circumstance.Costume fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Account balances must be current in order to pick up costumes once they arrive at the studio.
Recital Fee An $85 recital fee is charged per family on February 15th. Each family receives one recital video and one recital T-shirt. This fee is non-refundable. Tickets Tickets for our Annual Spectacular go on sale online in April/May.
Weather and Class Cancellations
If a class is canceled due to weather or another unforeseen event, the first canceled class will not be made up or reimbursed any additional cancellations will be made up. The studio reserves the right to cancel classes for safety reasons. If you're unsure whether class is happening due to weather, please call the studio one hour before your scheduled class.
Staying Informed
It's the responsibility of parents and adult students to stay up to date on studio activities — recitals, extra classes, and open/closed dates. This information will be posted on our website and shared through monthly newsletters. Please notify the studio of any changes to your address, phone number, or email.
Care of StudentsThe studio does not provide before- or after-class care. Students should not be left at the studio for extended periods before or after their scheduled class.
Placement
Students are evaluated by all teachers at the end of the year to determine placement for the fall. Age is not the sole factor in placement — a student may be moved to a different level if a teacher determines it better fits their ability.
