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All students are placed into a class level based on age and ability. Previous dance experience does not determine level placement. If the instructor feels that a student is incorrectly placed, he or she will be notified and moved to the correct level.
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| Attendance |
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Please call the studio if your child is going to be absent. Strong attendance is a very big part of teamwork. We encourage the student to sit and watch class if an illness is non-contagious. Refunds are not available for missed classes. If a class is cancelled more than twice due to a snow day, we will schedule a make-up class.
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| Classroom Behavior |
Proper classroom etiquette is expected during all dance classes. Please arrive 5 minutes early to your scheduled time so as not to disrupt the class, and to take full advantage of warming up.
-No cell phones allowed in dance rooms.
-No food or drink allowed in dance rooms, water only. No gum chewing allowed.
-No loose jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, rings, and dangling earrings. Studs are okay.
-Socializing is to take place in the waiting area, so please respect your teacher and fellow dancers during class time.
-Always thank your teacher at the end of class!
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| Dress Code |
Proper dress code is required for the instructor to see and correct proper body alignment and to prevent injury.
-No Street shoes allowed.
-No jeans allowed.
-No baggy clothes are allowed such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, etc.
-Correct dance attire includes leotard, tights, ballet skirts, fitted shorts or capris, and proper shoes at all times.
-Hair must be pulled back off of face. A bun is required for all ballet classes. Sports bras are required for all teens.
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| Parent Observation |
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Classes can be viewed each week through our observation window in the waiting room. Watch week will happen twice a year, when the parents can come into the dance room for the last 10-15 minutes of class and see what their children have been working so hard towards! Watch week will happen in November and May.
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| Class Cancellations |
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When North Reading public schools are closed due to bad weather East Coast Dance Center will also be closed. You may phone the studio and it will be on the message if classes will be happening or not that day by 2pm. It will also be posted on website, and emailed.
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| Right to Cancel and Withdrawals |
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East Coast Dance Center reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. In this event, another class will be suggested. If you are unable to continue in the new class and withdraw, any unused tuition will be refunded. Any late registrations/start dates will not be pro-rated. Withdrawal from any class at East Coast Dance Center must be in writing and given to director, and there will be no refunds for remaining weeks.
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| Costumes |
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Costumes are priced at $75 each. $80 for XL-Adult sizes. Full costume payments will be due no later than November 10th. Pay in full by October 20th and deduct $5 per child off your total amount (not per costume). Alterations are not studio responsibility. Failure to pay costume fees will result in delayed ordering of your child's costume and $20 shipping and handling late fee will be charged to your account. If your account balance is not paid up to date, your child will not be allowed to take home costumes. |
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| Recitals |
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A Recital is held in May of each year, typically the second or third weekend. Dress Rehearsal is required for all dancers participating in show. Refer to our Recital Page.
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