POLICIES OF NEXT GENERATION
GENERAL RULE
At NeXt Generation of Dance, the studio and highly qualified teachers are dedicated to teach young students about the art, culture and appreciation of dance. All students must be respectful to their teachers, peers, and studio itself. Students are expected to show up to class ready to learn and on time, that means giving yourself enough time to change clothes, shoes, etc. Sitting or hanging on the ballet bars are strictly prohibited, so is chewing gum, eating in the dance rooms, or wearing street shoes in the dance rooms. All garbage should go into the proper garbage receptacles.
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STUDIO POLICIES
REGISTRATION FEES & MONTHLY TUITION
Tuition is based on a 10 month season with 9 payments. June tuition has been included in each of the 9 months of the monthly payment. A late fee will be applied to any accounts passed 45 days. We offer cash, checks, and credit cards. All credit cards will be charged the first of the month unless otherwise specified. There is a $15 charge for all returned checks.
PLACEMENT
Placement in the appropriate class is important to each student’s skill development and personal growth. For students younger than seven, placement is based on the student’s age as of the first day of class. For students age seven and older, skill level and experience are also considered. The studio directors and instructors will monitor each student’s progress and communicate results to students and parents regularly. Premature advancement to the next level can have a profound and negative impact both on a student’s self-confidence and on skill acquisition and development in proper technique. The directors and instructor’s placement decisions are thoroughly thought out and always meant to be in the best interest of the student.
LIABILITY
NeXt Generation of Dance is not liable for any lost or stolen property. The studio is also not liable for any injury's suffered while on premises or at any events associated with the studio.
STUDIO CONTACT
The studio email address is for inquiry, bill payments and schedule only. Any concerns must be brought to the front office's attention and a meeting will be scheduled. You can also contact us at the studio phone number. It is in our best interest that any social media requests or messages concerning the studio or any of its operations will be asked to be redirected to the studio’s office.
STUDENT DRESS CODE (STRICT)
FEMALE
Preschool & Combo- leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, hair pulled back.
Ballet- black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in bun.
Contemporary – fitted clothing/barefoot, Jazz Shoes or Pirouettes.
Jazz- fitted clothing/ black Jazz Shoes.
Tap- fitted clothing, black tap shoes; heals or flats depending on teacher.
Hip-Hop- street-wear (shirt and bottoms/sweatpants), sneakers. Sneakers must be for dance only (no outdoor sneakers)
Musical Theatre- tight-fitting dancewear, jazz shoes, character shoes or barefoot.
Acrobatics- leotard and shorts or pants, barefoot.
*Hair must be secured in a bun all pulled back in a pony-tail at all times so that it is not a distraction.
*Jewelry other than small earrings is not allowed in class and should be left at home.
MALE
Plain colored shirt and black shorts; same footwear as females.
ATTENDANCE
In order to attain growth within any dance discipline students must attend class on a regular basis. If an emergency arises and you need to miss class, please call NeXt Generation of Dance and leave a message for your child’s teacher. Students will not be included in performance choreography if repeatedly absent from class. The week of rehearsals prior to the end of year show is mandatory for all dancers performing in the show; this is the same for competition students who have a competition that weekend. Students must arrive promptly for class and be prepared to take class in proper attire with hair up and shoes on. Tardiness disrupts the entire class and is a hazard to the dancer’s safety. Habitual tardiness or any other disruptive behavior will result in parents being contacted.
MAKE UP CLASS
Please notify the studio as soon as possible if you are going to miss a class. Makeup classes will be rescheduled as needed.
DROP OFF & PICK UP
Students under the age of 10 must be walked in and out of the studio and students are not permitted to wait outside to be picked up. If possible, students should walk in and out of the studio properly dressed and not in their dance clothes. Lastly, any student who is seemed leaving the premises will be given a warning, no one is allowed to walk anywhere from the studio unattended.
TEACHER TO STUDEND & PARENT RELATION
With the exception of Taylor and Avrey please refrain from using social media to ask any questions. Talking to teachers outside of NeXt Generation is unprofessional (social networks, text message, email, phone call). If you need to discuss something with a teacher please see the front desk and we will work out a solution. All payments for choreography, privates or rehearsals must also be made to the front desk of NeXt Generation of dance and no payment should be made directly to any teacher. The studios email is there for you to contact us regarding any concerns you might have. We are here to make your child’s dance experience to be a positive, stress free environment.
STUDIO SCHEDULES & CLOSINGS
Will be posted on our website, social media networks and on the voicemail