Powerhouse Dance Complex Studio Policy

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 Dancers are expected to look like dancers. Hair and dress apparel are to be neat when entering the studio. No necklaces, bracelets or large hoop earrings are to be worn during class. In addition to dress code, we expect our dancers to come to class free from any drawings or other noticeable marks on their body that is visible to the public eye. This includes ink markings on dancers' hands and arms. Powerhouse professional dance Leotards, tees, shorts, and accessories are permitted in the classroom. Non-affiliated studio attire is not to be worn in the studio. Please see class description for proper attire for each class. Female dancers should not wear underwear under their leotards. Treat your dancewear like a bathing suit. Male dancers  please dress comfortably in a solid color cargo pant or dance pant. Black jazz, tap and ballet shoes and dance sneakers are acceptable. The following guidelines will be enforced for all dance classes. . Dancers will not be permitted to participate in class unless the dress requirements are met. 

Payments are due on the 1st of each month from August through June.

If paying monthly, tuition must be paid by automatic bank account debit or automatic credit card payment. Tuition will be debited from your bank account on approximately the 5th day of each month from September through June. $10 late fee will be assessed for payments not received by the 5th of each month. No refunds or prorates are given for tuition.
If paying every five months, tuition must be received by September 1st and January 1st. Any payments received after these respective dates will be assessed a 10% late fee. There is a $30 registration fee per student due at the time of registration. There are no refunds on prepaid tuition.

In preparation for our end-of-the year showcase/production, costumes are to be paid in full by December 15th. For dancers enrolled in multiple classes, deposits may be made in October and November to make the total more manageable.

Costumes prices should be no more than this: Combo Classes $150 per each combo hour. Leveled Classes $85 to $115 per class. Costumes will not be ordered without full payment.

If the dancer will not be participating in the recital, a "Recital Withdrawal" form must be completed and returned by November 15. You may pick up this form at the front desk. The start of business, November 16, you will be financially responsible for all recital costs if you have not completed this form. It is important that you complete this form so that we do not order a costume for you and so that we can inform the teacher of your decision. A late costume fee of at least $30 will be assessed on all costumes ordered after January 1st. Once costumes are ordered, there are no refunds.

 Dance requires discipline and consistency. For this reason, we expect students to attend class every week. When a student misses a class, it not only hinders their performance, it hinders the overall progress and cohesiveness of the class. No refunds/credits are given for Dancers missing class, classes cancelled due to inclement weather, missed classes due to vacation, Holidays and/or days off. Make-up classes are available for absences due to illness or other personal reasons, during regularly scheduled classes; provided however, missed classes must be made-up within one (1) month of the absence and can only be made up in a class of the same dance discipline, of equal or lower level. Registration at the front desk for make-up classes is required. Missed classes may not be applied to unpaid or overdue tuition. Days are typically set aside to make up for classes cancelled due to inclement weather.  Classes with less than 4 students registered or in attendance, are subject to cancellation or the class may be merged with another class.  On days where only 1 or 2 students show up for class, class will only be 30 minutes in length. There is no prorate for these, or any classes.

If at any time you wish to speak with an instructor, please leave a message with the front desk receptionist or send an email, and the instructor or Artistic Director will get back to you. Our goal is to provide a fun, challenging & educational dance experience. If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

• Enter the studio respectfully and quietly.
• Visitors are accepted on a first come, first serve basis as all visitors who remain in the lobby throughout a dance class must be seated in the lobby.
• Be on time!
• No water, food or gum is allowed on the dance floor for safety reasons.
• Please call or email Powerhouse Dance Complex to inform your instructor of any absence from a class and to schedule a make-up class.
• Parents are not permitted to confer with Powerhouse Dance instructors during or between classes. Please speak with the front desk or call to schedule a conference.
• Parents and dancers will not openly critique any dancer during class time.
• Parents and dancers will not openly speak about private issues with teachers, other dancers or other parents while on the Powerhouse Dance premises.
• Students will carefully follow the dress code guidelines.
• Students and parents will carefully follow the tuition guidelines.
• Attendance at all stage and dress rehearsals during production week is required by all dancers who wish to perform in the Powerhouse Dance Showcase.
• Be respectful to Powerhouse Dance instructors, peers and visitors.

It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to accompany students to and from the studio. Powerhouse Dance Complex does not assume responsibility for students arriving early or those who do not enter the studio. Nor does it accept responsibility for students who leave the studio after class when no one is waiting for them. Please wait until class has begun and be available to meet your student when class ends. To ensure safety, students should remain inside the building until a parent or guardian arrives.  Dancers left in the building 10 minutes past closing hours will be charged a $10 fee each time this happens.

Please notify the studio of any changes in transportation arrangements. Whenever a student is going to be picked up by someone other than the person specified on the registration form, please inform a staff member. If a student has been given permission to bring themselves to class, please indicate that on the registration form.

Please note that official forms are available at the front desk for all changes to your schedule. No changes will be made to a schedule unless a signed form is received and documented.

There is a two month minimum on all classes. One month's notice from the first of the month is required to cancel any class. WIthdrawals must be done by filing and signing the Add/Drop form. Withdrawals must be done with the front desk and not by informing the teacher. Withdrawls must occur within the first 7 days of the month to be effective for the next month. No withdrawals will be accepted after January 1, as the student will be financially responsible for the remainder of the year in all classes enrolled in.

 All cancellations will be posted on the studio website and communication app. Because of the many different counties represented in the studio, please refer to the message for all cancellations