Adding or Dropping a Class Annual Registration Fee Attendance and Make-Ups Class Viewing Current Events and News Drop Off and Pick Up Fall/Winter Session	Holidays and Breaks Recital Costumes Refund Policy - Fall Winter Refund Policy - Summer School Closures Spring Recital Information Winter/Spring Session

Spring Recital Information
All students are encouraged to participate in our annual Spring Recital held at Skyline High School Performing Arts Theatre during the first weekend of June. Exact dates and times are posted in late September. Students are given this opportunity to showcase their dance skills and personalities in front of a live audience of friends and family. We believe this helps sharpen and solidify skills learned during the year but -- more importantly -- also helps to build self-esteem and social skills by giving dancers an opportunity to set and reach goals in a group setting. 2008 Recital

Recital Costumes
Specific dance costumes must be purchased for each student and each class in order to participate in our Spring recital performance. Costume prices range from $50-$85 per costume depending on class level. A $40-$50 non-refundable costume deposit for each class will be collected in November (at the time of re-enrollment for the Winter/Spring session). A $40.00 costume deposit will be collected for each student in the following classes: Tiny Tutus, PreDance, Dance Combo and Level 1B. A $50.00 costume deposit will be collected for all other classes, including ALL levels of Hip Hop and our Teen Classes. If a costume is ordered for your child, you are responsible for any balance due when it arrives in April/May. Any account with a balance at the time of costume distribution will not be given their costume. Recital tickets will be available for purchase in early May.

Fall/Winter Session
This 14 week dance semester begins on September 8th, 2008 and ends December 13th with registration beginning in mid- July. Fall tuition in full is due upon enrollment in addition to an annual $25 non-refundable registration fee. (Registration fees are collected once in a school calendar year). Prorated tuition is applicable only to students/families who register after after the first 4 weeks of this session.

Winter/Spring Session
This 19 week dance semester begins in January and ends in May with our annual Spring Recital (exact dates to be posted when available). Registration for this session begins in November for existing students. Existing students from Fall are guaranteed their space for Winter/Spring Session in their current class, if tuition and costume deposits have been paid BY December 1st (any space not re-registered for by the start of business on 12/1 will be available to anyone on our waitlists). Registration dates and information can be found here. New registration for the Winter/Spring Session requires tuition in full upon enrollment in addition to an annual $25 registration fee and a $40/$50 costume deposit—both of these fees are non-refundable.

Refund Policy for Fall-Winter/Spring Sessions
Registration and costume fees are never refunded. However, our tuition refund schedule is as follows: Prior to first lesson - 100% refund. Withdrawal within first two weeks - 60% refund. Withdrawal within first three weeks - 40% refund. Withdrawal within first four weeks - 20% refund. NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN AFTER THE FIRST 4 WEEKS OF CLASSES FOR ANY REASON, but unused (prorated) tuition will be issued in the form of an account credit toward future dance classes (not merchandise). Credit is not transferable. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS GIVEN DURING THE LAST 6 WEEKS OF ANY SESSION.

Refund Policy for Summer Session
Cancellations of summer registration for camps and classes before June 5th may receive a 50% tuition refund. There are no refunds (or credits) for student withdrawals or cancellations after June 6th. Unused time on punchcards are not refunded.

Adding or Dropping a Class
Dance Premier has a Class Change form for adding, dropping or changing classes during the school year. Until you submit your completed form to the office manager, we will assume you plan to attend and you will be responsible for paying for those classes (and costumes). Telling your teacher verbally is NOT sufficient. This form needs to be reviewed and approved by the studio owner. WE CANNOT BE FLEXIBLE ON THIS POLICY. Many of our classes have a waiting list for students who want a spot in that particular class.

Annual Registration Fee
A non-refundable registration fee of $25.00 is due for each student who registers. This fee is applied toward a school calendar year and will be due again the following school calendar year In the event that a student chooses not to continue throughout the entire dance session, this fee is forfeited and is considered payment toward administrative costs of Dance Premier.

Class Viewing
Open Studio Policy Dance Premier maintains an open studio policy, whereby all parents are welcome at any time to observe classes and lessons. Each individual instructor may have certain policies regarding class observation. While parents may contact the specific instructor for their student, the general rule is that parents may observe from outside the teaching space for classes and lessons.

Students must wait outside the dance room with a parent until their appropriate class time. Parents of younger dancers may escort their dancer into the studio, say a quick good-bye and then exit the room until class is over. At no time will parents be allowed to sit inside the dance studio unless given prior permission from instructor. Dancers who are unable to leave their parents sight during a class are NOT YET READY TO PARTICIPATE. Your instructor will discuss with you if she feels that your student is not emotionally ready to engage in the discipline of dance.

Students enrolled in the Pre-school levels at our studio (Tiny Tutus and Pre Dance) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will be responsible for them during dance class. If any student at any level is disrupting class and has not responded to previous warnings, that student will be asked to sit out of class for a period of time determined by the teacher. If, after discussion with a parent there is still a disruption, that child may be asked to leave class permanently. There will be no refunds given for behavior issues.

School Closures
Dance classes will be cancelled in the event of extreme weather conditions OR unforeseen events such as teacher illness. If you are not sure classes will be held due to bad weather (ice or snow) check the website calendar before you leave home. Closure information will also be available on the answering machine at the studio by calling (425)427-2328. Dance Premier does follow Issaquah School closures for inclement weather. If Issaquah Schools are closing early, then Dance Premier will also cancel dance classes, lessons and team practices. Please listen to local radio and television stations for these announcements. Classes cancelled due to inclement weather will not be rescheduled. A student may make up their class by attending the same level class on a different day or location.

Holidays and Breaks
Dance Premier follows the Issaquah School District FOR CERTAIN HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS and will be closed on the following dates:

Make up classes for these weeks are not permitted.

Attendance and Make-Ups
Make-ups for student absences due to illness or personal family vacations are allowed. PRIOR NOTICE OF AN ABSENCE IS REQUIRED FOR MAKE-UP. Notice should be given to the office in writing via email or a note left at the office. All make-ups must be scheduled with the office within 4 weeks of absence. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UP CLASSES DURING THE LAST SIX WEEKS OF THE WINTER/SPRING SESSION AS STUDENTS WILL BE PREPARING FOR THE SPRING RECITAL. No refunds or pro-rates will be allowed for missed classes.

Drop Off / Pick Up
Students in Elementary Level I and up may be dropped off and picked up at the studio. Parents are responsible for dropping off and picking up students on time. Classes will begin and end on time. Students enrolled in the Pre-School levels at our studio (Tiny Tutus, PreDance ) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will be responsible for them during dance class. Please do not pick up your children in the parking lots. You are welcome to come into the studio five minutes prior to the end of class to ensure that your child safely leaves the building. Students who are minors must be accompanied by an adult when leaving their lesson. Please notify your child's instructor if a different adult will be picking him/her up. Please be mindful of whe n your child’s class starts and ends. Any child not picked up within 5 minutes of the end of class, will have an account charge of $5.00 and then $1.00 per minute thereafter until the child is picked up.

Current Events and News
Dance Premier handouts, studio notices, schedules and upcoming events (including changes) are sent via email and are posted on the studio communication board outside the dance room. It is the responsibility of each student or parent to check their email accounts on a weekly basis. Parents may also refer to the studio communication board for any missed handouts that may have been distributed during a class when a student was absent. It is up to the parent to notify Dance Premier of any address, phone or email changes.