Melindas Dance Studio Policies and Procedures 2014-2015

Registration Fee: There is a non-refundable registration fee of $10.70 per dancer due at registration. (Sales tax included)

Tuition: Tuition will be due quarterly. Payment Schedule: Week of September 8-11, November 3-6, February 2-6,
May 4-7. If payment is not received by the above date the dancer will not be allowed to attend class. There will be a $10
late fee added if a payment is not received by the listed date. Payments will be accepted by either cash or check made
out to Melindas Dance Studio. They can be mailed to PO Box 1009, Williamsburg or turned in at the front desk during
studio hours. There will be a $25 charge for any returned payments.

Recital Fee/Costumes: Recital fee of $16.05 per dancer will be due the week of May 4-7
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and includes a recital t-shirt! A
$30 Costume Fee will be due the week of December 8-11
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, if this amount is not paid, a costume will not be ordered for
that dancer. The remaining balance of the costume will be due late March/early April during Observation Week!

Dance Attire: Dancers will be required to have proper dance clothes to participate in dance class. No jeans, baggy
clothes or school clothes will be allowed during dance class. Form fitting clothes such as leotard, tights, leggings, yoga
pants, shorts, tank tops etc. are acceptable. BALLET CLASSES require leotard and tights. Hair must be pulled back if it is
longer than chin length. Proper dance shoes are also required which can be ordered though the studio if you choose.
If a dancer is not dressed in appropriate clothing or dance shoes they will be asked to sit out.

Studio Customs: No food, gum or street shoes allowed on the studio floor. Water bottles are encouraged to bring to
class! Please respect the furniture and property in the studio. Please do not drop your children off early, as the studio
doors will only open 5 minutes prior to scheduled class time. There will not be someone in the studio to watch
your children so please do not drop them off early or leave them unattended after class. An early drop off/late
pickup fee will be assessed if there are multiple occurrences or issues!

Attendance: Being a dancer at Melindas Dance Studio is a NINE-MONTH COMMITMENT! To ensure that a dancer is
receiving proper training of technique and choreography they have to attend class. If a dancer has missed too many
classes or does not know the choreography by recital they will not be allowed to dance. Please be courteous and call or
email the studio IN ADVANCE if a dancer will not be at class. There are no refunds for missed classes.

Injuries: If a dancer is injured they will still be expected to attend regular classes and observe. There are no
reimbursements due to injury. Please bring a doctors note to verify the injury.

Withdrawals: All withdrawals must be made in writing at the beginning of the month they wish to stop. Tuition will still be
billed in that month. If a withdrawal is made after recital costumes and fees have been applied there will be NO
REFUNDS.

Cancellations: If the Williamsburg School District is closed due to weather so is the studio. Please call or email the studio
with any questions about cancellations. There will be no makeup for classes cancelled due to weather. Please check our
website, Facebook, KCRG Cancellations or your email for dance class cancellations!

Cell Phones and Attitudes: Melindas Dance Studio will not tolerate the use of cell phones during dance class. They are
to be kept in dance bags and silenced during class and not used until class is over. Cell phones will be confiscated and
returned at the end of class if not used properly. Bullying or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated at the studio.
Leave all drama and gossip outside of the studio!

2014-2015 IMPORTANT DATES: First week of class Monday, September 8-Thursday, September 11
Stage Blocking Monday, May 18-Thursday, May 21
Dress Rehearsal & Recital Date: Thursday, May 28-Sunday, May 31

STUDIO CLOSED: November 24-28 - Fall Break, December 4 State Competition
December 15-January 3 - Winter Break, March 5 All-Iowa Performance
No regular classes the week of Recital!

**By signing I agree that I have read, understand and will abide by Melindas Dance Studio Policies listed above.




Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

*Copies of this form can be found on our Facebook page OR website melindasdance.com.
Melindas Dance Studio 2014-2015 Registration Form
One form per dancer Registration Fee: $10.70 per dancer (sales tax included).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
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FORMS CAN BE MAILED TO: MELINDAS DANCE STUDIO, PO BOX 1009, WILLIAMSBURG IA 52361



Dancers Name: Age: Date Of Birth:

2014-2015
Grade Level: Parent/Guardian Name:


Address: City: Zip:


Phone: Email:
**NOTE: EMAIL WILL BE USED FREQUENTLY TO COMMUNICATE CHANGES OR UPDATES.


Previous Dance Experience:


CLASS TITLE TOTAL YEAR COST






Discounts (Only one applies):


**5% off total year tuition for one student taking 2 classes
OR a family with 2 or more dancers

**7% off total tuition for one student taking 3 or more classes

Tuition Rates:
75 min class = $104 x 4 payments = $416 Total
45 min class = $66 x 4 payments = $264 Total
30 min class = $44 x 4 payments = $176 Total


MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MELINDAS DANCE STUDIO

FINALIZED CLASS SCHEDULES WILL BE EMAILED BY AUGUST 11
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For office use only.
Check Number: Date:
Notes:

TOTAL CLASS COST

DISCOUNT: N/A 5% 7%
TOTAL YEAR AFTER DISCOUNT

PLUS 7% SALES TAX +
TOTAL YEAR COST

TOTAL QUARTERLY COST

REGISTRATION FEE $10.70
AMOUNT PAID TODAY