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POLICIES AND TUITION:

 

-   Tuition is due in full by September 11th, 2023.

-   Tuition is $795 which includes a $100 deposit per class.

-   There is a $30 non-refundable registration fee per child.

   

  • Payment can be made via credit card, PayPal, cash or check (please make checks payable to “Encore Dance CT”. There is a 3.1% fee added for credit card payments. 

  • Those who pay in full by August 11th will receive a 5% discount off tuition balance* (*after Registration fee & deposit are paid)

  • You may arrange a payment plan by calling the office and signing up for Auto-pay in the Parent Portal.

  • If you sign up for Auto-pay, your tuition will be pulled on or about the 1st of every month for three payments.

  • $30 non-refundable registration fee per child. 

  • Classes require a $100 deposit per class. Refunds will be issued if the child withdraws after the 1st or 2nd class. Refunds beyond the 2nd class are issued for medical reasons only (there will be a 20% processing fee for all refunds).

  • New students or additional classes will be prorated after the third week of class.

  • A $30 fee will be assessed against all returned checks.

  • Our Season runs from September through March/early April so that our dancers can participate in Spring sports without conflict.

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DISCOUNTS:

  • Early Bird registrants, who pay in full by AUGUST 11TH will receive a 5% discount off their tuition balance.

  • Second, third, fourth, fifth… Child discount is $25 (If you have 6 or more children in the program at one time, God Bless YOU, the 6th and beyond are FREE).

  • Second Class discount is $25.

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CODE OF CONDUCT: Proper behavior in class is imperative to the learning environment. Students must be respectful of their teacher and their peers so that we may create a nurturing atmosphere. Excessive talking, running, tardiness or inappropriate behavior is considered disruptive and can be cause for suspension or dismissal from the program. One of the greatest benefits of our school is the opportunity for younger kids to bond with our older dancers - especially at showtime. Our older dancers are role-models for our younger dancers. For everyone’s safety and well-being, use of illegal substances of any kind, including but not limited to; vaping paraphernalia, alcohol, and drugs will result in immediate dismissal from Encore without a refund. Our classrooms are phone-free zones. Dancers will have an opportunity to video choreography at the end of class.

 

PICK-UP & DROP-OFF: Encore and it’s teachers and student instructors are only responsible for your children when the children are physically in the studio. Because our classes run back-to-back, we cannot ensure that every child is picked up. For safety’s sake, please be prompt in picking up your children. We ask that dancers wait inside at pick-up time. 

 

ATTIRE**:

     CREATIVE TOTS & PRE-K KIDS: Girls - pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers (skirt or tutu optional); hair pulled                back. Boys - black sweat pants and plain black t-shirt or Encore t-shirt and black sneakers or black dance shoes. Please note:

       Creative Tots must be 3 years old by the start of class and both Creative Tots & Pre-K Kids must be fully potty trained before            the start of class. 

     

     BOYS HIP/HOP: pants they can move comfortably in with a plain or Encore t-shirt; white Converse sneakers.

 

     ALL GIRL JAZZ/HIP/HOP/ACRO/Contemporary (ages K-HS): Black dance pants or leggings with a black t-shirt or Encore t-shirt, black dance sneakers.  PLEASE HAVE LONG HAIR PULLED BACK as hair in the face is very distracting for the dancer. NO GUM as this is a choking hazard. 

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** If you do not know your child's dance shoe size, it is best to buy in-person as the sizes do not match street-shoe size. You can purchase dance attire and shoes at:

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Joy of Movement (she will give 10% off to Encore Dancers)

17 Danbury Road (Rt. 35)

Girolametti Court

Ridgefield, CT 06877

(203)438-4555

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Attitude Dance Dance & Active Wear

330 Westport Avenue (near Stew Leonards - on the same side of the street)

Norwalk, CT 06851

(203)838-4002

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CLASS CANCELLATION:

We do not necessarily follow district cancellations and weather related decisions. We will communicate any weather related cancellations with you in a timely fashion via the following methods:

  1. Studio wide email

  2. Studio wide text message

 

DANCER ONLY ZONE:

For our youngest dancers: Sometimes the first week or two of an activity, especially if it is new, can be daunting and confusing for young children. Our staff is well aware of this and go out of their way to comfort any dancer who needs an extra few minutes to acclimate.

Our studios are “dancer only zones”, in order to create a healthy and trusting bond between dancer and instructor. 

If a dancer clearly needs to be soothed by a parent we ask that we do this in the hallway outside of the dance studio. This ensures that the other dancers in the studio can continue to focus on their class as well as the teacher.

If you have any concerns or questions please call the office or speak with an instructor at the end of class.

 

RECITAL/COSTUME FEE:

Participation in our Holiday Show and annual Spring Revue is not required but is encouraged.  With the exception of a costume fee, there are no additional fees for stage rehearsals and participation in performances.  

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