This page was last updated on: July 18, 2009
Please read all information provided below. It should answer any question(s) you may have about our studio.
Also note that information is subject to change without notice at any time.
Open House for the 2009 - 2010 dance year will be held at our studio Thursday, August 6th from 6:00 to 8:00. Positions are limited. If you have pre-registered for classes you are not required to attend Open House.
Our focus is learning through fun! While having fun we will work on coordination, rhythm, balance, flexibility, agility, strength, self-esteem and stage presence. We believe that every child is a star!
Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes. Students should arrive at our studio 5 minutes prior to the hour their class starts with a ready to dance attitude. Students are placed in classes by age and ability.
Dance Attire
Proper dance attire includes …
Leotard & tights or socks
Unitard & tights or socks
Dance shirt and jazz pants tights or socks
Sleep shorts and lounge pants are NOT acceptable dance attire. Jeans (denim) and any pants that snap, button or zip are NOT acceptable dance attire.
Jewelry should not be worn during class. This includes necklaces, watches, rings and bracelets. Earring that do NOT dangle are acceptable.
Combination classes of Tap, Ballet & Jazz (ages 3 years to 6 years)
These classes are for beginner dancers or dancers with 3 years or less experience. Students in this class will need 2 pair of dance shoes……. Tap shoes and leather Ballet shoes. We always start class wearing tap shoes. The leather ballet shoes will be used during ballet and jazz. Satin Slipper and bedroom slippers are NOT ballet shoes.
Girls wear black student Tap shoes and pink leather Ballet shoes. (shoes shown above)
Boys wear black oxford Tap shoes and white leather Ballet shoes. (shoes shown above)
Lyrical Ballet Class (ages 8 years and older)
These classes are for older and more experienced dancers. Students in these classes will need the shoes shown below.
Tan Jazz shoes. Tap and Jazz Combination (ages 7 years and older)
These classes are for older and / or more experienced dancers. Students in these classes will need 2 pair of dance shoes….. Tap Shoes and Jazz shoes. I prefer split sole shoes for myself, but students may wear split or full sole dance shoes. Preferably slip on tap and jazz shoes, but laces up are acceptable.
Girls wear Black Oxford Tap shoes and Black Jazz shoes
Boys wear black Oxford Tap shoes and black Jazz shoes.
Hip Hop Class (ages 7 years and older)
These classes are for older and / or more experienced dancers. Students in these classes will need 1 pair of dance shoes…. Jazz shoes. I prefer split sole shoes for myself, but students may wear split or full sole dance shoes. These shoes may be lace up or slip on.
Girls and Boys wear black Jazz shoes.
Dance Tuition and Expenses
A $10.00 registration fee is due at open house or before the first dance class. This registration fee is per dance family, NOT per student. Tuition for students is due at the first of the month but isn’t considered late until after the 15th of each month. A $10.00 late fee will be due when paying after the 15th of the month for that month. Tuition is the same regardless of how long or short the month is.
Checks should be made payable to Melissa Queen. You may place your payment in the metal box inside our studio near the front window or mail your checks to … Melissa’s School of Dance, 320A Central Avenue Butner, NC 27509.
$35.00 a month - 1 student taking 1 class.
$65.00 a month - 1 student taking 2 classes or 2 students taking 1 class each from the same family.
$90.00 a month - 1 student taking 3 classes or 3 students taking 1 class each from the same family.
We accept checks, money orders and cash. Parents will receive a Payment Coupon sheet. Fill out the information, cut out the coupon for the appropriate month and attach coupon to your check or place in envelope with cash. Be sure to write your child’s first and last name in the memo section of your check and / or on the outside of the envelope if you are paying cash. If your check is returned for non-sufficient funds you must pay a $20.00 return check fee. All dance accounts must be paid in full by the 15th of the recital month. If your payment is not received by the 15th of the recital month your child will not be able to participate in the rehearsal and recital(s).
Costumes will cost approximately $125.00 per student. Parents are encouraged to pay a $50.00 costume deposit during the first week of October. The balance for costumes and a $25.00 recital fee will be due during Parent Week November 27th – 30th. Costume money cannot be refunded.
Attendance
Students must attend classes regularly for their own benefit as well as the growth and development of the class as a whole. Our dance classes are based on individual commitment; however they are fueled by team efforts. Students who miss 3 classes in a row or 6 classes during the dance year will not be allowed to participate in the recital.
During the month of April our schedule will change to prepare for our recital. Every student is required to attend all practices and rehearsal(s) during the month of April. Students who do not attend classes, practices or rehearsals during the mandatory recital month will not be able to perform/participate in the recital(s) or other performances. If there will be a conflict between an educational activity and any recital month activities, a request to be excused from dance will need to be submitted to Melissa Queen at least one month prior to the absence. You will need to submit in writing the dates your child needs to be absent and why. The document will need to be signed and dated by Parent and Student. If your child misses mandatory classes / practice due to family emergency or illness, I (Melissa Queen) will deal with that on an individual bases.
If there are any individual dance parts, highlights, skits, etc, attendance will be a factor when deciding whether or not to let a student participate. Students who attend class more than others will be asked about special roles first.
Inclement Weather
Sometimes due to bad road conditions and weather we must cancel dance classes. I usually close our studio if Granville County closes due to inclement weather. To check to see if our studio is closed please check your e-mail or call our studio phone 575-0086. I will leave a message regarding classes when a decision has been made. I encourage Parents to make their own judgment call. If the roads are bad in your area do not risk life and limb to get to dance class. Cancelled classes will be made up closer to our recital.
Ready to Dance
We should always put our best foot forward. Each student will be respectful and considerate to their fellow dancers, teachers and our studio. This means coming to class prepared with shoes, proper dance attire, and a ready-to-dance attitude. Lack of consideration, bad attitudes and disrespect from the student or parent, will not be tolerated at our studio. I (Melissa Queen) WILL NOT allow any student or parent to exhibit distasteful behavior in my presence or the presence of the students. I reserve the right to decline to teach any student who is disrespectful to me (Melissa Queen), Amy Long, the students, the assistant teachers or the parents of the students. Parents or students who display bad attitudes or disrespect will be asked not to return to our studio. Money for classes, costumes, etc will not be refunded.
Posted Information
Students and Parents are responsible for reading any posted information, reminders, etc. In addition to posting information at the studio on our bulletin board, information will be sent via e-mail if I (Melissa Queen) am provided with an e-mail address. From time to time, parents will be asked to come into the classroom at the end of class. This is to provide the parent with information to keep them informed and up-to-date.
Holidays and dates to remember
Refer to our studio calendar.
*** Our recital will be held on a Saturday in April. The day has yet to be determined. The rehearsal and recital dates are tentative and will only change if South Granville High School auditorium is not available. ***
Melissa’s School of Dance does not carry medical insurance for its students. It is required that all students be covered by their own family insurance policies and if injury occurs it is understood that the student’s own policy is your only source of reimbursement.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call the studio at 575-0086 and leave a message OR email me.
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