Our Policies
On Stage Student/Parent Agreement
On Stage takes pride in the level of excellence of its students. In order to keep this level it does take a certain level of commitment and dedication and most of all teamwork to maintain a good team. I am looking forward to an amazing year. On Stage has already established itself as a studio with incredible technique, and outstanding dancers and will continue to do so.
These rules are set up to provide equal treatment of all dancers, and to make all students and parents aware of what is expected of them. I will always do my best to help resolve any situations that arise so please come to me with any questions or concerns; I can not solve problems if you do not come to me and make me aware of them no matter how small you may think they are.
By my child(ren) participating at On Stage, I understand and agree to the following:
Performing, Company or Elite Members: (any dancer that performs)
• If Instructor feels at any time that a student is not prepared to perform that dancer may be removed from that performance. This evaluation is at the discretion of the instructor and will be based on any dancer that does not have the proper knowledge or is unable to perform the skills at the proper level of the team.
• Any dancer who misses any class the week prior to any performance, competition or recital will be unable to perform, unless prior arrangements have been made with Heather.
• If a dancer is going to miss any performance or competition this notice must be given to Heather within one week of when the date of performance or competition was posted. If ample notice is not given to Heather the dancer will be pulled from the next performance. (Death of family member or extreme illness are exceptions.)
• Should any Company or Elite member decide to break her commitment to her team after she has auditioned and placed in a Company or Elite team and break her commitment before the season has ended (Sept through May), the parents agree to pay full tuition and all applicable fees related to that company for the entire year as well as $300 fee for breaking agreement to compensate for the time that the team will be required to re-set all routines. **So all dancers who participate in auditions will be held to this contract for the entire year. Sept-May **
General
• In the case my children (ren) decide that they will discontinue to dance I will show the courtesy to advise Heather in written form one month in advance.. If I am enrolled in EFT (automatic payment) I understand it will continue until written notice is given to Heather. I understand until Heather receives this action I will be responsible for all tuition and applicable late fees will be accessed. If efficient notice is not given EFT monies will be forfeited.
• If any child(ren) or parent(s) displays any type of bad sportsmanship, or verbally slanders On Stage, Heather, other instructors, other teammates, or other dance groups in or out of the studio they will be warned once and then asked to leave the studio depending on the severity of the act. On Stage has zero tolerance for gossiping and those who participate in it in or outside of the studio.
• Any student that physical injures any other student or instructor will be asked to leave the studio.
• I understand that all calendar items and important info is available at www.onstagedancestudio.com and I am responsible to obtain access via online and be responsible for the information.
• I also understand that all dates of performances, Holidays and other vital dates are posted on online, and on the studio calendar.
• I also understand that all class clothing requirements are listed on class description sheet and online and my dancer is responsible to be dressed appropriately for all classes within 2 weeks of start date.
• I understand if my child(ren) are going to miss class that I will let the Heather know about the absence prior to missing class.
• Tardiness will not be tolerated. All students are expected to be on time and dressed for class at the appropriate time. Instructors reserve the right to take appropriate action to correct the problem. During performance or competition week tardiness can result in removal from the performance or competition. Being on time shows respect!
• In unique situations or conflicts, Heather will evaluate each situation individually and always make the decision that is in the best interest of the studio, students and teammates.
Tuition, Costume and Misc. Fees
• All tuition is due on or before the 2nd of each month. Post-dated checks will be accepted and held until the appropriate date. If you are not in class the day tuition is due it must be brought in or mailed (postmarked on or before the 2nd) unless special arrangements have been made with Heather all tuition received after the 5th will be accessed a $5.00 late fee. Late fees will be billed for all tuition received after the 5th. Pro-rating is not allowed during Sept.-May and only allowed during summer if done prior to when tuition is due. During summer only: if you do not give at least 1 week notice of pro-rating dates prior to the upcoming month you will be liable for the entire month.
• After 90 days all accounts that remain unpaid will be sent to collections and the 2% finance charge per month to unpaid costume fees, and late fees for tuition will continue as well as the collection/legal fees will be added original amount.
• All costume money must be paid for prior to receiving. All late costume money will be accessed a 10% late fee after 60 days.
• Any competition fees that are paid after the assigned due date will be accessed a late fee of 10% per fee.