Studio Policies and Safety Information

Best Foot Forward Dance Studio

Our Policies and Other Information

Our Mission
Best Foot Forward Dance Studio will strive to ensure that your child receives a high quality, sequential education in dance taught by our highly qualified instructors with an emphasis on fulfilling the potential of every dancer.

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Registration and Tuition Information
A registration fee and the first month's tuition are due upon registration. Please choose classes carefully as there will be no refunds or credits for dropped classes. Tuition may not be carried over to the next month. Anyone who fails to pay tuition for the month will automatically be dropped from their classes and will be required to pay any outstanding tuition plus a registration fee of $35 upon re-enrollment.

Students who drop all classes for any length of time will be required to pay a registration fee of $35 upon re-enrollment at our studio.

Tuition
Tuition is charged monthly, regardless of whether there are 3, 4, or 5 weeks in a month. Tuition for the month of December only will be prorated. Please see the front desk for a list of prices.

Registration Fee
We charge a registration fee of $35 for the first child and $15 for each sibling. The registration fee is due by September 5 each year and will be prorated throughout the year for new students.

Payment
Payment may be made with cash, credit card, or check at the front desk. All returned checks will incur a $20 service charge.

Tuition Discounts
Pay 3 months in advance and save 5 percent. Pay 6 months in advance and save 10 percent. Pay 9 months in advance and save 15 percent. There are no refunds on advance payments. Discounts apply to tuition only, not competition fees or private lessons.

Private Lessons
Private lessons are available to specialize or improve in different areas. Please see the front desk for details and scheduling. Prices are based on a per-month rate for single-student private lessons.

Class Placement
Class placement will be determined by the criteria set forth by Amy Eddo, developed to allow each student to achieve the most success in skill development. Each teacher is aware of the criteria and qualified to place students accordingly. Please direct any questions or concerns to Amy Eddo.

Attendance, Absence, and Holiday Policy
Regular attendance is necessary to maintain steady progress in class. Please be on time. Any student who misses a class due to illness, personal absence, or a studio holiday (other than winter break) may attend a different class as a make-up student. You may choose any class that matches the student’s age and/or level!

You may want to try a different style of dance for your make-up. You must call the front desk to make sure there is space in class for a make-up. Students must check in at the front desk when attending a make-up class. No make-up classes are held during winter break. Students must be paid in full to receive make-up lessons.

Missed classes must be made up within 30 days. No refunds or credits will be given under any circumstances for missed classes. There are no exceptions.

Adding/Dropping Classes
To add or change a class, please contact the front desk. Classes may be added/changed at any time, space permitting. To drop a class, you must email Amy Eddo or the front desk to give 30 days' notice or your card on file will continue to be charged.

Lobby Behavior
Children are not permitted to run in the lobby or play in the dressing room. We have a designated play area and a snack room for children who are waiting. All food and drink items should be consumed in the snack room. Water is allowed in dance rooms. Please watch over your children.

Proper Attire
Please wear dance attire to class In addition, bring appropriate dance shoes. No over-sized clothing nor denim allowed. Wear a cover-up to and from class. Hair should be styled away from face. Dance shoes should not be worn outside.

• Ballet: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Bun required. Boys wear a white shirt, black bottoms, and black ballet shoes.
• Conditioning: Leotard or sports bra and shorts No leggings or baggy shorts. Ballet shoes, tennis shoes, and 2-pound ankle weights are worn at each class.
• Jazz/musical theater/jumps and turns: Leotard or sports bra, leggings, briefs or shorts. Jazz shoes, any color. No baggy clothes.
• Lyrical: Leotard or sports bra, leggings, briefs or shorts. Jazz shoes or turners.
• Tap: T-shirt, leotard or sports bra, leggings, briefs or shorts. Black tap shoes.
• Hip hop: T-shirt, shorts or leggings, slightly baggy clothing preferred. Tennis shoes.
• Magical ballet: Any color leotard. Tights preferred. Ballet skirt/tutu optional. Bun preferred.
• Combo classes: Any color leotard, pink tights, and bike shorts are clothing options. Please no tutus. Pink ballet shoes. Black tap shoes. Bun preferred.

Dress Code
The dress code is established so that the instructors have an unobstructed view of the students’ posture during class. This increases the effectiveness of the instruction. Strengths, weaknesses, and trouble spots can be monitored and corrected immediately. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for each class.

If a student is not properly dressed for the class they are enrolled in, they will not be allowed to take class that day. They will be asked sit and watch. These classes will not be considered a missed class.

Recital
A production packet will be available to every student online during the first week of January. This packet will contain very important information pertaining to our recital process. It is extremely important that this information is read thoroughly. Performing in our production requires a personal commitment of time and effort. There are extra expenses involved.

During the week of our show, there will be a mandatory rehearsal(s). It is important to read the production material thoroughly and make sure that the decision to participate in the recital is right for you, and that you have the time set aside to participate. Recital tickets will be available (ticket sale price and date will be published in production packet). Seating will be assigned and tickets will be purchased at the front desk.

View of Classes

Parents and family are more than welcome to view classes on a weekly basis, as long as it does not become a distraction for their child or others in the class. Please refrain from interrupting class. If you need to speak with your child, please inform the front desk. Do not walk into the classroom during a session.

Parking

Please do not park in spots labeled TORTILLERIA or PHONE REPAIR. All other spots in the lot are available as well as on-street parking.

Insurance

It is required that all students be covered by their own family insurance policies. If an injury occurs, it is understood that the student's own policy is your only source of reimbursement.

Competition Team

Best Foot Forward Dance Studio auditions for competition team members are in the summer. The dates will be posted. All special lesson fees, costumes, fees, and competition fees for competition team members are absolutely non-refundable.

Illness/Lice

Please do not bring your dancer or siblings to the studio if they are ill. This includes but is not limited to colds, fever, or stomach bugs. Dancers who present a fever must be fever-free for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to dance. Dancers who come in contact with lice must be bug- and nit-free for 3 days before returning to class.