W65 Policies & Dress Code

REGISTRATION

In order to register, an online account must be created with a valid credit or debit card. First payment is due upon registration for all semester (16-week) classes. Payments can be made in full or split into four payments. If choosing four payments, the following payments will be charged upon the 1st of March, April and May.

How to Register

• Once registration opens, there will be a link to choose a class
• This will bring you to a new portal to select classes and create an account
• More information will be provided once registration is open

PLACEMENT

Class Levels

If your student has dance experience, but you are unsure of his/her level, please refer to the level guide on the level guide on the Curriculum Schedule page If a teacher determines that a student is in an incorrect level at the start of the term, the dancer may be transferred to the appropriate class at that time. No transfers will take place after the drop date.

Beginner students may register for any (age appropriate) class: Beginner, Beg/Int, Level A, Level 1, or All Level (AL) classes.

TUITION & FEES

Please visit our Tuition and Fees for most up-to-date tuition prices and discounts.

• Discounts are available for multiple classes taken in similar programs per student.
• For Semester (16-week) enrollments, payments can be made in full or split into four payments. If choosing a payment plan, the initial payment is due upon registration. The following payments will be charged upon the 1st of March, April and May.
• If your card on file is declined, a $40 late fee will be added to your account after the 15th of the month.

If your child wishes to ADD or DROP a class after the start of the season, you must notify us via email at [email protected]. If no notification is given when dropping classes, YOU WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENTIRE TUITION PAYMENT.

If you choose to drop a class prior to the February drop date, you are entitled to a pro-rated refund.

No refunds, for any reason, will be given after February 24, 2018 for 16-week Semester classes.

No refunds, for any reason, will be given after October 16th, 2017 for 32-week Annual classes.

Late Fees

If the second part of the Annual (32-week) payments is not received by the January 15, 2018 a $40 late fee will be added to your account balance.

Payments

All payments will be charged at the time of registration.
We accept most major credit cards.
If you wish to pay a balance in advance, you may log on to your online account to do so at any time.

Registration Fees

We do not require a registration fee for the 65th Street location.

Showcase and Costume Fees (Annual 32-Week Program Only)

View our Calendar to see due dates for Showcase and Costume fees.

Showcase and Costume fees will be posted to your account in November- you may log onto your account to pay fees anytime up to December 1st.

These fees will be charged on December 1st.

CLASS SIZE

The average class size has 15 students. We must have a minimum of 5 registered students in order to hold a class.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

For the Annual (32-week) program, classes run from September to June, on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.To best support your child’s training, CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.

• Students are allowed a total of 4 absences for the entire season.
• If more than 4 absences occur during the dance season, you may be asked to withdraw from the program.
• Absences include school testing, religious commitments, illness, family events, etc.
• Students are required to attend the 3 classes leading up to the showcase.
• Students are required to attend the Showcase dress rehearsal in June.
• If your child has a planned absence, written documentation must be emailed to [email protected] prior to the event.
• For their safety, your child will not be able to participate in class if they arrive more than 10 minutes late. They must observe the class and take notes. This will be strictly enforced.
• Annual (32-week) students are entitled to one make-up class for the term. Parent/Guardian must email [email protected] to coordinate a make-up class with the studio manager. All make-up classes must be scheduled within two weeks of the missed class and be within the same genre and level of dance as the original class.

For the Semester (16-week) program, classes run from September-January for the Fall session and January-June for the Spring session. To best support your child's training, CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.

• Students are allowed a total of 3 absences for the entire semester.
• If more than 3 absences occur during the current semester, you may be asked to withdraw from the program.
• Absences include school testing, religious commitments, illness, family events, etc.
• If your child has a planned absence, written documentation must be emailed to [email protected] prior to the event.
• For their safety, your child will not be able to participate in class if they arrive more than 10 minutes late. They must observe the class and take notes. This will be strictly enforced.
• No refunds will be issued for missed classes for any reason.
• Semester (16-week) students are entitled to one make-up class for the term. Parent/Guardian must email [email protected] to coordinate a make-up class with the studio manager. All make-up classes must be scheduled within two weeks of the missed class and be within the same genre and level of dance as the original class.

It is imperative to your child’s success that this program is viewed as a serious commitment.

Professional Children

Children who work professional jobs are allowed a total of 6 absences for the season. If absences exceed six, they will be asked not to participate in the showcase, but may continue classes. Written proof documentation of the job must be emailed to [email protected].

DRESS CODE

We enforce a mandatory dress code for each age division. We feel strongly that this will promote discipline and proper classroom etiquette. All hair must be pulled back away from the face. No jewelry is permitted. Any student not in dress code will be asked to observe the class.

FEMALES

Leotard Colors

MALES

All male dancers must wear black pants and a black fitted shirt. We recommend that you wear black shoes according to the type of class you are taking.

Hip-Hop: Students may wear sneakers and any type of clothes that allow their bodies to move with ease.

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SHOWCASE (Annual 32 Week Program Only)

We end our 32-week season with a captivating showcase at a prestigious New York City Theater. The showcase gives students the chance to display what they have learned throughout the year. All students are expected to participate in the Showcase.

There are additional fees for Showcase and each costume due in December.

View our Calendar for rehearsal and Showcase dates.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

Summer Camps
Our 1-week dance camps are the perfect way for girls and boys to learn about dance, make new friends, and create lasting memories. Designed for movers of all levels, our camps give students the opportunity to try a wide variety of styles.

Winter and School Break Camps

Our "school is out" dance camps are the perfect way for girls and boys to learn about dance, make new friends, and create lasting memories.  Designed for movers of all levels, our camps give students the opportunity to try a wide variety of styles.