Studio Rules & Policies

Exceleration Studios is proud to offer a dance education that includes fun, creativity, discipline, and respect for all who are involved. We have strict guidelines for class participation, so please go over these rules and policies with your child. We make every effort to offer all our students and their families an organized and friendly experience.

Exceleration Studios does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.

Rules for Students

No talking while the teacher is talking
No sitting down in class unless the teacher says so
Keep hands to self
Please do not touch the mirrors or the windows
No hanging on the barres
Keep tap shoes quiet when teacher is talking
No street shoes on the dance floor
Dance shoes are not to be worn outside so make sure you have other shoes to come and go with
Ask teacher before using bathroom
Electronic devices are to be put away while in class
No food or drinks in the studios or lobby (water o.k.)
No chewing gum in the studios or lobby
No running in the studios, halls, or lobby
No jumping on/off furniture in the halls or lobby
You must stay in Exceleration Studios until your parent comes to pick you up
Follow dress code listed for each class

Dress Code

Students not meeting the required dress code will not be permitted into class.
Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck for all classes. Hair must be in a secure and neat bun for ballet.
Students should arrive dressed for class with all necessary accessories and shoes in a dance bag. Thestudent’s name should be on every item, especially shoes and bags. Exceleration Studios is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced items, including any valuables such as phones, iPods, money, or toys.
All lost & found items will be disposed of at the end of each day.

Hair
• Neat & Secure Bun for
Ballet
• Ponytail for Tap and Jazz
• Hair must be pulled away from face for all classes

Boys:
• Hair: Pulled away from face.
• Shoes: Black Ballet Shoes, Black “Lace-Up” or Slip-On Style Jazz Shoes, Black "Lace-Up" Style Tap Shoes
• Clothing: Black Knee Length Shorts, White T-Shirt / Tank Top.

Shoes:
• Ballet: Pink Leather Full-Sole for Itty Bitty, Tiny Tots, Mini, Groups 1, 2, 2/3, and 3. Split Sole Canvas for Groups 4/5 & Advanced.
• Jazz: Black Slip-On Jazz Shoes.
• Tap: Black “Mary-Jane” w/ Bow for Tiny, Mini, & Group 1. Black “Lace Up” for Groups 2/3/4/5.
• Contemporary: Half-Soled Lyrical Shoes.
• Hip Hop: NEW black & white Sneakers.

Clothing:
• Ballet: Solid colored leotard (any color). Only Itty Bitty, Tiny, & Mini classes can have an attached skirt. Only pink tights allowed. No shorts, tutus, or sweats.
• Jazz / Tap / Contemporary: Leotard, crop tops, fitted tank tops, tan tights, leggings, dance shorts. No jeans or sweats.
• Hip Hop: Any color shorts, leggings, sweatpants, t-shirts, tank tops, dance wear. No jeans.

Safety

If dropping off your child, please make sure they enter Exceleration Studios.
For the safety of your child and courtesy of the teacher and other classes, please be sure to pick up your child promptly.
Please do not allow any children to run around or play in the hallway, lobby, outside walkway, or parking lot.
No touching or banging on the studio windows.
No climbing is allowed on outside railing.
If you are more than 5 minutes late picking up your child after class, you will be charged $1/per minute. This charge will be applied to your next month’s tuition.

Tuition, Absences, & Make-Ups

We fully understand that students enroll in other activities. However, we expect a level of commitment from each student in order for them to progress and develop within their class. If classes are missed due to a student taking on other commitments, then their place in dance class may not be guaranteed. This is very important during recital preparation.
Registration and payment for tuition will be done online via Dance Studio-Pro. Tuition is due on the 25th of each month and is considered late by the 1st of the month. A $20 late fee will be charged for all tuition that is paid after the 1st of the month.
Students may be asked to sit out of a class if tuition is not received by the 1st of the month.
Preferred method of payment is via credit or debit card via Dance Studio-Pro. If you pay by check, there will be a $25 charge for any returned checks. After 2 returned checks, you will be required to pay all monies with a credit or debit card via Dance Studio-Pro.
Tuition is based on a four week month. Tuition will be the same whether it is a three, four or five week month.
Once registered, student class placement is considered reserved for the season (providing tuition is paid on time) and it is expected to be a financial commitment for the season.
If a student wishes to withdraw from any class, Exceleration Studios should be notified in writing 2 weeks in advance of leaving. Tuition must be paid during the 2 week notification period.
There will be NO REFUNDS or CREDITS for missed classes, vacations, holidays or illness. Classes missed due to injury, illness, or vacation may be made up via a Zoom class within 14 days following the absence if Exceleration Studios has been contacted before the absence occurred. Missed classes can be made up in another class of similar age and level, providing there is room available in the class. To be fair to all students and avoid overcrowding, all make-ups must first be approved by the office.
If at least 5 children are not enrolled in a class, the class may be cancelled per the discretion of Exceleration Studios.
Exceleration Studios is closed for the following holidays for the 2020/2021 Season: Sept. 7, Oct. 31, Nov. 25-29, Dec. 21-31, Jan. 1-3, Mar. 22-27, and May 31.

Etiquette

Students must arrive at least 10 minutes before class. Teachers reserve the right to prevent a student from participating if they are late for class. Please be courteous to the other students and have your child to class on time. If more than 15 minutes late (without notice) your child will not be allowed to participate in class and no make-ups will be allowed.
No chewing gum, food or drinks (other than water) are allowed in either the studio, lobby, or bathrooms. This also pertains to siblings and adults not taking classes. If you must eat, please do so outside.
Please do not send younger children to class with toys or wearing tutus or costumes. This is unfair to other students who abide by the dress code.
All young children must be supervised by a responsible adult. Exceleration Studios, Inc. is not responsible for any injuries or for children left unsupervised before or after class.
In order for instructors to keep your child’s attention in class, please do not let your presence distract the dancers (including your own child). Parents of young children should not hang out at the studio windows as this is very distracting to the students and teacher in the class. It encourages the children to look to the parents and not focus on the teacher. It can also make the more anxious child upset if their parent is not within sight.
Please make sure your child has gone to the bathroom right before arriving for class.
Laurie & Verna are approachable & sensitive to any questions or concerns that may arise. We are always available to speak with parents or students. Please direct all questions or concerns to Laurie or Verna. Do not approach the teachers directly.

Performances

Exceleration Studios, Inc. has three professional opportunities that allow students to showcase their hard work. They are a Young Dancer Showcase, a Ballet Production, and our Annual Recital.
Performance Agreements will go out in December. All students will be measured by one of our staff members and costumes will be ordered in December. Costume and Performance Fees will be due by the end of January. Costume Fees are $75 per dance. Costume payments do not include shoes. Performance Fee is $65 per student and includes a digital download of each performance & access to unlimited photos. There are NO refunds. Tickets to these Performances are not included.
If a student is absent for more than three (3) classes during the months of March-May, they may not participate in these performances. (Exceptions will be made for illness.)
All performance participants must attend dress rehearsals.