P O L I C I E S
REGISTRATION
Tuition and registration fee is due at time of registration to ensure a student's place in class. Once tuition is paid, the student is then enrolled. Registrations and enrollment for all classes can be done online through our family portal.A trial class is available to new students.
Please note: Students are not officially enrolled until payment has been made.
*Registration fees are non-refundable.
TUITION
Tuition for 1 class is $72/month (45 - 1 hr) and $75/month for 1 1/4 hrs. Multiple classes receive a discount.Registration fee of $35 per student and $60 per family is required for all classes. Registration increases to $40 on August 31st.Tuition is paid 1 month in advance on the 15th of each month - A $15 late fee will be applied to all late payments and a $25 fee for missed payments. A $35 fee will be applied to accounts with checks returned by the bank. Tuition remains the same each month whether it is a three week, four week, or five week month, or if your child is absent. If you are unable to make it to class, please mail payments to the studio to avoid any late fees. Discounts are available on multiple classes as well as for siblings.
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT
Payments can be made by cash, check, automated bank payments, Zelle or on your Elite family portal. Payments made through the portal will include a service fee.Please note! Although we require all students to be registered in Elite's family portal, it is not mandatory to pay through the portal. We ask that you use this portal as a reference for new charges, tracking payments, and being informed of your account status at your convenience.
CLASS PLACEMENT
Each student is placed in the appropriate class according to ability, previous dance training, focus, rate of progress, and demonstrated skill. Students are carefully evaluated and changes may be made up to 2 months after classes begin to ensure that each student is dancing according to their needs and are receiving the best dance training and growing experience. All movement is age appropriate according to their developmental abilities as well as their maturity level. Age is used only as a guideline. *Elite Dance Company reserves the right to cancel any class with fewer than 4 students enrolled. In this event, students will be placed in another class of equal skill if available.
ATTENDANCE & DROPPED CLASSES
Attendance is mandatory. Attendance is crucial to an individual's progress as well as the class as a unit. Please notify the studio when your child will be absent. There are no refunds for student absences but we encourage students to make up missed classes with a similar class if available. Please notify the studio if your child withdraws from class or you will continue to be billed until the studio is notified of the withdrawal.
DRESS CODE
Elite Dance Company follows a specific dress code. All female students are expected to wear a black leotard with tights. Hair is part of our dress code and must be worn up and off the face in a ponytail or bun for all classes. Appropriate shoes are required for each class. You can view/print our full dress code per class here.
COSTUME DEPOSITS & BALANCES
There will be a costume deposit of $65 per costume due October 15th, and the balance to be paid in full by December 15th. If an account is not paid in full at time of costume distribution, the student will not be allowed to take it home until the account is settled. If the account is not paid in full by the time of the recital, the student will be unable to perform. There are no refunds on costume payments. If a child withdraws from class after the deposit has been paid, the parent is still responsible for the remaining balance on the costume.
PERFORMANCES
Elite Dance Company showcases its annual spring recital in June to showcase all students' hard work and achievements. During choreography for these shows, it is crucial that attendance is consistent so as not to miss any material learned for their performance. Scheduled rehearsals are mandatory for this event. EDC also performs at local community events as a way of bringing and sharing our love of dance with the community! Team dancers and classes participating in these events will be notified.
STUDIO HOLIDAYS & CLOSINGS
Please note that in the event of a snow storm, the studio will follow the Chelmsford Public School cancellations. However, if the roads are safe to travel come class time, EDC will be open for regularly scheduled classes. If you are unsure, please check our Instagram/Facebook page for notifications. Cancellations will also be emailed. There are no refunds for snow days. EDC also follows the same school vacations, such as Christmas break, and February & April vacation weeks as well as other reserved holidays.
VIEW OUR HOLIDAY & EVENTS CALENDAR HERE
LIABILITY
Elite Dance Company and their instructors are not liable for personal injuries or loss or damage to personal properties. Dance is a physical activity and any student may decline to participate in any activity they feel may bring them harm. Please inform your instructor immediately of any physical limitations or previous injuries which may prevent full participation in class.