REGISTRATION:

A student may register online or may call or E-mial the studio and leave the student's name and desired class time. The studio E-mail is shawdance@comcast.net. Official registration and paperwork must also be completed for all students on the first day of class or at the studio open house. Some classes require an audition or advanced registration. For most classes, class size will be limited. A registrtion fee of $40.00 per dancer will be charged for all students. Students who register online for auto pay each month will receive a $10.00 registration credit. This fee is charged annually, and is charged per student. This fee will cover costs associated with billing, insurance, monthly communications, etc.

Tuition will be charged monthly and is due on the 1st of each month. A $10.00 late fee will be charged for tuition not paid by the 15th. There is a $25.00 charge for all returned checks, and no class that is missed can be credited to the next month or subtracted from the monthly payment. If a class is missed for some reason, please call the studio in advance and a make-up lesson will be granted. A make-up lesson is attending a similar class at a different day and time. An optional online automatic payment system is also available to avoid late fees.

TUITION WILL BE CHARGED AS FOLLOWS:

DRESS CODE:

For participation in all dance classes, it is required that hair be put up in a ponytail and pulled away from the face. With the exception of the hip hop classes, baggy shirts, sweats, pajama bottoms and street shoes are not accepted. All Shaw Dance students will be required to wear specific studio dance attire. This will ensure professionalism, will enhance learning, and will eliminate many clothing distractions. These can be purchased at the open house or from the studio office.

Showteam/Danceline: Must wear studio specific dance tops, shorts, and team footwear
Combination Classes: Must wear studio leotard, white tights, with white ballet shoes and black tap shoes.
Jazz Classes: Must wear studio jazz top and studio dance shorts or capris. Tan gore boots are also needed.
Power Tap/Clogging Classes: Street clothes are allowed and white clogging shoes must be worn.
Tumbling: Must wear studio leotard, footless tights or hot shorts. Must have bare feet.
Ballet Classes: Must wear a studio leotard, tights and ballet shoes.
Hip Hop Classes: May wear any moveable dance or work out attire. Tennis shoes are acceptable.
Modern/Contemporary: Form fitting dance attire and bare feet.

OBSERVATION:

The first lesson of every other month will be set aside as parent observation day. This is the only day visitors will be allowed in class. Small children should be left at home on observation day. Competitive classes will not have an observation day.

SHOWTEAM/ DANCELINE:

These classes require an audition as well as previous experience. These involve extra commitment and dedication from both dancer and parent, in addition to extra practices, fees and some travel. In the summer, current and prospective team members should enroll in technique classes.

PERFORMANCE:

All students are offered the opportunity to participate in performances, yet they are not required. Performing is a great way to build self-esteem and confidence, and we feel it can be very beneficial to dancers of all ages and levels. Performing involves costumes and fees to be taken care of by the dancer’s family. Let your teacher know if you do not want to perform. Regular summer classes will not perform.

CLASS PROGRESSION:

Most beginning students at Shaw Dance Studio start out in a Combination, Beginning Jazz, or Beginning Hip Hop. The next progression would be to specialize in jazz through our Danceline and then Showteam. Many students study more than one dance discipline; for example, students taking both jazz and tumbling, ballet, or hip hop advance at a much faster rate and become much more versatile.