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Welcome to Sky Valley Dance Studio! This section of the site is designed to answer many questions regarding the policies of Sky Valley Dance that come up regularly during the year. This information is redundant in the welcome packet you would have received and signed when you registered. It remains important that you, and your dancer, understand these policies.

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CONTENTS: I Studio Policies Tuition Class Cancellations Class Make-ups Recital Information Class Rules

I. Sky Valley Dance Policies: (back)

A. Tuition: (back)

1. Tuition is due on the first class of every month. If tuition is not received
   by the 10th of the month, a $25 late fee applies.
2. The calendar runs from September-June. Tuition is due the 1st class of
   each month, even if a scheduled vacation falls within that month.
3. Sky Valley Dance does not operate on a pro-rated basis, unless a student
   initially signs up for classes mid-month. You will be responsible for the entire month of
   tuition, even if your dancer does not attend class.
4. If your dancer decides not to attend class any longer, a two week notice
   must be given to the studio.
5. No tuition refunds will be given.
6. Returned check policy: It is Sky Valley Dance’s policy to assess a $25 fee
   on any returned check. If an account has two or more returned checks in any one year,
   Sky Valley Dance will only accept cash as payment for that account.
7. If a student’s tuition is more than 30 days overdue, your dancer will not
   be allowed in class until all fees are paid.
   

B. Class Cancellations: (back)

1. In the event of a weather related closure, Sky Valley Dance will follow
   the cancellation decisions of Monroe School District.
2. In the event of a late-afternoon or evening weather-related emergency,
   classes may be cancelled. If this situation arises, each student will be contacted by phone.
3. If there is a class cancellation due to an unforeseen emergency situation,
   each student will be contacted by phone as soon as possible. While we do not expect this
   situation to occur, emergency situations do happen, in which case class cancellation is
   necessary.

C. Class Make-Ups: (back)

1. If class is cancelled for any reason, a make-up class will be held within
   one month of the cancellation. Adequate notice will be given for these make-up classes.
   If a student is unable to attend the make-up class, that student may speak with his or her
   teacher to determine an appropriate alternative class to attend.
2. If your dancer misses a class, he or she may make-up the class in a comparable
   class. Please see your instructor to determine when your dancer can make up the
   class.
3. No tuition reimbursement will be made for missed classes.

D. Recital Information: (back)

1. Sky Valley Dance will be holding two recitals this year. Each student is
   encouraged, but not required, to participate.
   1. The first recital will be in mid-December at 2 pm and 6 pm at
      Monroe High School. Dates to be announced in September
      1. There will be a $40 recital fee for this performance,
         due no later than October 31, 2007.
      2. The recital fee includes four tickets and a costume
         rental fee.
      3. No tickets will be sold for this performance. Extra
         tickets will be given out on a first-come, first-served
         basis beginning on December 1, 2007 at 3:30 pm.
      4. Each dancer will rent a costume for this performance.
         Each costume must be returned in good condition at the first
         class after the performance. A replacement fee of $50 will be
         assessed for any non-returned costumes.
   2. The second recital will be held at the Everett Civic
      Auditorium in Everett on Friday, June . The theme of the
      show will be announced in January.
      1. There is a $60 recital fee per student due no later
         than April 15, 2008.
      2. The recital fee includes four tickets per family.
      3. Costumes will be purchased separately. Costume
         payments are due NO LATER than February 15, 2008,
         as they need to be ordered by the end of February to en
         sure their timely delivery.
      4. Please note: There is a possibility that we will hold
         a second show the following day. Arrangements are still
         being made with the Everett Civic Auditorium. If such
         show is held, not all students will participate in both
         shows. Further information will be available in
         January.

E. Class rules and expectations: (back)

1. Students are expected to arrive to class on time, properly
   dressed.
2. For your dancers safety, any student arriving to class more than
   15 minutes late will be asked to observe class. Important warm-up
   exercises are done at the beginning at class, and missing these exercises can put your
   dancer in danger of serious injury.
3. In all upper level classes (Ballet IV and Intermediate and above),
   many classes are spent learning important choreography for upcoming performances.
   If a dancer misses a class in which choreography is learned, it is expected that the
   student arranges for extra help from classmates to learn missed choreography.
4. It is the policy of Sky Valley Dance to provide a fun, safe, and respectful
   environment for all students, parents, teachers, and staff. It is expected that all students,
   parents, staff, teachers, and visitors at Sky Valley Dance respect this policy.
5. In an attempt to offer a wide variety of classes to their students,
   Sky Valley Dance operates on a very tight schedule. Many teachers
   will have several classes in a row. If you need to discuss your dancer’s progress with his/
   her teacher, please respect their time and allow them to get to their next class in a timely
   manner. If more time is needed, you and your dancer’s teacher may set up a more appropriate
   time for a conversation.
   1. Please note that your teacher will only discuss class progress related
      issues. For all other inquiries, please direct them to the owner, Tanya Coram.