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Tuition is payable in advance and must accompany the registration form. A payment plan is available; please inquire if you are interested. Returned checks are subject to a $30 fee. Tuition is non-refundable. Withdrawals received in at least 10 business days prior to the class start date will receive a credit for future classes (a withdrawal form must be completed). A credit of tuition for medical reasons will be considered only when accompanied by a letter from a physician. If we cancel a class due to low enrollment a refund will be granted. Attendance Consistent attendance is imperative to the successful training of all students. Students may miss only if she/he has a valid excuse. Excused absences include illness, mandatory school function, religious holidays, bereavement. All absences must be reported to the academy prior to the absence. Students exceeding 3 absences per semester/session may be asked to withdraw from the program and/or recital without refund. Make-up Classes Missed dance classes may be made up in a class at the equivalent level or lower, in the same discipline. Classes not made up within one month of the absence will be forfeited. Students must sign the make-up log at the desk. Tardiness Classes begin on time. Late admittance to a class is at the teachers' discretion. For their safety, your child will not be able to participate in class if they arrive more than 15 minutes late. They will however be able to observe the class. Tardy students are asked to enter the studio between exercises. Dress Code All students are expected to adhere to the dress code. Female students' hair must be secured in a bun or ponytail for all classes. A bun (with hairnet and bobby pins or snood) is required for ballet. No jewelry is allowed. Leotard color must match those in our boutique. Students not dressed and/or groomed appropriately may be asked to observe class. Food & Drink No candy, gum, or soft drinks are allowed in the studios. Water is allowed and students may bring a bottle of water to class. Hydration is important - especially when a dancer has several hours of instruction and/or rehearsal back-to-back on the same day. Inclement Weather If classes are cancelled due to weather a message will be posted on the LPAA phone line one hour prior to the first class. Please call the academy or check the website for updates if weather is bad. Classes missed because of weather closures may be made up in accordance with our make-up policy. Classes will not be rescheduled and refunds cannot be offered. Class Placement/Advancement Our faculty meets regularly to discuss the students’ progress and placement. Placement is highly individual and the factors that go into the decision are complex. Students will be constantly evaluated throughout the season on their mastery of skills/technique specific to each level in our curriculum. The first few weeks are used as assessment weeks to make sure each child is in the proper class and level where they will benefit the most. If during those first few weeks a teacher feels that a student needs to be moved a request will be made. All decisions are made with your child’s best interest in mind. Advancement is based on mastery of skills/technique within each level (most students will spend 1-2 years in each level). Class Placements will be distributed at the culmination of each school year. Advancement in our Early Childhood Division is age based. Please contact the director if you have questions or concerns about your child’s placement. Substitutes Occasionally a substitute is needed due to faculty’s professional duties, illness, etc. Whenever possible, substitutes are hired from our existing faculty. When this is impossible, substitute teachers are professional colleagues of the teacher. In either case, substitutes are briefed on the class syllabus, so that the progression of study can go on uninterrupted. Annual Recital Parents and relatives of all LPAA students will enjoy watching their children dance & sing in our professional annual recital held in May/June. Our Recitals feature all Dance classes, Dance Company and Song & Dance Troupe. Participation is optional for all enrolled students ages 3-19. Recitals are separated by age and level. Parents must notify the academy in writing if their child does not wish to participate in the Recital prior to November 1st. Parents will be responsible for costume fees, due November 1st. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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