Studio Policy Letter

Erin’s Dance Studio (EDS)

3818 N 108^th St.

Omaha, NE 68164

(402) 496-4527

(402)515-3871

erinsdancestudio.com

8/10/24             

2024 – 2025 STUDIO POLICY LETTER

PLEASE KEEP THE SCHEDULE SHOWN BELOW THROUGHOUT THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR TO STAY INFORMED OF YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE, DATES TO BE TAKEN OFF, AND STUDIO POLICY. THIS LETTER WILL ALSO BE POSTED ON ERINSDANCESTUDIO.COM UNDER NEWSLETTERS.

Scheduled classes run from September through June. Payments are made in 10 equal monthly installments (September - June) with vacation days included in this average payment. There is a registration fee of $35.00 for new students and a $25 ($35 per family) registration fee annually for currently enrolled students before the June due date. Payments are required on the first lesson of each month. Your child may be denied entrance to class if payment for the previous month or other arrangements have not yet been made. A late charge of $5.00 will automatically be applied to your account after the 15^th of each month. Parent/Guardian is responsible for this payment each month, and statements will be issued only if several payments are delinquent. 

MONTHLY FEES: - Payments are due in 10 monthly installments from September through June on the first lesson of each month.

1 – 30-minute combination preschool class ....................$30 per month (no other discounts apply)   

1 – 30-minute add on classes (pom/dance team, lyrical) ........$35 per month (no other discounts apply)

1 - 45-minute class per week core (combination) classes.......$55 per month 

1 - 60-minute class per week (pointe or extended core combination) ...$70 per month

1 – 75-minute class per week – longer core (combination) class......$90 per month

DISCOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL CLASSES TAKEN PER MONTH:

Full tuition is due on the 1^st class of each month.

*There are no discounts for half hour classes and/or 1 hour Competition Classes

l 1^st additional class taken (per student/family) receives a $5.00 discount per month

l 2^nd additional class receives a $10.00 discount per month

l 3^rd or more additional classes receive a $15 discount per month

Private lessons (based upon availability) are $35 per 1/2 hr. class

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AT THE ORPHEUM THEATER: We currently have dates held on Thursday, June 19 (daytime rehearsal) and Friday, June 20, 2025, for the performance.  Attendance is required at rehearsal in order to participate in the performance.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE YOU MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE SEPTEMBER AND FEBRUARY FUNDRAISERS TO OFF-SET THE SHOW FEE AND COSTUME EXPENSES.

Costume fees are $70 per costume. The proper colored tights and shoes will be required for each dance in addition to the costumes. You will receive tights order forms in March. In most cases 1st through 4th year students will do one number in the show. The amount of numbers for each class will be posted in November.

Our annual Show Fee (per family) will be due in 2 payments. The first payment of $80 is due by October 10 and the 2nd payment of $80 is due by March 10. You will receive 10 tickets to the performance (per family). 

Specifics will be explained in the “Recital Information Letter”.

l 1st 1/2 Show Fee ($80) - October 10, 2024

l 1st Costume fee due ($70) – Nov. 10, 2024

l 2nd Costume fee due ($70 - if applies) - Dec. 10, 2024

l 3rd Costume Fee and any remaining balances ($70 - if applies) - Jan. 10, 2025

l 2nd 1/2 Show Fee ($80) due - March 10, 2025

Classes begin Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

VACATION DAYS: Vacation days are included in the pay schedule above are as follows:

Wednesday, November 27 through Saturday, November 30........Thanksgiving

(Monday and Tuesday were off for Labor Day)

Monday, December 23 through Saturday, January 4............Christmas Vacation

(Christmas parties are Monday, December 16 – Saturday, December 21)

Classes resume Monday, January 6.

Tuesday, April 15 through Saturday, April 19.........Easter Vacation Week

(Monday, April 14 will have classes as they are off for Memorial Day)

*Please note that these dates are not necessarily your school’s Spring Break.

Monday, May 26.....................................Memorial Day

STUDIO POLICY:

(1)  PAYMENTS

Parent/guardian is responsible for the monthly payment. Payments are due on the 1st lesson of each month. A late charge of $5.00 will automatically be applied to your account after the 15^th of each month (with the exception of September). Parent/Guardian is responsible for this payment each month, and statements will be issued only if payments are delinquent.

PLEASE BE CERTAIN WE HAVE THE BEST EMAIL ON YOUR ACCOUNT WHICH WILL BE YOUR MAIN SOURCE OF STUDIO COMMUNICATION. PAST DUE ACCOUNT STATEMENTS WILL ALSO BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

We accept:  

·      Parent Portal – When you are enrolled at EDS you should receive a parent portal. You may make your payment online. You will also have the option of automatic payments which will be deducted on the 1st of each month. There is a convenience fee for these options.

·      Checks - If paying by check, no receipt is necessary; but please mark the student’s full name and how your payment should be applied (costume/recital/tuition) in the memo portion of your check. There is a $25.00 service charge on returned checks. You may also set up an automatic monthly payment through your bank.

·      Cash - Please be sure to write a receipt for cash payments. Mark name, class time and amount paid on the envelope and enclose the payment and receipt. Please keep the yellow copy for your records.

·      Credit card – in studio or secured phone payment. All card payments add $2 for every $1-$50 payment.

(2)  MISSED CLASSES

There will be no deductions for missed lessons except in cases of prolonged illness or vacation; however, classes may be made up in another class of similar age and ability level.

(3)  PLACEMENT

Placement is made according to age and/or ability. Each class will increase its level of difficulty according to the ability of the class as a whole. You will be notified if a change in placement needs to be made.

(4)  ATTIRE

Proper attire for dance class is a leotard, tights and the correct shoes for each style of dance taken. The preferred color for ballet shoes is pink and tan for tap shoes. Have your proper dancewear for each class. Ballet shoes should have elastic and tap shoes should have elastic, Velcro or snaps (no ribbons to tie). Please be sure that tap shoes do not have any loose screws. If you need them adjusted, please see an instructor before beginning class. No midriffs, shirts or cover-ups will be allowed in class. Proper attire for all pre-pointe and pointe classes will be a leotard, tights, split-sole ballet shoes and pointe shoes (upon teacher's request). A sheer ballet skirt may be worn for most classes. No dance pants, shorts, or shirts will be allowed in ballet classes and all long hair should be tied back and pinned up to stay before class.

 (5)  CONDUCT

Please be on time for your lesson. No gum will be allowed in class. Our goal is to reinforce positive behavior. Younger children will receive a sticker for good behavior. Children may not receive their sticker if they have not been compliant. If a child is non-compliant, they will be asked to sit out of the class (time out) until they are ready to participate with good behavior.

(6)  DROP OFF AND PICK UP

We ask that if you are waiting in the Lobby that you would limit your stay to one person per family. Please be on time for your child’s class and pick-up. Parents must meet young children in the lobby at the completion of their class before the child can leave the studio. Please call the studio if you have been delayed.     

(7)  BAD WEATHER CANCELLATIONS

In case of bad weather, cancellations will be announced on the studio phone at 402-496-4527, on the Erin's Dance Studio Facebook page and emailed. Call 402-515-3871 for any further information needed. Alternate class days and times will be posted at the studio to be made up at your convenience.

I ask for your full cooperation in these matters. Please feel free to ask any questions or offer any suggestions. God Bless. HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

Blessings,

 Ms. Erin



ERIN'S DANCE STUDIO (EDS) RECITAL INFORMATION

11/18/24

This letter is very important. Please keep it for further reference.

Recital plans for 2025.

Our annual show presented by Erin's Dance Studio (EDS) is a special opportunity for you, your family, and friends to share in the accomplishments of the students' hard work and training throughout the year.

 It is our desire to give the students at EDS an opportunity to experience the enchantment of costumes, a rehearsal, dressing rooms, lighting, sound, scenery and ultimately performing on a professional stage. With this goal in mind, EDS has dates held at the Orpheum Theater for Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20, 2025. The rehearsal will be held on Thursday, June 19 at 10:00 am. (unless otherwise specified) at the Orpheum Theater located at 409 S 16 St. (16^th and Harney Sts.) Please note that this is a daytime rehearsal, and attendance is mandatory in order to participate in the show. The recital will be Friday, June 20, 2025 at 6:30 pm.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE HAVE 2 FUNDRAISING EVENTS THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND FEBRUARY TO OFF-SET YOUR SHOW FEE AND COSTUME FEE EXPENSES. (Details are explained in the fundraiser cover sheet). The next fundraiser will be in February 2025.

SHOW FEE

To cover the rental of the facility and subsequent recital expenses, a $160 fee per family is required. This fee will entitle you to 10 tickets per family. The 1st payment of $80 was due by October 10 and the 2nd payment of $80 is due by March 10, 2025. This fee is separate from costume fees. There will be a fundraiser available in February to offset your 2nd half of the Show Fee due in March.

COSTUMES

In order to meet our required dates, costumes must be ordered early.

Most 1^st through 4^th year students do one number in the show; however, this decision will be made depending on the ability level of the class as a whole. There is a list posted in the lobby stating the number of dances each class will be doing in the show. Tights and the proper shoes for each dance will also be required in addition to your costume. Tights forms will be received in March. 

Students doing more than one number will be making payments over several months; however, if you wish to make payments in full earlier than the schedule shown below, your account will be credited accordingly.

If you have money credited to your account from the September Fundraiser, please deduct that amount before paying your costume/show fees.

There is a $70 fee for each costume. Costumes are made to order and are non-refundable by the costume companies. Please let us know if you are unable to participate in the show. Be sure that all fees are paid by the due dates shown below. A costume will not be ordered without a costume fee being paid. We will be unable to re-order to meet our deadlines. We are measuring the students in class prior to Christmas Vacation. 

COSTUMES

Costume Fee $70 (per student) for those students doing 1 (or more) numbers due by......November 10^th

Costume Fee $70 (per student) for those students doing 2 (or more) numbers due by......December 10^th

Costume Balances (per student) for those students doing 3 (or more) numbers due by....January 10^th

THE FOLLOWING IS A SCHEDULE OF DUE DATES AND PRICES FOR THE JUNE PERFORMANCE:

DATES TO REMEMBER

OCTOBER 10, 2024.........................PAYMENT DUE FOR 1ST HALF SHOW FEE ($80)

NOVEMBER 10, 2024......................PAYMENT DUE FOR 1st COSTUME ($70)

DECEMBER 10, 2024......................PAYMENT DUE FOR 2nd COSTUME ($70 - if applies)

JANUARY 10, 2025.........................PAYMENT DUE ON ALL COSTUME BALANCES ($70 each - if applies)

MARCH 10, 2025.............................PAYMENT DUE FOR 2ND HALF OF SHOW FEE ($80)

JUNE 19, 2025..................................(Thursday) REHEARSAL – 10:00 a.m. (attendance required)

JUNE 20, 2025..................................(Friday) RECITAL - 6:30 p.m.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

Blessings,

Ms. Erin