Studio Policy
Be sure to become familiar with this information, as you will be agreeing to the terms and conditions listed below when you register. You will also be agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined in the registration waiver on the registration form.
Security
All individuals that enter the studio should be aware that we have security cameras that live stream audio and video signal in the studio. These cameras also have the ability to record audio and video. These recordings are solely for security purposes and will not be available to the public. Surveillance videos and recordings will only be available to the studio owner, the police and to legal representative(s) in the event of a crime on or to studio property.
Registration
All students are required to complete registration through the family portal located on the studio website to participate in our programs, regardless if they are new or returning (a paper form may also be used and studio staff will manually enter the families' information). Please fill out and return the form as soon as possible, along with the required non-refundable registration fee.
Late Pick-Up
Students must be picked up immediately after their scheduled class ends. A $20 fee will be added for every 10 minutes that a student is left at the studio after the completion of their class.
Dress Code
Students MUST be in dress code to attend class. If not in dress code, students will not be permitted to participate in class for their own safety.
Students may purchase dancewear from XDS periodically throughout the season
(orders will be placed the last week of September, October, November, February & April). Custom dance attire will also be available.
All classes
Hair must be pulled up and secure (bun preferred for ballet)
No gum
No baggy clothing, jeans, PJ’s or hoodies
No dangly jewelry
No dancing in socks
Ballet
Neutral color leotard
Tights
Knit pants, leggings, shorts, ballet skirts & leg warmers are optional but MUST be fitted in order for the instructor to easily see the bodies alignment
No yoga pants
Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Team, Dance with Me, SHINING STARS, En Pointe classes, & Summer Intensive/Camp
Ballet attire is acceptable
Tank or t-shirt acceptable
Leggings or stretch dance/yoga pants acceptable
Acrobatics
It is very important that attire is fitted for spotting and safety purposes
leotard or unitard required
No yoga pants
Introductory to Dance
Refer to ballet and jazz guidelines
Refer to ballet or jazz shoes guideline (shoes must be black or pink)
Shoes
Ballet: Pink split sole canvas or leather ballet slippers with elastic sewn and drawstrings
Jazz & Hip-hop: Tan leather or canvas split sole jazz shoes (laces acceptable, no laces preferred). No sneakers.
*** We are transitioning to tan jazz shoes. If you have black jazz shoes you may use them until they need replacing, then please switch to tan.
Tap: Black slip on or lace tap shoes (no high heels). Split sole preferred, full sole acceptable.
Contemporary: Nude canvas closed-toe Pirouette/lyrical half soles
Acrobatics: No shoes & no socks
Team: Shoes will vary depending on routines (instructor will advise)
Pointe: acceptable brand shoes are Grishko, block, Russian Pointe, Capezio and Suffolk (these shoes will need to be purchased from an approved retailer)
Home School & Summer: follow ballet and/or jazz/hip-hop recommendations
Performance Troupe
Students may register for this class without auditioning or being invited but must participate in at least one weekly class because technique will not be a focus in this course. Students will learn routines that will be performed in community events including parades. Troupe members can not miss more than four practices a year. Follow jazz and/or ballet dress code. Shoes will vary (instructor will advise).
Dance Team
This team will be involved in competitions and additional performance opportunities throughout the fall/spring dance program. Team members must attend at least one weekly class at this studio and must be invited by an instructor to participate. Team members cannot miss more than four practices a year. Event expenses will be in addition to the monthly class fee. This is a TEAM. If parents or students are not treating other students and families respectfully students may face suspension from the team. All fundraising is optional.
Costumes
All students are expected to purchase the costume selected for his/her class (Fall/Spring program only). Costume fees are non-refundable once the costume has been ordered. Payments are due November 1st (recital costume deposit), and January 1st (recital costume payoff). There will be a $10 late fee for delinquent payments after the 15th of the month. Costumes may require alterations or exchange for size. If the costume needs to be exchanged, and the company requires a restock fee, the family is responsible for paying this fee along with any shipping costs. Alteration costs will also be at the expense of each family, if necessary. We will take class time to try on costumes. Students will need tan tights to wear with their costume unless otherwise advised by the instructor.
Communication
Please read the information shared with you in monthly newsletters, as all necessary information is available there. Please feel free to discuss any comments, questions or concerns with Ms. Liz or front desk staff. Please do not go directly to your child’s teacher as they will redirect you to the proper staff member. Leave us a message on our voicemail, facebook, e-mail or text and we will get back to you promptly. We are always open to suggestions, so please feel free to do so.
Family Portal
This program will be utilized by the studio to allow families to have more control of registering, dropping and changing classes, visualize their payment history and make online payments via paypal, credit card, bank account and automatic payments. The studio will use this system to communicate with families in a variety of ways, including uploaded information (newsletters, videos, music, photos etc.) and mass text messaging. We encourage families to utilize this resource in order to receive the most up to date information regarding their child’s classes and account. All students must be registered through the portal at time of sign-up.
Dance Rooms
Only dancers are allowed in the studios unless otherwise permitted by the instructor. Children are not permitted in the studios that are not in use. Please do not wear street shoes (especially on rainy days) on the dance floors. Only closed containers are permitted in the dance rooms (no carbonated beverages). No one is allowed to text, make phone calls, or answer phone calls during class time.
Lobby
Everyone is welcome in our waiting area; however, parents assume full responsibility for the actions and behavior of all children under their supervision. Please remember that our lobby is where all studio business is conducted and we cannot tolerate excessive noise. All drinks must have a lid or cap and all snacks must be finished in the lobby, not in the dance areas. Please bring healthy, non-messy snacks.
Payment Information
Payments for the summer program are required in full by the first day of class, including the registration fee.
There is a seasonal fee per class that we have divided into monthly payments for the convenience of our studio families. Families have the option of paying this yearly fee in one lump sum, in several divided installments or on a month-to-month bases.
There are no credits for missed classes, as this is a membership type fee.
Monthly payments for the fall/spring program are required to be made 1 month in advance (before service is rendered). For example, September is due at registration, October payment is due September 1st, November payment is due October 1st, December is due November 1st, and so on.
Payments are due the 1st of each month, and no later than the 15th of the month. A $10 late fee will be added on the 16th of each month. Students will not be permitted to attend class if tuition for that month has not been received. Late notices will be dispersed during class time to ensure families are aware of past due balances and potential suspension of membership. You may also see your passed due balance on the portal.
All tuition, costume, and/or event fees are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for any reason.
All fees must be up to date in order to receive costumes and participate in performances or new programs.
All returned checks will result in a $25 fee.
A written notice must be submitted to withdraw or change classes.
Classes attended will require that full month’s payment. Informing us immediately of withdrawal or desired change of class is very helpful.
Class credit may be considered for missing class for reasons out of your control such as mandatory closings. Credits may be used for the next available dance season.
No prorating of classes will occur. Dance program fees may be divided into monthly installments for your convenience but are not charged in relation to the number of weeks attended in any given month (i.e. shorter months do not have a decreased tuition rate).
To make a payment
Pay online with PayPal, banking information or credit card using the family portal accessed through our website, www.X-TremeDS.com.
Mail to: 10759-A North Laurel Plaza Road, Laurel, De. 19956
Submit to front desk (cash, check or credit card). Credit card payment accepted at front desk only when a representative is available, otherwise you may use this payment type independently by logging into your portal account.
Set up automatic payment through the family portal (payment will be deducted on the first Monday of each month)
Class Prices
Summer & Morning Classes: Please see scheduling information for details regarding these programs fees.
Fall/Spring:
Registration - $30/student
30 minute classes - $50/month
45 minute classes - $55/month
60 minute classes - $60/month
Advanced jazz/Hip-hop/Contemporary - $70/month
Junior Dance Team - $70/month (invitation only; multi class discount does not apply)
Senior Dance Team - $75/month (invitation only; multi class discount does not apply)
Pointe - $40/month (invitation only; multi class discount does not apply)
Private Lessons (including Solo's): Price varies depending on instructors fees
Discounts
2 Classes = $10 off monthly tuition
3 Classes = $20 off monthly tuition
4 Classes = $30 off monthly tuition
5 Classes = $40 off monthly tuition
6 Classes = $50 off monthly tuition
7 Classes = $60 off monthly tuition
8 Classes = $70 off monthly tuition
9 Classes = $80 off monthly tuition
10 Classes = $90 off monthly tuition
Tardiness & Absences
It is important for students to arrive to class on time in order to properly warm-up and stretch to keep them safe. Students that are several minutes tardy may not be able to participate if the instructor feels it would be detrimental to their safety. Good attendance is imperative, as absences can hold back an entire class. If your child misses class regularly, he or she may be transferred to a lower level. Tuition is not prorated due to absences, vacations, tardiness, or sports. If your child is going to be absent, please send a message to let us know. Dance Team members may face suspension if more than 4 team rehearsals are missed within the season.
Closings and Holidays
Visit www.X-TremeDS.com, our Facebook page, or call 302.629.4049 regarding inclement weather closings. If Laurel/Seaford school districts are closed, that is a good indication that the studio is closed, but please double check. The studio will be closed for the following Holidays per school district schedule:
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas/New Year's Break, Easter Break
Discipline
Dance is a discipline; therefore, students are expected to be on their best behavior (age appropriate). This is critical to the learning process. If a student becomes disruptive to the class, they will be asked to sit and observe the class for the remainder of that time. If the behavior continues, the student may be asked to leave to allow other students to have the ability to learn and receive proper attention from the instructors in a positive environment, free of disruption.
Picture Day
A schedule will be provided for this event and families may use this time to have professional photos taken of students in their annual recital costumes with their class and/or individually. Package prices vary. If you are unable to purchase a package, we still encourage students to participate in the group photo. Students will need to wear tan tights and their dance shoes for the photo.
Awards/Pizza Party
Students will receive awards to acknowledge the number of years attending XDS, along with a pizza party to celebrate them and their hard work at the completion of the fall/spring program. Parents are invited to this event.
Annual Recital
Students in the fall/spring program will participate in a showcase performance usually in May. Dress rehearsal will take place at the location of the performance a day or two prior to the show. No flash photography or videotaping allowed. Vendors are available and a videographer will be taking videos that may be purchased. Tickets will be on sale for a limited time. Ticket prices will increase at the door. All accounts must be paid in full and costumes must be properly altered in order for students to perform.
Solos, Duets, Group Performances
Students who wish to do a solo, duet, or group dance need to be in the advanced level class or dancing with someone in this level. If assistance is needed with choreography, refer to private lesson fees.