The Dance Matrix 

 We have an exciting school year planned for you.  This page is filled with information covering the entire school year.   If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to someone in the office at your earliest convenience.

We request that you keep all communications for the school year as you receive them from our office.  We welcome your comments and suggestions regarding any of our policies or procedures at any time.

Our Spring recital is tentatively set for May ?, 2012.  Our recital costume/DVD fee of $100 is for the first child of a family and includes one child’s class costume and one recital DVD.  Any additional class costume fees or additional children’s costume fees do not include the DVD (you may purchase additional DVDs closer to the recital date) and are as follows (this is also the price for any additional children in the family):

-$55 Sizes Child XS-M

-$75 Sizes Child L-XL & Adult XS-L

-$85 Sizes Adult XL-XXL

A deposit of $50 per child for the recital costume/DVD fee must be paid by the first week in September.  All recital costume/DVD fees are due in full by December 1^st, 2011.

There is an additional recital auditorium fee that covers the cost of the auditorium rental.  We charge this fee in order to not sell tickets.  The fee is $50 per family due November 1^st, 2011.

All Costume, DVD, & Auditorium Fees Are Non-Refundable.

Please note that the waiting rooms are made available for the convenience of our students and their families.  The waiting rooms are for waiting, reading, snacking, conversation, video viewing, homework, and children playing with toys or games brought from home.  We ask that you please respect the activities of others and the classes in session.  Please only water or tightly covered drinks and dry Non-Peanut snacks!  Please clean up after yourself when you a through eating.  If you use our books and magazines, we would appreciate it if you would return them to the shelves.  Your courtesy will be greatly appreciated. 

We request that you arrive at the studio with adequate time to prepare for class, parking, changing, restroom, etc.  For your children’s safety please be available to receive your children when dismissed from class.  Please call whenever delayed for class start time or pickup.

We welcome your comments and suggestions.  If any parent/student wishes a private conference concerning your individual dance goals or financial concerns, please do not hesitate to ask.  We are happy to work with you to ensure that your school year will be one of pleasure and growth.  The entire faculty and staff wish you a fantastic year of dance!

1.         We request that students carefully observe our dress code outlined on this page.

2.         Any student arriving 10 minutes will be allowed to watch class but not participate.  Any student arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted to class.  For your safety and to receive full benefit from your class, please arrange for a make-up class if you expect to be very late.

3.         All students are encouraged not to leave the room once class has begun. Please allow for appropriate restroom use prior to class.  Very young children will be treated sensitively as the need arises. Preschool children may need a parent’s attention from time to time for various reasons including bathroom or behavior issues. Please do not leave the studio parking lot when very young children are in class without informing the office or having another parent responsible during your absence. We make every effort to have all children feel safe and cared for in a loving and inspiring learning environment.

5.         School age children and teens: please practice respect.  Students are not to be socializing (talking excessively, ect.) in a disruptive manner during the class with other students.  Please come early or stay late to enjoy friends in the waiting area.  Please honor your teacher and fellow students by giving full attention and co-operation.  Cell Phones are not allowed in class.  If you need to speak with your child please call the office and they will ensure that you are able to contact your child.

6.         Parents: Do not interrupt class at any time.  If you need your child before class is over please let one of TDM’s office staff know and they will assist you.

7.         During class if a student complains of being ill, or sustains an injury and cannot participate, the instructor will send them to the office were the parents will be notified if not on the premises.

8.         Only students with a pre-existing sickness/injury are allowed to observe class. The parents must notify the office if a student is to observe class.

9.         Out of town guests may request to visit at any time throughout the year.  No one else is allowed to sit and watch during regular class time.

10.       We reserve the right to refuse entrance to anyone (student and/or guardians) due to safety concerns or inappropriate behavior.  Student and/or Guardian is responsible for replacing any items broken by said Student and/or Guardian at current replacement cost of said item.

Dance class is educational and fun, however, an important part of class work is developing an attitude of discipline and respect for teachers as well as fellow students. We trust that following our classroom etiquette will provide an environment whereby classes at The Dance Matrix will be a pleasure for all concerned.