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Weather
During inclement weather SDC will follow the Renton School District Closure Policy: if the Renton School's are closed, so is SDC.
Tuition
Tuition is based on a school year (September-June) session fee, not by the class. The session fee is divided into ten equal payments to be made on the first day of each month from September-June. Monthly payments remain the same regardless of school closures, holidays or attendance. Tuition is due on or before the first day of each month regardless of attendance. Payments recieved after the 7th of the month will be assessed a $15 late fee. We do not bill unless an account becomes delinquent. Accounts with a balance 30 days past due will be subject to 20% finance charges which will be reassessed every 30 days. There will be no credits or refunds for missed lessons. We do not prorate classes. There will be a $25 charge for NSF or redeposited checks. Spotlight offers three convenient payment options: EQUAL MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS. YOU MUST HAVE A CREDIT CARD ON FILE IN ORDER TO CHOOSE THIS OPTION! (NO EXCEPTIONS!) I UNDERSTAND MY YEARLY TUITION WILL BE SPLIT INTO TEN (10) MONTHLY PAYMENTS. THESE INSTALLMENTS BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER AND GO THROUGH THE MONTH OF JUNE 2010 (INCLUDING JUNE 2011). I UNDERSTAND THAT THE MONTHLY PAYMENT IS EQUAL, AND BASED ON YEARLY TUITION. PAYMENTS WILL BE PRO-RATED, SHOULD I JOIN AFTER THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010. YOU MAY MAKE PAYMENTS BY CASH, CHECK OR CHARGE BY THE 5TH OF THE MONTH. PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED BY THE 7TH WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED TO THE CARD ON FILE.TWO EQUAL PAYMENTS. I UNDERSTAND MY YEARLY TUITION WILL BE SPLIT INTO TWO (2) EQUAL PAYMENTS, ONE IN SEPTEMBER 2010, JANUARY 2011. THIS OPTION WILL INCLUDE A 5% DISCOUNT IF BOTH PAYMENTS ARE MADE ON TIME. SEPTEMBER INSTALLMENT IS DUE UPON ENROLLMENT; JANUARY’S INSTALLMENT IS DUE NO LATER THAN THE 7TH OF THE MONTH. PAYMENTS MADE AFTER THE 7TH WILL INCUR A $15 LATE FEE. *THIS OPTION IS ELIGIBLE FOR AUTOPAY; SEE YOUR STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR AN AUTOPAY SIGN UP FORM. TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE ONCE PAID. IF A STUDENT WITHDRAWS FROM CLASS PRIOR TO THE SECOND PAYMENT DUE DATE AND A TWO WEEK NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN, THE SECOND PAYMENT WILL NOT BE DUE. NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN ON PAID TUITION.ONE PAYMENT FOR YEARLY TUITION. I UNDERSTAND I WILL PAY THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR UPFRONT. THIS OPTION WILL INCLUDE A 10% DISCOUNT IF PAYMENT IS MADE UPON ENROLLMENT. SHOULD THE CHILD CHOOSE TO WITHDRAW, A TWO WEEK NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN FOR ANY CONSIDERATION OF A REFUND. I UNDERSTAND IF I DO NOT GIVE PROPER NOTICE OF WITHDRAW, TUITION IS NON REFUNDABLE.CHECK WRITING POLICY-SPOTLIGHT DANCE CENTER ACCEPTS CHECKS. CHECKS RETURNED TO THE STUDIO WILL INCUR A $25 NSF FEE. FREQUENT RETURNED CHECKS WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION FROM CHECK WRITING. DELIQUENT ACCOUNTS WILL BE SENT TO COLLECTIONS. PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDIO IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES REGARDING YOUR ACCOUNT.
Annual Registration Fee
The annual registration fee of $20 is charged per student or $30 per family is charged per year (valid from July 2009 - June 2010) and due at the time of registration. The registration fee is non-refundable.
Dress Codes - Youth
Like any other sport or discipline, dance requires the proper equipment and attire in order to be successful. Proper attire allows instructors to see the way in which students use their muscles and allows for specific corrections to be given. Students should dress as follows:
Pre Ballet/Jazz
Black or pink leotard, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes
Ballet, Ballet/Jazz, Ballet/Tap & Pointe
Solid color leotard, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes and/or black tap shoes. See class descriptions for a more in depth description of what the Ballet students need to wear for each level of ballet.
***Please note: Ballet slippers are to be leather ballet shoes, not satin bedroom slippers.
Tap
Solid color leotard, suntan tights, Shoes - Under age 11: black mary jane tap; age 11 and older: black tap oxfords.
Jazz
Any leotard, unitard, bike shorts or form-fitting shirt, suntan tights, black jazz oxfords
Boys - Ballet, Ballet/Tap, Ballet/Jazz & TapWhite t-shirts, white ankle socks, black sweats or running length shorts and black ballet shoes, black jazz oxfords and/or black tap oxfords.
Hair & Jewelry
Hair for all classes should be secured just below the crown of the head in a bun (suggested for ballet) or high pony tail. Any hair that is long enough to come in contact with the eyes should be secured. No headbands please.
Jewelry and watches are not allowed to be worn during dance classes.
Dress Code - Adult
Adult students do not have dress code requirements. Students are to dress in clothing that allows free movement and the appropriate shoes for the class. Black tap oxfords are suggested for adult tap classes. Tennis shoes or jazz sneakers are suggested for adult hip hop. No street shoes will be allowed; only shoes dedicated exclusively to dance class please.
Student Information Files
Each family will have a file labeled with the students' name(s) on it which will be placed in the top drawers of the file cabinet in the lobby. Please check this file periodically for newsletters, class updates and/or performance information.
Performance Opportunities
Our year end production is scheduled for Saturday, June 4th, 2011 with dress rehearsal on Friday, June 3rd, 2011; at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. All students who participate in the year end production are required to have their costume(s) ordered through the center. Payment of the $75.00 costume deposit is required no later than January 23rd, 2011 for participating students. Students ordering after the first order is placed will need to pay additional shipping charges or add-on fees. Video taping by audience members will not be allowed at the June production; a professional will be hired to record the June production and DVD's will be made available for purchase. Video taping of the Winter Holiday Gala will be allowed. Adult "Drop-In" students are not eligible to participate in any of SDC's Productions unless a recital fee is paid.
Commitment to Attend/Absence Policy
Students should consistently attend class. This commitment is necessary to achieve the greatest benefit of dance instruction for every student in the class. If a student is going to be absent please call and let the center know. If a student misses two or more classes in a row without calling the center, we reserve the right to fill the space. Students who habitually miss class may not be eligible to participate in performances and will not progress thru levels as quickly. Students should be 5-10 minutes early when arriving for class in order to have ample time to dress, fix hair and use the restroom. Students who late for class by 15 minutes or more should be prepared to sit and observe the class for the day.
Dropping a Class
Students will be billed and charges will continues to accrue on accounts until written notification is received by SDC that a student will be withdrawing from a class. Once a student withdraws from a class, his/her space may be filled and may not be available if the student chooses to re-enroll.
Studio Rental Studio locations are available for rent on an hourly basis. Please contact the studio to set up times for your rentals. Rental fees vary from $18-$22 per hour depending on time of day and availability. Discounts are given to frequent renters.
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