MSD Policies
MSD Summer Season
Enrolling in Autopay is required for all families, but will not be utilized in our Summer season. You may pay class fees through your Studio Pro Portal, or via cash or check payable to Maria's School of Dance.
Each summer drop-in class or camp must be paid in full prior to the start of the class.
All drop-in classes and preschool summer camp does not require previous dance experience. Please inquire about Summer Intensives if you have previous experience.
Attire:
Each summer drop-in class or camp must be paid in full prior to the start of the class.
All drop-in classes and preschool summer camp does not require previous dance experience. Please inquire about Summer Intensives if you have previous experience.
Attire:
- All students must have their pulled back and secured from their face. Only small earrings for jewelry.
- Ages 3-6 camp: Comfortable clothing or dancewear with ballet shoes or non-slip socks
- Acro: Bare feet and activewear or dancewear
- Ballet: Leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, skirt optional
- Contemporary, Jazz, Technique & Tricks, Leaps, Turns: Dancewear and jazz/paws/turning shoes or bare feet
- Hip Hop: Comfortable clothing, clean sneakers
- Tap: Dancewear, tap shoes
MSD Fall-Spring Season
All tuition is priced annually for a 9 month dance season (September to May). You have your choice of an annual payment with a 5% discount or 9 monthly installments. If you choose the monthly payment option, please understand monthly installments have no reflection on the amount of classes held during each month with respect to holidays and breaks. Late registration will be pro-rated. Students must be the class required age by September 1st.
Launch Program
For dancers just starting out.
1 hour classes: $70 per installment
Specialty Classes
For dancers at any level.
45 minute classes: $65 per installment
Acro/Hip Hop Classpack (45 min each): $85 per installment
Academy Program
For MSD students working to be their best dancer. You must be invited to enroll in these classes. Ballet is required.
Company Program
For MSD students ages 7+ on our competitive team. Students are accepted into the program via our audition process. Please inquire for more information.
Autopay
Enrolling in Autopay is required for all families. There are no service fees associated with paying online through your Studio Pro portal, or via Autopay! Autopay tuition will run on the 1st of each month. All other fees and dates are noted below. You may pay fees by cash, check payable to Maria's School of Dance, or alternate card in advance of each due date to avoid Autopay charges. There is a $20 late fee for tuition after the 15th of the month, or if your payment method is insufficient. There is a $40 fee for returned checks. Accounts with unpaid fees of 60 days or more will be suspended from program enrollment.
Registration Fee
A registration fee must be paid to hold your spot in any Fall-Spring Season class.
Watch Week
The first week of every month, excluding the first week of classes, is observation week. Windows will be open for family to view classes. Please be courteous to leave space in the hallway for traffic to and from the restrooms. We ask for only 2 observers at one time to observe the class, not only to help with the congestion in the hall, but to give every family a chance to see through the windows. Cameras and video are permitted, but please try not to disturb the class or distract the dancers. You may not go in the classroom at any time during class.
Recital
Maria's School of Dance students perform a recital every year with full costuming and professional lighting that includes class routines and competition routines. We are proud of the work our dancers have accomplished during the dance year and we love showing their progress in a recital! All accounts must be paid in full by May 1st for dancers to perform in the recital. Ticket sales require a zero balance.
If the recital is a financial burden, families can opt out, and take part in class as normal without dancing in the recital. Students who are not part of the recital will be choreographed into dances in a way that can easily be adjusted for the performance. You MUST notify the studio in writing if your student will not be participating in the recital by October 1st. If you fail to notify the studio that you are unable to participate in the recital, you are responsible to pay for all associated recital fees. We size all students in September to order costumes early in the year.
Our recitals are tentatively scheduled for a Saturday and/or Sunday in the 2nd half of May. The day(s) prior will be our dress rehearsal, and 2 weeks leading up we will have run thrus. Only the intermediate and advanced Company students dance in both shows.
Recital Costumes
Costume fees are due November 15th. Participation in our recital is not required, however once payments are made, no refunds are available. Costumes will not be ordered until fees are paid in full. Alterations are not usually necessary, however, should you require alterations, they are not included in the price of the costume.
Recital Performance Package
Includes a recital T shirt, tights, your class photo in the program, the recital video, and of course your spot in our year end recital!
Photos and Ads for the Program
During a week in the Spring, we bring in a professional photographer to photograph students at the studio in their costume(s) to have pictures in our recital program, including a class photo. To have your child’s individual photo(s) in our program, you must purchase an ad and use the photograph taken by our photographer. A recital program ad of 4 different sizes can be purchased by a parent or merchant, including 1/9th, 1/4th, half, and full page ads. Details will be given in the new calendar year. You can purchase photos through the photographer for personal use as well.
Studio Classe Requirements and Attire
Studio Standards
Please have your child arrive 10 minutes prior to class start time dressed in the proper attire, shoes and hairstyle. A thorough warm-up is done at the beginning of class and is vital to preventing injuries. We operate a safe, orderly environment by following consistent standards and procedures so teachers can properly teach, and students can learn at their best. We require students to show respect for one another and their instructors. We hold students accountable for their behavior and actions during class time. We teach students to be responsible, make good choices, set and achieve individualized goals, and respond to each other and adults in a positive and appropriate way. Teachers and parents must work together as a team with a clear understanding of consistent standards to create the best learning environment.
Care of Students
When picking up your child at the end of class, please be punctual and in the waiting room. No child will be released from the studio without the escort of a parent or guardian. Parents are permitted, but not required, to remain in the waiting room during class time. The studio is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students or their siblings. Students are not to be left at the studio for excessive time periods before or after their classes. Siblings must be in the care of a parent at all times. Please know that in the case of a fire or other emergency, our staff can only be accountable for students participating in a class and recorded in the attendance roster. The stairs at the back area for emergency use only and must always remain clear. The office and kitchen area is for employees only. No food or drinks are permitted beyond the waiting rooms except water.
Season Commitment and Attendance
Our semester runs from September through May, but our last week of classes depend on our recital date. Each class is structured in size and level, and each student is an integral part of the class. We reserve the right to alter or combine classes due to changes in enrollment after the start of each school year. Students are continually evaluated to make sure they are on course in their class. A student who does not attend over 30% of classes may not advance to the next level the following year. We keep track of attendance trends through Studio Pro. We request that the parent/guardian submit each absence prior to class in Studio Pro so teachers are aware when they take role in class. Parents are welcome to call or email the studio to inform the teacher and staff of any absences, illness, or problem a student might have. If your child has a contagious illness, please keep them out of class until they recover. If a student is injured, please let the studio know. Injured students are encouraged to watch class and are required to attend Company rehearsals. In the case of a serious injury that would require a student to miss a month or more of class, we will plan best strategies with the family. This is determined by Maria's School of Dance staff on a case-by-case basis.
Class Cancellation/Studio Breaks
We reserve the right to cancel, combine classes, change times, and provide substitute or replacement teachers at any time. These decisions are made by the studio Director. We do not follow weather cancellations determined by the school districts. All parents will receive an email and/or text on the day that is cancelled. Tuition is not prorated, refunded or credited for missed/cancelled classes due to an act of God, including weather, or studio breaks. Please refer to the Studio Calendar for studio breaks.
Photo Release
As a registered student, you are granting permission for Maria's School of Dance to take photos and/or videos of the students to use for brochures, websites, posters, advertisements and other promotional material the studio creates. Permission is also granted for the studio to copyright such photographs/videos in its name.
Withdrawal
If you wish to withdraw from a class at any time, a withdrawal slip must be completed by the parent or guardian. Phone messages will not be accepted as proof of withdrawal. Withdrawals must be done through the front desk and not with a teacher. If you have chosen to participate in the recital, your withdrawal deadline is February 1st. After which you will be responsible for remaining tuition. There are no refunds on tuition or costumes. Unused tuition can be kept for future use. To withdraw from classes a parent must:
Agreement
I have reviewed the above policies with my student and agree with these terms set forth by Maria’s School of Dance. I also grant permission to use my child’s images and videos for promotional purposes, and I release Maria’s School of Dance from all liabilities that may result in my child’s participation.
Launch Program
For dancers just starting out.
- Mommy & Me (45 min) : Ages 18 months-2 years with their caretaker
- 2s in Tutus (45 min): Age 2 movement & play
- Creative Movement (45 min): Age 3 intro to dance, 1 recital dance
- Overture 1 (1 hr): Ages 4-5 tap/ballet combo class, 2 recital dances
- Adagio 1 (1 hr): Ages 6-7 tap/ballet combo class, 2 recital dances
- Legato (1 hr): Ages 8+ ballet/jazz combo class, 2 recital dances
1 hour classes: $70 per installment
Specialty Classes
For dancers at any level.
- Acro: Ages 3+ tumbling and acrobatics
- Hip Hop: Ages 4+
- Strength & Stretch: Ages 5+ flexibility and conditioning
- Lyrical: Ages 8+
45 minute classes: $65 per installment
Acro/Hip Hop Classpack (45 min each): $85 per installment
Academy Program
For MSD students working to be their best dancer. You must be invited to enroll in these classes. Ballet is required.
- Overture 2 (1.5 hr): $91 per installment - Tap, Ballet, and Jazz classes
- Adagio 2 (1.5 hr): $91 per installment - Tap, Ballet, and Jazz classes
- Crescendo (2 hr): $102 per installment - Tap, Ballet, and Jazz classes
- Allegro (2.25 hr): $107 per installment - Tap, Ballet, and Jazz classes
- Melody (3 hr): $124 per installment - Tap, Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary classes
Company Program
For MSD students ages 7+ on our competitive team. Students are accepted into the program via our audition process. Please inquire for more information.
- Each Company team will have an Unlimited Class Pass rate
- Depending on age, classes can include Rehearsal, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Technique, Acro, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Stretch & Strength, Lyrical, Pre-Pointe, and Pointe
Autopay
Enrolling in Autopay is required for all families. There are no service fees associated with paying online through your Studio Pro portal, or via Autopay! Autopay tuition will run on the 1st of each month. All other fees and dates are noted below. You may pay fees by cash, check payable to Maria's School of Dance, or alternate card in advance of each due date to avoid Autopay charges. There is a $20 late fee for tuition after the 15th of the month, or if your payment method is insufficient. There is a $40 fee for returned checks. Accounts with unpaid fees of 60 days or more will be suspended from program enrollment.
Registration Fee
A registration fee must be paid to hold your spot in any Fall-Spring Season class.
- Registration fee: $45 1st student, $25 2nd student, $15 3rd student $5 4th student.
- $10 off registration fee during VIP Registration Week: June 8 - 14! Use Promo code earlybird10
Watch Week
The first week of every month, excluding the first week of classes, is observation week. Windows will be open for family to view classes. Please be courteous to leave space in the hallway for traffic to and from the restrooms. We ask for only 2 observers at one time to observe the class, not only to help with the congestion in the hall, but to give every family a chance to see through the windows. Cameras and video are permitted, but please try not to disturb the class or distract the dancers. You may not go in the classroom at any time during class.
Recital
Maria's School of Dance students perform a recital every year with full costuming and professional lighting that includes class routines and competition routines. We are proud of the work our dancers have accomplished during the dance year and we love showing their progress in a recital! All accounts must be paid in full by May 1st for dancers to perform in the recital. Ticket sales require a zero balance.
If the recital is a financial burden, families can opt out, and take part in class as normal without dancing in the recital. Students who are not part of the recital will be choreographed into dances in a way that can easily be adjusted for the performance. You MUST notify the studio in writing if your student will not be participating in the recital by October 1st. If you fail to notify the studio that you are unable to participate in the recital, you are responsible to pay for all associated recital fees. We size all students in September to order costumes early in the year.
Our recitals are tentatively scheduled for a Saturday and/or Sunday in the 2nd half of May. The day(s) prior will be our dress rehearsal, and 2 weeks leading up we will have run thrus. Only the intermediate and advanced Company students dance in both shows.
Recital Costumes
Costume fees are due November 15th. Participation in our recital is not required, however once payments are made, no refunds are available. Costumes will not be ordered until fees are paid in full. Alterations are not usually necessary, however, should you require alterations, they are not included in the price of the costume.
- Recital costumes can range between $70-$150 per costume
Recital Performance Package
Includes a recital T shirt, tights, your class photo in the program, the recital video, and of course your spot in our year end recital!
- $125 per student, due December 15th
Photos and Ads for the Program
During a week in the Spring, we bring in a professional photographer to photograph students at the studio in their costume(s) to have pictures in our recital program, including a class photo. To have your child’s individual photo(s) in our program, you must purchase an ad and use the photograph taken by our photographer. A recital program ad of 4 different sizes can be purchased by a parent or merchant, including 1/9th, 1/4th, half, and full page ads. Details will be given in the new calendar year. You can purchase photos through the photographer for personal use as well.
Studio Classe Requirements and Attire
- Ballet is a required subject for all dancers in the Academy and Company Programs.
- Students who take Contemporary must be enrolled in Jazz as well.
- Students must come to class with proper shoes and attire.
- All hair must be pulled back and secured off the face during all classes.
- Boys may wear comfortable pants/shorts and a tee shirt.
- Jewelry is not permitted except for small earrings.
- Gum is not permitted.
- Students 3 & under: please wear comfortable clothing or dancewear with non-slip socks or ballet shoes. Girls will need pink ballet shoes for the recital, and boys will need black.
- For Ballet, please wear a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. A skirt is optional. No specific colors are required.
- For Jazz, Acro, Stretch & Strength, Lyrical, or Contemporary please wear dancewear or activewear, and bare feet.
- For Hip Hop, please wear comfortable clothing with clean sneakers.
- For Tap, tap shoes are required.
- X4 & X5: For Ballet, please wear a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. A skirt is optional. No specific colors are required.
- X1, X2, & X3: For Ballet and Pointe, black leotards, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes are mandatory. Ballet skirts are optional. Hair must be pulled up in a tight bun. Warm-up clothes are allowed for a small portion of warm-up.
- For Acro, Jazz, Tap, Technique, Contemporary, Stretch & Strength or Lyrical, please wear dancewear or activewear, and appropriate shoes.
- For Hip Hop, please wear comfortable clothing with clean sneakers.
Studio Standards
Please have your child arrive 10 minutes prior to class start time dressed in the proper attire, shoes and hairstyle. A thorough warm-up is done at the beginning of class and is vital to preventing injuries. We operate a safe, orderly environment by following consistent standards and procedures so teachers can properly teach, and students can learn at their best. We require students to show respect for one another and their instructors. We hold students accountable for their behavior and actions during class time. We teach students to be responsible, make good choices, set and achieve individualized goals, and respond to each other and adults in a positive and appropriate way. Teachers and parents must work together as a team with a clear understanding of consistent standards to create the best learning environment.
Care of Students
When picking up your child at the end of class, please be punctual and in the waiting room. No child will be released from the studio without the escort of a parent or guardian. Parents are permitted, but not required, to remain in the waiting room during class time. The studio is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students or their siblings. Students are not to be left at the studio for excessive time periods before or after their classes. Siblings must be in the care of a parent at all times. Please know that in the case of a fire or other emergency, our staff can only be accountable for students participating in a class and recorded in the attendance roster. The stairs at the back area for emergency use only and must always remain clear. The office and kitchen area is for employees only. No food or drinks are permitted beyond the waiting rooms except water.
Season Commitment and Attendance
Our semester runs from September through May, but our last week of classes depend on our recital date. Each class is structured in size and level, and each student is an integral part of the class. We reserve the right to alter or combine classes due to changes in enrollment after the start of each school year. Students are continually evaluated to make sure they are on course in their class. A student who does not attend over 30% of classes may not advance to the next level the following year. We keep track of attendance trends through Studio Pro. We request that the parent/guardian submit each absence prior to class in Studio Pro so teachers are aware when they take role in class. Parents are welcome to call or email the studio to inform the teacher and staff of any absences, illness, or problem a student might have. If your child has a contagious illness, please keep them out of class until they recover. If a student is injured, please let the studio know. Injured students are encouraged to watch class and are required to attend Company rehearsals. In the case of a serious injury that would require a student to miss a month or more of class, we will plan best strategies with the family. This is determined by Maria's School of Dance staff on a case-by-case basis.
Class Cancellation/Studio Breaks
We reserve the right to cancel, combine classes, change times, and provide substitute or replacement teachers at any time. These decisions are made by the studio Director. We do not follow weather cancellations determined by the school districts. All parents will receive an email and/or text on the day that is cancelled. Tuition is not prorated, refunded or credited for missed/cancelled classes due to an act of God, including weather, or studio breaks. Please refer to the Studio Calendar for studio breaks.
Photo Release
As a registered student, you are granting permission for Maria's School of Dance to take photos and/or videos of the students to use for brochures, websites, posters, advertisements and other promotional material the studio creates. Permission is also granted for the studio to copyright such photographs/videos in its name.
Withdrawal
If you wish to withdraw from a class at any time, a withdrawal slip must be completed by the parent or guardian. Phone messages will not be accepted as proof of withdrawal. Withdrawals must be done through the front desk and not with a teacher. If you have chosen to participate in the recital, your withdrawal deadline is February 1st. After which you will be responsible for remaining tuition. There are no refunds on tuition or costumes. Unused tuition can be kept for future use. To withdraw from classes a parent must:
- Inform studio office staff
- Complete and sign a withdrawal form provided by the studio office in person or via email
Agreement
I have reviewed the above policies with my student and agree with these terms set forth by Maria’s School of Dance. I also grant permission to use my child’s images and videos for promotional purposes, and I release Maria’s School of Dance from all liabilities that may result in my child’s participation.