| Select dance academy and performing arts center |
| Musical Instrument Information |
| Parent/Student Handbook |
| Provided by Select Dance Academy and Performing Arts Center |
| 2011/2012 Music Year |
| This handbook includes valuable studio information and policies. Please keep this handbook and use it as a reference for common questions and important dates throughout the year. |
Mission Statement
Select Dance Academy and Performing Arts Center is a full service institution providing education in all areas of the performing arts. By commissioning the works of the most remarkable locally recognized choreographers and instructors, we are able to provide artistically excellent and professional dance, singing, modeling, acting, and music instruction. We teach our students to be stronger individuals, believe in themselves, be proud of their accomplishments, work to excel and have confidence in any situation. We believe in our students.
Open Door Policy
We at Select Dance Academy have an “Open Door” policy. Should you have any questions or concerns with your child’s class please don’t hesitate to address it with us. We are here to make this a positive experience. We would like to be informed should you or your child be going through something that may affect their participation in class. It is our goal to work with you in any way to make the most of each class for you and your child. The more we are aware of the more we can do to help your child learn. Likewise, if your child is struggling with something in class such as participation, attitude, or other children, we will let you know. With open communication, we look forward to a wonderful year!
Studio Policies/Information
- Because the teacher is reserving time for each student, it is important to keep student absences to a minimum. When an absence is absolutely necessary, as much notice as possible is required. With reasonable notice, the teacher will work with you to reschedule or cancel the lesson waiving the payment. Without reasonable notice, the lesson is forfeited and you will be required to pay for the lesson. If attendance becomes a problem we may ask you to switch lesson times.
- If a student needs to discontinue lessons for any reason, we require written notice two weeks prior to your last lesson.
- Please arrive to your lesson on time.
- If you need to use the restroom and a class is in session please feel free to enter the studio and walk against the back wall to reach the restroom.
- In between classes/lessons is a busy time to address questions and/or concerns. Please email or call us directly to ensure that we give you the time you deserve!
- For the benefit of our students, we do not allow parents to watch their child’s lesson. We have found that if a child is in view of their parent, they are distracted and as a result, cannot get the most of the lesson.
No Class Weeks
The studio is closed over most holidays. We close for the entire holiday week to make it fair for all students.
- Fall Break: October 17th-22nd
- Thanksgiving Break: November 21st-26th
- Christmas Break: December 19th – December 31st
- Spring Break: March 26th –March 31st
Class Cancellations
We follow the Shakopee school district for snow emergencies and class cancellations. In the event that school is cancelled, let out early or after school activities are cancelled, we will cancel classes as well. In the event of bad weather, we will change the studio voicemail, post class cancellations on our website and send out an email.
Tuition
- Music lessons are billed in monthly payments due the 1st week of each month. Each family making monthly payments will receive a coupon book to help them keep track of months paid. Monthly tuition can be paid via check or cash and placed in the tuition drop box with the corresponding coupon. This payment can be dropped off during your child’s class time the first week of each month.
- Automatic with drawl from a credit card or debit card is also available. Automatic with drawls will be taken out the 1st of each month. We accept Visa, Discover and Mastercard.
- Students that are late paying tuition for two consecutive months due to forgetfulness, carpooling, or other circumstances will be required to set automatic with drawl for the remainder of the year.
Recital
All students will get the opportunity to perform in a final recital in May. The specific date will be given in a future newsletter.
Medical Conditions
If your child has a medical condition that you feel we should know about or may affect his or her ability to fully participate in class please tell us. The more we know about the condition the more we can help make his or her experience the best it can be. All information is confidential and we will communicate with instructors on a need to know basis.
Studio Contact Information
For all questions and concerns please use one of the following contacts:
Studio: 952-233-5297
Jennifer Meeh—Owner Cell #: 612-986-0707 Email: jennifer@selectdance.com
Thank you for enrolling your child in our programs! We look forward to a wonderful and exciting year!
