Policies

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BY REGISTERING FOR CLASSES FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON, I AM AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING POLICIES. (Dated 8/1/25)

• Everyone registered is required to have an active Studio-Pro account.
• Tuition will be posted to your Studio-Pro account on the 1st of each month. You may view your statement on your parent portal or the free app. If you need assistance accessing your account, please contact us for help.
• Tuition is set based on number of hours in class each week. Our tuition is set with breaks and closures built in.
• We will follow Lauderdale County Schools Calendar from August-May. We will also watch their decisions for weather related cancellations.
• Summer classes will operate June-July. We will close the week following our year end recital, the week of the 4th, and the week right before school resumes.
• Any class with less than 5 students registered may be cancelled at the discretion of EDC Staff.
• Registration fee:
  • A registration fee of $30 is due at time of registration for all students, except all class pass students. Annual fee charged with enrollment each year.
  • Registration fees cover non-tuition essentials such as: insurance, music licenses, studio communication administration, and helps keep tuition costs lower.
• Recital Fees:
  • There is an annual fee ($40) for Recital that covers the cost of venue, photographer, programs, and videographer.
  • Recital videos are an additional cost. 
• Recital Costumes:
  • Dancers will be measured for costumes in January. 
  • Costume fees range from $70-100 per costume. We try our very best to keep costumes at the $75 mark, but sometimes higher prices are unavoidable. You will be notified how many costumes your dancer needs by February.
  • Costume fees are due in full by March 1.
• Level Testing:
  • Level testing is $15 per test. You may test as often as you like, but payment is due prior to the test.
• Due dates
  • All tuition and fees will be due the first of each month.
• Late fees 
  • A late fee of $25 will be assessed on the 7th of each month if tuition has not been paid by that date.
• Card Processing Fees:
  • Studio-Pro will apply a 3.05% fee for ACH payments.
  • Studio-Pro will apply a $0.35 fee for online and portal payments.
• Discounts
  • Discounts are at the discretion studio owners. No discounts will be provided without their approval.
• Refunds and Prorating
  • There will be no prorating.
  • There will be no tuition refund if a student drops a class in the middle of the month. Classes should be dropped prior to the first day of the month.
  • No refunds will be issued without owner approval.
• Payment
  • Tuition may be paid by cash, check, credit card, or online through your portal.
  • All tuition and fees are due the 1st of each month
  • ALL Studio-Pro accounts are required to keep a card or account number on file. 
    • We reserve the right to process the cost of tuition on the 12th of the month if you have not yet paid. 
    • If payment is declined on the 12th, your dancer will be dropped from classes until payment is received.

• We reserve the right to determine ALL class placements. EDC Staff will make the final call on all level placements. Placements will be made based with age, ability, and dance experience in mind.
• Levels may be determined by Trial Class for new students. Current students MUST level test for a level change.
  • The Emerald Elite Team is level tested at Auditions each season. If you would like a mid season level test you must schedule a level test.
• Level testing is $15 per test. You may test as often as you like, but payment is due prior to the test.
• Students will not be placed in classes ABOVE their level.
• The Emerald Elite Team is chosen by AUDITION. Dancers must demonstrate maturity, positive attitude, and required skills for the group they are auditioning for. Audition does NOT guarantee a spot will be given. Learn more about the audition process below.

• Students are expected to arrive for class on time. If a student arrives more than 15 minutes late, they may not be allowed to enter in order to maintain the focus of other students.
• Children under the age of 8 may NEVER be in the studio without parent supervision. Emerald Dance Collective is not licensed to provide childcare services.
• The class schedule is subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, all families in the class will be notified.
• Studio news, information, and closings will be sent through Studio-Pro and posted to our Facebook Page. You may also view the latest Studio news on the white board in the studio lobby.
• Students may add classes at any time throughout the season. However, keep in mind we begin teaching recital dances in January, so if you add a class after January, your dancer may miss choreography.
• If you wish to drop a class, you may do so prior to the first day of each month. There will be no tuition refund for classes dropped during the month.
• If a student must withdraw from the studio, please notify our office to prevent additional charges. You will be responsible for any charges on the account at the time of withdrawal.

• For our students' safety, no one is allowed inside the studio rooms without a teacher present at any time.
• No food, gum, drink, or street shoes are allowed inside the studio rooms at any time.
• For everyone's safety, no running or horseplay is permitted at EDC
• Parents are welcome to stay in the lobby during classes.
• No one is permitted inside the studio rooms, unless invited. If you need to get a message to your student, please ask the office to deliver it.
• All choreography is property of Emerald Dance Collective. Please refrain from posting video on social media, other internet venues, or performing any EDC Property without Owner Approval.
• Students must dress for each class according to the Dress Code set forth for each genre of dance. No street clothes or street shoes are permitted inside the studio rooms.
• Parent Conduct
  • Please refrain from discussing students, teachers, choreography or studio-related matters in a way that may offend other parents, teachers or students in the reception area or on social media.
  • Parents should be supportive of all students in the studio. Negative comments and gossip of any kind regarding other dancers, parents, or studio staff will not be tolerated and may result in you being dismissed from the studio. Parents are expected to always give positive feedback and let the dancers be proud of themselves.
  • The studio room is off limits to all parents and siblings unless invited in. Trust in the instructors’ knowledge of dance and abilities as a teacher. The students cannot focus on dance or improve if you are right over their shoulder. We want the dancers to build confidence in themselves, and that starts with you giving them some independence in the studio.
• Student Conduct:
  • Dancers are expected to behave in a polite and respectful way toward all teachers and fellow dancers. Students are expected to treat teachers, parents and each other with courtesy and respect at all times, including during class, at competitions, at performances, and on social media.

• NEVER wear dance shoes outside.
• Dancers should show up for class wearing the correct colors and attire. Hair should be up and out of the eyes and there should be no long jewelry. Wraps or tutus can be worn over the leotard.
• There will be no exceptions for out of dress code. The dress code is there to aid in teaching proper body alignment. Dancers who show up for class out of dress code will not be permitted to take class that day. 

• Creative Movement:
  • Pink leotard, skin colored tights, skirt or shorts, pink Canvas Ballet Shoes, black Slip-on Tap Shoes. 
• Combo Classes:
  • Black leotard, skin colored tights, skirt or shorts, pink Canvas Ballet Shoes, black Slip-on Tap Shoes, skin colored Canvas Jazz Shoes
• Ballet:
  • Leotard, skin colored tights, skirt or shorts, pink Canvas Ballet Shoes
• Jazz, Lyrical, or Contemporary:
• Fitted top, leggings or dance shorts with tights, skin colored Canvas Jazz Shoes or Canvas Half Soles
• Tap:
  • Fitted top, Leggings or Dance shorts with tights
  • Ages 3-7 – black Slip-on Tap Shoes
  • Ages 8+ - black Lace-up Tap Shoes
•  Hip Hop:
  • Leggings, dance shorts with skin colored tights, or sweatpants, any top, barefoot or sneakers
  • Sneakers are permitted for hip hop as long as they are NOT used for anything but the studio. We do not allow outdoor shoes on the floor to maintain cleanliness and floor integrity.
• Acro:
  • Dance shorts with tights or Leggings, fitted top, BAREFEET no shoes allowed in Acro
  • Clothing must be fitted. No baggy clothes.
• Boys:
  • Comfortable athleticwear, fitted t-shirt, shoes based on style (view style dress code above).

• Parking:
  • Do not park in the driveway next to the building. 
  • Do not block the house behind our building.
  • Do not park at Curtis Electric
• Entering and Exiting the Studio:
  • Only enter and exit through the front door.
  • Do NOT enter through the garage door if it is open. There are classes taking place in Studio Elite, it is distracting for people to walk through, and parents and siblings are not permitted in the studio rooms.