Dance Studio Policies

All dancers must be dressed appropriately for dance class. Showing up to class in dress code shows the teachers and other students that you have shown up prepared to learn. This is the best way to set your mind up for success in dance class. Dress Code also creates less distractions in classes. This includes allowing teachers to properly see body placement in order to offer corrections. If there are too many distracting articles of clothing, it makes for a tough time offering these corrections.  If students do not come to class prepared with their dress code, they may be asked to sit out and take notes.  Please assist us in maintaining a professional atmosphere and teaching students discipline by abiding by our Dress Code rules.  

For ALL classes, hair MUST be neat and pulled back away from the face.  Buns are encouraged for ballet class.

CLASS DRESS CODES

*CONSERVATIVE CROP TOPS IF YOU MUST PLEASE!!

BOYS:  BALLET/TAP/JAZZ

white t-shirt

black jazz pants

black ballet shoes, 

black lace-up hard sole tap shoes, 

black slip on jazz shoes

BOYS:  ACRO/ TUMBLE

a t-shirt and gym shorts of any kind is acceptable, bare feet

HIP HOP
White soled sneakers and any comfortable clothing.

MOMMY AND ME

Anything comfortable for the little ones!  Bare feet or Sticky Socks

PRE-K BALLET/TAP

Tights:  

Ballet Pink (Full footed or Convertible)

Leotard or Ballet Dress:  

Black, Ballet Pink or Light Pink 

Ballet Shoes:

Ballet Pink Canvas or Leather Full sole 

Tap Shoes:

Black Tyette or 

Black Mary Jane Leather 

Ballet skirts and tight dance shorts are acceptable

Ballet cover ups for colder weather are acceptable

KINDY BALLET/TAP

Tights:  

Ballet Pink (Full footed or Convertible)

Leotard or Ballet Dress:  

Black, Purple, Ballet Pink or Light Pink 

Ballet Shoes:

Ballet Pink Canvas or Leather Full sole 

Tap Shoes:

Black Mary Jane Leather 

Ballet skirts and tight dance shorts are acceptable

Ballet cover ups for colder weather are acceptable

KINDY JAZZ

Shoes: 

Tan Slip on Jazz Shoes

Tights: 

Tan, Black, or Ballet Pink Tights (full foot or convertible)

Leotard:

Black or Purple, Ballet Pink or Light Pink Leotard

BLUE BALLET/TAP

Tights:  

Ballet Pink (Full footed or Convertible)

Leotard or Ballet Dress:  

Black, Blue, Purple, Ballet Pink or Light Pink 

Ballet Shoes:

Ballet Pink Canvas or Leather Split Sole 

Tap Shoes:

Black Mary Jane Leather 

Ballet skirts and tight dance shorts are acceptable

Ballet cover ups for colder weather are acceptable

BLUE JAZZ

Shoes: 

Tan Slip on Jazz Shoes

Tights: 

Tan, Black, or Ballet Pink Tights (full foot or convertible)

Leotard:

Black or Blue, Purple, Ballet Pink or Light Pink Leotard

PINK/YELLOW/RED/PURPLE

BALLET CLASSES

Tights:

Ballet Pink Convertible, Full Footed, footless or stirrup

**Pointe shoes must be worn with convertible or full footed

Leotard:

Basic color leotard or biketard

Shoes:

Canvas or leather pink, split sole ballet shoes

Other:

Ballet skirt or tight, plain shorts are acceptable 

JAZZ CLASSES

Leotard:

Basic Color leotard or biketard 

Shoes:

Tan/Nude slip on jazz shoe

Tights:

Black, Tan, or Ballet Pink Convertible, Full Footed, footless, or stirrup tights

Leggings:

Tight Leggings are acceptable in place of tights

Other:

Tight dance shorts  are acceptable but not required

TAP CLASSES

Leotard:

Basic Color leotard or biketard 

Shoes:

Black Tie Up Hard Sole Tap Shoes

Tights:

Black, Tan, or Ballet Pink Convertible, Full Footed, footless, or stirrup tights

Leggings:

Tight Leggings are acceptable in place of tights

Other:

Tight dance shorts,

Sweatpants, joggers, jazz pants, leggings or other warm ups are acceptable

LYRICAL CLASSES

Leotard:

Basic Color leotard or biketard 

Shoes:

Tan/Nude Half Sole Lyrical Shoes (turners) - see store link for reference

Tights:

Black, Tan, or Ballet Pink Convertible, Full Footed, footless, or stirrup tights

Leggings:

Tight Leggings are acceptable in place of tights

Other:

Tight dance shorts  are acceptable but not required

ACRO/TUMBLE

Leotard:

Any leotard or biketard

any color/print tight dance shorts

Tights:

Black, Ballet Pink, Nude/tan Footless, convertible or stirrup tights are optional

Shoes:

Bare Feet

NO BAGGY CLOTHING

WARM UP CLOTHING IS ONLY WELCOME IN COLDER WEATHER DURING WARM UPS...PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER FOR DANCERS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF CLASS, CLOTHING MUST BE TIGHT SO PROPER CORRECTIONS CAN BE GIVEN!  STUDENTS WILL BE ASKED TO REMOVE BAGGY CLOTHING UNLESS IT IS PART OF DRESS CODE FOR THAT STYLE OF DANCE.  IF A STUDENT REFUSES TO ABIDE BY DRESS CODE, THE TEACHER HAS THE RIGHT TO ASK A STUDENT TO LEAVE CLASS UNTIL THEY HAVE THE PROPER ATTIRE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

The Dance Connection  intends to create a sense of community and maintain a positive atmosphere for everyone.  To help us uphold this standard we ask that all students and guardians conduct themselves in a pleasant and polite manner at all times. Good Character is expected.  If a student or parent receives three reprimands due to negative character, this is grounds for suspension or dismissal.  Please remember that it takes a village to raise a child.  We are all role models to those around us.  Kindness is contagious so please use kindness to build our dance community into a safe and positive atmosphere to learn and grow!

STUDIO RULES

Guardians of students 4 and under should remain at the studio during class time.

All dancers should remain inside the studio until their guardian arrives for pick-up. This is for our students’ safety.  

Please keep in mind that the studio space is limited, and dancers should be picked-up no later than 5 minutes after their scheduled class has ended. 

Lateness is strongly discouraged, as it is disruptive to classes already in progress, and could result in injury to students.  If a student is more than 15 minutes late to class, he/she may be asked to stretch and observe, in order for the student to gain insight into where the class is at for the day, as well as to be properly warmed up.  Late dancers will be entered into the class at an appropriate time for that day. This is for safety as well as dance class etiquette purposes. It is important for dancers to be properly warmed-up to avoid injury, and to respect their teacher and fellow students by not disrupting the class in progress.

Parents are asked to please keep other children from running around, using loud voices, engaging in any unruly behavior in the waiting room, as this is a place of business and we try our very best to give all dancers our best efforts to encourage focus during class time, and all families respect of their space. Furthermore, our space is limited, which doesn't allow for extra activity during classes. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Children not attending class are not to be left at the studio, unattended, at any time. If children are left unattended, parents will receive an extra $10 charge on their monthly bill.

There is no gum chewing in class.  Gum is a choking hazard as well as unprofessional.

Please avoid food and beverage consumption at the studio, with the exception of water. Water is strongly suggested as the beverage of choice for all students.  Students are asked to keep all beverages in the storage area.  Spilled beverages on our dance flooring can cause extreme damage over time, as well as an immediate threat to our students’ safety. 

Parents must keep The Dance Connection informed and updated of any change in address, telephone, email, etc…

WEATHER/CALENDAR

Any studio closings or cancellations will be emailed out and posted on the studio facebook page.  The Dance Connection will follow St. Johns County School District for cancellations. 

The Dance Connection DOES NOT follow the The Saint Johns County School district calendar for Holidays and days off.  Please download our annual calendar for days off and other happenings. 

REGISTRATION FEE

Our Annual Registration fee of $45 ($65 per family) is your ticket to holding a spot in class! This fee is due upon registration and non-refundable.

PAYMENTS

The dance season typically begins in August and ends in May, and culminates with our year end "Dance Recital" performance in late May or early June.

Tuition is paid in monthly installments due on the first dance class of each month.  

The Registration Fee is due at Registration.  

Payments are accepted online, in person, and over the phone.  We accept ACH debit, check, cash and visa and master cards.  If paying cash or check, please drop it into the Tuition box at the studio.  Our preferred method of payment is Automatic Payment.  Autopay will be deducted on the 1st of every month (August - May).  Credit Cards come with  a 2% convenience fee.  There is no convenience fee for ACH.   An auto draft authorization must be submitted through the online parent portal.  

Annual Tuition is divided by 10 months in an effort to keep costs affordable and consistent.  Some months may have 5 classes while others may have 2-3, depending on calendar layout, holidays, weather, etc.  Regardless, the tuition payments stay the same.  

Please see our Tuition Page for more information.

ATTENDANCE/MAKE UPS

Good attendance habits should be maintained to keep up with class progress, and to keep from holding back other students in their process of learning and developing as dancers. If a student is going to be absent, please email Miss Kathy or your teacher. There are no discounts or refunds for classes missed.  Make ups are available if coordinated with Miss Kathy ahead of time.  Absences/missed classes do not entitle a family to a refund.

COSTUME PAYMENTS

Costume payments are due 1/2 September 1st and 1/2 October 1st.  Each recital class has a costume cost. Please visit our Tuition page for more information on Costume Costs.

Costumes are ordered around the end of October in order for them to arrive in time for our end of year recital.  On-time payments are necessary to secure a costume for your child.  Costumes will not be ordered without a full payment for costumes.  

RECITAL FEE

A recital fee will be assessed to each performer on February 1st each year.  This fee helps to cover the cost of the recital venue and all of the employees that are required to run our show, including sound and lighting, maintenance, and janitorial staff. The recital fee also helps to provide each family with a well rounded recital experience including a downloadable video keepsake, photos of your dancer, a dress rehearsal experience,  T-shirt, End of year party, 2 Parent Tickets per family,  (non-performance classes excluded from fee), 

LATE PAYMENTS

Monthly payments are due by the 1st class of each month. All payments received after the 10th will be charged a $25 late fee for each month it is late. Tuition that is late by more than 30 days could result in a student being suspended from classes. Tuition that is paid in full at the time of registration for the entire year (August – May) will receive a 5% Discount. If taking advantage of these discounts there are no refunds if a student does not complete the entire term that has been paid for.  If payment is not made by the first class of the year, then the discount will no longer apply. 

WITHDRAWALS

The Registration Fee is due at Registration.  Tuition is due by the first class of every month. Autopay will be deducted on the 1st of every month (August - May). If written notice of withdrawal is not received by the 1st of the month, then you are responsible for that month’s tuition payment.