REGISTRATION
Yearly registration fee is required with the registration packet to reserve class space. The registration fee will be paid upon new registration or upon re-entering classes after a break. All required forms MUST BE filled out and tuition paid for each student BEFORE enrolling in classes.
REGISTRATION FEE:
$25 per student; $45 Family Rate; additional discounts are offered for paying in advance.
TUITION:
Tuition is due by the 5th of every month. Tuition received after the 10th is considered late and a $15 late fee will be applied. Bounced checks will incur a $25 fee. Monthly tuition is based on the number of classes taken per week. Holidays are included and tuition is NOT altered for months with holidays in which less than four opportunities for your class schedule are available. For months with five weeks, there is NO increase, in the tuition. The extra classes will make up for the holidays and/or when school is closed.
There is no reduction in tuition for missed classes. Make up classes may be taken at student’s convenience. When required, teacher make ups will be made available at parent’s request.
Monthly tuition is pro-rated only for new students the first month of enrollment and not given for any other time. All students are required to pay a non-refundable $25 registration and insurance fee. If you are planning on having your child in the recital and you have checked and signed the recital consent box, it is required that your student attend all classes and/or make ups. Only under emergency situations will withdrawals be excepted before recital. Withdrawal from a class at Step It Up Performing Arts must be submitted in writing 30 days in advance or your account will be billed in full. Statements are NOT sent out unless you are overdue.
INSURANCE:
Step It Up Performing Arts does NOT carry medical insurance for its students. It is required that all students are covered by their own family’s policies, and if injuries occur, it is understood that the student’s own policy will be the only source of coverage.
UNIFORM POLICY:
Step It Up Performing Arts requires uniforms in ALL dance classes. All other students, your instructor will advise you of the required uniform for your class if applicable.
***Hair MUST be pulled back out of the face of all dance students. This is for the dancer’s safety. ***
***All dancer students MUST wear the proper attire and shoes for each class ***
ATTENDANCE:
Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can hold back the entire class. Please make every effort to have your student at every class. Please notify Step It Up Performing Arts of any planned vacations or class absences. Missed classes may not be deducted from tuition. Any classes unattended or missed due to illness, school functions, vacations, etc… still requires FULL tuition.
STUDENT SAFETY:
In order to insure the safety of each student, the parent or legal guardian is required to enter the building to pick up their child. Children will not be allowed to leave without an adult. Children should be instructed to wait inside until picked up, and all students must be picked up on time.
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
We make every effort to be open and available. Parents will be notified of the need for cancelation due to weather. Classes will NOT be made up due to weather cancelations. Step It Up will be closed if Aurora or Cherry Creek School Districts cancel school. If the studio must be closed due to circumstances beyond our control (power outages, weather, etc.) there will be NO refunds or make-ups scheduled. There are no reductions in tuition or refund for these days.
HOLIDAYS:
Step It Up Performing Arts will be CLOSED these holidays:
- The week of New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving weekend and the week of Christmas.
PHOTO RELEASE:
Step It Up Performing Arts is hereby granted permission to take photographs of the students to use in brochures, websites, posters, advertisements and other promotional materials the studio creates. Permission is also hereby grated for the studio to copyright such photographs in its name.
FOOD AND DRINK:
Chewing gum, food and drinks are not permitted on the dance floor. Students may bring a water bottle with a lid. Each student is asked to please clean up after themselves after each class.
FUNDRAISING:
Step It Up Performing Arts conducts a variety of fundraising activities; this helps decrease costume expenses as well as performance fees incurred by each student. All money raised will support your student and his or her performance costs. Therefore, we ask that each student participates.
PERFORMANCES:
Step It Up Performing Arts holds at least two performances a year. The main performance is usually at the end of May or beginning of June. If attendance falls below 80% the student may be removed from the performance. If a student can’t attend, please let the instructor know as soon as possible. If Step It Up is not informed that the student can’t attend by the costume deposit deadline you WILL incur full costume fees. Please note: Costumes are purchased, NOT rented. Costume fees include taxes and shipping, additional shoes and or accessories may also be required.
Due to rising theater fees Step It Up is implementing a $25 performance fee, per family. Costume deposit fees must be paid by January 31st, but can be paid in advance, or in installments. Performance fees and costume balances must be paid in full before costumes will be ordered. The Step It Up Performing Arts Recital will take place in May or June, show details will be provided closer
to the show. Ticket sales will begin two months prior to the performance. Pre-order deadline will be two weeks prior to the performance. Tickets will be available at the performance sales booth after the pre-order deadline.
COSTUME PRICES:
- Costume deposit is 1⁄2 the costume price, DUE Jan 31st
- Costume balance is the remaining balance due, DUE April 30th
- Daddy/Daughter Costumes $60
- Child Sizes $45, Adult Sizes $65, Extra Large Sizes $75
PERFORMANCE FEE:
$25 per family – includes 2 performance tickets