TOP 25 HELPFUL THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR STUDIO!

1. We are EXCITED to be beginning our 7th year serving Western Shawnee, Western Lenexa and Bonner Springs!

2. We are a family-based business, conveniently located at Shawnee Mission Pkwy & Hilltop Road (right off K-7 & Shawnee Mission Pkwy)

3. Due at registration each year along with the completed Enrollment Form & Enrollment Agreement: Registration Fee, Tuition-either 1st and last, quarterly or yearly amount due

4. MISSION STATEMENT: to teach age/ability appropriate dance fundamentals, technique and form to all students within a structured, safe and fun classroom environment with an emphasis on a strong progression of skills.

5. Tuition is a session fee, divided into 9 monthly installments for your convenience. The fee is based on the total minutes of class/week; as the minutes increase, the overall rate decreases. Tuition can be paid monthly, quarterly or yearly. Each class is scheduled to meet 32 times during the session. Should any class meet less than 30 times, 1 make-up class will be scheduled. Tuition is due the 1st class of each month or quarter; we do not send out bills. A 10% late fee is charged for payment made after the 10th of the month. A service charge of $15 is assessed for any 1st returned checks, $25 for the 2nd. After 2nd N.S.F. check, only cash will be accepted.

6. A credit or a refund is never given for missed classes & all paid fees are non-refundable. Please factor this policy into your tuition payment method decision.

7. We offer instruction for girls and boys in: Ballet , Tap, Jazz & Leaps n’ Turns, Hip Hop, Modern, Pointe, Musical Theater, Acrobatics & Competitive Tumbling (M.A.T.S.), Combo Classes for ages 3-4 and ages 5-6, Performance Troupe and Tap, Jazz & Hip Hop Competition Groups.

8. Our instructors have professional teaching experience, choreography experience &/or degrees & love teaching dance. They give care and consideration to every student.

9. Please be aware of the start/stop time of your student’s class. Drop students off only 5 minutes before class & pick them up promptly when class ends. PLEASE NOTE: If your student is in the last class of the day and you are late picking her up, you will be charged $5 per 5 minutes which must be paid to the instructor having to wait.
If you do not pay the late fee that night, the fee will be assessed on your account.

10. STUDENT PROTECTION POLICY: We’re a studio with multiple safety features in place: Once students have entered that classroom, the door between the waiting area & the classroom will be closed and locked; in an emergency, students & instructor can leave through the door but only persons buzzed through by office personnel can enter the secure area. Each student will have an ID card with a number code specific to that student and an Emergency Code word; the card will be scanned at arrival and dismissal by office personnel; if the card is not with the adult picking up, that adult will need to tell office personnel the Emergency Code Word supplied to the office by the parents. Following policy is mandatory & offers a non-threatening way to ensure the safety of all students. Our instructors do not prop open doors & are responsible for monitoring the coming & going of students to the front office.

11. Proper attire & dance shoes must always be worn by students during class, practices and performances. Without these, a student will not be permitted in class. Students must enter the studio classroom with leotard & tights on, plain shorts (optional) and no clothing over their leotard and tights. Each must also wear a cover-up when entering & leaving the studio. Street shoes must be removed before entering the classroom as a sign of reverence & respect for the dance area. Dance shoes should never be worn outside.

12. Refer a student to the studio-receive $5 off your tuition the month following the Enrollment. Donate a pair of gently used dance shoes to the studio and receive a $2.50 per pair credit on your account.

13. Your decision on December Holiday and May Recitals participation is due to the office by Oct. 30; fees & costume costs and payment method are briefly explained in the Enrollment Agreement Form & explained in greater detail in the Recital Agreement Form.

14. Our program includes only appropriate costuming, dance attire and dance movements.

15. Student’s name should be written on all belonging that are brought into the studio.

16. Female student’s hair must be securely pulled back, including bangs.

17. No jewelry (except stud earrings, if ears are newly pierced) can be worn during class.

18. No gum should be brought into the studio.

19. Students may not eat in the classroom & can only bring in clear liquids in capped bottles.

20. Weekly attendance is strongly encouraged. Missing classes can affect the progress of the entire class and could affect future class placement. We do keep weekly attendance records.

21. We have opportunities for Intermediates and Seniorz to assist in younger age classes as Demonstrators, allowing them to learn teaching techniques from one of our professionals.

22. Unique feature: We have live feed from the classroom to the lobby for your watching pleasure.

23. We maintain a clean and professional studio and provide great customer service.

24. Any student wanting to participate in a Spring Recital Solo, Duet and Trio must have owner approval and the dance number must originate from our Recital class. Student must be enrolled in this class when the session begins or upon enrollment.

25. Dancing in our Spring Recital is not mandatory but encouraged as 99% of our students participate.

Studio Liability

The Dance Factory & its employees are not liable for personal injuries or damage to or loss of any personal property. Each student has the right not to participate in any activity thought by the parents to be harmful. A student's physical limitations must be noted by parent on the registration form for studio employees' information and consideration.