Enrollment is contingent upon your understanding and compliance to all rules and regulations set forth by the Miracle Dance Theatre. These rules are in place both to benefit the studio and you, our client.

If you have questions about any of the rules listed here, please be sure to ask a staff member. The staff reserves the right to change these rules at anytime. Clients will be made aware of any changes in the studio policies.

Attendance
Regular attendance is essential to ensure maximum progress for each student. Tardiness is not permitted as students are required to participate in the warm-up exercises at the beginning of each class. Without proper warm up students run the risk of injury. Students are required to arrive early and stretch prior to class. Students who arrive late may be asked to observe class that day. Also, attendance for students participating in any performance is imperative during the months prior to a show. Students missing more than 2 of the last 10 classes or the dress rehearsal will not participate in a performance.

If you arrive late for a Debut class and it has already begun, please wait to till shoe change to enter to avoid disrupting the class.

Class Parent
Every Debut class will require a parent to be assigned as the Class Parent. The designated parent will be the "go to" person for the entire school year. Their responsibilities will be answering general questions, coordinating in class parties, assisting the teacher with costuming, hair and make-up, ensuring volunteers at the Christmas and year end Showcase and letting the staff know of any potential problems the class or parents may have. The Class Parent will receive a discount on their last months tuition.

Classroom Etiquette

No eating or chewing gum in class.
Only water is permitted in the classroom.
Parents and friends are not allowed in the classroom while class is in session.
Children should not be in the studios when class is not is session.

Communication
Communication is a very important part of a smooth running studio. At MDT we make every effort to keep all of our students and parents well informed. We have several lines of communication.

The web site is a great resource for information. News, events, policies, and schedules are posted here and kept current. If you have a question, you can probably find an answer here.
E-mail is used to send reminders and alert families of any last minute changes to schedules, such as school closings. If you haven't done so yet, we encourage you to join our mailing list.
Every family has a mail folder located near the front door. Your folder will contain your monthly statement, flyers and announcements. Please check your folder each time you come to class.

Costumes
Costumes are required for any dancer enrolled in a Perfomance class and participating in the Annaul Showcase. On average, costumes cost between $45 and $65 each. Measurements are taken in November and costumes are ordered in December.

Installment payments of $20 per costume are due on the first of October, November and December ($60 total per costume). If this deposit is not paid, your costume will not be ordered. Accounts set up for Automatic Withdrawal will also have these installment payments charged to their Card.

In January, any balance you have will be credited toward your tuition. If you owe a additional money, charges will appear on your statement in January and will be due February 1st.

Dress Code
Proper dress and shoes are required in every class. For the list of your programs proper shoes and dress, please view the following:

Enrollment
Early registration for the Academic Session begins ONLINE May 15th. You may register by mail or in person beginning June 1st. Registration continues through January 31st.

Early registration for the Summer Session begins ONLINE March 15th and continues through May 15th. Registration continues by mail or in person from April 1st through July 10th.

Adult Sessions begin every 12 weeks. Dancers may register for class prior to and up to the third week of a new session.

Insufficient Funds
Accounts with returned checks for Insufficient Funds will be charges a $25 fee. These account must be paid by cash or cashiers check when paying the balance. You may resume using checks the following month.

Late Fees
Monthly tuition for the Academic session is due the first of each month and is considered late after the 10th. A $15 late charge will be applied to accounts not paid by the 10th. If an account is not paid by the end of the month, an additional $10 collection fee will be charged. Dancers will not be permitted to dance if an account is more than 30 days past due.

Lobby Etiquette

Smoking is not permitted or around the dance studio.
Everyone must stay out of restricted areas.
Children are to remain inside the building while classes are in session. The studio cannot be responsible for children outside the building.
We request that you leave the younger siblings of students at home. While sibling are welcome to visit, their presence is often a distraction to the dancers.
Please help us keep our studio looking great. Pickup after yourselves and be careful with food and drink.
The phone is available for everyone. We ask that you keep calls to a timely minimum, as we are a business.

Observation
MDT understands that you want to observe your child to ensure behavior and learning, but your presence is often distracting and can lead to the disruption of the entire class. MDT has scheduled periodic observation times throughout the year. These dates can be found on the school calendar. Due to limited space, we ask that only parents or legal guardians observe. Grandparents, Aunts/Uncles, and siblings are to attend recital, not observe class.

The viewing window in Studio D will be closed or open depending upon the teacher. Instructors will try to allow viewing at some point during each class, but we only guarantee viewing during the planned observations periods. Please do not ask the teachers to open the blinds.

Payment Options
Below are payment options for the Academic Session. Summer tuition must be paid in full when you enroll for class. See Tuition and Fees for more information.

Automatic Deduction - Registration fees are due at enrollment. You will not be charged for your first months tuition till classes begin. After that your Visa, MC or Discover Card will be automatically charged the first of each month.
Monthly - 9 monthly installments due the first of each month, late after the tenth. Registration fee, last months tuition (as a security deposit) are due at enrollment. First months tuition is due at the first class. We accept Cash, Check and Card.
Annual - Receive a 10% discount off your yearly tuition. Registration fee due at enrollment. Tuition due in full at the first class.
Dance Card - Dance Cards may be used for non-performance classes only. These cards are good for 10 hours of class. Cards may be purchased at the front desk for $130.

Placement
Dance is a cumulative learning process and everyone progresses at a different rate. Technique comes easier to some than others. It is not unusual for some students to remain in the same level for 2 or 3 years before progressing while others need only take one year of class. Placement is based solely on a child's ability. It is the teacher's duty to evaluate each student's progress.

Therefore, the first two weeks of each session will be an evaluation period. Within those two weeks an instructor has final say on decisions to move a dancer up or down a level depending on the dancers technique and potential.

Proration of Tuition
Academic tuition will be prorated for dancers starting in the middle of a month. The office will determine the proration amount. Payments cannot be prorated for missed classes for any reason. See Tuition and Fees for more information.

Refunds
Tuition refunds will only be given if proper Withdrawal Procedures have been followed. See Withdrawal Procedures below. Registration and costume fees will not be refunded for any reason.

School Closing
During bad weather, a to close will be made by 2pm. Closing information can be found by logging onto our website, checking the Channel 9 website or listening to the studio outgoing phone message. If a class is missed do to inclement weather or teacher illness it will be made up. Missed classes due to dancers illness will not be credited or made-up.

Studio Liability Waiver
In any physical activity there is the possibility for injury. While it is our intention to provide your child with safety and protection, it is not the responsibility of MDT or its staff to be held liable for any injury while under its supervision. We require that each student be covered by his or her families own insurance policies, and if injury does occur, those policies are their only source of reimbursement.

Tuition
Tuitions vary depending on the program you participate in. For specific lists, please visit the following:

Withdrawal Procedure
In the event you need to withdrawal from classes, for any reason, you must submit a Withdrawal Form to MDT by the 1st of the month in order to close your account. Accounts that are closed properly will be refunded their last months tuition.

If a Withdrawal Form is not received by the 1st, you will be liable for that month's tuition. Accounts will remain active and be charged tuition and late fees up to 90 days or until a Withdrawal Form is received. Accounts 90 days past due will be closed, turned over to collections and will be liable for all studio charges as well as any charges incurred as a result of the collection process.