Studio Policies | Tuition & Rates | Dress Code | Studio Rules

 

General Information and Studio Policy

2011-2012

Maddox Dance Studio offers a complete program of dance arts education for all ages. Our faculty is dedicated to teaching “a lifetime of poise and grace” to all students.

Students from age 2 through adults find a friendly, warm and supportive atmosphere in which to learn lessons that last a lifetime, in movement, goal setting, time management, and focus that will be applied to all aspects of their lives.

Our diverse curriculum allows students to dance as either a form of recreation developing poise and confidence or to strive to achieve a high level of technique and performing skills which could lead to a professional career as a performer or teacher.

Maddox Dance Studio offers classes in Ballet, Creative Movement, Acrobatics, Tap, Jazz, Irish, Hip-Hop, Modern, Musical Theater, and Zumba.

Class Levels & Placements:

Students are placed based upon skill levels, coordination, musicality, concentration, and maturity in accepting and understanding corrections. It is important to understand that dance levels are not the same as grade levels in school, and that dance students sometimes take several years to move to a new level. Students are always observed by their teachers to determine level changes if warranted. Dedicated attendance is a must.

Performances, Conventions, and Other Opportunities:

Students have opportunities to study in master classes, attend a convention, and participate in community shows. We encourage students to take advantage of these opportunities. Information including schedules and costs will be provided in advance.

 

Payment Terms & Tuition
2011-2012 Season

Tuition for the school year September 2011 to June 2012 is based upon how many classes a student participates in (June Tuition for 2011 is 1/2 due to the date of the recital).

• The enrollment fee is $30.00 for one student in the family $40.00 for two or more in one family
• Enrollment fee is non-refundable
• Tuition is due by the 10th of each month or a late fee of $15.00 is added.
• Make-up classes may be taken in a alternate class of the same level or lower level in which the student is enrolled
• Weather cancellations: are announced on KAST-1370 AM; classes cancelled will be made-up by another class or extension of time in the assigned class.
• No refunds, credits will be granted for lessons missed or dropped
• Tuition always remains the same whether the month is a “long” month (5weeks) or a “short” month (3 weeks). No exceptions will be made. You may pay by check, cash, Visa, or Master Card.

 

Tuition Rates:                  Month
Single Class:                   $11.00
Regular Rates for 1 Student:
1 class per week             $42.00
2 classes per week          $82.00
3 classes per week          $115.00
4 classes per week          $138.00
5 classes per week          $150.00
6 & up classes per week    $155.00

Family Rates:
Two ore more children in the family (Brothers/ Sisters)
1 class per week          $41.00 each
2 classes per week       $80.00 each
3 classes per week       $110.00 each
4 classes per week       $127.00 each
5 classes per week       $140.00 each
6 & up classes per week $148.00 each

Recital Fee: $35.00 per family- includes 4 tickets per family for one show and 2 tickets for succeeding shows in which the dancer appears. Admission charge of $10.00 per person will be made for recitals.

Recital Costumes: To economize, our costumes are based upon the basic dancewear of black leotards (Long Sleeve for all Ballet classes), pants, tights, skirts, augmented by tops, scarves, and other accessories. Small children may be an exception where an inexpensive costume could be utilized. 2 and 2½ year-olds will not have a costume and will perform at the studio only. Efforts are made to costume keep price down. Costume fees for costumes sized child small and medium will range from $20.00 to $45.00. Costume fees for sizes child large through adult large will range from $30.00 to $55.00. Extra sized costumes will range from $6.00 to $10.00 more depending on the manufacturer. Costume deposit is due by November 1st $25.00 per dancer, and the remaining costume balance is due by December 12th.

Private Lessons/Coaching: $50.00 per half hour- Payment required before class. 24-hour notice required for cancellation or lesson fee will be charged. Private lessons are for special coaching only- no comparison to the many benefits of a class setting.

Acrobatics Equipment Fee/ Attire: The Acrobatics class wears Foot Undies & Biketards ordered through the studio. No tights are worn. Hair in ponytail. No jewelry.

Insurance: Students or their responsible party must carry their own insurance, and understand that any injuries which may occur are the sole responsibility of the student or the responsible party.

 

Dress Code & Appearance

Our dance wear boutique carries the preferred styles. Students must wear uniform. This is strictly enforced. Students will be asked to sit out of class if the dress code is repeatedly abused. All leotards should be Lycra and Cotton or Nylon and Lycra blends only. Every student must have the specified style of leotard depending on the dance discipline. The items can be ordered through the studio upon enrollment. Every Tap and Jazz student must have black pants and a black camisole leotard (spaghetti strap).

You can also purchase dance supplies through DiscountDance. Use teacher code TP39036 when ordering.

Please label all dance shoes and clothes with the dancer’s name and phone number! DO NOT wear dance shoes outside. Students must dress in the dressing rooms upstairs only, NOT IN THE RESTROOM.

Hair Must be in a BUN for ballet and PONYTAIL for all other classes.

A note on shoes: We recommend professionally fitted pink ballet slippers (Gimre’s Astoria as well as Dance Togs in Beaverton carry the shoes. We prefer Capezio, Bloch, etc. We can order Revolution Brand shoes at Maddox Dance Studio as well). Ballet slippers must fit well—not too wide, not too long. The shoe needs to fit the foot like a glove with “1/2 inch to pinch” at the heel when the foot is pointed. Pointe shoes (toe shoes) are strictly reserved for those dancers who are totally ready, physically, technically and mentally for this big advancement. A young student’s bones are soft and malleable before age 10 and long lasting damage to the legs and back can be made if a student is placed on pointe too soon. In some instances, even older students are not ready because of body alignment and technique problems. Going on pointe is a very serious matter and commitment.

ADULT CODE: Our dress code for adults taking Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Zumba, is to wear any “exercise” type clothing in which you feel comfortable. The correct shoe for each discipline is a must!

CLASS	LEOTARD	TIGHTS	PANTS	SKIRT	SHOES
Creative Movement	Black Long Sleeve	Theatrical pink	N/A	Sheer	Pink Ballet
Tot Combo	Black Long Sleeve	Theatrical Pink	N/A	Sheer	Pink Ballet & Black Tap
Acro	Black Biketard	N/A	N/A	N/A	Foot Undies
Ballet Level 1-8	Black Long Sleeve	Theatrical Pink	N/A	Sheer	Pink Ballet
Modern	Black  Camisole	Black and/or Tan	N/A	N/A	Paws
Beginning Tap	Black Camisole	Tan	Black	N/A	Black Mary Janes
Inter/Jr/Sr Tap	Black   Camisole	Tan	Black	N/A	Black Oxford
Beginning Jazz	Black  Camisole	Tan	Black	N/A	Black
					Slip on
Inter/Adv Jazz	Black  Camisole	Tan	Black	N/A	Tan & Black Jazz
Musical Theater	Black  Camisole	Tan	Black	N/A	Ballet/ jazz for class only
Hip Hop	Black  Camisole	Tan	Black	N/A	High top tennis shoes
					(any color)
Boys	White T-Shirt	Black Socks	Black	N/A	Black     Ballet, Tap , Jazz, or   Hip Hop

 

STUDIO PROTOCOL

LATE TO CLASS
Students who are late should wait outside the classroom door until the music stops, and then go in quickly. The warm up time at the beginning of classes are very important. The risk of injury is greater if warm ups are missed. Students who miss warm ups may be asked not to participate in that class session.

CLASS OBSERVATION
Parents/ Visitor observation will be allowed only on the 1st and 3rd weeks of each month. The observation room will remain available for parents who need to wait inside the studio, but the room must remain as quiet as possible so as not to disturb the classes in session. As usual all small children must be seated at all times, and crying babies removed from the building to avoid distractions. Siblings are not allowed upstairs alone.

PICKING UP STUDENTS
Students will not be permitted to wait outside the building after dusk or in inclement weather. They can remain upstairs in the student lounge or by the front desk. The evening class students MUST be picked up on time so that the instructors are not delayed as they have other commitments, e.g. dance team, baby sitters, families.

PARKING
Please enter the parking lot correctly, following the arrows. Do not let children run through parking lot unattended or run on the handicap ramp. Limited off street parking is available. Do not block driveway. Do not back into parking spaces. Observe compact car signs, please.

LOST & FOUND
1.A large volume of clothing and other student belongings flow through the lost and found baskets at our school. These baskets can be found in second floor student lounge
2.Clearly label all dance apparel & regular clothing too. Especially important on dance shoes.
3.Remind your student that they must be responsible for all belongings that come with him/her to Maddox Dance Studio
4.Regularly check the basket for familiar looking items.
5. DO NOT leave valuables in dressing area. If necessary, check valuables in at the office. You are responsible to pick them up after your class. Items left at the studio for more than 30 days will be sent to Goodwill.

NEWSLETTERS, NOTICES, & MESSAGES
Important monthly newsletters, notices, schedules, and other events/activities are always posted on the office window. It is the responsibility of the students to check for updates on a regular basis.

 

 

Every Student is expected to follow the rules as stated:

1. Be ready & on time for class. All students are to sign in & out at the table in the lobby
2. Be dressed and groomed properly. No shirts, No shorts. Proper tights, shoes, & leotards.
3. Do not talk in class. No gum. Water bottles are okay
4. Do not eat between back-to-back classes.
5. Bring change of shoes to classroom if necessary
6. Do not lean on barres or put feet on walls
7. Carry dance bag with your name on it to and from the studio. Bring dance bag down to class with you.
8. DO NOT WEAR DANCE SHOES OUTSIDE. This can be very dangerous to the dancer as the soles become slippery in bad weather. It is also very harmful to the shoe and the studio floors.
9. Do not wear jewelry!
10. Snacks will be allowed in the student lounge if you tidy up. Please take all garbage home. Remove all food leftovers brought into the studio.
11. Always have a good attitude & respect for fellow students and staff.
12. Dress in the dressing rooms located on the second floor not in the restrooms
13. No running in the building at any time. Walk carefully up and down stairs. If you are waiting upstairs for class to begin, between classes, or to be picked up, please no noise or rough playing. It is a distraction to the classes to hear noise from above.

PETS
Please do not bring family pets to the studio- inside or outside.