Studio Policy

Communication is KEY! If you have a question, do not assume, please, please, please ask.

Attendance

Regular attendance is very important in order to better your students’ dance education. While we hope students will be able to attend all their classes, we understand that absences may occur. Southern Spice Dance Academy cannot be responsible for student absences. If a student misses a class, he/she may make up the class within the same month.

  • There are no refunds for missed classes.

  • There will be make-up classes scheduled to accommodate weather related cancellations.

  • In the event of an extended illness or other unforeseen circumstances, please contact us as soon as possible.

  • The school should be notified regarding student absences involving 2 consecutive weeks of unattended classes.

    Student Safety

    Nothing is more important than the safety of your student. For this reason, all students will not be allowed to wait outside the facility during arrival or departure. To ensure that minor students are safe and supervised at all times, parents must accompany them into the lobby. If arriving early, wait with them until class begins. When picking up students, parents should arrive a few minutes prior to the end of class and wait inside the lobby.

    Class Observation

    Students will concentrate and learn more freely without any distractions. Class observation will be scheduled. Observing class at any other time will not be permitted.

    Tuition and Billing
    Tuition is paid on a monthly basis and is due on the first day of the month. Tuition payments received after the 7th of the month are will incur a $25 late fee in addition to current monthly tuition. Payments may be made by check, credit card thru PayPal, money order or cash. If paying by check, please make it payable Southern Spice Dance Academy (SSDA).

  • Invoices are sent electronically by the 25th of each month.

  • A one-time Student Registration fee of $25 is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable.

  • Monthly dance tuition is expected to be paid on, or before the first day your student attends dance class. All

    tuitions are based on an average of four (4) lessons per month. Months with five lessons are considered to balance

    against those months with three lessons (i.e. those with holidays).

  • Payments made after the 7th of the month will be subject to a late charge unless prior arrangements have been made.

  • Returned checks will be charged a $35 NSF fee.

  • Account in arrears: Any account that goes 30 days past due, will prohibit your student from participating in dance

    class until the account is paid in full.

  • No refunds or reductions in tuition will be given for missed lessons, holiday, or snow days

  • A 10% discount on class rates for additional family members

  • All payments are to be made by check or money order, payable to: Southern Spice Dance Academy (SSDA).

  • There will be no prorating or refunds given due to missed classes.

  • Each student is encouraged to make up missed classes in another appropriate leveled class.

    Inclement Weather: Southern Spice Dance Academy will close due to inclement weather and make every effort to reschedule classes

Withdrawals

Withdrawing from an enrolled class requires written notice prior to the first of the month. If written notice or tuition is not received by the 7th, payment for that month along with the incurred late fee will be charged and due regardless of attendance. Please be aware that no prorating or refunds will be issued due to withdrawing from classes.

Annual Dance Performance
Southern Spice Dance Academy will have an end of the year Spring Dance Concert. There is a $75.00 costume fee per class for recital and is due by February 1st. There are no refunds on costumes after February15th. Costumes not paid in full will not be ordered.

Studio Rules

  • There will be no food or gum permitted in the dance studio.

  • Please do not leave any children unattended in the studio.

  • No horseplay will be permitted in the lobby or studio.

  • Dancers should arrive five minutes before scheduled class time and be picked up promptly after class.

  • Please notify the studio if you will be late picking up your dancer.

  • If you must pick your dancer up early from class, please send a written notice (email or text) to Ms. Crystal and the instructor will dismiss the dancer from class. No parents are allowed to disrupt the class.

  • Teachers reserve the right to dismiss any student from class who continuously disrupts the dance class.

  • A parent/teacher conference must take place before a “dismissed student” may return to class.

    Dance Class Rules

    Southern Spice wants all the students to have an enjoyable and educational dance experience and will treat you and your student(s) with courtesy and respect. We expect our students to show the same attitude towards the instructors and their fellow dancers. We request that your student(s) observe the following simple rules:

    • SMILE!

    • All students should arrive to class on time. If a student arrives late, please check in with the teacher to receive

      access to class.

    • Students should come into class fully prepared with hair properly secured and dance shoes on.

    • All students must follow the SSDA dress code policy.

    • No jewelry may be worn to class other than small earrings.

    • There will be no food or gum permitted in the studio.

    • Student must keep talking to a minimum.

    • Any student who repeatedly disrupts the class will be dismissed from class.

    • No smoking on premises.

      Business Matters: Must be directed to Ms. Crystal. To voice any concerns or questions with Director, you can make an appointment-schedule a meeting. No Instructor is to be stopped before, after or during dance class with questions. This takes away from scheduled classes and WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! Under no circumstance should a parent walk into a dance class room before, during or after a dance class.

      All students are expected to follow the studio rules and dress appropriately for all classes. (Violation of either may cause your dancer to sit out (not participate) in class. Chronic refusal of dress code can be subject to dismissal.)

      Please follow all studio policies and guidelines to ensure your student’s safety, progress and positive experience here at Southern Spice Dance Academy.

Now, let’s dance!