Studio Policies & Guidelines 

At Mariann’s School of Dance, we are committed to maintaining a positive, professional, and respectful environment for all students, families, and staff. Please review the following policies to ensure a successful experience throughout the season.

COMMUNICATION

All newsletters, reminders, invoices, and important updates will be sent via email to the parent/guardian on file. We strongly encourage you to check your email regularly. Key information may also be posted in the studio lobby.
It is the responsibility of each family to stay informed about studio dates and activities. Please notify us promptly of any changes to your email address, phone number, or home address.

ATTENDANCE

1. Regular Classes

Consistent, on-time attendance is essential to your dancer’s progress. Please make every effort to attend each scheduled class.

  • No refunds or credits will be issued for missed classes due to illness, vacation, religious observances, travel, or other non-refundable reasons.

  • Make-up classes may be arranged (subject to availability) within one month of the absence and must be completed by April 1.

  • It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to schedule make-up classes via email or through the online account.

  • Please notify the studio if your dancer will be absent due to illness or emergency.

2. Spring Performance Preparation

Beginning in February, class time is dedicated to learning choreography for our year-end performances.

  • Consistent attendance is mandatory during this period. Excessive absences may result in removal from the performance at the director’s discretion.

  • No refunds will be issued for tuition, costumes, or tickets if a student is removed due to poor attendance.

IN THE CLASSROOM

1. Dress Code

All students must follow the required dress code for their class.

  • Hair must be secured in a neat bun or ponytail.

  • No jewelry is permitted.

  • Proper footwear and dancewear are required.

  • Instructors reserve the right to remove any student from class if attire presents a safety issue or does not comply with the dress code.

2. Behavior Expectations

  • Arrive fully dressed and ready at least 10 minutes before class.

  • Students arriving more than 10 minutes late may be asked to observe.

  • No food, drinks, toys, or gum are permitted in the studio.

  • Dancers must be respectful, attentive, and follow all teacher instructions.

  • Disruptive behavior may result in removal from class.

Students who are unable to participate due to illness or injury may observe with a written note from a parent or physician.

3. Parental Supervision

  • Parents must supervise their children and siblings at all times.

  • No running, yelling, or unsupervised activity is allowed in any part of the studio.

  • Children are not permitted in unused studios.

  • Drop-off is allowed no more than 15 minutes before class; pick-up must occur within 15 minutes after class ends.

4. Dressing Rooms & Common Areas

  • Please help us keep common areas clean.

  • The studio is not responsible for lost or left-behind items.

  • For safety and compliance with fire codes, hallways must remain clear at all times.

5. Disciplinary Action

Students who repeatedly miss class, violate dress code, or engage in disruptive behavior may be removed from the program or spring performance at the studio’s discretion. No refunds will be issued in such cases.

COMMON COURTESIES

  • Help us keep the studio tidy—please clean up after yourself.

  • Food and drink should be limited and disposed of properly.

  • Do not leave soiled diapers in studio trash bins.

  • Dancers should use the restroom before or after class unless it’s an emergency.

  • If you have any concerns, please speak to the staff outside of class time—we’re happy to assist you.

LOST & FOUND

Any items left at the studio will be placed in the Lost and Found located in each dressing room. Lost and Found bins are cleared at the end of every month.

SPRING PERFORMANCE & COSTUMES

Dance is a performing art, and our spring performances showcase the growth and achievements of each dancer.

  • Each class will be assigned to one of two year-end shows.

  • Details about rehearsal schedules, costume pick-up, and ticket sales will be sent via email.

  • Costumes will only be distributed once all outstanding balances have been paid in full.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

The studio may remain open even when area schools are closed.

  • Decisions about weather-related closures will be made with safety in mind and posted to our social media at least one hour before classes begin.

  • Any canceled class may be made up, but no refunds will be issued.

REFERRAL PROGRAM

We love when you share your MSD experience with others!

  • Refer a friend who registers for the full season and receive a $25 credit on your account.

  • Be sure your referral includes your name in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section on their registration form.

 

TUITION POLICIES

  • Tuition is based on a yearly rate (season) divided into three equal payments.  The three-installment plan requires payments to be made for tuition upon registration, November 1 and February 1.
  • A credit/debit card must be provided for enrollment. 
  • If you choose to make credit card payments, we prefer families to set up their accounts on an automatic payment plan.
  • Credit card payments will incur a 3.5% service fee.
    ACH payments will incur a 1.3% service fee. 
  • Payment may also be made by cash, check, or Zelle and will not incur a service fee. Cash, check or Zelle payments must be made on or before the due date. 
  • Contact the studio for information regarding alternate payment plans.
  • There is a non-refundable registration fee of $35 per single student or $50 per family.  
  • Multiple class tuition discounts apply to individual students only. 
  • All invoices will be sent to the account electronically through email.  
  • Payments received after the due date will be assessed a $15 per month late fee.
  • There is a $30 service charge for any returned checks. Once a check has been returned for nonpayment, only cash payments will be accepted.
  • No personal checks will be accepted after May 30th. Cash or credit card payments only.
  • We do not accept post-dated checks.
  • Students are expected to enroll for the entire season. However, we will prorate tuition for those who join us late in the season. Classes will be pro-rated after November 1st only. There is a non-refundable late registration fee of $45 per single student or $60 per family.   
  • The studio reserves the right to suspend a student’s participation in classes if their account is in arrears.
  • All accounts must be current prior to participation in our spring performances.
     

REFERRAL PROGRAM
We love when our dancers refer their friends to the studio! When you refer a friend and they enroll for the full season, you will receive a $25 credit toward your account. It's our way of saying "thank you" for the confidence you have in our program. 

How to Receive Your Credit: Ask your referrals to include your name in the "How Did You Hear Details" box on the registration form.