Open School Policies

Registration

Registration is done on a first come, first served basis with pre-registration for returning students. New student registration, beginning in March for the following Fall term, can be done by mail or in person at the school.

All beginners are placed according to age. Students with previous experience are placed by age and ability. As a student progresses, more frequent classes are recommended. Class size is limited and registrations are filled in numerical order.

Registration is complete with payment of the registration fee and first and last month's tuition. Confirmation cards are sent out each August confirming class day and time. Fall classes begin the Tuesday after Labor Day.


Tuition

Tuition is based on the number of classes per month per child. Tuition is paid in equal monthly installments which are due and payable on the first of the month. A $15.00 late fee will be charged on tuition received after the 10th. September and May's tuition are due at registration. Payment is normally by cash or check and can be paid by mail or in person.

For the convenience of our families, we are now accepting credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) and debit cards.

There are no refunds for classes not attended regardless of reason. Classes missed due to illness may be made up within 4 weeks. Thirty days written noticed is required for all withdrawing students. There is a $25 fee for returned checks. Please refer to our Tuition Schedule for current rates.

Attendance

Regular attendance is the most important factor in the progress of the individual student and the class as a whole. Classes will begin promptly and students entering class late will disturb class and miss an important part of the lesson. Parents should deliver and pick up their children within 10 minutes of class time.

Children will not be allowed to leave the building until their parent has arrived to pick them up. A cover up must be worn by all students when entering and leaving the building. Parents are allowed to observe class during our annual Parent Watch Days in January.

Dress Code

Proper attire is a necessary part of any high quality dance program. Students are expected to arrive properly attired with hair pinned securely off their faces. All ballet students must wear buns. A list of required dance wear for specific class is available at the front desk.

Please label all dance wear and dance bags. Attire can be purchased at Dance Fashions Superstore at 10400-A Alpharetta Street: (770) 998-0002.