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Sherry's Dance Center....the ONLY place to be for dance!
Policies & Procedures
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Policies & Procedures
Policies in online registration program must be reviewed prior to submitting your online registration to ensure the full understanding of all policies, commitments, financial obligations and the withdrawal procedures for the dance season.
Hold Harmless
The
authorized legal representatives jointly and severally hereby forever
releases, discharges and acquits Sherry's Dance Center, Sherry
Dennison, all employees and instructors from any and all claims for
damages or injuries of any kind, nature or description, resulting
from study, practice or performance of dance at Sherry's Dance
Center, or at any event in which the student may participate as a
member of Sherry's Dance Center.
Sick Policy
Students
may not attend class while running a fever, vomiting, suffering from
diarrhea or any other contagious illness. Students must be without
the above symptoms for 24 hours prior to returning to class.
We ask that you contact the dance center to notify the instructor that your child will not attend class due to illness. If a student becomes ill during class, we will notify you to pick up your child immediately.
We ask that you contact the dance center to notify the instructor that your child will not attend class due to illness. If a student becomes ill during class, we will notify you to pick up your child immediately.
COVID - Students are not permitted at the dance center, if they have symptoms or test positive for covid.
If a student tests positive for covid, a 5 day quarantine is required. Student must also have a negative test result prior to returning to the dance center and a mask is required for 5 days.
If a member of their household or friend has been exposed, possibly exposed or test positive for covid, the student may attend class, however, a mask is required for 5 days and must be symptom free.
We ask everyone use the honor system, regarding any possible exposure. If we receive notification, your child or a member of your household has been exposed or possibly exposed, we will notify you via email to remind you of our covid policies.
Parking
Keep our students and families safe. There is to be "No
Parking" or "Waiting" along the curb in front of the
dance center's entrance at any time. If
you "park" or "wait" we will ask you to move your
vehicle.
Inclement Weather
The
dance center monitors the Calvert County Public School System for
inclement weather. SDC does not close when schools are closed for
in-service days.
The dance center does not make up the first missed day for inclement weather. However, your child may make up that class by attending a class recommended by the instructor.
When schools open late due to inclement weather, the dance center will have classes that evening.
When schools close early or close for the entire day, the dance center will not have classes that evening.
The dance center does not make up the first missed day for inclement weather. However, your child may make up that class by attending a class recommended by the instructor.
When schools open late due to inclement weather, the dance center will have classes that evening.
When schools close early or close for the entire day, the dance center will not have classes that evening.
Make-Up Lessons
Absolutely
no make-up lessons will be given for missed class(es) unless absence
is due to illness or death in the family. Make-up lessons must be
done within two weeks of the missed class. No
refunds are given for missed lessons, (activities such as school programs, band trips, sports games,
vacations, etc., do not qualify for make-up lessons).
Personal Belongings
The
dance center is not responsible for lost or stolen personal
belongings. The dance center is not responsible for purchased items
left at the dance center for more than 90 days from the date
merchandise is received, (costumes, photos, DVDs, etc.).
Before & After Care of Students
SDC is not responsible for providing before or after class
care for students. Students under the age of 10 should not be left at
the dance center for more than 10 minutes before or after their
scheduled class(es).
A babysitting fee of $10.00 will be charged for every 15 minutes that your child remains at the dance center after their class is dismissed. This fee will be automatically processed using the card on your account. The fee will be determined on the time your child is picked up from SDC. We will notify you of the fee imposed and email you a receipt of the payment. There are no exceptions.
A babysitting fee of $10.00 will be charged for every 15 minutes that your child remains at the dance center after their class is dismissed. This fee will be automatically processed using the card on your account. The fee will be determined on the time your child is picked up from SDC. We will notify you of the fee imposed and email you a receipt of the payment. There are no exceptions.
Guests of the Dance Center
We
ask that guests remain in the lounge or waiting area until classes
are dismissed. Guests are not permitted into the studios during class
unless permission is granted by the director prior to the start of
class. An observation fee will be due at the time of approval. The
director reserves the right to deny this request.
Proper Alignment of Students Body
During
instruction of dance, there is a need at times for hands-on contact
between the instructor and/or instructor's assistant and the student.
This allows the instructor and/or instructor's assistant to
accurately position the body of the student to help avoid injuries
and/or to assist the student in obtaining the correct alignment of
the body.
Level Progression
Every
child progresses at his/her own pace. Not every child will move
through levels of dance at the same pace. It usually takes a child
more than one year to move from one level to the next, regardless of
age.
This serves to keep a child's interest, as well as maintaining a high confidence level in his/her abilities. Habitual absences make the progression in levels more timely.
This serves to keep a child's interest, as well as maintaining a high confidence level in his/her abilities. Habitual absences make the progression in levels more timely.
Discipline
Sherry's
Dance Center offers quality instruction and provides a positive
learning atmosphere to all students. While dance class will be fun,
it is not play time, or social time, and must not be treated as such.
Disruptive students may be asked to take a time out from that class.
Refunds will not be issued.
Promptness
Please
arrive a few minutes prior to your child's scheduled class time to
allow time to prepare for class. We make every effort to begin and
end classes promptly. Students are encouraged to arrive early to
visit with their friends before class so they are focused and ready
to work.
Attendance
Please
be aware that regular attendance is expected. Most of our classes
develop choreography as the season moves forward. Each student is
considered an important participant. Repeated absences will cause a
student to fall behind in class. Regular absences make it difficult,
not only for the individual student, but for the instructor and the
other students in the class.
Instructors reserve the right to require the student to attend a private make up class or classes to be caught up with choreography and technique to continue in the level enrolled. A fee for private classes will be imposed. Repeated absence indicates a lack of interest in the student's dance education.
Instructors reserve the right to require the student to attend a private make up class or classes to be caught up with choreography and technique to continue in the level enrolled. A fee for private classes will be imposed. Repeated absence indicates a lack of interest in the student's dance education.
Tardiness
Warm-ups
are designed to prepare your child's body for strenuous exercises and
proper technique. Please make every effort to have your child at the
dance center on time for class to avoid missing parts, or all of the
warm-ups — a practice that may result in an injury.
Students who arrive 15 minutes late or more for class may not be permitted to participate. This is at the instructor's discretion. We do, however, recommend the student observe their class, if permission to participate is denied by the instructor. Repeated absences and late arrivals indicate a lack of interest in the student's dance education.
Students who arrive 15 minutes late or more for class may not be permitted to participate. This is at the instructor's discretion. We do, however, recommend the student observe their class, if permission to participate is denied by the instructor. Repeated absences and late arrivals indicate a lack of interest in the student's dance education.
Food & Beverages
All
food and beverages are to be consumed and kept in the lounge (TV
room).
Production
The
participation of the Production is not required for students;
however, it is recommended to become a well-rounded dancer and to enjoy the full experience of their hard work during the regular dance season. Parents
and/or adult students participating in the Production are committing
to participate in dress rehearsals and both performances.
All dancers participating in the SDC Production are required to wear make up for the photo shoot, dress rehearsal and both performances, (SDC will list the appropriate make up prior to the Production).
It is required that students attend the last 2 weeks of classes prior to the Production, as well as the tech rehearsal. Accounts must be paid in full to participate in the Production.
It is required that students attend the last 2 weeks of classes prior to the Production, as well as the tech rehearsal. Accounts must be paid in full to participate in the Production.
Costumes
Students
will be measured and sizing will be determined from the costume
company size chart. Costumes are not custom made for students;
therefore, alterations may be needed. Sherry's Dance Center is not
responsible for alterations.
If a parent or adult student requests a size change, there is a $20.00 exchange fee and payment is due at the time of the request. This request must be made within 10 days of Sherry's Dance Center receiving a costume size guide. Costume fittings will be done during the student's class. If a student is absent during the fitting, the student/parent forfeits their option to request a size change.
If a parent or adult student requests a size change, there is a $20.00 exchange fee and payment is due at the time of the request. This request must be made within 10 days of Sherry's Dance Center receiving a costume size guide. Costume fittings will be done during the student's class. If a student is absent during the fitting, the student/parent forfeits their option to request a size change.
Costume Fees
A costume deposit of $50.00 is due November 1, for each class your child is enrolled. Costume deposits will not be refunded after this date, even if a student withdraws from the Production or Sherry's Dance Center. Costume balances are due February 1.
Costume deposits and balances are separate payments and are not connected to tuition payments, convention payments, competition payments, but not limited to, and should not be confused to request using another payment towards a costume deposit or balance.
Costume balances must be paid, even if a student withdraws from the Production or Sherry's Dance Center. Costume deposits and balances are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Costume Late Fees
Costume balances paid after the due date will result in a 20% late fee for each month payment is delinquent. There is no grace period for costume balances. Costume(s), accessories and tuition account must be paid in full prior to receiving items. The late fee is determined by the balance due on the costume and will accrue each month delinquent. There are no excuses or exceptions.
