STUDIO
POLICY

STUDIO POLICY

All registrations can be made online, at our studio or by calling 978-251-1700 for proper class placement.

The DNE dance season runs from September through May.

A single student registration fee for a single child of $25.00 and a family registration fee of $35.00 is required at the time of registration.

Tuition Nine Installment Payment Plan: Nine installments made on the first of each month on our Auto-Payment Plan. First installment due at the time of registration, second through ninth installments due September through April.

NO REFUNDS on TUITION, REGISTRATION FEES or COSTUME DEPOSITS or BALANCES. NO EXCEPTIONS! If a student cancels their dance program, any remaining tuition on their account will remain as a credit for the immediate family. There is no expiration for this credit.

Should the studio have to Dance Virtual, Tuition will remain the same as live classes and will continue with our Professional Virtual Plan.

Costume deposits and costume balances will be required by the assigned due dates TBD. Invoices for costume balances will be emailed. 

All accounts must be current in order for costumes to be ordered and tickets and costumes to be released.
A 10% discount for a third child registered from one family.

DNE School of Dance accepts cash, check, Master Card or Visa payments.
Tuition must be current for any make up classes.

STUDIO POLICIES

TUITION/COSTUME DEPOSITS & BALANCES

You must notify the studio via email or direct phone call if your child will be withdrawing from a class(es). Until we are notified of withdrawal any Auto Payment plan will continue until notified otherwise.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Classes and Teachers are subject to change at any time.

Any classes with five students or less may be cancelled or asked to move to another scheduled class day.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

If there is inclement weather, an email will be sent notifying you of either closing the studio for classes or closing early. It will also be posted on the homepage of our Website, Facebook and Instagram.

Snow make-up classes can be made within the season at the same class level or a level recommended by an instructor or office staff. If there are more than 3 snow days on one particular day within a season we will make every effort to arrange a snow makeup class.


SNOW POLICY

A total effort must be made to attend every class. Dance is a group effort and any absence affects everyone in the class. Please notify the office if your student will be absent from class by either calling us at 978-251-1700 or emailing us at information@dancenewengland.com. If the student is a "no show" for their class then that class is not eligible for a make up class.

Tuition payment must be current for any make up classes.

Students have one month to take their make up class.

If a student is absent more than five times after the start of choreography for the Spring Festival, the teacher has the option to remove the student from the routine.

Students are not permitted to leave class for any reason without notifying the instructor.

DNE is not responsible for any unattended child before or after their dance class.


ATTENDANCE/MAKE-UP CLASSES/TARDINESS

FEMALES – Leotard and tights at all times. Hair pulled back. No jewelry

MALES – Sweatpants or jazz pants and plain/solid colored t-shirt

ALL DANCERS MUST BE IN PROPER DANCE ATTIRE! Jeans, half-tops or street clothes are not allowed.



CLASS ATTIRE & DANCE WEAR

BALLET
ALL LEVELS – PINK BALLET SHOES
BLACK BALLET SHOES FOR MALES

TAP
Kinderbasic, Primary 1, Primary 2, Intermediate/ Intermediate Intensive, Secondary/Secondary Intensive, Junior 1/Junior 1 Intensive, Junior 2 Intensive - TAN TAP SHOES / BLACK TAP SHOES FOR MALES
 Junior 2/3, Teen, Junior 3 Intensive, Advanced - BLACK TAP SHOES

JAZZ
Intermediate/Intermediate Intensive, Secondary/Secondary Intensive, Junior 1/ Junior 1 Intensive, Junior 2 Intensive - TAN JAZZ SHOES / BLACK JAZZ SHOES FOR MALES

Junior 2/3, Teen, Junior 3 Intensive, Advanced - TAN JAZZ SHOES / BLACK JAZZ SHOES FOR MALES

IRISH STEP
ALL LEVELS – Irish Step Soft Shoe Classes - BLACK GHILLIES / BLACK BALLET SHOES FOR MALES

ALL LEVELS – Irish Step Hard Shoe Classes - BLACK HARD SHOES

HIP HOP
ALL LEVELS – BLACK NIKE SNEAKERS WITH WHITE “SWOOSH”

STREETFUNK
ALL LEVELS – BLACK NIKE SNEAKERS WITH WHITE “SWOOSH”

MODERN - LYRICAL - CONTEMPORARY
Bare Feet

BALLROOM
Newcomer and Bronze – SATIN FLESH OPEN-TOED WITH REGULATION 1 ¼” HEEL
Silver and Gold – SATIN FLESH OPEN-TOED WITH REGULATION 2” HEEL

**No outdoor shoes allowed in any of our studios for all dancers and family members. Shoes that are to be worn in class MUST be carried into the studio.**

**At no times are cell phones, food, soft drinks or juices allowed in our studios. WATER ONLY.**



SHOE REQUIREMENTS

In consideration of the dance lessons afforded me under this agreement by DNE School of Dance, Inc. and in recognition of the physically strenuous nature of dancing. I hereby knowingly freely, and voluntarily waive any right of cause of action of any kind whatsoever, arising as a result of such activity or illness from which liability may or could accrue to DNE School of Dance, Inc. 

If you prefer not to have Your child appear on our website or social media please contact our office. No names are included on Social Media posts. 

NO refunds on any Registration, Registration Fees, Costumes Deposits, Costume Balances, Festival Tickets, etc. A DNE credit will be issued to any registration withdrawal for classes with no expiration date. Our Season tuition is paid in nine installments via AUTO PAY with a MasterCard or VISA. Tuition is run the first of the month. No portion of this fee paid or outstanding is refunded in the event of absence, withdrawal or dismissal of a student from the school. I agree to pay all incidental expenses as incurred by this student, but are not limited to costumes, dance wear, performance tickets, optional trips, special events, etc. Tuition is due on the First of the Month. A $15.00 late fee will be applied to tuition received after the 10th of the month. I also agree to pay a $20.00 returned check fee to DNE for any returned checks. If there are two or more returned checks to DNE, the remainder of the your tuition payments for that season will be required to be paid by cash, cashier's check or MC/VISA. DNE has the right to ask your dancer to observe their class if tuition payments fall behind.



AGREEMENT

Thank you for the last 17 years. My time with you has been the greatest. You taught me so much, and I could never thank you enough. I am who I am because of all you have given, all you have taught me. While this may be the end of my chapter with you, I will always cherish it. Thank you for the greatest gift of all, the gift of dance!

LB | 2023 Graduating senior

Thank you for one of the best recitals ever. All of the kind, caring teachers and staff have made this difficult time a bit brighter for us.

JW | 2021

Jess is an amazing dancer and teacher. She has the perfect balance of energy and mindfulness to reach all of us returning to dance.

JM | 2023 adult dance participant

You and all the DNE staff have all our love and gratitude for seeing us through this pandemic. Without all of you, not sure where the kids or parents would be! You are all angels!

ds | 2021

DNE has helped shape who Olivia is today. We want to thank you for eleven years of dedication, exceptional teaching & mentoring. Her dancing will continue because of her passion and outstanding schooling. 

KS | dance parent

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