Policies

TUITION / PAYMENT

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 Tuition is based on a 9 -month calendar year, from September through May. There are NO REFUNDS for missed classes; however, they may be made-up within 2 WEEKS of the absence.

The rates below are not adjusted from classes cancelled due to holidays, inclement weather or other uncontrollable circumstances. Likewise, there is NO EXTRA CHARGE for months that have 5 classes. Tuition is based on how many hours per week a student studies at LKW. It is a yearly tuition, that we can divide into convenient monthly payments. A one hour class is $58 per month, a 45 minute class is $53 per month, and every hour after the first hour is billed at a 50% discount.

 

In the event of another shut down, LKW Dance Center will continue dance training remotely via Zoom.

Should you choose to pay monthly you must leave a credit card on file.  Cash/check payments must be made by the 15th of each month.  If payment is not received by the 15th of the month, the balance due plus a $15 late fee will be charged to the credit card on file.  Tuition can be paid by cash, check or Mastercard/Visa. No checks will be accepted after April 15th.

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Please note:  PRE-PAID TUITION IS NON REFUNDABLE.  A credit will be issued and is valid for one year.

FAMILY DISCOUNTS & YEAR PAYMENT OPTION:

Family discounts apply to immediate family members only, and must be paid on the first student's first class of the month. First family member (with the most weekly hours) pays full price, each additional family member receives a 10% discount.

Late payments on any payment option will incur a $15 late fee. A $20 fee will be charged for any checks returned to us by your bank.

Please note: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. A credit will be issued and is valid for one year.

CLASS ATTIRE

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Students have until October 1st to purchase all uniform needs. All uniform needs can be purchased directly through LKW Dance Center.

 

Dancewear and footwear may be ordered through the studio, an order form must be filled out and all orders must be paid in full. Download the order form here.

An essential part of dance training involves the maintenance of a clean and disciplined appearance. For admission to classes, students must wear proper dance attire, hairstyle and footwear. Regulations concerning classroom attire will be firmly enforced. 

Ballet - The required dress code for ballet includes a black leotard, with black, suntan, or pink tights, with no additional clothing. Ballet shoes are also required of all students. Hair is required to be pulled back into a bun.

Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, all Company Classes, and all other classes, except Hip Hop -  Black leotard with tights; plain black formfitting Lycra or cotton shorts are acceptable. Ballet or Jazz shoes are required.

Hip Hop - Plain Shorts, or plain leggings, with a plain t-shirt, may be worn. No words or graphics. No sweatpants, sweatshirts, or pajama pants. Lightweight clean sneakers may be worn for Hip Hop; no bare feet.

Acro – Comfortable gymnastics clothes (leotard and shorts, or fitted, plain shorts or leggings) that will not fall in front of a dancer’s face when they tumble. No sweatpants, sweatshirts, or pajama pants. Students will remain barefoot. Hair is required to be pulled back, in a low ponytail, out of the dancer’s face, for each class they attend.

*Mr. Martins Ballet Classes will follow the Color Code for their level:
Black - Level 3
Purple - Level 2
Blue - Level 1

Students will be required to purchase their own ballet leotard. Dancers will be allowed to wear their colored leotard to the rest of their classes on that evening, or they may change into a black leotard for additional classes. Additionally, a pink ballet belt and ballet shoes are required to be worn for ballet. Hair is required to be pulled back into a bun.

As a rule, dancewear should be worn at all times, with no additional clothing over top. As previously stated, no cell phones, electronic watches, or other electronic devices will be permitted inside the dance studios.

 

LKW DANCE CENTER  is committed to each student’s success in learning within a caring, responsive, and safe environment that is free of discrimination, violence, and bullying. Our school works to ensure that all students have the opportunity and support to develop at their fullest potential and share a personal and meaningful bond through dance. All students/families who do not adhere to our policies run the risk of being dismissed from our program.

In Studio Rules

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Students must be dressed properly, hair pulled off face and absolutely no jewelry for every class.

 

All school students must be prepared to dance at the start of each class. Late students may only enter with permission from the director/teacher and may be asked to sit and observe class for injury prevention.

 

Students who miss three or more classes run the risk of missed information. The more you’re here ... the more you know …. the more you dance.

 

If a student is absent, makeup classes are encouraged. Students are allowed to make up missed classes by attending an additional class. (all makeup classes are at the responsibility of the student/parent)

LKW is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please do not bring valuable items to dance class.

 

No gum, food, or drinks other than water are permitted in the studio.

ZERO-TOLERANCE

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THERE IS TO BE NO BULLYING OF ANY SORT.

The safety of our students is a priority. Verbal and physical violence is prohibited at the LKW Dance Center. Under our zero-tolerance policy, staff have no flexibility to consider the circumstances, physical and verbal violence; is unacceptable across the board. The director of the LKW Dance Center has the authority to dismiss all parties from our facility if bullying of any sort is detected.

*All concerns must be reported directly to the Director of The LKW Dance Center.