School Policies
Class placement
Class sizes are limited to provide individualized instruction. In order to maintain a consistent skill level within each class, dancers with prior dance experience wishing to enroll after a session has begun may take a free placement class or discuss placement with the director.
Make-up classes
Dancers are encouraged to make up missed classes. There are no refunds for classes missed. Dancers may take a make-up class in the same or lower level. In case of planned absences, make-up classes may be taken prior to the absence. Make-up classes may not be taken during observation/demonstration week.
Class Observation/Demonstration
Class sizes are limited to provide individualized instruction. In order to maintain a consistent skill level within each class, dancers with prior dance experience wishing to enroll after a session has begun may take a free placement class or discuss placement with the director.
Make-up classes
Dancers are encouraged to make up missed classes. There are no refunds for classes missed. Dancers may take a make-up class in the same or lower level. In case of planned absences, make-up classes may be taken prior to the absence. Make-up classes may not be taken during observation/demonstration week.
We invite family and friends to observe class the 9th week of each semester. There will also be an in studio class demonstration the last week of the semester and a year end performance in a theater at the end of the final semester. A waiting area is provided for non-visiting days.
- Class Observation Week for Spring 2010: May 17–22
Enrollment
The Dance School's enrollment policy is based on three semesters. We encourage students to enroll for the entire semester, however we do have rolling admissions that allow for late registration should space permit. Holidays have been figured into tuition fees.
Attire
Creative Movement:
Girls - pink leotard, pink footless tights, bare feet
Boys - dark colored shorts or sweats, white t-shirt, bare feet
Prep Dance:
Girls - White leotard, pink convertible or footless tights, pink leather or canvas ballet shoes
Boys - dark colored shorts or sweats, white t-shirt, white socks, white ballet slippers
Ballet 1 through 5:
Female - black leotard (no skirts please), tank or any sleeve length (no halters), pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Male - black tights, white socks, white ballet slippers, white t-shirt
Jazz 1 through 4:
Female - black leotard or snug fitting black or white shirt (no logos and covering the tummy), black pants, sweats or shorts with stretch (no jeans or baggy pants), black jazz shoes or sneakers
Male – snug fitting white or black t-shirt (no logos), black pants, sweats or shorts with stretch (no jeans or baggy pants), black jazz shoes or sneakers
Hip Hop 1 through 3:
Female and Male – solid color t-shirts (no logos please), sweats or shorts with stretch (no jeans or baggy pants), jazz or running sneakers used only for class
Tap Prep, Beginning Tap and Tap 1 through 4:
Female - black leotard or snug fitting black shirt, black jazz pants, shorts or skirt with stretch (no jeans or baggy pants), black tap shoes
Male – snug fitting white or black t-shirt, black shorts, sweats or pants with stretch (no jeans or baggy pants), black tap shoes
Contemporary:
Female - black leotard or snug fitting shirt, black pants, sweats or shorts with stretch, bare feet
Male – snug fitting white or black t-shirt, pants, shorts, or sweats with stretch, bare feet
Hair
Ladies must wear their hair secured away from their face and shoulders: in a bun for Ballet classes; in a ponytail for Jazz, Tap and Modern classes
For their own safety, students may not take class in stocking feet.
No jewelry or watches may be worn in class (exception: small post earrings).
In the cooler months of the year these types of dance warmers can be worn: leg warmers, pink for the ladies, black for the gentlemen, and a tight fitting knit sweater pink for the ladies, black for the gentlemen.
2009-2010 Important Dates:
- September 14: First day of Fall Trimester
- November 23-28: Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
- December 19: Last day of Fall Trimester
- Dec. 20 - Jan. 3: Winter Break - No Classes
- January 4: First Day of Winter Trimester
- January 18: Martin Luther Kind Day - No Classes
- February 15: President's Day - No Classes
- February 22 - 27: Class Observation Week
- March 13: Last day of Winter Trimester
- March 15: First day of Spring Trimester
- April 5 -10: Spring Break - No Classes
- May 17 - 22: Class Observation Week
- May 31: Memorial Day - No Classes
- June 18: Dress Rehearsal for Spring Recital
- June 19: Spring Recital (Everett Performing Arts Ctr)
- June 19: Last day of Spring Trimester
- June 21: First day of Summer Camps
Snow and adverse weather policy
SNOW: The Dance School will close due to snow in conjunction with the Everett School District. Please note that if there are any other adverse weather conditions or snow fall clears by afternoon The Dance School could open. Please call 425.259.6861 or email admin@thedanceschool.org to confirm school closure.