Studio & Covid
Policies
 

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Code of Conduct:

At CDS we expect both parents and students to treat our staff, other families, and our facility with the ultimate respect. CDS values teamwork, community, encouragement, and creating a safe place for every child, both physically and emotionally. Gossiping and bullying are strictly forbidden both in class and online.

If this code of conduct is broken, a meeting with both the student and parent will be set up with the director immediately. 

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Creation Dance Camps:

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2023 SUMMER DANCE CAMP POLICIES:
-Creation Dance Camp tuition is non-refundable.
-Creation Dance Camp tuition cannot be transferred to other camps and classes outside of the 2023 Creation Summer Session. 
-Creation Dance Camp registration may be transferred to another 2023 Summer Dance Camp if space is still available.
-If registration is cancelled before June 15th, a 50% tuition credit will be posted to your portal account. 
-If registration is cancelled after June 15th, there will be no credit or refund given, however, dance camp registration may be transferred to another camp within the 2023 Summer Session if space is available, as mentioned above.
-To cancel, written notice MUST be sent to info@creationdancestudio.com. 

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2023 MID-WINTER BREAK DANCE CAMP POLICIES:

Mid-winter break Creation Dance Camp tuition is non-refundable after Monday, 2/13. Enrollment may be transferred to another camp date within the same session if space if available. If cancelled before Monday, 2/13, a full tuition credit will be added to your account.

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Class Placement:

Placements are based on ability, age, and what is best for each individual student as they grow as dancers. Students may be asked to repeat a level in order to refine their skills and technique before moving up to a higher level. Students may also be asked to move into a higher level if they need an increase in challenge. We appreciate your cooperation, understanding, and trust that our instructors are extremely knowledgable and have your child's best interest in mind when placement decisions are made. 

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Attendance:

-Dancers should arrive in full dance attire 5 minutes prior to their scheduled class time. Missing “warm-ups” due to tardiness may cause injury and is disruptive to the class.

-Dancers that are 15 minutes late for class, without prior notice, will need to observe class. This is to protect your dancer from potential injury due to a missed warmup.

-Attending class on a regular basis is extremely important for all students and their progress as dancers.

-5 or more absences during rehearsal season for our Spring Recital (January-June) may result in dancers not being able to participate in the show.

Financial Enrollment/Registration Fee:

There is an annual non-refundable registration fee of $40.00 charged per family (This does not apply to summer drop-in classes.) All registration must be done online.

Tuition:

-Tuition is split into 10 monthly installments that are automatically charged to the credit card on file on the 1st business day of each month.

-Enrollment in Autopay is required for all students (summer drop-in classes are an exception).

-Tuition rate is prorated for holidays or no class days. There will be no credits, refunds, or transfers for missed lessons.

-It is expected that tuition will be paid through the end of the session, without exception, regardless of vacation, sick days, or other conflicts. 

-Once a student is enrolled in a class it is expected that they will complete the entire School Year Session (Sept-June).

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Refunds:

NO REFUNDS. Tuition that has been paid and processed is non-transferable and non-refundable.

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Late Fees:

-There is an automatic $20 late fee for all accounts with an outstanding balance 10 days after tuition is posted.

-Students that have accounts with an outstanding balance for more than 30 days cannot attend their class(es) until the outstanding balance has been paid. Once the balance is paid, students may return to class.

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Declined Auto pay Credit Card or ACH:

If your credit card or ACH account is declined, you will be charged a $35 processing fee if not updated by the 5th day of the current month.

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Collections:

All account balances unpaid for a period of 90 days/three months will be sent to collections.

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Drop Policy:
Written notice of intent to cancel enrollment is required.
Once a student is enrolled in a class, we expect that they will complete the entire session. We will continue to hold a place for your student in the class and charge monthly tuition installments until an email from the parent/guardian has been received with the specific drop date listed. 

Important: Please note that tuition will NOT be prorated, credited, or partially refunded if a student withdraws from a class mid-month. There is no refund or credit for tuition that has been previously paid and processed prior to the drop date. There is no refund or credit for tuition due, or paid, in the month that the class is dropped.

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Medical Termination:

If a student must stop dancing for medical reasons, a written note from the parent/legal guardian and medical doctor must be submitted explaining the nature of the medical condition. Credit will be given upon review of CDS.

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Add Policy:

If a student adds a class during a session the tuition will be pro-rated for the first month based on the standard hourly rate amount or a drop-in rate for a single class.

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Class Transfer Policy:

All transfers of classes must be approved by both the teacher of the class the student is transferring into as well as out of before the transfer is approved. All transfers will take at least 1-week for approval and the student must wait for approval prior to transferring into the new class

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Cancelled classes (due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances):

Creation Dance Studio follows the Mercer Island School District (MISD) for emergency and severe weather closures. On days that the MISD has cancelled school, dance classes will also be cancelled for the safety of CDS families & staff members. On late start days and non-school days (Saturdays & Sundays), we will assess if we can safely hold classes. All families impacted will receive a text and an email if class(es) will be cancelled. There will also be an alert on the CDS portal and a post on social media (Facebook and Instagram). 

We do not offer refunds or credits for classes that are cancelled due to weather or emergency closures. We do offer make up classes and encourage all students who have missed a class due to winter weather to attend a make up class. Please click HERE for more information about make up classes and email info@creationdancestudio.com to set up a make up class for your dancer.

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Zoom classes will be offered for intermediate and intermediate/advanced classes only. If your dancer is in a class that will be offered via Zoom, an email will be sent out as soon as possible with instructions regarding accessing your dancer's Zoom class.

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Make-up Classes:

Make up classes MUST be scheduled within one month of the missed class. If you or your student are unable to attend class, please enter the absence through your portal account or send an email to info@creationdancestudio.com to schedule a make up class. Make up classes should be same type and same level of class that is missed, with the exception of classes that are not offered more than once a week (ex: If a jazz class is missed, student must make up a jazz class). If class is not made-up within one month of their absence, the make-up class opportunity does not extend further.

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Active Classes:

There must be at least 3 dancers signed up for a class in order for it to run during the school year. If a class does not have at least 3 dancers we will either combine two classes together or recommend a different class for your dancer.

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Cancellation of class:

If Creation Dance Studio cancels a class that has been paid in full, and no other class is substituted, a student account credit for the remainder of the classes that have already been paid for will be added to the student’s account . Credits must be used for tuition first and if no other class is available, options for credit memo use will be discussed with director.

Dress Code:

The dress code can be found on the Creation Dance Studio website and must be followed. If a dancers does not have the correct shoes or attire they will not be allowed to participate in class for their own safety. Large jewelry, watches, etc. are prohibited. 

Hair:

All dancers must have their hair pulled back, away from the face and off of the neck. Ballet students must have their hair in a bun. A bun, ponytail, or braid is okay for all other classes.
 

Recital & Costumes:

-Each year Creation Dance Studio has an end of the year recital in June.

-Please note that dancers performing in the recital will be required to buy a costume for each class that ranges between $55-$75/costume.

-Adults or parents of students choosing not to perform in the recital must notify the office by January 1st.

-If a student pays associated costs for the recital including costume, tickets, or photos, or videos, and decides they no longer want to or cannot participate, there will not be any credits or refunds given for these costs.

Private Lessons: Private lessons are to be paid in full at time of the private. If you schedule a private lesson and fail to attend, are late or fail to notify the instructor at least four hours prior to your scheduled time, you will be charged the hourly rate with no exceptions.