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Policies

Studio Policies

Right To Cancel

Jo Ann Warren Studio reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. In this event, another class will be suggested. If you are unable to continue in the new class and withdraw, any unused tuition will be refunded.

Class Placement

We want everyone to succeed and that means being placed in classes correctly. Class placement is based on age as of September 1st. If at any time the studio owner/teacher feels that a student has been placed incorrectly, they will be moved into the appropriate class.

*Placement in classes may not always follow above guidelines; all placement is at the discretion of the teacher.

Attendance

Please call the studio if you are going to be late or absent from class. Coming in to watch class is encouraged if you are feeling well enough to attend. Ask for the available makeup class list.

Dress Code

Dress code guidelines will be given out at registration. Please be advised that any student not dressed in proper attire will be asked to sit out of class for that day.

Spring Recital

Recital

Our recitals are held typically the second weekend in May and our rehearsals are held in the weeks prior to the recital. Recital updates will be emailed to the account on file and posted to our social media pages. Participation is encouraged but not mandatory. An effort is made to minimize the number of shows a single family performs in, it is not always possible to put all family members in one show. If you have multiple children or if you are in multiple classes- your child or children may be in multiple shows.
    • Monday, March 17th– Tickets on sale
    • Saturday, February 1st- Production Dues Due
    • Monday, April 28th- Saturday, May 3rd-Last week of classes/ Costume Handout
    • Tuesday, May 6th– Dress Rehearsal
    • Saturday, May 11th– Spring Recital– St. Johns High School
  • Costumes: Costume purchases are made in our online dance store. Costume purchases are non-refundable. To guarantee delivery costumes must be purchased by January 27th. Costumes will be shipped to the studio and delivered to students the last week of classes. All accounts must be settled to receive costumes
  • Production Dues: A $80.00 per family, non-refundable production fee is due for all students. This fee includes a professional recital video, group and solo picture day sitting, as well as a recital t-shirt. Recital Fee will be charged to your account February 1st. A detailed Costume Look Book will be posted in December outling all recital routines and costume ordering instructions

Costumes

Costume purchases are made in our online dance store. Costume purchases are non-refundable. To guarantee delivery costumes must be purchased by January 29th. Costumes will be shipped to the studio and delivered to students the last week of classes. All accounts must be settled to receive costumes. Costume includes garment bag, costume & accessories. Shoes and tights are the responsibility of the parent or guardian

    • Little Movers — $75
    • Preschool Combo, Kindercombo, Tumblers, Groovers— $85
    • Primary, Essentials, Foundations, Teens — $85-$95 (3 combo costume maximum)
LITTLE MOVERS
2-3 YEARS
30 MINUTES
1 DANCE/ 1 COSTUME
PRESCHOOL I/II
3.5-5.5 YEARS
45 MINUTES
2 DANCES/ 1 COSTUME
KINDER COMBO
5.5-7.5 YEARS
1 HOUR
2 DANCES/ 1 COSTUME
TUMBLERS (ACRO)
4-7 YEARS
30 MINUTES
1 DANCE/ 1 COSTUME
GROOVERS (HIP HOP)
5-7 YEARS
30 MINUTS
1 DANCE/ 1 COSTUME
PRIMARY COMBO
6-11 YEARS
1.5 HOUR
2 DANCES/ 1 COSTUME
JAZZ
9-18 YEARS
45 MINUTES
1 DANCE/ 1 COSTUME
TAP
9-18 YEARS
30 MINUTES
1 DANCE/ 1 COSTUME
CONTEMPORARY
9-18 YEARS
45 MINUTES
1 DANCE/ 1 COSTUME
HIP HOP
9-18 YEARS
30 MINUTES
1 DANCE/ 1 COSTUME
TUMBLING
9-18 YEARS
45 MINUTES- 1 HOUR
1 DANCE/ 1 COSTUME
BALLET
9-18  YEARS
1 HOUR
1 DANCE/ 1 COSTUME

Closings and Attendance

Make Up Classes

Makeup classes are available in the event of a class cancellation or sick day. They are not mandatory but are made available for your convenience. All make-ups must be made within two weeks of a missed class. Please notify the office if you will be attending a makeup class.

Snow/Other inclement weather

The studio will close in the event that Worcester schools cancel due to snow or any other type of inclement weather. No refunds will be given in the event of snow or other inclement weather. Closings will be posted on all social media and emailed to families.

Other Closings

Sometimes it is inevitable that the studio will close due to scheduling conflicts with competitions or conventions. Also sometimes due to student illness, one cannot attend class. To make up your missed classes due to these circumstances you will be given another time to attend a similar class during the week.

Rules & Conduct

•  Classes are taken at your own risk. The owners, teachers, assistants and staff are not responsible for any injuries suffered by any student before, during or after class; or by anyone waiting for a student.

• We are not responsible for lost articles. Please leave all valuables at home and label everything.

• If a student damages Studio property, parents will be assessed for repairs.

•  No smoking in the Studio at any time.

•  Emergency cancellations will be sent via email, the office voice-mail, and the school facebook page.

•  No gum chewing in class.

•  Long hair must be worn up and off the face at all times. No jewelry and appropriate dancewear and shoes are required.

•  Unauthorized use of class materials, routines and/or choreography is strictly prohibited.

•  Students participating in competitions shows and other Studio related activities do so at their own risk.

•  Please contact the Studio if you must miss class.

•  Any student of Jo Ann Warren Studio gives their permission for any photography or video that is taken of them to be used in promotion, including the rights of newspapers, brochures, cable, TV advertising, FACEBOOK or www.joannwarrenstudio.com.

•  Disrespect toward teachers, class assistants and fellow students will not be tolerated.