Policies

       Observation windows are left open at the teacher's discretion for your viewing pleasure.  When blinds are  
          open, please   do not knock or talk to your children through the window.  Please stand back from the glass so 
          the children don't feel as though you are intruding on their class.  The teacher may close the blinds if she feels   
          the class, including your child, would benefit without the additional distraction of observers.  At the beginning of 
          the year, the teacher may keep the blinds closed until the last ten minutes of class especially for young classes  
          coping with separation anxiety.   Please do not knock on the window or insist the blinds be opened.  Teachers 
          enjoy their classes being observed but will do  what is necessary for each child to have a wonderful dance 
          experience.  The teacher will always try to open the blinds the last ten minutes of class.

       Teachers will assist children with their belongings at the beginning and ending of class.  Children do better separating from their parents in the waiting area rather than in the studio.  Therefore, we encourage parents to remain outside the studio door prior to and following class.
	
       Students may only be left at the studio a maximum of 15 minutes after their last class of the day.  Dancers      
           Workshop  is not equipped to care for students after  their dance class.  Prompt pickup is encouraged and  
           appreciated. 
	
	Students arriving late for class will be asked to sit and observe.  Please if you have young children and are late do not interrupt the class.  This is very distracting and discourteous to the children who have arrived on time.  Our ability to provide quality classes requires your cooperation in this area.
	
	Dressing properly for class demonstrates respect for the teacher and the art form.  Students wearing inappropriate dance wear will be asked to sit and observe.  The teacher cannot make corrections without being able to see the dancer's body, legs and feet.
		
       Feel free to notify the office of any problems you may have regarding classes, illness, accounts, etc.   If you need to speak with the teacher inform the office or send a note with your child.  Teachers are not allowed to leave their classes unattended to consult with parents.  Concerns are best discussed privately when the teacher is able to devote the time to your needs.
	
	Dancers Workshop's daily schedule is often a 14-hour day.  The office is staffed as many hours of the day as possible.  If no one is in the office, please leave a message at the message center instead of interrupting classes to ask an instructor to handle a problem.   Calls with be returned ASAP.  If a message is left, keep in mind that many of our instructors do not finish with classes until 10:00 P.M.  Therefore, calls may be returned the following day.
		
       Dancers Workshop is not responsible for items left or lost at the studio.  Please keep valuables at home.
	
	Please help keep the waiting areas clean and safe.  Children should not be allowed to run in the halls, stand on the benches, or hit on the "glass" windows.  Do not allow children, including siblings, to eat in the studio.  
        
        Late Pickup Policy - if your child requires staff supervision after their required pickup time, your account will            
            be  assessed a Late Pickup Fee according to this schedule:
            Late 5-15 minutes - $10 fee per occurrence        Late Over 15 minutes - $20 fee per occurrence
            This fee will be paid along with the next month’s tuition.  

       Dancers Workshop communicates through website, email and postings in the studio.  Please review www.dancersworkshopaustin.com for the most up-to-date information.  Emails sent are pertinent (info@dancersworkshopaustin.com).  Please read all emails sent.

        Dancers Workshop accepts payments in cash, check, or through Automated Clearing House (ACH).        Credit/Debit cards are not accepted.
      
        The Enrollment Fee is $50 for individual students and $65 for a family with more than one dancer.

        The “Amount Due Upon Registration” includes the enrollment fee and tuition for August (1/2 month) and May (full month.)  It is non-refundable and non transferable to any other amount due.  You must pay this amount to secure your dancer’s place in class.

        Monthly tuition is non-refundable and due on or before the 1st of each month from September through April.  A reminder notice will be posted but no invoices will be mailed.  Tuition is based on a 10-month enrollment and is the same each month regardless of lessons in each month.

        A $15 late fee will automatically be added to your account if tuition is not received by the 10th of the month.    A statement will be mailed only of your account is in arrears.  This fee will not be waived.

        Family Discounts - Families with more than one dancer will receive a 5% discount rounded to nearest dollar.

        A $35.00 fee will be added to your account for all returned checks.

        We will not accept post-dated checks.

        Makeup classes must be made up within 30 days and are not transferable to the next session.  Tuition is due regardless of attendance.

        To cancel/drop a class, the office must receive a 30 day written notice.  Forms are available at the office.  You are responsible for tuition until 30 days after the office has received written notice.

        If your account is more than 60 days or $500 past due, your dancer will not be allowed to continue with technique classes.  Balance must be paid in full to return to classes or student will be permanently dropped.  Accounts 90 days past due will be sent to collections.

        Please be prompt in picking up your children after class.  If this is a recurring event, a fee will be incurred.


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11150 Research Blvd., Suite 107  Austin, Texas 78759  512.349.7197