Ballet technique is a mandatory and integral class for all SDA students. It is the foundation of all dance and good technique carries over into all other genres of dance instruction.
Tuition
SDA is run in 4 seasonal sessions- Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. All 4 sessions are required for competitive students. Fall, Winter, Spring for all recital performing students.
Tuition may be paid by cash, check, Venmo, or credit card in either monthly or seasonal session installments. Monthly payments are due by the 10th of each month. Payments made after the 10th will be subject to a $10.00 late fee.
Please be sure to write your child’s name in the memo section on all checks for tracking purposes.
A $20.00 bank fee will be charged for any returned checks.
Updated late fee information: Tuition is due the first of the month. There is a 15 day grace period, after which $5 will be added weekly to you outstanding balance.
Attendance
Students are evaluated for placement based on variables such as age, experience and mastery of specific skills to assure your child will be challenged and is in a constant state of learning and growth. Any placement adjustments will be made by the end of our Fall session in order to accommodate for preparation of the annual Spring recital.
Weekly class attendance is mandatory for all competitive students that are competing for the 2021-22 season. In the event of an unexpected illness or unavoidable absence, please notify director ASAP. We reserve the right to restrict any student from competing or performing in the event of excessive absences, regardless of previous fees paid.
Extra rehearsals are often required leading up to a competition or performance. The director will do her best to give enough time to plan scheduling accordingly.
Competition, conventions and Master Class fees are additional charges to our monthly tuition for competitive students, and will vary depending on the event.
Costumes
Costume payments for Spring recital are due in full by December 15th, 2023 Costumes cannot be cancelled or refunded. Please complete the recital form at the front desk.
Measurements are taken the week prior to payment, in order to determine payment according to sizing noted above. Costume pricing does not include tights, which will be ordered and can be purchased prior to pictures. All students must purchase and wear SDA tights to ensure a uniform look.
Holiday Schedule
The studio will be open during April school vacation.
In the event of inclement weather,
please call (401)-465-5529 or check our Facebook page for information
Dress Code
All students attending weekly classes are allowed to wear any of the following;
Leotards- any style, also ballet skirts, dance shorts, leg warmers, ballet sweaters. All must be either black or ballet pink- no crazy colors or prints.
Hair- must be secured, buns, braids ponytails are all examples of secured hair.
Tights – Babies are the only classes that may wear pink or tan 'footed' tights. All Level I and up must wear either convertible or stirrup style pink or tan tights.
Shoes-
Kinder Babies and Level 1- pink ballet & black patent leather tap
Level 2- pink ballet, black oxford tap, tan jazz
Intermediate/teen- pink split-sole ballet, tan footed ½ sole, tan jazz, black oxford tap
A shoe order will be placed at the end of each month if you would like to order from us.
NO- loose t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, necklaces, large earrings, bracelets or gum chewing.
If someone other than a parent is going to be picking up your child, please let our staff know prior to your departure.
Please feel free to contact us with ANY questions or concerns.
Our commitment to providing the best dance instruction is top priority and we welcome any comments, ideas or constructive feedback.
(401)-465-5529