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STUDIO POLICIES

Attendance

Attendance in class is crucial for a dancer’s development. When emergencies do arise, dancers are encouraged to notify the studio prior to class. No refunds or credits will be given for classes missed. See the office for a list of appropriate make-up classes.

 

You must notify Spotlight Dance Conservatory, Inc. in writing if you are dropping a class, otherwise you will be charged until you do so.  Please remember there are no refunds, so you will be enrolled until the period for which you have registered has expired.

 

If you drop a class, but then decide to rejoin you must re-register for the class and pay the applicable registration fee again.

Tardiness

  • When entering a class tardy, the student should ask permission to participate.

  • Due to the importance of a complete warm-up, it is up to the teacher’s discretion to decide if there is an adequate amount of warm-up left for the student to participate in class.

  • If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for class, you may not be able to participate, but can watch.

Snow Policy

  • If Newtown Schools are canceled, students are sent home for an early dismissal or after school activities are canceled due to the weather, Spotlight Dance Conservatory will be closed if the weather continues to pose a threat.

  • An email will be sent out by 2:00 PM to confirm if Spotlight Dance Conservatory is closed or open for the evening.

  • If the Newtown schools are delayed then all morning classes are canceled for that day. ​

  • Please check the Spotlight Dance Conservatory Facebook or Instagram page for cancellation notices. 

  • If classes are canceled due to weather, please look on the schedule for an appropriate make-up option. 

  • If a class is canceled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances more than 2 times, a make-up class will be scheduled on a Saturday, Sunday or during a scheduled vacation day.

Tuition

  • The 2024-2025 season starts Monday, September 9th and ends Saturday, June 7, 2025

  • Tuition Payment Information:

    • ​Tuition can be broken into 4 separate installments. Payment 1 is due at the time of registration, payment 2 is due November 1st, Payment 3 is due January 15th and Payment 4 is due March 15th. There will be a 10% discount for additional siblings if paying quarterly ONLY

    • A 7% discount is given to clients who pay tuition in full (additional sibling discount not applicable and option expires September 30, 2024)

    • Please remember that this is a finance plan for the entire season and not a per class fee. Tuition is determined by an hourly rate of classes taken during a week

  • Everyone is required to enroll in autopay. You may pay by check or cash, but the payment must be in by the installment due date or the credit card on file will be automatically charged

  • A convenience fee of approximately 3% will be applied to all credit card transactions

  • If a credit card does not go through, and no payment has been received after 10 days of the due date, a $15.00 late fee will be charged

  • Statements will only be emailed to delinquent accounts. If payment is not made within 45 days of the due date, the student will not be able to participate in the classes until the account is brought up to date

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*For more detailed information on tuition rates and pricing, email Jen at jenm@newtowndance.com​

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  • Refund Policy:

    • ​The registration fee is non-refundable, but if you paid your tuition in full or paid the first installment, please contact us in writing and we will provide the following refunds: 

      • August 1st - 100% minus registration fee & any convenience fees September 11th - 75% minus minus registration fee & any convenience fees October 15th - 50% minus registration fee & any convenience fees October 31st - 25% minus registration fee & any convenience fees 

  • Refunds that are issued as credits will expire one year from the date they were issued. There are no cash refunds for credit card payments

  • Registration fees are not refundable.

  • There will be a service fee of $35 for a returned check. If your check is returned more than two times, you must pay with cash for the remainder of the year

  • When payment is submitted, enrollment is confirmed and a commitment is made for the entire season. You may cancel at any time in writing and we will suspend your enrollment until further notice. No refunds will be given for the “quarter”

  • Credit card refunds will be issued minus any convenience fees (approx. 3%) 

  • Siblings receive a 10% discount for the 4-installment plan only

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