Policies

Please familiarize yourself with the following studio policies before registering for classes. These policies are intended to keep classes running smoothly, provide consistency for our dancers and families, and help everyone have a positive experience at All That Dance.

REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT

Registration is required each dance year. Our regular dance season runs September through May.

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. ATD reserves the right to move a student to a class in which we feel they will learn and succeed best.

Please check your registration confirmation carefully. Your SportsEngine Motion account can be accessed throughout the year to view your class schedule, tuition and account status.

Late registration is available for classes with openings through September 30. Current registration dates, deadlines and fees can be found on our register page.

Students wishing to enroll in pointe must be at least 13 years old, have at least one year of immediate prior ballet training at ATD, and be enrolled in both ballet and pre-pointe for the current dance year. Pointe placement requires teacher approval.

TUITION & PAYMENTS

Tuition is divided into monthly payments throughout the dance season and is posted to your SportsEngine Motion account.

Accounts must remain current. Late fees apply to overdue balances, and students whose accounts remain past due may not be permitted to continue lessons until the account is brought current.

A dancer’s absence from class does not reduce the cost of operating the class or studio; therefore, tuition is not prorated for missed lessons.

Current tuition rates, discounts, payment options and fees can always be found on our Prices & Payments page.

DROPPING CLASSES

Please notify ATD if your dancer will no longer be attending a class.

Students who stop attending or drop classes during March, April or May are subject to the current late-season drop fee of $50 that will be due at that time. 

PROPER ATTIRE

Students should have appropriate dance attire and shoes by the fourth week of lessons.

Dancers should wear comfortable clothing that allows instructors to see body alignment and movement. Leotards, tights, dance/yoga pants, shorts and fitted tops are appropriate depending on the class.

Ballet students are encouraged to wear a leotard so instructors can more easily see and correct body alignment.

Jeans and street clothes are not appropriate dance attire.

Jewelry should be kept to a minimum for safety and to prevent loss or distraction.

Absolutely NO GUM during class.

SHOES

Students should wear the appropriate shoes for each class:

Tap: black tap shoes
Ballet: pink ballet shoes for girls; black ballet shoes for boys
Jazz / Hip Hop / Poms: black jazz shoes
Lyrical: tan/skin-tone lyrical shoes
Modern / Acro: Bare feet unless otherwise instructed
Pointe: Properly fitted pointe shoes approved by the instructor

Street shoes are not permitted on the dance floors.

Dance shoes are available through ATD. We can fit dancers at the studio and order shoes on Fridays. Current styles and prices are listed on our Prices & Payments page.

HOLIDAYS & SCHEDULED BREAKS

ATD observes three main breaks during the regular dance season:

Thanksgiving Break
Winter Break
Spring Break

These breaks are already calculated into the dance-year schedule and tuition; therefore, there are no scheduled make-up classes for holiday breaks.

Please see the current Calendar for exact dates.

BAD WEATHER

We do our best to remain OPEN whenever conditions allow.

If classes are cancelled or the studio closes early because of weather, families will be notified by email and updates will be posted through SportsEngine Motion, the ATD website and our social media pages.

If you know your dancer will not be able to attend because of weather conditions, please let us know. Attendance information can help us make decisions regarding classes.

MISSED CLASSES

If your dancer must miss class, we appreciate knowing ahead of time when possible.

Missed lessons may be made up in an appropriate class when space and scheduling allow. Please check with Miss Lindsay before attending another class as a make-up.

Only classes actually missed are eligible for make-up.

We encourage dancers to complete make-ups earlier in the dance year. Once recital choreography begins, classes are learning different dances and appropriate make-up opportunities become more limited.

Tuition credit is not given for student absences.

OBSERVATION

Cameras in the dance rooms allow parents and guardians to watch classes from the lobby.

Please remain in the lobby while classes are in progress unless invited into the dance room by an instructor. Keeping the dance rooms free from additional activity helps students stay focused and allows teachers to conduct class without unnecessary distractions.

RESTROOM & DRINK BREAKS

Students are encouraged to use the restroom and get a drink before or after class whenever possible.

Of course, dancers may leave class when necessary, but frequent trips during class can be disruptive and cause students to miss instruction.

CLASS PLACEMENT & CURRICULUM

Classes are divided by age, experience and ability whenever possible.

Teachers may recommend a different class placement if we believe another level will better meet a dancer’s needs.

Students progress at different rates. Advancement is based on technique, strength, maturity, consistency and readiness rather than age alone.

Our goal is to teach proper dance technique and terminology while maintaining a fun, encouraging environment where dancers can build confidence and enjoy learning.

SPECIALTY DANCES

Students interested in specialty dances (solos, duets, etc) should demonstrate maturity, responsibility, consistent attendance and a willingness to commit to additional rehearsals outside of regular dance classes.

Signing up does not necessarily guarantee placement in a specialty number. Please let Miss Lindsay know of your interest prior to Winter Break for the current year.

DANCER OF THE MONTH & DANCER OF THE YEAR

ATD recognizes dancers throughout the season for qualities including:

• Attendance and dependability
• Positive attitude
• Respect for classmates and teachers
• Willingness to learn and practice
• Effort and improvement
• Appropriate behavior in and outside of class

Dancers of the Month are recognized throughout the dance year, and the Dancer of the Year is announced at the evening recital.

RECITAL

Our annual recital is the culmination of the dance season and gives dancers the opportunity to perform what they have learned.

Each participating class will have a recital costume. Students are not required to participate in recital; however, dancers who perform must purchase the required costume.

Costume deposits are non-refundable. Costume balances must be paid by the announced deadline, and costumes will not be sent home until accounts are current.

Recital dates, show assignments, rehearsals, costume deadlines, pictures, tickets and other year-specific information are maintained on our Recital and News pages rather than here.

TNT — TEACHERS IN TRAINING

TNT is ATD’s student leadership and teacher-assistant program.

TNTs help with younger classes while developing responsibility, leadership skills and teaching experience. Students are selected based on age, maturity, reliability, attitude and readiness.

TNT placement, class assignments and continuation in the program are at Miss Lindsay’s discretion. Please see the TNT page for more information.

MERCHANDISE & DANCE SUPPLIES

Dance shoes, tights and other dance necessities are available through the studio. Shoe fittings and orders are available throughout the dance year.

Current shoe, tights and accessory information can be found on our Prices & Payments page.

STUDIO USE POLICY
Studio space is reserved for currently enrolled ATD students and scheduled ATD classes, rehearsals, and events. Private studio rental or unsupervised practice time is not currently offered.

QUESTIONS?

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