If you have questions about any of the rules listed here, please be sure to ask a staff member. The staff reserves the right to change these rules at anytime. Clients will be made aware of any changes in the studio policies.

Attendance
Regular attendance is essential to ensure maximum progress for each student. Dance is cumulative. This means that each weeks lesson builds on the week before. If a dancer misses frequently, they will start to develop "holes" in their knowledge. This will either require the instructor to go back and reteach something or move on. Either way the class as a whole suffers.

Attendance is critical when teaching choreography for the annual showcase. Dancers who miss frequently may be left out of sections of the dancer or removed altogether.

It is also very important to arrive on time so that each dancer can participate in warm-up exercises at the beginning of class. Without proper warm up students run the risk of injury. Students who arrive late may be asked to observe class that day.

Classroom Etiquette

• No eating or chewing gum in class.
• Only water is permitted in the classroom.
• Parents and friends are not allowed in the classroom while class is in session.
• Children should not be in the studios when class is not is session.

Placement
Dance is a cumulative learning process and everyone progresses at a different rate. Technique comes easier to some than others. It is not unusual for some students to remain in the same level for 2 or 3 years before progressing while others need only take one year of class. Placement is based solely on a child's ability. It is the teacher's duty to evaluate each student's progress.

Therefore, the first two weeks of each session will be an evaluation period. Within those two weeks an instructor has final say on decisions to move a dancer up or down a level depending on the dancers technique and potential.

Communication
Communication is a very important part of a smooth running studio. At MDT we make every effort to keep all of our students and parents well informed. We have several lines of communication.

• The web site is a great resource for information. News, events, policies, and schedules are posted here and kept current. If you have a question, you can probably find an answer here.
• E-mail is used to send reminders and alert families of any last minute changes to schedules, such as school closings. If you haven't done so yet, we encourage you to join our mailing list.

Lobby Etiquette

• Smoking is not permitted or around the dance studio.
• Everyone must stay out of restricted areas.
• Children are to remain inside the building while classes are in session. The studio cannot be responsible for children outside the building.
• We request that you leave the younger siblings of students at home. While sibling are welcome to visit, their presence is often a distraction to the dancers.
• Please help us keep our studio looking great. Pickup after yourselves and be careful with food and drink.
• The phone is available for everyone. We ask that you keep calls to a timely minimum, as we are a business.

Observation
MDT understands that you want to observe your child to ensure behavior and learning, but your presence is often distracting and can lead to the disruption of the entire class. MDT has scheduled periodic observation times throughout the year. These dates can be found on the school calendar. Due to limited space, we ask that only parents or legal guardians observe. Grandparents, Aunts/Uncles, and siblings are to attend recital, not observe class.

The viewing window in Studio D will be closed or open depending upon the teacher. Instructors will try to allow viewing at some point during each class, but we only guarantee viewing during the planned observations periods. Please do not ask the teachers to open the blinds.

School Closing
During bad weather, a to close will be made by 2pm. Closing information can be found by logging onto our website, checking the Channel 9 website or listening to the studio outgoing phone message. If a class is missed do to inclement weather or teacher illness it will be made up. Missed classes due to dancers illness will not be credited or made-up.

Studio Liability Waiver
In any physical activity there is the possibility for injury. While it is our intention to provide your child with safety and protection, it is not the responsibility of MDT or its staff to be held liable for any injury while under its supervision. We require that each student be covered by his or her families own insurance policies, and if injury does occur, those policies are their only source of reimbursement.

Withdrawal Procedure
In the event you need to withdrawal from classes, for any reason, you must submit a Withdrawal Form to MDT by the 1st of the month in order to close your account. Accounts that are closed properly will be refunded their last months tuition.

If a Withdrawal Form is not received by the 1st, you will be liable for that month's tuition. Accounts will remain active and be charged tuition and late fees up to 90 days or until a Withdrawal Form is received. Accounts 90 days past due will be closed, turned over to collections and will be liable for all studio charges as well as any charges incurred as a result of the collection process.

Registration Fee

• Early Registartion - Registration fee is $15 per child prior to first day of class.
• Regular Registration - Registration fee increases to $20 per child once classes begin.

Proration of Tuition
Academic tuition will be prorated for dancers starting in the middle of a month. The office will determine the proration amount. Payments cannot be prorated for missed classes for any reason.

Payment Options

• Automatic Deduction - Your credit or debit card will be automatically charged the first of each month. Registration fee due at enrollment. Accounts will be charged first week of class.
• Monthly - 9 monthly installments due the first of each month, late after the tenth. Registration fee, last months tuition (as a security deposit) are due at enrollment. First months tuition is due at the first class. We accept cash, check and Visa/MC.
• Annual - Receive a 10% discount off your yearly tuition for Debut or Prep classes or 5% off per semester for Recreational classes. Registration fee and full tuition payment is due at enrollment.

Late Fees
Monthly tuition for the Academic session is due the first of each month and is considered late after the 10th. A $15 late charge will be applied to accounts not paid by the 10th. If an account is not paid by the end of the month, an additional $10 collection fee will be charged. Dancers will not be permitted to dance if an account is more than 30 days past due.

Insufficient Funds
Accounts with returned checks for Insufficient Funds will be charges a $25 fee. These account must be paid by cash or cashiers check when paying the balance. You may resume using checks the following month.

Refunds
Tuition refunds will only be given if proper Withdrawal Policy has been followed. See Withdrawal Policy below. Registration and costume fees will not be refunded for any reason.