Studio Information

Dear Parents and Students,

On behalf of our studio and staff, we would like to extend a warm and sincere “Welcome” to each of you. Please take a moment to review our studio policies, as they are intended to insure that each student receives optimal instruction, learning opportunities and the chance for advancement in the performing arts field.

We at Cathy’s Dance truly care about our students and look forward to working with each one of you. Your confidence and support in our studio are important to us. Thank you for selecting Cathy’s Dance.

Sincerely,

Owner/Director

Attendance will be taken at the front desk upon arrival so that accurate rolls may be maintained. Please have your student check in at the front desk upon arrival. We encourage consistent attendance in class as each technique level builds on the one before. Students can fall behind in their classes quickly. Please be sure students arrive a few minutes before class to allow time to dress for class, sign in and be in class on time. The first minutes of class warm-up are essential to avoid injury and soreness. Latecomers are a distraction to the other students.

Make-up classes are on a space available basis and must be completed with one month of the missed class. The make-up does not have to be taken in the same type of class, although the level and age group must be appropriate. Make-ups may not be taken in classes that are full.

Students should not be dropped off too early and should be picked up on time. Students should not be running around unsupervised. If your child is in the last class of the evening, it is imperative that they are picked up promptly.

In order to maximize technique instruction and to lessen distractions, classes may be observed only during the last class of the month. Classes in studios 1 and 2 (other than teen or Star Team classes) will be available for observation through the observation windows each week.

Class size is limited to provide optimal instruction and attention for each student. New classes will be started to accommodate overflow and waiting lists, as needed. Students will be evaluated by their teachers on an on-going basis and advanced according to level and progress. New students with more than one year of dance experience must be evaluated at our weekly evaluation time.

For parents with concerns or questions for instructors, a message may be left for Cathy at the Front Desk with the question. DO NOT STOP THE INSTRUCTOR in the hall or talk with them in their studios. They have limited breaks and should be allowed to have them in peace and quiet.

A recital is held each summer to give students an opportunity to perform on stage. Participation is not mandatory, but is recommended. A recital fee will be collected by the end of February for all students participating in the recital. An in-studio show is held in December.

Each summer auditions are held for Star Teams (the studio competition teams). Teams consist of dancers according to age level and style of dance. They require a commitment of time, effort and financial resources.

There is limited parking in front of the studio. Please be considerate of our neighbors by leaving parking spaces available in front of their businesses for their customers. Parking is available in the south side of the building, as well as on the street.

As in any public place, siblings and small children should be with you at all times. In some cases, we see the potential for children to get hurt. Because we are a child-friendly environment, some parents tend to let little ones wander. Please remember that Temecula Valley Cathy’s Dance is a business and needs to be run as such.

45 minute/1 hour classes $45.00 first class

$35.00 each class thereafter within the immediate family (siblings, parents)

11/2 classes $55.00 first class

$45.00 each class thereafter

30 minute team class $15.00 each class

45-60 min team class $25.00 each class

Unlimited classes $325.00 per month

Drop-in class $12.50 per 45/60 minute class - $15.00 per 75/90 minute class

An annual registration fee of $15.00 will be charged upon initial enrollment or at the beginning of the new season each August. If a student drops during the season, an additional $15.00 registration fee will be required and the student will need to re-register.

Tuition not paid by the 10th of the month will be subject to a late charge of $15.00. Students will not be permitted to participate in class if tuition is not received by this time. The studio reserves the right to drop a student from their class(es) after the 10th of the month for non-payment. There will be a charge of $21.00, plus any late fee incurred, for all returned checks.

VACATIONS

We do not pro-rate for vacations, holidays or other studio closings. No additional charges will be made to students for months with 5 weeks of classes.

BACK ROOM

The back lobby is for parent-supervised students with more than one class in a row. It is a quiet zone for homework to be done or a between-class snack. Students must use quiet voices. There should be no dancing, jumping and running around. Students MUST clean up after themselves. Siblings and non-dancing students are not allowed in the back room.

INJURIES

The studio owners and staff will not be held liable for any injuries that may occur while a student, sibling or other family members are at the studio.