Happendance School Policies
CLASS PLACEMENT
New students with no previous experience may enroll in beginning classes. New students with previous training will be assessed for correct class placement. Class size is limited to 12 students in children's classes, and 20 in teen and adult classes. Classes may be canceled if enrollment is insufficient.
CLASS ATTIRE
Students are expected to be well-groomed for class, in proper dance attire, with hair secured away from the neck and face, no large jewelry, and no bulky warmers on body or legs.
Creative Movement and Dance Fundamentals: any color leotard, footless tights, bare feet
Introduction to Dance: any color leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers
Beginning Ballet 1, 2, and 3: girls - pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers, and short sleeved nylon leotard in the following colors: Ballet 1 - royal blue; Ballet 2 - black; Ballet 3 - burgundy
Intermediate - Advanced Ballet: any color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers
Modern and Composition: any color dancewear, bare feet
Jazz: any color dancewear, black leather jazz oxfords
Children's Tap: any color dancewear; shoes – Beg. Tap levels – Mary Janes with taps; Int. levels – black oxfords
Hip Hop: any color dancewear; footwear to be determined by the instructor
GENERAL POLICIES
MAKE-UP CLASSES
Classes missed may be made up in another class within the same term. They are not credited except in cases of long-term illness or injury.
HOLIDAYS AND WEATHER
Classes canceled for holidays are pro-rated; those canceled due to inclement weather will receive a 50% credit per class toward the next 9-week session. If the weather looks ugly, call the school after 2:00 pm weekdays, 8:00 am on Saturdays, to find out if classes have been canceled.
PAYMENT
Tuition and registration fee must be paid in full at registration. Class tuition is 10% less for each additional student from the same family. Preferred payment is by check. (Check this website for upcoming electronic payment options.)