Studio Policies*

It is the responsibility of each family to be aware of our policies.

Tuition Payments:

Tuition for all dance classes is based on a 9-month (33 week) school year: September 6, 2011 through May 18, 2012.

Tuition is paid monthly, on the 1st of each month. By registering you agree to pay for the entire 9 month term. All fees associated with Gillman’s Dance Academy are non-refundable.

Payment options:

Auto-Pay: Debit - automatic withdrawal from checking or savings account on the 1st of every month.

Auto-Pay: Charge – automatic charge on Visa or MasterCard on the 1st of every month.  

Tuition Discounts: Multiple class discounts are available.  

Gillman’s School of Dance does not provide invoices. It is the account holder’s responsibility to update all credit card information.

A $20 LATE FEE will be charged to all accounts not paid in full by the 1st of each month. (No exceptions, please.) 

Accounts more than 60 days delinquent will result in suspension of lessons. Accounts more than 90 days delinquent will be submitted to a collections agency.  

Accounts must be current and all fees paid before students may receive costumes or participate in performances.

Absences:

Class make-up is allowed in cases of illness, injury, or family emergency.

Class must be made up within 30 days of absence.

Students may make-up a missed class by attending any class of the same level or a level below, with instructor approval.

Class Cancellations: 

If Gillman’s Dance Academy must cancel classes due to extreme weather or events beyond its control, the cancelled classes will be made up before the end of the school year. When Oldham/Shelby County Public Schools cancels daytime classes due to bad weather, Gillman’s will also close.  Gillman’s follows its own holiday schedule. Closure dates will be posted on our website, in the lobby, and in our newsletters. Please call us at 502.243.9722 or refer to our website for confirmation of all closures.

Attendance:

Regular attendance is necessary to maximize the full benefit of dance instruction for every student in the class. 

We encourage parents/guardians to stress the importance of attending class and rehearsals.

If a student will knowingly miss class due to illness, an activity, or appointment, they should notify the studio  office prior to class by calling 502.243.9722 or by emailing gillmansdance@gmail.com.

Lobby Area:

Food and drink are prohibited. This rule also applies to siblings waiting in the lobby.  Water is permitted.

Please refrain from bringing pets into our facility as well. 

Please be considerate of classes in session and keep noise at a minimum.  Parents who choose to wait in the lobby area are responsible for the noise level of siblings brought with them.

Personal items must be stored in the cubbies. Gillman’s is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items. Items that have been left behind in studios or rehearsal halls will be put into “lost & found”. At the end of the school year, all unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill.

Be sure to properly dispose of your trash.

Dressing rooms are for female dancers and female parent or supervisors only. No Fathers or brothers please.

Observation Days:

Parents/guardians and visitors are invited into the studio to watch their student’s class during scheduled Observation Days only. Observation Day dates will be posted on our website, in the lobby, and in our newsletters.

Arrival and Departure:

We suggest that students arrive 5 - 10 minutes early to prepare for class.

Students may be asked to observe class if they arrive late. This is a safety precaution to avoid student injury.

Students should wait quietly for their class to begin.

Students should use the restroom before class, not during class. (Adults, please help with this.)

Students should wait in the lobby to be picked up by their parent/guardian.  

Class Etiquette:

1. Wait for instructor’s permission to enter the studio.

2. Receive permission from instructor before leaving class.

3. No hanging on bars.

4. No food, drink, or chewing gum in class.

5. Follow Hair Policy and Dress Code at all times.

6. No “street” shoes on our dance floors! Dance shoes are not worn outside.

7. Keep a positive attitude.

8. No talking, running or horseplay during class. Students are expected to treat each other, instructors, and staff with the utmost respect, using appropriate language and good manners in every aspect of Gillman’s School of Dance. Students who do not adhere to this request may be asked to sit out of class.

9. Have fun!

Note:  Parents should be quiet and respectful of others while in the lobby/waiting areas. Young children must be watched at all times while in the studio; parents of small children are responsible for their child's behavior.

Communication:

 Please make advance arrangements to speak with teachers as class time is limited and classes are scheduled consecutively.

Please check website and bulletin boards in the lobby for postings on news and events. All correspondence will be sent via email.

Please be sure your email address and account information is updated. 

Hair Policy and Dress Code:

All students must wear their hair secured neatly in a ballet bun.  

View/download detailed instructions on how to style your hair.

View/Download Required Dancewear

A dancer’s attire greatly determines the attitude toward their class work. Therefore, we require that the Dress Code is followed at all times. Instructors may not allow class participation by a student who regularly neglects this requirement.

All female students should wear black tank leotard/ pink tights (Please do not wear tights with holes or bad runs) and pink ballet shoes, black tap & jazz. Be certain the elastic is properly sewn on all shoes.

All male students should wear white t-shirt / black tights, pants or gym shorts/black or white socks/ black ballet shoes, black tap & jazz.

Watches, bracelets, necklaces, and dangly earrings may not be worn during class.

Please Note: Parent & Me class and Adult classes do not have a specific dress code. Comfortable clothing in which the student can move freely is recommended.

*We reserve the right to refuse service to students or parents who do not adhere to our policies and code of conduct.

NEW FITNESS CLASSES!

YOGA - Beyond the physical benefits, such as improved strength, flexibility and balance, yoga is calming, encourages creativity, builds self-esteem and relieves stress!

ZUMBA - Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive!

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FALL REGISTRATION OPEN!

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Classes begin on

September 6th.