Studio Policies
INSPIRE DANCE STUDIO
REGISTRATION
A student registration fee of $30 is due at the time of registration and is NON-REFUNDABLE. Families with multiple students living in the same home will be charged an additional $10 for registration.
**A credit/debit card MUST be on file to register. **
TUITION POLICY
Tuition is automatically charged to your credit or debit card on file on the FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH. If the billing falls on the weekend, the payment will be processed the following Monday.
Monthly statements are not issued.
Tuition does not include recital fees, competition fees, costumes, competition entry fees or recital tickets.
Tuition is based on a 4-week month. There are no refunds for absences due to missed classes, holidays, weather days, or circumstances beyond Inspire's control.
Refunds are not given for days missed.
Late Fees - A $5 late fee will be charged on the 5th of the month for delinquent accounts.
Any bill that is over 60 days overdue, students may be asked to sit out and observe until account is in good standing. Student account MUST be paid in full by the end of the season to participate in spring recital.
DISCOUNTS - We provide substantial family discountsfor every additional dancer you have in the studio. Each dancer has their own program (ie: # of classes per week through unlimited). Your first dancer is regular price. Each additional dancer is discounted.
We do accept cash and/or checks. A payment box is located in the studio lobby for those who want to turn in a check or cash payment. Please make sure that all checks and cash are placed in an envelope with the student’s name and amount of payment listed on the front.
**A $30.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks.**
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
To provide a safe and focused learning environment, parents are not permitted in the classroom before or during class unless the class requires caregiver participation.
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Parents are invited to observe classes during the following designated observation weeks:
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Last 15 minutes of the first class in September
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Third week of December
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Last week of April
These observation times allow families to see their dancer's progress. Please, no exceptions.
Prospective students may observe one class with the instructor's permission.
Instructors may occasionally invite parents into the classroom at the end of class to discuss progress or demonstrate skills that should be practiced at home.
If you would like to discuss your child's progress or have any concerns, please schedule an appointment with the studio staff. To ensure instructors can focus on teaching, consultations are not available during class time.
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All preschool students must be fully potty trained before enrolling.
Students are expected to demonstrate respectful behavior toward instructors and classmates. If a dancer's behavior becomes disruptive, a parent or guardian will be notified. Continued behavior concerns may result in dismissal from the studio.
ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS
To help every dancer get the most out of their training, students should arrive no more than 5 minutes before class. Dancers who arrive early should wait in the lobby until their instructor invites them into the classroom, as students are not permitted in the dance rooms before class begins.
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Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult when entering and exiting the building. Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby or in their vehicle during class.
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Because each class includes important warm-up exercises, stretching, and technique progressions, dancers who arrive more than 10 minutes late may miss critical instruction. Excessive tardiness can be disruptive to the class and may impact a dancer's safety and progress. Students arriving late will be marked tardy.
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To minimize interruptions during class, dancers should use the restroom before class begins whenever possible.
ABSENCES & MAKE-UP POLICY
If your dancer will be absent due to illness, injury, vacation, or another planned event, please notify the studio as soon as possible. Students with multiple unexplained absences may be contacted by the studio after missing two consecutive classes.
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Students are encouraged to make up missed classes whenever possible. Classes missed due to illness, injury, tardiness, or pre-arranged vacations may be made up within 30 days of the missed class. All make-up classes must be approved by studio staff and will be scheduled in a class of a similar style and appropriate skill level.
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To arrange a make-up class, please contact the studio front desk.
COMMUNICATION
Clear communication helps us provide the best experience for every family.
Email Communication
Email is our primary form of communication for questions, concerns, schedule changes, and studio updates. Please send all inquiries to:
Be sure to keep your Parent Portal contact information up to date and provide your preferred email address, as this is how the studio will send important announcements throughout the season.
Studio Announcements
Studio announcements, reminders, newsletters, recital information, and other important updates will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly to stay informed.
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Speaking with Staff
To ensure instructors can give their full attention to students, please do not stop staff members before, during, or immediately after class to discuss student-related matters.
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If you have questions or concerns, please:
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Email the studio at info@inspiredancestudio.net
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Contact Mrs. Erica, Mr. Kirk, or the Inspire Front Desk
We appreciate your cooperation and respect for our instructors' teaching time.
CANCELLATIONS & INCLEMENT WEATHER
Inspire Dance Studio reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. If this occurs, alternative class options will be offered whenever possible.
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In the event of inclement weather or severe weather advisories, Inspire will follow Arab City School System closures and recommendations. If classes are canceled due to weather, a make-up class will be scheduled if available.
REQUIRED FORMS
All required forms and waivers must be completed and signed for each dancer before their first day of class.
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Forms can be found in the Parent Portal under the "Waivers" section.
RECITAL SEASON INFORMATION
A costume fee is required for each dancer wanting to participate in the Spring recital. Costumes must be paid in full by November.
Costume fees are non-refundable, and all account balances must be current before costumes will be distributed.
Individual and class pictures will be taken during the spring semester in full costume. Information regarding picture packages, pricing, and scheduling will be provided closer to picture day. Pricing is set by the photographer.
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Families will also have the opportunity to purchase advertisements in the recital program.
Reserved tickets will be required for the annual recital. Ticket sale information, pricing, and release dates will be announced closer to the recital.
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Recital programs and recital videos will also be available for purchase, with additional details provided as the event approaches.
CLASS WITHDRAWAL POLICY
If you need to withdraw a student from classes, a written notice is required. All withdrawal requests must be submitted by the parent or legal guardian via email to the studio. Verbal requests, phone calls, text messages, or messages sent through instructors will not be accepted.
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To avoid being charged for the following month's tuition, the studio must receive written notice at least 30 days prior to the next billing cycle. Withdrawal requests received on or after the first day of the month will be processed for the next billing cycle and are not retroactive.
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Tuition and fees remain the responsibility of the account holder until written notice of withdrawal is received and processed by the studio. If a student withdraws during the middle of a month, the full month's tuition remains due and will not be prorated.
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Please note that all tuition and fees are non-refundable, including fees paid for the month in which the withdrawal occurs. Any outstanding balances on the account remain due and payable and may be subject to collection if left unpaid. The effective date of cancellation is the date the written withdrawal request is received by the studio.