Policies and Procedures
GENERAL STUDIO Policies:
Classes will take place at our 17th street or Windsor Place studio (please see schedule). Dropoff will be through the side entrance (blue door) for 17th Street or at the front door on Windsor Place.
❏ Students should arrive on time.
❏ As our waiting room will be closed for visitors, students should arrive dressed or be able to dress themselves.
❏ When picking up, please arrive promptly at five minutes prior to the scheduled class end to allow for smooth dismissal and allow the next class to enter safely.
❏ Pickup will be at the corner exit (gate).
❏ No food, gum or drink is allowed in the dance studio (with the exception of bottled water which will be kept in a designated spot).
❏ If a student causes damage to the studio, the parent will be held financially responsible for the cost of the repairs. .
❏ PSPA is a safe space. PSPA reserves the right to revoke membership in any class if a student is violent or disruptive toward another student or the instructor.
❏ Students should not be sent to class with any of the following symptoms: fever, excessive coughing, vomiting, or any other symptoms outlined on the CDC website as those associated with COVID-19. In addition, if students learns of possible exposure to COVID, they should be kept home from class and PSPA should be notified. .
❏ In light of the increased safety measures required to keep students safe, no caregivers, siblings, or outside individuals will be permitted inside the studio to use the bathroom or wait, under any circumstances (except during caregiver classes, during which we permit one person, per child).
❏ All staff are vaccinated.
Class/Level Policies:
Promotions to higher class levels will be decided by the teacher (by invitation or audition).
❏ Waitlisted classes will allow students in, in the order in which they inquired about a class.
❏ Dance students must wear dance attire (leotards, tights, dance skirts, shorts, leggings are all acceptable - no jeans or long
dresses) and must tie their hair back for class.
❏ Street shoes are not permitted in the studio.
❏ Dance students must put their names in their dance shoes. PSPA is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Attendance and makeups:
Attendance is taken at each class. Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class. Any student who misses more than five classes in a session or one of the last three classes of the session, may lose their spot in the end of session showcase.
❏ Students must notify the studio of any absences at least 1 hour before class start time (text: 917-622-0630).
❏ Makeups are limited to two per session, only to be used when student is absent, not when studio is closed for holidays. Makeups cannot be used in the two weeks prior to the performance, to avoid disruption of performance preparation.
TUition policies:
Registration requires an up-front payment of $50 registration fee, a $40 costume/performance fee per class, per child and the full semester price. Full payment is due at time of registration. Tuition is non-refundable once the semester begins and once a card is charged.
❏ We do not pro-rate for missed or partial semesters.
❏ Private lessons must be cancelled within 12 hours of the lesson, or the card on file will be charged for the price of the lesson.
Please text Erin at (347) 623-5638 for cancellations or rescheduling.
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY:
It is the policy of PSPA to provide equal arts educational opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, gender, sex, or weight and to maintain an environment free of harassment or bullying on the basis of any of these grounds. It is our utmost priority to create a safe space for all students.