Policies and Procedures
Attendance Policy:
Dance is a learning progression and regular attendance is essential to a student's progress. Missing class means missing important technique work and choreography. Please call or email the studio if your child is going to miss class. If your child has to miss class due to illness, a video of the missed class will be provided for participation at the dancers earliest convenience. This can only be done if the studio is properly notified.
Class Cancelation Policy:
We do our very best to avoid canceling classes but occasionally things happen out of our control. In the event of a class cancelation we will do our best to notify parents as soon as possible. Classes that are canceled will be made up before the end of the dance season. ALDA does not follow the FCPS schedule. Classes will be held even if school is closed. Please see the Holiday Schedule below for days observed by ALDA. In the case of inclement weather, an email will be sent out to all parents and a notification will be posted on social media. For times during extreme inclement weather and multiple days in a month are expected to be cancelled, additional plans will be made to make up the missed classes.
Class Withdrawal:
An official email must be sent to the A-List Dance Academy by the 27th of the month in order to make the necessary changes for the following month. If the email is received after the 27th full tuition will be charged for the dropped class(es) for the following month.
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Studio Rules:
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Please be on time picking up your student(s) from class.
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Students are not allowed to play or gather outside.
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Students under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian into and out of the studio.
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A-List Dance Academy does not tolerate harassment, foul language, verbal threats, or unruly behavior. In situations of such behavior, the student’s registration may immediately be terminated with no refund.
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Class Etiquette:
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CELLPHONES MUST BE PUT AWAY DURING CLASSES.
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Arrive in class on time.
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No gum, food, or drink is allowed in the classroom (only bottled water).
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Do not enter classroom if another class is in progress.
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Please use the restroom before entering your class.
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Hair must be in a ponytail or bun as defined by the teacher.
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No hanging on the ballet barres.
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No dangling jewelry or bracelets.
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Proper attire and shoes must be worn to class.
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All students must be respectful of the instructors as well as other students.
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Bags and personal items are to be placed in designated areas.
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Holidays:
The following holidays will be observed by ALDA, and no classes will be held on these days. There will be no makeup classes offered if a class falls on one of the following holidays:
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October 31st, 2024 - Halloween
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November 20th thru 24th, 2024 - Thanksgiving
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Dec 16th, 2024 thru Jan 1st, 2025 - Christmas and New Years
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April 14th thru April 20th, 2025 - FCPS Spring Break
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