Policies + Procedures
General Information
VISITORS
Parents and visitors may watch from the observation area. NO PARENTS or VISITORS are allowed in the classrooms!
ATTENDANCE
No refunds or deductions are given for missed classes. Good attendance is essential to the child's progress. Your child may attend another section of his/her class during the week to make up a missed class.
DROP OFFS & PICKUPS
Should be within 5-10 minutes of the beginning and end of class. Please do not park your car in the driveway!
TARDINESS
Arriving late for class is disruptive to the class and it is unfair to the student. All students must arrive on time.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
We will follow all East Baton Rouge Parish School closures due to bad weather.
CLASS PLACEMENT
Students' class placement will be determined according to the age, ability, and maturity of the child. Final decision is based on the instructor. Students over the age of 12 will be placed in either an advanced performance or non-performance class as determined by their ability on the first day of class.
DANCE WEAR
Dance wear may be purchased through the studio.
LOST and FOUND
Any items found at the studio are placed in the lost and found bin at the studio. Tari's is not responsible for any items, which are left, lost or stolen at or from the studio. Please return to the studio immediately to retrieve a forgotten item. Items in Lost and Found that are not picked up by the 15th of each month will be donated to the Salvation Army. Label all shoes and clothing items.
WITHDRAWAL
If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to withdraw a child from a class, please notify the studio by written letter (you may print out the Withdrawal Notice Form below!) before the first of the next month to avoid tuition being charged again. Tuition and other fees will continue to be charged until a letter of withdrawal has been received. No refunds. The final date to Withdrawal/Drop-out from a recital class was October 31, 2024, and we do not enroll after this date. Since the deadline has passed, you will be responsible for paying tuition through the dance recital, and all fees (costume, video, printer, recital) associated with the recital.
Tuition + Fees
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition is figured on a yearly basis, which includes 10 months of classes and holidays.
(August through May tuition is charged!)
***$80.00 Fall Registration fee per student***
A completed Contract must be submitted with Fall Registration Fee.
Monthly Fees:
$90.00 per month=1 hour class
$120.00 per month=1.5 hour class
$160.00 per month = 2 hour class
$210.00 per month=3 hour class
$85.00=each additional 1 hour class
No refunds will be given for registration fees and tuition.
PAYMENT METHODS
Must fill out an Autocharge agreement to register.
RECITAL
The 2024 Recital will be held on FRIDAY evening and three performances on SATURDAY in June at the Dunham School Theatre. Required classes and rehearsals will be held through the Friday of the first Recital Performance. All recital students must participate. Students in nonperformance classes are excluded.
COSTUME FEE
One-half of the costume deposit is due in November and the remaining balance is due in December. There will be NO REFUNDS for costume fees if student drops. Costumes are ordered during the Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays.
COSTUME FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS
This fee also includes any alterations that may have to be made to your costume.
1 HOUR CLASS: $200.00 (2 Costumes @ $100.00 each)
1.5 HOUR CLASS: $330.00 (3 Costumes@ $110.00 each)
2 HOUR CLASS: $330.00 (3 Costumes @ $110.00 each)
3 HOUR CLASS: $300.00 (2 costumes @ $150.00 each)
(ADV. I, II, IV):
3 HOUR CLASS: $320.00 (2 Costumes @ $160.00 each)
ADDITIONAL
1 HOUR CLASS: HIP-HOP, TAP, or POINTE (@ $100.00 each)
VIDEO FEE
A $60.00 Video fee will be assessed per family in January. Each family will receive ONE video of their performance. Students dancing in two performances that would like a copy of an additional performance can order an additional video for $60.00.
PRINTER FEE
All students are REQUIRED to have their picture in the recital program book. A $110.00 per student printing fee will be assessed in February. Picture day will be held during classes the week of March 24-27, 2025.
RECITAL FEE
A $160.00 recital fee will be assessed in March. This fee entitles each family to 4 performance tickets, a program book, a t-shirt and each student will receive a trophy.
ADDITIONAL FEES
LATE FEE. Tuition is due on the First Day of each month. A 10% late fee or $10 late fee (whichever is greater) will be added to accounts not paid by the 5th DAY of each month regardless of the day of the week the 5th falls on (NO EXCEPTIONS.) NO REFUNDS or deductions are given if a child misses class for any reason. Students will be dropped from the class roll if any account goes past 30 days past due.
Dress Code
2 YEAR OLD CLASS:
Any style PINK leotard; PINK tights; ballet shoes, tap shoes with tap shoe ties; dance bag; hair in ponytail or bun
3 AND 4 COMBO CLASSES (Preschool):
Any style PINK leotard; PINK tights; ballet shoes, tap shoes with tap shoe ties; dance bag; hair in ponytail or bun
5 AND 6 COMBO CLASS:
Any style PINK leotard; jazz shorts; PINK tight; ballet shoes, tap shoes with tap shoe ties; dance bag; hair in ponytail or bun.
7-11 AGE COMBO CLASSES:
Any style BLACK leotard; PINK tights; tan jazz shoes, tan tap shoes, pink split-sole ballet shoes; dance bag; hair in ponytail or bun.
12 & UP ADVANCED LEVELS:
Any style BLACK leotard: PINK tights for ballet; BLACK crop top; BLACK jazz shorts for jazz/lyrical accepted; jazz shoes, tap shoes, pink split-sole canvas ballet shoes; dance bag; hair in ponytail or bun.
TAP:
Tap shoes and comfortable BLACK clothing
HIP-HOP:
Tennis shoes and comfortable loose BLACK clothing.