Information and Policies
The Dance Connection would like to welcome you to the 2011-2012 dance season. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns as some policies and procedures may have changed since last year.
Features of Our Dance Program
- Weekly 40-minute lesson in the comfort of your child's school
- "In center" performances twice per year, December or January and May
- Annual Spring Dance Recital in May
Registration and Tuition 
To enroll, you may register online or complete a registration form at your child's care center or school.
- Yearly Registration Fee: $10.00
- Tuition is due the first lesson of each month. Tuition charge is the same amount each month. Although some months may have three or five lessons, over the course of the term there is a four-lesson average. Accounts not paid by the 15th of each month will be charged a $10.00 late fee. We do not send monthly statements, as tuition amount is always the same and due the first of each month. Only past due accounts will be sent statements. Reminders are emailed and posted at the school each month.
- Any returned checks will be charged a $20.00 NSF fee to the account. If you need to make payment arrangements, please call the office.
- Payments can be left in the tuition envelope at your childcare center or may be mailed to: The Dance Connection, 6673 N. Moon Drummer Way, Meridian ID 83646.
- We accept payment using Visa or Mastercard credit cards. To enroll in our automatic payment program, complete the attached form and mail to address on the bottom of form.
- IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED BY MONTH'S END, THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN CLASS THE FOLLOWING MONTH. OUR POLICY IS TO NOTIFY PARENTS BY PHONE BEFORE A CHILD IS WITHHELD FROM CLASS. We have been lenient in the past with students who have not paid their tuition on time and have allowed a generous grace period. This year we must stick to the tuition guidelines. We do not like having to withhold children from class. It is very embarrassing and uncomfortable for the child as well as the teachers. If you are having financial difficulties, please let Cyndi know; she will be happy to work with you if you keep her aware of your situation.
- Parents must give notification to our office (not your child's school) if student withdraws from class. All tuition and fees will apply until notification is given to The Dance Connection. You must contact us directly, not leave word with your child's preschool teacher or director. They have their own responsibilities and may forget to relay the message to the dance teacher.
Holidays
The Dance Connection follows the same closings as your child's center for all major holidays. We also take the school districts' scheduled Winter Break and Spring Break due to low enrollment during that time. There is no reduction in tuition for months with holidays or breaks. (The 5-week months compensate for these holidays.)
Missed Classes
Refunds or credits are not issued for lessons missed unless prior written notice has been given and at least three lessons will be missed.
Class Attire
Dance clothing and shoes are not required, but for many girls, dressing for class is part of the fun. Dancewear for class can be any color or style. For your convenience, dancewear can be purchased on our website or at most of the major department stores. Please label all dance attire. Students may also wear any comfortable clothing that allows them to move freely, such as sweatpants or shorts.
Parent Observers
Please observe quietly without disturbing the class. We request occasional, rather than weekly visits and encourage observations the last class of the month. (The first lesson of the month we are usually learning new things and the children are more confident in the new material toward the end of the month) Thanks for your understanding in this matter.
Recital
As Dance is a performing art and most parents do not have the opportunity to come and watch class very often, we will hold a recital on a formal stage at one of the local high schools to showcase the skills the students have learned. Location, date, time, and costume information will be distributed in January. Participation is optional and there is a costume fee involved, usually around $25.00. (This year we will be including tights so the fee will be around $29.00)