Policies

EDE Center for Dance

Dance Classes for Preschool through Adult

Contemporary, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Creative Movement, Ballroom, Student Companies

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1. Registration:  A $40.00 per family registration fee is due at registration, and reoccurs yearly.  A $20.00 discount will be given for those attending and registering on given registration dates.  A $20.00 discount will be given at time of registration for those who elect to pay by automatic billing.  First month tuition is due at time of registration.

2. Discounts:  A 10% discount will be applied when 3 or more classes are taken per family.  A 10% discount will be applied when 2 or more students of the same family are enrolled in an EDE student company.  Tuition for boys (K – 12) enrolled in ballet will be free, provided attendance in ballet is consistent.

3. Tuition:  Tuition will be due on or before the 1^st of each month.  Tuition will be due for the months of September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, and May.  No tuition is due in June.  A prorated amount can be applied for beginning a class mid-month.  Tuition may be mailed to Lisa Saluk, EDE Center for Dance, 103 South St., Rochester, MI, 48307.  Tuition may also be placed in the lock box located inside each of the studios, or handed to a receptionist.

4. Late Payments:  A $20.00 late fee will be applied for late tuition and costume payments.  Students will not be allowed to take class if their balance is one month or more overdue.  Costume fees must be paid prior to receiving a costume.

5. Refunds:  No refunds will be given for tuition, registration, or costume fees.  (See #8 below)

6.  Returned Checks:  A $30.00 charge will be applied for returned checks.

7. Class Changes:  The business manager must be notified of all class changes at least 10 days prior to a new month. 

8. Minimum Enrollment:  The EDE Center for Dance reserves the right to cancel a class within the first two weeks of the session if there are less than 5 students enrolled.  In this case, remaining tuition will be refunded.

9. Make-up Policy:  a make-up card may be requested for missed classes.  The card will allow the student admittance to any other class of the same length.  Make-up cards must be used within the session of classes that the class was missed, and may not be transferred to another student.

10. Weather Cancellations:  Please subscribe to our blog for notification of cancellations and other studio information.  www.ededance.wordpress.com

11. Parent Observations:  Parents are invited to observe classes during specified class observation dates.  Please check the calendar for these dates.

12.  EDE accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.  If writing a check, please include student’s name and what the check is for (i.e., November tuition) in the memo.

Student Company Information

• Kids Creating – 1 technique class required each week – $130 monthly
• My Move – 2 ballet and 1 contemporary class required each week – $210 monthly
• Co-Motion – 2 ballet and 1 contemporary class required each week – $300
• CDE – 3 ballet and 1 contemporary class required each week – $360

An audition and/or teacher permission is required for all companies. Students in a company will be allowed to take any classes at their level for the monthly tuition stated above.

Please contact saluk@ede-dance.org with billing questions, changes, and disputes.

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Rochester Studio – 248-609-0370 Birmingham Studio – 248-594-9400

Dance Technique Class Protocol

• Come as early as schedules permit to warm-up and prepare for class. Students will not be permitted to participate in class if they are more than 10 minutes late. Stretching and warm-up are so important! Attendance is mandatory for progress to be made in class.
• Do not enter a class (or rehearsal) that is in session without first getting the permission of the instructor. This is for your own safety!
• For ballet, please be standing quietly in place at the barre when the instructor enters the room. For all other dance classes, please be stretching quietly when the instructor enters.
• Students must comply with the EDE Center for Dance Dress Code policy. This includes hair being secured away from the face.
• The proper shoes must be worn for each class. The student may not be permitted to take class if appropriate shoes and attire are not worn. Pink, Split-Sole for girls and Black Split-Sole for boys
• Please no sugary snacks before class. Try to eat healthy ones.
• No gum, food or drinks are allowed in the studios. Water is permitted in a secured container.
• You must let the instructor know before the class begins if you are sick or injured.
• Do not lean on the Ballet Barres. Be attentive to the instructor’s remarks. Be alert to all corrections given to you and others. You will learn much more this way.
• Do not sit, stand or lay on the mats in the studios.
• Do not talk in class. Address any questions to the instructor.
• Except in an emergency, you should not sit down or leave the room without the permission of the instructor.
• In the event of an accident, the instructor will supervise procedures.
• When an exercise has been completed, the student must not immediately “turn off” his/her attention; listen for the instructor’s comments or permission to rest.
• Maintain a zig-zag, staggered formation in the center exercises. This is so everyone may be seen and have enough space to move.
• Change groups quickly, energetically, and maintain straight lines throughout the studio.
• Look good! Groom yourself to feel better, or at least appear better than you may feel.
• Applause is encouraged at the end of a class. This is a sign of appreciation for you and the instructor. You have just completed an excellent class!

Dance Lobby/Studio Protocol

• Be respectful of other classes, the receptionists and the Center Director. No screaming or running around the lobby/studios.
• Help to maintain a nice and clean studio environment by cleaning up after yourself in the lobby, the bathrooms and the studios.
• Keep street shoes, clothing and other belongings in the proper space provided.
• Label all shoes and dance bags with your name so they can be returned to you if left behind at the studio.

EDE Center for Dance Dress Code

The EDE Center for Dance has relationships with two dance apparel stores: Lucy and Ethel’s (Clinton Twp, 586-263-4350) and Barres and Blades (Lake Orion, 248-693-8420).  Both stores have a list of what is needed for each EDE Center ballet, contemporary, jazz and/or tap class.  Simply inform the store which classes you are enrolled and they will assist you in what to purchase.  A discount will be given to EDE Center for Dance students.  Both locations also have shoes available.

Ballet Classes

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Pre-Dance/Creative Movement

Any dance or active-wear, bare feet and/or jazz shoes.
Contemporary Classes: Leotards with tights, unitards or black leggings with dance top. No shoes.

Hip-Hop

Any dance or athletic wear and black jazz shoes.

Ballet/Tap and Ballet/Jazz Combo classes

Any leotard with tights, ballet slippers, and tap shoes.

Jazz Classes

Leotards with tights, unitards or black leggings with a dance top. Level 2 students and under should have black jazz shoes. Level 3 and higher should have higher caramel jazz shoes for ladies and black jazz shoes for gentlemen.