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16333 Great Oaks Drive / Suite 120 L / Round Rock, Texas 78681
16333 South Great Oaks Drive / Suite 120 L
Round Rock, Texas 78681
Our policies are designed to keep the administrative and studio policies as simple as possble. We ask and expect that you read and
abide by all the policies of the studio. This will allow us to do what we really love to do: teach dance!
Our goal is to provide your child with the finest dance instruction in the area. We offer a full schedule of
classes for pre-school age children through adult to develop the potential of each student while enhancing their love of dance.
All dress requirements are enforced. A black leotard and pink tights are required for all ballet classes. Black or Pink skirts ONLY may be worn for all preschool combination classes as well as beginner thru Level V ballet classes. NO play skirts/costumes/ bedroom slippers will be allowed to wear to classes. All other classes and all adult classes should check the listing of class dress requirements for proper dance attire/ shoes. Hair must be in a bun or properly secured back for all classes. NO JEWELRY is allowed in dance classes. All dancers are required to wear cover−ups when entering and exiting the studio.
All levels - Black leotards, ballet pink tights. Black or Pink skirts no longer than MID-THIGH. NO DANCE DRESSES! Capezio or Bloch split or full sole ballet shoe (split sole required for Teen and Advanced Classes) WITH elastics. Hair pulled back away from face (including bangs) into bun or pony tail for those dancers taking multiple classes following ballet. NO SWEATSHIRTS or T-SHIRTS.
Any color leotard with BLACK or TAN tights. Jazz pants or boy shorts may be worn. Black Bloch jazz shoes (some classes may require tan jazz shoes) Dance paw lyrical shoes should be worn for lyrical. Hair pulled back away from face (including bangs). No oversized T-Shirts, sweats, or loose pants may be worn.
Same as jazz with tap shoes. For Level II classes and above: Bloch or Leo's slip on tap bootie with screw in taps attached.
May be purchased online at www.discountdance.com, or thru the local dance shops.
All other classes see requirements for combo classes. If you are in doubt about correct shoes, PLEASE contact the studio prior
to purchasing or wearing. Local dance shops DO NOT offer refunds and all students are required to have the same shoes.
Black leotard, ballet pink footed tights, PINK BALLET SHOES with elastic (no play slippers) black patent leather tap shoes with elastic in lieu of ribbon. Hair pulled back away from face in bun or pony tail. Dancers also must wear a cover-up to and from the studio, such as a sundress/swimsuit cover-up.
Black ballet shoes, black fitted jazz pants, black socks and fitted white or black tee tucked into pants.
Our classes run from September through June, concluding with our annual spring performance. The curriculum is designed for the student who enters in September and studies throughout the school year.
ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER, that includes both returning and new students. You may register by filling out the registration form or by dropping by the studio during our business hours. Students are not enrolled in the class they registered for until registration fees and first month tuition is paid. For those new to our studio, please contact us to set up an appointment to discuss your dancers placement with our director.
Students are placed into classes by age and ability. Sometimes this may involve trying seceral classes before the correct learning environment is achieved. It is important to have the student in a challenging but non-intimidating environment.
Tuition is due the 1st week of each month. There is a $20 late fee if not received by the 1st week of the month. There is a $30 fee on all returned checks. Tuition must be paid in full. No tuition is refunded. If the studio is closed for a Holiday or if you miss part of the month due to vacation, illness, etc. you are able to take a make-up class within 14 days. When making up a class, please phone the studio or email the director for a suitable class prior to attending. Tuition is based on 36 weeks of instruction and is the same each month regardless of the amount of classes.
All private lessons must be prepaid, no exceptions. There is a $25 single student/$40 family registration fee due upon registration. Registrations AFTER August 1st are $35 single student/$50 per family. There is a 10% discount for tuition paid for the year. There is also a 5% discount for families with multiple dancers. Families choosing to pay for the dance year must choose the yearly discount or family discount when calculating. Both discounts do not apply.
Consistent attendance is beneficial for students and teachers. Students should arrive to class on time so as not to interrupt the class. Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late will be required to enter the studio and wait until they have the teacher's approval to join class. Upon instructor permission, they will quickly and quietly prepare to join class. Students arriving more than 15 minutes late to class will be asked to view only.
We appreciate our moms and their willingness to help our students, however, please do not enter the dance studio once class has begun to assist your child with shoes changes, bathroom breaks or make corrections. The instructors are proficient in class management/structure and will come to the lobby to get you if we need your assistance. Thank you!
Also, as time is limited between classes, our instructors are unable to discuss dance related questions---if you need to discuss anything with your child's teacher, please phone the studio or email the director to schedule an appointment.
Students should arrive in adequate time to change clothing, eat, etc. before class begins. Parents and/or guardians must come into the studio to pick up the students younger than 8 years of age. We appreciate parents arriving a few minutes before class ends in order to wait for their dancer to come out of class. No student should leave the studio without a parent or guardian. We are very sensitive to students' whereabouts and their safety, however, The Dance Works will not be held responsible for your student.
Any student left unattended at the studio for longer than 30 minutes before or after the class they have registered for will be charged as if they attended an additional dance class. The same holds true for siblings. Do not leave siblings unattended at the studio.
Parents and family are welcome to view classes on a weekly basis from the flatscreen televisions in the cafe lobby. If the televisions are not turned on, please ask an instructor or cafe employee to help you. We ask that you do not turn them on yourself. Please refrain from interrupting class and do no walk into the classroom during class time. Video taping of classes will not be permitted, unless the instructor of the class says otherwise. Please feel free to enjoy the goodies from the cafe during your child's class!
Due to additional dance performances, choreography work, illness or personal reasons, substitute teachers may be needed at times. All substitutes are highly qualified and must be treated with the same respect as the regular instructor.
The studio will be closed for all major holidays. Exact dates of closure will be noted on the studio calendar. Regarding closures due to bad weather, please call the studio before you leave, as we will update our recorded message about class cancellations.
The Dance Works holds ONE yearly recital where all students are welcome and encouraged to participate. They are held in a professional environment, currently the Mc Neil Performing Arts Center located adjacent to Mc Neil High School. There is a participation fee as well as fees for costumes. Preparations begin in the winter with costumes ordered during the month of December.
All new term students (January enrollment) interested in participating in the Spring show MUST contact the director for costume information. Costume orders are not accepted AFTER DECEMBER 31. You will have your choice as to whether you would like your dancer to participate in these recitals, although we encourage all students and families to participate! This is where you (as well as your family, friends, whomever!) can see the progress your dancer has made and how he or she has blossomed from a student to a performer! The shows are always entertaining and more than worth all of the hard work!
Each student participating in the spring recital will be assessed a $55 single student or $75 multi family (more than one student participating) production fee to be paid in March. More detailed information is posted at the studio and on the website as the time approaches. The spring performance is optional.
Private lessons may be set up for those needing extra help or interested in perfecting their technique. Scheduled time will be allotted to fit into the student's and teacher's schedule. Cancellations MUST be made 6 hours prior to the time allotted or you will be charged for the session.
Please be considerate of all others around you. Absolutely no gum, food or drink in the studios. Students taking more than ONE HOUR of classes consecutively are allowed to bring in POP TOP WATER BOTTLES ONLY. Any other type of container will not be allowed. Any food items need to remain in cafe. Due to health department standards the cafe will not be able to store any blended drinks or sandwiches in our cooling units. You are responsible for cleaning up and throwing away your trash.
Please leave valuables and jewelry at home, as the studio is not responsible for missing items. Don't forget to double check and make sure you have everything before leaving the studio. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND labeling each item with your initials or name to help if they do get lost or misplaced. Items left in lost and found will be donated to charity each month.