Policies

Uniform/Dress Code:

In order for proper placement to be determined, it is essential that dancers come to class in the correct uniform. No baggy clothing will be allowed as cover-ups. Absolutely no jeans, street shoes, jewelry (except stud earrings), boxers/loose fitting shorts, or baggy t-shirts will be worn in class at any time. If the student will not comply with the dress code, they will be asked to leave class and wait in the lobby. Hair should be secured away from the face at all times and in a bun for all ballet classes and in a ponytail or braid for all other classes. Students are responsible for bringing the appropriate clothing and shoes to class. If shoes/clothing is forgotten, it is up to the teacher's discretion as to whether the child will be allowed to attend class.

The following is the dress code for our classes (note you may be required to supply a specific color or type of shoe for recital or other performances):

Pre-school/Primary: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet skirt, pink ballet slippers, tan buckle tap shoes. Hair away from face in a bun or ponytail.

Grades 1 & 2 Ballet: Light Blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in bun.

Grades 3 & up Ballet: Dark colored solid leotard (black, navy, hunter green, burgundy, plum), pink tights, pink ballet shoes hair in a bun. Only accepted cover-ups: black ballet sweater, solid ballet skirt in the color of the leotard, black Lycra or sweater warm-ups.

Jazz/Musical Theater: Solid color leotard. Tan or pink tights, tan or black jazz shoes and hair in a bun or ponytail. Only accepted cover-ups: Black boot cut jazz pants or black footless tights layered over leotard and tights.

Tap: Solid color leotard. Tan, black or pink tights. Tan or black Jazz shoes. Hair in a bun or ponytail. Only accepted cover-up: black boot cut jazz pants.

Modern: Solid leotard. Footless/Stirrup tan or pink tights. No shoes. Hair in bun or ponytail.

Lyrical: Solid leotard. Tan or pink tights, Pedinis or Sandal soles. Hair in a bun.

Hip Hop: Leotard or fitted/stretchy tank/jersey. Jazz pants. Black dance sneakers. Hair in a ponytail.

Acro: Solid leotard, tan/black/pink tights, white Athenian Acro shoes. Hair in a bun or ponytail.

Drama/Vocal: Plain, Comfortable Clothing. Note- street shoes are not allowed in our studios.

Men & Boys: White or black FITTED tank or tee shirt, black FITTED pants and shoes of the appropriate type.

Tuition Policies:

  1. The registration fee is non-refundable and shall not be waived.
  2. Tuition shall be paid between the 24th and last day of the month prior to the month for which the tuition shall be applied. For example, November's tuition shall be paid between September 24th and September 30.
  3. Late fees will be applied according to the following schedule should payment be delinquent on the first of each month. Payment outstanding 1-2 days: $5. Payment outstanding 3-5 days: $10. Payment oustanding 6-10 days: $15. Payment outstanding 11-13 days: $20. 14+ days: Non-admittance to class.
  4. If an account is not current within 14 days of due date, the student(s) will be denied entry to class. You will be alerted via telephone that the child will not be allowed to attend. If the child comes to the scheduled class, he/she will be asked to sit in the lobby.
  5. Tuition is non-refundable.
  6. Private lessons must be paid prior to the lesson and kept current weekly.
  7. You are responsible for all legal and collection fees incurred by the school should your account become delinquent.
  8. All returned checks will be assessed a $30 returned check fee.
  9. No person with a delinquent account will be allowed to take part in recital, purchase tickets to the recital and/or take part in any dance competition or convention as a representative of NH Academie of Dance.
  10. No costume shall be ordered for anyone without payment of costume deposit.
  11. No costume shall be given out if that person's account is delinquint.
  12. If you have requested to be on the automatic billing list, you understand that you will be charged for any and all fees assessed to your account that remain unpaid on the last day of the month preceding the month for which tuition is applied. For example, if you have a $43 balance as of August 31, you will be charged for that amount in addition to your tuition fee.

Missed Classes

  1. No refunds or credits will be given for classes missed by a student.
  2. No refunds or credits will be given for classes missed due to inclement weather.
  3. No refunds or credits will be given for classes missed due to scheduled holidays, vacations, days off.
  4. No refunds will be given to any student upon withdrawal from NHAD.
  5. Credits may be given if the school cancels a scheduled class due to teacher illness or teacher inavailability.

Risk/Physical Condition

  1. My child will be participating in physical activity, and as such, I realize there is an element of risk involved.
  2. In the event of an accident or illness involving my child, I will be notified immediately. In the event that I cannot be contacted, I hereby designate the persons listed as "Emergency Contact 1" and "Emergency Contact 2" in the previous section as the person to be contacted. In the event that no contact can be made, I hereby authorize NHAD to take any steps it deems necessary to make medicattention available, including physicians, hospital, or other medical services by calling 911. In such event, I further agree that the cost of suc medical services shall be borne by child's parents or guardians.
  3. That any limitation in ability to participate due to a medical condition must be noted at time of registration in the field labeled "Medical/Physical/Psychological Limitations". Failure to note condition is a warranty by the parent that such condition does not exist.
  4. NHAD is not responsible for any personal injuries a student might incur while attending classes at the studio or while on the premisis of the studio. Nor is NHAD responsible for any injuries a student might incur while performing as a representative of the studio in any venue.

Schedule:

  1. NHAD reserves the right to alter class schedules for any reason, either temporarily or permanently, without fault.

Talent Release:

  1. I give permission to NHAD to video tape my child during class or performance and to use any students' pictures or video tapes for promotional use.

Property/Copyright

  1. All recordings including but not limited to video, audtio, still pictures, motion pictures of any event including but not limited to recitals, rehearsals, dance acts, classes, or demonstrations remain the property of the school with all rights of ownership retained by the school.
  2. All choreography remains the property of NHAD, and that permission to use any choreography in competitions or exhibits or the like, must be granted by NHAD. Departing students who compete agree to abide by the rules of Dance Masters of America, which included a waiting period to re-enter competitions under another studio. Any waiver of this clause must be in writing. Any written waiver of this clause for one event or for one student does not constitute a waiver of this clause in its entirety.

School Rights

  1. The director reserves the right to drop any registrant from the registrar or prohit participation in any class or performance for excessive tardiness/absence, disruptive behavior by parent or student, non-payment of tution or other fees.