Low Country School of Performing Arts 

Policies

* new policies effective July 2011 *

CLASS PLACEMENT

All students are placed according to their physical facility, talent, and ability. Class placement will be carefully reviewed and evaluated by the teacher and director. And the director has the final say whether a student is permitted into the program/class. Classes that don't meet a minimum of 5 students will be cancelled. 

Poor attendance will have a direct result in placement advancement. Regular attendance is essential to maintain and or advance in your designated level. If an injury occurs, student should still attend class to observe and learn the lesson. Students with 10 or more non-excused absences per semester will be removed from program. 

MASTER CLASSES

We are fortunate that throughout the year we have noted teachers and choreographers that conduct master classes. There is an additional fee for those classes.

CLASS ETIQUETTE

Proper dance requires discipline. It is the discipline that is gained in dance training that makes dance such a positive and valuable activity. Students are required to be on time to class and must enter class with proper attire on. See dress code for more information. Anyone arriving in inappropriate attire or is more than ten minutes late to a class may be asked to sit and observe class instead of participating.

Please call the studio if you are missing class or arriving late.

Absolutely no chewing gum or eating/ drinking (except for water) will be permitted in class. Gum is not allowed anywhere in the dance studio.

Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Any disruptive behavior, use of profanity, or ridiculing of other students will result in immediate expulsion from the class.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

There is a non-refundable registration fee of $30.00/individual, $50.00/family.Registration payment is due at registration.

Monthly tuition is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 10th of the month will incur a $25 late fee. Your child will not be permitted to attend classes or participate in the performance unless your account is current. Please direct you’re billing questions and payments arrangements to our office.

The office retains the right to access a $30.00 fee for any and all returned checks.

August tuition is the only pro-rated month. The monthly tuition rate will remain the same throughout the year regardless of the number of weeks in any given month. (For example: if during the holiday season, classes are provided for three weeks).

A written notice is required before withdrawal can be permitted. This notice must be provided to the office on the 1st of the month before the withdrawal date. (ex. If you are planning to withdraw on January 1st, then the notice must be provided to the office in writing on December 1st) Low Country School of Performing Arts retains the right to keep the students enrollment status active and charge accordingly if withdrawal occurred prior to the notice being given. A withdrawal form must be filled out and hand delivered to the office by the parent or student over 18 years of age. E-mails or mailed letters are NOT acceptable and will not be acknowledged.

No discount is permitted for missed classes. Missed classes may be made up in a lower-level class if same-level class is not available. We urge all students to make up their missed classes to maintain their technical level.

Cash or Check Only **MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Low Country School of Performing Arts or LCSOPA

Spring Showcase Costume Information: Each costume per class $55. A 50% costume deposit is required for each costume.  Costume deposits are due by  November 19th. Costume balances must be paid before March 3. *For your convenience, you may apply any amount to your account through out the year to go towards costumes* Please note, there are NO costumes for our Winter Showcase

Showcase Fee Information: A non-fefundable Showcase fee of $15 per student. This will assist in covering pre-production costs at the theater. Winter Showcase will be  held on Dec 17 at BHS.This fee is due to the office by October 21, 2011. Spring Showcase will be held on June 2 2012 at BHS. This fee is to the office by February 24th, 2012. Tickets for these performance will be on sale approximately 1 month before the show for the students‘ family and friends. No tickets are included

Alice in Wonderland Shirts.The studio will be selling t-shirts for the 2012 Performance. The t-shirts are an important way for the dancer and family members to remember the occasion. T-shirt orders are due by Saturday April 7. T-shirts $15 each

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons may be set up for those needing extra help, or for those who are interested in perfecting their technique, or for private coaching. LCSOPA director and instructors are in high demand; therefore, pre-scheduling is required for all

privates. **Cancellations must be made at least six hours prior to the time allotted or you will be charged for the lesson**

FIRST AID/ SAFETY

Students and teachers have access to a first aid kit which is necessary for minor injuries. (Ex. band aids, cleansing wipes, and ice packs) The studios first aid kit is located in the bathroom. The studio will NOT provide materials which are necessary for specific classes. (Ex. Tape, hair pins, or hair ties)

DRESS CODE FOR CLASSES

BALLET: Black leotards, pink footed tights, and split sole ballet shoes (all leather or canvas). Hair must be pulled away from the face and into a bun. Please use hair nets and hairpins when putting the hair in a bun as it will hold it in place and will create a neater appearance, no bobby pins please as they have a tendency to fall out of the bun. No sweatshirts or t-shirts will be permitted in class.

JAZZ , LYRICAL Tap: Any color leotard and tights or, fitted tops, dance shorts. Jazz pants may be worn if they are tight around the knees. The required shoes for jazz are tan jazz boot. The required shoes for Lyrical are either barefoot or a dance paw/foot undie. The required shoe for tap is either a tie or mary jane tap shoe. Hair must be pulled away from the face. No over sized T-shirts, sweats shirts, or loose pants will be permitted.

HIP-HOP:Dance clothes or comfy street clothes with  flat soled sneakers (for class only).

MEN AND BOYS’ ATTIRE: Black jazz/ballet shoes. Black dance pant/short and a plain white fitted t-shirt.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT: Pink  short sleeve leotard, pink footed tights, pink leather ballet slippers. Hair must be pulled away from the face. No over sized T-shirts, sweats shirts, or loose pants will be permitted.

COMBO I &II: Light blue short sleeve leotard, pink footed tights, pink leather ballet slippers, and black mary jane tap shoes.Hair must be pulled away from the face. No over sized T-shirts, sweats shirts, or loose pants will be permitted.

COMBO III: Lavender short sleeve leotard, pink footed tights, pink leather ballet slippers, tan mary jane tap shoes, and tan jazz boot.Hair must be pulled away from the face. No over sized T-shirts, sweats shirts, or loose pants will be permitted.