Studio Life
Tuition Guidelines
•Yearly tuition is divided into yearly, sessions, or monthly payments (see rate sheet)
•Youth classes must be paid by one of the above methods. No single classes allowed
•If paying monthly installments, tuition is due on the 1st class of every month. A $15 late
fee for tuition payments received after the first of the month will be applied to your account.
Please plan your payments accordingly. No exceptions will be made.
•If tuition payment becomes 30 days past due, you or your child will not be able to continue
classes until balance is paid. If you are having difficulties with payments please contact the
Director immediately.
•Tuition is due regardless of student attendance. Make up classes are available for missed lessons.
Please see your teacher for available times. Art in Motion Dance Company does not issue refunds
on unused lessons, fees or deposits etc.
•An automatic $25 returned check fee will be applied if your check is returned.
Family Rates
1st student pays full price. Each additional member under the age of 18 receives 20% off the price for the month. This is only offered when paying monthly, session, yearly.
Attendance
It is important that the student attends every lesson. I agree to bring my child to every class and rehearsal at least 10 minutes prior to the start of all classes and rehearsals. If my child will be absent, due to illness or other family emergency, I agree to call Art in Motion Dance Company if my child will be absent. I understand that there will be no refund for any missed classes or rehearsals and that my child can "make-up" missed classes in another class recommended by my child's teacher.
Cancellations and holidays
We usually operate based upon the North Kingstown School Calendar. Please refer to the Art in Motion Dance Company class calendar for studio closings, etc.
If the weather is questionable, please call the studio prior to coming to class. We will have a message posted on the machine by 3:00pm weekdays or 8:30am for morning/Saturday classes
Performance
Our annual performance is held at the end of June. It is not mandatory to participate, however, most students do!
Awards
Trophies are awarded to students who have completed 5 years at the Art in Motion Dance Company. They are presented at our annual performance in the spring. Art in Motion Dance Company also awards one student from each level as star dancer of the year which they receive a small schlarship for classes the following dance season. AIMDCO also awards a student the dancer of the year award which receives a scholarship to take classes the following dance season. Medallions are awarded to the star dancers and a trophy to the dance of the year at the annual performance.
Dress Code
It is essential that the correct dance attire be worn in class at all times to insure that teachers may observe body movements.
*All students must have their hair neatly pulled back and away from the face.
*No large jewelry allowed.
*No underwear needed under leotard and tights.
*No Street shoes in the studios
Creative Movement- pink or black leotard, pink tights and pink ballets shoes. Boys may wear white t-shirts with black shorts or sweatpants.
Primary- black leotard, pink, black or light suntan tights.
Ballet-Pink ballet slippers, ballet skirts
Tap- black tap shoes
Jazz- no shoes required
Elementary I & II- black leotard, pink, black or light suntan tights.
Tap- caramel mary jane tap shoes
Jazz- caramel jazz boot- elementary II only
Hip hop- Clean sneakers
Intermediate/Junior/Senior Levels- black leotard, pink, black or light tan tights. Leg warmers are optional
Ballet-Pink Bloch split sole ballet slippers, black ballet skirt
Tap- caramel mary jane tap shoes (Intermediate level) Black oxford (Jr./Sr.)
Jazz- caramel jazz boot, black jazz pants or shorts
Hip Hop- clean comfortable sneakers, comfortable clothing
Pointe- Pointe Shoes( please see Director), black ballet skirt
