ZD Dance Academy 2018 - 2019 Policies
Registration
There is a registration fee, due at the time of enrollment for each session, for all New & Returning ZDDA Students. The initial registration fee includes one studio issued leotard and pair of shorts. All additional uniforms and shoes must be purchased separately.
Monthly Tuition
Monthly tuition rates are based on the number of the weekly class hours for which each student is enrolled. Tuition payments will be collected using an Automatic Debit System. A valid debit or credit card must be added to each families account before the registration process is complete and a dancer is formally enrolled in class. Tuition is to be paid in full on or before the 1st of each month. There will be five-day grace period extended. All outstanding tuition payments will be withdrawn on the 6th day of the month. There will be a $35 NSF fee added to the accounts where payment is declined. Students whose tuition payments have not successfully been processed by the 7th day of the month will NOT be permitted to participate in class until the account has been brought current, including all past due tuition charges and associated fees. Tuition will be prorated for those students enrolling during an active month. See the tuition rates HERE.
Studio Uniform & Required Footwear
Dancers are required to be dressed in the standard ZDDA uniform for all of their classes. The foundation of the uniform is a Purple Tank or Short-sleeved Leotard (Studio Issued) and solid black dance shorts (solid black leggings are permitted during the colder months). Dancers who are not in the proper class uniform and required footwear may not be permitted to participate in class. Some classes may require additional uniform items. Please see the list below;
Ballet Classes:
Additional Attire - Weekday students are required to wear flesh-tone dance tights.
Required Footwear - Flesh-tone ballet shoes - Leather for ages 8 and under, Canvas (Split-sole) for ages 9 and older
Tap Classes:
Required Footwear - Black tap shoes - Patent leather shoes are permitted for students 6 and younger only. All other dancers should have Leather tap shoes (preferably slip-ons).
Jazz Classes:
Required Footwear - Black slip-on jazz shoes
Hip Hop Classes:
Additional Attire - Students are permitted to wear any ZD shirts with black or grey athletic bottoms, i.e. leggings, shorts, or sweat pants.
Required Footwear - Sneakers
African Dance Classes:
Additional Attire - Students are required to wear lappas (African skirts).
AcroDance Classes:
Additional Attire - AcroDance 1 & 2 Students are permitted to wear sports bra & dance shorts to class. AcroDance 3/4/5 students coming from or going to other technique classes should be in ZDDA uniform.
Additional Items - Students in AcroDance 1, 2, or 3 must have Yoga Blocks (2) and Ankle Weights
Attendance
In order to ensure steady growth, parents should make every effort possible to have their dancer(s) present for class weekly. It is also imperative that dancers consistently arrive on time and ready to work. This will ensure that dancers are able to warm-up effectively which will prevent injury. Dancers who miss a significant amount of class or extra rehearsals may not be permitted to perform in the End-of-Year Recital. Please note that make up classes will only be offered in instances where class is cancelled by ZD Dance Academy. There will be no tuition reimbursements, prorations, or credits issued for missed classes. Parents, who wish to withdraw students must do so IN WRITING, 30 days prior to departure. Please note that tuition must still be paid during the 30 day withdrawal period. All accounts must be at a zero balance at the time of departure or legal actions maybe taken.
Yearly Recital Information
Historically the yearly recital is held on the first weekend in June. The tentative date for this year's performance is June 1st & 2nd.
Dancers typically perform one routine for each of their classes. Detailed information is forthcoming.
Recital Costume Information
Recital Costume Fees are assessed each year based on the total number of each dancer's performances in the recital. The total costume fee is to be paid IN FULL on or before Saturday, March 3rd. Parents are given two payment options;
Payment Option #1 - Payment made IN FULL on or before, Saturday, March 2nd
Payment Option #2 - Two payments made on the following dates; Saturday, January 5th and Saturday, March 2nd.
*Listed below are the proposed costume fees. Please note that these amounts may change due to exact costume selections and current costume prices and shipping costs. Final costume costs will be given by January 31st.
Destiny Creative Movement - $60
Love Ballet/Tap Combo - $100
Love Ballet/Tap/Hip Hop Combo - $125
Love Ballet/Tap/Hip Hop/African Combo - $150
Joy Ballet/Tap Combo - $120
Joy Ballet/Tap/ Hip Hop Combo - $150
Joy Ballet/Tap/Hip Hop/African Combo - $180
1 Class - $65 / 2 Classes - $120 / 3 Classes - $150 / 4 Classes - $185 / 5 Classes - $200
Peace/Hope/Honor Full Load (6 Classes) - $250
Promise/Faith/Praise/Freedom/Grace Full Load (8 Classes) - $300
All AcroDance Costumes are an additional $50
Studio Fundraisers
Each year every family is expected to participate in at least one studio fundraiser raising a pre-determined minimum amount of sales. Families who opt not to participate or who fail to meet the minimum sales goal will be charged a $100 Fundraiser Fee.
Competitive Dance Program
The competitive dance program here at ZDDA is comprised of the ZD Elite Competition Team (Ages 4 & Up), the ZD Tap Elite Company (Ages 8 & Up), and the ZD Elite Hip Hop Crew (Ages 6 & Up). Dancers on any of the competitive teams study extensively and train several days a week. ZD Elite dancers compete at both the Regional and National Level. Auditions will be held on Sunday, July 21st.
There is a registration fee, due at the time of enrollment for each session, for all New & Returning ZDDA Students. The initial registration fee includes one studio issued leotard and pair of shorts. All additional uniforms and shoes must be purchased separately.
Monthly Tuition
Monthly tuition rates are based on the number of the weekly class hours for which each student is enrolled. Tuition payments will be collected using an Automatic Debit System. A valid debit or credit card must be added to each families account before the registration process is complete and a dancer is formally enrolled in class. Tuition is to be paid in full on or before the 1st of each month. There will be five-day grace period extended. All outstanding tuition payments will be withdrawn on the 6th day of the month. There will be a $35 NSF fee added to the accounts where payment is declined. Students whose tuition payments have not successfully been processed by the 7th day of the month will NOT be permitted to participate in class until the account has been brought current, including all past due tuition charges and associated fees. Tuition will be prorated for those students enrolling during an active month. See the tuition rates HERE.
Studio Uniform & Required Footwear
Dancers are required to be dressed in the standard ZDDA uniform for all of their classes. The foundation of the uniform is a Purple Tank or Short-sleeved Leotard (Studio Issued) and solid black dance shorts (solid black leggings are permitted during the colder months). Dancers who are not in the proper class uniform and required footwear may not be permitted to participate in class. Some classes may require additional uniform items. Please see the list below;
Ballet Classes:
Additional Attire - Weekday students are required to wear flesh-tone dance tights.
Required Footwear - Flesh-tone ballet shoes - Leather for ages 8 and under, Canvas (Split-sole) for ages 9 and older
Tap Classes:
Required Footwear - Black tap shoes - Patent leather shoes are permitted for students 6 and younger only. All other dancers should have Leather tap shoes (preferably slip-ons).
Jazz Classes:
Required Footwear - Black slip-on jazz shoes
Hip Hop Classes:
Additional Attire - Students are permitted to wear any ZD shirts with black or grey athletic bottoms, i.e. leggings, shorts, or sweat pants.
Required Footwear - Sneakers
African Dance Classes:
Additional Attire - Students are required to wear lappas (African skirts).
AcroDance Classes:
Additional Attire - AcroDance 1 & 2 Students are permitted to wear sports bra & dance shorts to class. AcroDance 3/4/5 students coming from or going to other technique classes should be in ZDDA uniform.
Additional Items - Students in AcroDance 1, 2, or 3 must have Yoga Blocks (2) and Ankle Weights
Attendance
In order to ensure steady growth, parents should make every effort possible to have their dancer(s) present for class weekly. It is also imperative that dancers consistently arrive on time and ready to work. This will ensure that dancers are able to warm-up effectively which will prevent injury. Dancers who miss a significant amount of class or extra rehearsals may not be permitted to perform in the End-of-Year Recital. Please note that make up classes will only be offered in instances where class is cancelled by ZD Dance Academy. There will be no tuition reimbursements, prorations, or credits issued for missed classes. Parents, who wish to withdraw students must do so IN WRITING, 30 days prior to departure. Please note that tuition must still be paid during the 30 day withdrawal period. All accounts must be at a zero balance at the time of departure or legal actions maybe taken.
Yearly Recital Information
Historically the yearly recital is held on the first weekend in June. The tentative date for this year's performance is June 1st & 2nd.
Dancers typically perform one routine for each of their classes. Detailed information is forthcoming.
Recital Costume Information
Recital Costume Fees are assessed each year based on the total number of each dancer's performances in the recital. The total costume fee is to be paid IN FULL on or before Saturday, March 3rd. Parents are given two payment options;
Payment Option #1 - Payment made IN FULL on or before, Saturday, March 2nd
Payment Option #2 - Two payments made on the following dates; Saturday, January 5th and Saturday, March 2nd.
*Listed below are the proposed costume fees. Please note that these amounts may change due to exact costume selections and current costume prices and shipping costs. Final costume costs will be given by January 31st.
Destiny Creative Movement - $60
Love Ballet/Tap Combo - $100
Love Ballet/Tap/Hip Hop Combo - $125
Love Ballet/Tap/Hip Hop/African Combo - $150
Joy Ballet/Tap Combo - $120
Joy Ballet/Tap/ Hip Hop Combo - $150
Joy Ballet/Tap/Hip Hop/African Combo - $180
1 Class - $65 / 2 Classes - $120 / 3 Classes - $150 / 4 Classes - $185 / 5 Classes - $200
Peace/Hope/Honor Full Load (6 Classes) - $250
Promise/Faith/Praise/Freedom/Grace Full Load (8 Classes) - $300
All AcroDance Costumes are an additional $50
Studio Fundraisers
Each year every family is expected to participate in at least one studio fundraiser raising a pre-determined minimum amount of sales. Families who opt not to participate or who fail to meet the minimum sales goal will be charged a $100 Fundraiser Fee.
Competitive Dance Program
The competitive dance program here at ZDDA is comprised of the ZD Elite Competition Team (Ages 4 & Up), the ZD Tap Elite Company (Ages 8 & Up), and the ZD Elite Hip Hop Crew (Ages 6 & Up). Dancers on any of the competitive teams study extensively and train several days a week. ZD Elite dancers compete at both the Regional and National Level. Auditions will be held on Sunday, July 21st.
