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5 Things Parents Should Know When Choosing a Dance Studio

1. What type of dance floor is used? Dance is a very physical activity that requires a great deal of jumping, which can put stress on bones and joints. Most dance footwear does not provide any cushioning, so the impact of dance movement can place a lot of pressure on the knees and back. The best way to assure a safe dance environment for your child is to choose a school that has a professional "floating floor". A floating floor is a dance floor that rests on a base of foam, to absorb the shock of jumping. Our studio is equipped with professional floating floors. Our state of the art floors help reduce the risk of injuries, and allow our students to dance longer without getting fatigued.
2. What is the size of the class? If a dance class has fewer students in it, each child will receive more personalized attention, learn more, and have more fun. In a small class of younger students it is easier for a teacher to maintain control over the class and make sure each student understands the concepts and instructions. A smaller class size also allows teachers to ensure that students are developing proper technique. Our smaller class sizes make sure that no fundamental concepts are missed and no dancer feels left out. Our studio limits all of our grade school dance classes to 14 students per class. With our Tiny Tots classes (ages 2-3) our limit is 8 students per class. With our Pre-K classes (ages 3-5) our limit is 10 students per class.
3. What are the qualifications of the teachers? Our studio employs instructors who are professionally qualified in the area of dance they will be teaching. However, many studios hire inexperienced teachers who "learn as they go" while teaching your children. We feel it is extremely important that our teachers are not only trained in dance, but continue to attend annual dance conventions and workshops throughout the country to stay current with dance trends. Our teachers go through a comprehensive interview process and are also trained by the Studio Director to ensure they are teaching their classes according to the ideals and beliefs that the studio is built upon. All of our teachers have been dancing their entire lives in a professional studio environment. Many have danced at a collegiate level and have returned to our studio to pass their talents onto your children. We teach correct terminology (don't laugh - many teachers don't!), respect and discipline and proper technical training is at the core of our philosophy. Our teachers make dance class engaging, upbeat and fun, all while giving your children the best, most complete dance education!
4. What are the "extras" required for the year end recital? Most studios put on a year-end show. Students that perform in the show must have a costume for each of their dance numbers. Some studios may require parents to sew their child's costumes, or pay extra and the parents must find their own seamstress to do the sewing. This can be inconvenient and frustrating for parents who are busy or can't sew. Our studio uses our own seamstress to sew and alter the costumes, after they are ordered, so parents do not have to worry about any costume hassles. Our studio also provides dancers with all of their props, costume accessories, recital tights, finale t-shirt and a DVD of the performance at no extra cost!
5. Can I get immediate assistance if I have a question? In many studios the teacher or studio owner conducts classes and handles the administration tasks. By trying to do two jobs at once, the class may suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service issues, or the studio may have no administrator if the teacher is in a class. To have a good experience, it is important to choose a school that can assist you with questions, even if the teacher is occupied in a class. At our studio, we have a family-friendly lobby area, with an organized office manager on staff who is well-trained and knowledgeable in our services available during regular class hours to answer questions and handle administrative tasks.

DANCE AND MUSIC LESSIONS FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (781) 545-3100 OR CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

STUDIO POLICIES

Classes/Attendance

All students are expected to attend each class for which he or she has registered for. If your child is not able to attend class on a given day, please notify the studio at 781-545-3100 or duvaldancestudio@comcast.net. There will be NO refunds for any classes missed. Missed classes can be made-up by attending another scheduled class. Please call the studio to arrange for your make-up.

Levels/Placement

Classes are determined by age/grade level. Competitive classes are determined by skill/grade level. Students will be promoted to a higher level at the teacher’s discretion. Visit our schedule page for class details.

Registration Fee

There is a non-refundable, non-transferable $25 registration fee per student per year. A $20 registration fee is required per unlimited student.

Rates/Multi-Class Discount

Tuition is based on a full academic year (September—June), and is then divided into 9 equal monthly payments (September—May). DDMA offers three convenient payment plans to all families. We offer a discount when you take multiple classes and/or register a sibling at our studio. DDMA accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Tuition will remain the same for each month, regardless of how many weeks there are in a month. This includes holidays and vacations. No refunds, reductions or transfers for any reason. There is no extra charge for months containing five weeks.

Tuition is due the 1st of each month September—May. Click here for more details on our payment options.

Withdrawals and Refunds

For each student to gain experience and expertise in the art of dance, we strongly encourage each dancer to complete the full dance year and not to withdraw for any reason. Notice of withdrawal is required to discontinue any classes. Withdrawal must be done in person and will not be accepted over the phone or via e-mail. Withdrawal must be done at the studio and not with the teacher. Withdrawal must occur by the 25th of the month to discontinue tuition charges for upcoming months. No withdrawals will be accepted after April 1st due to the recital. To withdraw from classes, a parent or adult student must inform studio office staff in person, and complete and sign a withdrawal form provided by the studio. Please keep in mind that once paid, all past tuition fees, recital fees and registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Recital and Costumes

Our annual recitals are held in late June. It is mandatory for each student to attend the dress rehearsal and the recital. The recital fee includes your child's recital costume(s), performance tights, all hair and costume accessories, recital finale t-shirt and professional recital DVD. The recital fee is $116. Each additional costume, including tights, accessories and props is $85. Recital fees will be made payable in two installments — one payment on October 15th and another on November 15th. Recital fees are non-refundable. Parents/Guardians will be given detailed information at the time of registration.

Due to strict deadlines we order our costumes in early December; therefore, no costumes will be ordered unless they are paid in full. All outstanding balances must be paid in full before students can take home their costumes.

Tickets are not included in the recital fee and are required to be purchased by all except for performing students. This helps defray production costs. There are no limits on the number of tickets you can purchase; however, the studio will enforce a limit on sales when an unreasonable number of tickets are requested.

Inclement Weather

In the event that Scituate Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, classes will be canceled. Please call the studio at 781-545-3100 to check if you are unsure. One snow day is allowed in the schedule. If classes are going to be canceled for that morning/evening, we will send out a mass email.

Dress Code

All students need to wear proper dance attire to class. All students should have their hair up neatly way from their face. No jewelry (bracelets, dangling earrings, necklaces, etc.) are to be worn. All dance shoes, with the exception of pointe shoes are to be purchased through the studio. This is to ensure ALL students have the same style and color shoes in class and on stage.

Duval Dance and Music Academy's dress code is designed for uniformity and efficiency. Instructors need to be able to see and adjust the lines of the body. Students must be prepared for each class with the correct dancewear and shoes. No street shoes that have been worn outside will be allowed in any dance room.

The following attire allows the instructor to recognize and correct poor posture, alignment and positioning of arms and legs:

Tiny Tots:
Girls: Leotard, tights, pink full sole ballet slippers.
Boys: Black t-shirt and black sweatpants, thin socks, black full sole ballet shoes.

All Preschool and Kindergarten Classes:
Girls: Leotard, tights, pink full sole ballet slippers, black slip on tap shoes.
Boys: Black t-shirt and black sweatpants, thin socks, black full sole ballet shoes, black tie tap shoes.

Acrobatics:
Girls: Leotard, footless tights, black dance shorts (optional), bare feet.
Boys: Black t-shirt and gray or black sweatpants, bare feet.

Ballet: No shorts or pants are to be worn during ballet class.
Grades 1-4: Black leotard, tights, and full sole ballet slippers.
Grades 5-12: Black leotard, tights, and split sole ballet slippers.

Jazz:
All classes: Black leotard, tights, black dance shorts, dark tan slip on jazz boot.

Tap:
Grades 1-2: Leotard, black dance shorts, tights, black slip on tap shoe.
Grades 3-4: Leotard, black dance shorts tights, black U-shell tap shoe.
Grades 5-8: Leotard, black dance shorts tights, dark tan U-shell tap shoe.
Grades 9-12: Leotard, black dance shorts tights, black premium full sole tap shoe.

Hip Hop:
Grades 1-6: Leotard, tights, black dance shorts, dark tan slip on jazz shoes.
Grades 7-12: Leotard, tights, dance shorts or pants, black ultra arch hip hop sneaker, layering recommended.

Break-dance (boys only):
All classes: Black t-shirt, gray or black sweatpants, black ultra arch hip hop sneaker.

Pointe:No shorts or pants are to be worn during pointe class.
Grades 6-12: Black leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes
*pointe shoes can be purchased at:
G.A.F.S. 273 Willard Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(By appointment only 617-770-4237)

Boys:
Ballet: Black t-shirt, black sweat pants, thin socks, black ballet slippers (full sole through grade 4, split sole grades 5-12).
Jazz: Black t-shirt, black sweatpants, black stretch jazz shoes.
Tap: Black t-shirt, black sweatpants, Black tie tap shoes (pre-k- grade 6) or Premium full sole tap shoes(grades 7-12).
Hip Hop: Black t-shirt, black sweatpants, black ultra arch hip hop sneakers.

Competition Teams:
Petite: Black leotard, dark tan tights, dark tan jazz shoes.
Intermediate: Black leotard, dark tan tights, pink split sole ballet slippers, tan u-shell tap shoes, dark tan jazz shoes.
Junior: Black leotard, dark tan tights, pink split sole ballet slippers, tan u-shell tap shoes, dark tan jazz shoes, tan dance paws.
Senior: Black leotard, dark tan tights, black dance shorts, pink split sole ballet slippers, dark tan jazz shoes, tan dance paws, black premium full sole tap shoes.

Monthly Newsletters

The first of each month we will email parents a newsletter with detailed information including up-coming dates, events, studio closings, ect. Please be sure to read each newsletter and any attachments thoroughly. It is the parents' responsibility to ensure their email information is accurate.

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