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NEW TO DANCE?

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!

TUITION

Tuition is based on a full academic year (September—June), and then divided into 9 monthly payments (September—May). All tuition payments are due on the first day of each month. No refunds or reductions for any reason. Tuition will remain the same for each month, regardless of how many weeks there are in a month. This includes holidays and vacations.

If tuition is not paid by the 5th of the month, it will be considered late and assessed a $10.00 late fee. Your child will not be able to participate in class until your payment is received. A fee of $25.00 will be assessed for any returned checks. Only cash or a credit card will be accepted after two returned checks. If tuition is paid in full for the complete dance season by July 1, a 10% discount will be applied. A 5% discount will be applied for payments paid in full by August 1. (Discounts do not apply to private, semi-private, small group or specialty classes). Registration fee and recital fees will also be due up front when paying in full.

Duval Dance and Music Academy offers each family three convenient payment plans to fit your needs. We offer multi-class discounts for students who take more than one class per week and a family discount for those families who have two or more children enrolled. Private, semi-private and small group lessons are also available.

Forms of payment accepted: cash, check or Visa, MasterCard and Discover. All credit cards will be charged a $2.00 processing fee per month/transaction.

Please see the Payment Options below:

Option 1: Payment in full (by 7/1/11) receives a 10% discount off all tuition. Payment in full by 8/1/11 receives a 5% discount off all tuition. Registration fees and recital fees will also be charged at this time.

Option 2: Pay the 1st half of the year at the time of registration and the 2nd half on 1/1/12. Registration fees and recital fees are paid in the first payment. . When selecting this option you MUST have a credit or debit card on file. We will send you a reminder email that your 2nd payment is due. The card on file will be used as a form of payment, if an alternative form of payment is not received. If your credit/debit card is declined we will notify you immediately. Please note that if your payment is not received by the 5th it will be considered late and assessed $10.00 late fee and your child will not be able to participate in class until the payment is received.

Option 3: Monthly Installments + a $2.00 processing fee per month. When selecting this option you MUST have a credit or debit card on file. Credit/debit cards will be charged on the 1st business day of each month September-May, if an alternative form of payment is not received. Paying monthly carries a $2.00 processing fee. If your payment is received in the form of cash or a check prior to the 1st of the month, the $2.00 processing fee will be waived. Recital fees will be charged in two installments on October 15th and November 15th. If your credit/debit card is declined we will notify you immediately. Please note that if your payment is not received by the 5th it will be considered late and assessed $10.00 late fee and your child will not be able to participate in class until the payment is received.

Monthly Automatic Tuition (example for 1 student enrolled in 1 hour class per week) + $25 Registration fee
September 1	$60
October 1	$60 + Recital Fee $58
November 1	$60 + Recital Fee $58
December 1	$60
January 1	$60
February 1	$60
March 1	$60
April 1	$60
May 1	$60

Monthly Multi-Class/Family Discount + Registration & Recital Fees

HOURS	1st Child	2nd Child	3rd Child	10% Savings for full year payment before 7/1/11 for 1st child	10% Savings for full year payment before 7/1/11 for 2nd child	10% Savings for full year payment before 7/1/11 for 3rd child
45 min - 1 hour	$58	$53	$48	$52	$100	$143
1.5 hours	$80	$75	$70	$73	$140	$203
2 hours	$97	$92	$87	$87	$170	$248
2.5 hours	$119	$114	$109	$107	$210	$308
3 hours	$141	$136	$131	$127	$250	$367
3.5 hours	$161	$156	$151	$145	$285	$421
4 hours	$180	$175	$170	$162	$320	$473
4.5 hours	$200	$195	$190	$180	$356	$527
5 hours	$219	$214	$209	$197	$390	$578
5.5 hours	$239	$234	$229	$215	$426	$632
6 hours	$258	$253	$248	$232	$460	$683
Unlimited	$280	$275	$270	$252	$500	$743

OTHER CLASSES

All classes are for 1/2 hour per week. Discounts do not apply.

Class	DDMA Student	Non-DDMA Student
Private Classes	$25	$30.00
Semi-private (2 students)	$20/student	$25.00/student
Small Group (up to 4 students)	$18/student	$23.00/student

Our studio may also be rented for rehearsals, parties, auditions, etc. Call 781-545-3100 0r email duvaldancestudio@comcast.net for rates and more information.