DanZQuest Dance Studio
INFORMATION AND POLICIES 2019 - 2020
VISION STATEMENT
DanZQuest is one of the well established studios in the Wilmington area! The family friendly and energetic classes that we offer are based on building positive self esteem while teaching good forms of dance. At DanZQuest our goal is to provide a place “Where Dance and Family are ONE”! DanZQuest has been in business of 18 years and strives each year to provide quality dance instruction from nurturing teachers, team bonding, friendships and positive environment that everyone can learn in.
THE CLASS CURRICULUM
Featuring a wide variety of recreational and competitive dance training, DanZQuest is centered on building self-esteem through physical activity. Classes are structured around group activity; however it also promotes the development of the students’ individual potential. Students experience dance in a variety of forms. The styles offered include Tap, Jazz, Clogging, Ballet, Modern/Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Gymnastics and Creative Movement. The ages range from two through adult with ability levels from beginner to advanced. Students will be placed according to ability not age.
THE PERFORMANCES
Auditorium. The December mid-year showcase is a performance that provides reinforcement of the curriculum taught in the first half of the year with fun, simple choreography in a personal audience atmosphere. There is $50.00 concert fee for this performance.Kenan are asked to participate in two showcases within the dance season at DanZQuest, Azalea Festival, and charity visits. Class selections are based on the upcoming event, the amount of choreography known, and the entire class’s ability to participate. 2. All students at Riverfest1. Selected classes will be asked to perform in various community performances such as
Auditorium. This Recital emphasizes more complicated choreography, costuming and staging. It is a very special event that the students look proudly towards with months of preparation. There is a $58.00 concert fee (includes 1 trophy, additional trophies are $8.00 each). Costumes will be specially ordered and shipped from all over the U.S.A. The costume fee for each student will be $75 for recreational and $85 for competitive classes per costume and must be paid in one (1) installment (see Payments and Fees). If the payment for the costume is not received in full by the requested date, then the student will be considered a non-participant in the recital and therefore will not be included in the staging or choreography of the show. All costume payments are final and non-refundable regardless of the circumstances. Additional charges may apply if a student is enrolled in more than one “block” of classes, and therefore may require additional costumes, shoes etc.Kenan finale” of the dance year is the Annual Spring Recital that will also be performed at grande3. The “
PAYMENTS AND FEES
1. Registration Fee: There will be a $25 annual registration fee per student. This fee is non-refundable.
2. Tuition: Tuition is based on one yearly rate and then offered to you in a monthly payment plan. According to your payment plan, tuition is due on the first of the month and considered late after the 10th. A $25 late fee will be added to all payments that arrive after this date. An absence will not be considered an excuse for non-payment and a late fee will be enforced. If tuition goes 30 days past due from the 1st you will NOT be allowed to return to dance until it is made current. Tuition is not pro-rated for holidays or any closing due to weather conditions! Payments need to be made in the “payment box” or given to the secretary at the desk. Please record the student’s name on any form of payment to ensure proper crediting of your account. DanZQuest accepts cash, personal checks, master card & visa. Returned checks will be charged a $25 insufficient funds fee. After two returned checks you must pay in cash or money order for the remainder of the dance season. Discounts are given to students who are enrolled in more than one class excluding company classes. Tuition and all fees must be paid in full to participate in recitals prior to the performance date.
3.Spring Recital Costume Installment: A payment of $75.00 for recreational and $85.00 for competitive classes is due by October 17, 2019. If the payment is not received by October 17, 2019, there will be a late fee of $25. All costume fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. If costumes are not picked up 60 days after arrival date, they will become DanZQuest property. Tights, shoes, special hair pieces and alterations are not included in the fee. Tuition and competition fees must be current before any money will be applied to costume fees.
4. Recital Fee/Performance fees: DanZQuest will collect a $50 fee per family for the December mid-year recital. This fee will be due November 14, 2019. DanZQuest will also collect a $58 fee per family for the Spring Recital. Both fees help to help pay for the theater rental, lighting technicians, programs, decorations etc. & 1 trophy (additional trophies are $8.00 each) for the recital. If trophies are not picked up 60 days after recital, they will become the propert of DanZQuest. No tickets will be necessary once the fee is paid. The spring recital fee is due by May 14, 2020. If the fee is not received by the due date, a $25 late fee will be applied. The student will not be allowed to perform in the recital if fee is not paid and DanZQuest account is not current / paid in full. Recital fees are non-refundable!! All accounts MUST be paid to date to particiapate in the December Christmas show and June recital.
STUDENT/PARENT/TEACHER RELATIONS
Contacting Instructors: .clogginmonkey@aol.com (owner) please email me at EversClass schedules are VERY tight! Our instructors will give your questions and concerns proper attention but this CANNOT be done in between classes or during class time. Please leave a note with the secretary or put a note in the payment box addressed to the instructor. The instructor will call you at their earliest convenience. If you need to contact Tanya
Phone calls: You may leave a message for a teacher at the studio. Do NOT call staff members at home!
Disruptive Behavior: Disruptive Behavior will NOT be tolerated! If this occurs repeatedly, the parent will be contacted. If it continues, the student will be dismissed from the class that day.
Opening Class Doors: Please respect our instructors! All classes are closed sessions! Do not open the door during class time. Please wait patiently in the lobby. When classes are over, the instructor will open the door for the next class to enter.
Private lessons: Instructors may indicate that a student needs an individual lesson. Private lessons fees are set by the teacher and paid directly to the teacher. All solos / duets private lesson fees will be set by the teacher and paid to the teacher. If music edit is needed $10 per edit will be paid to DanZQuest to edit music.
ATTENDANCE
. DanZQuest progress and advancement. Attendance will be taken in each class and students with perfect attendance will be recognized at the Spring Recital. All perfect attendance students will receive free registration for the following year and a perfect attendance pin. Company students cannot have more than 6 unexcused absences for the season. If they have more than 6 unexcused absences they will be pulled from competition and only be allowed to participate in local performers and recital. No competition money will be refunded by everyone’s will continually reinforce the importance of attendance. All students will be reminded that absences from class, even from one student, affect DanZQuest
DISMISSAL
DanZQuest reserves the right to dismiss a student from instruction at any time. Tuition for the month attended during dismissal will not be refunded. Any unused tuition after the dismissal month will be refunded to the parent by the studio. If a student quits on their own then no tuition for the month will be refunded. If the student has paid in full for the year a refund will be given but there will be a $25.00 penalty imposed.
NEWSLETTERS
Newsletters will be sent out by mass email the first week of each month and will be posted on our website @www.danzquest.com. The monthly newsletter will also be posted at the studio. Please read the board each week so you can be up to date on studio events. It is very important that you read the monthly newsletter and the board!
MEDIA WAVIER
All photographs of students by any DanZQuest staff member, photographer or parent shall become property of DanZQuest and may be used for advertising or for use on our web site and any social media site. Individual pictures and group photos will be taken before recital by a professional photographer at DanZQuest. Picture fess will apply and will be paid to the photographer.
HOLIDAYS, CLOSINGS, AND CANCELLATIONS
Our dance year will run from September to June. DanZQuest will close for a Christmas break and a Spring break. We will typically follow the New Hanover County Schools schedule for breaks and closings; however, we do not close for teacher workdays. If a class is cancelled for unexpected circumstances such as an illness, we will provide a make-up class for the students affected by the cancellation. If classes are canceled for weather conditions or power failure that is no fault of our own the class will not be made up. Any closings will be announced on the answering machine, posted at the studio, on our website @www.danzquest.com Facebook page and Instagram. Please call 397-2822 prior to the closing date if you have any questions.
CLASS ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Arrival to and departure from DanZQuest should be done in an orderly fashion to ensure the safety of our students and their families. We ask that students are not dropped off more than 15 minutes prior to their scheduled class time and that they are picked up promptly after class is dismissed. Our staff cannot supervise students, siblings or family members that are dropped off early or picked up late. Parents should not interrupt teachers during their class. Please call if a student is going to be late or absent from class. Parents, students are required to wait INSIDE the studio until they are picked up. If a student exits the studio unattended, DanZQuest will not be held liable. Students who drive to and from to dance, can leave the studio as they wish. DanZQuest will not he held liable after they leave the DanZQuest.
LOBBY RULES
No horseplay: Parents are asked to keep students and waiting siblings from aggressive horse play!
No acrobatic tricks: Students should not be performing any gymnastics TRICKS in the lobby at all!
No pets or animals are allowed in the building! This will eliminate any allergy situations for all.
Snacks/Drinks: DanZQuest has a variety of snacks/drinks and water for sale. ALL snacks/drinks are .50 each and water is 50 each. Please pay at the desk.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Label: Please label ALL shoes, dance wear, dance bags, coats etc., with the students first and last name. Many items get left behind at the studio. If an item is left behind and it is properly labeled the studio will attempt to contact the parent and hold the item for pick up.
Lost and Found: The lost and found is located in the lobby by the bathroom. Items left at the studio during winter break, spring break and summer break will be donated. Please check the lost and found regularly. DanZQuest is NOT responsible for lost or stolen items.
Selling shoes and clothing / in need of : DanZQuest has a bulletin board located on the right side whe entering the studio. Please place a card on board with name and phone number of items you would like to sell or items you are in need of.
THE PROPER PROTOCOL
Students must follow shoe and apparel list in order to attend class!! Please realize that the “warm-ups” performed at the beginning of class are a vital part of injury prevention. Students should make every effort to arrive on time. Late arrivals should be considerate of the class in session and participation in the class will be left to the teacher’s discretion. Every effort is made by our instructors to begin and end classes on time, yet if for any reason the instructor runs over time, the following classes will be extended to compensate. Students need to use the bathroom BEFORE classes begin!All students and parents must exhibit the proper behavior at all times while on the premises of DanZQuest. Parental supervision is required prior to and immediately following each class. We will not tolerate inappropriate language or conversation within the studio. There will be NO chewing gum in the dance room at all. Our more advanced students who take more than one class back to back may bring water into the class.
We Look Forward To Serving You This Dance Season!