Studio Policies
Everything you need to know about being enrolled at Neighborhood School of Dance!
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Tuition
Tuition is paid in 6 installments from September to February. Payments are due by the 15th of each month.
Tuition in Full
If you choose to pay tuition in full, at the beginning of the year, you will receive a 10% discount on tuition. Payment must be made by 1st Friday of the current year to receive the discount.
Late Fee
A $10 late fee will be applied by the 15th of every month for monthly tuition payments.
Season Tuition Rates
Tuition rates differ by class - see specific class for more details
30 min class $44/mo $264/season
45-60 min class $68/mo $408/season
Refunds
There will be NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS issued for any tuition payments, including tuition in full. If you are unsure if the dancer will stick with it, we advice being on the monthly plan.
Returned Checks
There is a $30 fee for returned checks
Discounts
10% off discount for paying tuition in full
If families are enrolled in 3 or more classes our 3+ Discount kicks in:
$30/off per month - 3 classes
$40/off per month - 4 classes
$50/off per month - 5 classes
$60/off per month - 6 classes
etc.….
Account Balances
Account Balances have to be $0 for their costumes to be ordered. If account balance is not paid in full by Dec 17th a $25 rush shipping fee will be added to accounts. This will cover the extra shipping cost.
Account balances must be paid in full for dancers to perform in the recital.
Past Due Accounts
Past due accounts will be sent to collections on May 15th of the current dance year. This includes all charges to the accounts or if a dancer quits and the account is not paid in full.
Payment Options
Online
Silver box on front desk (if making a cash payment, you must get a receipt for your payment. NO EXCEPTIONS)
Mailed to 609 S. Union St. Olean, NY 14760Past Due Accounts
Requirement
Dancers are required to have a credit card on file to register. If no payment is received by the 25th of the prior month your credit card will be billed on the 1st.
Other Fees
Membership/Registration Fee $100/family this includes studio swag, free digital download of the recital. free recital and/or costume garment bag
Membership/Registration Fee and Tuition is an all inclusive price so there will be no other fees such as costume or performance fees.
Due upon registration
Post-Season Account Balance
If there is a balance on your account March 1st, late fees will be applied in the following manner until paid in full:
March 1st $20 late fee
April 1st $30 late fee
May 1st $40 late fee
Recitals
Recital Ticket Prices
Will have to ne shown at the door!
$10 for Adults
$6 for Children 12 and under.
*All current NSD families have access to early registration for the following year and will receive 2 free tickets to the current recital.
*All NSD graduating seniors will receive 2 FREE tickets!
Recital Procedures
We do Reserved Seating for our 2+ hour annual recital held at Olean High School Auditorium. To be able to offer the convenience of reserved seating we sell tickets to the recital. Tickets are $10/adult $6/child 12 and under.
Returning Students
As a “thank you”, we offer early registration. If you elect to register for the next dance season early you will get early access to the reserved recital tickets.
Class Procedures
As we take pride in the progress of our students, the following rules have been established to ensure the best in dance education:
Hair must be up in a bun, ponytail, or braid.
NO loose clothing
NO jewelry (tiny pierced earrings are OK)
Plain leotards only
Footwear: Dance shoes must be fitted properly
Underpants are NOT to be worn under dance clothes
Dance tights are required not stockings or fashion tights
First Year Students
We advise you to start in a grade level below you. When Students are in a class that is over their head they do not learn as much, which takes the enjoyment out of it.
Students will not be placed a grade level above theirs without the approval from the instructor.
Schedule Adherence
Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to class
Twinkle Stars is the only class were parents are permitted. All other classes they are not permitted in.
Discontinuation of Class
Please notify us if your child discontinues classes.
Otherwise you are responsible for any charges or fees incurred up until the date of notification.
Class Attire
Please write your name on all belongings
All students must adhere to the dress code only plain black dancewear is allowed.
Tap, Ballet, Acro (Combination Classes)
Click above for link.
Females: Black leotard, white tights, pink ballet slippers, & black tap shoes (if they have laces, black elastic sewn together at ends is needed or tap ties) No skirts.
Males: Black dance pants or shorts, white t-shirt, white socks, black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Jr. Ballet Classes
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Females: Black leotard, ballet pink tights, pink split-sole ballet slippers, authentic ballet skirt (optional)
Males: Black shorts or black tights, white socks, white shirt, black ballet slippers
Sr. Ballet Classes
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Females: Black leotard, ballet pink tights, pink split-sole ballet slippers, authentic ballet skirt (optional)
Males: Black shorts or black tights, white socks, white shirt, black ballet slippers
Jr. Tap Class
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Female: Black leotard, black jazz shorts, tan tights, and black tap shoes
Male: Black Pants, White shirts, and Black tap shoes
Sr. Tap Class
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Female: Black leotard, black jazz shorts, tan tights, and black tap shoes
Male: Black Pants, White shirts, and Black tap shoes
Hip Hop Classes
Click link above.
Males and Females: Appropriate Shirts ( no bare midriff, no low cut shirts) and Pants or Capris that fall below the knee. Sneakers are to be brought to class, do not wear street shoes in the studio and/or any appropriate active wear
Modern & Contemporary Classes
Males and Females: All Black no loose fitting clothes. No shoes. No color on clothing.
For All Classes
Leotards must be worn for each class
No zip-up pants/Jeans
No writing or stripes on dancewear
Parents will be notified if student is not appropriately attired
Quality Dance Wear
Purchase dancewear at Neighborhood Dancewear
For Pointe shoes you can also visit Bailey’s Slipper Shoppe, 8204 Main St, Williamsville NY (716)634-0314