| Policies and Specific Information |
| Allegro Precision Dance Company ~ This dance company is the elite of Allegro's students that commit extra time to training, performing and competing. They are of all ages and levels and we are very proud of their hard work and success throughout the year. Auditions are in late June/early July every year and a parent is required to attend an informational meeting about the rules and expectations of the company before their child auditions. You can see our performers at many festivals and local events throughout the year. Please let us know if there is an event that you would like us to participate in. |
| Assistant Teachers ~ In larger classes, an assistant teacher will be present to ensure that each child is paying attention and receiving individual attention. Our assistant teachers program is a great way for our dancers to participate in helping others learn, become more involved at Allegro and also to work off part of their tuition. Assistant teachers are chosen based on their ability, age and responsibility. If you are interested in assisting, please see Rosemary in the office. |
| Birthday Parties ~ Allegro is available to rent for birthday parties, depending on studio availability. For $100, an Allegro instructor of your choice will do a 45 minute lesson for the party go-ers, you have full range of a studio room complete with a kitchenette to hold the entire party and decorate. The parties usually last around two hours. The best part is that you do not have to deal with the mess at your own house! (Chairs and tables are available for your use as well) |
| Dress Code ~ Please understand how important it is to our students dance training to follow our simple/not too strict dress code requirements. Hair must be worn up off the neck at all times, buns for ballet please. Jeans are never allowed, even for the hip hop classes. In colder weather, layers of clothing are allowed until the dancer is warmed up and then proper dance attire needs to be on underneath the layers. |
| Food and Nutrition ~ We like to encourage all of our dancers to eat healthy and drink plenty of water. We have a microwave and a refrigerator available for everyone's use. Water and juice are available for purchase from the receptionist. We also encourage healthy hydration by encouraging students to bring their water into class. |
| P.U.R.E. Hip Hop (Pure Unique Raw Energy!) ~ Those students interested in furthering their hip hop training are invited to audition for our yearly hip hop troupe. They also compete and perform throughout the year. There are a few different age levels and abilities entitled Expression, Impact and Adrenaline. Auditions are usually held in mid October. Requirements for the group are that they have great attendance in their hip hop classes and also take a jazz class to further their technical training. |
| Holiday Showcase ~ In addition to our June Showcase, we offer our students another chance to perform. The holiday showcase is a relaxed atmosphere and is meant to provide everyone with a celebration of the holidays ~ with many ethnicities and religions included. The tickets are inexpensive as well as the costumes for each class. Not every class will perform, however we try to include each student in the show. |
| June Showcase ~ Our June Showcase is not just the typical recital. We make it a much more professional show and work hard at providing our performers with a respectful atmosphere to perform in. We will have three showcases in June 2008. Each show will be about two hours long and each class will perform. |
| Monthly Newsletters ~ A monthly newsletter will be e-mailed the first week of every month to keep everyone updated on studio information. Please keep us updated on your e-mail changes. If you have a special quote, comment or information recognizing one of our students for something other than dance, please submit it to the office! |
| Parent Observation ~ Our policy on parent observation is fairly relaxed. We want you to be able to enjoy watching your child learn. However, at times the door may be shut. When they are open, please refrain from distracting your child and/or the class. At no time, is a parent allowed to interrupt class, we need to keep the classes attention at all times to ensure proper training and instruction. There will be a parent watch week twice a year - in October and February. |
| Parking Lot Information ~ Please do not double park, leave vehicles unattended and running or leave children unattended in the parking lot or in vehicles. Children should not play in the parking lot or entrances to other businesses. Thank you for your cooperation! |
| Private Lessons ~ The Allegro instructors are often available upon request to give private lessons to their students. See the receptionist to find out each individual instructor's time availability. Private lessons are pre-pay only and cancellations need to be done within 24 hours to receive a refund. The person taking the private lesson will need to arrive early to warm-up and will also need to pay Allegro for the hourly studio rental fee of only $5.00. |
| Tuition ~ Tuition is due by the seventh of each month and any payments after that should automatically include $20 dollar late fee. Tuition is based on a monthly payment, (some months have less days and some months have more days) in the long run of the year, it evens out. Tuition cannot be pro-rated. By registering, you are holding a spot in a class whether you are present or absent. However, all students have the option to make-up missed classes by coming and taking other drop-in classes on the schedule. Any NSF checks will be charged a $25 fee. You will continue to be charged monthly tuition until we are notified of your termination of classes. |
| Financial Timeline
- "What to Expect"
1. Upon registration: dance wear and proper shoes for each class. 2. November: various holiday costume pieces ($10-30). 3. December: Holiday Showcase tickets ($9). 4. Late January/early February: June Showcase costumes money due in full if ordered from a costume company ($30-60). Notification of participation needed by December or costumes will be automatically ordered at customer's expense. 5. May/June: Showcase tickets ($9-13), Class pictures (varies), optional video/DVD ($30). |