General Policies / Dance Attire / Attendance / Placement / Private Lessons & Solos / Tuition Fees / Tuition Payment Policies
General Policies All students are requested to arrive in time for their lessons and, while on the premises of the studio, conduct themselves in an orderly fashion. BIRMINGHAM DANCE THEATER IS NOT A BABY SITTING SERVICE. - PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHEN THEY ARE NOT IN CLASS. We do not have anyone outside of the classroom to care for an unattended student or child. Parents are requested to pick up students as soon after class as possible, particularly after the last class of the day. BDT STAFF WILL NOT WAIT ON OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENTS LEFT OUTSIDE THE PREMISES AFTER CLOSING HOURS. Please wear a cover up and street shoes when you leave BDT. We ask all students to wait inside the studio until picked up. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DOUBLE PARK BY ORDER OF THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT. Please put student’s name in all shoes and clothing. We cannot be responsible for items left at BDT. The teacher reserves the right to dismiss a child from class due to disciplinary problems. We also reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. If class enrollment does not exceed 5 students, the class will be cancelled and the students will be reassigned to another class. Personal consultations with instructors ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. There is not sufficient time for a parent/teacher consultation during or between classes. We are interested and do care. Please contact the instructor via e-mail or call the office to set an appointment time
DANCE ATTIRE BDT DANCE ATTIRE POLICIES – REVISED
Each instructor will provide more information about dance attire and guidelines for specific classes during the 1st week of class. Dance attire is not enforced the 1st week of classes. Dance shoes must be approved by your instructor; although, you do not need to buy a new color or brand of shoes until current shoes have been outgrown.
BALLET CLASSES: Please wear a solid color leotard, pink tights, (preferably transitions for ALL COMPANY DANCERS and 2nd grade classes & up) and pink ballet shoes. Please secure hair against head. No pony tails or long bangs. This is strictly enforced.
TAP CLASSES: Same attire as Jazz.
TAP COMPANY: Bloch Tan Tap Flex lace up.
CLOGGING CLASSES: Same attire as Jazz. Clogging shoes with Stevens Stomper clogging taps (must be approved by your instructor).
INT. IV & V CLOGGING COMPANY: Bloch split sole (Tan), Stevens Stomper clogging taps (see Shad with shoes & taps) – special orders only at Costume Creations.
BOYS: Jazz pants, black shoes and fitted white t-shirt.
Students are required to wear proper dance attire as stated above. This makes classes uniform and allows the best freedom of movement for students. Dancewear may be purchased at Costume Creations (205-822-7113).
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is essential to make progress in dance. When a student will not be attending class, please notify the studio by telephone and the instructor via e-mail.
PLACEMENT STUDENTS WILL BE PLACED WITH RESPECT TO POTENTIAL AND PROFICIENCY. Not every dance school’s curriculum matches the level of technique provided at Birmingham Dance Theater, Inc. We reserve the right to place students BY ABILITY AND NOT TOTAL NUMBER OF YEARS TAKEN. Students will not be placed in a friend’s class because of car pools, etc. unless each has the same level of ability. Ballet is the firm foundation of all dance and is essential; therefore, emphasis will be on BALLET at Birmingham Dance Theater. BALLET IS REQUIRED FOR COMPETITION STUDENTS.
Private Lessons & Solos Solos, duets & trios are selected by the faculty at BDT when a student is ready. There is NO certain age or level at which a student is ready to perform a solo. A request to a specific instructor will be considered, but not necessarily granted. Each faculty member will have a specific policy regarding solos. All solos will be under the direction of your instructor in the particular form of dance chosen for the solo. A solo, duo or trio dancer is responsible for learning and remembering ALL CHOREOGRAPHY taught during each private lesson. It is NOT the choreographer’s place to remember all choreography taught. Part of the solo process is to be disciplined to individually practice and perfect steps that have been choreographed for you. If the student is unsure that he/she will remember the choreography, then the parent is responsible for video taping the dance steps taught and/or paying for any additional choreography that has been forgotten. Solo performance is a privilege and must be approved by the BDT director. Each Dancer/Parent is responsible for the costume. Please discuss your costume design and costume option with your choreographer.
-2009-2010TUITION POLICIES Please make all checks payable to: BIRMINGHAM DANCE THEATRE, INC. All tuition for BDT classes is based a total of 36 weeks beginning August 18, 2008 through May 14, 2009, excluding holidays. (See Dance Studio Calendar for scheduled closings) Payments are divided into 10 equal installments. Billing schedule as follows: August Payment Due At Registration Late 8/18 September Payment Due 9/01 Late 9/05 October Payment Due 10/01 Late 10/05 November Payment Due 11/01 Late 11/05 December Payment Due 12/01 Late 12/05 January Payment Due 1/01 Late 1/05 February Payment Due 2/01 Late 2/05 March Payment Due 3/01 Late 3/05 April Payment Due 4/01 Late 4/05 May Payment Due 5/01 Late 5/05 First installment is due at Registration and ALL other installments are due by the 1ST of each month. There will be a $15.00 LATE FEE added to all accounts not paid in full by the 5TH of each month. All late charges will carry over each month. Statements will be billed monthly for your 10 equal installments for all accounts. Important information will be included in statements. ALL returned checks are processed through NEXCHECK and all applicable fees will apply. THERE WILL BE NO DEDUCTIONS FOR UNATTENDED CLASSES. NO STUDENT WILL BE ADMITTED IN CLASSROOM WITHOUT PAYMENT. VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, and AUTO-DRAFT from checking account/credit card are accepted. Payment by AUTO-DRAFT will receive a 3% discount. For Adults and College age students who find it impossible to register & enroll in regularly scheduled classes, please call our office to inquire. There will be a 20% discount for each additional sibling For billing questions please e-mail us at: denise@bhamdance.com If you have any questions outside of billing, please contact us at the Contact Page link(Contact Us page). Thank you.
