Tuition & Policies

 

​​Attendance & Make-Up Classes

Regular attendance is important for student progress and helps students get the most from their dance education.

Please notify the office if your child will be absent from class.

Missed classes are not eligible for tuition refunds. Students who miss class due to illness or injury may arrange a make-up class. 

Students should arrive on time and be prepared to participate at the scheduled start of class.

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Online Student Waiver

Upon enrollment, all families must accept the Online Student Waiver / Release of Liability through Studio Director.

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Student Behavior & Studio Expectations

NESD&T strives to provide a positive, welcoming, and respectful environment for all students.

Students are expected to:

• Treat teachers, staff, classmates, and other families with respect.

• Follow teacher instructions and studio rules.

• Use appropriate language and behavior.

• Help maintain a clean and safe studio environment.

• Respect studio property and the belongings of others.

Parents and guardians are responsible for discussing appropriate behavior and studio expectations with their children.

Repeated behavior that disrupts class or creates an unsafe environment may require a conversation with the student and family.

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Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Parents should plan to bring their child upstairs to NESD&T for class and return to the lobby to pick them up whenever possible.

Please plan to drop off or pick up students no more than 15 minutes before the start or after the end of class. If additional drop-off or pick-up time is needed, please make arrangements with the office in advance.

Please be aware that the time before and between classes is used for cleaning, office work, and other studio needs. Staff may not be available to receive students earlier than 15 minutes before class.

Students should not be left waiting in the hallway unattended.

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Communication

Important studio announcements and updates will be communicated by email. Families are responsible for keeping their contact information current in Studio Director and for reviewing studio communications.

Questions regarding registration, tuition, scheduling, cancellations, or other studio matters should be directed to the office.

Please do not contact individual faculty members regarding matters that should be handled through the office.

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Private Lessons & Studio Use

Fees for private lessons and other studio services must be paid directly to NESD&T, not to the teacher.

All private lessons must take place at NESD&T. Arrangements for rehearsals, private lessons, and studio time must be scheduled through the office.

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Health & Wellness

All students and parents are encouraged to sanitize their hands upon entering the studio to help prevent the spread of germs and illness.

Students should remain home when experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness and return when they are feeling well enough to participate fully in class and are no longer considered contagious.

NESD&T will continue to maintain a clean and welcoming facility for our students and families. We ask that families consider the health and well-being of our entire studio community when deciding whether a student is well enough to participate in class.

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Inclement Weather & Class Cancellations

NESD&T will notify families by email if classes are canceled due to inclement weather:

• Weekdays: By 1:00 PM

• Saturdays: By 7:30 AM

Make-up classes and/or additional class options will be included in the cancellation email.

Please do not contact individual faculty members regarding weather-related cancellations. Questions should be directed to the office at nesdoffice@gmail.com.

If weather conditions change or worsen after the times listed above, NESD&T will make a decision as soon as possible and notify families before classes begin whenever possible.

If classes have already started and we need to dismiss students early due to changing weather conditions, we will call and email the families of students who are at the studio.

Students who drive themselves should check with their parents or guardians regarding whether it is safe to drive home or whether a pick-up arrangement is needed. Students should also let the office know their plan.

Parents are always welcome to contact the office with any questions or concerns.

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Costume Fees

Child Size Costume Package - $80
Includes one costume, one pair of tights, and all required accessories.

 

Adult Size Costume Package - $95
Includes one costume, one pair of tights, and all required accessories.

 

A Costume Package is charged for each class in which a student is enrolled, with a maximum of four Costume Packages per student. Students enrolled in four or more classes will not be charged for more than four Costume Packages.

Costumes for lead roles may require an additional Costume Package charge or rental fee.

Costume fees are due February 2027.

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Dress Code

Students are expected to follow the dress code for their class and level. Please see our Dress Code page for details. 

Please label dancewear, shoes, dance bags, water bottles, and other personal belongings with your child's name whenever possible.

 

Personal Belongings

Students are responsible for their personal belongings while at the studio. NESD&T is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

Please label dance bags, shoes, water bottles, clothing, and other personal belongings.

Dance bags must go home with dancers each night unless special permission has been granted by the office. 

 

Safety & Emergencies

For the safety of all students, families are asked to follow the instructions of NESD&T staff during emergencies, building evacuations, or other safety situations.

Staff will communicate with families as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation affects students or studio operations.

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