1600 Osgood Street, Osgood Landing
Rte. 125, South Entrance
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
978-683-9390
contact@thedanceworks.us
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Menu Bar Design by Stu Nicholls (c) 2007-2010
Studio Policies
Below is an overview of general studio policies. If you have a question not answered here, please consult your child's teacher, the front desk, or feel free to e-mail us.
DRESS CODE
Leotards and tights (any color) must be worn to class. Bloomer shorts, biker shorts and ballet skirts can be worn. No tee shirts, pants or shorts. Hair must be worn up, if long. No dangle earrings worn in class; studs only. Dancing in socks is NOT allowed.
Required shoes:
All Competitive Classes: consult instructor Ballet (6 yrs. & under): pink ballet Ballet (7 yrs. & older): pink split-sole ballet Tap (6 yrs. & under): black tap, Tap (7 yrs. & older): tan Capezio U-buckles Jazz: tan gore boots or tan split-sole jazz Lyrical: nude Bloch foot thong style #602 Tumbling: bare feet (footless tights) Baton and Hip-Hop: sneakers Irish Step: black ballet Modern: bare feet
No dress code required for Boys', Baton, Hip-Hop or Adult classes.
FOOD/BEVERAGES
Food and beverages are allowed only in our waiting area. Only water is allowed in dance studios. We strictly enforce this policy.
OBSERVATION
Parents may observe class through one-way windows on the first lesson of each month with the exception of September.
CANCELLATIONS
Call the studio one hour before scheduled class time or visit our website for cancellations due to inclement weather. We are sometimes open when schools are closed. Make-up classes will be available. No refunds or credits.
MISSED CLASSES
Please call the studio if you cannot attend class due to illness, etc. You may attend a make-up class. No refunds or credits.
RECITAL & COSTUMES
Our annual recital is held anytime from mid-May to beginning of June. Students need one costume per routine at approximately $45-$55 each. A non-refundable deposit of $45 per routine is due by Nov. 1st. A $5.00 late fee will be applied after the 14th. Costumes will not be ordered without deposit. NO EXCEPTIONS. You are responsible for all remaining costume balances due by Feb. 15th. A $5.00 late fee will be applied on the March 1st for all unpaid balances. 2 yr. olds do not participate in recital. If you wish not to participate in recital please inform us asap for costume purposes.
NOTE: THE DANCE WORKS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ARTICLES.