Tuition

• Tuition is payable in ten installments, with each installment due on the first of each month.
• Checks should be made payable to Fields Dance Studio.
• There is a $20 service charge for any returned checks.

Holidays

• The studio is closed on Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Memorial Day.
• The studio is NOT closed for teacher's meetings, exams, spring break, President's day, or other school holidays.

Missed & Make-Up Classes

• If the Newport News public schools are closed due to inclement weather, the studio will be closed if the roads are still unsafe at class time. Call the studio if you are uncertain whether or not we are open.
• Cancelled classes will be made up at a later date.
• If you miss a class, you still pay for that lesson. If you miss several classes, we will try to arrange a time to make up the work.
• If you plan to discontinue dance lessons, you must notify the studio or you will be charged for all classes until until notification is received. Two weeks' notice is required for cancellation.

Class Rules

• Parents are permitted to observe class. Due to limited space, only two observers per class are allowed. Observers must sit quietly and not disturb or distract the class. No small children, please. Observers are permitted only at the discretion of the instructor.
• All cell phones should be turned off in the studio (students and observers). Cell phones may be used in the front office area or outside the building.
• Students should be on time for class. Plan to arrive approximately five minutes before your class, and be ready for your first subject.
• Do not wear dance shoes outside. Change them at the studio. This will keep your shoes clean and in good condition, and protect the studio dance floor.
• On wet days, change your shoes in the waiting area.
• No street shoes on the studio dance floor!
• Keep your shoes and dance paraphenalia with you in the studio. Put your name on all of your dance equipment. Do not leave your things in the waiting area or the costume shop. Fields Dance Studio is not responsible for lost or stolen dance equipment.
• Pointe students are required to enroll in Ballet Technique classes, for their own benefit.
• No unnecessary talking during class. This applies to both students and observers.
• No gum, candy, drinks, food, smoking, or cell phones are allowed in the studio.
• No video cameras are allowed in class without advance permission from the studio.

Dress Code

• Girls, 3-5 years: Leotard and tights (any style or color).
• Girls, 6 years and up: Must wear solid-color tights and leotard, bikertard, unitard or biker pants over leotard. No t-shirts. No bare-midriff tops.
• Boys, all ages: Solid-color t-shirts and shorts, biker pants, warm-up pants, or jazz pants. No pockets.
• No jewelry or watches.
• Hair must be pulled back from the face, and long hair must be worn up.
• Hip Hop classes wear tank leotard, jazz pants, hip hop sneakers, and knee pads.

Dance Recital

• Costumes for the June recital will be ordered in January.
• Recital costume payment plan: A $50 deposit is required by November 30. The balance is due by February 3, 2007.
• Recital pictures are taken in mid-May.
• Recital is held in June at a local auditorium.
• Recital fee (approximately $35) is due in May.