Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

On this page, you will find answers to many of our frequently asked questions.  If you cannot find the answers to your questions, please e-mail us at info@heidisdance.com.

Communication:

At HDC we communicate via e-mail, so please be sure we have your current e-mail address on file.  Monthly news and other important information will be posted on our website as well as the bulletin boards in the lobby.  You can also call the studio and the office staff will be happy to answer any questions.

Monthly Tuition (36 Classes):

There is an annual registration fee of $15.00 per family.

The tuition schedule runs from August 1, 2011 thru April 1, 2012.  If you enroll after August 1, 2011 then tuition is payable thru May 1, 2011.

Class fees are as follows:

                      $52   -  1 class

                      $95   -  2 classes

                      $138 -  3 classes

                      $175 -  4 classes

                     ** 5 or more classes see Heidi for monthly tuition         

Tuition is deducted automatically from your checking account, savings account, or credit card on the 1st of each month.  You may also elect to pay the yearly tuition up front.

Costume Fees:

A $40 costume deposit (per class) will be due by October 15, 2011 and the balance of approximately $40 will be due on November 15, 2011.  The costume fee includes your purchased costume for the Spring show, your rental costumes for the Holiday and Spring shows, and 2 tickets per family for the Spring show.  Costumes for the Spring show will not be ordered without the deposit, so please plan ahead to insure your child has a costume for the performance.

Parent Watch Day:

Parent watch day is the first class of each month only (NO EXCEPTIONS).  In December and May the shows will serve as Parent Watch Day.  We ask that parents and guests remain as quiet as possible when in the classroom.

Inclement Weather:

If the Park Hill School district dismisses early, cancels evening activities or is closed due to inclement weather, the studio will also be closed.  For the safety of our studio families we may occasionally cancel classes or dismiss early if weather becomes bad during the evening.  Cancellations will be posted on the website by 4:00 pm.  You can e-mail info@heidisdance.com if you are unsure.  We will offer make-up times for missed classes.  We do not refund or credit tuition for classes that are missed for inclement weather. 

Drop Off and Pick Up:

Parents may use the circle drive for drop off and pick up.  Please do NOT park in the drop off lane.  Please do NOT park, wait in or use private back alley.  Parents may park in upper lot and enter through Tower door entrance.   Please do NOT use upper level of the building.  If students are waiting to be picked up, we ask that they wait in the tower door entrance for their safety.   

Class Attire:

• Ballet:  A black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes.  A ballet skirt is optional.  Hair should be pulled back and jewelry should not be worn.  Attire for ballet will be strictly enforced.
• Combo Classes:  Leotards, tights, skirts, tan tap shoes and black ballet or jazz shoes.  Hair should be pulled back.
• Hip Hop:  Dance clothes, comfortable clothes you can move in, tennis shoes or dance sneakers.
• Strength and Conditioning:  Regular dance attire or loose fitting clothing.
• Technique:  Dance clothes, tights and jazz shoes.  Hair should be pulled back.
• Tumbling:  Flexible, tight fitted clothing, and bare feet.  Hair should be pulled back.       

Studio Breaks:

The studio will be closed on the following days:

• Labor Day (September 5).
• Thanksgiving break (November 22 - 25).
• Christmas break (December 14, 2011 - January 1, 2012).
• Spring break (March 19 - 23).

Classes will not be canceled for in-service days, teachers meetings, parent conferences or Monday Holidays (with the exception of Labor Day).

Performances:

We have a Holiday Show and a Spring Show each year where our students perform for family and friends.

• Holiday Show:  There will be a Holiday Show December 12th and 13th at the studio.  There is no additional cost associated with the Holiday Show and seating is unlimited.  Costume rental fees are included in your costume fees.
• Spring Show:  There will be a Spring Show in May.  Each family will receive 1 ticket to rehearsal and 2 tickets to the show.  You may purchase additional tickets for the show beginning May 1st at the studio.  Rehearsal will be closed to the public.  Only one parent will allowed at rehearsal to help with costume changes.  Dressing room attendants are hired to help your child with costume changes during the actual show so that you can enjoy watching your child/children perform.  Additional cost associated with the Spring Show:  A professional DVD will be available for purchase as well as Dance Center T-shirts.  The Hero Dancers sell flowers via pre-order and the flowers are picked up the day of the show.

Pictures

We have picture week (date TBA) when a professional photographer will come into the studio and take pictures of your child in costume.  The pictures occur during your child's regular dance class.  During this week, children should arrive at the studio dressed in costume and ready to have their pictures taken.  It is always a good idea to bring a change of clothes as they will dance if time allows.  Check back for dates.

Since we have a professional photographer that takes pictures for us, parents are only allowed to take pictures of their child in costume in the lobby.  There will be picture packages available for purchase.

Heidi's Heroes:

• Dancers:  The Heroes Dancers are a team of HDC students who compete dance routines at various competitions throughout the year.  They compete in 3 to 4 regional competitions and 1 national competition each year.
• Twirlers:  The Heroes Twirlers are a team of HDC students who compete twirling routines at various competitions throughout the year.  They compete in 3 to 4 regional competitions and 1 national competition each year.

If your child is interested in becoming a Hero, you can set up a time to talk with Heidi about your options.