Policies
Pre-Registration/Registration
*Each student needs to be pre-registered for classes through our website at
www.generationsdancestudio.com.
*Each student then needs to be registered in the GoMotions Parent Portal which is accessed through our website. The Parent Portal allows you to keep track of your child's account and handles all credit card payments. For ease, you can download the GoMotions app onto your cell phone.
*The emergency & liability waivers need to be read and accepted. The photo waiver is optional.
*When registering your child, you must fill out the emergency contact information. We need to have two contacts other than yourself.
*You must fill out the medical section. It is important for us to be aware of any medical or physical issues that affect your child.
*There is a $25 registration fee, per child. This fee will be added to your September tuition.
Tuition & Refunds
*Tuition is charged on a monthly basis and is due by the 5th of each month.
*Tuition is spread out over 10 months of equal payments. The dance season runs September to June.
*Tuition is the same amount each month no matter how many classes there are in any given month.
*Any tuition paid after the 15th of the month will incur a $25.00 late fee.
*Any tuition that is more than 60 days late will result in the dancer(s) not being able to participate in class until the account is paid in full.
*September tuition and the $25.00 registration fee needs to be paid in full prior to the first class.
Payment Options:
*Credit Card: Payments are processed through your child's Gomotions account.
There is a 3% processing fee added onto each transaction.
*Venmo: Payments can be made through our Venmo ID @generationsdancestudio or the QR Code in the
studio. There is a 3% processing fee added onto each transaction.
* Electronic Funds Transfer: Payments will automatically be withdrawn from your checking or savings
account on the 5th of each month. Please speak with Bethany concerning this payment option for our account information.
*Cash/Check: Any check returned will be charged a $25.00 fee. Cash or check payments must be given to
one of the Studio owners (Bethany, Kristen, or Mary) and not the class instructor.
*All tuition is non-refundable once it is paid at the beginning of the month.
*The studio owners need to be notified, in writing to our email account generationsdancestudio@gmail.com, if a student is planning to add or drop a class by the 1st of the month. Adjustments to tuition will be made accordingly.
Costumes/Costume Budget
*Costumes will be ordered by the end of November.
*Typically costumes run between $60.00 to $90.00 each. We try to be mindful of the costs and keep it within reason.
*There will be additional cost for tights, headpieces (if one does not come with the costume), and any hand props that may be used in a dance.
*Instructors will be measuring for costumes in November. We do measure loosely to allow for growth. It is better that a costume be too big and have to be altered than to be too small. Parents are responsible for any alterations that need to be made to costumes.
*Each child must have $45 per costume paid into costume budget by November 30th. The remaining balance will be due by January 31st
*You can pay costume budget in one payment or spread it out over 3 months (Sept. to Nov.). If you choose to spread it out, please let us know and it will be added to your monthly tuition.
*We will NOT order costumes for any student whose costume budget is not paid in full by November 30th.
*Once costumes are ordered, there are no refunds.
Studio Etiquette & Behavior
*All students, faculty and parents/guardians are to treat each other with respect. We strive to keep the studio
a safe place for all. This is a drama-free zone!
*Parents/guardians and siblings are welcome to sit in the waiting area while your child is in class. We ask that
all noise be kept to a minimum so as not to distract the dancers and teachers. We like to keep the classroom doors open.
*Parents/guardians should bring quiet activities for siblings. There is no standing on furniture/benches or running allowed!
*There will be 2 scheduled observations for you to view your child's progress. One will be in November and the other in May. We will be doing costume distribution during the May observation. All observations are for 1 parent. No siblings will be allowed, so make arrangements accordingly.
*Dancers are allowed to bring water ONLY into the classrooms. All other drinks and food are to be left in the waiting room. All wrappers, drink bottles, paper, etc... are to be disposed of in the trash can. Please help us
keep our studio clean!
* Cell phones are to be left in dance bags and are not allowed in the classrooms.
Communication: Inclement Weather /Cancellations/Reminders
*All cancellations due to inclement weather or for any other reason will be communicated through email, texts and on our website. Please be sure we have all your updated information.
*Please note that we do not always follow school closings. Sometimes the weather can be bad in the morning and clear up by the afternoon. We will do our best to notify you by 2:00 in the afternoon.
*Any notifications and reminders will be sent to you via email, text, and be posted on our website.
Attendance
*It is essential that students attend ALL of their classes. Learning new steps and working on technique is important for each child's growth and the class, as a whole.
*If your child will be absent for any reason, please notify us via email or text message.
*Be sure that your child arrives to their class prior to the scheduled time. It is disruptive to the class when a student or students arrive late.
*Be sure to pick up your child on time, especially at the end of the night. If you are running late, please call or text us. We no longer have a studio phone. Please add our contact information to your cell phone:
*Mary-Jo Demick: 508-344-3629
*Kristen Butzke: 508-320-7730
*Bethany Carlson: 518-265-0373