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VIVETTE'S DANCE STUDIO
1102 ARMORY RD
SALINA, KS
785-827-3396
www.vivettesdance.com
2008- 2009 INFORMATION SHEET
September 2, 2008 - Aug 1, 2009
REGISTRATION FEE: $10.00 single student, $15.00 family - covers studio year
Sept 2008 to Aug 2009
MONTHLY FEES - Due the first class session of every month. If a family is
enrolling more than one child, the first child's instruction is full price. Additional
siblings receive a $5/mo. discount. Termination of services by the parent/guardian
must be done in writing and dated, in order to avoid future billing. All payments
may be brought to the studio during business hours, mailed in, or deposited in our
secure locking mailbox. Payments may be made by Credit card, check, or money
order. Cash payments should be made to our desk personnel so they can write out
a receipt
The fee is the same for all months September through May. There is neither
reduction for “short months”, nor an increase for months with 5 lessons.
30 minute class $30.00, 45 minute class $33.50, 60 minute class $37.50, 90 minute
class $45.00, 2 hr class $52.50, each additional 30 minute class time $7.50
LATE FEE - There is a $15 late fee per month for lessons paid after the 15th of the
month , and for late costume fees. This is non-negotiable. Unpaid fees may result in
student not being allowed into class, expulsion from the recital, the inability to sign
up for future classes, and your debt being turned over to a collections agency.
Any dancer more than 2 months in arrears will not be allowed to dance. If you
have a financial problem, talk to me or our office staff, we may be able to make
special arrangements.
DROP-OUT FEE - Students withdrawing from Vivette’s Dance Studio the 2nd
semester (Jan. 1st- Recital) create problems for the other dancers as well as the
teachers, as choreography must be changed to accommodate their absence.
Therefore, a Drop-Out fee equal to a month's tuition for the number of classes
dropped will be assessed to your account.
WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES: You must give me written or verbal notice of your
dancer’s withdrawal from classes 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the month. Not
showing up anymore does not count. If you do not notify me of your withdrawal,
you will continue to be billed for classes until you do so.
RECITAL FEE - $25 single student/ $30.00 family is due by October 30th for those
who want to participate (non-refundable after Jan. 1st). (2nd Semester students in
Feb). Costume Deposits for Recital costumes are due by Dec. 15th. (2nd Semester
Students in Feb) Costumes are ordered before Dec 31st, after which parents are
held liable for their child's costume expenses. If you do NOT intend to get
costumes, you MUST inform the studio before Christmas Break, or pay a $15 per
costume cancel fee.
RETURNED CHECK FEE - There will be a $30 charge on all returned checks.
ABSENTEES, TARDIES: Roll will be taken at each lesson. Please assist your child in
having regular attendance so that they will not fall behind the rest of the class.
Your absence does not reduce our cost of doing business; there are no adjustments
for missed lessons.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________
CONTACT INFORMATION
WEBSITE: our website is www.vivettesdance.com Please check for newsletters,
schedules, studio news etc.
STUDIO EMAIL: Vivettesdance.com@hotmail.com.
STUDIO PHONE: 785-827-3396 Answering machine is always on when we are not
in office
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thur 4:00-10pm. Sat varies. Staff are at the desk Mon-Thur
4:00-7:30.
__________________________________________________________________
______________________
STUDIO CLOSINGS: If USD 305 closes due to weather, the studio will be closed
also. Other emergency closings announced by radio, phone, email, on the website
and if possible on the answering machine.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:
HALLOWEEN: Friday classes will be cancelled to allow our dancers to Trick or
Treat.
THANKSGIVING: Studio closed Wed. Nov 21st opens Mon Nov. 26th
CHRISTMAS: Studio closed Friday Dec 18- Jan 4th
SPRING BREAKS: Closed March 16-20 for USD 305 spring break. Closed Fri-Sat-
Sun April 10-12 Easter
__________________________________________________________________
__________________
RECITAL INFORMATION:
“Shop Till Ya Drop ” will be our 34th annual recital.
The Recitals will be Saturday, May 23 1:00 and 4:00pm.
(This is Memorial Day weekend; plan your camping trips accordingly)
There is no admission charge for the recital.
COSTUME INFORMATION:
Each student will be required to purchase a costume (s) for the recital.
The following prices may change due to the world situation (sequins are a
petroleum product!)
A deposit towards the actual cost of the costume of $50 for Bitty through Primary
1, $80 for Primary 2, $120 for Primary 3 will be posted to your account in
November. Jr and Senior Deposits will be $60.00 per costume.
Costumes for Pom, Adult and students taking single subject classes will be billed on
an individual basis.
In general, child sized costumes are approximately $50, adults $60.
The costume deposit is due by Dec 18, 2008
You may pay the deposit in full or in payments.
A $15.00 per costume late fee will be assessed after that date
Voluntary fundraisers to help parents pay for dancers costumes may be held
Occasionally a class will need to order a pair of shoes in a different color, especially
if the class will be attending a competition where leg color must match shoe color.
We try to avoid this, but it is sometimes necessary.
Deposit payments are refundable until I order the costumes. After all costumes and
accessories are ordered you will either be billed for the remainder due or receive a
credit on your account l for the difference between the deposit and the actual cost.
We generally do not go over the deposit amount; we try very hard to keep costume
costs reasonable, reusing and recycling when possible.
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________
DRESS CODE: All dancers are expected to abide by the dress code.. Non-
compliance may result in a student not being admitted to class. The Dress Code
was implemented for the dancers safety and education. You wouldn’t wear a
swimsuit to basket ball practice, you don’t wear play clothes to dance class.
Hair: Bun (preferred) braid or ponytail. Loose hair is a safety hazard and a
distraction to the dancer. A ponytail whipped across the eyes by centrifugal force
during a turn is painful and dangerous.
Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, tap shoes, jazz shoes.
Bitty, PreK : Pink or black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, tan tap shoes (Pre
K only) pink tutu (purchase at studio)
Kindergarten/ Beginner and Primary 1 Blue or Black Leotard, Blue Skirt, Pink
Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Tan Tap Shoes
Primary 2: Black Leotard, Pink Skirt, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Black Tap
Shoes, Black Jazz Shoes
Primary 3: Black Leotard, Black Skirt, Black Jazz Pants, Pink or Tan Tights, Pink
Ballet Shoes, Black Jazz-Taps, Black Jazz Shoes
Jr & SR: Any style leotard, tights, skirt or jazz pants. Shoes as needed for class
All items (except for tutu) may be ordered from curtaincallforclass.com Studio
code is Vivettesdance
OPEN HOUSE AND DANCEWEAR SALE: Weekends of August 9 and 23, 2008
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________
Moscow Ballet’s NUTCRACKER:
Some of our dancers maybe involved with the DEC 14TH production of the
Nutcracker by the Moscow Ballet. I am the local studio co-coordinator again this
year. Auditions will be held Thur Sept 28., there will be no regular classes held that
day
OTHER PERFORMANCES: We perform at many nursing homes, clubs, malls, and
basket ball games through out the year. These performances are very important to
the dancer's growth as a performer and also to the audience. I expect the dancers
to attend as many of these performances as possible.
Younger dancers may perform their Christmas dances at several nursing homes in
Dec. and early January.
We will try to perform at several nursing homes in May.
COMPETITION: We hope to attend regional competitions possibly in Kansas City,
Oklahoma City, and Wichita Any dancer with the desire to compete may do so as a
member of our StarFeet Academy Competition Team. We have 4 teams, Mini Stars
Pre-K, Rising Stars 1st-4th grades, Jr Stars 5th-6th grades, Sr Stars 7th-12th
Our STAR FEET ACADEMY“ Competition dancers perform each month at area
nursing homes and other exhibitions.
DANCE MASTERS: Miss Vivette is a member of Dance Masters America, Heart of
America Chapter out of Kansas City. Members of DMA are “certified by test to
teach”, meaning that applicants must pass rigorous tests in at least 2 subjects and
submit proof of continuing education hours each year.
SALINA DANCE ASSOCIATION: Vivette’s Dance Studio is a member of the Salina
Dance Association. We abide by all SDA policies.
OBSERVATION WINDOW: Parents are able to observe classes through our
observation windows. The blinds will always be “open” unless there is a need for
privacy such as measuring for or trying on costumes.
T-SHIRTS ,JACKETS,CAR EMBLEMS: Recital T-shirts are passed out to each student
in March. All students receive a recital T-shirt. Studio and Star Feet Jackets may
be ordered several times during the year. We may take orders for or sell other T-
shirts during the year. Car Decals may be ordered at the Dancewear sale and at
other times during the year.
PARKING: Please be considerate of the homeowners in the neighborhood when
parking. Parking is available along the street and unless it is “Guard Saturday”, in
the Armory’s lot.
NO STREET SHOES IN THE STUDIOS PLEASE! They bring in dirt and sand, which is
very unpleasant for the dancers, when they work on the floor. We have a locker-
room in our studio if needed to change from or into street clothes. Teachers and
Sr Dancers may “claim” a locker. Street shoes and coats should not be brought
into the studios.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: All students who complete the year of study will receive
an achievement award. These achievement awards are a gift from me to my
students as recognition of their hard work this year. Awards are picked up at
the after recital parties.
NOTICE: Vivette’s Dance Studio takes photos and video’s of our dancers in the
studio and at performances. Vivette’s Dance Studio has the right to use these
images for publicity and commercial purposes on our website, newspaper ads and
TV commercials. No compensation will be given for the use of these images. If you
do not want us to use your dancers image you must notify us in writing.
1102 ARMORY RD
SALINA, KS
785-827-3396
www.vivettesdance.com
2008- 2009 INFORMATION SHEET
September 2, 2008 - Aug 1, 2009
REGISTRATION FEE: $10.00 single student, $15.00 family - covers studio year
Sept 2008 to Aug 2009
MONTHLY FEES - Due the first class session of every month. If a family is
enrolling more than one child, the first child's instruction is full price. Additional
siblings receive a $5/mo. discount. Termination of services by the parent/guardian
must be done in writing and dated, in order to avoid future billing. All payments
may be brought to the studio during business hours, mailed in, or deposited in our
secure locking mailbox. Payments may be made by Credit card, check, or money
order. Cash payments should be made to our desk personnel so they can write out
a receipt
The fee is the same for all months September through May. There is neither
reduction for “short months”, nor an increase for months with 5 lessons.
30 minute class $30.00, 45 minute class $33.50, 60 minute class $37.50, 90 minute
class $45.00, 2 hr class $52.50, each additional 30 minute class time $7.50
LATE FEE - There is a $15 late fee per month for lessons paid after the 15th of the
month , and for late costume fees. This is non-negotiable. Unpaid fees may result in
student not being allowed into class, expulsion from the recital, the inability to sign
up for future classes, and your debt being turned over to a collections agency.
Any dancer more than 2 months in arrears will not be allowed to dance. If you
have a financial problem, talk to me or our office staff, we may be able to make
special arrangements.
DROP-OUT FEE - Students withdrawing from Vivette’s Dance Studio the 2nd
semester (Jan. 1st- Recital) create problems for the other dancers as well as the
teachers, as choreography must be changed to accommodate their absence.
Therefore, a Drop-Out fee equal to a month's tuition for the number of classes
dropped will be assessed to your account.
WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES: You must give me written or verbal notice of your
dancer’s withdrawal from classes 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the month. Not
showing up anymore does not count. If you do not notify me of your withdrawal,
you will continue to be billed for classes until you do so.
RECITAL FEE - $25 single student/ $30.00 family is due by October 30th for those
who want to participate (non-refundable after Jan. 1st). (2nd Semester students in
Feb). Costume Deposits for Recital costumes are due by Dec. 15th. (2nd Semester
Students in Feb) Costumes are ordered before Dec 31st, after which parents are
held liable for their child's costume expenses. If you do NOT intend to get
costumes, you MUST inform the studio before Christmas Break, or pay a $15 per
costume cancel fee.
RETURNED CHECK FEE - There will be a $30 charge on all returned checks.
ABSENTEES, TARDIES: Roll will be taken at each lesson. Please assist your child in
having regular attendance so that they will not fall behind the rest of the class.
Your absence does not reduce our cost of doing business; there are no adjustments
for missed lessons.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________
CONTACT INFORMATION
WEBSITE: our website is www.vivettesdance.com Please check for newsletters,
schedules, studio news etc.
STUDIO EMAIL: Vivettesdance.com@hotmail.com.
STUDIO PHONE: 785-827-3396 Answering machine is always on when we are not
in office
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thur 4:00-10pm. Sat varies. Staff are at the desk Mon-Thur
4:00-7:30.
__________________________________________________________________
______________________
STUDIO CLOSINGS: If USD 305 closes due to weather, the studio will be closed
also. Other emergency closings announced by radio, phone, email, on the website
and if possible on the answering machine.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:
HALLOWEEN: Friday classes will be cancelled to allow our dancers to Trick or
Treat.
THANKSGIVING: Studio closed Wed. Nov 21st opens Mon Nov. 26th
CHRISTMAS: Studio closed Friday Dec 18- Jan 4th
SPRING BREAKS: Closed March 16-20 for USD 305 spring break. Closed Fri-Sat-
Sun April 10-12 Easter
__________________________________________________________________
__________________
RECITAL INFORMATION:
“Shop Till Ya Drop ” will be our 34th annual recital.
The Recitals will be Saturday, May 23 1:00 and 4:00pm.
(This is Memorial Day weekend; plan your camping trips accordingly)
There is no admission charge for the recital.
COSTUME INFORMATION:
Each student will be required to purchase a costume (s) for the recital.
The following prices may change due to the world situation (sequins are a
petroleum product!)
A deposit towards the actual cost of the costume of $50 for Bitty through Primary
1, $80 for Primary 2, $120 for Primary 3 will be posted to your account in
November. Jr and Senior Deposits will be $60.00 per costume.
Costumes for Pom, Adult and students taking single subject classes will be billed on
an individual basis.
In general, child sized costumes are approximately $50, adults $60.
The costume deposit is due by Dec 18, 2008
You may pay the deposit in full or in payments.
A $15.00 per costume late fee will be assessed after that date
Voluntary fundraisers to help parents pay for dancers costumes may be held
Occasionally a class will need to order a pair of shoes in a different color, especially
if the class will be attending a competition where leg color must match shoe color.
We try to avoid this, but it is sometimes necessary.
Deposit payments are refundable until I order the costumes. After all costumes and
accessories are ordered you will either be billed for the remainder due or receive a
credit on your account l for the difference between the deposit and the actual cost.
We generally do not go over the deposit amount; we try very hard to keep costume
costs reasonable, reusing and recycling when possible.
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________
DRESS CODE: All dancers are expected to abide by the dress code.. Non-
compliance may result in a student not being admitted to class. The Dress Code
was implemented for the dancers safety and education. You wouldn’t wear a
swimsuit to basket ball practice, you don’t wear play clothes to dance class.
Hair: Bun (preferred) braid or ponytail. Loose hair is a safety hazard and a
distraction to the dancer. A ponytail whipped across the eyes by centrifugal force
during a turn is painful and dangerous.
Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, tap shoes, jazz shoes.
Bitty, PreK : Pink or black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, tan tap shoes (Pre
K only) pink tutu (purchase at studio)
Kindergarten/ Beginner and Primary 1 Blue or Black Leotard, Blue Skirt, Pink
Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Tan Tap Shoes
Primary 2: Black Leotard, Pink Skirt, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Black Tap
Shoes, Black Jazz Shoes
Primary 3: Black Leotard, Black Skirt, Black Jazz Pants, Pink or Tan Tights, Pink
Ballet Shoes, Black Jazz-Taps, Black Jazz Shoes
Jr & SR: Any style leotard, tights, skirt or jazz pants. Shoes as needed for class
All items (except for tutu) may be ordered from curtaincallforclass.com Studio
code is Vivettesdance
OPEN HOUSE AND DANCEWEAR SALE: Weekends of August 9 and 23, 2008
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________
Moscow Ballet’s NUTCRACKER:
Some of our dancers maybe involved with the DEC 14TH production of the
Nutcracker by the Moscow Ballet. I am the local studio co-coordinator again this
year. Auditions will be held Thur Sept 28., there will be no regular classes held that
day
OTHER PERFORMANCES: We perform at many nursing homes, clubs, malls, and
basket ball games through out the year. These performances are very important to
the dancer's growth as a performer and also to the audience. I expect the dancers
to attend as many of these performances as possible.
Younger dancers may perform their Christmas dances at several nursing homes in
Dec. and early January.
We will try to perform at several nursing homes in May.
COMPETITION: We hope to attend regional competitions possibly in Kansas City,
Oklahoma City, and Wichita Any dancer with the desire to compete may do so as a
member of our StarFeet Academy Competition Team. We have 4 teams, Mini Stars
Pre-K, Rising Stars 1st-4th grades, Jr Stars 5th-6th grades, Sr Stars 7th-12th
Our STAR FEET ACADEMY“ Competition dancers perform each month at area
nursing homes and other exhibitions.
DANCE MASTERS: Miss Vivette is a member of Dance Masters America, Heart of
America Chapter out of Kansas City. Members of DMA are “certified by test to
teach”, meaning that applicants must pass rigorous tests in at least 2 subjects and
submit proof of continuing education hours each year.
SALINA DANCE ASSOCIATION: Vivette’s Dance Studio is a member of the Salina
Dance Association. We abide by all SDA policies.
OBSERVATION WINDOW: Parents are able to observe classes through our
observation windows. The blinds will always be “open” unless there is a need for
privacy such as measuring for or trying on costumes.
T-SHIRTS ,JACKETS,CAR EMBLEMS: Recital T-shirts are passed out to each student
in March. All students receive a recital T-shirt. Studio and Star Feet Jackets may
be ordered several times during the year. We may take orders for or sell other T-
shirts during the year. Car Decals may be ordered at the Dancewear sale and at
other times during the year.
PARKING: Please be considerate of the homeowners in the neighborhood when
parking. Parking is available along the street and unless it is “Guard Saturday”, in
the Armory’s lot.
NO STREET SHOES IN THE STUDIOS PLEASE! They bring in dirt and sand, which is
very unpleasant for the dancers, when they work on the floor. We have a locker-
room in our studio if needed to change from or into street clothes. Teachers and
Sr Dancers may “claim” a locker. Street shoes and coats should not be brought
into the studios.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: All students who complete the year of study will receive
an achievement award. These achievement awards are a gift from me to my
students as recognition of their hard work this year. Awards are picked up at
the after recital parties.
NOTICE: Vivette’s Dance Studio takes photos and video’s of our dancers in the
studio and at performances. Vivette’s Dance Studio has the right to use these
images for publicity and commercial purposes on our website, newspaper ads and
TV commercials. No compensation will be given for the use of these images. If you
do not want us to use your dancers image you must notify us in writing.
