Registration for
Fall- Winter 2020-2021 Youth Dance Program
is soon to OPEN!
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Registration:
A non-refundable fee of $10.00 per returning student
is due at the beginning of each session. A non-refundable $15.00 fee is due at time of registration for New Students.
Trial Class for New Students:
New students are allowed to try out any classes at $15.00 per class; however, you can only take one class per discipline without registering into the program.
Program Fee:
A minimum payment of 30% is required towards the total program fee DUE at time of registration. We offer payment plans for the balance with arrangement agreed upon with Rod Rodgers Dance Company (RRDC) office. Program fee must be completely paid off by the end of each session. There are no discounts or reimbursements for student’s missed class(es). RRDC accepts cash, checks and money orders. Please inquire about making payments using credit card in advance. Program fee may be mailed to Rod Rodgers Dance Company at 62 East 4th Street, NY NY 10003 or may also be handed to the receptionist at the front desk. If writing a check, please include student's name and what the check is for (i.e., September Progam Fee) in the memo.
Sibling Discounts:
Sibling discount of 10% will be applied when there are siblings taking classes. A discount will only be applied towards total Program Fee(s) of siblings.
Financial Assistance:
A letter of request for financial aid must be submitted in writing to the office prior to registering and enrolling your child into the program for approval. A minimum of 4 classes including 1 Modern class is required.
*Please note under separate cover additional requirements will be listed FOR Financial Aid and Scholarship Students.
Late Payments:
Students will NOT be allowed to take classes if there is any previous balance overdue.
Refunds:
No refunds will be given for program fee, registration, or costume fees.
Returned Checks:
A $15.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks.
Class Changes/ Withdrawal:
The office must be notified for any class changes IN WRITING immediately in order not to incur any outstanding balances.
Costume Fee:
We will notify in writing of any costume fees due for the session. Costume fees must be paid in full prior to receiving costumes.
Drum Rental/Maintenance Fee:
$15.00 is due if enrolled in Conga Drum class.
Minimum Enrollment:
Rod Rodgers Dance Company reserves the right to cancel a class within the first two weeks of the session if a minimum enrollment of students is not met. In this case, remaining tuition will be refunded or applied towards an existing balance of program fee, if any.
Environment:
Our staff works hard to foster a respectful and family environment at our studios. Rod Rodgers Dance Company reserves the right to discipline any student whose behavior is deemed unacceptable by our studio policies and take appropriate and necessary actions.
Weather Cancellations:
Please keep up-to-date with our website www.rodrodgersdance.org and facebook page Rod Rodgers DanceCo (RRDC) for notification of cancellations and other studio information. In case of an emergency, the office will contact you via phone call and/or email.
Parent Observations:
Parents are invited to observe classes during specified open class dates
DANCE CLASS PROTOCOL
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Students should arrive early so that classes may start on time. If a student is more than 15minutes late do not enter the class that is in session without getting permission from the instructor first.
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Students must comply with Rod Rodgers Dance Company Dress Code policy. This includes hair being secured and pulled back away from the face.
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The proper shoes must be worn for each class. The student may not be permitted to take class if appropriate shoes and attire are not worn.
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Have a notebook and pen always ready as we may ask students to take notes during class.
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Please no sugary snacks before class. Try to eat healthy ones.
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No gum, food or drinks are allowed in the studios except for designated lunch area. Water is permitted in a secured unbreakable container.
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Students must let the instructor know before the class begins if any illness or injury is present. Students are encouraged to stretch before and after classes. Pay attention to injuries and do not dance into pain.
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In the event of an accident, the instructor will supervise procedures for students.
STUDIO AND
LOBBY PROTOCOL
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Students should arrive early so that classes may start on time. If a student is more than 15 minutes late do not enter the class that is in session without getting permission from the instructor first.
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Students must comply with Rod Rodgers Dance Company Dress Code policy. This includes hair being secured and pulled back away from the face.
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The proper shoes must be worn for each class. The student may not be permitted to take class if appropriate shoes and attire are not worn.
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Have a notebook and pen always ready as we may ask students to take notes during class.
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Please no sugary snacks before class. Try to eat healthy ones.
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No gum, food or drinks are allowed in the studios except for designated lunch area. Water is permitted in a secured unbreakable container.
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Students must let the instructor know before the class begins if any illness or injury is present. Students are encouraged to stretch before and after classes. Pay attention to injuries and do not dance into pain.
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In the event of an accident, the instructor will supervise procedures for students.
DANCE DRESS CODE
BASIC ATTIRE FOR ALL CLASSES
Basic Attire is strongly recommended for all the dancers as it applies to most of classes dress code; otherwise listed.
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Girls -Black leotard of any kind & Flesh Colored Convertible Tights
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Boys- White fitted T-shirt & Black Biking Shorts or Leggings
PRE-BALLET
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Girls- Pink ballet leotard and tights and pink ballet slippers, pink ballet chiffon wrap skirt (optional)
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Boys- White fitted T-shirt, black leggings and black ballet slippers
BALLET
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Girls- Black leotard, tights and Pink ballet slippers or pointe shoes (if required), pink ballet chiffon wrap skirt (optional)
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Boys- White fitted T-shirt, black leggings and black ballet slippers
MODERN
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Girls- Leotard with tights
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Boys- White fitted T-shirt and black leggings
HIP HOP
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Girls- Leotard, tights and all black sneakers (with black soles) or black hip hop shoes
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Boys- White fitted T-shirt, black leggings and all black sneakers (with black soles) or black hip hop shoes
TAP
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Girls- Leotard with tights and caramel or black tap shoes
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Boys- White fitted T-shirt, black leggings black tap shoes
JAZZ
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Girls- Leotard with tights and caramel or black jazz shoes
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Boys- White fitted T-shirt, black leggings and black jazz shoes
WEST AFRICAN
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Girls- Leotard with tights and lappa
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Boys- White fitted T-shirt and black leggings
Recommended Dancewear Retailers:
Please present your RRDC student I.D. card at the register to receive discounts.
Capezio Peridance location
126 E. 13th Street bet. 3rd & 4th Avenue, Lower Level New York NY 10003 Tel (212)388-0876
Mon- Fri: 11am- 6:30pm
Sat:12pm-5pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Capezio Flagship Store
1650 Broadway at 51st Street, 2nd Floor New York NY 10019 Tel (212)245-2130
Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Sansha
888 8th Avenue on 53rd Street New York NY 10019 Tel (212)246-6212
Mon-Fri: 11am-7pm
Sat:11am-5pm
Sun: CLOSED
OnStageDancewear Inc.
197 Madison Avenue between 34th & 35th Street New York NY 10016
Tel (212)725-1174
Mon-Fri:10am-7pm
Sat:11am-6pm
Sun:CLOSED
Enter Teacher Referral Code (TP36376) and you will get discounts during online checkout.