Paula Zawalich Dance Academy

Tuition and Costume Policies

Registration: A $25.00 Registration Fee must be paid upon registration. ($40.00 per family) Non-refundable.

Tuition: The yearly tuition is divided into eight equal payments. At the beginning of the months September through April the monthly tuition payment is due. If payment is made after the 15th of the month, a $10.00 late fee will be applied. There are no refunds or transfers of monies paid. If a student is absent, the monthly tuition is not adjusted. If the students withdraws without notification or part way through a current payment period (see policy #3), the monthly tuition is still owed and is not adjusted.

Withdrawal: Withdrawal from the studio must be done in writing. Please see the studio director for a withdrawal form. Otherwise, you are responsible for the current payment period. No refunds or transfers.

Costume: Prices are as follows and are due November 1st. Talented-tot’s, Pre-School, Kinderdance $80 (one costume) Elementary $150 (two costumes) All other costumes are $90 each (non-competitive). Competitive students, see policy #5. Costumes will NOT be ordered for a student unless their costume fee is paid in full. These prices include tights and a recital t-shirt. In some cases, the dancer and parent may have to purchase an additional accessory (ex. Ankle socks, headband, hat elastic, etc) you will be notified of this extra purchase, if necessary, once the costume orders have been received. Some costumes require minor fitting adjustments. If you are unable to do this on your own, please see the studio director. The studio seamstress is available for a nominal amount. Costumes will be given out sometime after April 15th, and only when costume and tuition accounts are paid in full. No refunds or transfers.

All competitive dancers are required to have a $300.00 costume deposit by September 15th and a second deposit of $250.00 by November 15th. You will be notified of balances/credits as soon as they are available.

Payment: Payment is taken in the form of cash, money order, bank check or personal check. Checks should be made out to PZDA. Any personal check returned to us from the bank is subject to a $25.00 fee. No refunds or transfers.

Studio Policies

Arriving and Departing: No smoking in or around the building. Students must wear cover-ups to and from the building. Please be prompt in picking up your dancer. Tell your child to remain inside the building. We are not responsible for your child once they leave the building. Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby area during class. Understanding that you may have to bring siblings to the studio, please make sure they are being supervised at all times so that classes are not being interrupted. In addition, children should not be left unattended, running in or around the building. Children that are being unusually loud will be asked to sit quietly.

Common Courtesy: The staff and management of The PZDA spend countless hours in bringing you the nicest and cleanest studio in the area. Please respect the property and its belongings. WATER and healthy snacks only in the lobby area. Please be considerate and clean up properly after yourself and your child. NO eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the dance studios. Please do not interrupt the instructor while class is in session. If you need to speak to your child’s teacher, please do so before or after class. If necessary, you may need to make an appointment.

Attendance: Regular attendance is imperative for consistent progress. If students are too ill to participate in class, they should remain home and rest. If they are injured, they should come to class and observe. Many students find they learn from observing and this will also keep them informed of the class’ progress and any information that may be given.

Promptness: It is essential for the student to arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to the start of their class to get ready for their lesson. Each student is entitled to the full lesson time. Late comers are a distraction to the class that is already in progress and warm-up is important for injury prevention at every level. Students that are more than 10 minutes late may be asked to sit until the instructor decides when the appropriate time is to join the class. If regular tardiness becomes an issue, you will get a call from the director to discuss a solution. If a student knows in advance that they are going to be tardy for a particular class, they should advise their instructor.

Observation Weeks: Classes will be conducted with the doors closed. This is to ensure minimal distraction for the students and their instructors. We appreciate your full understanding. Parents may observe the first class of the month during October, November and December. Parents are allowed to observe from inside the studio only if they are quiet. (Cell phones need to be turned off) If you must bring other children with you, you are asked to observe through the observation window. This way the instructor can conduct the class properly and successfully.

Studio Behavior: Students and their Parents enrolled at The PZDA will be expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times. This includes all events sponsored or attended by the PZDA. Inappropriate and disrespectful conduct to another student or instructor will not be tolerated. Students and their Parents will not make negative remarks or comparisons about one another or the instructors. We will exhibit a positive attitude at all times, it is more productive.

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Dress Code

Talented Tot’s, Pre-School and Kinderdance Classes:
*Pink or Black Solid Leotard. Attached or unattached shirts are allowed (NO tutus)
*White tights
*White “Bloch” ballet slippers, $18.00
*White Leather “So Danca” tap shoes, $24.00
*Hair pulled back into a ponytail, braid or secured bun.

Elementary and Purple Team Classes:
*Black or Red Solid Leotard (NO skirts or tutus)
*Pink Tights
*Pink “Bloch” full sole ballet slipper, $18.00
*Tan “Techno” tap shoes, $35.00/$37.00
*Dance Paws for jazz
*Hair pulled back into a ponytail, braid or secured bun.

Boys Team:
*White or Black Solid T-Shirt or Studio T-Shirt with Black Solid Sweatpants or Shorts.
*Ballet: Black “Bloch” full sole ballet shoe, $18.00
*Jazz: Black “Bloch” Jazz Bootie #S0401, $34.00
*Tap: Black “Capezio” tap oxford #CG55 (taps included), $54.00/$58.00
*HipHop: Black Unisex Jazz sneaker #DS03 $36.00/$49.00 (NO street shoes)

All Other Color Teams and Youth/Teen Class:
Ballet: Solid Black Leotard with Pink Tights, Pink “Bloch” split sole ballet shoe “pro-flex” #S0200L $28.00, NO t-shirts or shorts or pants of any kind. Hair placed in a secured bun.
Jazz: Solid Black Leotard with Jazzy Tan Tights, Dance Paws, Studio t-shirts and shorts during warm-up only. Hair pulled back into a ponytail or braid.
Tap: Solid Black Leotard with Jazzy Tan Tights, Studio t-shirts and shorts may be worn, “Bloch” “Respect” black tap oxford #S0361L (taps included) $65.00 Hair placed in a secure bun. Aqua Team tap shoe to be determined by Paula.
Modern/Contemporary: Solid Black Leotard with Jazzy Tan Tights, Dance Paws, NO t-shirts or shorts or pants of any kind. Hair pulled back into a ponytail or braid.
HipHop: Loose fitting, non-restricting clothing, Black “Capezio” Unisex Canvas Dance Sneaker #DS03 $36.00/$49.00, (NO street shoes) Hair pulled back into a ponytail or braid.

WARM-UP CLOTHING: Warm-up clothing is only allowed during the winter months as follows: solid colored leg warmers and dance sweaters (wrap or pullover). These items must be tightly fitted.

COMPETITION TEAMS: Additional shoes may be required to be purchased according to the choreographer. That information will be given as soon as it is available.

JEWELRY: Only small stud earrings may be worn in class. NO necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, hoops or dangling earrings, toe rings or anklets.