Dance Studio Policies in Tenafly, NJ

Respect all instructors, staff, and fellow students.

RDA is a DRAMA FREE studio. All problems regarding students or parents should be addressed solely with the directors.

Attendance is crucial for progress in dance training. Excessive absences may result in dismissal from certain classes or performance opportunities.

Please arrive for class on-time. Arriving late is disruptive to the instructor and the other students.

Any concerns or issues should be addressed with studio management in a respectful and timely manner.

The studio reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, in which case efforts will be made to provide alternative arrangements.

Wear appropriate dance attire and footwear as specified by the studio. No outside shoes inside the dance studio space.

Cell phones are not permitted in the classroom.

Maintain a positive attitude and be supportive of classmates.

Keep the studio and dressing rooms clean and tidy.

Notify the studio in advance if unable to attend a class or rehearsal.

RDA does not issue refunds for students who drop classes throughout the year.

Parents/guardians are responsible for reading and understanding all studio policies and procedures.

There is a $35 annual registration fee for individual dancers, and $50 per family, to be paid at the time of registration.

Costume fees will be determined based on pricing, and will be charged on October 15th.

Recital fee ($100) will be charged on January 15th.

Students are required to wear the correct uniforms for class, ordered through RDA.

Payment for classes is due on the 1st of each month.

A grace period of five days will be allowed for late payments.

After the grace period, a late fee of $25 will be applied to the account.

If payment is not received within 15 days of the due date, the student may be removed from the class roster until payment is made in full.

There will be a $25 fee charged for NSF checks.

A credit card surcharge will be added to payments.

Notify the studio before class if your dancer will be absent.

Make-up classes must be scheduled and taken within the same season.

All students are required to wear the designated studio uniform during classes and rehearsals.

Uniform requirements will vary depending on the style of dance and level of the class.

Uniform information is posted on our Uniforms and Dress Code page.

Hair should be neatly pulled back away from the face.

Jewelry and accessories should be kept to a minimum and must not interfere with movement.

Students who repeatedly fail to comply with the uniform policy may be asked to sit out of class until the issue is resolved.

All students must have a signed waiver/release form on file before participating in any studio activities.