Dress Code
All students who have made the choice to participate in dance classes at the MHDC need to understand that proper dance attire is part of the discipline and commitment to their study of dance. When all students are dressed appropriately and alike, their focus remains on dance. Therefore, the following dress codes will be enforced:
- All leveled students will wear a black leotard; students in Parent/Tot, PSI, PSII, or Kindercombo may wear light pink or black leotards
- Comfortable street clothes for hip-hop
- Parent/Tot, Preschool, Kindercombo, and all ballet classes should wear pink tights.
- Jazz and Tap classes should wear suntan or black tights.
- At no time is street wear allowed in class (except for hip-hop).
- All students shall wear their hair secured off their face. (Ballet students must wear buns).
- No gum chewing in class. No necklaces or loose jewelry in class.
*Note: If students do not conform they will be asked to leave the classroom.
Class | Footwear
- Parent/Tot | Pink ballet shoes
- PSI | Pink ballet shoes
- All Ballet Classes | Must wear split-sole ballet shoes
- PSII | Pink ballet shoes, tan U-shell tap shoes
- Kindercombo | Pink ballet shoes, tan U-shell tap shoes
- Jazz: All Levels | Capezio EJ2 in caramel
- Tap: I-V | Tan U-shell buckle tap shoes
- Tap: Int – Adv | TBA
- Tumble | Stirrup or convertable tights. No shoes
- Boys: All classes | Black dance or sweatpants
Fitted white T-shirt
Appropriate footwear - Hip-Hop | Wear comfortable clothing with sneakers that are dedicated to class use only
- Modern | Booty shorts. No shoes
Class Placement
Students are placed in classes according to age, experience, and ability. Placement should be discussed with the director or staff prior to registration. To further ensure proper placement, students are carefully evaluated during the first four weeks of classes.
Registration & Tuition
Registration may be done online, by phone, mail, or at the studio during our Open Houses, or during normal office hours. Payment of the registration fee and the first month’s tuition is due upon registration. Please keep in mind that class size is limited and classes fill quickly. We suggest registering early.
Registration fee
- Returning Students: $10.00 per child—not to exceed $25 per family
- New Students: $15.00 per child—not to exceed $30 per family
Tuition
Tuition is based on an annual fee, with a 10 month payment plan based on an August—June schedule.
Each monthly payment is due by the first of each month. If not paid by the 15th of the month, a $10.00 late fee will automatically be added to your account. If any account is 30 days in arrears, the dance will not be allowed to dance until payment arrangements have been made in the office.
Returned checks
A $15.00 fee will be charged on all returned checks.
Missed Classes/Cancellations
Our studio has a make-up policy for missed classes. If your child is sick or needs to miss a class, please let the office know. Students may come to a similar class to attend a make-up (this must occur within 30 days of the absence). No credits or refunds will be given unless there is a prolonged illness or injury.In the event of a snowstorm, please refer to the studio answering machine. Scheduled make-ups for snow days will not occur unless class is cancelled more than two times. However, students may make-up a snow day by attending a class of the same type and level.
