All class space will be on a first come, first serve basis.  Please return your registration with correct payment early to help ensure placement in your desired class.  This schedule is subject to change based upon facility availability and a minimum number per class.  Classes are held during the academic school year.  Children are grouped by age and ability level.  Classes are offered after school, in the evenings to accommodate working parents.  Registration form must be filled out completely and the tuition fee paid before the classes begins.   If not, your child will not be able to participate.  Please don’t disappoint your child and have them sit out a class because their registration form is not filled out or their tuition isn’t paid.  Ironwood Dance Company does not offer refunds or tuition deductions due to absence or drop outs.  Classes will be canceled or consolidated (two class sections condensed into one) if minimum number is not met.  A minimum of 8 per class is required.  Any class that meets the 8 minimum at the start of session but drops below 6 half way in the session will be canceled.  A cancellation fee of $10.00 will be charged once classes are in session for the months of October and November; $25.00 charged for the months of December and January; and NO REFUNDS of any kind after January 31, 2010 for dropouts without proper notice directly to program director.  

Monthly Payment Reminder:  Monthly payments are always due on the first of each month.  Example: For October classes, payments are due October 1st.  If payment is not received by IDC as of the 10th day of the month it is subject to a late fee of $5.00.  As a courtesy, IDC will be e-mailing or handing out payment reminder statements to students around the last week of each month.  We appreciate it when you include the top portion of your tuition reminder statement with your payment.  Checks need to be marked with the student’s name and what it is for (tuition, dance wear, shoes, costume, etc.).  If fees become 60 days delinquent your child will not be able to continue class(s) until full payment is made.  

We are implementing the more earth-friendly delivery of our monthly billing statements and newsletters via e-mail.  Please check your e-mail on a regular basis.

Check Writing Policy:  There is a $25.00 charge on all returned checks.  After one NSF check, you will be expected to pay for classes with cash or money order.   

Dress Code/Appearance:  A dancer should always be properly dressed and groomed.  It is part of the self-discipline, which goes hand-in-hand with dance training itself.  Students MUST wear the proper attire listed for their specific class(s).  All dress codes will be enforced.   Plan ahead…should a student come without proper attire they will be asked borrow items from our “lost and found box” or sit out the class.  Hair MUST be tied back out of the face.   

Dancewear/Shoe fitting orders:  Students are asked to have their proper shoes/dancewear for each class by their first class session.  IDC sells shoes/leotards/tights for your dance needs.  Monday, August 24 through Friday, August 28 from 3-6 PM has been set up for the shoe and dancewear fitting order times at the dance studio located at 330 E. Ayer Street, Ironwood.  No orders will be taken during class times.  All orders must be paid in full when orders are placed.  All orders will include 6% Mi. sales tax. 

Attendance:  Classes begin at the appointed hour.  Students must attend classes on a regular basis to progress!  Students arriving late for class will not make good progress and are disruptive to the rest of the class.  Any student who misses 8 or more lessons without proper notification during the season will not be allowed to participate in the spring dance recital performance.  If missing a class is necessary, please notify the instructor before class time that your child will be absent.  If student is unable to dance we recommend that the student attend class to observe what is being taught. 

CODE OF CONDUCT:  DANCERS ARE EXPECTED TO B E AT CLASS ON TIME AND PREPARED IN PROPER DANCE ATTIRE.  INSTRUCTORS RESERVED THE RIGHT TO DISMISS ANY DANCER FROM CLASS WHOSE ATTITUDES ARE UNSATISFACTORY.  HERE AT IDC WE PROMOTE ALL DANCERS TO TREAT EACH OTHER WITH RESPECT, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT.

Arrival/Departure:  To protect the safety of our students, IDC requires that they arrive and depart as close to the scheduled class times as possible.  Parents are accepting the responsibility for their safety until their class begins!  We require all students be dropped or picked up within 5-10 minutes their class time!  We are not set up to provide childcare!!  Please let us know in advance if someone else is picking up your child. 

Snow or Bad Weather:  When the Ironwood Public Schools cancel classes or dismiss school early because of inclement weather or icy roads, IDC will most likely cancel classes also.   However:  Weather and roads are sometimes clear into the evening, classes may still be held.  Classes will be made up on a scheduled date if canceled.  Please double check with local radio stations for any changes!! 

Talking In Class: Your child’s class time is limited and valuable, talking or goofing around in class is frowned upon.  Instructors require the full attention of ALL students.  Students are always encouraged to ask questions of the instructor that are dance related.  General conversation should be before or after class.  IDC reserves the right to remove any person(s) that we feel is being disruptive to our classroom experience. 

Class Observation: Observation time for parents to view their child’s class will be scheduled once a month during the last 10 minutes of a class.  It will be up to the individual instructor on what day of the month she would like this to be scheduled.  We know you are excited to see how much your kids are learning, however, parents & friends sitting through class is not allowed, as it will disturb valuable practice time.  Please keep noise down in waiting area when a class is in session.

Lost & Found:  Ironwood Dance Company is not responsible for lost items.  If you are missing something, please check the lost and found box.  Please put your child’s name on all their dance items (in both shoes). 

Recital Costumes:  We spend many hours determining the correct costumes for each class.  They are always age-appropriate and of the highest quality possible.  Preschool students will need one costume; all other students will need one costume for each subject they train in.  Costumes are chosen in October and will need to be paid in full by Saturday, December 19, 2009. 

Deposits – In an effort to ensure that costumes are delivered in time for school photographs and organized distribution to our students, costume orders are placed during the December holiday break.  Costumes must be paid for, in full, prior to 12/20/08.  Costume manufacturers do not accept cancellations or offer refunds after 10 days of the order date; therefore IDC does not refund costume deposits after original order has been placed.

          * Deposit schedule – Costume payments are as follows (each costume):

                              SIZE        DATES         Oct. 1st         Nov. 1st         Dec. 1st
                              Child                            $25.00           $25.00          $15.00 (or balance due)
                              Adult                            $30.00           $30.00          $15.00 (or balance due)

Costumes will not be ordered until they are paid for in full.  Parents or guardians accept full responsibility for all expenses, including sur-charges and postage for costumes that are ordered late.  IDC is not responsible if costumes are not received in time for the recital due to late payments.  Most outfits run from $45.00 to $65.00.   Your account needs to be paid up to date before your child takes home their costume.

Spring Recital Performance:  Dance is a performing art.  Student productions not only give dancers the thrill of performing, but also provide a strong sense of accomplishment and a chance to showcase all their hard work and talents.  Tentative dates are:  Thursday, June 10th, Friday, June 11th and Saturday, June 12th, 2010.

Private Lessons:  One hour $25.00.  Private lessons are for those students who will not only perform solos in the recital but for students who are having difficulty in class and may need more structured practice time.  They are also for those students who are more serious about dance and desire to accelerate in their technique. 

To Perform A Solo, Duet and/or Trio for the Spring Recital:  You must be taking two or three classes, have good class attendance and take at least two private lesson throughout the season.  Only one routine goes into the recital.  Please indicate if you are interested in private lessons, dance subject and teacher you would like to take your private with.

Handouts and Bulletin Board Information:  IDC produces several newsletters and flyers throughout the season.  They are loaded with lots of important information you will need to know about.  Extra handouts are always available in our waiting area.  In the event your child is absent, it will be your responsibility to review our bulletin board for any new information that may have been handed out.  Check our web page at  www.ironwooddance.com under "Newsletter" for all updated information throughout the season.

Parent and Instructor Communication:  It is very important for parents and instructors to keep lines of communication open to ensure each student is getting the most out of his/her learning experience.  If you ever have questions or ideas, please make an appointment with your child’s instructor before or after normal studio business hours.  Make sure you are receiving and reading your monthly newsletter (which is given to your child).  This will keep you up to date on everything.  Instructor’s phone numbers are:  Margaret Grachek 932-1661, Joan Movrich 229-5937, Nancy Ramsay 906-364-4892, Becky Bogaczyk 663-0244, Karen Mallum 932-3621, Amber Hollenbeck 906-285-1990, Jennifer Markowski 715-862-0131, Cheyenne O'Brien 364-4006, Alicia Heckathorn 364-1763, Taylor Stella 364-4187, Andrea Harrison 932-0557, Jamie Hinds 932-0243, Bethany Hellen 364-3021, Tiffany Erickson 364-2117 and Jennifer Slavin 715-862-0349.