RATES
Tot Time - $180 per semester
Dance With Me - $180 per semester
COSTUME RATES
Fall Semester - "Nutcracker" Performance
- Costume Prices
- $80.00 per costume
- Only “Dance Basics (DB)” and "Ballet" classes are eligible to participate.
- Not Eligible = E Jazz/HH, Jazz/Contemporary (J/C), Hip-Hop (HH), & Tap
- For those in eligible classes, participation in "The Nutcracker" is optional. Please indicate on your registration form if you want to participate or not.
Spring Semester - Dance Recital
- Costume Prices
- $80.00 per costume (for 2nd grade & Younger) (Dance Basics & E Jazz/HH)
- $90.00 per costume (3rd grade & Older) (Ballet, J/C, HH, Tap)
- While participation in the "Spring Recital" is optional, we do assume that everyone will be dancing. Please let your teachers/NSDS staff know if you cannot dance in the Spring Recital.
Order/Distribution
- We size every student in the beginning of the semester to ensure the best fit possible for costumes
- Costumes are ordered in the beginning of the semesters to allow enough time for production/delivery.
- Costumes are distributed to students once they arrive at the studio.
Alterations
- North Shore Dance Studio provides quality alterations (if needed) for your child for an additional $5-$10 per costume. You may also contact Sew What Design Studio & Alterations for your dance costume alteration needs. The shop also offers alterations services on bridal, formal wear, children's clothing, original hem on jeans, zipper replacements and more, as well as sewing classes for adults and children.
BILLING/PAYMENTS
Billing
- At the start of each fall and spring semester, we will send you an invoice for the total amount of tuition (and costumes if applicable) due for the semester. It is expected that the bill will be paid entirely by the end of the semester.
- Nutcracker Costumes will be added onto the Fall Semester invoice, while Spring Recital Costumes will be added on the Spring Semester invoice.
- Invoices will be sent from our accounting software, “QuickBooks/Intuit”. Please be on the lookout for those emails.
- For billing questions or concerns please contact northshoredancebills@hotmail.com
Payments
- Every NSDS Family is required to provide a credit/debit card at the time of registration.
- Our default payment method is to charge monthly payments to your credit card on file during the semester. We aim to start payments on the first Friday of the month and finish payments by the 15th of the same month.
- We will charge your card a portion of your entire semester bill each month.
- Fall Semesters start in September and go through December, meaning there are 4 months of classes. Therefore, we will charge your card ¼ of your entire bill for each month of the Fall semester.
- Spring Semesters start in January and go through May, meaning there are 5 months of classes. Therefore, we will charge your card ⅕ of your entire bill each month of the Spring semester.
- We use “SquareUp” to charge all credit cards. Please be on the lookout for emails from that company on behalf of NSDS.
- While it is assumed each family will be paying via our default method of monthly charges, we do accept other forms of payment. Please contact the studio if you would like to be set up on a different payment plan. Some common alternatives are listed below.
- Paying with cash or checks
- Paying the entire bill at once at the beginning of the semester
- Starting payments during summer (for the Fall semester) to decrease the total amount charged each month.
- NOTE: There is no discount/upcharge for any form of payment. You will pay the same amount whether it be via cash or credit card, or if you pay monthly or all at once.
POLICIES
Pandemic/Health Outbreaks
North Shore Dance Studio's primary concern is for the safety and health of our students and staff. We will continue to follow recommended guidelines of all health administrations, including local and state governments and school districts. In the event of a recommended business closure, prepaid tuition funds will be given as credits to future charges, including tuition, store charges, costumes, tickets, etc. If the studio is closed after costumes have been ordered, costume fees are non-refundable. If there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow you to return to the dance studio, those cases will be handled on a one-on-one basis.
Cancellations/Weather
North Shore Dance Studio is not responsible for cancelled classes due to lack of enrollment or inclement weather. For studio closings, please tune into WISN Channel 12. North Shore Dance Studio is in the city of Mequon and the county of Ozaukee. We generally follow the Mequon–Thiensville School District. Also, check our Facebook and Instagram accounts for updated studio information.
Absences
Please notify the office if your child will be absent from dance class via telephone or e-mail. We encourage classes to be made up in a similar class with an appropriate level. If you are enrolled in Ballet V, you are required to attend another ballet class to meet your two class/week requirement. We do not reimburse for missed classes.
Refunds
Refunds are pro-rated from the date of notification, and are given only under the following circumstances:
- Written notice from a doctor due to illness or injury
- Student moves out of town
- NSDS is unable to place a student in a class
- Costume refunds will only be given if notified prior the start of the 2nd month of dance classes each semester.
Performances
We have two performance opportunities here at NSDS throughout the year
- Fall Semester = "The Nutcracker"
- Only available for "Dance Basics" and Ballet classes
- No E Jazz/HH, No J/C, No HH, No Tap
- Spring Semester = Spring Recital
- All classes participate
- Dancers who miss multiple classes may be restricted from performing in the recital or Nutcracker.
- Dress rehearsals for performances are mandatory for everyone in order to be included in the recital.
- Students may not receive their costumes for a performance if the previous semester’s balance is not fully paid off. If a student does not receive a costume because of this, they will be unable to participate in the performance until the balance is paid.
Dancer Etiquette
- Arrive on time for class in appropriate dancewear and footwear. If late, please wait until the current classroom activity is finished before knocking to gain entrance.
- ALL dance shoes and items must be clearly labeled with initials on the inside or bottom of shoes.
- Do not fold arms during class
- No leaning on ballet barres
- Do not touch the mirrors
- Only sit in class when instructed to do so
- No cell phones, watches, street shoes, gum, food, or drink in the dance studios
- Respect your teacher and peers at all times
Parent Etiquette
- Make sure your child is on time for class and appropriately dressed.
- Make sure your child has all dance shoes and dance gear labelled with their name/initials.
- Be sure to clean up after yourselves and/or your other children when waiting in the lobby
- Often check for important info located on our "info walls & boards".
- Respond to emails in a timely manner (if applicable). If you haven’t received any emails during the semester, please contact the front desk so we can add your email to our list.
- Address any questions/concerns with NSDS Staff immediately. Please keep negative comments to yourself.
- Respect class time. Please, do not enter the dance studio during class unless invited in by the teacher.
- Refrain from class disruptions (i.e. knocking on windows, waving at dancers during class time, recording through the window, etc.).
- Make sure your dancer has all belongings after class, and check lost and found frequently.
- Absolutely no cell phone use while in the studio observing class, i.e. open house etc. (Pictures and videos are okay)
Lost & Found
- All personal items, including dance shoes, should be clearly labeled with the student's name or initials. Please be sure to check dance bags for all belongings before leaving the studio.
- NSDS is not responsible for lost or stolen items in the studios or dressing rooms.
- The "Lost & Found" is located in the dressing room. Please check periodically for any items that belong to you.
- NSDS will donate all "Lost & Found" items at the end of the Spring Semester.