THE Only place for DANCE in Middle TN!

Studio Policies

The registration fee each dancer pays is non-refundable. This covers the cost of monthly newsletters; mailings, insurance etc…All students including adults, pay this fee.

All tuition is due with the student’s first scheduled class each month. Statements will not be sent, unless your account is PAST due. There will be a $5.00 late fee for payments not received by the 10th of each month. Our computer/accounting system automatically generates late statements with late fees applied. Avoid these penalties by making the appropriate payment to your account each month. Also, feel free to mail your payments to our PO Box. All tuition must be paid in a timely fashion, no exceptions. Pay your tuition in advance and receive a 5% discount per semester. This is due by September 10th for the fall semester and Janurary 10th for Spring.

The spring concert is the highlight of the year and will be held in early June, dates announced SOON!

A non-refundable performance fee is due on or before 3/15/08. This fee also includes a DVD of one performance (Previously $95 for the first dancer in the family and nominal for each family member thereafter)... we are currently reevaluating this fee out of fairness to all. This fee helps defray the cost of theater rental and various expenses incurred to produce a “state of the art” production. Please remember some programs charge this fee, then hold their show at a high school auditorium. Our concert is produced at the gorgeous Tennessee Performing Arts Center and is second to none. “Thank you” for making this possible.

To facilitate early planning and organization, a non-refundable deposit of $30.00 is due for each costume a student needs by October 15th 2007. The total costume price will be determined when costumes are chosen and the costume balance will be due by January 6th 2008. Anticipated costume cost is between $45.00 and $55.00 each. Paying the $30.00 deposit warrants the understanding that the balance will be paid in full. No cancellations or refunds will be given. Costumes will not be issued unless all tuition, costume and concert fees are paid in full. Costumes must be ordered early to ensure we receive ours by ShowTime. 

There is no refund for missed lessons. Be certain to alert the studio if there is to be an extended series of absences. An appropriate make-up class within the schedule will try to be arranged for you. Please notify the office if your child is dropping a class, so you will not be billed. Dancers should check in upon arrival each week.

Students are expected to be on time for class and promptly picked up afterward. While waiting to be picked up, students should remain in the lobby area. DO NOT wait outside! If you are unexpectedly detained for more than a few minutes, please call our office. Please NO “Horse Play” in the parking lot OR our lobby!

Any dancer not adhering to the “Artistry In Motion” dress code will not be allowed to participate in class. Please refer to your copy of the “dress code.” Please refer to Dress Code for details.

All dancers should wear cover-ups when arriving and leaving the facility, no cover-ups worn in the classroom.

You will be notified about “planned observation” weeks throughout the year. If you have a special situation and desire to observe a class, it must be approved with the teacher or director. 

No food or drink is allowed in the lobby area. Comprehensive students attending long classes in duration may have a beverage/snack in the dressing area only! You may NOT carry drinks into the lobby or studio areas.

We work hard to keep our facility clean and well maintained for you. Please help us by picking up after yourselves. We will not tolerate unruly or destructive behavior by students or younger siblings.

Please bear in mind that our holiday schedule may not always coincide with your schools. Read the newsletters you will receive to keep apprised of our holidays.

When weather threatens, please call the studio before coming to class to see if we are open. We have students from many school districts. We DO NOT follow any certain county’s snow policy. We make every effort to announce our intentions for operating at least 2 hrs before scheduled class times. Please call our 24hour a day message center for current information, 615 885 1915

*Please note… the following age requirements/prerequisites, are in place to train our dancers in the best manner.
Ballet and Acrobatics - we begin these courses at the age of 3 (prefer 3 ½ almost 4 years of age)
Combination class is for the student 4yrs old, almost ready for Kindergarten (Ballet, Tap & Acro)
Tap - the dancer must be 5 years of age or entering kindergarten by Sept 30 of the school year.
Jazz - the dancer must be 8 years of age or entering 3rd grade by Sept 30 of the school year.
Hip Hop - the dancer must be enrolled in and REMAIN in jazz class while studying hip-hop.
Pre Pointe/Pointe - the dancer must be 11 years of age or entering 6th grade by Sept 30 of the school year.
Modern- the dancer must be 11 years of age or entering the 6th grade by Sept 30 of the school year.

Dancers are considered for the HOUR class format as they turn 13 years of age.