EDM WEATHER POLICIES:

EDM will post on Facebook by 2:00pm if bad weather prevents dance classes from being held that evening. We may not always follow school cancellations and closings so please make sure you follow EDM on Facebook to stay updated. Classes are allowed two cancelled classes before a makeup session will be offered. If classes are cancelled EDM will work on scheduling makeup sessions (after the two initial cancellations). If your dancer is unable to attend the makeup session no other makeup session will be offered.

EDM TUITION POLICIES:

Tuition is due no later than the 5th of every month. All families are required to have a card on file. This year EDM will be holding all families accountable for overdue balances and a late fee of $40 will be processed on your card on file by the 6th of every month if tuition is not paid. If your balance goes over two months worth of tuition your dancer may not be allowed to take classes until the balance is paid in full or you have set up a payment plan with the director. As always please talk to the EDM Director, Maggie, if you have any questions or concerns regarding payments.

EDM PRIVATE LESSON POLICY:

If you have a dancer who wants to take a private lesson from one of our instructors please email the studio to get the process started. Private lessons are offered in 15,30,45, or 60 minute sessions and are $1/minute. The studio is closed on Sundays and no privates will be allowed to be scheduled on Sundays.

EDM POLICIES:

EDM is an animal free zone. No household pets are allowed in our building.

EDM is a drug and alcohol free zone. There is no smoking or drinking allowed on our premises. This includes cigarettes, cigars, vaping, and any alcoholic beverages. If a dancer is caught with any of these items in their dance bag or in the studio they will be excused from EDM for the remainder of the year.

EDM SHOWCASE POLICIES:

EDM tries to have all costumes decided on by the beginning of December. All costume balances are due paid in full by May 1st. Dancers will not be allowed to take the costumes home until all costume AND tuition balances are paid in full.

EDM requires all dancers to participate in the showcase if they are enrolled in a class. No more class enrollments will take place after Christmas break.

EDM requires all dancers to participate in the showcase picture day! The date is TBD. Time is TBD. More info to follow.

EDM will be having a run through/rehearsal of the show on TBD. All costumes must be worn but hair and makeup is not necessary. This is closed to parents. Studio 2 will be the dressing room.  Details of your child’s rehearsal times will be announced later.

EDM Showcase this season is scheduled for May 10th at time TBD at the Newton DMACC Auditorium. We will be having a separate EDM Company show before the studio showcase at time TBD. Ticket info will be available in March.

EDM LOBBY POLICIES:

We have a smaller lobby and ask that anyone who stays in the lobby to please be respectful of the classes going on. There is absolutely no running around in the lobby or hallway at any point. Please clean up after yourself before the night is over. All dinners need to be thrown away and all trash needs picked up. If a parent is asked to come into a studio please remove all outside shoes before entering our studios.

EDM CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

Please encourage your dancer to use the bathroom prior to class. This will ensure we can get through the lesson for the day and to avoid as many distractions as possible. If your little dancer needs help using the restroom we ask that the parent stays in the lobby and assist your dancer to the restroom.

EDM will have student assistants in some of our little kid classes. These older dancers will help the EDM staff member with potty breaks, putting on the kids shoes, and demonstrating dance moves for the students. While they are in that classroom they deserve the same amount of respect as the EDM staff member.

EDM loves to celebrate birthdays! If your dancer wants to bring treats for their birthday please avoid anything messy or anything with common allergies. Treats will be handed out at the end of the class.

*Dancers in Ballet 1, Ballet 2, and Pointe are required to wear black Leo’s and pink tights for class. The last week of every month these dancers are allowed to wear colored Leo’s and colored tights for fun! Hair needs to still be secured back into a bun!*