Policies

Listed below are the Mission Dance and Performing Arts policies. Please feel free to call the school at 510.651.2783 for any further information.

Enrollment

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. For full classes, a waiting list will be maintained to accommodate other students if and when space becomes available.

Special Features

Classes are limited in size and students are grouped according to age and ability level. Ample opportunity to participate in public performances, pageants, exhibitions and competitions is presented. For individuals or groups who plan to participate in the competitions, special choreographic assistance is available.

Tuition

We charge a one time registration fee of $30.00. Monthly fees are pro-rated and based on lessons received for a full dance season (September through June) and not on lessons per month. Tuition is due on the first lesson each month. A $10.00 late fee will be charged for tuition paid after the 15th of the month. More about Tuition

Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for the student to progress. Please be on time. There are no make-up classes or refunds for missed lessons.

Student Responsibilities

Besides regular attendance, practice at home contributes vitally to a student's development.

Parents and Guests

Classes require complete concentration between students and teachers. With the exception of Kinderdance, the blinds will only be open for the first lesson of each month when parents and friends are invited to observe. Prospective students may observe by inquiring at the front office.

Annual Calendar

The calendar provides information on activities and holidays for the year. Please check information on the website and/or bulletin boards each month for special events and extra shows in which we participate during the dance season. We also have a community billboard posted in the back lobby for our customers to post such things as second hand dance shoes for sale, bulletins on outside performances, events of special interest and advertisements.

Dance Supplies

Ballet, tap and jazz shoes needed for your class may be purchased at the school. Please inquire at the front desk for this information.

Competition Teams

All competition team members are selected by the teachers. Team members are required to take at least 2 to 3 hours of dance instruction per week. There are additional charges to be on a competition team and extra classes on the weekend. Students are required to attend competitions. Competition schedule will be handed out to selected classes at the beginning of the competition season.

Annual Stage Production

All students are invited to participate in our annual live theatre production. Our dance recital is an extension of the benefits derived from dance training. As part of their participation in the show, students learn showmanship, develop their teamwork skills, to overcome shyness and to project and express their individual personalities. Dance costumes are required to be purchased by student/parent from dance costume companies. Price info will be sent out at time of teachers' selection of music and theme.

Dance Attire

All students must dress properly for class. All dancers must respect others, practice good dance manners. Our goal is to learn, enjoy, and then perform. A bad attitude can take the "star" image from the most accomplished dancer. Be humble with your talent. It is a gift.

Ballet - Black ballet leotard in any style. Pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers. Ballet skirts are allowed. Hair secured away from the face in a bun.
Tap - Dance leotard, dance pants, crop top, bike shorts and unitards acceptable. Please see front office for tap shoes needed. Hair must be secured away from the face.
Jazz - Same as tap dress code Shoes will differ for each class. Please see front office for shoes needed. Hair must be secured away from the face.
Lyrical - Same as jazz.
hip-hop - Same as jazz.
Tap/Jazz Combo - Same as tap.
Kinder Class - Same as tap. Tap/ballet shoes are sold at the school. Hair must be secured away from the face.

Belongings

Students must have a dance bag and please label all shoes needed for class.

Food and Drink

No food or drink allowed inside the dance room. Bottled water only.