POMS is high energy class that focuses on mastering synchronized movement, precision, intricate formation changes, and street jazz. Students will not learn cheers, lifts, or stunts. Please Note: There is an additional $25.00 fee due by October 8th for pompons.
REGISTRATION FEES/PAYMENT SCHEDULE/PAYMENT OPTIONS:
• The registration fee is $20.00 per student or $30.00 per family. Returning students will receive a $5.00 loyalty discount off of the registration fee. ($15.00 per student or $25.00 per family).
• Tuition payments are due on your child’s first scheduled class of each month EVEN IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT IN CLASS. There are several payment options to include: a) paying in person at the studio with one of the receptionists b) paying online via the MMDC website or c) calling in a credit card payment during regular studio operating hours. A $20.00 late payment fee will be assessed to all payments that are not made on time.
• Cash, checks, money orders and credit cards are acceptable forms of payment.
DRESS CODE:
• It is extremely important for every MMDC student to come to class properly attired for dance. Proper dance attire allows our instructors to make sure each student is using proper body alignment and technique. Students tend to work harder and “present” themselves as dancers when they are properly attired. Additionally, while a bun is not required, all students should have their hair pulled away from their face during classes.
• Tiny Tots/Beginner students: Black or royal blue leotard, tan dance tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes (Bloch or Capezio Mary Jane). (Ballet skirts are optional.)
• Intermediate/Advanced students: Black or royal blue leotard, tan dance tights and appropriate dancewear for specific classes (i.e.: jazz pants or biker shorts, ballet skirt, jazz shoes, lyrical shoes/sandals/paws, tap shoes for ages 11 and under – Black Bloch Mary Jane Tap Shoes; ages 12 and up shoes will be specified by the instructor. Dancewear may be purchased in local stores. Please see a staff member for more info.
• Hip Hop students: Flexible clothing and tennis shoes. ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS, SANDALS OR BOOTS!
• Poms’ students: Gym/Biker shorts, tennis shoes, tank top/fitted tee, and pompons.
• OUR DRESS CODE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. NO STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS WEARING JEANS. ANY STUDENT WHO REPORTS TO CLASS IN ANYTHING OTHER THAN DANCE ATTIRE WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIT OUT AND TAKE NOTES RATHER THAN PARTICIPATE.
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RETURNED CHECK POLICY:
There will be a $35.00 fee assessed to all return checks. Additionally, after one returned check, payments will only be accepted in the form of cash, money order or certified checks.
FUNDRAISING POLICY:
MMDC will run several fundraisers in order to help offset recital costs. Each family must participate in at least two of our fundraising efforts by the end of April, or the account will be assessed a $50.00 PER STUDENT recital fee which must be paid with your May tuition.
RECITAL INFORMATION/COSTUME DEPOSITS:
All MMDC students are eligible and encouraged to perform in our end of the year recital. Specific details regarding the venue will be provided at a later date. All costume payments are non-refundable. In addition, should you withdraw your dancer once his/her costume has been ordered, you will be responsible for paying the full amount due for the costumes despite the fact your dancer will not be participating in the recital. An initial deposit of $50 per class is due 10/15/11; a $35 2nd deposit payment due by 12/17/11 and the remaining balance is due in full by 02/18/2012. Parents will be provided with an invoice detailing the costume balance due. The costume companies will not ship any costume that is not paid for in full. If you are having financial difficulties it is important to keep the line of communication open between yourself and MMDC Management.
2011/2012 COSTUME PRICES:
Tiny Tot 1 (Tap and Ballet) - $125
Tiny Tot 2 (Tap and Ballet) - $125
Tiny Tot 3 (Tap and Ballet) - $125
Monday Beg/Int 5-8 (Tap and Ballet) - $125
Saturday Beg/Int 6-10 (Tap and Ballet only) - $125
Saturday Beg/Int 6-10 (Tap, Ballet and Jazz) - $180
Friday Pre-Teens/Teens (Tap, Ballet and Jazz)- $200
Monday Advanced 8-10 (Tap, Ballet and Jazz) - $200
Saturday Advanced 8-12 (Tap, Ballet and Jazz) - $200
Tuesday Intermediate 10-13 (Tap, Ballet/Modern and Jazz) - $200
Gymnastics (all levels) - $50.00
Poms - $80.00
J-Mob - $80.00
K-Mob - $80.00
Adult Jazz - TBD
Mob Squad Hip Hop – TBD
Juniors/Elites – TBD
*If you have a male student enrolled in any class, please check with your child’s instructor to determine if a costume will be ordered for your dancer or if you are required to purchase something on your own*
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COSTUMES:
Costumes are ordered using your child’s measurements in conjunction with the measurement chart provided by each costume company. Please keep in mind that sizing may vary from company to company and depending on what material each costume is made of. Generally, any costume that comes with pants will need some form of alteration as the costume companies do not measure for length – only width and girth. MMDC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND WILL NOT ISSUE ANY REFUNDS FOR COSTUME FITTING ISSUES. All costumes are custom made and therefore non-returnable. If you have concerns about your child’s sizing, please see the instructor or a member of management to review your child’s measurements and the size costume ordered for him/her or to specify what size costume you would like ordered. Parents may incur additional fees and will have to make arrangements to have any alterations performed as necessary.
SCHEDULED CLOSINGS
There may be additional closings added to our calendar so frequently check our website and read your newsletters.
Thanksgiving Break – Wednesday 11/23/2011 – Saturday 11/26/2011 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Required Closing – Messiah Concert – December, 2011 (exact dates pending)
Winter Break – Friday 12/23/11 – Monday 01/02/12 (classes resume Tuesday 01/03/12)
Ash Wednesday – Wednesday 02/22/2012
Spring Break – Tuesday 04/03/12 – Monday 04/09/12 (classes resume Tuesday 04/10/12)
Memorial Day- Monday 05/28/2012
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSINGS:
• In the case of Federal Holidays, please do not assume MMDC is closed every time Prince George’s County schools or the Federal Government is closed. Please refer to the MMDC websites Calendar/Upcoming Events link and/or check your monthly newsletter for verification.
• MMDC will generally follow Prince George’s County Public Schools in case of inclement weather; however, if the weather clears classes may still be held, so please call the studio for a recorded message. There are no make up classes or tuition discounts/reimbursements for classes missed due to inclement weather or national emergencies.
COMPETITIONS and PUBLIC PERFORMANCES:
• Making Moves Dance Collective is an instructional studio and a competitive dance entity. At the discretion of the instructors with approval of the directors, your child’s class may be selected to perform routines at competitions and/or community events.
• *Any student selected to represent MMDC at competition is required to purchase a MMDC warm up jacket which is to be worn to each competition and on stage for awards ceremonies.* Furthermore, some of these events will have additional costs associated with them to include non refundable entrance fees, fees for extra rehearsals and costume fees. Staff of MMDC will make you aware of any competitions or events as far in advance as possible.
• If you do not want your child to be considered for participation in competitions you must make that fact known at the time you register. Non-competitive students will still be required to participate in class instruction and learn choreography. Additionally, parents are responsible for transporting students to and from these performances.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• The directors of MMDC reserve the right to close any class due to insufficient registration or attendance.
• The instructors and directors reserve the right to remove any student from class who is displaying disorderly or disruptive behavior.
• The staff of MMDC is not responsible for lost/stolen items. Please make sure that you have clearly labeled your child’s shoes.
• MMDC staff can only be responsible for your child during the time they are scheduled to receive instruction in our facility. Parents must be on time to pick their children up. There will be a five minute grace period at the conclusion of each class and then a babysitting fee of $1.00 per minute will be assessed.
