NEW 2020 Policies

This is NOT a full and comprehensive list of SESD policies and expectations; these are only policies that are NEW for the 2020 season.

Please carefully review all Policies and Expectations on our “Tuition & Policies” tab, “Class Attire” tab, and Showcase Policies. By signing and submitting student’s registration form, parent/guardian acknowledges and agrees to all policies, expectations, and information posted on se-dance.com.

NEW Registration Policies

  • Registration Process:
    • First, you will fill out our registration form (available on the Fall/Spring and Summer tabs).
    • After submitting the registration form, you will receive an invoice via email to pay your student’s Registration fee.
    • Once the Registration fee/invoice is paid, we will process your registration form and add your dancer to the classes you selected.
    • You will then receive an official confirmation email from Katherine at [email protected] to confirm monthly tuition amounts and other important information. Your quick response will be needed and greatly appreciated!
    • Registration Fees/Payment:
      • $31 Annual Registration Fee is due at fall registration for new students ($47 per family).
      • $26 Annual Returning Student Fee is due at fall registration for returning students ($37 per family).
      • When we process your registration form, an invoice will be sent via Square to the email address indicated on your registration form. Invoice/Registration fee needs to be paid to complete the registration process and reserve your dancer’s spot in class and our program.
      • Please remember that class sizes are limited. In order to officially reserve your student’s spot, we must promptly collect Registration fees and tuition.
      • Registration Fees are non-refundable.

Tuition and Payment Policies

  • Tuition rates can be found on the Summer and Fall/Spring schedule tabs.
  • General Policies:
    • ***We will no longer be accepting cash or check payments. ACH drafts and credit card payments sent via Square invoices are the only accepted forms of payment.***
      • We strongly encourage ACH/auto draft payments. Please keep in mind, credit card payments will include a small service fee.
    • We do not accept payments mailed to the studio.
      • ACH drafts and credit card payments are the only acceptable forms of payment.
    • NEW!…What does my monthly payment include?
      • August-December payments will include monthly tuition as well as costume and showcase fees. Costume and showcase fees will be equally divided and applied to each dancer’s August-December monthly fees.
      • January-May payments only include tuition.
      • ***At the time of registration, you will receive an email from Katherine at [email protected] confirming BOTH amounts. Be sure you receive it and if you don’t, email us ASAP.
    • Tuition, Registration, Showcase, and Costume fees are non-refundable.
  • Credit Card Payments:
    • Invoices are sent at the beginning of the month, due by the 10th of each month.
    • Credit card payments will include a small service fee.
    • Credit card payments are considered “late” after the 10th, at which point a $15 late fee will be applied to your invoice.
  • ACH Withdrawal Information:
    • We strongly encourage signing up for ACH drafts!
    • ***Please note: Our corporate name is “Creative N’rgy, INC.” (Creative N’rgy DBA SESD). This is what will show up on your bank statement–NOT Southeast School of Dance***
    • ACH withdrawals are scheduled for the 5th of each month. If the 5th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, withdrawals will be taken out the following Monday.
    • Click here to fill out the ACH form online!
    • In addition to the above form, we need a voided check to verify information–you can send a picture to [email protected], or bring to the studio and place in the tuition box.

Other Fees

  • Showcase Fees and Costume fees totaled at the time of registration and divided equally each month August-December.
  • Private Lessons:
    • Payments for one-time sessions will be invoiced via Square.
    • On-going private sessions will be added to monthly tuition payments.
    • Technique: $40/hour, $35/45 minutes, $25/30 minutes
    • Choreography:
      • Solos
        • Choreography Fee (Includes music edit and first hour-long session): $70
        • 45 min-1 hour Rehearsal: $30/session
        • 30 min Rehearsal: $20/session
      • Duos/Trios/Small Groups
        • Choreography Fee (Includes music edit and first hour-long session): $45 per dancer
        • 45 min-1 hour Rehearsal: $15 per dancer
        • 30 min Rehearsal: $10 per dancer

Covid-19 Policies

  • General:
    • Sanitization: We will be disinfecting all equipment, doorknobs, and anything that is frequently touched between each class and at the end of each night with a commercial grade disinfectant; as well as deep-cleaning at the end of the week.
    • Hand Washing: Dancers should wash their hands before and after class, and any time after blowing their nose or touching their mouth/nose/etc. Hand sanitizer dispensers will be placed outside each studio, and new hand soap and paper towel dispensers are being installed in the bathrooms.
    • Entrance/Exit: In an effort to limit traffic in the lobby, the door to Suite E (Studio A side) will be the “entrance” door, and the door to Suite F (Studio B side) will be the “exit” door.
    • If you feel sick, DO NOT COME TO CLASS–especially if you have a fever.
    • In the event of “Quarantine”…
      • If we must halt in-studio classes (either partially or all classes) for 2 weeks (typical quarantine period), we will transition all affected classes to Zoom, or provide pre-recorded videos for the affected class(es).
      • If a student misses class due to his/her household is self-quarantining, we will either stream his/her class(es) or provide pre-recorded videos for the two-week quarantine period. These situations  will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
      • In accordance with our “Illness Policy,” tuition will not be reduced for a two-week “quarantine” period. That said, this is a new situation for all of us, and in the event a student must miss class for an extended period of time due to Covid–we will evaluate those events on a case-by-case basis.
  • Limiting Number of guests in lobby:
    • We can allow 1 parent/guardian to wait in the lobby, and prefer no siblings if possible. No additional “friends”/non SESD students should attend at this time. I know this isn’t convenient or ideal for all families, but I truly appreciate your flexibility and understanding!
    • We strongly prefer parents/guardians drop your dancer off at the door and wait in your car during class.
    • Exception: Creative Movement & First Steps parents should stay close by during class (even standing outside the studio, right in front of the front doors/windows is fine) in case your dancer needs to use the restroom. We also may need you to enter the classroom and help your dancer stay on her “spot” during class.
    • Parents, especially parents of younger dancers, should come to the front door when your dancer’s class ends–dancers should not cross the parking lot alone. People drive way too fast and don’t look where they’re going, I see it happen every day
  • Limiting personal contact:
    • We will not use props (dots, scarves, etc) except essential acro equipment like mats, which will be sanitized after each class.
    • Stickers: We will not be passing out stickers to any classes to limit personal contact.
    • Ballet barres will be used sparingly and sanitized after each use.
    • Hands on corrections will be limited and avoided as much as possible.
    • As much as we love our students, instructors will not be hugging, high-fiving, or otherwise touching students. Air hugs, air high fives, and jazz hands will be plentiful! We will advise students to do the same with each other. (Please “warn” your dancers of the no-hug policy, we don’t want to be harsh, just trying to keep everyone healthy and comfortable!)
    • Please discuss the importance of personal space with your dancer, and not to touch items that are not theirs. We will place spaced-out marking tape on the floor in studio rooms that dancers can put their bags/belongings on.
    • Students will use hand sanitizer or hand soap before and after each class
  • Food/Drinks:
    • Students should only bring one dance bag to class, and only the things they absolutely need.
    • Please label water bottles and other belongings, any un-labelled items left at the end of the night will be thrown away (except dance shoes, we will save those!).
    • If students must eat at the studio, please be sure to clean up after yourself and wash or sanitize your hands immediately.
    • Students are not permitted to use the microwave or mini fridge for the time being.
    • Do not share food or drinks.
    • Be tidy when eating and dispose of trash in the trash can, not the floor or cubbies.