ATTENDANCE – Progress and advancement is attained only by consistently attending class.  Every effort must be made to keep absences to a minimum to none.  Be on Time, you are expected to arrive At least 5 minutes early.
Groove On…Dance Theatre’s NEW dancewear store & café is now open for business!
DANCEWEAR can be conveniently purchased in our NEW dancewear store, Groove On…!
Ballet/Pointe - Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes. COMPANY members, Intermediate/Advanced Students – Revolution Pink Split Sole Ballet shoes, pink pointe shoes fitted by the Sock Basket.
Jazz/Lyrical/Tap - Solid color leotard or unitard, lycra or cotton jazz pants or boy shorts, tan, pink or black tights and Revolution tan slip on jazz shoes, Revolution tan tap shoes, dance paws or foot undies for Lyrical.
Tumbling - (Girls) any color leotard and athletic shorts. (Boys) t-shirt & shorts.  No shoes needed for this class. 
Creative Movement – Pink or black leotard, pink tights, Revolution pink ballet shoes, NO ballet skirts!
Preschool Ballet/Tap - Black leotard, pink or tan tights, Revolution pink ballet shoes, Revolution tan tap shoes. NO ballet skirts. 
Boys - White tank or t-shirt, black jazz pants or sweatpants. Shoes: black jazz, tap and ballet shoes. For ballet class boys will need black tights and dance belt with white tank or t-shirt. 
Hip Hop – Comfortable clothes, black dance sneakers.  Please no jeans!
Pom –Comfortable clothes/pom uniform, Revolution tan jazz shoes.
Clogging – Comfortable clothes, black clogging shoes with Steven Stomper taps.  Please no jeans!
Adult Dance Classes – Comfortable clothes with dance sneakers, tan jazz shoes, tan tap shoes, black clogging shoes..
ALL Company Dancers –    **See Ms. Christie BEFORE buying any new shoes!!!

ALL STUDENTS: Please wear cover ups to and from Dance Theatre.

DRESS CODE – Students are expected to wear the appropriate dancewear as listed and have hair neatly secured away from face & neck for all classes.  No jeans, Umbros, Shorts, T-shirts, etc. can be worn for dancewear. 

HAIR- Hair Must be tightly pulled away from face & neck, in ALL classes.
Ballet Students- hair must be pulled into a secure Bun.

FOOD & DRINKS - ABSOLUTELY NO food, drinks or candy are allowed outside of the break room.  This applies not only to our students but also parents and siblings, unless given permission by the director or DToM staff.  Please help keep our studio clean. 

HOLIDAYS – Dance Theatre will follow the Greenville County School Schedule for most holiday closings.  This does Not include Teacher Workdays and some Monday holidays.  Dance Theatre will follow Greenville County School Schedule for cancellations due to inclement weather.  Missed classes due to inclement weather will not be rescheduled.  If you are unsure, please call the studio or check our website www.DanceTheatreOnMain.com

TUITION – Tuition is not based on a cost per month basis.  All tuition is due on or before the 10th of each month, regardless of what day this may fall.   A $10 late fee will be applied to all accounts Not paid by the 10th. Tuition remains the same whether it is a 3 week or 5 week month, regardless of student absences. Tuition is based on the amount of weeks in a season running September – May (32 classes). (ex 1-one hour class $405 for the entire season).  Tuition for a student who attend more than one class or have a sibling attending class, is determined by how many classes and how many children are taking.  All Tuition is based on how many weeks are in a season, then totaled & divided into monthly or semester installments.   Payment & Discounts vary depending on which installment plan you choose.  *Family discounts apply to those with more than one child enrolled.  Options: 1. Season Paid In-Full   2. Semester Installments (DUE in September, December & March)   3. Monthly Installments (9 monthly payments) *It is preferred that monthly payments be paid by Electronic Draft!  Tuition past due over 20 days will suspend student from class until the balance is paid. If you or your child decides to stop attending Dance Theatre on Main, tuition will continue to accrue unless we are notified with a written notice of withdrawal. No tuition or costume payment will be refunded if you withdraw before the Dance Season is completed.   A $30 returned check fee is charged for all returned checks.  For your convenience, preaddressed envelopes are provided with payment booklets. Please note that statements are mailed for overdue accounts ONLY!

NEWSLETTERS –Please make sure that you receive and thoroughly read ALL newsletters, handouts and posted information.  It is imperative that you read all information given out; this will keep you informed and up to date on all events, performances, fundraisers, etc. at Dance Theatre.

WEBSITE – www.DanceTheatreOnMain.com - As with our newsletter, our site will keep you posted on all current Dance Theatre happenings.  Any information you receive at our studio will also be available online. 

COSTUMES & Tights– All costumes will be ordered in December. A costume deposit of $25 will be due by October 30th and the balance, expected to be between $25-$75, is due by November 30th. If your child enrolls in more than 1 class expect to pay a deposit of $25 for each class and expect the balance to be $25-$75 for each costume.  You may choose to have your costume fee included in your monthly or semester tuition installments. Costume payments are non-refundable since made to order costumes cannot be returned.  No costume will be ordered without full payment.  Tights will be ordered in January.    *Please note that some students may need minor alterations on recital costumes.  DToM uses Alterations & More on Trade Street in Fountain Inn.

OBSERVATION – It is our belief that students work more productively when not observed.  Teachers need the student’s full attention without interruption or distraction to teach effectively.  For this reason, parents, friends, and family members are asked to observe class on the designated “Parents Weeks”. 
Parents are invited to attend Parent’s Week December 10-14 and March 17-21. Check Newsletters for dates and times.
Dance Theatre on Main is equipped with Closed Circuit Television.

LATE PICK UP – If your child is not picked up with in 15 minutes after the end of class a fee of $10 will be charged for every 15 minutes thereafter. 

MANDATORY Dress Rehearsals - Friday, May 16th 4:00-9:00pm at the Fountain Inn Civic Center *students will receive assigned rehearsal times during the designated rehearsal time frame. 

RECITAL #1 – May 17th 2:00pm ages 5 & under and Company E

RECITAL #2 – May 17th 5:00pm ages 6 & up
 

RECITAL #3 May 17th 8:00pm ALL Company, Clogging Team & Solos, Duets, Trios, Small groups

A detailed recital information packet will be given out in April.  All balances must be paid to participate in the Spring Recitals.

RECITAL TICKETS – Each family will receive 2 free tickets for mom & dad, any additional tickets will be available for purchase starting 1 month before Recital. Please purchase your tickets early, we always sell out! Civic Center ticket prices - Dance Theatre students $4, Children 10 & under $8, Adults $12
 
TROPHIES - All students receive a participation trophy for each year completed at Dance Theatre, a special award will be given for 3, 5, 7 & 10 years attendance.  There is a trophy fee of $8.00 due with your costume balance in November. Students will receive trophies during the last week of classes.

The 2007- 08  fall season ends May17th, 2008

REGISTRATION – All NEW students are asked to attend Registration Day for placement and scheduling.  Returning students may register by phone or email, sending the completed form with fee in order to reserve your space.  Registration fee - $20 per student   $35 per family with more than one child enrolled.
Registration fees are to reserve your child’s space in classes and cover costs of administrative fees to record information.

MAIL TO – Dance Theatre on Main • 100 Gulliver Street • Fountain Inn, SC 29644
  
www.DanceTheatreOnMain.com

2007 – 2008 Scheduled Closings
September 3rd    Studio Closed
November 21st-23rd     Studio Closed
December 20th – January 2nd   Studio Closed
March 24th– 28th     Studio Closed

- Dance season at a Glance -
August 
Fall Registration August 11
September
Classes begin September 4
October
Parade Information handed out
Parade Sweatshirt orders due
Bring a Friend Week October 22-26
November
Measure for Recital costumes
Costume Deposit & Trophy fee Due
December
Costume Balance Due
Christmas Parade
Parent’s Week December 10-14
January
Pajama Mamma/Daughter Dance
Tickets $5
February
Daddy/Daughter Dance Off
Tickets $5
March
Recital Information Packets handed out
Parent’s Week March 17-21
April
Recital tickets go on sale
Recital Video order forms available
Recital pictures taken “in costume” during regular class times
Recital t-shirt orders due
Recital Ad money due
May
Dress Rehearsals May 16 from 4-9pm  Ftn Inn Civic Center
ALL Performances May 17th Ftn Inn Civic Center
Summer and Early Fall registration

dancetheatre@bellsouth.net