REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
By Phone: Simply call the office at 703-393-1964 to register over the phone. Class space is limited; therefore, a student will not be enrolled in a class until payment for the first month’s tuition, along with the registration fee, is paid.

By Mail: Simply mail the registration form and automated credit card/debit card payment form to the mailing address on the registration form. Class space is limited; therefore, a student will not be enrolled in a class until both forms are received by the office.

Online: Please visit our website at www.VaDanceCenter.com to register through the Internet.

In-Person: Simply stop in to VDC and our office staff will help you get registered. Our office hours vary, so please contact the office to determine when we will be open for walk-in registrations. Please remember that many classes fill early, so it is recommended that registration be completed online, over the phone or through the mail.

Annual Registration Fee: (does not apply to summer sessions)
New Students: A $30.00 registration fee is due upon registration for new students and families.
Returning Students: A $20.00 registration fee is due upon registration for returning students and families. Registration Fee not required for Summer Classes.

Monthly Payments: (Fall Sessions Only) All monthly tuition payments must be made by a pre-authorized Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit or debit card. You will need to complete an “Automated Credit Card/Debit Card Payment” form at the time of registration. This form will authorize VDC to automatically charge your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card on the 1st of the month from September through June. This automated payment system will save you from having to worry about keeping track of payment due dates and the possibility of late fees.

FEES

Late Fees: A late fee of $20.00 will be added to any tuition account which is paid after the due date. The only way you will be charged a late fee is if the charge is denied by your bank or credit card company and you do not get payment to us within 10 days of notice from us. If tuition falls past due by more than 30 days, your child will be asked to observe class until payment is made.

Returned Check Fee: A $25.00 fee will be charged to your account for any check which is returned by your bank for insufficient funds.

REFUNDS & WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Refund Policy: Tuition and fees are non-refundable. Refunds will not be given for days missed due to absences, holidays or weather-related closings. Credit may be given in the event of a medical emergency and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Withdrawal Policy: We require one month’s written notice from the 1st of the month to withdraw from a class or classes. If you withdraw in the middle of the month without giving notice by the 1st of the month, you will be required to pay the following month’s tuition. There is a two-month enrollment minimum for all classes and withdrawals are not accepted after March 31st for the current dance season.

STUDIO POLICIES

Attendance & Make-Up Classes: Students should contact the office if they are not going to be present in class. Classes missed by students without prior notification to the office may not be made up. If a class is missed and the student wishes to attend a make-up class, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the office to determine the day and time of a similar class.

Punctuality: Students must be regular and punctual in their class attendance. Students who arrive after the completion of warm-ups may be asked to observe that class at the discretion of the teacher. Students should be picked up within 5 minutes of the end of their class.

Canceled Classes: Classes may be canceled during the winter months due to the weather. However, we DO NOT follow the school closings of either Prince William County or Manassas City. An independent decision will be made prior to the start of classes and a cancellation notice will be placed on our voice mail message once the decision to close has been made. Please call the office prior to leaving your home to determine whether your class has been canceled. Classes which are canceled due to the weather may be made up as described above.

Holidays: Holidays are listed in the calendar of this web site. Classes scheduled for days on which holidays fall are accounted for in the payment schedule and therefore may not be made up.

Student Performance: Virginia Dance Center’s annual student performance, Dancin’ 2012, will take place in June, 2012. All students are invited and encouraged to participate. Participation, however, is not mandatory. A newsletter detailing the dates, times, and costume fees will be distributed at a later date.

Class Attire: Mandatory Dress Code

The following is our mandatory dress code for our fall classes.
We do not require a particular color leotard for Ballet classes during the summer session.

Creative Movement & Intro. to Ballet: Leotard: Solid color Tights: Light pink Shoes: Pink leather ballet Hair: Ponytail or bun Pre-Ballet/Tap: Leotard: Light pink Tights: Light pink Shoes: Pink leather ballet and black tap Hair: Ponytail or bun Pre-Ballet/Jazz: Leotard: Light blue Tights: Light pink Shoes: Pink leather, split sole ballet and black split sole jazz (pull-on style recommended) for Pre-Jazz Hair: Bun Ballet 1 Leotard: Lavender Tights: Light pink Shoes: Pink leather split sole ballet Hair: Bun Ballet 2: Leotard: Burgundy Tights: Light pink Shoes: Pink leather split sole ballet Hair: Bun Ballet 3: Leotard: Navy blue Tights: Light pink Shoes: Pink leather split sole ballet Hair: Bun Ballet 4: Leotard: Eggplant (dark purple) Tights: Light pink Shoes: Pink canvas split sole ballet Hair: Bun   Ballet 5: Leotard: Black Tights: Light pink Shoes: Pink canvas split sole ballet Hair: Bun

Lyrical: Leotard: Solid color Tights: Stirrup/ footless (any color) Shoes: Tan half soles or other foot thongs Hair: Bun Jazz and Theater Dance: Leotard: Solid color Tights: Any color Shoes: Black split sole jazz Hip Hop: Leotard: Solid color Tights or Jazz Pants (any color) Shoes: Black dance sneakers Tap: Leotard: Solid color Tights: Any color Shoes: Pre-Tap - Black “Tyette” or Buckle style All other tap classes - “Oxford” or Jazz Tap style Adult Classes: The dress code for our adult classes is relaxed. Please wear what you are comfortable in but be sure that the instructor will be able to see your form/alignment. Shoes are the same as described above. Male Students: All classes: White t-shirt and black shorts or leggings. Shoes are the same as above, except black ballet shoes replace pink and all tap shoes are “Oxford” style. Students should not wear underwear beneath their tights. Jewelry: Students may not wear bracelets, watches, dangling earrings or necklaces into classes. *Students appearing for class with other than the specified attire may be asked to observe that class at the discretion of the teacher.

VDC Website and Facebook

VDC’s website is full of information about our class schedule, tuition rates, policies and teacher’s biographies. It is also the place to go to check for news and events, newsletters, photos and VDC’s class and closings schedules. Check it out at www.VaDanceCenter.com!

We are also pleased to announce that we now have a Facebook page. Simply log into your Facebook account and search for Virginia Dance Center to become a VDC “fan”!