STUDIO POLICIES
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Words to consider:
Dance Avondale is a positive and safe learning environment. The faculty is committed to utilizing positive discipline tactics in the classroom. All families and students are required to behave with kindness and respect toward the instructors and other students in the classroom. Discriminatory language and disruptive and unsafe behavior of any kind by students or their families are strictly prohibited and will result in dismissal from the school.
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Tuition:
Our tuition prices have increased from $11.00 per instructional hour to $13.00 per instructional hour and $15.00 for classes that require specific certifications like our aerial and somatics classes. This increase reflects the costs of our new facility, professional teaching artists, and new classes. Dance Avondale charges per month. Tuition is deducted on the 1st of each month. Dance Avondale observes Federal Holidays and some CPS breaks. Tuition reflects closed dates and also observes 5-week months. While tuition is mostly consistent, they are occasionally prorated. Payment plans are always available for every dance family. Please reach out to Ms. Alia (danceavondalechicago@gmail.com) if your family would benefit from a payment plan.
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Dress code:
Ballet and Twinkle Toes
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Students are required to wear black or pink leotards with either black, nude, or pink tights. Small tutus or wrap skirts are permitted. Students can also wear black leggings or biker shorts with a black or white fitted t-shirt or tank top. Ballet shoes are always required and Dance Avondale prefers no-tie, split-sole ballet slippers. For students in Twinkle Toes, ballet shoes, and tap shoes are required for class. No socks.
Acro, Aerial Silks, Jazz, and Hip-Hop
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Students are required to wear black leggings or black dance pants and a black or white fitted top like a leotard, tank top, or workout shirt. Fitted clothing is required. Jazz shoes are required for jazz, and dance sneakers are preferred for hip-hop. No socks or shoes for Acro and Aerial classes. No socks are permitted in the studio.
Creative Movement
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All students are asked to wear fitted clothing that can include leotards but they are not required. Costumes and pajamas are prohibited. Bare feet or ballet slippers are required. No socks.