Our Policies

Dance Legacy Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Closed Sunday

In order to provide you with good customer service, please complete any business transactions during the hours listed above. We do have daytime hours; however, office assistance may not always be available during those times. To address any concerns, you may leave a voice message at 317-297-9727 or send a confidential e-mail to dancelegacy@hotmail.com. Due to time constraints, it is not possible for Instructors to engage in conversation between classes. Please be understanding so that all students receive their scheduled class time. The following information contains the studio policies. Please review the information and contact us for any additional information.

General Payment Information:

Acceptable forms of payment are check, cash or credit card. If paying by check, you may place your check in the payment box located at the counter. You should indicate in the memo section who the payment is for and the month for which payment is being made. A $35.00 fee will be imposed for any check returned for non-sufficient funds. Payments made by cash or credit card should be paid at the counter. Receipts will be provided for your records.

Fees and Payment Policy:

All Fees are due on or before the 1 st day of each month. A late fee of $15.00 will be assessed for fees received afterthe 10th of the month. The monthly class fees were established with consideration and allowances for closings and holidays; therefore, there will be no adjustment to fees regardless of an enrollee's attendance or absence from classes. All Fees are Non-Refundable.

Past Due Collection Policy:

Should your account become past due, you will be responsible to pay all collection costs. This includes collection agency fees, attorney fees, and all court costs. The collection fee is arrived at by taking your past due balance and dividing it by .65%. This new amount will be placed with our collection agency and become your responsibility to pay.

Registration Fee:

A registration fee of $40.00 per student must be paid at the time of class registration. The registration fee for additional student in the same household is $30.00 and must be paid at the time of registration.

Fee Schedule:

A class is defined as one ½ hour or (1) one hour lesson per week. Class fees are calculated per ½ hour and are payable monthly. Upon reaching $60 per month tuition, fees are discounted to $20.00 per month for each additional ½ hour class.

Please review the following schedule:

(1) ½ hour: $ 40.00 per month
(2) ½ hours: $ 60.00 per month
(3) ½ hours: $ 80.00 per month
(4) ½ hours: $100.00 per month

Specialty Classes:

Solo ½ hour: $ 90.00 per month
Duet ½ hour: $ 75.00 per month
Trio ½ hour: $ 70.00 per month
Quad ½ hour: $ 65.00 per month

Studio Dancewear Shop:

Dance, Cheerleading and Tumbling are much like sports, in that specific clothing and footwear is required. Please make sure your child wears cover-ups over their dance clothing when entering and exiting the studio. The life of dance shoes will be increased considerably if only worn indoors. Clearly label all belongings with your child's name. It's a good idea for every student to have a dance bag to keep personal items in. Additional items for your dance bag should include hair bands, bobby pins, anti-perspirant, band-aids, aspirin and a change of clothes.

Dress Code/Class Appearance:

Please review the following guidelines for required dance attire for class. All shoes, leotards and tights are available in the Legacy Dance Wear Shop.

Hair: All hair should be off the face. Long hair should be restrained and secured with elastic or hair bands
Ballet: Solid color leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoe. Hair in a bun.
Jazz: Leotard, black, tan or white tights . Tan Super Jazz Shoe.
Tap: Leotard, black, tan or white tights. Tan Mary Jane or Jazz Tap shoes in tan.
Hip Hop: Leotard under shorts or jazz pants. Tights/socks and Dance Sneaker (Hip Hop Shoes).
Tumbling: Leotard under shorts. Tights any color – footless. Barefoot or tumbling shoes for class. Tumbling Shoes required for the Recital Performance.
Cheerleading : Leotard under shorts; t-shirt. Socks and Cheer Shoes
Boys: All Classes . Boys wear fitted t-shirt tucked into shorts or pants. Dark socks and appropriate dance shoes.

A teacher/coach may ask a student to sit out if improperly dressed.

General Class Information:

Our program consists of Pre-Dance, Recreational Dance and Competition Dance/Cheer/Tumbling. Each student will receive a minimum of 36 classes for the current Dance season. The Dance season begins the middle of August and runs through the Recital Performance in May or June. Classes are offered for all ages and levels from Pre-Dance through Advanced. Students may register for Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Cheerleading and Tumbling. Students may take a class that meets once a week and perform in the recital. Technique classes for more advanced training are available to all students and are not recital performance classes. Please see the schedule for more information Students may audition for placement within the performing company each year and compete or may elect to take technique classes without becoming a member of the Company.

Specialty Classes:

Solo's, Duets, Trio's etc. are available upon request, at the discretion of the Instructor/Director. Contact the office for availability.

Class Observation:

It is important that the Instructor receive the dancer's full attention during class. Viewing is a distraction for the dancer and costs valuable class time. Viewing will take place the last week of each month beginning in September. Dance Legacy reserves the right to adjust the viewing times according to the class needs. Please see the Studio Calendar for viewing dates.

Make-Up Classes:

Please call the office if illness will prevent your child from attending class. A make-up class can be arranged for your child and must be completed within (1) month of the absence.

Class Changes/Withdrawals/Waiting List:

All class changes must be arranged through the office. If you are on a waiting list, please be patient. You will be contacted when a space becomesavailable. If you withdraw from classes you are responsible for payment until you have informed the office of your withdrawl.

Annual Dance Recital:

All Dancers/Cheerleaders/Tumblers are expected to participate in the recital. Each class will learn a routine to perform. The performance is a great way for the dancers to show their parents and friends what they have accomplished during the season.The recital is scheduled for end of May or the beginning of June and is held at Ben Davis High School. Special Rehearsals may be scheduled before the recital. A $75.00 recital fee is due in November for each dancer participating in the recital. Add $25.00 for any additional dancer in the same household. This allows you to invite as many family members and friends as you like. A professional video will be available for purchase to capture the memories of the recital. No personal video taping will be allowed in the auditorium during the recital.

Recital Costumes:

Costumes are ordered in November and distributed during recital classes by April. Estimated costume fee is $150.00. This amount will include a Costume, dance shoes, and tights for one class. All recital and costume fees will be posted on the Information Board. Please be prepared to pay all recital and costume fees by the last class in November. Costumes will be ordered in standard sizes. Some alterations may be necessary and will be the responsibility of the participant. All Costume Fees are non refundable. *See Booster Club Information for further assistance.

Competitive Programs/The Dance Company:

We offer a full competitive program for Dance. Options include; The Dolls, The Dance Team and The Dance Company. This program is designed for those individuals who value the dance/stage experience and wish to prepare technically/physically/mentally to perform. The Dance Company is an excellent choice for those wishing to participate in the competitive company experience while representing Dance Legacy.

Auditions:

Company auditions will be held once each year. Students may audition for the Company according to age and level.

Below is an age guideline for Company auditions:

Dolls Dance Company – ages 3 – 6
Junior Dance Company – ages 7 – 9
Senior Dance Company – ages 10 – 12
Elite Dance Company ages 13 and up

Watch the information board for audition dates and time.

Dance Company members are required to participate in scheduled competitions and conventions. As a studio, we may participate in (3) local competitions,(1) convention, and (1) national competition. The dates will be posted prior to the competition season and are chosen by the studio Director. Please see the Information Board for updates and for the latest Company information.

Competition Fees:

Each competition and convention will charge a fee to participate in the event. The fees will vary from competition to competition. Convention fees are based on the number of days we attend the convention. The fees will be posted on the Information Board well in advance of the due date. Any group winnings will be given to the Booster Club to be divided among the dancers to use for future events. Any studio winnings will be given to Dance Legacy Inc. A minimal Coaches fee will be added to competition fees which allows the instructor to be at the event with the group.

Company Requirements:

Members of the Dance/Dolls Company will audition once each year and are placed within a group based on skill level, age appropriateness, and potential. Technique classes are mandatory and must be attended on a regular basis. Company requirements include the following one to one and hour technique classes and rehearsal classes:

Dance Company: Rehearsal Classes
Technique Classes, Tap-Jazz-Ballet and Tumbling

Stop by the counter to receive prices for Company discounts and unlimited class packages

Safety Guidelines for Supervising Your Children:

Please do not allow your Child to enter Dance/Cheer/Tumbling rooms without Instructor supervision.
Have your child line up outside the door in preparation for entrance into the classroom.
Please have your dancer place their dance bag in the cubbies under the benches, keeping the hall walk way clear.
We are responsible for your child while in the classroom. Once class ends the parent/guardian is responsible.
Please do not leave children unsupervised or not allow them to run in the hall or to stand on the benches.
The restrooms are not a play area. Please enter and exit promptly.
Please do not leave your child unattended. It's safer to come inside and pick up your child, rather than to allow the child to cross the parking lot alone.
The waiting area is designed to accommodate class changes every ½ hour. Picking up your child and parking will become easier when parents begin dropping off students instead of coming in.

Dance Legacy reserves the right to refuse service to anyone if it becomes necessary as determined by the Director/Artistic Director

The Information Board:

It is located in the main hall of the studio. Please take a moment to review the board each time you're in the studio. This will help keep you advised of the current events. Changes to policies that are effective immediately will be posted on the information board.

Closings and Cancellations:

In the event the Brownsburg or Indianapolis School systems close due to inclement weather conditions, Dance Legacy will also close for the safety of our students and parents. The studio will be closed on National Holidays and for Holiday breaks throughout the year. Please see the Studio Calendar for scheduled closings. Dance Legacy reserves the right to cancel or combine classes as necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.

No fee adjustments will be made due to cancellations. Please see Payment Information.