How We Work - Studio Policies
Clear Information Makes Getting Started Easier
We want dancers and families to feel comfortable and informed before they walk into class. Use this page to find the studio information, policies, and answers that help everyone know what to expect.
If something still isn't clear, reach out. We'd rather answer a question than have you feel unsure about what comes next.
Dress Code
We want your dancer to feel comfortable in class. We know each kid is different, so we have adapted a general dress code to ensure that every child is comfortable.
Your dancer may wear any activewear that is easy to move in and comfortable. Leotard and tights are not required for any class but welcomed. We suggest staying away from very baggy leg pants. We recommend to layer as the studio gets warm even in the cold months.
Each style has a shoe requirement. Here is a list of style classes you may attend through Vibe and what shoe we recommend.
Lastly, please have your dancer’s hair pulled out of their face for class. This can be in any style. If they arrive without their hair up, they will be asked to do so before they can participate.
Shoe Requirements
Jazz
Jazz shoes (Ballet shoes, Foot paws or barefoot also okay) – No color requirement unless otherwise specified
Tap
Tap Shoes. No color requirement unless otherwise specified
Hip Hop
Clean Tennis Shoes (Barefoot OK)
Contemporary/Lyrical
Barefoot or Foot paws (Can wear jazz or ballet shoes)
Tiny Movers
Ballet shoes or Barefoot
Ballet
Ballet Shoes (Flat and preferred to be in skin tone, not ballet pink)
Commercial
Jazz shoes or clean Tennis shoes (barefoot OK)
Musical Theatre
Jazz Shoes, Ballet Shoes, Foot Paws or Barefoot
Conditioning
Barefoot, Jazz shoes or ballet shoes
Acro
Barefoot
Flexibility
Barefoot
Payments
We have two major software programs we use. Ellever which is our registration portal and where tuition is billed and can be paid there. Novo which is our banking and invoicing application which is used for billing payment plans, and competition team typically.
The Ellever software has a “Billing” tab where you will find your monthly tuition. This is automatically processed and then verified by Bailey before posting to your account. The tuition amount includes a processing fee for credit cards and a software fee for Ellever. Tuition for each month is due by the 28th of the current month. For example, August tuition is due on August 28th. Ellever also has an autopayment feature you can utilize.
The Novo invoicing is an emailed invoice that can be paid through the link it provides. All Novo invoices will include a 4-5% “tax” which is to cover the processing fee for the card.
All invoices, regardless of the application they are sent on, can also be paid by cash or check. Checks are made out to “Vibe Dance Complex”. All cash and check payments must be in an envelope labeled with the dancer’s name and what it is to go towards. We have a purple drop box for payments to be put in if Bailey is not present.
Showcase Session
We hold an annual Showcase at the end of May/early June. Each year there is a theme for the show. We announce our theme in January each year along with our Showcase Session schedule.
Our “Showcase Session” starts in February each year and runs up until the Showcase. During this session, the majority of classes are 45 minutes long to ensure we have time to learn a routine while still having time to focus on developing skill and technique. Each class will learn a routine that is performed in the Showcase.
Each class and routine will have a costume for the showcase. We will collect measurements within the first 2 weeks of class to ensure a timely delivery. Costume cost will be released at the time of the schedule. Any alteration needs will be taken care of in-house with our seamstress.
Dancers will be able to take their costume home in the month of May once all payments are received for the entire session.
FAQs
Am I able to watch my child's class?
Yes! We have a viewing window that can be seen from our seating area or the TV in the main lobby will stream the video from the studio’s camera.
What happens if we miss a class?
Since we only offer each class once a week, we do not typically offer a makeup class. However, if you know of your absence and document it in Ellever or something comes up like an illness or emergency, and you reach out to Bailey then your tuition will be prorated or you may drop-in to another class for no cost.
How much does class cost?
We have adopted a flat rate for our classes of $10 per 30 minutes of instruction. This goes for tuition, drop-ins, and competition classes. This rate does not apply to private lessons.