REGISTRATION FEE/PROCEDURE: Registration fee is $35 per student. Family Registration fee is $50. This fee holds the student’s position in class only until the first month’s tuition is due. All registration fees are non-refundable for any reason. Existing Customers (returning SDC students) log into the Parent Portal to enroll in classes. New students register with our New Student online registration form.
PARENT PORTAL: For your convenience, SDC offers an online parent portal for existing customers. The link is in the top menu of the home page of our website. This is a private and secure account. From the parent portal, you can register for summer camps, enroll in classes for the new dance year, make online tuition and costume payments, register for special studio events, see and print your child’s schedule and much more. SDC Parents are expected to log in regularly (with the email address we have on file) to see important studio announcements. All emails sent by the studio are logged and kept in the parent portal for easy reference. Instructions on how to log in are available upon registration.
SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: SDC has Facebook and Instagram pages. Parents are encouraged to follow these pages to stay up to date with important studio business, events and announcements. Reminders of deadlines and class cancellations are always posted on our social media pages.
SCHEDULES: Our studio master schedule will be adjusted after the registration process. Days/times listed are subject to change. Student’s individual final schedules will be available before classes begin via the Parent Portal. Parents will be notified via email when the master schedule has been finalized. Instructions for logging into your secure account in the Parent Portal will be available upon registration. Please be sure a working email address that you check daily is on file with your registration form.
STUDIO SHIRTS: All students will be required to purchase a STUDIO SHIRT to be worn as a costume for the annual Christmas show, NC Yam Festival Parade, Tabor City Christmas Parade and the annual spring recital finale. These shirts must be ordered by the student’s parents from our studio online store. Instructions for ordering will be distributed after classes begin. Late orders are not guaranteed to arrive in time for performances.
NC YAM FESTIVAL & TABOR CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOATS: SDC annually sponsors a float in our hometown NC Yam Festival Parade and Tabor City Christmas Parade. All SDC students are invited to ride our float. Students under age 5 must ride with an adult. Everyone riding (adults and students) must have a CURRENT (this year’s) SDC shirt. Orders must be placed by the student’s parent from our online store no later than September 14. Instructions for ordering will be emailed and posted in the parent portal. Late orders are not guaranteed to arrive in time for the festival.
CLASS PLACEMENT: Ages listed on classes are general guidelines. Students will be placed in classes according to age AND/OR ability and experience. Students may be moved from one class to another according to progress and effort. Likewise, the director reserves the right to place a student in a lower level class if the student cannot perform sufficient technical skills for the higher level. The instructor is trained to access this ability and/or progression.
STUDIO CLOSINGS: We are closed for the following holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. A schedule of closings will be posted on our Parent Portal and Social Media pages.
We DO NOT FOLLOW SCHOOL SCHEDULES. In the case of inclement weather, check our Instagram or Facebook page for updates. Cancellation of classes due to weather or staff illness may or may not be rescheduled depending on the number of weeks in the month and director discretion.
TUITION: Tuition is due monthly from SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY. Classes are not held after the recital, which is usually scheduled mid month. There are no refunds for missed lessons, and tuition remains the same no matter how many weeks of instruction are in the month.
30 minute classes: $30 per month
45 minute classes: $45 per month
Tuition is due by the 10th of each month September-May. There is a $10.00 late fee for tuition paid after the 10th of the month. Late fees will accumulate, and roll over monthly. All accounts must be paid in full in order for the student to participate in extra dance expenses (ie. dance pictures, costume orders) and any performances.
Students will not be allowed to remain in class if tuition is not paid after one month or special arrangements have not been made. All returned checks will be charged a $25 handling fee.
STUDIO MONTHLY PAYMENT PROCEDURE: All parents are expected to utilize our PARENT PORTAL to make easy and convenient online payments. This is the best way to keep up with your account. You can see all transactions, fees posted and payments made from the portal.
Because our studio lobby is closed, tuition should be payed online via our parent portal by credit card each month.
STUDIO DRESS CODE: At this time, face coverings (masks or shields) are optional for students and staff. This policy may be amended during the year according to CDC guidelines. STUDENTS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED DANCE SHOES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM AT ANY EVENT OR PARTICIPATE IN DANCE PICTURES. STUDENTS WITHOUT PROPER DANCE ATTIRE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS. STREET CLOTHES RESTRICT MOVEMENT AND DO NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE WHEN LEAPING, TURNING AND/OR TUMBLING. (skirts, loose tops, etc.)
SHOES: All shoes must fit the student’s foot. Shoes should not be purchased with “growing room.” Shoes that slip on a students heel or do not fit properly are dangerous and will not be allowed. We recommend that parents also send street shoes that are easy for dancers to put on/take off for entering and leaving class (ex. flip flops, crocs, clogs, etc).
DANCE ATTIRE:
◾Leotards or form fitting tank tops are recommended, dance pants or dance shorts are required in all classes.
◾Please no street clothes. Students should not come to dance in their school uniform.
◾Shoes must be the specific brand, style and color listed on our shoe requirements. No off brand shoes allowed. Younger students, especially, are required to wear thin socks or tights to make changing shoes easier.
HAIR:
◾Hair must be pulled neatly away from the face.
◾Long hair should be secured in a pony tail or bun.
COSTUMES: Costumes are ordered by the studio director for each class to wear in the annual spring recital. A non-refundable costume deposit of $45 per class will be due with or before October tuition. The costume balance must be paid in full with November tuition. FAILURE TO PAY THE COSTUME BALANCE IN FULL WILL RESULT IN YOUR CHILD’S COSTUME NOT BEING ORDERED. Late payments are not accepted. Sizes are ordered according to studio measurements and pre-determined company charts. Any alterations necessary are the responsibility of the parent. COSTUME FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES: SDC will present a studio wide mid-year show in December. Current SDC shirts will be worn as uniforms for this performance. Students are also expected to participate in the annual year end spring recital held at Loris High School. A mandatory dress rehearsal will be held before the recital. Select students will perform at area festivals and community functions. ALL PERFORMANCES ARE PENDING GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS.
RECITAL FEES: There is a recital fee for all shows. The recital fee will range from $45-$75 depending on recital venue rental rates. This fee includes 2 complimentary parent tickets to each show your dancer performs in. Also included will be a digital download video of each show your child performs in, and a program book for the spring show. The Christmas Show fee will post on December 1. The Spring recital fee will post on May 1. This recital fee along with your monthly tuition must be paid before picking up your complimentary parent show tickets. Accounts must be paid in full to participate in any recital. The recital handbook will contain all recital details and must be read on the recital portal before picking up show tickets.
STUDIO POLICY AND PROCEDURES:
◾Our lobby is closed and only available to students and staff.
◾Restrooms are not available to the public during class.
◾Students will enter the front studio doors for class. Staff will admit them when it’s time for their class. Late arrivals may ring the bell on the door for assistance.
◾Students are to remain inside the studio facility at all times.
◾Parents are expected to pick students up promptly when their class is over. Students may not be left unattended at the studio during breaks between classes.
◾Students should have used the restroom and be ready to dance upon arriving at the studio.
◾No smoking is allowed on the premises.
◾No gum is allowed in the dance room.
◾All dance shoes, bags, and accessories should be clearly labeled with first and last names after being approved by the instructor.
◾Dance bags should be checked frequently to ensure that no shoes are misplaced and to prevent toys/other distractions from being brought to dance class.
◾Snacks should not be sent to dance class.
PARENT OBSERVATIONS: Parent observations will be held in November and March. Parents are only permitted to observe during these indicated weeks.
SDC ALLSTAR DANCE TEAMS: The SDC Allstar Dance Teams are composed of students who are chosen by auditions held during the summer. Auditions are open to new and returning students. The teams serve as performing representatives of the studio at community events and competitions. More information about the Allstar dance teams is available upon request.
INSURANCE: All students must be covered by their family health insurance. SDC does not carry health insurance for it’s students and will not be held responsible for damages and/or injuries which may be sustained by the student.
STUDIO ANNOUNCEMENTS: Important business and reminders are posted in the Parent Portal, emailed, and posted on our social media pages. Written notices are not sent home. Feel free to discuss any problem you may have, or ask about your child’s progress over the phone or in person AFTER CLASS HOURS. Please understand that your ideas are important, but valuable teaching time must not be sacrificed for these conversations.
STUDIO WAITING AREA: THE STUDIO LOBBY IS CLOSED and only available to students and staff.
PRIVATE LESSONS: Year long private lessons (solo/duet/trios) are available on a limited basis for the purpose of competition. These lessons are offered on a first come, first served basis as room in the schedule is limited. These private opportunities are offered only to competitive students who are enrolled in a certain criteria. Choreography for pageants, talent shows, and other SHORT term projects are offered separately and are a separate fee payable to the instructor for each lesson. Solo choreography will only be performed in the main recital show by graduating Senior dancers. More information on Senior Solo projects is available upon request.
THANK YOU FOR DANCING AT SOUTHSIDE DANCE CENTER!!
PRIVACY POLICY
DIRECT DATA COLLECTION: Personal data is only stored when voluntarily given by you for a determined purpose e.g. in context of registration or in performance of a contract. Your individual, identifiable, personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, without your consent.
PHONE NUMBERS: Any phone numbers collected through our site, whether through webform or other means, will be used exclusively to communicate with you regarding our services and will never be shared or sold to third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS WITH YOU: You agree that our company and its staff may call or text you at any phone number (landline or wireless) that you provide us, using automated dialing system and/or prerecorded message, for marketing services and/or account-related purposes such as account confirmations, service alerts, billing, and collection issues or account recovery concerns. You can manage your contact preferences by emailing us or calling us. Message and data rates may apply.
PARENT PORTAL: For your convenience, SDC offers an online parent portal for existing customers. The link is in the top menu of the home page of our website. This is a private and secure account. From the parent portal, you can register for summer camps, enroll in classes for the new dance year, make online tuition and costume payments, register for special studio events, see and print your child’s schedule and much more. SDC Parents are expected to log in regularly (with the email address we have on file) to see important studio announcements. All emails sent by the studio are logged and kept in the parent portal for easy reference. Instructions on how to log in are available upon registration.
SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: SDC has Facebook and Instagram pages. Parents are encouraged to follow these pages to stay up to date with important studio business, events and announcements. Reminders of deadlines and class cancellations are always posted on our social media pages.
SCHEDULES: Our studio master schedule will be adjusted after the registration process. Days/times listed are subject to change. Student’s individual final schedules will be available before classes begin via the Parent Portal. Parents will be notified via email when the master schedule has been finalized. Instructions for logging into your secure account in the Parent Portal will be available upon registration. Please be sure a working email address that you check daily is on file with your registration form.
STUDIO SHIRTS: All students will be required to purchase a STUDIO SHIRT to be worn as a costume for the annual Christmas show, NC Yam Festival Parade, Tabor City Christmas Parade and the annual spring recital finale. These shirts must be ordered by the student’s parents from our studio online store. Instructions for ordering will be distributed after classes begin. Late orders are not guaranteed to arrive in time for performances.
NC YAM FESTIVAL & TABOR CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOATS: SDC annually sponsors a float in our hometown NC Yam Festival Parade and Tabor City Christmas Parade. All SDC students are invited to ride our float. Students under age 5 must ride with an adult. Everyone riding (adults and students) must have a CURRENT (this year’s) SDC shirt. Orders must be placed by the student’s parent from our online store no later than September 14. Instructions for ordering will be emailed and posted in the parent portal. Late orders are not guaranteed to arrive in time for the festival.
CLASS PLACEMENT: Ages listed on classes are general guidelines. Students will be placed in classes according to age AND/OR ability and experience. Students may be moved from one class to another according to progress and effort. Likewise, the director reserves the right to place a student in a lower level class if the student cannot perform sufficient technical skills for the higher level. The instructor is trained to access this ability and/or progression.
STUDIO CLOSINGS: We are closed for the following holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. A schedule of closings will be posted on our Parent Portal and Social Media pages.
We DO NOT FOLLOW SCHOOL SCHEDULES. In the case of inclement weather, check our Instagram or Facebook page for updates. Cancellation of classes due to weather or staff illness may or may not be rescheduled depending on the number of weeks in the month and director discretion.
TUITION: Tuition is due monthly from SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY. Classes are not held after the recital, which is usually scheduled mid month. There are no refunds for missed lessons, and tuition remains the same no matter how many weeks of instruction are in the month.
30 minute classes: $30 per month
45 minute classes: $45 per month
Tuition is due by the 10th of each month September-May. There is a $10.00 late fee for tuition paid after the 10th of the month. Late fees will accumulate, and roll over monthly. All accounts must be paid in full in order for the student to participate in extra dance expenses (ie. dance pictures, costume orders) and any performances.
Students will not be allowed to remain in class if tuition is not paid after one month or special arrangements have not been made. All returned checks will be charged a $25 handling fee.
STUDIO MONTHLY PAYMENT PROCEDURE: All parents are expected to utilize our PARENT PORTAL to make easy and convenient online payments. This is the best way to keep up with your account. You can see all transactions, fees posted and payments made from the portal.
Because our studio lobby is closed, tuition should be payed online via our parent portal by credit card each month.
STUDIO DRESS CODE: At this time, face coverings (masks or shields) are optional for students and staff. This policy may be amended during the year according to CDC guidelines. STUDENTS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED DANCE SHOES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM AT ANY EVENT OR PARTICIPATE IN DANCE PICTURES. STUDENTS WITHOUT PROPER DANCE ATTIRE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS. STREET CLOTHES RESTRICT MOVEMENT AND DO NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE WHEN LEAPING, TURNING AND/OR TUMBLING. (skirts, loose tops, etc.)
SHOES: All shoes must fit the student’s foot. Shoes should not be purchased with “growing room.” Shoes that slip on a students heel or do not fit properly are dangerous and will not be allowed. We recommend that parents also send street shoes that are easy for dancers to put on/take off for entering and leaving class (ex. flip flops, crocs, clogs, etc).
DANCE ATTIRE:
◾Leotards or form fitting tank tops are recommended, dance pants or dance shorts are required in all classes.
◾Please no street clothes. Students should not come to dance in their school uniform.
◾Shoes must be the specific brand, style and color listed on our shoe requirements. No off brand shoes allowed. Younger students, especially, are required to wear thin socks or tights to make changing shoes easier.
HAIR:
◾Hair must be pulled neatly away from the face.
◾Long hair should be secured in a pony tail or bun.
COSTUMES: Costumes are ordered by the studio director for each class to wear in the annual spring recital. A non-refundable costume deposit of $45 per class will be due with or before October tuition. The costume balance must be paid in full with November tuition. FAILURE TO PAY THE COSTUME BALANCE IN FULL WILL RESULT IN YOUR CHILD’S COSTUME NOT BEING ORDERED. Late payments are not accepted. Sizes are ordered according to studio measurements and pre-determined company charts. Any alterations necessary are the responsibility of the parent. COSTUME FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES: SDC will present a studio wide mid-year show in December. Current SDC shirts will be worn as uniforms for this performance. Students are also expected to participate in the annual year end spring recital held at Loris High School. A mandatory dress rehearsal will be held before the recital. Select students will perform at area festivals and community functions. ALL PERFORMANCES ARE PENDING GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS.
RECITAL FEES: There is a recital fee for all shows. The recital fee will range from $45-$75 depending on recital venue rental rates. This fee includes 2 complimentary parent tickets to each show your dancer performs in. Also included will be a digital download video of each show your child performs in, and a program book for the spring show. The Christmas Show fee will post on December 1. The Spring recital fee will post on May 1. This recital fee along with your monthly tuition must be paid before picking up your complimentary parent show tickets. Accounts must be paid in full to participate in any recital. The recital handbook will contain all recital details and must be read on the recital portal before picking up show tickets.
STUDIO POLICY AND PROCEDURES:
◾Our lobby is closed and only available to students and staff.
◾Restrooms are not available to the public during class.
◾Students will enter the front studio doors for class. Staff will admit them when it’s time for their class. Late arrivals may ring the bell on the door for assistance.
◾Students are to remain inside the studio facility at all times.
◾Parents are expected to pick students up promptly when their class is over. Students may not be left unattended at the studio during breaks between classes.
◾Students should have used the restroom and be ready to dance upon arriving at the studio.
◾No smoking is allowed on the premises.
◾No gum is allowed in the dance room.
◾All dance shoes, bags, and accessories should be clearly labeled with first and last names after being approved by the instructor.
◾Dance bags should be checked frequently to ensure that no shoes are misplaced and to prevent toys/other distractions from being brought to dance class.
◾Snacks should not be sent to dance class.
PARENT OBSERVATIONS: Parent observations will be held in November and March. Parents are only permitted to observe during these indicated weeks.
SDC ALLSTAR DANCE TEAMS: The SDC Allstar Dance Teams are composed of students who are chosen by auditions held during the summer. Auditions are open to new and returning students. The teams serve as performing representatives of the studio at community events and competitions. More information about the Allstar dance teams is available upon request.
INSURANCE: All students must be covered by their family health insurance. SDC does not carry health insurance for it’s students and will not be held responsible for damages and/or injuries which may be sustained by the student.
STUDIO ANNOUNCEMENTS: Important business and reminders are posted in the Parent Portal, emailed, and posted on our social media pages. Written notices are not sent home. Feel free to discuss any problem you may have, or ask about your child’s progress over the phone or in person AFTER CLASS HOURS. Please understand that your ideas are important, but valuable teaching time must not be sacrificed for these conversations.
STUDIO WAITING AREA: THE STUDIO LOBBY IS CLOSED and only available to students and staff.
PRIVATE LESSONS: Year long private lessons (solo/duet/trios) are available on a limited basis for the purpose of competition. These lessons are offered on a first come, first served basis as room in the schedule is limited. These private opportunities are offered only to competitive students who are enrolled in a certain criteria. Choreography for pageants, talent shows, and other SHORT term projects are offered separately and are a separate fee payable to the instructor for each lesson. Solo choreography will only be performed in the main recital show by graduating Senior dancers. More information on Senior Solo projects is available upon request.
THANK YOU FOR DANCING AT SOUTHSIDE DANCE CENTER!!
PRIVACY POLICY
DIRECT DATA COLLECTION: Personal data is only stored when voluntarily given by you for a determined purpose e.g. in context of registration or in performance of a contract. Your individual, identifiable, personal data will not be disclosed to third parties, without your consent.
PHONE NUMBERS: Any phone numbers collected through our site, whether through webform or other means, will be used exclusively to communicate with you regarding our services and will never be shared or sold to third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS WITH YOU: You agree that our company and its staff may call or text you at any phone number (landline or wireless) that you provide us, using automated dialing system and/or prerecorded message, for marketing services and/or account-related purposes such as account confirmations, service alerts, billing, and collection issues or account recovery concerns. You can manage your contact preferences by emailing us or calling us. Message and data rates may apply.