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Policies
WELCOME TO MISS LIBBY’SThe following information is intended to answer some of the questions you may have about tuition, absences, attire and holidays. Please note the important dates at the bottom of the page.Tuition
Observance
Recitals Expo
Dance & Gym attire
Costumes Gym attire
Absences & Make-upTuition is payable in nine equal payments, and is due by the first of each month. A late fee of $5.00 will be added to your account if not paid by the 15th of the month. A non-refundable registration fee of $35 per family is due upon enrollment. Tuition is based upon total duration of class time per family.
Tuition Schedule45 min to 1 hour - $ 45.001 ½ hours $ 70.001 ¾ hours $ 75.002 hours $ 80.002 ½ hours $105.002 ¾ hours $115.00
3 hours $120.00
3 ½ hours $135.00
3 ¾ hours $140.00
4 hours $145.00
4 ½ hours $150.00
4 ¾ hours $155.00
5 hours $165.00
5 ½ hours $175.00
5 ¾ hours $180.00
6 hours $185.00
6 ½ hours $190.00
6 ¾ hours $195.00
7 hours $200.00
7 ½ hours $210.00
7 ¾ hours $215.00
8 hours Unlimited $220.00
We do not send monthly invoices/statements. You will receive a statement only if your account is past due. Any account that becomes 30 days past due will be notified by email or phone call. In the event an account becomes 60 days past due, the past due balance will charged to the credit card provided upon enrollment.If you would like to set up an automatic draft plan with a credit or debit card, please see the front desk personnel. For your convenience, you may prepay your annual tuition, plus fees, and receive one month’s tuition free. We offer a 10% discount to all active duty military families.
Observing will be allowed during the first lesson of November and March for studios B&D and Coach Angie’s gymnastics classes. Observing will be allowed during the second lesson of November and March for studios A&C and the remaining gymnastics classes. Observance for students attending through daycare centers will be held during the first lesson of November and March. These are the only dates for class observance, unless prearranged by the General Manager.
RECITALS
Dance recitals have been scheduled for May 17 – 20, 2012 at Patriot Hall. Not your “same ol’ dance recital” this year! 6 dance recitals each with a theme that will entertain your family & friends! New sets & scenery create a wonderland of imagination! All 45 minute dance classes will perform one routine & be included in the finale. Recital tickets will be available the first week of May. All accounts must be current to receive tickets. 6 tickets will be set aside per costume, per child. Additional tickets can be purchased for $5.00 from the front office or at the box office of Patriot Hall 1hour prior to showtime.GYMNASTICS EXPOThe location of the Gym Expo will be Saturday, May 26th. The Gymnastics Expo will take place at Nettles Gymnasium. We love to have your gymnasts show off the skills they have worked hard to acheive! Miss Libby’s gymnastics center is transported to an alternate location with ample seating and plenty of space to include all the gymnastics elements!It’s important for students abide by a dress code policy for the following reasons:
- A neat and tidy appearance sets an attitude of attentiveness and respect for students, teachr, and the art of dance
- Teachers must be able to see the dancer’s body outline clearly in order to make proper corrections on posture, alignment, etc.
- Hair must be properly secured and tied up off of the face and neck for all styles of dance.
- Jewelry must not be loose or dangling.
- Gum chewing is not allowed due to danger of choking and appearance.
- No loose fitting pants, blue jeans or t-shirts (they are not dance attire).
- Miss Libby’s carries a full line of dance shoes, gymnastics & dance leotards.
- Special orders must be paid for in advance and include shipping & handling.
- We offer dance & gymnastics STARTER kits. They contain all the required items for classes at Miss Libby’s. Saving you $15-$20
- Please visit www.discountdance.com/dtp.html and enter referral code TP47507 for 10% off your first order
Payment for dance recital costumes & gymnastics expo outfits are due on or before November 1st. Any orders placed after Thanksgiving break will incur an express production charge of $15.00. We order costumes & attire during the holiday break. Costume companies can take up to 12-16 weeks to ship orders. We receive an early bird discount for ordering before January 1st of the new year.Girls’ Dance Costumes………………$60.00
Boys’ Dance Costumes……………..$45.00
Girls’ Gymnastics Leo………………..$45.00 (required for all gymnastics students)
Boys’ Gymnastics Attire………………$35.00 (required for all gymnastics students)
PICTURESDance pictures are scheduled for April 21 – 27. Gymnastics pictures are scheduled for March 26 – 31. Pictures will be taken during regular class time. Dance students attending through daycare centers will have pictures taken on Saturday, April 21st, at Miss Libby’s. Dance pictures are taken by Limelite Photography-Brent King. Gymnastics pictures are taken by Palmetto Photography-Chris Moore
TROPHIESEach student will receive one dance recital and/or gymnastics exhibition participation trophy for the year. Please contact the front desk if it is your 5th, 10th, or 15th year of dance or gymnastics. Trophies will be awarded for these accomplishments. We honor the previous years attended at other studios. Perfect Attendance Certificates will be awarded for those students achieving 100% perfect attendance. Please understand that we cannot make exceptions.
ABSENCES / MAKE-UP CLASSESAttendance is imperative! Absences and tardiness can have a negative effect on the entire class. Classes missed for sickness, personal vacation, etc. may be made up in an age appropriate class within 30 days of the absence. It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the front desk 24 hours prior to a makeup class. Advance notice is required to allow our staff to find the correct make-up class for your student. Make-up classes will not be allowed after April 1st, 2012.
INCLEMENT WEATHERWe do not make up or pro-rate tuition for days missed due to inclement weather. We will follow closing decisions determined by the Sumter School District.
STUDIO CLOSINGSLABOR DAY September 5th Re-open September 6th, 2011THANKSGIVING November 23rd – 27th Re-open November 28th, 2011CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS December 19th – Jan. 2nd Re-open January 3rd, 2012
SPRING BREAK April 9th -14th Re-open April 16th, 2012 (We will be open for Good Friday)Last Day of Dance May 12th, 2012Last Day of Gymnastics May 24th, 2012IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBERHalloween Extravaganza……….Oct. 24 – 29, 2011Fall Festival………………………Oct. 29th, 2011Gym & Dance Costume Fees Due…..Nov. 1, 2011Thanksgiving Break………………Nov. 23-27, 2011Christmas Parade……………………..Dec. 3, 2011Christmas Extravaganza……….Dec. 12 – 17, 2011Sumter Arts Showcase……………….Feb. 25, 2012Rising Star & Company Auditions.…May 12, 2012Dance Recitals…………………..May 17 – 20, 2012Gym Exhibition………………….……..May 26th, 2012
