Owned by Angela Blocker, Studio Detroit Dance Center is a multipurpose dance studio that offers a myriad of services to the Detroit community and its surrounding metro areas. It serves dancers of all talent levels by offering a reciprocal learning environment experience. New, inexperienced dancers are able to garner skills and tips from seasoned professionals, while the professionals are inspired by the aspirations, passion, and innovative approaches of new students.
Policies & Procedures
Tuition
Tuition covers a minimum of 30 weeks of lessons for the full year. All classes are scheduled more than 30 weeks for the year to accommodate for shorter months, holidays, breaks any weather closings, emergencies or class cancellations for any reason; Make-ups for classes will only be scheduled if the year falls below 30 weeks.
**TUITION IS DUE ON THE 6thTH OF EVERY MONTH. PAYMENTS WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH OUR DANCE STUDIO AUTO PAY PROGRAM if requesting another form of payment, please let an office staff person know about that request. That payment must be in the form of Cash or Card & is due by the 5th of every month.
Discounts: There is a 10% sibling discount for siblings under the same account. The sibling discount is for households who’s students are registered under the same account Only one person can be responsible for the payment. The second student and all other students will receive a 10% discount.
**WE DO NOT ACCEPT ZELLE OR CASH APP for Tuition Payments.
Auto Pay: This agreement states that you are authorizing Studio Detroit Dance Center to automatically deduct payments from the bank account or credit card of your choice on a monthly recurring schedule. SDDC processes payments on the 6th of each month. For any reason if payment is declined you will be notified and given a chance to update CC information. If you need to change CC/bank information, please do so through Studio Pro. Failure to change before the tuition time period will result in a decline of payment & account will be remained unpaid.
Late Fee: SDDC will add a late fee to past-due accounts on the 13th of each month that tuition is late. If SDDC tuition is not paid by the 13th of each month, SDDC will send an email to the parent registered on account to make an arrangement to pay unpaid tuition. SDDC will halt all class attendance privileges for students with delinquent accounts of 30 days or more until the account holder pays in full. SDDC does not permit students with outstanding balances to participate in any show, performance or to register for a new dance season.
Tuition Withdrawal: To withdraw from a class and stop billing of tuition & fees. A parent must submit a written email before the next month’s tuition is to be paid.
There is no tuition proration, refunds, or credits for any classes missed during the year.
ALL TUITION AND FEES at SDDC ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON - REFUNDABLE.
attendance
Here at SDDC we encourage our dancers to strive for the best attendance possibly. This dedication improves dance technique & helps with retaining new choreography. In addition, it helps dancers prepare and progress for the next class level. Attending every class also allows students to develop their skill set.
If students are unable to attend class or will be late, please notify SDDC by email or via the Band App if the student is a member of the SDDC Dance Company.
Being on time for class is important at SDDC. We ask that students arrive at least 10-15 minutes before class. This time is needed to properly prepare for class (to put on uniform, shoes and settle in).
Rescheduling and Substitution: If an SDDC normal teacher is ill or not able to teach. SDDC will provide a substitute teacher to cover the class. If unable to use a sub class will be combined and or rescheduled.
Uniform
Proper uniform and shoes are mandatory and a must at Studio Detroit Dance Center. We do allow a grace period to adjust to each new season for both new & returning students, SDDC requires all students to be in full uniform and correct shoes by the first class in October. If students are not appropriately dressed for class, teachers may ask the student to watch class until they are in full dance uniform. Please refer to the uniform policy for any additional information.
Fees
Studio registration fees are due at the time of registration. Breakdown is as follows:
Annual registration fee: $35.00 per student/family.
Winter Showcase fee: $70.00 per student
This fee includes Showcase costume and any additional accessories.
Due date for Winter Showcase fee is November 2nd, 2024
Spring Recital fee: One dance $75- Fee includes 1 Costume, 1 pair of tights, SDDC medal or trophy, 1 recital ticket.
Any additional classes/dances $60 per costume.
Because we expect longer shipping & delivery times around recital/competition season, costume fees for our annual spring recital will be due in full by March 1st, 2025. The fee will be added to your Studio Pro account. Students must have a $0 balance with all tuition & fees before costumes will be passed out. Students with balances & fee’s costumes will be distributed after the balance has been paid. All costumes will be distributed to parents once tried on with the instructor during class time.
**Costume fees for our Winter and Spring recitals are non-refundable.