-The 2022-23 season begins the week of September 12, 2022.

-Class enrollment ends October 20, 2022.  Once registered, if a student decides to drop a class after October 21, 2021 there will be a $75 fee per class dropped, as well as written notification being required to fusionstudioofdance@yahoo.com

There will be two costume deposits of $40.00 that will be required per class (performance classes only) and are each due on: October 27 & November 17, 2022. A $10.00 late fee will be applied if paid after October 27, 2022 for the first deposit and a $10.00 late fee will be applied if paid after November 17, 2022 for the second deposit.  If you would like to pay both deposits at once, you may do so. Both costume deposits must be paid by cash or check—the costumes fees will not automatically withdrawn like your tuition. Both costume deposits paid are non-refundable. Costumes will not be returned and/or deposits paid will not be reimbursed if a student terminates from class or the recital. Checks are to be made payable to “Fusion Studio of Dance.” Failure to pay deposits may result in students not being able to participate in classes/recital until money has been received.

-The 2023 annual recital is tentatively set for May 20 with dress rehearsal being on May 15 and 16. Tickets will be sold to attend. Attendance/participation is mandatory for FSD students for the recital and dress rehearsals (the week prior to recital.) Students may not leave early from the recital. Mandatory picture day is tentatively set for April 22, 2023. Please mark your calendar with all dates.  All dates/times/venues will be released when confirmed.

-You will be responsible for making 9 months (September – May) of payment. Tuition each month remains the same regardless of how many weeks in the month or whether your student is present for class. Tuition is non-refundable, non-prorated. There will be no reimbursements or credits available for students missing class, including excused absences. 

-Students must be dressed in proper dress code, with shoes on and hair secured, when their class starts.  All dance clothing must be neat.  Holes and frayed edges must be mended or new clothing must be purchased.  No underwear should be shown.  No t-shirts will be worn in class.

– All items, including shoes, must be labeled with the student’s first and last name.  Students must also have a dance bag for all their belongings labeled with their first and last name.

– All shoe soles must be clean before entering the studio. Street shoes must not be worn on professional Marley flooring. Hip hop dancers must bring a clean pair of sneakers to wear for class and not wear their street shoes for class.

– Hair must be pulled back secure in ponytail or bun for all classes. It is a requirement that ALL ballet classes have their hair pulled back into a bun with no bangs in their face,

-Students must not be late for their class. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early before class starts to allow enough time to get dressed and warm-up in their waiting room.  Arriving late will not allow the student proper time to warm up for class and it is a distraction to the class of students.

– The studio will open 15 minutes prior to the first class each day, Monday – Thursday and Saturday. The studio will be closed Friday and Sunday. Students younger than middle school should NOT be dropped off until 15 minutes before their class begins.  Also, all dancers must be picked up no later than 15 minutes after their class ends.  Students who take the last class of the night must be picked up promptly at the conclusion of their class.

-Young children in waiting areas must be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian.

-No jewelry, other than earring studs, will not be permitted while students are taking class.

-No chewing gum/candy, food or drink are permitted in class. Water bottles, labeled with the student’s name are allowed. There is a designated area in the studios where students place their dance bags and water bottles.

– If a student will miss a class, the studio must be notified with advanced notice by calling or texting the studio phone (740-407-1174). Please do not send messages to Facebook/Instagram. This ensures the front desk receptionist will receive the message and let the instructor know in a timely manner.

– FSD is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

– FSD and its instructors are not liable for injuries sustained on the studio premises or at any location where FSD performs.

– Any damage done to the studio by dancers or siblings will be the financial responsibility of their parents or guardians.

– Parents and children sitting in waiting rooms will be courteous by keeping the noise level down to a minimum so the students in the classroom are not distracted.

-There may be limited observation days during the season and parents will be informed of these dates.

– Emergency weather listings are posted on our website and facebook page.  Please check hourly during inclement weather.

– Inclement Weather Policy – If Fairfield County is under a level 2 or above, classes will be cancelled. FSD will not make up snow/inclement weather cancelled classes unless there are more than 2 classes cancelled.