Student Information Center
Any correspondence will be available at our information center in the lobby. It is the responsibility of parents and students to stay up-to-date with notices and newsletters. The following Student Information is provided for your convenience. If you need additional assistance, please contact us at:

Phone: (716) 681-1712
Email: info@StagesDanceAcademy.com

Class Schedule | Registration | Tuition | Recital Fees | Attire | Shoes | Drop Off/Pickup | Closings

Apparel /Shoes/Bag Identification
Students should write their names in all shoes, bags and on all apparel that will be set down and left unattended by them at any time. Stages cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
 

New Payment Policies:
We would like to remind everyone of our payment policies. Payments are to be left in the locked box on the desk, or mailed to the studio. Please place cash payments in the envelopes provided. When making cash payments, a receipt will be given to your child the following week. If you pay with a check, please place your check in the locked box (you do not need an envelope). Your cancelled check is your receipt.

If payment is not received by the 10th of the month, starting with the third payment (due in October), a late fee will be added to your account.
Payment packages will be given out by request only, and will be available the second week of classes. Other payment arrangements may be made upon request.

Accounts that are 60 days past due, will be considered delinquent.
Dancers will not be allowed to return to class until your account is brought up to date.

If a student must miss a class, full payment is still due.
It is the absent student’s responsibility to schedule a “make-up” session with their teacher’s recommendation when needed.

Receive a 5% discount when you pay all 9 months of tuition by 9/30/10. You only receive a discount on tuition. Registration, recital, and accessory fees are not discounted.


Your first and second tuition payments are due in September.
This way all accounts are paid by April10th, and we can distribute our recital tickets.

Registration Fee is due on or before your first class. Recital Fee is due in two installments – 10/25 and 11/25. Click Here for Recital Fees

Tuition payments are due by the 10th of each month. Payments are to be left in the locked box on the desk, or mailed to the studio. Please place cash payments in the envelopes provided. When making cash payments, a receipt will be given to your child the following week. If you pay with a check, please place your check in the locked box (you do not need an envelope). Your cancelled check is your receipt. T
uition fees cover: Instruction, staff wages, rent, utilities, insurance, costume budget, music licensing and all other costs of doing business.

Class Schedule TOP >>
Classes begin on September 15th, 2010
Registration TOP >>
Registration Fee is $15 and is due September 15, 2010. This non-refundable fee allows Stages Dance Academy to service you with newsletters, mailings and an up-to-date website, as well as provide liability and accident insurance. Please make all checks payable to Stages Dance Academy.
Click Here to Register Online >>
Tuition TOP >>

Receive a 5% discount when you pay the entire 9 months of tuition by September 30th. You only receive a discount on tuition payments. There is no discount on Tuition Fees. Please make all checks payable to Stages Dance Academy.

>> REGISTRATION AND ALL OTHER FEES ARE NOT DISCOUNTED <<

Tuition is based on a nine-month season. Prices include all holidays and all cancelled classes due to inclement weather. There will be no make-ups or refunds for missed or cancelled classes unless otherwise indicated. Please make all checks payable to Stages Dance Academy.

Tuition Rates

Pre-Dance $35/Month
One Class $35/Month
Two Classes $60/Month
Three Classes $75/Month
Four Classes $90/Month
Stagestruck Company $115/Month

*Each additional class is $16/Month
Receive a 5% Discount off Your Tuition All you have to do is pay the yearly (9 Months) Tuition by September 30, 2009.
Tuition payments include one costume per class. An additional accessory fee me be charged to cover the taxes and shipping, not to exceed $20/costume. Please make all checks payable to Stages Dance Academy.

Tuition Payment Schedule

Payment

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Payment

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1 Sept. 15 6 Jan. 10
2 Sept. 30 7 Feb. 10
3 Oct. 10 8 March. 10
4 Nov. 10 9 Apr. 10
5 Dec. 10

Delinquent Accounts: Any dancer/family whose account becomes over 60 days past due will not be allowed to return to class until the account is brought up to date. NO EXCEPTIONS

Family Discount: Each additional dancer from a family receives $10 off per month.
Boys Dance for 50% Off: Boys dance for 50% off the regular price.
Parents Dance for 50% Off: Parents of dancers dance for 50% off the regular price.

Delinquent Accounts: Any dancer/family whose account becomes over 60 days past due will not be allowed to return to class until the account is brought up to date. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Payment: Accounts may be paid in cash or with a check. Returned checks are subject to a $20 service fee. After two returned checks, accounts must be paid in cash only.
Recital Fees TOP >>
Recital Fee is $60 per student or $80 per family and can be paid in 2 installments. Recital Fee 1 is due October 25, 2010. Recital Fee 2 is due November 25, 2010. This non-refundable fee covers the cost of our annual dance recital, which is held at Villa Maria College. We also hold three rehearsals so students are well prepared to perform on stage. All costume and accessory fees are due by February 25th, 2010. There is no discount Recital, Costume or Accessory Fees. Please make all checks payable to Stages Dance Academy.
Dance & Acro Attire TOP >>
No loose clothing is permitted. Hair is to be pulled back and out of the face at all times. These regulations are for your children's safety as well as class uniformity.
Girls: Leotard and Tights (any color and style)
Boys: Dance Pants and T-Shirts
Shoe Requirements TOP >>
Pre-Dance Girls: Black patent-leather tap shoes and black ballet slippers
Pre-Dance Boys: Black oxford tap shoes and black ballet slippers
Ballet: Pink, slip-sole ballet slippers
Tap: Black leather dollies or oxfords; Black patent-leather tap shoes for 5-8 year olds
Jazz: Black slip-on Jazz shoes ~ NO LACES PLEASE!
Acro: Half soles or bare feet
Hip Hop: Black Slip-on Jazz shoes
Cheer Dance: Black Slip-on Jazz shoes

Stages offers a full line of quality dance shoes
Click Here to Order Dance Shoes

Drop Off/Pick Up TOP >>

Please do not drop your child off more than 15 minutes before class and pick up your child as soon as class is over. Please be considerate. Our staff cannot stay late or watch children while classes are in progress. Your cooperation with this requirement is greatly appreciated!

Studio Closings & Absenteeism TOP >>
Any closures due to weather will be broadcast on WGRZ - Channel 2 News Closing Central as well as on the studio answering machine.
It is the student's responsibility to attend classes. therefore, tuition reductions cannot be granted for missing classes. Students may make-up a missed class by attending a different class at a similar level.