KELLY'S DANCE STUDIO 2025-26 INFORMATION

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Website: www.kellysdancestudio.com

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Email: kellysdancestudio@icloud.com or kellysdanceteam@hotmail.com

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 266 Poca, WV 25159

Telephone: 304-932-2237 (message or text best way to contact us)

 

                            Personal Note

 

Thank you so much for choosing to make dance a part of your child’s life. As a life long dancer, you cannot know what that means to me. More importantly, what it means to your dancer- creativity, coordination, laughter, physical activity, joy, friendship, grace, imagination and the list goes on! I promise to make this the best year ever.

 

 

PAYMENT POLICIES

 

(1) From the first week (September 8th), we have at least 35 classes until our recital. (This number excludes vacation days). Because some months seem short, some seem long, some have vacation days, we simply make tuition due the first week of each month. This gives us a total of $850 for the full dance season or a breakdown of $85 monthly. ***This tuition is based on a single class/student. Multiple dancers have a different fee.

**Remember that if you sign up for Autopay, TUITION GOES DOWN TO $70 PER MONTH!

PLEASE, PLEASE CONSIDER AUTO-PAY.

 

(2) Class fees are due the first week of each month. This includes auto-pays. If you need a different date- you MUST let us know and we will change your date. It’s that easy! We do have late fees and they must be applied if payments are late and you have not discussed with us.

 

(3) Costume information is below.  We try to help with using deposits and splitting the payments.  The first is due November 15th, October 15th, December 15th, January 15th.  Deposits will be auto-pay unless you contact us.

 **WE WILL WORK WITH YOU IN ANY WAY THAT YOU NEED!

 

**ONCE COSTUMES ARE ORDERED, THEY CANNOT BE CANCELED, DEPOSITS CANNOT BE REFUNDED.

 

**IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THRU WITH RECITAL AND HAVE PAID FOR COSTUMES, THEY WILL BE MAILED TO YOU AFTER RECITAL- YOU MUST CONTACT US WITH YOUR ADDRESS AND A POSTAGE FEE WILL BE SENT TO YOU.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.

 

 

(4) STATEMENTS will automatically go out the first week of each month. These are emailed to you. You may also check your balance or pay anytime thru your parent portal account.

 

Please understand that these rules have become necessary throughout the years. At our studio, the children are always our first concern. I will never compromise this promise.  We will always work with you regarding payments, but you must come to us with any concerns.  

 

ATTENDANCE POLICIES

 

(1) We love for you to get each and every class that you can. Please feel free to check our schedule and attend a same age class when you miss for illness, schedule conflicts, vacation, etc. Any classes that we have to cancel for bad weather, we will provide a make-up schedule. NO DISCOUNTS CAN BE GIVEN FOR MISSED CLASSES.

**After Spring Break, it is harder for the girls to drop in during a different class, unless they are doing the same recital dance.  Please check with us before dropping in on a class not your own after mid April.

 

(2) We appreciate a message or email if your child misses more than one consecutive class. This just lets us know that you are returning to class. This helps us to keep our classes and dances organized.

 

(3) Older Dancers in classes 8+ Missed classes result in slower progress for your class.  We have line changes, partners, choreography to learn- if you are frequently absent this affects your whole class.  Please always attend when you can.  Older dancers, you have a limited amount of absences after February to maintain your place in the dance.  This will be discussed with each class.

 

(3) Remember the recital date when planning your vacation. RECITAL DATE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH.  During the end of the dance year, we run a slightly different schedule- you will have the opportunity for an extra class or two.   You will receive this schedule in the Spring.

 

 

 

RECITAL/COSTUME INFO

 

WHEN: FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2025

 

WHERE: UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON

 

TIME:   6:30pm

 

(1) As recital grows closer, more information will be given. For now, just know that you need to set aside the whole day. Stage rehearsal is in the morning and performance in the evening. Rehearsal is not an all day affair, but this day is a busy one, so clearing your calendar for this day is a good idea. Rehearsal is mandatory. This is not a dress rehearsal.

 

(2) Costume costs: Baby classes (2 costumes):  $180

                      Ages 6-12 -$215 (3)

                      Preteens/teens- $250 (3)’

Balance will be broken into four payments: November, December, January and February.

Prices Differ due to sizes and older girls have 3 costumes

 

(3) Each student has a $100 recital fee. This is due by May 1st. We do discount the recital fee for multiple dancers. Each additional family member that dances, has a $45 recital fee. This will also include a free recital digital download.

 

(4) We sell tickets for our recital. We do not require that each student buy blocks of tickets, but instead sell individual tickets. Tickets go on sale at the end of May and are sold thru rehearsal morning. We also sell tickets at the door recital evening. Dancers do not have to purchase a ticket-they receive a free dancer pass. Each student will be able to purchase their first ticket half price (limit two per multiple student families). Ticket prices are $20 for adult (age 12 & older) and $10 for child (age 3-12).

 

(5) We do not pass out costumes as they come in. Instead, we have a costume week where we pass everything out. You will receive your costumes in a garment bag. All accessories (tights, headpieces, etc.) will be placed in a separate bag. Your dancer pass and discounted ticket will also be in the accessory bag. ***NO COSTUME OR ACCESSORIES MAY BE TAKEN HOME IF THERE IS A PAST DUE BALANCE.

 

 

 

 

EXTRAS

 

(1) TIGHTS: Each dancer must have 1-2 pairs of tights for recital. We sell the tights thru the studio (approximately $15 per pair). Each class will have a tight folder on the desk with the tights and any accessories that they must have. We will post all info early April.

 

(2) STUDIOWEAR: We offer tshirts, sweatshirts, etc each year. These are available for purchase in December and occasionally February. These make great Christmas gifts!

 

(3) RECITAL TSHIRTS: We offer recital tshirts in May. We start taking orders for these the first week of May.

 

(4) NEWSLETTERS: We have a monthly newsletter. This is available the first week of each month. We have paper copies at the studio and we also post this on our website and your portal. If you do not come up to the studio, please check the website each month for current info.

 

STUDIO CALENDAR

 

The studio will be closed for the below holidays. We do not close for single day holidays or OS days. If ever in doubt, please see, the “Today’s News” page the website. Any closings will be on the studio message or posted to the website. This will be posted in the November Newsletter.

**Studio closed for Halloween-this date will be posted in October newsletter.

 

Thursday October 31st.                    Closed For Trick or Treat

November 15th                              First Costume Deposit Due

Mon, November 24th – 28th.               Thanksgiving Break

December 15th                               Second Costume Deposit Due

Mon Dec 22nd-Fri. Jan.2nd.                  Christmas Break

January 15th                                 Third Costume Deposit Due

February 15th                                Final Costume Balance Due

March 30th-April 4                          Spring Break      

TBA- Month of May                         Costume Week (We hang and place all costumes in garment bags for you. You will receive your accessory bag with tights, hair accessories, recital packet, etc

Thursday, June 11th.                        Rehearsal

Friday , June 12th.                          Recital

 

 

The Last Week leading to Recital, we run a different schedule.  This helps prepare us for our big nite!  This schedule may be subject to change:

 

Monday, June 2nd (6:00-7:30)    Wednesday 5:30, Wednesday 6:15 and      

                                      Thursday 5:45 will attend together.

                                       

Monday, June 2nd (7:45-9:45)   Opening Number Rehearsal (Teens/Adults)

 

Tuesday, June 3rd (6:00-7:30)  Tuesday 5:45, Thurs 6:30, Wed 6:30 comes from 7-7:30

Tuesday, June 3rd (7:45-9:30    Tuesday Teens and Adults- Ballet Dances

 

Wednesday, June 4th (6:00-8:00). Tuesday 6:45

                                      

Wednesday, June 4th (7:45-9:30)  Monday 6:50 and Wednesday 7:15 will

                                         Attend class together.

Thursday, June 5th-  TBA

 

JUNE 9TH-13th SCHEDULE

Monday, June 9th 6:50-9:9:00 Monday girls

Tuesday, June 10th 5:45-6:45 Regular Tuesday girls
6:45-7:45 Regular Tuesday girls
7:45-9:40bTues teens/Thurs adults

Wednesday June 11th 5:45-6:30 Wed babies/Thurs babies
6:30-7:30 Wed 6:30 girls/Thurs 6:30 girls
7:30-9:20 Wednesday teens

Thursday, June 12th REHEARSAL-more info to follow

Friday, June 13th. RECITAL!!!

THESE PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY! They help so much and allow our rehearsal to smooth and get you out on time! If you have a conflict please see us. We will always work with you! 

 

THESE PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY!  They help so much and allow our rehearsal the morning of recital to run smooth and get you out on time!  If you have a conflict  please see us.  We will always work with you!  

    

DANCEWEAR POLICIES:

 

*DANCERS MUST HAVE SHOES FOR EACH CLASS! Hair needs to be pulled back from face!

 

Tues 5:45, Wed 5:30, Wed 6:15, Thurs 5:45 & Thurs 6:30 classes:

Dancers can wear any style/color of dance outfits-this includes leotards, dance shorts & skirts, leggings, dance dresses. Tights are not mandatory. Dancers need ballet shoes & black tap shoes (Mary Jane style or boot style)

 

Locally, Target has cute and well made dance outfits. Another great place to order is Amazon. Ther have great prices and a lot of variety.

 

Mon 6:50, Tues 6:45, Tues teens, Wed teens,

Dancers need to wear primarily black but can wear any style. Tanks, form fitting tshirts, leotards, dance shorts, leggings.  Tights are not required but if wearing shorts and legs are bare, you need to wear legwarmers. Bare legs stick to barre and floor.  Dancers need ballet shoes or turners and black tap shoes (boot  style, Mary Jane style-if still have from last year. Ages 13+ can wear heeled taps.

 

Target, Amazon, Walmart, etc have all of the above.

 

DANCE BAGS: I would suggest packing hair ties, water bottle, a sweater or sweatshirt in dance bags. *Older girls (teens) need to have all of this too. You may also want to have a knee or ankle brace in bag if you tend to have pain, roll ankle, etc. we give/loan out slot of races each dance year. I would also recommend Ibuprofin or Tylenol if they need. This is another frequent thing requested from our teens!