Policies, Pricing, & FAQ

In order to process your online registration, you must agree to the terms & conditions for Stage Door School of Dance, listed below. 

FALL (September to June)

1. INITIAL PAYMENT: Upon registering for Fall 2023-2024 enrollment fees will be due for the total number of hours enrolled. Please refer to the pricing guidelines on our website. All fees are based on a total cost to attend 31 classes per dance season, broken down into 10 monthly installments. Your non-refundable initial payment includes payment 10 and your $30 registration fee, per dancer.
2. PAYMENT METHODS: We gladly accept the following forms of payment: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. In order to register your dancer, a valid form of payment must be linked to your MYSDSD account. ALL accounts will be automatically charged on the 5th of the month towards your tuition, September through May. If your card is declined, please note that an attempt to charge your card will occur again on the 10th with an additional $15 late fee. If your account becomes past due, your dancer will not be permitted to attend class until your balance is paid in full.
3. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL: Notice of your desire to withdrawal from any or all Stage Door classes must be submitted in writing to info@stagedoordancer.com and with a phone call to (631) 654-8858. This notification is required to properly adjust your account and cancel billing for the following month. If notice is not given, your account will continue to be billed and you will be responsible for the charges. *Please note that accounts cannot be placed on hold if an injury prevents your dancer from taking class, they are encouraged to attend in person to observe or via our virtual class platform.
4. COSTUMES: Dance costumes are paid in FULL by November 14th. If your dancer withdraws after costumes are ordered, they cannot be returned or refunded. Dancers who withdrew can pick up their costumes the first week of June.
5. RECITAL: Our annual recital participation is highly encouraged. Each class has been pre-assigned to one recital performance. If you choose to opt out of the recital, we must be notified no later than January.
6. ABSENCES: If you are unable to attend a class due to injury, or a prior engagement please contact info@stagedoordancer.com. Tuition will NOT be prorated or adjusted in any way due to absences.
7. LATE PICK UP: We must be notified if a parent/guardian will be late to pick up their child. After two or more late pickups, a fee of $10 will be posted to your account.
8. CANCELLATION POLICY: Stage Door School of Dance reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment and will place your dancer into an appropriate class.
9. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I hereby acknowledge and understand that participating in both the on-premises and virtual classes offered by Stage Door School of Dance may require a degree of physical fitness, agility, stamina, and strength and that it may involve strenuous exercise. I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or damages which may incur as a result of participating in any class offered by Stage Door School of Dance. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless Stage Door School of Dance, its owners, operators, employees and instructors from any and all liability whatsoever for any and all damages, losses or injuries, including death, I may sustain to my person or property or both, including but not limited to any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, expenses, and costs, including attorney fees, which may arise out of, result from or in connection in any manner with the participation in both virtual classes or classes taken physically at the Stage Door School of Dance studio premises.
10. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: As the legal parent or guardian, I give permission to Stage Door School of Dance, its owners, and operators to seek medical treatment for the participant in the event they are not able to reach a parent or guardian. I hereby declare any physical/mental problems, restrictions, or conditions and/or declare the participant to be in good physical and mental health.
11. RECITAL MEDIA PACKAGE: Recital Media Package is paid in full by March 14th. This is a mandatory fee for all recital participating dance families. Dancers who are not in the recital will not be charged. Package includes professional class group digital photo and digital download of the dance recital.
12. PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: I give permission for Stage Door School of Dance (SDSD) to take photos of me or my child for promotional purposes, while participating in SDSD activities. This includes all photos taken during recital costume photo days.  Names of students will not be used or disclosed.
13. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: Classes will not be canceled and will resume via Zoom. Families will be notified through our website if the studio is closed due to inclement weather. Zoom links are in each dancer’s MYSDSD account.
14. ADULT DROP IN: See the front desk for more information.

SUMMER (July to August)

1. INITIAL PAYMENT: Payment of the full session’s tuition is due at the time of Registration This payment includes the one-time class charge per dancer as well as a $30 Registration Fee per student or $40 per family. Class sizes are limited and placement in a specific class cannot be guaranteed unless the account is paid in full.
2. PAYMENT METHODS: We gladly accept the following forms of payment: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express. To register your dancer, a valid form of payment must be linked to your MYSDSD account. ALL accounts will be automatically charged upon receiving your registration.
3. PAYMENT FEES: Returned checks and or declined credit cards will incur a $25.00 fee per occurrence.
4. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL: Notice of your desire the withdrawal from any or all Stage Door classes must be submitted in writing to info@stagedoordancer.com and by phone call to (631) 654-8858. This notification is required to properly adjust your account. If notice is not given your account will continue to be billed automatically and you will be responsible for the charges.
5. REFUND: Summer tuition and registration fee is non-refundable.
   ABSENCES: If you are unable to attend a class due to injury, or a prior engagement please see the front desk for a make-up class option. Tuition will NOT be prorated or adjusted in any way due to absences.
6. CANCELLATION POLICY: Stage Door School of Dance reserves the right to cancel any class for low enrollment and will place dancers into appropriate classes where available.
7. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless Stage Door School of Dance, its owners and operators from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or in route to or from any of said premises. I understand and accept that Stage Door School of Dance will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any personal property brought onto the premises or at rehearsal and performance sites. I understand that appropriate physical contact is required during the instruction of dance, and I give permission for instructors to make appropriate physical contact with me or my child for such instruction.
8. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: As the legal parent or guardian, I give permission to Stage Door School of Dance, its owners and operators to seek medical treatment for the participant in the event they are not able to reach a parent or guardian. I hereby declare any physical/mental problems, restrictions, or conditions and/or declare the participant to be in good physical and mental health.
9. PHOTO RELEASE: I give permission for Stage Door School of Dance (SDSD) to take photos of me or my child for promotional purposes, while participating in SDSD activities. Names of students will not be used or disclosed. This includes all photos taken during recital costume photo days. I understand that for the safety of our dancers and their families, all photos and or videos of SDSD classes, rehearsals and/or performances, including dancers in SDSD costumes, will not be published or posted publicly, in printed or electronic format, without the express written permission of SDSD and the Director, Branding and Communications. Parental permission will be requested.

DAILY PROTOCOLS

• WHO IS PERMITTED IN THE BUILDING: As of February 1, 2022 students, staff, and 1 parent / guardian are permitted into the building during class times. Siblings of dancers may also enter the facility with the 1 designated parent / guardian.

• FACE MASKS (UPDATED FEB. 28, 2022): Face masks will be OPTIONAL ONLY as of Wednesday, March 2, 2022. If you should choose to require your dancer to continue to wear their face mask, please note that staff / faculty will no longer be responsible for monitoring your dancer’s face mask use. We encourage parents / guardians to remain in the building and watch their class via our screens to monitor your dancer. Should your dancer not be wearing a mask against your wishes, we kindly ask that you address this matter directly with your student. A front desk associate will be more than happy to go into the classroom to bring your child out to you as to not disrupt the class or other dancers.

  Please note: This rule applies to our studio only. This rule does not currently apply to any SDSD event held outside of our facility such competitions or performances, as those rules will be set by the facility provider.   

• HAND SANITIZERS: There are hand sanitizing stations at the entry of the building, and at the entry of every studio. All staff and students are encouraged to hand sanitize prior to entering and exiting each studio.

• HANDS-ON CORRECTIONS: Hands-on corrections, and partnering are not recommended at this time. So, we will be providing auditory instruction and demonstration only.

• CLASS LENGTH: Every class will be 50 minutes long to allow sufficient time for safe pickup. At the end of class, all dancers will be escorted from their dance class to our Parent Pickup area at the entry of the Building.

• DAILY STUDIO SANITATION: Stage Door staff will be working diligently to sanitize all touch points between all classes. We have improved our sanitation methods based on COVID-19 requirements and will continue to do so to protect our dancers and families.

POSITIVE CASE / EXPOSURE PROTOCOLS

If a dancer tests positive for COVID-19:

• Parents / Guardians must communicate your positive test result to studio via info@stagedoordancer.com or Calling (631) 654-8858.

• Classes with exposures will be emailed by Stage Door School of Dance to be notified of said exposure.

• All dancers who test positive for COVID-19 or who have been notified that they were exposed to COVID-19 within their Stage Door School of Dance CLASS, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION, are asked to not enter the Stage Door School of Dance facility for 5 days from recieving their test results or exposure notification.

• Should you have additional SDSD classes within those 5 days you are asked to participate in class via zoom.

If a dancer has been exposed to COVID-19 outside of Stage Door:

• Parents / guardians must communicate your exposure / quarantine to studio via info@stagedoordancer.com or calling (631) 654-8858.

• Refrain from entering the Stage Door School of Dance facility for 5 days from the start of your exposure notification.

• Should you have any SDSD classes within those 5 days you are asked to participate in class via Zoom.

DANCER DOS AND DON’TS

All dancers are asked to bring only the essentials to class and follow all of the instructions below to ensure a safe, fun, learning environment!

DO!

• Bring only a Water Bottle and Change of Shoes and only if necessary a cell phone.

• Follow instructions waiting to enter your classroom.

• Where a face mask over your mouth and nose at all times.

• Try to stay social distanced from other dancers during class when possible.

• Try to use the bathroom before entering the building.

• HAVE FUN!

DON’T!

• Attend class if you are not feeling well.

• Bring any unnecessary things like full Dance Bags, t-shirts, dolls, toys, food.

• Touch other dancers.

• Use the Water Fountain (this will not be available for use).

• Enter any closed off areas (additional bathroom stalls, unused studios)