2006-2007

Attendance/Make-Up Policy
Dance requires discipline and consistency. For this reason, we expect students to attend class every week. When a student misses a rehearsal, it not only hinders their performance, it hinders the overall progress and cohesiveness of the class. No refunds/credits are given for Dancers missing class, classes cancelled due to inclement weather, missed classes due to vacation, Holidays and/or days off. Make-up classes are available for absences due to illness or other personal reasons, during regularly scheduled classes; provided, however, missed classes must be made-up within two (2) weeks of the absence and can only be made up in a class of the same dance discipline, of equal or lower level. Registration at the front desk for make-up classes is required. Missed classes may not be applied to unpaid or overdue tuition. Business Discussion
If at any time you wish to speak with an instructor, please leave a message with the front desk receptionist and the instructor will call you. The dancers are our utmost priority and we are here to serve them. Our goal is to provide a fun and challenging dance education. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let us know. Contact can also be made through email at bfunkdance@yahoo.com.Dancer Code of Conduct
To ensure that dancers receive a full hour of instruction and an appropriate warm-up, it is imperative that students arrive on time for all classes. Please make sure you come to class physically and mentally prepared to dance. Dancers are expected to respect their instructors and fellow students. Any rude or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Any student who damages property at the studio will be held financially responsible. Inappropriate behavior will be handled in the following manner:
1. Verbal Warning 2. Parent Conference 3. Suspension from class.

Dress Code
Students are expected to “dress the part” of a dancer. In ballet and jazz classes it is extremely important for the instructors to be able to see the student’s body, free from baggy or restrictive clothing. The following dress code is in place to ensure dancers can move freely and instructors can make proper body alignment corrections. Dance attire and shoes can be purchased either through Dance Distributors 1-800-33-Dance / www.dancedistributors.com or at Premier Dance Gear located in the Enchanted Forrest Shopping Center.
The following items are expected dance attire.
3 TO 4 YEARS OLD CREATIVE MOVEMENT
HAIR PULLED BACK INTO A PONYTAIL OR BUN
• BLACK OR PINK LEOTARD
• PINK, BLACK, OR FLESH TIGHTS
• PINK BALLET SHOES – EX: DANCE DISTRIBUTORS DD-S46 (no slippers from target / payless)
• BLACK MARY JANE TAP SHOES (WITH BUCKLE) NO TIES – EX: CAPEZIO C-3800C
• NO COVER-UPS PERMITED (T-SHIRTS, SWEATPANTS, JEANS, ETC)
5 TO 8 YEARS OLD JAZZ/TAP COMBO CLASSES
HAIR PULLED BACK INTO A PONYTAIL
• ANY COLORED LEOTARD OR DANCE TANK TOP
• JAZZ SHORTS OR JAZZ PANTS
• BLACK OR TAN TIGHTS (NO STOCKINGS OR PANTYHOSE)
• TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES – EX: DANCE CLASS DC-GB0
• BLACK MARY JANE TAP SHOES (WITH BUCKLE) NO TIES – EX: CAPEZIO C-3800C
• NO COVER-UPS PERMITED (T-SHIRTS, SWEATPANTS, JEANS, ETC)
All BALLET CLASSES:
HAIR PULLED BACK INTO A PONYTAIL OR BUN
• BLACK LEOTARD
• PINK OR BLACK TIGHTS
• PINK CANVAS BALLET SHOES – EX: SANSHA S-1C
• WRAP SKIRTS PERMITTED AT TEACHERS DISCREATION
• NO COVER-UPS PERMITED (T-SHIRTS, SWEATPANTS, JEANS, ETC)
All JAZZ CLASSES
HAIR PULLED BACK INTO A PONYTAIL
• ANY COLORED LEOTARD OR DANCE TANK TOP
• JAZZ SHORTS OR JAZZ PANTS
• BLACK OR TAN TIGHTS (NO STOCKINGS OR PANTYHOSE)
• TAN SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES – EX: CAPEZIO CG-05
• NO COVER-UPS PERMITED (T-SHIRTS, SWEATPANTS, JEANS, ETC)
All TAP CLASSES
HAIR PULLED BACK INTO A PONYTAIL
• ANY COLORED LEOTARD OR DANCE TANK TOP
• JAZZ SHORTS OR JAZZ PANTS
• BLACK OR TAN TIGHTS (NO STOCKINGS OR PANTYHOSE)
• BLACK TAP OXFORD – EX: BLOCH B-S0301L
All HIP HOP AND BREAKING CLASSES
• T-SHIRT, TANK TOP, HOODIES, SWEATSHIRTS, ETC
• SWEATPANTS OR JAZZ PANTS (NO JEANS OR SHORTS)
• SOCKS
• SNEAKERS (NO DARK SOLES)
• HATS ARE PERMITTED
**Male students enrolled in ballet, tap & jazz classes may wear black pants and a white tank or T-shirt.
**Students who are enrolled in the 12 and up ballet, tap & jazz classes may want to purchase the following undergarments for support:
1) Flesh tone body tight - Body Wrappers BW-253
2) Flesh tone bra with clear straps and clear back – Body Wrappers: BW-275
Tuition
The undersigned Dancer or Parent/Guardian acknowledges and understands that, upon b-funk’s acceptance of the registration, Dancers are enrolled, and the undersigned and the Dancer are financially responsible for the tuition for the entire 9 month session, commencing on September 11, 2006 and continuing through May 31, 2007 (“Dance Session”). The annual registration fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.
For the convenience of the undersigned Dancer or Parent/Guardian, tuition may be paid according to one of three different payment plans. Plan #3 is only available to Dancers taking four (4) or more classes per week or for families with multiple Dancers who, together, take four (4) or more classes per week.
Plan #1: Year Paid in Full ~ Payment in full of Tuition (less a 5% discount), provided that payment
in full of said amount is made at the time of submission of Registration.
Plan #2: Tri-Monthly ~ Payment of Tuition shall be made in three (3) equal installments as follows:
1st payment – due at time of submission of registration; 2nd Payment – due December 1, 2006;
Final Payment – due March 1, 2007.

Plan#3: Monthly ~ Payment of Tuition shall be made in equal installments, each of which shall be
due and payable by the fifth (5th) day of each month. For Dancers or Parents/Guardians selecting
Plan #3, payment of the first (1st) and last month of installments must be remitted at time
of submission of Registration.**As a convenience, we offer an Automatic Payment Plan. To enroll, request a Credit Card Authorization form to automatically have Tuition installments deducted from your Visa or MasterCard. This option is free of charge.
***Please be advised that b.Funk Dance Company DOES NOT mail invoices for the payment of Tuition installments, unless an account is delinquent. It is incumbent on the undersigned Dancer or Parent/Guardian to remit payment, as required herein, without being invoiced for same.
Late Payments
Tuition installments not received within five (5) days of their due date shall be considered late; each such installment which is late shall be assessed a late fee of $10.00 for each month that it remains due and payable.
Returned Checks
All returned checks will be assessed a $25.00 returned check fee per check. Upon submission of the undersigned Dancer or Parent/Guardian of one or more returned checks that are returned for non-sufficient funds, b.funk Dance Company reserves the right to require that all future payments be made by cash, money order, certified check or credit card.
Class Withdrawal & Refund Policy
Registration submitted before September 1, 2006, Dancers shall be permitted to withdraw from classes, without penalty, until October 31, 2006. Dancers submitting their registrations after November 1, 2005 shall have thirty (30) days from the date of submission of the Registration to withdraw from classes. Requests for withdrawal from one or more classes must be made by the Dancer or Parent/Guardian on a Withdrawal form, which can be obtained at the front desk. Upon such withdrawal, within the time frames permitted, Tuition shall be prorated for the class session. No refunds shall be made for withdrawals not timely made and the undersigned Dancer and Parent/Guardian shall remain responsible for the full annual tuition regardless of class participation.

Schedule
Class schedule is subject to change based on enrollment. Students will be evaluated in the first two weeks of class and level changes may be made based on teachers’ recommendation. Anyone needing to switch classes due to teacher recommendation must do so by September 30th. You must complete a “Student Class Transfer” form. In addition, you must have a signature from your teacher.
Dancers wishing to add or drop classes may do so until October 31st. Requests will be taken pending space in the class. Complete an “Add/Drop” form at the front desk. Completed forms may be given to front desk personnel. Trial classes
A student may take one trial class per discipline of dance pending space in the class. Trial classes will be offered until October 31, 2006. Cost is $15.00 per trial class.Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for any student. These lessons are for skill development and/or brushing up on group dance routines.
• Solo Private $30.00 per half hour
• Duo Private $25.00 per student, for a half hour.
• Trio Private $20.00 per student, for a half hour.
Choreographed routines for competition, talent shows, solos, duos and trios are the following prices. Total price includes the instructors’ choreography, instructors’ time, and studio rental.
Solo $420.00 for four (4) one hour classes Duo/Trio $620.00 for four (4) one hour classes
(Any additional lessons will be billed at $45.00 per hour after completing the 4 classes.)
Studio Rentals
Studio space may be rented for practice at the cost of $30.00 per hour.
Holiday Closings
Thanksgiving: November 20-25, 2006
Winter Holiday: December 23, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Spring Break: April 2-7, 2007
Memorial Day: May 28, 2007Inclement Weather
Studio closing will follow Howard County School District. Should poor weather conditions begin in the evening hours, please call the studio voice mail at 410-313-8199 for class status. Class status will be on the answering machine by 1:00pm.News and Studio Updates
We will have flyers and newsletters distributed to the students throughout the year. In order to help parents receive recent news it is important that you come in to the studio monthly to check the board in the lobby and the front desk for new flyers. We also do e-mail blasts. To insure we have your e-mail address, please see the front desk receptionist. We will do our best to make sure each student receives the information. We will also try to keep our website updated with new information. Please help us by checking with your dancer for updates.

Recital
The annual production is scheduled for the end of May or beginning of June depending on the availability of the school. The week prior will need to be reserved for recital practice, tech and dress rehearsals. Participation in the recital is optional. If you participate in the recital it is mandatory to attend technical and lighting rehearsal as well as full dress rehearsal. Exact times and dates of all rehearsals and shows will be announced in the coming months. Students unable to attend mandatory rehearsals will not be permitted to participate in the recital.
• Tuition must be paid in full for participation in the recital.
• Costumes must be paid in full by November 1, 2006. Costumes will not be ordered without full payment.
If the dancer will not be participating in the recital a “Recital Withdrawal” form must be completed and returned by November 1, 2006. You may pick up this form at the front desk. The start of business, November 2, 2006 you will be financially responsible for all recital costs if you have not completed this form. No exceptions. It is important that you complete this form so that we do not order a costume for you and so that we can inform the teacher of your decision.
Staging and Dress Rehearsal is the final opportunity to make any last minute adjustments and to set placement and lighting for the show. It is very important to have the dancer’s full attention to ensure that the rehearsal and recital goes as smoothly and quickly as possible. As a result, all recital rehearsals are closed to everyone except dancers and pre-assigned backstage volunteers. A limited number of volunteers will be needed for rehearsals and during the recital. A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk closer to the recital and only those individuals who have signed-up in advance will be permitted into the auditorium or backstage.
Last year we had three shows; two on Saturday and one on Sunday afternoon. Each student will participate in at least one show, possibly more. Please be aware there are additional fees associated with the recital such as costumes, tights, shoes, and tickets.
Recital Tickets
Each family will be sent an invoice in advance to purchase four tickets. After the advance ticket purchase deadline, tickets will be made available to the public. We would encourage you to purchase your four tickets in advance as our shows do sell out! Ticket sales help offset facility rental, professional sound, lighting and staging fees and other costs associated with the production. Please keep in mind that this is a professional quality production. In addition, a portion of proceeds will benefit a local charity and the B. Funk B. Real Scholarship Award.
Costumes
We will be invoicing dancers for costumes in October. All costume payments are due by November 1, 2006. Costume fees range from $45.00-$100.00. Measurements will be taken in class. Once a costume is ordered, no refunds will be given and all balances must be paid in full. B.Funk B. Real Scholarship Award
A $1,000. scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior at the annual recital. This money is given to assist our graduating seniors with college expenses. Any current senior High School dancer at B.Funk may apply for the B.Funk B. Real Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to the student who has shown improvement in their dancing and has been an excellent role model at the studio. Applications are available at the front desk. Birthday Parties
Come and celebrate your special day or any other occasion with a dance party at B. Funk. Parties last 2 hours, including one hour of instruction and an hour to party, eat, play games, etc. Cost is $15 per person (10-person payment minimum). See the front desk personnel for more information or to schedule a party.Parking
We have additional parking in the back of the building. There is a lighted sidewalk at the end of the building leading to the studio. Please do not block or wait in the handicapped area or at the top of the road for students. Your safety is our utmost priority. Thank you for your cooperation.