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The DEAC Season begins September 3, 2024 & concludes with the Student Production weekend tentatively scheduled June 13 & 14, 2025.

Tuition

DEAC monthly tuition is based upon the total number of hours the student/family dances per week.  The annual fee is divided into ten (10) monthly installments paid the first of each month; from the point of registration through June.  Each class is guaranteed 35 lessons. All dance families must pay June tuition regardless of recital participation. Our Current Calendar offers 36+ lessons per class & solos to accommodate for snow days & unexpected cancellations. Calendar subject to change.

 Tuition is due the 1^st of the month and courtesy is given to the 10^th of the month.  Payment is made on our parent portal or payable via check or cash during office hours.  Customers can choose between 2 easy methods:  monthly auto debit on the 5^th or monthly self-pay.    Access to the parent portal can be found on our website at www.DancExplosionArts.com under the Online Parent Portal tab.  A notice to all customers that select auto debit: If the 5^th of the month falls on a SUNDAY, the payment will be auto debit the following day.  In addition, transactions that are not monthly tuition related including costume payments or recital package will NOT be auto debited. Families must log on to make additional payments

Contact and Information on the Parent Portal

Please take a moment now to review your child’s information on the Parent Portal including contacts, emergency contacts, allergies/medications and medical concerns.  Items of note to review also include classes and t-shirt sizes.  They are not auto populated.  IT IS IMPERATIVE to have the contact and emergency contact information.  We would like to be prepared in the event of any circumstance. All information is valid and of note.

Triple Threat Discount Information

A Triple Threat dancer is one that is enrolled in three classes.  Triple threat credits are not automatically populated by our system. Therefore, credits will be inputted into the system and be available on your account as we progress through the month of September.

 Events

The studio has two main showcases. This year, we have the Winter Performance, Frozen on December 21st and our End of Year Student Showcases entitled Written in the Stars on June 13th & 14th.  These dates are subject to change. Not all classes will be performing for the full duration of these events.

Our December production is a small-scale event designed to give our dancers stage experience.  The costuming is simplified with what we have in stock in our costume closet as well as do-it-yourself designs.

Our June Production preparation will be slightly different this year with one week of in-house costume dress rehearsals during REGULAR CLASS TIME at DEAC the week of June 4th-10th. This will then be followed by a two-day technical rehearsal at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center June 11th & 12th in scheduled time slots.   Tech rehearsals are great and necessary for dancers to become familiar to lights, entrances, exits, location of bathrooms, and backstage staffing.

DEAC will continue a three-show format:

• Show 1 Friday Evening, June 13th for mixed classes level 1-7
• Show 2 Saturday Matinee June 14th for Intro, Pre, and Primary students
• Show 3 Saturday Evening June 14th for mixed classes level 1-7.Event formats & dates are subject to change based upon performance requirements and duration.

*The June production will have costume fees due in October and final payments in Feb.  Additional information below*

Inclement Weather

Due to inclement weather, DEAC reserves the right to cancel classes. Please refer to studio email, website, Facebook, & Instagram accounts for updates.

 

Dress Code

Uniformed dancers allow for a structured & disciplined classroom.  Solid color leotards & tights are required for all classes. Sports bras, bike shorts, dance shorts, or biketards are acceptable for all classes level 2 and up with the exception of ballet.  Leg warmers and fitted cover-ups are permitted during winter months.  Any outfit, within reason, is acceptable for tap & hip hop provided it does not interfere with movement and provides adequate coverage.  Hair MUST be pulled back for ALL CLASSES.  A bun for ballet is a must and other hairstyles such as a pony tail or braids are acceptable for other classes.

Intro to Dance, Pre Dance & Level 1A : Pink Leather Ballet shoes, Black Tap Buckle Shoes, Leotard & Tights. Please make sure your dancer’s name is on the outside of their bag and each item has their name or initials inside.

LEVEL 1B BALLET AND UP:

When signing your child up for ballet, you are signing them up for lessons in discipline & hard work; With that, comes the ballet dress code.  Although it may seem unnecessary to parents or people unfamiliar with the dance world, ballet dress code has been around for centuries.

Why??

• Focus & Structure
• Mindset of learning
• Less likely to be distracted by adjusting their clothing
• Hair pulled back securely won’t be played with or push out of the face
• Teacher can see and correct lines, posture, & placement.

LEVEL 2 & Higher must wear pink Ballet Tights, Black leotard, and Pink ballet shoes.  Boys must wear a white T-shirt, black pants or shorts and black ballet shoes.

Shoe Recommendations

Tap: Uni-Sex Black Oxfords

Jazz: Bloch Pulse in Tan

Jazz/Contemporary/Lyrical: Dance attire including leotards, dance shorts, & foot paws.

Hip Hop: Clean bottom (inside only) shoes

Teen Dance 101: Leotards, bootie shorts, sports bras, and comfortable workout clothes including leggings and bike shorts, Footwear can include Bloch Pulse or Foot Paws if a dancer has access to these items, if they do not, barefeet are acceptable.

Acro Dance or Tumble & Bounce: Bare Feet

Please visit www.DiscountDance.com & enter teacher code TP44059 for a dress code suggestions and shoe recommendations.

Tuition Payments are NOT all inclusive.

 

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCLUDE:

•   Costume Payments for the JUNE production are divided into 2 payment installments (Oct & Feb). The first installment is $40 per class, per costume but will vary to accommodate levels.  The total amount for each costume can range from  $70-$95 per costume/per class TOTAL with tights & accessories included. Recital participation is optional but encouraged. 
• Recital Fee of $62 per student ($18 per each additional dancer in family) to include show participation fee, production t-shirt, & Recital Download is due in May.
• Solo/Duet lessons, competitive company participation &competition fees.
• Purchase of photographs, & merchandise.
• Required shoes and dance apparel for classes.

 PARKING & TRAFFIC

As you know, Babcock and Three degree are very busy road ways and our studio is busy particularly at the 4:50-6:25 hours. Give yourself time to travel to and from the studio.  If your dancer does not require assistance entering the studio, drop offs are welcome and encouraged.  Please do not park in front of the door way.  It is a danger to our dancers exiting out of the building. There is parking available across the street for parents that are coming in without children, parents that want to sit in the car, or those with older children.  A crosswalk and button for crossing is located at the intersection.  We request families limit parents and guardians to 1 per family in the studio when possible  We like our dancers and families to feel like they have space in our main lobby. The upstairs atrium is always great for our Studio 3 students and parents as well.

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• Holidays have been taken into consideration.  There are no credits for missed classes.
• Dancers are placed in levels according to their experience & ability. Placement is done with attention to the child’s progress to ensure a fulfilling and beneficial dance education.  We are constantly evaluating placement to ensure proper goal setting & success by our students in the event a modification needs to take place a member of our team will reach out.

*DEAC deserves the right to edit, change, or adjust any policies at any time without notification.

In addition, the class schedule and calendar are subject to change* 

Questions? Please reach out to us at [email protected]

Thank you for choosing DancExplosion Arts Center!