WHAT IS A COSTUME DEPOSIT?
A costume deposit is a $60 payment towards your Spring performance costume. We try to budget our costumes between $60-$75 which includes all pieces necessary (except shoes) for your dancer's spectacular Spring performance. We begin collecting these deposits early so we can order costumes in advance and make sure all alterations are completed in a timely manner. As costumes are finalizes early Spring, there may be an adjustment to your dancer's costume. This could be an additional cost or refund. We try and make this adjustment early Spring and email you with that adjusted amount.
HOW MANY COSTUME DEPOSITS DO I OWE?
This will be different for each dancer. A general rule of thumb is each dancer is in one piece per class they take. However, there are exceptions to this as most Combo classes will have two pieces as well as our high school classes. Each class has been charged ONE deposit at this time. We are working to determine the number of deposits due for each class (i.e. combo and hs classes). This will be finalized no later than December 5, 2018.
Ex: Your dancer takes Jazz I only. He/She will have one costume deposit due November 15. This will be drafted on that date. Any remaining adjustment to this amount will be made closer to the Spring show and you will be notified via email. All costume balances are due no later than two weeks prior to the Spring show.
WHAT IS THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE?
Costume deposits will begin being collected on the 15th of each month beginning November 2018. You may make a payment at the front desk before the 15th of each month. If no payment has been made by November 15, your portal will be drafted $60. See below for the full schedule.
*Even though your portal may show multiple deposits due, only ONE costume deposit of $60 per month is due. You are welcome to pay deposits in advance but only one will be drafted each month.
WHAT IS A PERFORMANCE FEE?
A small performance fee is charged for families based on the number of performance pieces your dancer will perform. This is roughly $10 per piece with a discount added if your family has more than one student enrolled. There is much time and supplies needed to order and professionally organize and distribute each dancer's special costume beyond the "costume cost" charged. We also have an on-site seamstress for all performances. This fee covers these costs.
WHAT OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING COSTUMES SHOULD I KNOW?
Once costumes are ordered for your dancer, they cannot be refunded or returned. Please communicate as soon as possible with us if you have a show conflict. Many costume companies do not accept refunds, some costumes are special order and we alter many of our costumes.
Payment for costumes is due on the schedule above. If payment is not received, we cannot guarantee that your dancer's costume will be ordered. If you need to make special arrangements, please contact Lara at lfsdwebster@gmail.com.
**All final tuition and costume payments must be made two weeks prior to the show.
PERFORMANCE PARTICIPATION
We assume all dancers are participating in the Spring performance. If your son/daughter does NOT plan on participating in the Spring show, you MUST notify the front desk by December 1 or you will be responsible for the costume fee.
A costume deposit is a $60 payment towards your Spring performance costume. We try to budget our costumes between $60-$75 which includes all pieces necessary (except shoes) for your dancer's spectacular Spring performance. We begin collecting these deposits early so we can order costumes in advance and make sure all alterations are completed in a timely manner. As costumes are finalizes early Spring, there may be an adjustment to your dancer's costume. This could be an additional cost or refund. We try and make this adjustment early Spring and email you with that adjusted amount.
HOW MANY COSTUME DEPOSITS DO I OWE?
This will be different for each dancer. A general rule of thumb is each dancer is in one piece per class they take. However, there are exceptions to this as most Combo classes will have two pieces as well as our high school classes. Each class has been charged ONE deposit at this time. We are working to determine the number of deposits due for each class (i.e. combo and hs classes). This will be finalized no later than December 5, 2018.
Ex: Your dancer takes Jazz I only. He/She will have one costume deposit due November 15. This will be drafted on that date. Any remaining adjustment to this amount will be made closer to the Spring show and you will be notified via email. All costume balances are due no later than two weeks prior to the Spring show.
WHAT IS THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE?
Costume deposits will begin being collected on the 15th of each month beginning November 2018. You may make a payment at the front desk before the 15th of each month. If no payment has been made by November 15, your portal will be drafted $60. See below for the full schedule.
*Even though your portal may show multiple deposits due, only ONE costume deposit of $60 per month is due. You are welcome to pay deposits in advance but only one will be drafted each month.
- November 15
- December 15
- January 15
- February 15
- March 15
- April 15 (All remaining deposits due)
- May 15 (All performance fees due and any costume adjustments due)
WHAT IS A PERFORMANCE FEE?
A small performance fee is charged for families based on the number of performance pieces your dancer will perform. This is roughly $10 per piece with a discount added if your family has more than one student enrolled. There is much time and supplies needed to order and professionally organize and distribute each dancer's special costume beyond the "costume cost" charged. We also have an on-site seamstress for all performances. This fee covers these costs.
WHAT OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING COSTUMES SHOULD I KNOW?
Once costumes are ordered for your dancer, they cannot be refunded or returned. Please communicate as soon as possible with us if you have a show conflict. Many costume companies do not accept refunds, some costumes are special order and we alter many of our costumes.
Payment for costumes is due on the schedule above. If payment is not received, we cannot guarantee that your dancer's costume will be ordered. If you need to make special arrangements, please contact Lara at lfsdwebster@gmail.com.
**All final tuition and costume payments must be made two weeks prior to the show.
PERFORMANCE PARTICIPATION
We assume all dancers are participating in the Spring performance. If your son/daughter does NOT plan on participating in the Spring show, you MUST notify the front desk by December 1 or you will be responsible for the costume fee.
