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Newsletter Registration Tuition Attendance Class Size Dress Code/Store The Café
Class Etiquette Placement Observation Parking & Safety Independent PE Friends Program

Birthday Parties

Add some funk and fun to your child's next birthday party, or even to your party. We offer hip hop, jazz, Broadway, Princess, Disco or customized birthday parties here at the center, or we can come to you. For more info, click here. Call today to customize your very own party, or just fill out this form and send it in.

Newsletter

Look for a monthly newsletter from SB DANCE ARTS the last week of the month. It has the latest info and happenings at SB DANCE ARTS.

To view our most current Newsletter, please click here.

Previous Newsletters:
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009

Registration

We send out confirmations and invoices September, December, and March to confirm your registration. There is an ANNUAL $30 registration fee per family.

Click here for a printable Student / Adult Registration Form. You can mail or submit this form in person.

Tuition - NEW TUITION PRICES and POLICY - effective May 2010

SB DANCE ARTS Proudly accepts VISA and Mastercard!

Youth Student Pricing

1 hour class 1 x week $150
1¼ hour class 1 x week $165
1 hour class 2 x week $255
1¼ hour class 2 x week $270
1½ hour class 1x week $175
1½ hour class 2x week $280
Private lesson 30 mins 2nd rate is directors rate $40/$50
Private lesson 60 mins 2nd rate is directors rate $70/$85
Semi-private lesson contact SB DANCE ARTS to customize lesson plan  

Adult Pricing
For all adult classes purchase a Club SB DANCE ARTS Card for savings and convenience:

Adult Pricing for 1 hr. and 1hr. 15 min. classes

    Adult College Student
  1 Class $17 $15
Club SB Dance Arts 4 Classes $64 $56
Club SB Dance Arts 8 Classes $104 $88
Club SB Dance Arts 16 Classes $160 $145

Adult Pricing for 1.5 hr. classes

    Adult College Student
  1 Class $20 $17
Club SB Dance Arts 4 Classes $70 $64
Club SB Dance Arts 8 Classes $115 $104
Club SB Dance Arts 16 Classes $208 $160

SB DANCE ARTS Student Discount: SB DANCE ARTS offers a discount to College/University students with valid ID.

Checks should be made payable to SANTA BARBARA DANCE ARTS.

SB DANCE ARTS Refund and Tuition Policy


  Tuition is based on a trimester system due in September, January, and March. We will assume your dancer is continuing classes and keep them on the rolls and in our billing system. If your dancer WILL NOT continue please contact the office to be removed from the roll sheets or YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR TUITION BECAUSE WE HAVE HELD YOUR SPOT!!!
  NO REFUNDS after 14 days of payment
 Communicate ALL class changes/drops through the OFFICE.
  In lieu of a refund, credit is available. Must be used within 1 year.
 Will prorate at a single class rate of $17.00.
  Balances past due beyond 30 days will be charged a $25.00 late fee. There will be a $25.00 late fee charged for every 30 days the balance is overdue.
  Students with unpaid balances will lose their space in class for the next session if not paid. Many classes have waiting lists that will be accommodated if tuition is not paid by existing students.
  Payment plans available - consult Laurie
  January tuition will include a non-refundable $50.00 per student/ per class costume deposit for our May recital. Fittings will be the first 3 weeks in January.
  If your dancer is NOT performing in the show, deadline for the office is February 1st! If you do not let us know by the deadline you will be charged the $50 and a costume will be ordered!!

Please email laurie@sbdancearts.com if you have any billing questions!

Student Placement:

See CLASSES section

Sign Up Boards

The SB DANCE ARTS Sign Up Board is on the LEFT after the office, but BEFORE the Café tables and chairs. Please have a look for upcoming workshops and master classes for your dancer.

Class Sizes:

Class sizes are determined by the age & level of the dancers as well as the size of the studio. Waiting lists are available for classes which have reached their maximum enrollment. Priority is given to students enrolled in another class at Dance Arts.

Independent Study / PE

Some students are eligible for PE credits that can be fulfilled by dance classes. Contact your school counselor for information about Independent Study PE (applies to junior high and high school students only). Allow Steven and Alana 1-2 weeks to complete applications! ALL students on independent PE are required to take a ballet class and pay a $100 annual fee to cover district insurance policy and pay for classes offered when we are not in session, BUT there is school in session. Please email steven@sbdancearts.com for more info. Click HERE to sign up for required Indy PE classes before classes start September 22nd.

Dress Code

We carry all recommended items in The Dance Store! Click HERE for more info.

ALL CLASSES - NO GUM! Dancers should have hair off their face. No jeans or skirts/dresses. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes that they can move in.

Pre School Classes - Younger students enrolled in Rhythm Jazz can wear fun and "dress-up" dance clothing such as skirts and tutus if they like.

Jazz - split soled jazz shoes* in TAN (new for 2010-2011). Jazz pants and shorts are recommended in black. (All dancers level 4A and Teen Jazz 3 and up should have tan and black jazz shoes, Black jazz shorts, pants and a black and nude leotard – these are frequently used to augment/under-dress costumes)

Hip Hop – Sneakers and comfortable clothes – skirts, and tutus not suggested. Sweatpants and baggy clothes are recommended! Please, no slip on sneaker/skimmers)

Tap – Tap shoes – we recommend our Revolution new slip on tap shoes available in the store. Comfortable clothes (see Jazz). Note: Heeled shoes not recommended.

Lyrical – Jazz shoes (tan), dance paws, or bare feet. Nude leotard may be necessary for the performance to under-dress costumes.

Broadway – See Jazz requirements. Broadway 3 and 4 should follow the extra requirements listed for Jazz 4A/Teen 3 and above). Broadway 3 and 4 may require character shoes – see instructor!

Ballet – pink ballet shoes (leather or canvas is fine). Dancers must wear leotard, tights and hair OFF the face. Jazz shorts and fitted warm ups OK.

Company – Black spaghetti strap leotard (Leos pinch front spaghetti strap leotard recommended), Black and Tan jazz shoes, Paws/AKA Illusions, nude leotard, Black jazz pants and black jazz shorts.

*Note: Jazz shoes are not required until your child is in Jazz Level 2A.

Punctuality / Attendance

Please be on time for class since a proper warm-up is imperative for injury prevention. If a dancer misses too much of the warm-up, they may be asked to sit out. Please notify SB DANCE ARTS if your child has an extended absence beyond two classes. If your child is injured and cannot dance, class should be attended and observed. Please keep your child home if you think they might be contagious. Making up classes is not mandatory but if your child is interested please talk to the instructor.

Important: Class attendance is very important, especially in the weeks prior to a performance. Please be aware and plan according (see schedule section for rehearsal and performance dates/times). MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY!!

Private lessons are to be arranged through the SB DANCE ARTS office!

Class Etiquette

We want your young dancer to have a fun time in class, however, we expect a high level of respect and attention during class time. Talking should be kept at a minimum out of respect for the teacher and other students. Students who are constantly disruptive may be asked to sit out. If you have any concerns regarding behavior and discipline in our classes, please call us at 966-5299. After three warnings we will call home and if there are further problems, we will set up a conference with parent and teacher.

Parking & Safety

There is a drop off point in front of the studio. Students are restricted to the deck and may not wait out on the street.

It is important that during regular business hours (mon-fri noon ­ 6pm) we use designated parking spots or street parking.

Calvary Chapel has generously offered their parking spaces Mon-Thurs for us. Please remember to park in the places all the way in the back across from the church entrance. The spaces that are before the church and closer to the Yanonali entrance are designated and you could get towed.

Class Observation / Etiquette

We enjoy parents watching classes and feel you should be able to observe the activities and individuals who work with your kids. To optimize your kids' participation, I would like to ask the following:

Please do not talk to each other while observing class.

Please keep younger and/or visiting children quiet and observant of class etiquette.

Do not give your young dancer corrections or instructions, even if you think they are not behaving properly.

No mobile phones are allowed in the studio.

While You Wait

We have a café seating area for parents to wait for their young dancer/artist to finish classes. Enjoy a snack or refreshment while you wait from the new and improved Dance Arts Store. All proceeds benefit our scholarship program.

Friends Program – NEW!!

SB DANCE ARTS has a new and exciting program to help introduce new people to the studio and help you SAVE!! This is an ACTIVE recruitment program and there are ABSOLUTELY NO RETROACTIVE CREDITS - NO EXCEPTIONS. You must carefully follow ALL THE STEPS BELOW to receive your credit.

    1. First you must fill out the Friends Program card and give to your FRIEND.
    2. The new student MUST present the card when they REGISTER for classes. If it is received after registration you will not receive your credit!
    3. The student must in fact be a NEW student who was not enrolled with Destination Dance SB or Dance Arts in the last two years.
    4. The credit will be applied after payment in full has been received from the new student.
    5. For each new person you bring that has completed ALL THE ABOVE STEPS, you will receive a $15.00 credit to your account! (credit only – no cash rewards)

Click HERE to download your friends form today!

 

 
  santa barbara dance arts. (805) 966-5299. info@sbdancearts.com
1 n. calle cesar chavez ste 100. santa barbara, ca 93103