Our Policies
We try our best to provide you with information throughout the dance season in many different forms (email, handouts, signs and verbal communication), however you may have additional questions or concerns. Please feel free to contact your teacher, office staff or the Studio Director at any time during the year.
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Short Session, Summer & Pop-Up Class Policies 2025
Registration: Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Tuition Information: Tuition is due at time of enrollment. There is no registration fee for short sessions, summer or pop-up classes.
Please note that tuition paid in advance is non-refundable, except in cases of medical necessity or other extenuating circumstances.
Short sessions do not perform a recital.
Returned Checks: $25 fee for all returned checks.
Waiting Room Policies: We are fortunate to provide a dedicated waiting area for our dance families. Please respect this space. No one should enter a dance studio without an ISD staff member present.
Drop-Off / Pick-Up: Dancers age 8 and up may be dropped off for class. Your dancer should wait INSIDE the building for pick-up. Pick-up should occur within 5 minutes of class ending.
Dress Code: Proper dance attire includes dancewear and clean dance shoes. Street shoes, jeans, large jewelry, and gum are not permitted in class. Shoulder-length or longer hair must be tied back. Additional dress code requirements may vary by dance style or teacher preference. No cell phones, food, or drinks (other than water) are allowed in the classroom View specific class dress code here
Health & Safety: If your dancer is feeling unwell or has a contagious illness, please refrain from attending class to protect the health of other dancers and staff. Any injury that may prevent full participation in class must be disclosed to the office staff or instructor prior to the start of class. This allows us to ensure appropriate accommodations and maintain a safe environment for all students.
Winter Weather/Unexpected Closure: If the studio must close due to winter weather, teacher illness, power outage or other unforeseen events, a make-up class will be offered or a refund provided.
Class Cancellation: We reserve the right to change or cancel classes due to low enrollment. If a class is cancelled for this reason, a refund will be granted or alternate class suggested.
Lost & Found: The studio is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Please label all personal belongings and check the lost and found regularly. Items left unclaimed for more than 30 days may be donated.
2025-2026 Season Policies
Registration: Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. We do not reserve spots for returning students and do not guarantee a spot for dancers who enroll later in the year. All class placements are at the discretion of the instructor and/or Studio Director.
2025-2026 Season Start Date: Classes begin Friday, September 5, 2025
2025-2026 Season Tuition Information:
Registration Fee:
Enrollment date 7/2/25-9/30/25: $30 per student, maximum of $50 per family
Enrollment date 10/1/25-10/31/25: $40 per student, maximum of $60 per family
Enrollment date 11/1/25-11/30/25: $50 per student, maximum of $70 per family
Enrollment date 12/1/25 and after: $50 per student
The registration fee is due at the time of enrollment.
Tuition Structure: Dance tuition is calculated as a full-season rate and divided into nine (9) equal monthly installments for your convenience.
All-Inclusive Tuition for Performance Classes: Performance classes are designed for dancers who will participate in our end-of-season recital. The all-inclusive tuition covers 32 weeks of classes, any required costume pieces, props, or accessories, and two recital tickets per dancer.
45-60 Minute Class – $79 / month
75-105 Minute Class – $99 / month
Tuition for Non-Performance Classes: Non-performance classes focus on skill-building without participation in the spring recital. Tuition includes 32 weeks of classes.
45-60 Minute Class - $69 / month
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We’re pleased to offer discounts for families and dancers taking multiple classes! First class full price, 2nd classes 7.5% off, 3+ classes 10% off
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month via autopay. Accounts overdue by more than one month may result in students being unable to attend class until the balance is resolved.
Please note that tuition paid in advance is non-refundable, except in cases of medical necessity or other extenuating circumstances.
To qualify for multiple class or sibling discounts, tuition must be paid as a single monthly payment (not in installments or from separate accounts).
Late Starts: Dancers starting late will receive a pro-rated tuition rate for their first month, based on the number of weeks missed. Please refer to the registration fee schedule above for details on adjustments based on the enrollment date.
Returned Checks: $25 fee for all returned checks.
Dropping or Changing Classes: To make changes to your schedule or drop a class, please notify the studio office by phone or email. Without notification, you'll remain enrolled and responsible for tuition, regardless of attendance. Once we are notified, you will only be responsible for the current month’s tuition. Please note: tuition already paid for previous months is non-refundable.
Class changes for performance classes must be completed by December 1, 2025.
Absence Make-Ups: Dancers can make up a missed class by contacting the office to schedule a make-up in the same age/level class or one level below, in any dance style. Each dancer is allowed up to five (5) make-up classes per season.
Extended Student Absences: No refunds will be given for extended absences due to family vacations, sports, musicals, or other voluntary activities. Please contact your teacher in advance as soon as you know of an expected extended absence. Participation in class or recital after an extended absence will be determined in collaboration with the teacher and Studio Director. Extended absences with no notice may result in removal from the recital piece or adjustment of class level.
Tuition will not be suspended for an extended absence. Students taking extended absences must still pay full tuition to keep their spot in their selected classes or they may choose to drop the class for the rest of the season. Make-up classes for the extended absences may be allowed at the teacher’s discretion depending on appropriate level available classes.
Waiting Room Policies: We are fortunate to be able to have a separate waiting area for families of our dancers, we ask that you please respect the space. No one should be in a dance studio without an ISD staff member present.
Pick-Up: Dancers should wait INSIDE the building for pick-up. Dancers must be picked up within 5 minutes of class dismissal.
Recital Participation: We will continue to keep families informed of our recital dates for this year. Participation in the recital is optional, please inform the office and your teacher if you do not plan to participate.
Dress Code: Proper dance attire includes dance clothes and clean dance shoes. Jeans, large jewelry and street shoes are not allowed. Shoulder-length and longer hair must be pulled back off the face. Additional dress code requirements are necessary depending on dance style and teacher preference. No cell phones, gum, food or drinks other than water in the classroom. View specific class dress code here
Winter Weather & Studio Closings: The dance year is based on 32 classes. Our calendar provides for more than 32 dance classes in the event of a snow day or power outage. Should the total number of snow days go beyond our extra classes, a make-up class will be offered during February Break or April Break.
Please note that while we do follow some of our local school districts’ Winter / Spring Break schedules, we do not close for every holiday that the school districts observe.
Health & Safety: If your dancer is feeling unwell or showing signs of a contagious illness, please keep them home to protect the health of other dancers and staff. Any injury that may prevent full participation in class must be disclosed to the office staff or instructor prior to the start of class. This allows us to ensure appropriate accommodations and maintain a safe environment for all students.
Class Cancellation: We reserve the right to change or cancel classes due to low enrollment. If a class is cancelled a refund will be granted or alternate class suggested.
Lost & Found: The studio is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Please label all personal belongings and check the lost and found regularly. Items left unclaimed for more than 30 days may be donated.
Family Dismissal: The Isabelle School of Dance reserves the right to dismiss any student or family who does not comply with studio policies or creates a disruptive environment. In such cases, any unused portion of prepaid tuition may be refunded at the discretion of the Studio Director.
Privacy Notice for Data Collected via our website, Facebook or Instagram
Privacy Policy for The Isabelle School of Dance, Inc.
Effective Date: June 26, 2025
This privacy notice outlines the practices of The Isabelle School of Dance, Inc. ("ISD," "we," or "our") regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal information gathered through our website (www.isabelledance.com), online registration platform as well as via Facebook and Instagram. This policy applies solely to information collected through these platforms.
1. Information We Collect We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide via email, online forms, or other direct contact. This may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Child's name and age
Class registration details
Payment information (if applicable)
2. How We Use Your Information We use the information you provide to:
Respond to inquiries
Process class registrations and payments
Communicate about class updates, events, and promotions
Improve our programs and services
Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email to share upcoming events, special offers, or policy updates.
3. Third-Party Services We may use third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, scheduling tools) to help deliver our services. These providers only access personal data as needed to perform their role. ISD does not control their privacy policies but takes reasonable steps to work with reputable, secure vendors.
4. Children’s Privacy Our website and social media platforms are intended for use by parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
5. Your Access to and Control Over Information You may contact us at any time to:
See what data we have about you
Update or correct your information
Request that we delete your information
Opt out of future communications
To request any of the above, please contact us via the email or phone number listed below.
6. Security We take precautions to protect your information both online and offline.
Sensitive data (e.g., credit card information) is encrypted and transmitted securely.
You can confirm this by looking for "https" in the URL and a lock icon in your browser.
Offline, only authorized employees have access to your information. All personal data is stored in secure systems.
7. Contact Us If you have any questions or feel that we are not abiding by this privacy policy, please contact us immediately:
Phone: 518-477-2441
Email: isabelleschoolofdance@gmail.com
Website: www.isabelledance.com
Thank you for trusting The Isabelle School of Dance. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your experience with us is safe, transparent, and positive.