TUITION RATES & STUDIO POLICIES

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Our dress code is designed to keep dancers safe and distraction-free by having proper, well-fitting footwear and attire. Dancers must adhere to the dress code. Click here for our dress code details.  

Each student is eligible for up to two free trial classes per year. Eligibility resets one year after the date of your first trial class at Eastside.

You can schedule a trial class through the Class Portal or contact us directly and we'll be happy to assist with scheduling. After the two free trials have been used, additional trial classes are available for a $30 drop-in fee, which will be charged to the card on file.

Please note that booking a trial class does not guarantee a spot in that class. If the class reaches capacity before your scheduled trial date, you will need to select a different class with availability.

If a class is full, please sign up for the waitlist. When a spot opens, you will receive a text and email notification that a spot is available and a link to register. Registration for the open spot will be first come first serve. To be removed from the waitlist, please respond to the text or email and let us know. 

 Makeup Class Policy
Enrollment reserves your dancer’s spot in class. Regular attendance is important for progress. As a courtesy, we offer up to 6 make-up classes during the School Year Session and 3 make-up classes during the Summer Session, per enrolled class, if space is available in a similar class.

• Make-ups must be completed within the same session (25/26 Session or Summer).
   
• Make-ups are not guaranteed, non-transferable, and not available:
  • During the first two weeks of a session
  • During Watch Weeks or after April 1st
  • After unenrolling
  • For missed camps or camp days

 How do I cancel my enrollment?

• You must unenroll from class by filing out our Class Drop Form, linked here: Class Drop Form

Please submit this form prior to the 1st of the following month to avoid being charged for that following month. (i.e.: Last month of classes in February, please cancel before March 1st).

Parent Acknowledgements:

•  I understand that my class(es) cannot be dropped if I have an outstanding or overdue balance, and I have reviewed my account to confirm that my balance is fully paid.
• I understand that this form must be submitted before the 1st of the upcoming month to avoid being charged for that month’s tuition.
• I acknowledge that once my class drop is processed, my waiver becomes inactive and I will no longer be eligible to schedule makeup classes.
• I understand that refunds cannot be processed for the month that I have dropped classes (i.e.: If I drop mid-January, I cannot have a refund for January's tuition)
• Our staff can "future drop" your dancer for the last day of the month, so they can attend all of their classes in that last month (Please specify this in the Class Drop Form)

Please arrive on time for class. Students who arrive later than 10 minutes may be asked to watch from the side, at the teacher’s discretion. Student safety is the primary factor in making this decision. Each class begins with a carefully designed warm-up. Missing warm-ups increases the risk of injury.  

A late fee of $2/minute per child will be charged starting 10 minutes after the scheduled end time of a camp or class. For example, if a class ends at 9 PM and pick-up happens at 9:15 PM, the late fee will be $10. This fee is used to pay our staff for their time waiting with your child. Eastside Dance will attempt to contact the parent or guardian on file if there is a late pickup. If a parent or guardian cannot be reached after 45mins, the Police may be contacted for assistance and safety. Repetitive late pickup will result in the suspension of services.  

All classes and camps are subject to cancelation if the class or camp has fewer than 4 students enrolled. If your class or camp is canceled, we will make every attempt to find a comparable class/camp at a suitable day and time. If your schedule does not allow for a change, you will be refunded for the remaining classes or camp sessions. If a class has fewer than 4 students, a teacher may elect to shorten the class if all the material has been taught. 

Eastside Dance uses the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) emergency and severe weather closures as a guideline; however, we will always assess if we can safely operate. When a decision has been made to close the studio, we will email and text all impacted families and update our website homepage. If classes are canceled due to emergencies/weather/power outages, please contact our office to schedule a make up class. 

Our lobby library provides dance books for dancers to read in the lobby and check out. Dancers who are enrolled in school year classes can check one book at a time. There are no checkouts during our summer session (camps and classes). Dancers have one week to return their books. Books 4 weeks overdue will automatically be charged a $20 replacement fee to the card on file. 

Code of Conduct

Dancers and families must embody kindness, acceptance, and empathy towards their fellow students and Eastside Dance Staff. Any intimidation or physical/verbal harassment directed at other dancers, faculty, or staff will not be tolerated. We encourage a brave community where everyone feels safe to express themselves.

Each dancer at Eastside Dance has the right to:

- Learn in a safe, friendly, and supportive space.

- Be treated with respect and inclusivity.

- Receive the help and support of passionate, caring adults.

Consequences for Misconduct

Each situation will be evaluated by the Instructor or Staff, and we reserve the right to skip steps in the disciplinary process at our discretion based on the severity of the behavior.

1st offense: The student will be taken aside and given a warning about their behavior.  The student may be removed from class, and their parent or guardian will be contacted to discuss the behavior. A meeting with instructors and the program director may be scheduled.

2nd offense: The student will be removed from the studio and will not be allowed to return for the remainder of the dance year or participate in any performances. No refunds will be issued upon removal from the studio.

At Eastside Dance, we believe in the tenacity of our dancers and their ability to grow within a positive, bright environment. Together, we can create a community where every dancer feels valued and empowered.

The lost and found can be found in our lobby. Lost and found items will be donated to a local charity regularly. 

We are a nut-free studio. Please do not bring nuts or food containing nuts to the studio to help keep our community and those with allergies safe.