Tuition-Policies | Unique Technique Dance Studio

Tuition and Policies

Here at Unique Technique we consider ourselves a recreational dance studio with zero annual contracts! We want you to keep dancing because you love it, not because you have to

Safety:

Dance Classes are very physical activities! We have classes for all ages, sizes, genders and dance levels. However, YOU are responsible for your child/yourself being in good health and physical form to attend movement based activities! Please keep this in mind before you enroll in classes

Directions: 2815 Bakerview Spur #1, Bellingham WA 98226

We are located in the Irongate Area. Just up the hill from the Humane Society, on the corner of Bakerview Spur and Division St. Behind the large warehouses. You will see our white warehouse with the word DANCE! on the side

Registration:

All classes require registration in advance through our program. We do not offer "drop in classes." All students need to open an account and sign waivers before attending classes
We use the Dance Studio Pro program for our registration. You can create an account, enroll in classes and pay tuition. Click here to go to our registration page.
Email is our main way of communication so please check regularly for our emails
The BAND app is the other main communication tool. Ask for the link to your classes BAND page to get Videos and more!
Add us on Facebook for all up to date information: https://www.facebook.com/uniquetechdance
Please go to google and leave us a review, this helps us get our name and message out there!
Google Review link: https://g.page/r/CROXMhd2bx9iEAg/review

Children's Classes- Monthly Tuition Based:

Tuition is based on our annual dance season/summer

season (Sept-June and July-Aug) and is

separated into equal monthly payments

Multiple child and class discounts available!
A non-refundable $25.00 registration fee is used to

hold a place in our children's programs

1st months tuition and registration fee due at time of

enrollment

Per Month Hours a Week

$50 45 min

$70 1

$100 1.5

$130 2

$160 2.5

$175 3+ (Unlimited)

Adult Classes-

Prices range depending on length of session $10-$25 per class
Check registration program for specific prices
Full session tuition due at time of enrollment
$25+ Pole/Exotic Dance Classes and workshops
Private Lessons and Packages:

$30- 1/2 Hour $60- Full Hour

Tuition

Paid with Paypal through your Dance Studio Pro account. Log in here
If you need to pay in cash or check please let us know beforehand
At the studio there is a tuition box to deposit payments
Tuition is due the first of each month
Any payments received after the 7th of the month will automatically be subject to a $10.00 late fee

Cancellations:

Withdrawal of classes needs to be done within 48 hours of the first dance class for a full studio credit
No cash refunds will be given
Session duration varies. Once enrolled in a class, you are committing to the full session of that particular class
We are holding a spot for you in our classes until we hear otherwise from you
If you/your child wish to stop coming to dance classes, PLEASE email uniquetechdance@gmail.com and let us know immediately
You will be responsible for tuition until we hear from you about unenrollment
We have wait lists for many classes, so if you do not let us know, you could be keeping other people/children from getting into a dance class

Proper Attire:

All classes:

Hair should be worn away from face and off the neck,

short hair should be clipped back.

Absolutely no jeans or dirty shoes please
Students may have bare feet until proper shoes are purchase
All shoes must be clean of dirt or mud

Ballet, tap, creative dance:

Ballet shoes, Tap shoes, tights, and dance leotard
Tutu, leg warmers, etc. OK
Jazz/Performance team:
Jazz shoes(Tan), tights, leotard or comfortable snug fitting clothing

Tap:

Tap shoes and comfortable outfit

Musical Theater:

Ballet or Jazz shoes. Dance leotard and tights

Hip Hop:

Sneakers, (Converse/Chucks) bare feet or CLEAN/non-marking sneakers, comfortable pants and shirt
We recommend purchasing your dance attire from

Creative Dancewear- 705 W Holly St in Downtown Bellingham

You can also find lots of options at second hand stores

Pole Dance:

Shorts
Tank top/Crop top/Sports bra
Layers over for warmth!
No Jewelry on hands, arms
No Late admittance- Class closes 10 minutes after start time
No Alcohol consumption before or during classes

Policies:

Zero tolerance for "bullying" or hate of any kind. We are accepting of everyone here at UTD
We open ongoing Children's classes to new students the 1st class of each month only
No gum, food, candy, or drinks other than water are permitted
Please bring a water bottle to every class
Please make sure to contact us before any missed classes
Cash refunds will not be given for missed classes
Studio Credit will be given for cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance
Studio doors open 10 minutes prior to class
If you have a medical condition that could interfere with your dancing, please let us know in advance

Parent Watch Days:

Our lobby is quite small, so we do encourage family members to wait in their cars or run errands while students are in class. However, if your dancer needs extra support, you are more than welcome to stick around. and utilize the lobby. If this becomes distracting we will chat about other alternatives

We will have small, in house performances where parents/family will get to see what the classes have been working on

Holidays and Inclement weather:

Unique Technique Dance classes run with the Bellingham school district calendar, all major holidays and breaks are observed. This does not include teacher workdays, presidents days or "bank holidays." If for any reason school is canceled (bad weather) dance classes will not be held.

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