The Forte School Dance Studio
Policies and Attire
The Forte School Dance Department is thrilled to have the opportunity to teach your child! Our instructors are committed to providing the best learning environment for your child by presenting positivity, leadership, and hard working skills.
The Forte School provides experienced instructors that are well versed in their disciplines and take pride in educating the next generation of dancers with appropriate music, choreography and costumes.
Dance Class Policies
● Be on time! A punctual arrival time ensures your child will receive full instruction.
● Be prepared! Proper clothing, shoes, and hair must be worn each class.
● Have a positive attitude! Any disrespectful, uncooperative behaviors will not be accepted.
● Please have your child use the restroom before class. Leaving during instruction is highly discouraged.
● All food/gum and beverages must be disposed of before class.
● Have all belongings labeled with your child’s name.
● Please have a separate bag for dance only.
● Parents/Guardians are to remain in the waiting area during instruction time.
Attire to be worn
All students are required to wear Revolution Dancewear which you will purchase here at the Forte School. Outside clothing is not allowed.
● Creative Movement – black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet skirt, pink ballet shoes, and hair in a proper ballet bun.
● Ballet 1 & 2 – black leotard, pink tights, black ballet skirt, pink ballet shoes, and hair in a proper ballet bun.
● Ballet 3 – black leotard, pink tights, cranberry ballet skirt, pink ballet shoes, and hair in a proper ballet bun. (No loose fitting clothing)
● Hip Hop – spandex leggings or shorts, FORTE T SHIRT, black jazz shoes or sneakers and hair tightly tied back.
● Acro – leotard, spandex leggings or shorts, FORTE SCHOOL T SHIRT, sneakers or barefoot, and hair must be tightly tied back.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
The Forte School Dance Department Calendar is available here. Although students are not required to be committed to a full year of instruction, there is a 30-day written notice of cancellation policy for all students.
TUITION PAYMENTS
Tuition payments at The Forte School are easy and secure! All payments are made through a personalized, secure family account linked to a debit or credit card. Auto pay students will receive a substantial monthly discount on tuition. Self paying families will pay the regular tuition rate.
Tuition is due and will be collected on the first day of each month; payments made after the 5th day of the month will incur a late fee. Tuition does not include instructional materials, the annual school registration fee, or recital costume costs. Although students are not required to be committed to a full year of instruction, there is a 30-day cancellation policy for all students. Official notice of cancellation must be sent in writing to administration: info@theforteschool.org.
ATTENDANCE
Consistent attendance is crucial to learning on any level. Weekly classes and lessons must be attended regularly to ensure student success. Cancellations should please be kept to a minimum in order for you to reap the most out of your investment. Although students are not required to be committed to a full year of instruction, there is a 30 day cancellation policy for all students.
DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP
Students must be dropped off by a parent or guardian. Students will not be dismissed to parents waiting in the parking lot. We cannot be responsible for student safety if an adult is not present to pick them up. Please be punctual in order to reap the most out of your lesson time. Also, please pick up your student promptly after their lesson is completed as we cannot have unsupervised youth in the waiting area and around campus. This is for their safety.
RECITAL
Please be informed that students will participate in the end-of-year recital. Music and Dance are performing arts and participation in the recital is a strongly encouraged as part of your investment.
Thank you for choosing The Forte School! Your cooperation with school policy ensures that The Forte School runs efficiently and to the benefit of our students, their families and our instructors.