ABOUT CLASSES
Our staff is dedicated to making CODE a fun, educational, cooperative, and fair environment for all students. Below you will find class information and policies. All policies are put in place toassure the best experience while learning with us. Each class is 1 hour long (unless otherwise noted) and follows an ATTIRE POLICY.
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL
CLASS INFORMATION
CLASS PLACEMENTS
Dancers are placed according to age and ability.
Age Groups:
Pre Dance: Ages 3-4
Kinder Dance: Ages 4-6
Dance 1: Ages 6-7
Dance 2: Ages 8-9
Dance 3: Ages 10-12
Dance 4: Ages 13-14
Dance 5: Ages 15-16​
Dance 6: Ages 16+
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Leaps & Turns
Focus on proper technique & muscle strengthening for leaps, turns & tricks. Experience a dynamic warm-up, conditioning, & across the floor exercises.
Ballet
Using French/English ballet method, students learn barre exercises, working to perfect balance and placement and intricate floor exercises.​
Pointe
Offered to students ages 12 and older who have mastered the knowledge and technique of ballet and have the required strength to dance en pointe.
*Must be evaluated by ballet instructor.
Hip Hop
High-energy class incorporates the latest street-style moves. Short combinations are taught, covering a wide range of hip-hop styles, from hard-hitting to smooth style choreography.
Lyrical
Convey musicality & emotion through movement. Choreography can be simultaniously gripping and exquisitely delicate.
Jazz
Class begins with a proper warm-up then dancers learn a a short combination of choreography utilizing Broadway, classical & jazz funk styles,
Tap
Incorporates Rhythm & Broadway tap styles, using precise rhythmical patterns of foot movement and audible foot tapping. Students develop rhythm, coordination & timing.
Contemporary
Utilize strong & controlled legwork, core, contact-release, & floor work. Train for unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction are often used.
Acrobatics
Exercises to increase physical strength, flexibility, power, agility, coordination, and balance. Master skills including side aerials, front aerials, back handsprings, back tucks, etc.
RECITAL​
Recitals are performed at the end of each school year, typically at the Kansas City Music Hall. Conditioning and specialty classes will not have a recital rouine, with the exception of Dance Team Prep.
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Pre-Dance, Kinder Dance, and Dance 1 will need to purchase their costumes.
Dance 2, Dance 3, Dance 4, and Dance 5 do not need to purchase recital costumes. There is a recital fee of $40 per dancer to cover the costs of the facility, along with a $70 Recital Costume Fee. Each dancer, staff member, and prop dad receives a free recital shirt!​
ATTENDANCE POLICIES​
Attendance is taken at each class. Dancers should arrive for class 10-15 minutes before class starts. Good attendance is important to the progress of each dancer.
All classes can be made up. Please check the website or email the studio for times available for your child. All make-up classes should be made up within a 4-week time period. Tuition is not refunded or discounted due to absences. (See make-up classes.) We reserve the right to dismiss any student whose attendance, attitude or conduct is found unsatisfactory.
HEALTH/INJURY PROTOCOL​
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If your child is ill, please keep them home from class in order to reduce the chance of spreading the disease.
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If there is a suspected injury during class, they must notify an instructor. If outside evaluation is needed, parents are contacted. If a healthcare professional is seen for an injury, a medical release note must be presented to return to practice.
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Should a dancer sustain an injury outside of practice that prevents from participating fully in class/performances, a medical release note that includes a release date must be provided. Should a member not participate in a performance/appearance due to injury, they are expected to sit and watch class.
TUITION
Due on or before the 15th of the previous month. Late fee policies are strictly enforced.​
Tuition is based on a 10-month period (September-June) and is non-refundable. You will be notified after the 2nd of each month if tuition and late fee have not been paid. The monthly fee remains the same regardless of the number of classes in any given month. All absences are made up.
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Tuition not paid by the 15th of the month will result in a $15 late fee. Students with outstanding accounts will not be admitted to class unless other arrangements have been made. There are no refunds on tuition, and there is a $25 fine for returned checks.
If payment is not received by the 25th of the following month, dances are not able to attend classes. All delinquent accounts are turned over to a collection agency.
CODE accepts online payments, cash, and checks. Discounts are available for families with 2 or more dancers.
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Changing/Cancelling Classes​
If you would like to change, add, or remove a class, please email us at codedancestudio@yahoo.com. In order to be removed from financial obligation, we must receive your intentions to stop classes in writing.
PARENT POLICIES​
Observing​​
**Parents/guests are not allowed in the studio, and MUST allowed to remain in the lobby. Thank you for your understanding.**CODE has an open window policy. It is important to monitor your children’s progress and see the instructors interact with the dancers.
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Picking Up & Dropping Off​
Dancers are NOT allowed to stand outside the building waiting for a ride. Small children need to be escorted to and from the studio.
HOLIDAYS/CLOSINGS​
CODE Dance Studio follows the Liberty School District Schedule. If LSD is closed due to weather, the studio is also closed.
The studio is closed for the following annual holidays:
HALLOWEEN
THANKSGIVING BREAK
WINTER BREAK
SPRING BREAK
MEMORIAL DAY
LABOR DAY