Fall 2021 COVID Prevention Policies
- One parent/guardian may accompany dancers under the age of seven.
- Parents and guardians accompanying their children under seven years of age may wait in the hallway during their child’s class.
- Masks must be worn in the Music Hall & Annex at all times by dancers, faculty, staff, parents, and guardians, with the exception of students under the age of three in Tiny Feet.
- Upon entry, dancers are asked to wash their hands and/or use hand sanitizer.
- Dancers must stand in designated places in the studio, at least 6’ from others. Dancers’ belongings should be placed on the perimeter of the studio, at least 6’ away from others’ belongings. Placement and spacing will be marked on the floor as well as directed by faculty.
- Dancers ages seven and up will be asked to wipe down their spaces/barres after class with disinfectant wipes. Faculty will take these measures for classes with dancers under the age of seven.
- Restrooms will be sanitized frequently. All high-touch surfaces including doors will be wiped down between classes.
- Separate exit doors will be utilized by dancers, parents/guardians, and faculty when possible.
Class Policies
STUDIO ETIQUETTE
Dancers should wait quietly for their classes to begin in the hallway. They may not enter the sanctuary, Studio D, the UMC office or kitchen. Snacks are allowed in the hallway but only water may be taken into the studios. Please leave the UMC space as clean as you found it; students are responsible for throwing out any trash they bring into the space and cleaning up any messes.
CANCELLED CLASSES & REFUNDS
In the case of individual cancelled classes, dancers will be notified via email. If a class is cancelled within two hours of the start time, dancers will be notified by phone call or email. Classes cancelled until further notice by RDA at any point during the term are subject to a tuition credit or refund. Classes missed because of student leave due a documented medical reason are subject to a tuition credit or refund.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance in classes is important. Dancers must be in the studio before the start of class-time as the main building doors will be locked during class and unlocked 10min prior to the start of the following class. Dancers must not expect to be able to wait in the hallways for their class. If a student will be missing class, they (or their parent/guardian) must notify the Directors. Dancers are encouraged to make-up missed classes. If a student is missing an in-person class with rotating attendance, they should notify us in advance of an absence whenever possible in order to allow another student to take their place in-person.
DRESS CODE
Additional dress code information may be provided by teaching faculty.
Ballet & Early Childhood Classes
Leotard, ballet tights (pink, black, tan), ballet shoes, optional skirt or dance shorts. Hair secured off the neck and face in a bun.
Jazz & Theatre Jazz
Leotard or form fitting top, leggings or dance shorts, jazz shoes. Hair secured off the neck and face in a bun or ponytail.
Modern
Leotard or form fitting top, leggings or dance shorts, bare feet. Hair secured off the neck and face in a bun or ponytail.
Tap
Leotard or form fitting top, leggings or dance shorts, tap shoes. Hair secured off the neck and face in a bun or ponytail.
Hip Hop
Dance/exercise clothing, sneakers. Hair secured off the face.
CLASS PLACEMENTS
RDA administration and faculty will place each student in the level(s) appropriate for their age and experience. Registration is dependent upon faculty and administration approval.
LOST & FOUND
Dancers are responsible for their personal belongings and RDA is not responsible for anything left behind. There will be a Lost & Found bin located in the RDA Office. Items not claimed after 2 weeks are subject to being donated and/or discarded.
Dancers should wait quietly for their classes to begin in the hallway. They may not enter the sanctuary, Studio D, the UMC office or kitchen. Snacks are allowed in the hallway but only water may be taken into the studios. Please leave the UMC space as clean as you found it; students are responsible for throwing out any trash they bring into the space and cleaning up any messes.
CANCELLED CLASSES & REFUNDS
In the case of individual cancelled classes, dancers will be notified via email. If a class is cancelled within two hours of the start time, dancers will be notified by phone call or email. Classes cancelled until further notice by RDA at any point during the term are subject to a tuition credit or refund. Classes missed because of student leave due a documented medical reason are subject to a tuition credit or refund.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance in classes is important. Dancers must be in the studio before the start of class-time as the main building doors will be locked during class and unlocked 10min prior to the start of the following class. Dancers must not expect to be able to wait in the hallways for their class. If a student will be missing class, they (or their parent/guardian) must notify the Directors. Dancers are encouraged to make-up missed classes. If a student is missing an in-person class with rotating attendance, they should notify us in advance of an absence whenever possible in order to allow another student to take their place in-person.
DRESS CODE
Additional dress code information may be provided by teaching faculty.
Ballet & Early Childhood Classes
Leotard, ballet tights (pink, black, tan), ballet shoes, optional skirt or dance shorts. Hair secured off the neck and face in a bun.
Jazz & Theatre Jazz
Leotard or form fitting top, leggings or dance shorts, jazz shoes. Hair secured off the neck and face in a bun or ponytail.
Modern
Leotard or form fitting top, leggings or dance shorts, bare feet. Hair secured off the neck and face in a bun or ponytail.
Tap
Leotard or form fitting top, leggings or dance shorts, tap shoes. Hair secured off the neck and face in a bun or ponytail.
Hip Hop
Dance/exercise clothing, sneakers. Hair secured off the face.
CLASS PLACEMENTS
RDA administration and faculty will place each student in the level(s) appropriate for their age and experience. Registration is dependent upon faculty and administration approval.
LOST & FOUND
Dancers are responsible for their personal belongings and RDA is not responsible for anything left behind. There will be a Lost & Found bin located in the RDA Office. Items not claimed after 2 weeks are subject to being donated and/or discarded.
Online Class Policy
CODE OF CONDUCT
All students will enter the online classroom through a waiting room. Please enter your name when you enter Zoom so faculty can easily recognize you as an RDA student. This is for the safety of all participants.
Please do not have gum, food, or drinks other than water with you during your online class.
Please do not use your cell phone for non-class reasons while participating in an online class.
Please keep your camera on for the duration of class.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance in class is important. Dancers arriving more than 10 minutes late to class will not be allowed to join the class from the Zoom waiting room. This is for the safety of dancers in the online class. If a student will be missing class, they (or a parent/guardian) must notify the Directors. Dancers are encouraged to make-up missed classes.
All students will enter the online classroom through a waiting room. Please enter your name when you enter Zoom so faculty can easily recognize you as an RDA student. This is for the safety of all participants.
Please do not have gum, food, or drinks other than water with you during your online class.
Please do not use your cell phone for non-class reasons while participating in an online class.
Please keep your camera on for the duration of class.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance in class is important. Dancers arriving more than 10 minutes late to class will not be allowed to join the class from the Zoom waiting room. This is for the safety of dancers in the online class. If a student will be missing class, they (or a parent/guardian) must notify the Directors. Dancers are encouraged to make-up missed classes.
Payment Policy
TUITION
A full or partial payment (with agreed upon payment plan in place) must be made by September 11 in order to secure a dancer's space for September in-person classes. Registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis, and in-person options will be available for newly registered dancers at the start of each month. We accept credit cards, checks payable to Rivertown Dance Academy, and Zelle QuickPay (dance@rivertowndanceacademy.org). No cash will be accepted for online class tuition.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
Credit card payments are accepted in order to make RDA more convenient for you. Each credit card payment will be charged a 2% transaction fee. All credit card payments are processed by PCI compliance company, Braintree. RDA does not store any credit card information in our database. Customer information is collected for the purpose of processing your donation or class payment. This information is kept confidential and is not shared.
A full or partial payment (with agreed upon payment plan in place) must be made by September 11 in order to secure a dancer's space for September in-person classes. Registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis, and in-person options will be available for newly registered dancers at the start of each month. We accept credit cards, checks payable to Rivertown Dance Academy, and Zelle QuickPay (dance@rivertowndanceacademy.org). No cash will be accepted for online class tuition.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
Credit card payments are accepted in order to make RDA more convenient for you. Each credit card payment will be charged a 2% transaction fee. All credit card payments are processed by PCI compliance company, Braintree. RDA does not store any credit card information in our database. Customer information is collected for the purpose of processing your donation or class payment. This information is kept confidential and is not shared.
Communications
Newsletter updates will be available online and by email. All correspondence will be posted in the newsletters to ensure that you will be up-to-date with RDA news and events. Please make sure you list a current email address on your family’s registration form, so you may receive all updates. You can also follow us on our social media accounts to ensure you have the latest and up to date information.
Instagram: @rivertowndanceacademy
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rivertowndanceacademy
RDA will respond to emails in a timely manner and are available for phone calls by appointment. Do not hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.
Instagram: @rivertowndanceacademy
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rivertowndanceacademy
RDA will respond to emails in a timely manner and are available for phone calls by appointment. Do not hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.
Privacy Policy
Customer information is collected for the purpose of processing your donation or class payment. This information is kept confidential and is not shared.