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• Students are expected to be on time and dressed appropriately for each class. Students are not to be at the studio for excessive time before or after class and should be dropped off and picked up no more than 15 minutes before their scheduled class or 15 minutes after their classes end. Any other circumstances must be communicated with the front office staff (office@barefootdancerc.com). 

• Regular attendance is crucial to student progress and group choreography. If a student needs to be absent for any reason, we ask that a parent or guardian inform the office through a phone call, email, or text (605-415-1111 or office@barefootdancestudio.com). Make-up classes are available during the Fall semester; please check with your instructor for any possible make-up opportunities. Students may make up missed classes until January 31st. Makeup classes will not be available February through May (unless approved by the instructor) due to each class working on choreography in preparation for the recital. 

• Attendance is important, and each instructor reserves the right to handle tardiness at their discretion. During the recital season, students will not be able to miss more than three classes. More than three unexcused absences could result in removal from the recital. All dancers cannot miss classes or rehearsals for any reason (unless illness or emergency) for two weeks prior to the end-of-year recital or a performance.

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Dress Code

• Dancers must follow the dress code requirements set for each class. Failure to do so may result in observation or dismissal from class. Our dress code can be found on our website. All dress code requirements are available for purchase on-site.

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Injuries

• If a student is injured to the point that they cannot participate in class, a parent must provide the office with a doctor’s note; ensuring any modifications and injury information. It is still recommended that students observe the class. Instructors reserve the right to assign note-taking or an alternative class participation method. 

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Unexpected Interruption of Classes

• Barefoot will be closed if recommended by city, state, or national government/agencies due to a pandemic or other health risks. Barefoot will be closed if recommended or required because of a national emergency. Barefoot will not issue refunds in the case of one of the above unforeseen circumstances. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, Barefoot Dance Studios will do our due diligence to obtain an alternative method for classes when they are unable to be held in the physical studio (whether online or other hybrid module). The withdrawal policy applies to both in-person and all other learning platforms.

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Weather

• If Rapid City Public Schools are canceled or let out early for weather, classes will normally not be held. If any other weather circumstance should arise, Barefoot has the right to cancel classes due to weather. Barefoot does not prorate or issue refunds for classes canceled due to weather. Contact us for makeup options. Cancellations will be emailed and posted to our social media pages @barefootdancerc.

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Performances

• Students agree to perform in our annual May recital. Families agree to additional performance fees of $25 per student (Pulled January 20th), and additional costume fees (Pulled February 20th). No refunds will be given on performance deposits or costume fees if the child withdraws from classes after January 1st. Families are expected to attend all rehearsals, performances, and classes leading up to the recital. An information packet and schedule will be provided in February.

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Substitute Instructors

• Barefoot reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regularly scheduled teacher is ill, or otherwise unable to teach. Barefoot reserves the right to combine classes or offer make-up classes when available. If the studio cannot arrange for a substitute or combine classes, any missed classes will be rescheduled.

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Cancellation

• If your instructor should be ill or have any other reason that they should not be able to attend class, phone calls or emails will be given to each student, and make-up classes will be arranged by the instructor. Barefoot Dance Studios reserves the right to cancel a class due to low attendance or inconsistent attendance, and credits will be arranged in this case.

• Barefoot Dance Studios requires a minimum enrollment of 5 students per class. If this minimum number is not met, we reserve the right to cancel a class.

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Observation

• Barefoot Dance Studios allows observation through our classroom viewing windows. Parents agree to remain quiet, respectful, and not distracting to their students in the classroom. Barefoot has the right to limit the number of parents, siblings, and friends of students in the waiting areas. Parents, students, and siblings may or may not have access to the lobby and may need to wait in their cars prior to the start of class and during class time until pick-up. Barefoot Dance Studios holds the right to change our observation policy if we see fit.

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Class Placement

• Student placement decisions are made by the instructors and directors only.

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Communication Policy

• It is your responsibility to be informed and to inform any other parent, guardian, caretaker, or interested party. Please contact office staff regarding additional emails or phone numbers that need to be added to your account. If any individual or family member is not allowed to have information or access to the child, please share legal documentation with Barefoot. Barefoot office staff must be notified regarding any special arrangements or needs for your student. Barefoot uses handouts, email, and social media to ensure that important events and all other information are being delivered. If you aren’t receiving emails, please verify your email address at the front desk.

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