The troupe is a dedicated group of dancers trained extensively in technique and their on stage performances. They hold numerous titles in regional and national competitions and are highlighted in three shows annually at the prestigious State Theatre in historical New Brunswick, NJ in our spring show(recital).

Troupe Policies:

BEING A TROUPE MEMBER IS A COMMITMENT!

POLICY #1: You must be registered for the entire program for your age division. MEANING: All classes. NO EXCEPTIONS! Each division program may vary due to strengths and weaknesses.

POLICY #2: Each troupe member must attend ALL regular & added rehearsals as well as ALL SUMMER REQUIREMENTS!!

POLICY#3: SPECIALTY DUOS, TRIOS, SMALL GROUPS & PRODUCTIONS. Students will be asked to participate in any (1) of the above by a teacher/choreographer- invitation only. Upon being asked, different fees and rules apply with each different piece. Once the decision has been made for that dancer to participate, the choreography fee must then be paid along with a costume deposit of $100.00.

POLICY#4: REHEARSALS. Any and all rehearsals are MANDATORY! Each student is allotted a maximum of (2) absences before removal of that particular number. There will be no refunds for choreography fees or costumes. EXCUSED ABSENCES: Religion or illness accompanied by a physician’s note.

POLICY#5: SOLOS. Not every student attending private lessons will be given a solo. Solos are not necessarily redone every year. Some choreography shall stay constant until that teacher/choreographer decides, that it’s in the best interest of the child to choreograph a new piece. Choreography fees and costume prices vary. A solo costume deposit of $100.00 must be paid as soon as the choreography has been started.

POLICY#6: FUNDRAISERS. All fundraisers are optional. The team effort will be the deciding factor of how many and what types of fundraising the Dance Stop Dancers will have for each particular year.

POLICY#7: PAYMENTS. Tuition must be paid by the 10th of each month.

a. Late payments must be accompanied by a late fee.
b. Private lessons must be paid in advance or before the start of each lesson.
c. Costume deposits are due by November 15th. All costume balances must be paid no later than January 30th.
d. Competition fees must be paid on the designated date and NO LATER!

POLICY#8: ABSENCES. Any vacations or absences that need to be excused, must be put into writing and submitted to the front desk in as much time in advance, prior to your absence.

POLICY#9: SUMMER REGISTRATION. All troupe members must be registered for their designated program by May 15th. All registration must be accompanied with payment.

POLICY#10: FALL REGISTRATION. All troupe members must be registered for their upcoming fall program by May 15th also. All registration must be accompanied with payment. NOTE: All registration must be done in advance; as much time is needed to put together each program.

POLICY #11: TITLE ENTRIES. Anyone entered in a regional or national title, will be expected to participate in any and all demands expected of them, should they win.

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