Mt. Airy Performing Arts Center

2009/2010 Classes

Fall term: August 27 - November 25
Winter term: November 30 - March 13
Spring term: March 13 - June 19
Summer term: TBA

2009/2010 Fees
Non-Refundable registration fee due annually $45.00 per student or $110 per family

Tuition fees for dance, theater and music lessons are based on hrs per week of instruction and billed per monthly submission for the school year August 27 - June 19, 2010. There is a three month minimum enrollment for dance, music and theater classes.

Dance and Theatre®

30 mins	$ 50.00	2 H 30 min	$150.00	4 H 30 mins	$228.00
45 mins	$ 60.00	2 H 45 mins	$165.00	4 H 45 mins	$235.00
1 Hour	$ 65.00	3 Hours	$168.00	5 Hours	$242.00
1 H 15 mins	$ 80.00	3 H 15 mins	$182.00	5 H 15 mins	$251.00
1 H 15 mins	$ 96.00	3 H 30 mins	$190.00	5 H 30 mins	$260.00
1 H 45 mins	$112.00	3 H 45 mins	$200.00	5 H 45 mins	$270.00
2 Hours	$120.00	4 Hours	$210.00	6 Hours & Up	$280.00
2 H 15 min	$135.00	4 H 15 min	$220.00

Music
Music lessons are private sessions once a week. All lessons are scheduled with the office on a first come first served basis. Books and materials are not included.

30 minutes per week - $104.00 per month
45 minutes per week - $150.00 per month
1 hr per week - $192.00 per month
Kindermusik®

Please contact Kim Dinning at 410-489-7689, email: kreativekim@comcast.net or Kindermusik.com.
Pilates
Please contact Jeannde Hersom at 410-346-7606 or visit her website at pilates-hypnotherapy4health.com .
Swing Dance
Please contact Chile Swing chileswing.com
Please use separate registration forms found in the lobby.

Discounts*:
A 10% discount on tuition only is offered to two or more immediate family members enrolled for the year
*Kindermusik® students do not qualify for discounts.

Payment Terms:
All MAPAC students must pay the registration fee upon registering for classes for the year. All students/families should receive a billing statement four weeks prior to the beginning of the term, or within one week of registering for classes. All tuition fees are due by the first day of the term, or by the first class after registering. A $10.00 late fee will be charged each week payment is late. Tuition payments can be paid by cash, or check or monthly Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
A $10.00 late fee will be charged each week payment is late.
Returned check fee - $35.00

Class Etiquette and Behavioral Guidelines:
Students are requested to change for class in the changing room or bathroom. Please leave clothes neatly on hooks provided with shoes tucked under the changing room bench. There is limited space and this will ensure everyone will be able to find their things after class. Parents of younger students: Please do not change your children in the reception area. As you enter, please go directly to the changing room to your right.

Please wait quietly!
External noise can be very distracting to students' concentration in class. Be ready as soon as your class is invited in to the studio. To avoid disruption in class please try and use the bathroom before class begins. Parents of young students are requested to check if their child needs to use the bathroom before getting them ready for class. Undressing in dance attire can be quite a challenge for the little ones! Once class has begun, students should give their full attention and cooperation to the teacher. Dance and music and theatre lessons are a time of concentration, focus and discipline. Students are reminded that talking in class is not permitted unless asking or answering a question.

Be in class on time, in the proper attire with hair done neatly.
Students are expected to be polite and courteous to their teacher and fellow students.
Students arriving late for class are requested to knock and wait to be invited in.
Students must always ask permission to leave the class.
Please inform your teacher if you have an injury or need to leave class early before the class begins.
Chewing gum is not permitted in class.
No jewelry may be worn in class except small post earrings.
Swearing or any form of inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

Class Uniforms and Dress Requirements:
The Mount Airy Performing Arts Center uses uniforms for all dance classes. All students must wear the designated class uniform. Below is a list of the items needed for each level.

Ballet:

Starting Steps, Creative Movement, Ballet Basics, Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet
Pink short sleeve leotard
Pink skirt
Pink tights
Pink full soled shoes*

Grades 1 through 4
Burgundy tank leotard
Narrow burgundy belt.
Pink tights
Pink full soled ballet shoes*
Grade 5
Burgundy leotard - any style
Narrow burgundy belt.
Pink tights
Pink full soled ballet shoes*

Grades 6 & above
Burgundy or black leotard
Narrow belt.
Pink tights
Pink full soled ballet shoes* and pointe shoes

Modern/Jazz and Tap:

Pre-Primary - Grade 2
Burgundy leotard w/wide black belt
Tan convertible tights
Shoes not required for Modern/Jazz
Tap shoes purchased through studio
Grade 3 & above
Black leotard
Black convertible tights
Bloch black oxford tap shoes*

Hip Hop

Any style black leotard
Black Jazz pants
Black Jazz shoes*

*Student Starting Steps through Primary may purchase their shoes at MAPAC.

Dress code:
All MAPAC students will be expected to adhere to a dress code. No torn, dirty clothes. No undergarments should be showing. No bare midriffs and oversized pants. Hair should be worn out of the eyes. We encourage our students to take pride in their talents as well as their appearance. Ballet students should wear their hair in a bun. Tap, Modern/Jazz and Hip Hop students will wear hair in a pony tail. No visible tatoos or facial piercings.

Guest and Substitute Teachers:
There may be times where guest teachers have been invited to teach at the studio. This should be regarded as a privilege and students are required to give the teacher their utmost effort and attention. Occasionally substitute teachers may have to step in due to unforeseen circumstances. Please be courteous and welcoming. Under no circumstances should these teachers be approached with questions regarding school policies.

Punctuality:
As a courtesy to your teacher and fellow students, please be on time for class. It is recommended that students arrive ten minutes before the start of class. Dance students in grade 2 and above, arriving more than ten minutes late for class may be asked to sit and watch class if the warm up has been completed. This is to prevent injury to the student and should not be regarded as 'punishment' as we understand that both parents and students have busy schedules. Many things can be learned through observation and students who are asked to watch will be expected to participate in class time question and answers and rhythm exercises. In the case of tardiness, please knock on the studio door and wait to be invited in before entering.

Absences:
Please notify the studio if your child is going to be absent. This will help the teacher in planning classes and may enable us to delay teaching important new work. Missed classes can not be made up, nor credit given for missed classes. Please note: Music students with three unexcused absences will have their time slot given to a student on the waiting list. No refunds will be given. Please make sure you inform the school in writing when an absence is expected. Make-up classes are not available for music students.

Injuries:
Students who have an injury are encouraged to attend class and watch. Students learn a lot through observation. No refunds will be given to students who are absent due to injury.

Cancellations:
We do not follow public school closings. In case of inclement weather or state of emergency, please call the studio and listen for the message regarding class cancellations. Every effort will be made to contact students in the case of cancellation due to teacher illness. If classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, state of emergency or teacher illness, every effort will be made to make-up classes. Make-up classes will be scheduled at the earliest possible time.

School Closings:
MAPAC does not follow general public school closings. In the case of inclement weather of state of emergency MAPAC will follow both Frederick & Carroll County closings. Please, always check the message at the school.

Makeup policy:
Missed classes may be made up by attending a class of a similar level at the student’s convenience. No credits or refunds are given for missed classes. Cancelled classes will be made up by the instructor, please check bulletin board in lobby.

Schedule:
Published schedule is subject to change and/or adjustment.

Withdrawal:
No credits or refunds for early withdrawal from classes.

NOTE: MAPAC reserves the right to decline registration for a student at any time.

Instrument Rentals:
The school offers band instrument rentals through Music & Arts. Please contact the office for details.

Studio Rental
The studios are available for rental for private rehearsals. Please contact the office for details.

Birthday Parties
MAPAC offers birthday party packages. Please contact the office for details.