2024-2025 IPAC Handbook
Tuition
Tuition is based on the dance season regardless of how many weeks are in a given month. Tuition is due on the 1st of each month from September-May. A Recital Fee, which equals a half month’s tuition is due along with your May tuition payment. This serves as a recital fee to help pay for the instructors’ time and use of our recital facility. All payments in the form of cash or check can be deposited in the drop box in the lobby of our studio. Credit card payments can be made through the Parent Portal, which is found on our website: www.inspirepacohio.com. If tuition has not been paid by the 10th of the month, a $15 late fee will automatically be applied to your account for each month that you are late. There is a non-refundable registration fee due for EACH student enrolling in our 2024-2025 dance year. Registration is $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional child.
If your dancer is withdrawing from a class, please notify IPAC immediately via studio email: [email protected]. Without notification, fees and tuition will continue to be added to your account, for which you will be held responsible. After 30 days, IPAC holds the right to send outstanding fees to collections.
Please follow the link below for current tuition rates:
Tuition is based on the dance season regardless of how many weeks are in a given month. Tuition is due on the 1st of each month from September-May. A Recital Fee, which equals a half month’s tuition is due along with your May tuition payment. This serves as a recital fee to help pay for the instructors’ time and use of our recital facility. All payments in the form of cash or check can be deposited in the drop box in the lobby of our studio. Credit card payments can be made through the Parent Portal, which is found on our website: www.inspirepacohio.com. If tuition has not been paid by the 10th of the month, a $15 late fee will automatically be applied to your account for each month that you are late. There is a non-refundable registration fee due for EACH student enrolling in our 2024-2025 dance year. Registration is $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional child.
If your dancer is withdrawing from a class, please notify IPAC immediately via studio email: [email protected]. Without notification, fees and tuition will continue to be added to your account, for which you will be held responsible. After 30 days, IPAC holds the right to send outstanding fees to collections.
Please follow the link below for current tuition rates:
Costumes
Dancer’s instructor will choose a costume they are to wear for the recital and show it to the parents and students. Children will be measured during class and costumes will be ordered. Closer to recital time additional instructions regarding shoes, hair, and make up will be at the studio and posted on our website. If you have any questions regarding this, feel free to reach out to your child’s instructor.
Recreational class costumes (not competition) will be priced as follows:
Mini Movers I & II, Tiny Tumblers, & ALL Level I Classes: $75
All Level II, III, IV, V Classes: $85
Pointe: Price Will Vary
This season we will automatically be sending home the required type/color tights along with each costume and $10 will be added to your account for each pair. This way we know every dancer has what they need and there is no last minute rush on tights come dress rehearsal/recital time. This new way will make things much more seamless for both the studio and parents.
All recreational costume fees will be due DECEMBER, 1, 2024. If your dancer's costume(s) are not paid in full at that time, they will not be ordered. Any costumes paid for after December 1, 2024 will be charged the Costume Company's shipping and handling fee. If payment is made late and your dancer’s costume is no longer in stock, unfortunately your dancer will not be able to participate in the recital. If a dancer wishes to transfer to a new class after the December 1st deadline, they will be responsible for both costume fees in addition to shipping and handling for the new costume. Once a costume is ordered you are held financially responsible.
Dress Code
Dress code will vary from class to class depending on the style of dance. All students must have their hair pulled back off of the face for every class. NO jewelry is allowed, and the instructor has the right to ask that it be removed. Dress code will be strictly enforced, as it is imperative for proper instruction and safety. If a dancer is not following dress code, your teacher will send home a written warning. Please see below for details on each class’ dress code.
Ballet & Pointe: Leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes. Optional: Form fitting shorts, ballet skirt, leg warmers. No baggy clothes will be permitted in ballet class. Body lines must be visible to ensure our teachers are able to accurately assess technique and give students the best instruction possible. Hair needs to be neatly pulled back in a bun. Boys may wear black ballet tights and a form fitting top.
Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary: Form fitting dance apparel such as a leotard, supportive crop tops (no bralettes or bras), tights, dance skirts, form fitting shorts, and yoga pants are permitted. Shoe requirements vary and will be issued by your instructor the first week of class. Boys may wear pants/shorts that are comfortable to move in and a form fitting top.
Hip Hop: Loose clothing that allows the dancer to move, clean soled tennis shoes. All Hip Hop dancers must wear attire over their knees to avoid injury (pants, tights, etc).
Acro & Acro/Cheer: Leotard or fitted tank top, shorts or leggings. Optional: Tights
Studio Breaks - No Classes Held These Dates
1) Thanksgiving: Wednesday 11/27-Saturday 11/30
2) Winter Break: 12/23-01/03 (Pre-Pro resuming Saturday 1/4 and all others resuming 1/6)
3) Spring Break: 3/24-29
4) Memorial Day: 05/26
5) RECITAL WEEK: Tuesday 05/27, Wednesday 05/28, and Thursday 05/29 will be reserved for studio pictures and dress rehearsal leading up to the big show!
Tuition will remain the same regardless of studio closures. If you would like your child to attend a make-up class to compensate for any classes missed they are more than welcome to attend another class within the month. Please email the studio to inform us of what class your child will be attending to ensure we can prepare the instructor.
Watch Weeks
Watch Weeks provide families with the opportunity to view their child’s progress throughout the dance year. On these days, parents/loved ones are invited to come into the studio and watch their dancer’s class(es). We ask that each dancer bring no more than 2 spectators per class. Watch Weeks are for Recreational Classes only! Thank you for understanding! The date are as follows:
November 11-14, 2024
February 3-6, 2025
Student Safety
We will be continuing our drop off policy into the 2024-2025 season. This is to create a safe, student-centered environment for our dancers. It also ensures that we are aware of all persons in the building and can provide your child with the safest experience possible. We ask that all dancers in Level I and above continue to be dropped off by a parent at the studio door. We will come outside to greet your dancer and take her/him to their classroom. Mini Movers parents may briefly come into the studio to drop off their child, but then we kindly ask that you wait outside of the building for your dancer for the duration of class. Upon finishing class, we will walk them to the door and see that they get to you safely.
Closures due to inclement weather will be posted on our studio facebook, website, instagram, and sent via email.
Attendance
Make every effort for your child to attend their weekly class. Attendance is imperative to your dancer’s learning, and also the progress of the class and routine as a whole. If your child does miss a class, send an email to the studio office as soon as possible via email ([email protected]) . There will be no refunds given for a missed class, however, your dancer is welcome to take another class on their level within the month that the absence occurred. You will need to notify the office prior to your child attending their makeup class via email.
For Example: Charlotte missed her Jazz II class October 5th. She can come to any Level II class (Ballet II, Hip Hop II, Tap II, Lyrical II, etc), through November 5th.
Social Media
Please be aware that some students have not agreed to be photographed and, therefore, any videos taken at the studio cannot be shared via social media unless given permission by the parent of the child.
Class Placement
All new students to IPAC will be subject to review and level placement. We will place you in the class that best fits your current age and skill level. We may have your dancer try multiple level classes before deciding the appropriate level. Current students will continually be evaluated by the IPAC staff and will be advanced into higher-level classes as appropriate.
Pointe Classes
Prospective pointe dancers must be evaluated and approved by the IPAC staff. The prospective dancer must be at least 10 years old and have prior ballet training. Pointe dancers are required to take a minimum of one ballet class per week in addition to their pointe class. Please be aware that the IPAC staff has the right to remove any dancer from dancing on pointe if there is an issue of safety for the dancer.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available to students ages 5 and above in all styles of dance upon request and are based on instructor availability. Each private lesson will be 45 minutes in duration with a fee of $35 to be paid to the office prior to the lesson beginning. You can pay this via the parent portal or by dropping off a cash/check in the money box. Parents are not permitted in the studio unless invited by the instructor.
Behavioral Policy
Our goal is to provide a high quality education in the art of dance by offering a positive, student-centered environment. In order for this to be achieved, it is imperative that our students maintain appropriate behavior in and out of our dance classrooms. IPAC has a zero tolerance bullying policy and will reprimand any behavior that is disruptive or disrespectful to other students, the instructors or the class as a whole. We have a three-strike bullying policy by which both parents and students are held to. The first strike will result in a verbal warning, the second strike a written warning, and on the third strike a family may be dismissed from the studio.
Our instructors are here to help and want to keep the lines of communication open. Feel free to reach out to your child’s instructor with any questions or concerns so that we can keep IPAC a positive and productive environment! We are very open to constructive feedback and can use it as an opportunity for growth!
2024-2025 IPAC Dance Recital
Our recital will be held Friday 5/30 & Saturday 5/31. There will be dress rehearsals in the evenings the week prior. Almost all students perform in the recital, but if your dancer will not be performing in the recital, please let the office know immediately via email. Additional recital details will be made available closer to the time of the performance.
Thank you so much for choosing
INSPIRE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
for your child’s dance education!
Dancer’s instructor will choose a costume they are to wear for the recital and show it to the parents and students. Children will be measured during class and costumes will be ordered. Closer to recital time additional instructions regarding shoes, hair, and make up will be at the studio and posted on our website. If you have any questions regarding this, feel free to reach out to your child’s instructor.
Recreational class costumes (not competition) will be priced as follows:
Mini Movers I & II, Tiny Tumblers, & ALL Level I Classes: $75
All Level II, III, IV, V Classes: $85
Pointe: Price Will Vary
This season we will automatically be sending home the required type/color tights along with each costume and $10 will be added to your account for each pair. This way we know every dancer has what they need and there is no last minute rush on tights come dress rehearsal/recital time. This new way will make things much more seamless for both the studio and parents.
All recreational costume fees will be due DECEMBER, 1, 2024. If your dancer's costume(s) are not paid in full at that time, they will not be ordered. Any costumes paid for after December 1, 2024 will be charged the Costume Company's shipping and handling fee. If payment is made late and your dancer’s costume is no longer in stock, unfortunately your dancer will not be able to participate in the recital. If a dancer wishes to transfer to a new class after the December 1st deadline, they will be responsible for both costume fees in addition to shipping and handling for the new costume. Once a costume is ordered you are held financially responsible.
Dress Code
Dress code will vary from class to class depending on the style of dance. All students must have their hair pulled back off of the face for every class. NO jewelry is allowed, and the instructor has the right to ask that it be removed. Dress code will be strictly enforced, as it is imperative for proper instruction and safety. If a dancer is not following dress code, your teacher will send home a written warning. Please see below for details on each class’ dress code.
Ballet & Pointe: Leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes. Optional: Form fitting shorts, ballet skirt, leg warmers. No baggy clothes will be permitted in ballet class. Body lines must be visible to ensure our teachers are able to accurately assess technique and give students the best instruction possible. Hair needs to be neatly pulled back in a bun. Boys may wear black ballet tights and a form fitting top.
Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary: Form fitting dance apparel such as a leotard, supportive crop tops (no bralettes or bras), tights, dance skirts, form fitting shorts, and yoga pants are permitted. Shoe requirements vary and will be issued by your instructor the first week of class. Boys may wear pants/shorts that are comfortable to move in and a form fitting top.
Hip Hop: Loose clothing that allows the dancer to move, clean soled tennis shoes. All Hip Hop dancers must wear attire over their knees to avoid injury (pants, tights, etc).
Acro & Acro/Cheer: Leotard or fitted tank top, shorts or leggings. Optional: Tights
Studio Breaks - No Classes Held These Dates
1) Thanksgiving: Wednesday 11/27-Saturday 11/30
2) Winter Break: 12/23-01/03 (Pre-Pro resuming Saturday 1/4 and all others resuming 1/6)
3) Spring Break: 3/24-29
4) Memorial Day: 05/26
5) RECITAL WEEK: Tuesday 05/27, Wednesday 05/28, and Thursday 05/29 will be reserved for studio pictures and dress rehearsal leading up to the big show!
Tuition will remain the same regardless of studio closures. If you would like your child to attend a make-up class to compensate for any classes missed they are more than welcome to attend another class within the month. Please email the studio to inform us of what class your child will be attending to ensure we can prepare the instructor.
Watch Weeks
Watch Weeks provide families with the opportunity to view their child’s progress throughout the dance year. On these days, parents/loved ones are invited to come into the studio and watch their dancer’s class(es). We ask that each dancer bring no more than 2 spectators per class. Watch Weeks are for Recreational Classes only! Thank you for understanding! The date are as follows:
November 11-14, 2024
February 3-6, 2025
Student Safety
We will be continuing our drop off policy into the 2024-2025 season. This is to create a safe, student-centered environment for our dancers. It also ensures that we are aware of all persons in the building and can provide your child with the safest experience possible. We ask that all dancers in Level I and above continue to be dropped off by a parent at the studio door. We will come outside to greet your dancer and take her/him to their classroom. Mini Movers parents may briefly come into the studio to drop off their child, but then we kindly ask that you wait outside of the building for your dancer for the duration of class. Upon finishing class, we will walk them to the door and see that they get to you safely.
Closures due to inclement weather will be posted on our studio facebook, website, instagram, and sent via email.
Attendance
Make every effort for your child to attend their weekly class. Attendance is imperative to your dancer’s learning, and also the progress of the class and routine as a whole. If your child does miss a class, send an email to the studio office as soon as possible via email ([email protected]) . There will be no refunds given for a missed class, however, your dancer is welcome to take another class on their level within the month that the absence occurred. You will need to notify the office prior to your child attending their makeup class via email.
For Example: Charlotte missed her Jazz II class October 5th. She can come to any Level II class (Ballet II, Hip Hop II, Tap II, Lyrical II, etc), through November 5th.
Social Media
Please be aware that some students have not agreed to be photographed and, therefore, any videos taken at the studio cannot be shared via social media unless given permission by the parent of the child.
Class Placement
All new students to IPAC will be subject to review and level placement. We will place you in the class that best fits your current age and skill level. We may have your dancer try multiple level classes before deciding the appropriate level. Current students will continually be evaluated by the IPAC staff and will be advanced into higher-level classes as appropriate.
Pointe Classes
Prospective pointe dancers must be evaluated and approved by the IPAC staff. The prospective dancer must be at least 10 years old and have prior ballet training. Pointe dancers are required to take a minimum of one ballet class per week in addition to their pointe class. Please be aware that the IPAC staff has the right to remove any dancer from dancing on pointe if there is an issue of safety for the dancer.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available to students ages 5 and above in all styles of dance upon request and are based on instructor availability. Each private lesson will be 45 minutes in duration with a fee of $35 to be paid to the office prior to the lesson beginning. You can pay this via the parent portal or by dropping off a cash/check in the money box. Parents are not permitted in the studio unless invited by the instructor.
Behavioral Policy
Our goal is to provide a high quality education in the art of dance by offering a positive, student-centered environment. In order for this to be achieved, it is imperative that our students maintain appropriate behavior in and out of our dance classrooms. IPAC has a zero tolerance bullying policy and will reprimand any behavior that is disruptive or disrespectful to other students, the instructors or the class as a whole. We have a three-strike bullying policy by which both parents and students are held to. The first strike will result in a verbal warning, the second strike a written warning, and on the third strike a family may be dismissed from the studio.
Our instructors are here to help and want to keep the lines of communication open. Feel free to reach out to your child’s instructor with any questions or concerns so that we can keep IPAC a positive and productive environment! We are very open to constructive feedback and can use it as an opportunity for growth!
2024-2025 IPAC Dance Recital
Our recital will be held Friday 5/30 & Saturday 5/31. There will be dress rehearsals in the evenings the week prior. Almost all students perform in the recital, but if your dancer will not be performing in the recital, please let the office know immediately via email. Additional recital details will be made available closer to the time of the performance.
Thank you so much for choosing
INSPIRE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
for your child’s dance education!
