Thrive Policies

Consistent with our professional approach to dance education, we require our students to adhere to the following dress code:

Base Dress Code (students aged 3 to 9)

We require our younger dancers to wear any solid color leotard and tights. Ballet skirts are allowed for ladies and black shorts or pants are allowed for gentlemen. We prefer pink or flesh tone ballet shoes and black tap shoes. For dancers taking jazz, we prefer black jazz shoes. We ask that all hair be pulled back away from the face. To maintain professionalism and safety, we do not allow bare tummies or legs, or baggy clothing.

Ballet shoe example

Tap shoe example

Leotard example

Mid-level Dress Code (Intermediate + Advanced Intermediate students):

We require dancers in the intermediate and advanced intermediate levels to wear a solid color leotard and tights. Ballet skirts, dance shorts, solid color leggings, or dance pants are allowed as layers in addition to the leotard and tights. We prefer pink or flesh tone ballet shoes, black tap shoes, and black jazz shoes. Hair must be secured in a bun for ballet and a bun or ponytail for tap and jazz. To maintain professionalism and safety, we do not allow bare tummies or legs, or baggy clothing.

Company Level Dress Code (Junior Company, Senior Pre, Apprentice, and Senior Company dancers):

We require all company dancers to wear a solid color leotard as a base layer for all classes. To maintain professionalism and safety, we do not allow bare tummies or legs, or baggy clothing. Hair must be secured in a bun for ballet and away from the face (bun, ponytail, braids, etc.) for all other styles. See below for style-specific requirements in addition to the mandatory leotard:

• Ballet and pointe: Tights are required and skirts are allowed. We prefer pink or flesh tone split-sole ballet shoes.

• Jazz: Solid color tights or leggings/pants and form-fitting tops are allowed. We prefer black split-sole jazz shoes.

• Tap: Solid color tights or leggings/pants and form-fitting tops are allowed. We prefer black tap shoes.

• Modern: Solid color tights or leggings/pants and form-fitting tops are allowed. No shoes are required.

• Hip Hop: Solid color tights or leggings and form-fitting tops are allowed. Other layers are allowed at the teacher’s discretion.

Tuition payments are due on the first Monday of each month. We will assess a late fee of $35 after the 15th of the month, then a $50 late fee at the end of the month if a balance still exists. Families will get email reminders for any late tuition payments.

We encourage families to pay online and take advantage of the auto-pay feature to avoid late fees.

Thrive now offers payment plans and up-front payment options for additional costs throughout the year like recital and costume fees, extra performance opportunities, etc. Families can select their desired payment plan online upon registering for classes.

All dance families must sign the below liability waiver upon registering for classes:

I hereby waive and release Thrive School of Dance, its officers, agents, and employees, from and against any claims, suits, losses, or related causes of action for damages, including attorney’s fees and court costs, that may result from injury or death, accidental or otherwise, during, or arising from my child’s participation in a dance class, workshop, event or performance, including transportation to and from activities associated with the program, and any resulting illness and/or injury. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Thrive School of Dance from and against any and all such claims. I recognize that the recreational events or activities entered into by my child can be dangerous to the child and I accept those dangers. I understand that if my child is injured, this waiver will be used against me and anyone claiming damage in any legal action because of my child’s injury. I hereby acknowledge that I understand and am familiar with the nature of the activities in which my child will participate at this studio, and affirm that my child is in good health and that my child does not have a physical or emotional condition, past or present, of which I am aware, which would in any way affect my child’s ability to participate. I also understand that I should have health and accident insurance to cover injuries arising from participation. In case of emergency, I give my permission for emergency medical treatment of my child and for transportation to such treatment.

All dance families must sign the below liability waiver (or request a no-photo waiver) upon registering for classes:

From time to time, Thrive School of Dance staff posts photos and videos of our students on social media and on our website to promote community and showcase the skills our dancers have worked so hard on. We respect the privacy and safety of our students and families and it's our policy to not tag our dancers online. By signing this release, you grant Thrive School of Dance permission to use photos and videos of your student(s) for advertising and publicity purposes, inclusive of our social media accounts, website, print advertising, educational videos, or streaming in connection with our events.

If your preferences change, please reach out to Taylor and Katie at hello@thriveschoolofdance.com

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Students who miss class are allowed to make up that class at an equivalent level class. Please speak with studio staff to determine the best options for makeup classes.