RECITAL & MEDIA FEE:  In order to keep recital video costs affordable and worthwhile the time of our videographer, and to maintain our website to keep you informed, there is a $23.00 recital/media fee per family. More information will come in May about recital.

RECITAL: Will be broken into “Show A” (June 5 & matinee June 7) & “Show B” (June 6 & 7).  Show A is for 2nd grade and under, all teams & some solos. Show B is for 3rd and above, all teams and some solos. SOLOS only perform at ONE recital. (Petite Team consisting of 2nd/3rd grade will TBD which show they are in.)

TUITION PAYMENTS:  Monthly statements will be e-mailed approximately 1 week before they are due, and families should plan to make tuition payments by the FIRST of each month. If for some reason you do not see your email, you should make a note to send payment in by the 1st of each month. The payments are set up for the entire dance season, so the number of classes per month does not change the monthly price. It’s simply a monthly payment plan for your child to dance the full dance year/season. If you prefer to pay for multiple months, you are welcome to do that. (September payment due at your first class instead of on the 1st.)

**LATE PAYMENTS –include a $10.00 late fee. Returned Checks will be charged a $30.00 fee. Late payments for costumes will be charged an extra $20.00/costume. (To cover extra shipping fees, costumes not being ordered in bulk, and extra time for staff to place the order separately.)

REFUND POLICY No tuition refunds will be made after two weeks of enrollment. If a student drops before the two weeks, the refund will be prorated.  Students must fill out a withdrawal form if dropping a class. This will be your responsibility to avoid confusion with billing. COSTUME MONEY IS NON REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON.

WAITING AREA:  We cannot monitor students in the waiting room while teaching. Parents understand that if a student will be in the waiting area between classes for extended time that they are not supervised. The students are expected to sit quietly until it is time for their class, to respect the studio space, and pick up after themselves.

OFFICE HOURS: Becky Kirkpatrick will be at the studio to answer questions or take payments on Wednesdays and Thursdays from  4:30-6:30. Vreni is available by phone most days when not teaching.

FUNDRAISER: We will be offering a studio wide fundraiser for anyone interested. Candle fundraisers will be sent home with dancers in class in the fall.

NO GUM ALLOWED IN THE STUDIO

PARENT ONLINE PORTAL:  Our studio software program allows you to see your child’s enrolled classes and payment information.

https://compudance.com/ParentPortal/?ckey+GWSD99

 

Since you are already in our system, please login by clicking here.

Your login is your email address that received this email.

Your password is Dance#16 (unless you changed it) 

You can use the Reset password option to reset it if needed.

Once you log in and agree to the terms and conditions, you may change your password in the My Account page.

In the My Account  page, you can edit your phone number. Please make sure you enter your cell phone provider. We will send out alerts via text message.

 

To enroll in Classes, click the Student Option at the Top

1. Select the student  you wish to enroll. 
2. On the Right side of the Page Click “Enroll New Class” In the Class Details section
3. Verify the Correct Season is selected in the drop down.
4. Click “Add” on the class you wish to add. If a class is full it will show closed or Waitlist if this is an option.  (Contact the studio if a class is full so we can assist you.)
5. Click “Proceed” at the bottom right.
6. Verify the classes selected and click “Enroll” 
7. Enter billing information if required.

Next, click on Billing & Payments. Once on this page, Click on Manage Next to Default Payment Method; you can then select  either ACH or credit card and you can enter in your account/card information. 

Click Save. 

To Enroll a second student go back to the “Student” at the top and repeat.

 Please Verify all information is Correct on the Student page and make sure to Update the Questionnaire and answer all questions (medical conditions, allergies etc.). It is important that you answer these questions

At this time, we will not be offering automatic payments. For now, saving either your ACH or Credit Card on file simply gives you the convenience of making your payments quicker by being able to select the “Credit Card on File” or “ACH on File” options. You may also make one-time payments by using the regular “Credit Card” or “ACH” options. (If you do use this option, be sure when you make a payment that you get a confirmation your payment was received, otherwise it did not go through.)

 

If you have any questions please contact the studio directly.

Thank you

GAIL WILDFONG SCHOOL OF DANCE

Vreni Graveline 989-246-1099  www.wildfongdance.com

Mailing Address: 11650 E. Gladwin Rd.

Gladwin, MI 48624

STUDIO INFORMATION AND POLICIES 2024-25

**CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 **

ATTENDANCE Dance requires good technique, strength, concentration and dedication. It is imperative that every student is at every class and on time. Absent students burden themselves and the other students in the class. Missed classes are to be made up as soon as possible, in a similar class. If a student MUST be absent, I expect to be notified ahead of time.

ATTIRE Our in-studio “RoseBud Boutique” carries everything you need! Boutique Hours (Starting September 9th): Mondays 3:15-6:00, Tuesdays 4:15-6:15, Wednesdays 3:15-7:15, Thursdays 3:15-6:00. Our SEASON REOPENING will be Thursday & Friday, September 5th & 6th from 3:30-6:00 and Saturday September 9th 10:00-1:00. It’s recommended to come on the reopening days to avoid crowds and being late for your first class. .

Ballet: One-piece leotard (must be black for Cecchetti tech. classes) worn with pink tights. Ballet skirts allowed for non Cecchetti classes only. This outfit is essential for checking body alignment, technique and correct muscle usage. Do not buy cheap ballet shoes at Target, etc.  Ballet shoes should not have extra room “to grow into.” They are supposed to fit the foot so the student can point correctly.

Tap:  Leotard or dance tank with the option of either dance shorts or leggings. Flat black patent leather taps for preschool thru 3rd grade.  Flat black lace up or slip on for 4th-adult & boys. (Team students MUST get black lace Capezio Cadence tap.)

Jazz & Musical Theater: Leotard or dance tank with the option of either dance shorts or leggings. Black jazz shoes if you are in jazz or musical theater

Hip Hop: Leotard or dance tank with either shorts, leggings, or sweatpants. Clean sneakers that are not worn outside, or jazz shoes. Shoes for recital are TBD

Lyrical: Leotard or dance tank with the option of either dance shorts or leggings.Tan Foot Undeez.

Acro: Leotard or tank top with the option of dance shorts or leggings, no tights or shoes.

Creative Movement: Leotard and footless tights and no shoes.  We will add shoes in the winter semester. (Skirts and dance shorts are optional.)

BOYS: Solid color tee/tank top, shorts or sweatpants.

**No t-shirts, baggy shorts, blue jeans, rompers, necklaces or dangling jewelry allowed in any class

Hair: All hair must be completely pulled back at every class. Long bangs should be pinned back.

PIANO: Please have a small piano bag to hold books and notes. Please also have a small notepad. Your teacher will send notes home and let you know what books you need. Payments for piano books are taken care of between the piano teacher and student/parents.

HOLIDAYS AND RECITAL DATES: The studio usually follows the same holiday schedule as Gladwin Schools. Notes will be posted on the bulletin board and sent home with your child before vacation. If Gladwin schools are canceled for any reason, so is dance. We do not do make-up days unless there is an unusual amount of cancellations. The tentative schedule is:

THANKSGIVING BREAK: November 27-29th  CHRISTMAS BREAK: December 20-January 6th

SPRING BREAK: March 24 – March 29     NO DANCE: Sept. 27, October 31, Nov. 8 & 15,  Jan. 17, Feb. 10, May 24 & 26

RECITAL: June 3 (Rehearsal), 5, 6, 7 (Unless excessive snow days push it back)

PIANO RECITAL: TBD (May date)

RECITAL COSTUMES:  Costumes are ordered early to ensure they arrive in time for recital. Costs are $60.00 for younger students and $65.00 for students in fourth grade and up. The first half of the costume payment is due November 20 and the second half December 20.  Late payments hold up the entire order, or may result in your child not receiving a costume and having to forfeit recital.  All recital information will be available in May. Classes generally begin learning dances at the end of November or early December.

RECITAL & MEDIA FEE:  In order to keep recital video costs affordable and worthwhile the time of our videographer, and to maintain our website to keep you informed, there is a $23.00 recital/media fee per family. More information will come in May about recital.

RECITAL: Will be broken into “Show A” (June 5 & matinee June 7) & “Show B” (June 6 & 7).  Show A is for 2nd grade and under, all teams & some solos. Show B is for 3rd and above, all teams and some solos. SOLOS only perform at ONE recital. (Petite Team consisting of 2nd/3rd grade will TBD which show they are in.)

TUITION PAYMENTS:  Monthly statements will be e-mailed approximately 1 week before they are due, and families should plan to make tuition payments by the FIRST of each month. If for some reason you do not see your email, you should make a note to send payment in by the 1st of each month. The payments are set up for the entire dance season, so the number of classes per month does not change the monthly price. It’s simply a monthly payment plan for your child to dance the full dance year/season. If you prefer to pay for multiple months, you are welcome to do that. (September payment due at your first class instead of on the 1st.)

**LATE PAYMENTS –include a $10.00 late fee. Returned Checks will be charged a $30.00 fee. Late payments for costumes will be charged an extra $20.00/costume. (To cover extra shipping fees, costumes not being ordered in bulk, and extra time for staff to place the order separately.)

REFUND POLICY No tuition refunds will be made after two weeks of enrollment. If a student drops before the two weeks, the refund will be prorated.  Students must fill out a withdrawal form if dropping a class. This will be your responsibility to avoid confusion with billing. COSTUME MONEY IS NON REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON.

WAITING AREA:  We cannot monitor students in the waiting room while teaching. Parents understand that if a student will be in the waiting area between classes for extended time that they are not supervised. The students are expected to sit quietly until it is time for their class, to respect the studio space, and pick up after themselves.

OFFICE HOURS: Becky Kirkpatrick will be at the studio to answer questions or take payments on Wednesdays and Thursdays from  4:30-6:30. Vreni is available by phone most days when not teaching.

FUNDRAISER: We will be offering a studio wide fundraiser for anyone interested. Candle fundraisers will be sent home with dancers in class in the fall.

NO GUM ALLOWED IN THE STUDIO

PARENT ONLINE PORTAL:  Our studio software program allows you to see your child’s enrolled classes and payment information.

https://compudance.com/ParentPortal/?ckey+GWSD99

 

Since you are already in our system, please login by clicking here.

Your login is your email address that received this email.

Your password is Dance#16 (unless you changed it) 

You can use the Reset password option to reset it if needed.

Once you log in and agree to the terms and conditions, you may change your password in the My Account page.

In the My Account  page, you can edit your phone number. Please make sure you enter your cell phone provider. We will send out alerts via text message.

 

To enroll in Classes, click the Student Option at the Top

1. Select the student  you wish to enroll. 
2. On the Right side of the Page Click “Enroll New Class” In the Class Details section
3. Verify the Correct Season is selected in the drop down.
4. Click “Add” on the class you wish to add. If a class is full it will show closed or Waitlist if this is an option.  (Contact the studio if a class is full so we can assist you.)
5. Click “Proceed” at the bottom right.
6. Verify the classes selected and click “Enroll” 
7. Enter billing information if required.

Next, click on Billing & Payments. Once on this page, Click on Manage Next to Default Payment Method; you can then select  either ACH or credit card and you can enter in your account/card information. 

Click Save. 

To Enroll a second student go back to the “Student” at the top and repeat.

 Please Verify all information is Correct on the Student page and make sure to Update the Questionnaire and answer all questions (medical conditions, allergies etc.). It is important that you answer these questions

At this time, we will not be offering automatic payments. For now, saving either your ACH or Credit Card on file simply gives you the convenience of making your payments quicker by being able to select the “Credit Card on File” or “ACH on File” options. You may also make one-time payments by using the regular “Credit Card” or “ACH” options. (If you do use this option, be sure when you make a payment that you get a confirmation your payment was received, otherwise it did not go through.)

 

If you have any questions please contact the studio directly.

Thank you