RECITAL: Will be broken into “Show A” & “Show B.”  Show A is for 2nd grade and under, all teams jr/sr teams & some solos on June 6 & 8  matinee. NEW: Show B is for 3rd  and above, all Jr/Sr teams and some solos June 7 & 8 evening.  SOLOS (INCLUDING seniors) only perform at ONE recital.  (Petite Team consisting of 2nd/3rd grade will TBD by parent preference.) 

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 1^st 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 per semester, or for multiple months, you are welcome to do that.  (September payment due at your first class.) 

**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://www.compudance.com/Registration/StudentLogin.aspx?CKey=GWSD99 

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 Settings page.

In the My Settings page, you can edit your phone number. Please make sure you update your cell phone provider. We will be able to send out alerts via text message.  Next, click on Setup Auto Pay. Once on this page, you can either enter an ACH Family account to add your checking account or click the Credit Card Family Account tab to add your credit card information.

Click Edit next to either ACH or credit card and you can enter your account/card information. 

Click update and it will be saved. 

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 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 2023-24

**CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 **

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 11th): Mondays 3:30-5:00, Tuesdays 3:30-5:30, Wednesdays 3:30-7:00, Thursdays 4:30-6:00.  Our SEASON REOPENING will be Thursday & Friday  September 7th & 8th from 3:30-6:00 and Saturday September 10th 10:00-1:00.  It’s recommended to come on the reopening days to avoid crowds and being late for your first class.  

GIRLS: One-piece leotard worn with pink, tan or white tights.  Chiffon ballet skirts are allowed.  This outfit is essential for checking body alignment, technique and correct muscle usage.  Jazz pants or dance shorts may be worn in tap, jazz and hip hop.  CECCHETTI TECHNIQUE classes must wear a black solid leotard, pink tights, and no skirt.  **No t-shirts, baggy shorts, rompers, necklaces or dangling jewelry allowed in any class.   

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

Ballet: 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:  Flat black patent leather taps for preschool thru 3rd grade.  Flat black lace up or slip on for 4^th-adult & boys.  (Team students MUST get black lace Capezio Cadence tap.) 

Jazz & Musical Theater: Black jazz shoes if you are in jazz or musical theater

Hip Hop: Clean sneakers that are not worn outside, or jazz shoes.  Shoes for recital are TBD

Lyrical: Tan Foot Undeez.

Acro: Leotard or tank top and dance shorts for girls (dance shorts optional), no tights or shoes.  

Creative Movement: Footless tights and no shoes.  We will add shoes in the winter semester.

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 22-26^th  CHRISTMAS BREAK: December 20-January 3^rd    

SPRING BREAK: March 25 – March 31     NO DANCE: Oct. 6, Nov. 15,  Feb. 12, May 27

RECITAL: June 4 (Rehearsal), 6, 7,  8 (Unless excessive snow days push it back) 

PIANO RECITAL: TBD (May/June 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 $22.00 recital/media fee per family.  More information will come in May about recital videos. 

RECITAL: Will be broken into “Show A” & “Show B.”  Show A is for 2nd grade and under, all teams jr/sr teams & some solos on June 6 & 8  matinee. NEW: Show B is for 3rd  and above, all Jr/Sr teams and some solos June 7 & 8 evening.  SOLOS (INCLUDING seniors) only perform at ONE recital.  (Petite Team consisting of 2nd/3rd grade will TBD by parent preference.) 

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 1^st 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 per semester, or for multiple months, you are welcome to do that.  (September payment due at your first class.) 

**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://www.compudance.com/Registration/StudentLogin.aspx?CKey=GWSD99 

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 Settings page.

In the My Settings page, you can edit your phone number. Please make sure you update your cell phone provider. We will be able to send out alerts via text message.  Next, click on Setup Auto Pay. Once on this page, you can either enter an ACH Family account to add your checking account or click the Credit Card Family Account tab to add your credit card information.

Click Edit next to either ACH or credit card and you can enter your account/card information. 

Click update and it will be saved. 

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 have any questions please contact the studio directly. 

Thank you

TUITION PAYMENTS: NEW! Since Covid began, we switched to monthly payments and that has worked really well. 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 note to get your 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 per semester, or for multiple months, you are welcome to do that.

**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, costume 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 pro-rated. 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. 

OFFIC HOURS: Becky Kirkpatrick will be at the studio to answer questions or take payments on Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:30-6:30. Vreni is available by phone during the day 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. We are still working to get the option of online credit card payments, and will let you know when that is available. To login go to: 

https://www.compudance.com/Registration/StudentLogin.aspx?CKey=GWSD99 

Your login is your email address that receives the emails.

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 Settings page.

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

You will be able to see your child’s enrolled classes and payment information.