MORALS AND CHARACTER

Turning Pointe hold the standards of excellence high. Parents and students are expected to be supportive, respectful, and courteous to all students and their families as well as instructors.  Turning Pointe Co. will not tolerate any unmoral character and behavior, nor rudeness, jealousy, resentment, or disrespect to another student, their family, an instructor, etc.  This is grounds for immediate dismissal from the Turning Pointe Co.

CLASS TIME

Classes start promptly on time. Dancer should be ready with shoes on prior to entering their studio. No outside shoes on the dance floor. Only students allowed in their studio room. Good attendance is imperative in having a productive class and entering class late is a disruption to the entire class and instructor.

CLASS DRESS CODE

All required dance attire and shoes must be worn to all classes. Failure to wear the appropriate dancewear to class could result in students being asked to sit out of class. Students are not permitted to wear shoes worn on the street or outdoors to any dance class. For safety reasons, dancers are not allowed to wear jewelry and hair must be securely pulled back. Please see the Turning Pointe Co Required Dress Code for your specific class attire and shoe requirements. Dance shoes are not allowed to be worn outside of the dance room.

TUITION

August tuition is prorated and due upon registration. Regular tuition rates will apply from September through May. Tuition rates and discounts are available to view on the tuition page of the website. Turning Pointe Co will review your online registration to ensure all applicable discounts and fees have been appropriately applied prior to processing your payment. If you have supplied an email address, you will receive an email notification any time your bank account or credit card is charged with the date and amount of the transaction.

PAYMENT OF FEES AND NSF CHARGES

Tuition is paid by automatic bank debit or automatic credit card payment. Tuition will be debited from your account between the 1st and the 5th day of each month, September-May. Tuition may also be paid in full per semester with a 5% discount by debit card, credit card or check. Monthly tuition, Costume (November 1), and Performance Bundle (March 1) will be automatically withdrawn from your account on the specified dates. TPDT does not offer refunds for tuition paid monthly or semester in full. You authorize the studio to electronically debit your bank account for a declined auto-debit transaction plus a $20 NSF fee.

WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS

There is a two-month minimum for all classes. Two-week notice is required to discontinue any class. Withdrawal must be done in person at the office and not with an instructor. No withdrawals accepted after March 1st. To withdraw from a class a parent or adult student must:   1. Inform studio administration.

2. Complete and sign a withdrawal form provided by the office.

 STUDIO AND CLASS CLOSINGS

If the studio must cancel classes due to extreme weather conditions or events beyond our control, there will not be any refunds issued. Turning Pointe Co. will close due to extreme weather when Bixby Public Schools close. Turning Pointe follows Bixby Public Schools Calendar for closings and can be seen at www.bixbyps.org  If schools close or let out early due to bad weather we will not have class. Listen to radio station KRMG (740 AM) for announcements of school closings.

Turning Pointe Co. reserves the right to provide a substitute instructor if the regularly scheduled instructor is ill or otherwise unable to teach classes. No tuition deductions or refunds for classes missed due to weather, illness or holidays. You may make up a class in comparable level.

PARENTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR DANCER

It is the responsibility of the parent to be aware of all Turning Pointe Co. functions such as viewing days, performances, and dates the studio is open or closed. Turning Pointe Co. will post all notices on our website www.turningpointedanceoftulsa.com. Keep up to date on Instagram and Facebook as well.

CARE OF STUDENTS / INJURIES

Turning Pointe Co. is not responsible for providing before or after care for students. Parents with children under the age of 5 must stay with the child until class begins and pick up the child inside the building when class is over. Students are not to be left at the studio for excessive time before or after class. Parents, legal guardians of minor students or adult students hereby waive the right to any legal action to any injury sustained on studio property resulting from normal dance activity or any other activity conducted before, during or after class time.

CONDUCT

Conduct in class as well as in the lobby and dressing room is important. Please be respectful of your teachers and other students before, during, and after class. Students must listen to the teachers and follow directions. In the lobby and dressing areas it is important to remain quiet while waiting for class. These rules are in place so that students can learn without distraction.

Do NOT wear dance shoes from car into the studio. Dirt & gravel will ruin the floor.

Only Dance Shoes allowed in the Dance Room. No outside street shoes.

No food or drinks allowed inside studio. We have students and instructors with severe food allergies. Water bottles are encouraged. We provide a water fountain.

 No gum chewing allowed. No running or yelling at any time.  No standing on furniture.

We want to keep our business nice and with your help, it will stay nice and clean for you!

 Parents may wait in the lobby where there is a TV with live feed from the dance rooms.

VISITOR VIEWING

Visitor Viewing is the week when parents are permitted to observe class inside the studio. We provide this opportunity for parents so they can observe the growth of the dancers, and to experience the class from the “inside”. It is a great time to take photographs and video. Please note that some dancers might become shy when there is an audience in the room. Let them know ahead of the class time that 'mommies and daddies' will be watching.

PERFORMANCES

In Studio Christmas Dance Class Performance is the last week of December classes.

Spring End of Year Performance is usually late May/early June. Mandatory Dress Rehearsal is the day before the Performance. A Non-Refundable Performance Bundle payment is due March 1; covers rental of Performing Arts Center, Technical Staff, Tickets to the Performance, Printed Programs, Professional Video Download, Shirt, and Award Medal.

COSTUMES

A Non-Refundable Costume payment per class enrolled is due November 1. Costumes will be ordered in November. We cannot under any circumstances, refund money for costumes once they are ordered.

TURNING POINTE Company Team

Students need to be enrolled in classes at TURNING POINTE Dance of Tulsa to be company members. Please email Holly Columbus if interested info@turningpointedanceoftulsa.com

ANNUAL DUES FOR ALL ENROLLED DANCERS

Enrollment Fee $40 for 1 / $60 for 2 / 3 or more $75.

First Month Paid at Time of Enrollment.

Each Month between 1st -5th days, Tuition drafted.

November 1- $75 Costume Deposit per Class for child size $85 for adult size.

       Example:  2 Different classes = 2 Costume Payments

March 1-$100 Performance Bundle. $50 for each additional dancer in a family.

 OFFICE HOURS:

 With a few exceptions, our office operates from 3:30 – 8:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Please feel free to leave a message on our voicemail should you need to contact us outside of these hours. We will get back to you when we are back in the office.

 If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us at (918) 364-7777 or e-mail us at info@turningpointedanceoftulsa.com. Everyone has a better experience when we keep the lines of communication open.  www.turningpointedanceoftulsa.com.

STUDIO DRESS CODE

Hair is to be secured in a ponytail or bun for all classes.

Hair must be in a bun for all Ballet classes Levels 1-4.

 Ballet/Tap/Jazz Primary Level:  AGES 3-6: PINK leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes (no ties, only elastic!). Skirt is allowed if it’s not a distraction to the dancer.

Hip Hop/Acro:  AGES 3-6 (GIRLS): Leotard, no shoes for this class.

(BOYS): WHITE shirt, BLACK shorts, no shoes for this class.

Acro: Leotard, no shoes for this class.

Hip Hop/Pom: Tank top and shorts, tan slip on jazz shoe.

Broadway Jazz: BLACK Leotard, tights, 1.5 inch tan character shoe.

Ballet/Jazz Level 1/2: BLACK leotard, pink dance tights, ballet shoes.

Ballet/Tap Level 1/2: BLACK leotard, pink dance tights, ballet shoes, lace up tap shoe.

Ballet Level 1 & 2: BLACK leotard, pink dance tights, ballet shoes, hair in a secure bun.

Jazz Level 1/2: BLACK leotard, tan dance tights, tan jazz shoe.

Lyrical Level 1/2: BLACK leotard, tan dance tights, tan jazz shoe.

Jazz Level 3/4:  Leotard, tan footless tights, dance shorts. Tan jazz shoe.

Lyrical Level 3/4: Leotard, tan footless tights, dance shorts. Pirouette turning shoes.

Tap Level 3/4: BLACK Leotard, tan tights, Black lace up Tap Shoes.

Ballet Level 3 & 4: BLACK  leotard, tights-Capezio seamed professional mesh transition tights in Classical Pink color (can be purchased at www.discountdance.com), split sole ballet shoes. Hair must be in a bun.

Ballet Level 4: Pointe: BLACK leotard, tights-Capezio seamed professional mesh transition tights in Classical Pink color (can be purchased at www.discountdance.com), split sole ballet shoes, pointe shoes fitted by Ballet Director, Hair must be in a bun.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Ballet/Tap/Jazz Primary Level:  This class introduces young dancers to three styles of dance and inspires movement and creativity within a positive environment. This “combination” technique helps to keep the dancers interested and focused during class. Dancers learn basic steps and terminology in all three styles. The use of fun, age-appropriate music engages the dancers’ minds and bodies. Dancers will learn basic steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement. Great for flexibility, coordination and building social skills.

Ballet 1 Beginner:  A beginning level of true classical ballet. This level is for students between the ages of 6 and 10 that have never taken or have only taken combination classes. The class will cover terminology, basic barre work, body strength building and choreography. Due to the amount of material and the need to develop muscle memory a student may remain 2 to 3 years in this level. This is a once a week class.

Ballet 2 Intermediate:  An intermediate level of true classical ballet. This level is for students between the ages of 8 and 12. The class will cover terminology, dance history, barre, floor patterning, body strength building and choreography. Due to the amount of material and the need to develop muscle memory a student may remain 2 to 3 years in this level. This is offered as a twice a week class but may be taken once a week.

Ballet 3 Pre-Pointe:  Requires a pre-requisite of 1 year of ballet or an equivalent from another studio. This level is for ages 10 and up that understand barre, center work, and across the floor. Students need to know all barre exercises, movements, and terminology. Students will be required to know and understand verbal terms. Students will learn multiple rotations, more difficult jumps, and intricate steps. This is taken twice a week.

Ballet 4 Advanced Pointe:  Requires a pre-requisite of 3 continual years of ballet or an audition. This level is for ages 11 and up. Students at this level will be polishing their technique. This level is designed to build endurance and push the envelope of training. Students at this level need little to no explanation of terms or execution. The dancer will develop more of what they have already achieved. Dancers will continue to grow in Variation/Adage/Allegro. This is taken twice a week.

Lyrical:  Designed to express movement from the inner emotion is a primary in choreographing and interpreting this style. Lyrical dance interprets music or words, showing the emotion of the dance. Dances will condition the body for strength, coordination, and flexibility.

Jazz:  Combines many styles and techniques. The first half of class consists of exercises to stretch, tone muscles, and develop support for proper alignment of the body. A variety of styles will be taught from the classic jazz styles through the contemporary steps of today.

Tap:  The emphasis in tap is on creating rhythms using our feet and body as our instrument. Jazz moves are also incorporated into this style of dancing.

Hip Hop:  Students will learn dance forms consisting of breaking, popping and locking. A high energy class that emphasizes bringing style and personality to the movement. Turning Pointe is very careful to teach only age-appropriate moves.

Acro:  A cross between gymnastics and dance. It adds an element to dance. These dance moves can enhance styles such as, jazz, lyrical, and pom/hip hop. A few elements are limbers, back bends/walkovers, front walkovers, chin stands, and much more.

Private lessons:  Available through prearrangement with Instructor. Offers the student who desires special attention to work one-on-one with the instructor. 30 or 60 minutes.